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2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-37

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-27

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-36

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-46

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-54

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-34

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-27

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-37

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-55

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-58

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-67

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-73

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-91

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

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Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Wheels and Tires ... 10-46 Technical Data ....12-1 Jump Starting ....10-83 Vehicle Identification .
Page 3 Introduction Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your Propriétaires Canadiens specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4 Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Outside Power Foldaway that may be found on the vehicle Mirrors : Engine Coolant Temperature and what they mean. For more : Power information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance ® Adjustment ....1-15 StabiliTrak System ..1-27 Throttle and Brake Pedal Tire Pressure Monitor .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview United States Version Shown; Canada Similar...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Exterior Lamp Controls on Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6 1. page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Q. Horn on page 5 5. Signals on page 6 5.
Page 10 In Brief Initial Drive Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Information Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 46. This section provides a brief overview about some of the : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11 In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the From outside, use the Remote vehicle and press and hold Starting the Vehicle...
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Press on the overhead Windows console inside the vehicle. Power Liftgate Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. Press the button next to the liftgate latch to close. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
Page 13 In Brief If available, raise or lower the Seat Adjustment Power Seats entire seat by moving the entire control up or down. Manual Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control...
Page 14 In Brief On vehicles with four-way Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks lumbar, press and hold the front Manual Reclining Seatbacks or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 15 In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Storing Memory Positions if available, will move to the position Second Row Seats previously stored for the identified To save into memory: On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench driver. or buckets seats, the seatbacks can 1. Adjust the driver seat and See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and be folded for additional cargo space, seatback recliner, both outside...
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Heated Seats Press the button once for the Rear Seats highest setting. With each press of Front Seats the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the Safety Belts highest setting. With each press of Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one for the lowest.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Sensing System for Mirror Adjustment Passenger Airbag Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system, Vehicles with manual outside if equipped, will turn off the right mirrors can be adjusted so that the front passenger frontal airbag under side of the vehicle and the area certain conditions.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors Interior Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror to the driving position.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Interior Lighting while driving. Adjustment Dome Lamps Throttle and Brake Pedal The dome lamps are located in the Adjustment overhead console. They come on when any door is On vehicles with this feature, you opened and turn off after all the can change the position of the doors are closed.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the control. button located next to the lamp to turn it on or off.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 AUTO: Automatically turns on Windshield Wiper/Washer Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer the headlamps, parking lamps, To turn the rear wiper on, slide the taillamps, instrument panel lights, lever to a wiper position. and license plate lamps. : Turns the wiper off. ;: Turns on the parking lamps, : Turns on the rear wiper delay.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. REAR (Rear Climate Control) Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls C.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To enable the Range Selection feature, A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning move the column shift lever to the B.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 40. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Vehicle Features 4 : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is Radio(s) needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. 4 : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Storing Radio Stations Setting the Clock : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the and the time. While the ignition is stored as favorites using the radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: off, press this button to display the...
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 ® Satellite Radio iPod , laptop computers, Steering Wheel Controls MP3 players, CD changers, USB XM is a satellite radio service based storage device, etc. can be in the 48 contiguous United States connected to the auxiliary port using and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief Cruise Control : Press to set the speed and : Press to silence the vehicle activate cruise control or make the speakers only. Press again to turn vehicle decelerate. the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with : Press to disengage cruise ®...
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 See the navigation system manual This message may also activate Ultrasonic Parking Assist for more information. during heavy rain or due to road If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking spray. The vehicle does not need Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the Side Blind Zone service.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief Power Outlets Universal Remote System Sunroof The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. There are two under the climate controls, one inside the center floor console, one on the rear of the center floor console and one This system provides a way to...
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 To express open or close the Performance and Press and release again to sunroof, press the open or close turn on both systems. Maintenance switch (A) to the second detent For more information, see position and release. To stop the ®...
Page 34 1-28 In Brief During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on pressure warning light may appear page 10 10. To reset the Engine Oil Life System when the vehicle is first started and on most vehicles: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) then turn off.
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 When road and weather Roadside Assistance Roadside Assistance and OnStar conditions are appropriate, (U.S. and Canada) Program use cruise control. If you have an active OnStar U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 Always follow posted speed subscription, press the button limits or drive more slowly TTY Users (U.S.): 1-888-889-2438 and the current GPS location will when conditions require.
Page 36 1-30 In Brief ® OnStar For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, button to get priority help from see the OnStar Owner's Guide in specially trained OnStar Emergency the glove box. Advisors. OnStar service is subject to the : Push this button for hands free, OnStar Terms and Conditions...
Page 37 In Brief 1-31 hardware. The vehicle has to have a OnStar Steering Wheel check. If the light appears clear working electrical system and (no light is appearing), your OnStar Controls adequate battery power for the subscription has expired and all This vehicle may have a OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 38 1-32 In Brief NOTES...
Page 39: Table Of Contents
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Power) ....2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-20 Windows Liftgate (Manual) ... . . 2-12 Automatic Dimming Rearview Power Assist Steps .
Page 40: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
Page 41 Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE The following functions may be operating range: available if your vehicle has the RKE system: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from (Remote Vehicle Start): For the vehicle.
Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows & for driver 1 will be recalled when (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Power Liftgate): Press and using the transmitter labeled 1 , hold to open and close the liftgate. only the driver door. If is pressed if enabled through the DIC.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows Battery Replacement To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start 1. Separate the transmitter with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE If available, this feature allows you flat, thin object, such as a flat BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY to start the engine from outside of head screwdriver.
Page 44 Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if the vehicle If the vehicle has the remote start 3. Immediately press and hold has an automatic climate control feature, the RKE transmitter until the turn signal lamps flash. system and heated seats, the functions will have an increased If you cannot see the vehicle's heated seats will turn on during...
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows To cancel a remote start: Also, the engine will turn off during a For example, if and then remote vehicle start if the coolant pressed again after the vehicle Aim the RKE transmitter at the temperature gets too high or if the has been running for 5 minutes, vehicle and press and hold oil pressure gets low.
Page 46 Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) With power door locks, the switches WARNING injuries or even death from on the front doors can be used to heat stroke. Always lock the lock and unlock the vehicle. Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 46 for more When locking the doors with the information on DIC programming. power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Lockout Protection five seconds after the last door is If the driver side power door lock...
Page 48 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors The taillamps will flash and a chime WARNING (Continued) will sound when the power liftgate is moving. Liftgate (Power) Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that WARNING Power Liftgate Operation brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the You or others could be injured if highest setting.
Page 49: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The power liftgate can be power The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features opened and closed in the temporarily disabled under extreme If the liftgate encounters an obstacle following ways: temperatures, or under low battery during a power open or close cycle, conditions.
Page 50 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Pinch sensors are located on the close. The liftgate latch will power Liftgate (Manual) sides of the liftgate. If an object is close. Always close the liftgate caught between the liftgate and the before driving. WARNING body and presses against this If the RKE button or the power close...
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the Systems on page 9 35 or liftgate or liftglass while the rear Dual Automatic Climate wipers are in motion will cause the Control System on page 8 4.
Page 52: Vehicle Security
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will flash. steps. features; however, they do not make If the delayed locking feature is it impossible to steal.
Page 53: Immobilizer
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Your vehicle's headlamps will flash If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power and the horn will sound for about press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. 30 seconds, then will turn off to save or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when...
Page 54: Immobilizer Operation
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation When the PASS-Key III+ system If the vehicle does start, the first key senses that someone is using the may be faulty. See your dealer who ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ wrong key, it prevents the vehicle can service the PASS-Key III+ to (Personalized Automotive Security from starting.
Page 55: Convex Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 To program the new additional key: 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if Exterior Mirrors additional keys are to be 1. Verify that the new key has programmed. Convex Mirrors stamped on it. If you lose or damage your 2.
Page 56: Manual Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Mirrors The lower portion of the mirror is To adjust each mirror: convex. A convex mirror's surface is 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the Adjust the outside mirrors for a curved to see more from the driver driver or passenger side mirror.
Page 57: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Turn Signal Indicator Mirrors The vehicle may have a turn signal Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: indicator on the mirror. An arrow on the mirror flashes in the direction of The mirrors are accidentally the turn or lane change.
Page 58: Automatic Dimming Rearview
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors If your vehicle has the Side Blind Vehicles with the memory package Manual Rearview Mirror Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side have a passenger and/or driver Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on mirror that tilts to a preselected Hold the mirror in the center to...
Page 59 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 62 WARNING for more information. Leaving children, helpless adults, If the vehicle has RVC, the button or pets in a vehicle with the for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available.
Page 60 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the express WARNING down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the Leaving children in a vehicle with switch. Press the window switch the keys is dangerous for many fully and release it to activate the reasons.
Page 61: Sunroof
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 32 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position.
Page 62 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows To automatically vent or close the water drainage system. Periodically sunroof, press the vent open or open the sunroof and remove any close switch (B). obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and roof sealing area When the sunroof is opened, an air using a clean cloth, mild soap, and deflector will automatically raise.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Child Restraints Pregnancy ....3-34 Older Children ....3-52 Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 64: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 65: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Push down on the head restraint Front Seats after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment The head restraints are not designed to be removed. WARNING The vehicle's 2nd-row seats have You can lose control of the head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be...
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power Reclining Seatbacks under If equipped, the center front Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 7. seatback doubles as an armrest and Memory Seat, Mirrors, and cupholder/storage area for the driver Pedals and passenger when the center front seat is not used.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar seat moves back approximately Manual Lumbar 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is all the way back.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints On vehicles with four-way WARNING (Continued) lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase The lap belt cannot do its job or decrease lumbar support. To either. In a crash, the belt could raise or lower the height of the go up over your abdomen.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the You can lose control of the seatback, and the seatback will vehicle if you try to adjust a return to the upright position.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats WARNING If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may cause burns even at low temperatures. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of If available, the buttons are on the...
Page 72: Heated And Ventilated Front
3-10 Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take Heated and Ventilated longer to heat up. Front Seats The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is WARNING turned off. If you cannot feel temperature Remote Start Heated Seats change or pain to the skin, the When it is cold outside, the heated seat heater may cause burns...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-11 the off setting. The lights indicate Rear Seats three for the highest setting and one for the lowest. Heated Rear Seats The heated and cooled seats turn off automatically when the ignition is WARNING turned off. To use this feature after restarting the vehicle, press the If you cannot feel temperature desired button again.
Page 74 3-12 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the To recline the seatback: To return the seatback to the upright highest setting. With each press of position: the button, the heated seat changes 1. Lift the lever fully without to the next lower setting, and then applying pressure to the the off setting.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 76 3-14 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Automatic Fold and Tumble WARNING Feature The transmission must be in Using the third row seating P (Park) for this feature to work. position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden WARNING stop or crash.
Page 78 3-16 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the Third Row Seats WARNING Sitting Position If the vehicle has a third row seat, To return the seat to the sitting A safety belt that is improperly the seatback can be folded, and position from the tumbled position: routed, not properly attached, the entire seat can be tumbled or...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-17 3. Fold the seatbacks forward WARNING using lever 1 and the instructions listed previously If either seatback is not locked, it under Folding the Seatback. could move forward in a sudden The seat cannot be unlatched stop or crash.
Page 80 3-18 Seats and Restraints 6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock 5. Raise the seatback to the it into place. upright position. 7. Push and pull on the seat to WARNING make sure it is locked. Put the seat in this position only If either seatback is not locked, it when necessary for additional cargo could move forward in a sudden...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to WARNING make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: The seatback cannot be raised A safety belt that is improperly 1.
Page 82 3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts In most states and in all Canadian WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing This section of the manual safety belts. Here is why: It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 84 3-22 Seats and Restraints The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! stopped by something. In a real With safety belts, you slow down vehicle, it could be the windshield... as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Page 85: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Questions and Answers About Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Safety Belts belts? why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 86: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-24 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your this applies force to the strong passenger(s) wear a safety belt, pelvic bones and you would be less Properly there is important information you likely to slide under the lap belt. should know.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 88 3-26 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) WARNING could cause serious internal You can be seriously injured if the injuries. Always buckle the belt belt goes over an armrest like into the buckle nearest you. this.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) WARNING Also, the belt would apply too You can be seriously injured by much force to the ribs, which are not wearing the lap-shoulder belt not as strong as shoulder bones. properly.
Page 90 3-28 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 34 for more information.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-29 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 92 3-30 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt To unlatch the belt, push the button height adjuster, move it to the on the buckle. The belt should height that is right for you. See return to its stowed position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before a door is closed, be sure the in this section for instructions on...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer.
Page 94 3-32 Seats and Restraints Second Row Third Row 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the Here is how to install a comfort If your vehicle has a third row, belt into the slots of the guide. guide to the safety belt: remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-33 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 96: Safety Belt Use During
3-34 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Safety Belt Extender Safety System Check If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten Now and then, check that the safety around you, you should use it. belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and But if a safety belt is not long anchorages are working properly.
Page 98: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-36 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. replaced. Crash New parts and repairs may be WARNING necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 99: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Airbag System The vehicle may have the following With seat mounted side impact airbags: airbags, the word AIRBAG will The vehicle has the following appear on the side of the seatback A seat mounted side impact airbags: closest to the door.
Page 100 3-38 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 102 3-40 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Side Similar Side Similar If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, If the vehicle has a third row impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags...
Page 103: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-41 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING (Continued) different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate inflating airbag must be kept...
Page 104 3-42 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to The seat position sensor provides Roof-rail airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear information that is used to determine inflate in rear impacts. A seat impacts, or in many side impacts. if the airbags should deploy at a mounted side impact airbag is reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 105: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-43 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the Inflate? Restrain? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or first, second, and third rows, system sends an electrical signal...
Page 106: What Will You See After An
3-44 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 107: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Let only qualified technicians Additional windshield breakage may work on the airbag systems. also occur from the right front Improper service can mean that passenger airbag. an airbag system will not work Airbags are designed to inflate properly.
Page 108 3-46 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will riding in a forward-facing child seat; WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger an older child riding in a booster frontal airbag under certain seat; and children, who are large Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-47 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 110 3-48 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. use the following steps to allow the following the directions system to detect that person and The passenger sensing system provided by the child restraint enable the right front passenger may or may not turn off the manufacturer and refer to frontal airbag:...
Page 111: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-49 sensing system maintain the page 3 50 for more information Your dealer and the service manual passenger airbag status. See about modifications that can affect have information about servicing the Safety Belts and Child Restraints how the system operates. vehicle and the airbag system.
Page 112: Adding Equipment To The
3-50 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle may have If you have any questions a passenger sensing system for about this, you should contact Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger's Customer Assistance before you position, which includes sensors modify your vehicle.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Q: What if I added a snow plow? Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Will it keep the airbags from I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need working properly? modified.
Page 114: Replacing Airbag System
3-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the...
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 28.
Page 116 3-54 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear Never allow a child to wear the the same safety belt. The safety safety belt with the shoulder belt belt can not properly spread the behind their back.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Children who are not restrained WARNING properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is WARNING wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to Never do this.
Page 118 3-56 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in Children who are up against, a motor vehicle.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 120 3-58 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-59 portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Keep in mind that an unsecured Securing the Child Within the the LATCH system. See Lower child restraint can move around in a Child Restraint Anchors and Tethers for Children collision or sudden stop and injure (LATCH System) on page 3 61 for people in the vehicle.
Page 122: Child Restraints
3-60 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint A child in a rear-facing child Even if the passenger sensing According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously system, if equipped, has turned children and infants are safer injured or killed if the right front off the right front passenger when properly restrained in a child...
Page 123: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-61 Depending on where you place Lower Anchors and WARNING the child restraint and the size of Tethers for Children the child restraint, you may not be A child in a child restraint in the (LATCH System) able to access adjacent safety belt center front seat can be badly assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
Page 124 3-62 Seats and Restraints When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be attached using only the top tether and anchor.
Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-63 Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 126 3-64 Seats and Restraints For models with a third row seat, see the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the third row, if your vehicle has one. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor.
Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-65 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 128 3-66 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child Children can be seriously injured restraint to a single anchor. or strangled if a shoulder belt is WARNING Attaching more than one child wrapped around their neck and restraint to a single anchor could...
Page 129 Seats and Restraints 3-67 Do not fold the empty rear seat 2. If the child restraint manufacturer are using a single tether, with a safety belt buckled. This recommends that the top tether route the tether over the could damage the safety belt or be attached, attach and tighten seatback.
Page 130 3-68 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest has a fixed or an adjustable or head restraint and you headrest or head restraint are using a single tether, and you are using a dual If the position you are using raise the headrest or head...
Page 131: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-69 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in WARNING a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 132 3-70 Seats and Restraints Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Cinching Latch Plate For third row seating positions, with cinching latch plates, tilt the 1. Put the child restraint on latch plate to adjust the belt if Free Falling Latch Plate the seat.
Page 133 Seats and Restraints 3-71 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. For passenger seating positions 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. with a lap shoulder belt and a on the child restraint, pull the free falling latch plate, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to Position the release button on...
Page 134: Securing Child Restraints
3-72 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags.
Page 135 Seats and Restraints 3-73 A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great if the...
Page 136 3-74 Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 137 Seats and Restraints 3-75 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been installed child restraint, make sure it is and the on indicator is lit, see If the securely held in place. To check, On Indicator is Lit for a Child grasp the child restraint at the Restraint under Passenger Sensing safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 138 3-76 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 139 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 140 Storage Armrest Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear seat 1. Pull up on the cover handle to armrest, pull the loop at the top of release the cover posts from the the armrest down to access the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 141 Storage 3. Move the other end of the cover Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the forward and hold it next to the roof rack that weighs more than driver side trim panel slot. 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may 4.
Page 142 Storage To carry long items, move Do not exceed the maximum vehicle the crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-16 Vehicle Messages ... 5-36 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 144: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization (With 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull DIC Buttons) ....5-46 Steering Wheel the lever.
Page 145: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or...
Page 146 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device initiate voice recognition. See Voice 2. Press and hold on the Main Audio Screen Recognition in the Navigation move quickly through the tracks (Vehicles with a Navigation System manual for more within the selected category.
Page 147: Horn
Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press Windshield Washer (Off): Turns the windshield and hold to quickly move forward wipers off. through the tracks. Release to stop WARNING (Adjustable Interval Wipes): on the desired track. Turn the band up for more frequent In freezing weather, do not use wipes or down for less frequent (Volume): Press to...
Page 148: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Wiper/ return to your preset speed. For Compass variance is the difference more washer cycles, press and hold between the earth's magnetic north Washer the button. and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone The rear window wiper/washer will WARNING where you live, the compass may...
Page 149 Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB variance zone is displayed. or cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic 5.
Page 150: Clock
Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: button until PRESS To set the time and date: CALIBRATE COMPASS Press the SEEK button. 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ displays.
Page 151: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain accessory plugs may not WARNING be compatible with the accessory The accessory power outlets can be power outlet and could overload Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, adapter or vehicle fuses. If a outlets.
Page 152 5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...
Page 153: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 154: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 155: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the information. the vehicle has been driven since engine speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
Page 156: Fuel Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls Fuel Gauge When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 40 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge.
Page 157: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil Gauge viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 158: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant WARNING Temperature Gauge Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Page 159: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-17 See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the will come on or the SERVICE page 10 21. gauge shows the condition of the BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM charging system. The charging DIC message will display. See If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 160: Airbag Readiness Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls This chime and light are repeated if Airbag Readiness Light the driver remains unbuckled and The system checks the airbag's the vehicle is in motion. If the driver electrical system for possible safety belt is already buckled, malfunctions.
Page 161: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays If the vehicle has the airbag status on after the vehicle is started or indicator pictured in the following comes on while driving, it means illustration, then the vehicle has a the airbag system might not be passenger sensing system for the...
Page 162: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the word OFF or the off symbol is Charging System Light must be driven a short distance with lit on the airbag status indicator, it the light on, turn off accessories, means that the passenger sensing such as the radio and air system has turned off the right front conditioner.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-21 show it is working. If it does Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to not, have the vehicle serviced engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: by your dealer. intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 164 5-22 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an stalling when the vehicle is inspection, the emission system emissions system malfunction: changed into gear, misfiring, test equipment is connected to hesitation on acceleration, the vehicle s Data Link Make sure the fuel cap is fully or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 165: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-23 The critical emission control The vehicle brake system WARNING systems have not been consists of two hydraulic circuits. completely diagnosed by the If one circuit is not working, the The brake system might not be system. This can happen if remaining circuit can still work to working properly if the brake the battery has recently been...
Page 166: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-24 Instruments and Controls ® Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning StabiliTrak Indicator light is also on, the vehicle does not (ABS) Warning Light Light have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5 23.
Page 167: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 The light flashes if the system is When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light active and is working to assist the This indicates that one or more driver with directional control of the of the tires are significantly vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 168: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly while This light and a chime comes on High-Beam On Light starting the engine. If it does not, when the fuel tank is low on fuel. have the vehicle serviced by your The Driver Information Center also dealer.
Page 169: Cruise Control Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 The lights go out when the fog Information Displays The DIC has different displays lamps are turned off. See Fog which can be accessed by pressing Lamps on page 6 6 for more the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information information.
Page 170 5-28 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons outside air temperature will also Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With be shown in the display. The DIC Buttons) temperature will be shown in °C or (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll °F depending on the units selected. through the following menu items: (Vehicle Information): Press Odometer...
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-29 The trip odometer can be reset to For example, if the vehicle was For example, if driving in traffic and zero by pressing the set/reset driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is making frequent stops, this display button while the trip odometer is started again, and then the may read one number, but if the...
Page 172 5-30 Instruments and Controls Fuel Used to 99 hours, 59 minutes and particular moment and will change 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which frequently as driving conditions Press the trip/fuel button until the display will return to zero. change. This display shows the FUEL USED displays.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has Items (With DIC Buttons) Scheduled Maintenance on been turned off. See Object (Vehicle Information): Press page 11 3 for more information.
Page 174 5-32 Instruments and Controls Press the vehicle information button TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Compass Recalibration until the DIC displays FRONT gain setting. This setting can be This display allows for calibrating TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either the compass.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Trip Odometer was last turned on and the vehicle 3. Continue to press and hold the was moving. Once the vehicle trip odometer reset stem to scroll Press the trip odometer reset stem begins moving, the trip odometer through all of the available until TRIP displays.
Page 176 5-34 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem 4. Once the desired language is To use the retro-active reset feature, displayed, release the trip press and hold the trip odometer Menu Items (Without DIC odometer reset stem to set reset stem for at least four seconds. Buttons) your choice.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON On vehicles with the Integrated This display allows for setting the message will appear on the display. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, compass zone.
Page 178: Vehicle Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Relearn Tire Positions Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Your vehicle may have this display. Messages displayed on the DIC To access this display, the vehicle indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START must be in P (Park).
Page 179: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 SERVICE BATTERY is still displayed or appears again As soon as it is safe to do so, when you begin driving, the brake carefully pull your vehicle over to CHARGING SYSTEM system needs service as soon as the side of the road and turn the On some vehicles, this message possible.
Page 180: Engine Cooling System
5-38 Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN REAR ACCESS OPEN Engine Cooling System Messages This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is ENGINE HOT A/C (Air closed.
Page 181: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 182: Engine Power Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 183: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic REPLACE BATTERY IN Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if a Remote problem with the URPA system.
Page 184: Ride Control System
5-42 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT Your vehicle does not need service. SERVICE SUSPENSION For cleaning instructions, see SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM Washing Your Vehicle in Exterior ® If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Autoride Care on page 10 93.
Page 185: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 The message also displays if the STABILITRAK OFF Adjust your driving accordingly. See brake system warning light is on. ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 52 If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this See Brake System Warning for more information.
Page 186: Tire Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10 59, checked and set to those shown on Tire Rotation on page 10 59, Tire the Tire Loading Information label. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on See Tires on page 10 46, Vehicle SYSTEM page 10 55, and Tire Pressure on Load Limits on page 9 22, and Tire...
Page 187: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-45 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the ENGINE Messages side of the road and turn the ignition Notice: If you drive the vehicle off.
Page 188: Washer Fluid Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after Vehicle To change customization several seconds. This message also preferences, use the following Personalization clears if you acknowledge it. After procedure. this message clears, the TRAILER Entering the Feature GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in Vehicle Personalization Settings Menu the DIC.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be for this feature. Then press the made to this feature. The current customization button to scroll the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. through the following settings: ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 190 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on reset button while the desired will flash when you press the lock the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 191 Instruments and Controls 5-49 REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select the setting will remain. the DIC display. Press the set/reset type of feedback you will receive button once to access the settings when unlocking the vehicle with the...
Page 192 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC System Operation on page 2 3 for This feature allows you to select display. Press the set/reset button more information.
Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-51 NO CHANGE: No change will be OFF (default): Neither outside EASY EXIT RECALL made to this feature. The current mirror will be tilted down when the If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 194 5-52 Instruments and Controls BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): If EASY EXIT SETUP NO CHANGE: No change will be the features are enabled through the made to this feature. The current If your vehicle has this feature, it EASY EXIT SETUP menu, the setting will remain.
Page 195 Instruments and Controls 5-53 ON: The driver seat and, on some Press the customization button until Press the customization button until vehicles, the outside mirrors will REMOTE START appears on the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on automatically move to the stored DIC display.
Page 196 5-54 Instruments and Controls If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote This system provides a way to customization button again will replace up to three remote control System return you to the beginning of the transmitters used to activate feature settings menu.
Page 197 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Be sure to keep the original remote Most garage door openers sold control transmitter for use in other after 1996 are Rolling Code units. vehicles, as well as for future Programming a garage door opener programming. Only the original involves time-sensitive actions, so remote control transmitter is needed read the entire procedure before...
Page 198 5-56 Instruments and Controls 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 vehicle. Press and hold the than what was used for the garage Universal Home Remote button door opener. that will be used to control the If these instructions do not work, garage door until the garage the garage door opener is probably...
Page 199 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Your hand-held transmitter can The switch positions on the have between 8 to 12 dip hand-held transmitter could be switches depending on the labeled as follows: brand of transmitter. A switch in the up position The garage door opener receiver could be labeled as Up, (motor head unit) could also +, or On.
Page 200 5-58 Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between Now press one button on the the up and down position, Universal Home Remote for write Middle. each switch setting as follows: The switch settings written If you wrote Left, press down in Step 2 now the left button (A) in the become the button strokes...
Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-59 7. Immediately release the button Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or when the garage door moves. Fixed Code settings on the Operation The indicator light will blink Universal Home Remote device: rapidly until programming is Press and hold the appropriate 1.
Page 202 5-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 203 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 204: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off (Off): Turns off the automatic (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps and Daytime Running headlamps together with the Reminder Lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp following lamps listed below. A reminder chime will sound when control to the off position again to Parking Lamps the headlamps or parking lamps are turn the automatic headlamps or...
Page 205: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting Flash-to-Pass Daytime Running To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior lamps control to the OFF Lamps (DRL) This feature lets you use the position and then release. For high-beam headlamps to signal vehicles first sold in Canada, the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can a driver in front of you that you transmission must be in the P (Park)
Page 206 Lighting under bridges or bright overhead The headlamps will also stay on street lights does not affect the after you exit the vehicle. This system. The DRL and automatic feature can be programmed using headlamp system are only affected the Driver Information Center (DIC). when the light sensor detects a See Vehicle Personalization (With change in lighting lasting longer...
Page 207: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting 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 208: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed to high beam, the fog lamps also go off. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps.
Page 209: Interior Lighting
Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit is Interior Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or fused at 30 amps, so the total counterclockwise to brighten or dim current draw of the attached lamps the instrument panel lights. Turning Instrument Panel should be less than this value. The the knob to the farthest clockwise Illumination Control attachment points for the roof lamp...
Page 210: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features For vehicles with reading lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead console. The vehicle has an illuminated entry To turn on the reading lamps, press feature. the button located next to each When the doors are opened, the lamp.
Page 211: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 212 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 213 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-14 System CD/DVD Player ....7-19 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 214: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation equipment could interfere with Become familiar with the System manual.
Page 215: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) similar...
Page 216 Infotainment System System on page 7 34 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 217 Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA 3. Press the softkey under the This feature is most effective at song. If information is available AUTO VOLUM (automatic lower radio volume settings where during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA volume) tab on the radio display.
Page 218 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ If a station's frequency is weak or if Digital Signal Processing (DSP): there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the Midrange/Treble) DSP settings (only available on To quickly adjust bass, midrange, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, Bose systems with the LTZ option or treble to the middle position,...
Page 219 Infotainment System ® Surround (Centerpoint 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Select this setting to enable of the following: Calibration Error: The audio Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise signal processing produces a for the vehicle from the factory.
Page 220: Radio
Infotainment System Radio displays on the top line of the stations. The radio only seeks and display and artist information scans stations with a strong signal displays on the bottom line. When that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio information is not available, NO REV: Press to manually tune to INFO displays.
Page 221: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System stations available per page. Each 3. Select the number of favorites information, contact XM at page of favorites can contain any pages by pressing the softkey www.xmradio.com or combination of AM, FM, or XM, located below the displayed 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., if equipped, stations.
Page 222 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys REV: Press to go to the 3. Turn the knob to display the below the desired category tab previous XM category. category to add or remove. to immediately tune to the first FWD: Press to go to the next 4.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-11 Each page of favorites can contain 3. Select the number of favorites No XM Signal: The system is any combination of AM, FM, or XM, pages by pressing the softkey functioning correctly, but the vehicle if equipped, stations. located below the displayed is in a location that is blocking the page numbers.
Page 224: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver XM Not Available: If this message information is available at this time in the vehicle could have previously does not clear within a short period on this channel. The system is been in another vehicle.
Page 225: Rear Side Window
Infotainment System 7-13 occur when things like storms and Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna power lines interfere with radio needs to be attached to the glass, Cellular phone usage may cause reception. When this happens, try make sure that the grid lines for the interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 226: Satellite Radio Antenna
7-14 Infotainment System Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, The XM Satellite Radio antenna is and debris. CD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. If an error displays, see Keep the antenna clear of Care of the CD Player Messages later in this section.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-15 If the surface of a CD is soiled, the last selected audio source. The If a portable audio player is not clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or CD is controlled by the buttons on connected, No Input Device Found dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, the radio faceplate or by the RSA...
Page 228 7-16 Infotainment System Up to 255 files. Press and hold, or press multiple Format times to continue moving forward Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Radios that have the capability of through the tracks on the CD. extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a REV (Fast Reverse): Press Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda...
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-17 Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than using file folders can be played. order: 32 characters or four pages are If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more shortened. The display does not than the maximum of 50 folders, Play begins from the first track show parts of words on the last 15 playlists, and 512 folders and...
Page 230 7-18 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen To listen to files by another artist, SEEK: Press to go to the next to tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below track. Press and hold or press sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab.
Page 231: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-19 To exit music navigator mode, press If the CD is not playing correctly, If a label is added to a the softkey below the Back tab to for any other reason, try a known CD, more than one CD is inserted return to normal MP3 playback.
Page 232 7-20 Infotainment System and dust. The CD or DVD player is turned on. See Rear Seat Audio Press the button to turn the radio scans the bottom surface of the (RSA) System on page 7 45 for on. The radio can be heard through disc.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-21 radio are compatible with most both the DVD slot and the CD slot, DVD (Eject): Press and audio CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles release to eject the disc that is and MP3s. between the two sources and does currently playing in the top slot.
Page 234 7-22 Infotainment System displays on the bottom line. When The DVD player only reads FWD (Fast Forward): Press information is not available, NO uncompressed audio and ignores and hold to advance playback INFO displays. MP3/WMA files on a mixed quickly within a track. mode disc.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-23 The CD player supports: No Folder Tracks are played in the following order: Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are Play begins from the first track Up to 8 folders in depth. located under the root folder.
Page 236 7-24 Infotainment System File System and Naming Playing an MP3 or WMA FWD (Fast Forward): Press (in Either the DVD or CD Slot) and hold to advance playback The song name that displays is the quickly. song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top ID3 tag.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-25 The player scans the disc to sort To change from playback by artist to Using the DVD Player the files by artist and album ID3 tag playback by album: The DVD player can be controlled information. It can take several 1.
Page 238 7-26 Infotainment System Inserting a Disc Ejecting a Disc information. If a portable audio player is not connected, No Aux Insert a disc partway into the top DVD (Eject): Press and Input Device displays. If a disc is in slot, label side up. The player pulls release to eject the disc currently both the DVD slot and the CD slot, it in and the disc should begin...
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-27 not work when the DVD is playing Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-V (Power): Press to turn the the copyright information or the (Video) radio on or off. Turn clockwise or previews. counterclockwise to increase or Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio decrease the volume.
Page 240 7-28 Infotainment System If the DVD still does not play, refer The rear seat passenger can the display, the system is in pause to the on-screen instructions, navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A mode. If the pause tab is showing if available. menus and controls through the on the display, the system is in remote control.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-29 DVD slot. It must be manually or the stop button has been pressed Player Error: This message turned on by the rear seat occupant twice on the remote control, the disc displays if there are disc load or through the remote control power resumes playing at the beginning of disc eject problems.
Page 242: Auxiliary Devices
7-30 Infotainment System If any error occurs repeatedly or To use a portable audio player, CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to if an error cannot be corrected, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to play a CD when a portable audio contact your dealer.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-31 Files with an .mp3 or .wma file Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary Not all iPods and USB Drives are extension. (if available). See Using the compatible with the USB port. Auxiliary Input Jack(s) in this AAC files stored on an iPod. Make sure the iPod has the latest section, or Audio/Video (A/V) ®...
Page 244 7-32 Infotainment System appears on the radio display. The Using Softkeys to Control a (Tune): Turn to select files. iPod music appears on the radio s USB Storage Device or iPod SEEK: Press to go to the start of display and begins playing. The five softkeys below the radio the track, if more than ten seconds The iPod charges while it is...
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-33 Third softkey, 5% through the list (Folder View): Press the 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. softkey below to view the Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on the 4.
Page 246: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-34 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality Rear Seat (Shuffle Off): Press the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first Rear Seat Entertainment to select between Repeat All and connected.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-35 Before Driving than two seconds to stop all system Headphones features such as: radio, video The RSE is designed for rear seat screen, Rear Seat Audio (RSA), passengers only. The driver cannot DVD, and/or CD. While Parental safely view the video screen while Control is on, a padlock icon driving and should not try to do so.
Page 248 7-36 Infotainment System These headphones can be used to Infrared transmitters are located at Do not store the listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, the rear of the overhead console. headphones in heat or direct MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary The headphones shut off sunlight.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-37 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks the RSE system. Adapter connectors or cables (not included) To change the batteries on the may be required to connect the headphones: auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. 1. Turn the screw to loosen the Refer to the manufacturer s battery door located on the left instructions for proper usage.
Page 250 7-38 Infotainment System See Using the Auxiliary Input Audio Output When a device is connected to the Jack under Auxiliary Devices on A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary Audio from the DVD player or page 7 30 for more information input jack if the vehicle has this auxiliary inputs can be heard about changing the source.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-39 If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control affect the ability of the RSE is raised to its locked position, the transmitter to receive signals from screen remains on. This is normal, the remote control. If the remote and the DVD continues to play control does not seem to be through the previous audio source.
Page 252 7-40 Infotainment System Storing the remote (Title): Press this button to (Return): Press this button to control in a hot area or in direct return the DVD to the main menu of exit the current active menu and sunlight can damage it, and the the DVD.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-41 (Previous Track/Chapter): (Fast Reverse): Press this (Audio): Press this button to Press this button to return to the button to quickly reverse the DVD or change audio tracks on DVDs that start of the current track or chapter. CD.
Page 254 7-42 Infotainment System If the vehicle has a third row video Battery Replacement (Camera): Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control source display on the second row that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: video screen, and the third row...
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 256 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 257: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-45 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
Page 258 7-46 Infotainment System While listening to a disc, press the PROG (Program): Press this (Seek): When listening to FM, button to go to the next preset radio AM, or XM (if equipped), press left seek arrow to go back to the station or channel set on the main start of the current track or chapter the left...
Page 259: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-47 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 260 7-48 Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the voice command.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-49 Pairing a Phone to provide a name for the paired Deleting a Paired Phone cell phone. This name will be If the phone name you want to 1. Press and hold used to indicate which phones delete is unknown, see Listing All two seconds.
Page 262 7-50 Infotainment System 3. Say Change phone. Digit Store: This command allows Using the Digit Store Command a phone number to be stored as a If another cell phone is If an unwanted number is name tag by entering the digits one found, the response will be recognized by the system, say at a time.
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-51 Using the Delete Command Using the List Command Using the Dial or Call Command 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold two seconds. two seconds. two seconds. 2. Say Delete. 2. Say Directory. 2.
Page 264 7-52 Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call Three Way Calling recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be Verify at any time. the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 265 Infotainment System 7-53 Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle:...
Page 266 7-54 Infotainment System Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
Page 267 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 268 Climate Controls the floor vents. In this mode, the (Fan Control): Turn the left (Floor): Air is directed to the system automatically forces outside knob clockwise or counterclockwise floor outlets, with some of the air air into the vehicle. The recirculation to increase or decrease the fan directed to the windshield, side mode cannot be selected while in...
Page 269 Climate Controls The air conditioning system compressor will also come on when < (Rear Window Defogger): removes moisture from the air, so a this mode is activated. While in Press this button to turn the rear small amount of water might drip recirculation mode the windows may window defogger on or off.
Page 270 Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning PASS The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system M. Passenger Temperature Control described later in this section. (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
Page 271 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side The passenger temperature setting Use the steps below to place the Temperature Control can be set to match the driver entire system in automatic mode: temperature setting by pressing The driver and passenger side 1.
Page 272 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger based on sun load and also turns (Air Delivery Mode Control): temperature. on the headlamps. For more Press these buttons to change the information on the solar sensor, direction of the airflow in the vehicle. To find your comfort setting, start see Sensors later in this section.
Page 273 Climate Controls If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is (Floor): Air is directed to the (Defrost): This mode removes selected again, the climate control floor outlets, with some to the fog or frost from the windshield system displays the previous windshield, side window outlets, more quickly.
Page 274 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long indicator light flashes three times < (Rear Window Defogger): enough to let hot inside air escape. and then turns off. The air Press to turn the rear window This helps to reduce the time it conditioning compressor also comes defogger on or off.
Page 275 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 276 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Control Only) climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the first time.
Page 277 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the floor and headliner Seat Audio) outlets. The rear system floor For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are outlets are located directly behind integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 278 8-12 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation also be turned off by pressing and Equipped (Fan Control): Press these holding the button. To turn the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode system on from the rear seats, control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to...
Page 279 Climate Controls 8-13 Keep the air path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the vehicle. center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the Adding outside equipment to the airflow.
Page 280 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 281 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-29 Brakes Engine Heater ....9-31 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
Page 282: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-67 Recommended Fuel ..9-68 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications (U.S.
Page 283: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with Medical research shows that Braking drinking and driving is a global alcohol in a person's system See Brake System Warning Light on tragedy. can make crash injuries worse, page 5 23. especially injuries to the brain, Alcohol affects four things that spinal cord, or heart.
Page 284: Steering
Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping brakes. If the brakes are pumped, Steering Tips distances vary greatly with the the pedal could get harder to push It is important to take curves at a surface of the road, whether it is down.
Page 285: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating between parked cars and stops right Off-Road Recovery in front of you. These problems can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be avoided by braking if you can off the edge of a road onto the stop in time. But sometimes you shoulder while driving.
Page 286: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Loss of Control tires to slip and lose cornering force. until the vehicle is skidding. Learn to And in the acceleration skid, too recognize warning clues such as Let us review what driving experts much throttle causes the driving enough water, ice, or packed snow say about what happens when the wheels to spin.
Page 287 Driving and Operating At the very time you need special Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some alertness and driving skills, your more ground clearance at the front Have all necessary maintenance reflexes, perceptions, and judgment of your vehicle, you can remove the and service work done.
Page 288 Driving and Operating After off-roading, be sure to reinstall You will find other important WARNING (Continued) the air dam: information under Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 22 and Tires on 1. Line up the snaps and push the Heavy loads on the roof raise page 10 46.
Page 289 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and For vehicles with a winch, be sure Controlling the vehicle is the key to make sure all refuse is removed to read the winch instructions. In a successful off-road driving. One of from any campsite before remote area, a winch can be handy the best ways to control the vehicle...
Page 290 9-10 Driving and Operating Scanning the Terrain Some things to consider: Off-roading requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved Is the path ahead clear? Off-road driving can take you over roads and highways. There are no many different kinds of terrain. Be Will the surface texture change road signs, posted speed limits, familiar with the terrain and its many...
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-11 Consider this as you approach a hill: Driving Uphill WARNING (Continued) Is there a constant incline, Once you decide it is safe to drive or does the hill get sharply up the hill: be seriously injured or killed. steeper in places? If you have any doubt about the Use a low gear and get a firm...
Page 292 9-12 Driving and Operating Ease up on the speed as you While backing down the hill, put If the vehicle stalls, or is about to approach the top of the hill. your left hand on the steering stall, and you cannot make it up wheel at the 12 o'clock position the hill: Attach a flag to the vehicle to be...
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-13 Never try to turn around if about Driving Downhill WARNING to stall when going up a hill. When off-roading takes you If the hill is steep enough to stall downhill, consider: If the vehicle has the two speed the vehicle, it is steep enough to automatic transfer case, shifting cause it to roll over.
Page 294 9-14 Driving and Operating Never go downhill with the Driving Across an Incline WARNING transmission in N (Neutral), An off-road trail will probably go called free-wheeling. The brakes across the incline of a hill. To decide Heavy braking when going down will have to do all the work and whether to try to drive across the a hill can cause your brakes to...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-15 Hidden obstacles can make the the rear wheels reduces the Stalling on an Incline steepness of the incline even likelihood the vehicle will tumble worse. If you drive across a rock end over end. But when driving WARNING with the uphill wheels, or if the across an incline, the narrower...
Page 296 9-16 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Hard packed snow and ice offer Driving in Water the worst tire traction. On these or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
Page 297: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-17 If the water is not too deep, drive The vehicle requires more frequent WARNING (Continued) slowly through it. At faster speeds, service due to off-road use. Refer to water splashes on the ignition the Maintenance Schedule for After driving through a large system and the vehicle can stall.
Page 298: Highway Hypnosis
9-18 Driving and Operating Keep the windshield washer Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads fluid reservoir filled. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through Have good tires with proper can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving tread depth.
Page 299: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-19 Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 300 9-20 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 301: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-21 until help arrives but only when you turn the traction control part of the WARNING feel really uncomfortable from the system off. Shift back and forth cold. Moving about to keep warm between R (Reverse) and a forward If the vehicle's tires spin at high also helps.
Page 302: Vehicle Load Limits
9-22 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all WARNING nonfactory-installed options. These hooks, when used, are Two labels on your vehicle under a lot of force. Always pull show how much weight it was the vehicle straight out.
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-23 Tire and Loading Information the number of occupant seating Steps for Determining Correct Label positions (A), and the maximum Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in Locate the statement The kilograms and pounds. combined weight of The Tire and Loading occupants and cargo should Information label also shows the...
Page 304 9-24 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-25 The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 306 9-26 Driving and Operating Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Using heavier suspension WARNING (GVWR). The GVWR includes components to get added the weight of the vehicle, all durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any occupants, fuel, and cargo. weight ratings.
Page 307: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-27 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING (Continued) the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new Never stack heavier brake linings are not yet things, like suitcases, broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle so that new linings can mean...
Page 308: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
9-28 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ Brake Pedal adjustment is right for you. While ACCESSORY and the regular brake driving, make only small pedal must be applied.
Page 309: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-29 In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this If you leave the key in the ACC/ doesn't work, then the vehicle ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position 1. Brake using a firm and steady needs service. with the engine off, the battery could pressure.
Page 310 9-30 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not try to shift to not start and the key is held in the cranking motor, and drain the P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. START, cranking will be stopped battery. Wait at least 15 seconds If you do, you could damage the after 15 seconds to prevent between each try, to let the...
Page 311: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-31 Notice: The engine is designed to To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) work with the electronics in the Heater vehicle. If you add electrical parts 1. Turn off the engine. If the cord will not reach, use a or accessories, you could change heavy-duty three-prong extension the way the engine operates.
Page 312: Retained Accessory
9-32 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) WARNING N (Neutral). If you are pulling a The following vehicle accessories trailer, see Driving Characteristics can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of after the engine is turned off: and Towing Tips on page 9 73.
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-33 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with This is called torque lock. To the engine running, be sure your prevent torque lock, set the parking Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the brake and then shift into P (Park) parking brake is firmly set before properly before you leave the driver...
Page 314: Shifting Out Of Park
9-34 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking Over Things following: That Burn This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is WARNING 2.
Page 315: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-35 When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings WARNING the half cylinder mode, allowing the in the vehicle body from vehicle to achieve better fuel damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon...
Page 316 9-36 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out If the vehicle has a four-wheel It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a engine running.
Page 317: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-37 Automatic P (Park): This position locks the WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position Transmission to use when starting the engine always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the move the shift lever to P (Park).
Page 318 9-38 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to D (Drive): This position is for WARNING back up. normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: while the vehicle is moving engine is running at high speed is...
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-39 The vehicle has a shift stabilization The transmission constantly makes 3 (Third): This position is also used feature that adjusts the transmission adjustments to improve vehicle for normal driving. It reduces vehicle shifting to the current driving performance according to how the speed more than D (Drive) without conditions in order to reduce rapid...
Page 320: Manual Mode
9-40 Driving and Operating 1 (First): This position reduces Manual Mode To use this feature, do the following: vehicle speed without using the 1. Move the shift lever to Range Selection Mode brakes. You can use it for major/ M (Manual Mode). ®...
Page 321: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-41 Grade Braking is not available when vehicle is at a stop, select the Range Selection Mode is active. second gear range using Range See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 41. Selection Mode. This will limit torque to the wheels after it detects While using Range Selection Mode, wheel slip, preventing the tires from Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul...
Page 322 9-42 Driving and Operating ® Grade Braking (Hydra-Matic Grade Braking monitors vehicle vehicle acceleration and deviation speed, acceleration, engine torque from desired speed to determine 6-Speed Automatic and brake pedal usage. Using this the correct gear for the operating Transmission) information, it detects when the condition.
Page 323: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-43 Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement Automatic Transfer Case and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive steering system. (Two Speed Automatic ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Transfer Case) Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
Page 324 9-44 Driving and Operating If the lights do not come on, you 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING should take the vehicle to your the Four-Wheel Drive High position dealer for service. An indicator light when you need extra traction, such Shifting the transfer case to will flash while shifting.
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-45 Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Shifting Into Four-Wheel stopped flashing could damage High or AUTO (Automatic Drive Low the transfer case. To help avoid Four-Wheel Drive) damaging the vehicle, always wait When Four-Wheel Drive Low is for the Four-Wheel Drive Low Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel engaged, vehicle speed should indicator light to stop flashing...
Page 326 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel damaging the vehicle, always wait Shifting into Neutral Drive Low for the Four-Wheel Drive Low To shift the transfer case to indicator light to stop flashing To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: before shifting the transmission to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO,...
Page 327: Speed Automatic
Driving and Operating 9-47 7. If the engine is running, verify 3. Turn the transfer case dial to the 5. Start the engine and shift the that the transfer case is in desired transfer case shift transmission to the desired N (Neutral) by shifting the position (Two-Wheel Drive High, position.
Page 328 9-48 Driving and Operating Notice: Driving on clean, dry Automatic Transfer Case You can choose among pavement in Four-Wheel Drive three driving settings: High for an extended period of Indicator lights in the switch show time may cause premature wear you which setting you are in.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-49 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE use when road surface traction message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel conditions are variable.
Page 330: Antilock Brake
9-50 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 331: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-51 Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 332: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
9-52 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems system should initialize before the appear on the Driver Information vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). Center (DIC), the vehicle should be In some cases, it may take taken in for service. For more ®...
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-53 The traction control part of When the traction control system Traction Control Operation StabiliTrak can be turned off by has been turned off, system noises The traction control system is part of pressing and releasing the may still be heard as a result of the the StabiliTrak system.
Page 334: Locking Rear Axle
9-54 Driving and Operating Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle StabiliTrak may also turn off Autoride is fully automatic and is allowed to spin excessively automatically if it determines that a uses a computer controller to ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake problem exists with the system.
Page 335: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-55 This type of level control is fully Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the automatic and will provide a better system begins to limit wheel spin, leveled riding position as well as cruise control will automatically WARNING ®...
Page 336 9-56 Driving and Operating The cruise control light on the Once the vehicle speed reaches (On/Off): Press to turn the instrument panel cluster comes on about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, system on or off. The indicator light after the cruise control has been set press the +RES button on the is on when cruise control is on and to the desired speed.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-57 Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated, increase the vehicle speed.
Page 338: Object Detection Systems
9-58 Driving and Operating Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically Systems when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-59 A trailer was attached to the SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this vehicle, or a bicycle or an object message occurs, take the vehicle to was hanging out of the liftgate your dealer to repair the system. during the last drive cycle.
Page 340: Side Blind Zone
9-60 Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone When the system detects a vehicle each side mirror and goes back in the side blind zone, amber SBZA approximately 5.0 m (16 ft). The Alert (SBZA) displays light up in the side mirrors. height of the zone is approximately This indicates that it may be unsafe between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and...
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-61 the same side, the SBZA display will missed alert. The number of missed The SBZA displays may remain on flash to give you extra warning not alerts will increase with increased if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, to change lanes.
Page 342: Rear Vision
9-62 Driving and Operating SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. FCC Information Rear Vision UNAVAILABLE: This message Camera (RVC) See Radio Frequency Statement on indicates that the SBZA system is page 13 18 for information disabled either because the sensor This vehicle may have a Rear regarding Part 15 of the Federal is blocked and cannot detect Vision Camera system.
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-63 When the key is in the ON/RUN Vehicles With Navigation WARNING (Continued) position and the driver shifts the System vehicle into R (Reverse), the video Your judged distances using the The rear vision camera system is image automatically appears on the designed to help the driver when screen will differ from actual...
Page 344 9-64 Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay can be cancelled by (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) screen button. The Rear Camera performing one of the following: (minus) screen buttons to Options screen will display. increase or decrease the contrast of Pressing a hard key on the the screen.
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-65 To turn the symbols on or off: Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that Messages 1. Make sure that URPA has not appears on the screen differs from been disabled.
Page 346 9-66 Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the When the System Does Not The rear vision camera system field of view that the camera display in the rearview mirror may Seem To Work Properly provides. turn off or not appear as expected The rear vision camera system due to one of the following might not work properly or display a...
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-67 During any of these fault conditions, Fuel the display will be blank and the Use of the recommended fuel is an indicator will continue to flash as important part of the proper long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 348: Recommended Fuel
9-68 Driving and Operating See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on Some gasolines contain an If it is determined that the condition page 9 69. For all other vehicles, octane-enhancing additive called is caused by the type of fuel used, use only the unleaded gasoline methylcyclopentadienyl manganese repairs might not be covered by the described under Recommended...
Page 349: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-69 However, some gasolines contain Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend only the minimum amount of such as ethers and ethanol, and against the use of such gasolines. additive required to meet U.S. reformulated gasolines might be Fuels containing MMT can reduce Environmental Protection Agency available in your area.
Page 350: Filling The Tank
9-70 Driving and Operating website (www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ and heater efficiency below 0°C Notice: This vehicle was not locator/stations/) that can help you (32°F), the fuel mix in the fuel tank designed for fuel that contains find E85 fuel. Those stations that do should contain no more than methanol.
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-71 E85 or gasoline can be used. WARNING (Continued) WARNING See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9 69. when refueling the vehicle. This is Fuel can spray out on you if you against the law in some places. open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 352: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-72 Driving and Operating The diagnostic system can Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) determine if the fuel cap has been needed, be sure to get the right left off or improperly installed. This type of cap from your dealer. The and the vehicle damaged if this would allow fuel to evaporate into wrong type of fuel cap might not...
Page 353: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-73 Do not tow a trailer at all during Towing For information on towing a disabled the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on new vehicle is driven. The page 10 87. For information on General Towing engine, axle or other parts could towing the vehicle behind another...
Page 354 9-74 Driving and Operating Important considerations that have Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING (Continued) to do with weight: amount of experience. The combination you are driving is The weight of the trailer To maximize safety when towing longer and not as responsive as the a trailer: The weight of the trailer tongue vehicle itself.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-75 Following Distance Making Turns Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the lower gear before starting down a driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 356 9-76 Driving and Operating let the engine run while parked, If parking the rig on a hill: WARNING preferably on level ground, with the 1. Press the brake pedal, but do automatic transmission in P (Park) not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn It can be dangerous to get out of for a few minutes before turning the the wheels into the curb if facing...
Page 357: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-77 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break in. See New Vehicle Break-In on Towing 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. page 9 27 for more information. The vehicle needs service more 2.
Page 358 9-78 Driving and Operating Notice: Pulling a trailer The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is improperly can damage the time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle vehicle and result in costly and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required repairs not covered by the vehicle important for your safety and that of...
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-79 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG)
Page 360 9-80 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8...
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-81 weight should be 15 to 25 percent proper. If they are not, adjustments of the loaded trailer weight (B) up to might be made by moving some the maximums for vehicle series items around in the trailer. and hitch type shown below: Total Weight on the Vehicle's Maximum Tongue...
Page 362: Towing Equipment
9-82 Driving and Operating Weight. The only way to be sure it is Consider using sway controls with Safety Chains not exceeding any of these ratings any trailer. Ask a trailering Always attach chains between the is to weigh the tow vehicle and professional about sway controls or vehicle and the trailer.
Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-83 the instructions for the trailer brakes connector can be plugged into a Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness so they are installed, adjusted and seven-pin universal heavy-duty Package maintained properly. trailer connector available through your dealer. Since the vehicle is equipped with ®...
Page 364 9-84 Driving and Operating Brown: Taillamps Electric Brake Control Wiring Do not power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the Provisions White: Ground trailer brakes at the same time. Light Green: Back-up Lamps These wiring provisions are Tow/Haul Mode included with the vehicle as part of Red: Battery Feed* the trailer wiring package.
Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-85 Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles large or heavy load.
Page 366 9-86 Driving and Operating If the vehicle s brake, anti lock The ITBC system can only be used When trailering, make sure of the brake or StabiliTrak systems are with trailers with electric brakes. following: not functioning properly, the ITBC The ITBC system is used only system may not be fully functional WARNING...
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-87 Pressing a Trailer Gain Trailer Brake Control Panel brakes. The Trailer Brake Control button If the Trailer Brake Panel is used along with the Trailer Display Page is not currently Brake Display Page on the DIC to displayed, pressing a Trailer adjust and display power output to Gain button will first recall the...
Page 368 9-88 Driving and Operating TRAILER GAIN This setting is The Trailer Output will indicate - - - the trailer s electric brakes displayed anytime the Trailer Brake - - - on the Trailer Brake Display independent of the vehicle s brakes. Display Page is active.
Page 369 Driving and Operating 9-89 The Trailer Brake Display over-gained may result in locked Adjusting trailer gain at speeds Page will appear on the trailer brakes. A trailer that is lower than 32 to 40 km/h (20 to DIC showing TRAILER under-gained may result in not 25 mph) may result in an GAIN and TRAILER...
Page 370 9-90 Driving and Operating TRAILER CONNECTED This If the disconnect occurs while 3. Wait ten seconds, then turn the message will be briefly displayed the vehicle is moving, this ignition back to RUN. when a trailer with electric brakes is message will continue until 4.
Page 371: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-91 If either the CHECK TRAILER Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER Similar Equipment Add-Ons BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed while driving the vehicle, Before installing a snow plow on the power is no longer available to the Add-On Electrical vehicle, here are some things you trailer brakes.
Page 372 9-92 Driving and Operating The snow plow manufacturer or provided certain weights, such as But, even this may be too much if installer can assist in the weights on the vehicle's axles there is other equipment already determining the amount of rear and the Gross Vehicle Weight adding to the weight of the vehicle.
Page 373 Driving and Operating 9-93 In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the axle, use the following formula: front axle.
Page 374 9-94 Driving and Operating This has the effect of reducing the or total weight, go to a weigh station WARNING (Continued) load on the front. However, the front and weigh the vehicle. Your dealer GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross can also help you with this.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-23 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-24 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Washer Fluid .
Page 376 10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information California Proposition Tires ..... . 10-60 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 377: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and module or software modifications, is not covered under the terms of the Materials Requirements Modifications vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or affected parts.
Page 378: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Check on page 3 51. nuts, bolts, and other Service Work Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 379: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the...
Page 380 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0 L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Automatic Transmission Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. page 10 15. Dipstick (Out of View). See See Power Steering Fluid on Checking the Fluid Level page 10 24. B. Coolant Surge Tank and under Automatic Transmission Pressure Cap.
Page 382: Overview
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-9 area that shows the proper This certification mark indicates that approved to the dexos operating range, the engine could the oil has been approved to the specification, ask your service be damaged. You should drain dexos specification. provider.
Page 384: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care be used. An oil of this viscosity cancer. Do not let used oil stay on grade will provide easier cold your skin for very long. Clean your starting for the engine at extremely skin and nails with soap and water, low temperatures.
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-11 indicated can vary considerably. For important to check the oil regularly 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET the oil life system to work properly, over the course of an oil drain button on the DIC, or the trip the system must be reset every time interval and keep it at the proper odometer reset stem if the...
Page 386: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, scheduled maintenance intervals prepare the vehicle as follows: Fluid listed in Scheduled Maintenance on 1. Start the engine and park the page 11 3. Be sure to use the When to Check and Change vehicle on a level surface.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-13 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5.
Page 388 10-14 Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. Safe operating level is within the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine HOT cross hatch band on the...
Page 389: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously. Consistency (repeatable remove the engine air cleaner/filter readings) is important to maintaining from the vehicle by following proper fluid level.
Page 390: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Page 391: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is a filled with DEX-COOL engine under the hood can start up even leak.
Page 392 10-18 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle could WARNING nothing else needs to be added. be damaged.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-19 Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant WARNING level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant surge tank.
Page 394 10-20 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 395: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 5. Replace the pressure cap. Engine Cooling System Messages Be sure the pressure cap is on page 5 40 and Engine Power hand-tight and fully seated. Messages on page 5 40. 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the is shut off and the coolant is hood when this warning appears,...
Page 396 10-22 Vehicle Care Notice: If the engine catches fire If No Steam Is Coming from WARNING (Continued) while driving with no coolant, the the Engine Compartment vehicle can be badly damaged. The ENGINE OVERHEATED steam coming from it. Turn it off The costly repairs would not be STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 397: Overheated Engine Protection
Vehicle Care 10-23 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle Notice: After driving in the with no sign of steam: the engine for three minutes while overheated engine protection parked. If the warning is still operating mode, to avoid engine 1.
Page 398: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care transmission slipping or making Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering extra shifts. It is merely the cooling Fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system functioning properly. The fan To check the power steering fluid: hybrid supplement for more will slow down when additional information.
Page 399: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to The vehicle has a low washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and message on the DIC that comes manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 400: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 401: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See Scheduled worn, there will be too much fluid Maintenance on page 11 3.
Page 402: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Refer to the replacement number on hydraulic system, make sure the the original battery label when a Using the wrong fluid level is above the MIN but not over new battery is needed.
Page 403: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-29 Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on battery to keep the battery from page 11 3 to determine how often to running down.
Page 404: Rear Axle
10-30 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use To get an accurate reading, the Refer to Recommended Fluids and vehicle should be on a level Lubricants on page 11 7 to surface. determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly...
Page 405: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-31 normal because fluid has traveled fill plug hole, located at the front out along the axle tubes and has of the axle. Add only enough not drained back to the sump area. fluid to reach the proper level. Therefore, a reading taken Starter Switch Check five minutes after the vehicle has...
Page 406: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
10-32 Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each Be ready to apply the regular Park Brake and P (Park) gear. The vehicle should start brake immediately if the vehicle Mechanism Check only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). begins to move.
Page 407: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 To check the P (Park) Rear Wiper Blade Replacement mechanism's holding ability: 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up With the engine running, shift and out of the park rest position. to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Page 408: Glass Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Have all four tires on a level Headlamp Aiming surface which is level all the way to the wall. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim Be placed so it is perpendicular of the headlamps has been preset to the wall.
Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-35 To adjust the vertical aim: 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of 1. Open the hood. See Hood on cardboard or equivalent in front page 10 5 of the headlamp not being adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp being adjusted to be seen on the flat surface.
Page 410: Bulb Replacement
10-36 Vehicle Care 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, until the headlamp beam is Stoplamps, and Back-Up For the proper type of replacement aimed to the horizontal tape line. Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Turn it clockwise or page 10 38.
Page 411: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-37 To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp counterclockwise to remove it 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate from the taillamp assembly. (Power) on page 2 10 or Liftgate (Manual) on page 2 12. 5.
Page 412: Replacement Bulbs
10-38 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and socket and install the new bulb. a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be 5.
Page 413: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-39 If the overload is caused by an If you ever have a problem on the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the electrical problem and not snow or road and don't have a spare fuse, hybrid supplement for more ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Page 414 10-40 Vehicle Care...
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-41 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control...
Page 416 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Airbag System Engine Control Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Battery) Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, J-Case Usage Theft Deterrent Not Used Fuses System Auxiliary Climate Cooling Fan 1 Windshield Wiper...
Page 417: Block
Vehicle Care 10-43 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses Cooling Fan Control Heated Windshield CNTRL Washer System HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Transfer Case LO/HID Stud 1 (Trailer Front Fog Lamps Connector Battery LAMP Power) Air Conditioning Mid-Bussed Electrical CMPRSR Compressor Center 1...
Page 418 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Power Mirror...
Page 419: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Driver Side Power LT DR Window Circuit Rear Seat Breaker Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Harness Parking Assist, Power Connector Usage Liftgate Driver Door Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Harness (Lock Feature)
Page 420: Wheels And Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires Underinflated tires pose the HEADLINER Headliner Harness same danger as overloaded Connector 2 Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness could cause serious injury.
Page 421: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-47 Notice: If the vehicle has WARNING (Continued) low profile tires, they are more susceptible to damage from Improperly repaired tires can road hazards or curb impact cause a crash. Only the than standard profile tires. dealer or an authorized tire Tire and/or wheel assembly service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount...
Page 422 10-48 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification (E) Tire Ply Material The type code molded onto the sidewall. of cord and number of plies in GM's TPC specifications meet or the sidewall and under the tread. exceed all federal safety (F) Uniform Tire Quality guidelines.
Page 423: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-49 criteria have a TPC specification (E) Tire Identification Number Tire Designations code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers Tire Size GM's TPC specifications meet or following DOT code are the Tire exceed all federal safety Identification Number (TIN).
Page 424 10-50 Vehicle Care (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed For example, if the tire size number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a aspect ratio is 75, as shown height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load.
Page 425: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-51 this represents the load index for Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, single versus dual wheel usage cords that is located between and coolant, but without (single/dual). The speed rating is the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
Page 426 10-52 Vehicle Care GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall page 9 22.
Page 427: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-53 Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, recommended inflation pressure. between the tread and the bead. and treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle Speed Rating manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 22.
Page 428 10-54 Vehicle Care Poor handling. For additional information looking at them. Radial tires may regarding how much weight look properly inflated even when Reduced fuel economy. your vehicle can carry, and an they are underinflated. Check Overinflated tires, or tires that example of the Tire and Loading the tire's inflation pressure when have too much air, can...
Page 429: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-55 Be sure to put the valve caps As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction back on the valve stems. They tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the help prevent leaks by keeping (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
Page 430: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-56 Vehicle Care Always check the TPMS malfunction This vehicle may have a Tire shown on the tire loading telltale after replacing one or more Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). information label. See Vehicle Load tires or wheels on your vehicle to The TPMS is designed to warn the Limits on page 9 22.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-57 The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not shows the size of the original Message completed successfully after equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 432 10-58 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Start with the driver side being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, front tire. wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger 5.
Page 433: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-59 The tire has a bump, bulge, 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. See When It Is Time for New or split. Tires on page 10 60 and Wheel 10. Set all four tires to the Replacement on page 10 65. recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 434: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care label. See Tire Pressure on WARNING (Continued) page 10 53 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 22. paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor later, if needed, to get all the rust System.
Page 435: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-61 affect how fast this aging takes Buying New Tires If the tires have an all season tread place, including temperatures, design, the TPC spec number will GM has developed and matched loading conditions, and inflation be followed by an MS for mud and specific tires for the vehicle.
Page 436: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-62 Vehicle Care you would get with TPC Spec-rated WARNING WARNING tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 55. Using bias-ply tires on the Mixing tires could cause you to The vehicle's original equipment lose control while driving. If you vehicle may cause the wheel tires are listed on the Tire and mix tires of different sizes,...
Page 437: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-63 Uniform Tire Quality The Uniform Tire Quality WARNING Grading (UTQG) system Grading does not apply to deep tread, If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found winter-type snow tires, there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire space-saver, or temporary use level of performance and safety if...
Page 438 10-64 Vehicle Care Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
Page 439: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-65 Wheel Alignment and Tire Your dealer will know the kind of Notice: The wrong wheel can wheel that is needed. also cause problems with bearing Balance life, brake cooling, speedometer Each new wheel should have the or odometer calibration, The tires and wheels were aligned same load-carrying capacity, headlamp aim, bumper height,...
Page 440: Tire Chains
10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Do not use chains on the WARNING (Continued) front tires. If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Tighten them as tightly as Use another type of traction Hybrid Supplement for more possible with the ends securely device only if its manufacturer information.
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-67 the accelerator pedal and grip the WARNING WARNING steering wheel firmly. Steer to maintain lane position, and then Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting under gently brake to a stop, well off the permanent damage to the tire.
Page 442 10-68 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly use the following example as a to a level place, well off the road, guide to assist you in the placement 3.
Page 443: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-69 Tire Changing The tools you will be using include the following: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, which is located on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse).
Page 444 10-70 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the E. Wheel Wrench following graphics and instructions: Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) Hoist Shaft Access Hole Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-71 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10 79 for more information. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in 7.
Page 446 10-72 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps Installing the Spare Tire by turning the wheel wrench 1. Do a safety check before counterclockwise. The plastic proceeding. See If a Tire Goes nut caps will be retained in the Flat on page 10 66 for more hub cap after it is removed from...
Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-73 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension.
Page 448 10-74 Vehicle Care Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire WARNING is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack Raising the vehicle with the jack handle (B) and both jack handle improperly positioned can extensions (C).
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-75 WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never use oil or grease on bolts off and cause an accident. When or nuts because the nuts might changing a wheel, remove any come loose. The vehicle's wheel rust or dirt from places where the could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 450 10-76 Vehicle Care For bolt-on hub caps, line up the WARNING (Continued) plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and tighten clockwise by Specifications on page 12 2 for hand to get them started. Then original equipment wheel nut tighten with the wheel wrench torque specifications.
Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-77 Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Pull the pin through the center of vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Stem Pointed Down) the wheel. Tilt the retainer down Refer to the following graphics and through the center wheel Hoist Shaft Access Hole instructions to help you:...
Page 452 10-78 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored extension (J) through the hole in securely. Push, pull (A), and then A. Wheel Blocks the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft try to turn (B) the tire.
Page 453: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-79 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and designed to stop the spare tire from jack (E) together with the suddenly falling off your vehicle. For wing nut (F). the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the 3.
Page 454 10-80 Vehicle Care To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 69.
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-81 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. WARNING Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 456: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-82 Vehicle Care If the spare tire is hanging from Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different the cable, insert the hoist end size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a of extension, and wheel originally installed on your vehicle.
Page 457: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-83 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not If you do not follow these steps vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
Page 458 10-84 Vehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other terminal. You should always use See Engine Compartment accessories are left on during the these remote terminals instead Overview on page 10 6 for more jump starting procedure, they of the terminals on the battery. information on the location of the could be damaged.
Page 459 Vehicle Care 10-85 5. Check that the jumper cables WARNING (Continued) do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Be sure the battery has enough get a shock. The vehicles could water. You do not need to add be damaged too.
Page 460 10-86 Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the negative ( ) terminal of the engine for a while. good battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 461: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-87 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, negative ( ) cable from the see the hybrid manual for more Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 462 10-88 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and consider before recreational vehicle four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and towing: single speed automatic transfer Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a case should not be towed with all What is the towing capacity of Single Speed Automatic four wheels on the ground.
Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-89 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set 5. Release the parking brake only Two Speed Automatic the parking brake. after the vehicle being towed is Transfer Case firmly attached to the towing 3.
Page 464 10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Front Towing not be covered by the vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a warranty. Never tow the vehicle Two Speed Automatic (Front Wheels Off the Ground) with the rear wheels on the Transfer Case Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and ground.
Page 465 Vehicle Care 10-91 3. Shift the transmission to 6. Shift the transfer case to Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off P (Park). N (Neutral). See Shifting into the Ground) N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel 4. Firmly set the parking brake. Drive . 7.
Page 466 10-92 Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a WARNING See Parking Brake on Two Speed Automatic page 9 51. Transfer Case Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). vehicle's transfer case into tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle...
Page 467: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-93 Appearance Care or damage may occur and it High pressure car washes may would not be covered by the cause water to enter the vehicle. warranty. Avoid using high pressure washes Exterior Care closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the Do not wash the vehicle in direct surface of the vehicle.
Page 468 10-94 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are Windshield, Backglass, and clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Wiper Blades gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their Clean the outside of the windshield colored basecoat.
Page 469 Vehicle Care 10-95 Aluminum Wheels The surface of these wheels is Tires similar to the painted surface of the Notice: Using strong soaps, To clean the tires, use a stiff brush vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, with tire cleaner.
Page 470: Interior Care
10-96 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Dirt packed in close areas of the Interior Care frame should be loosened before Any stone chips, fractures or deep The interior will continue to look its being flushed. Your dealer or an scratches in the finish should be best if it is cleaned often.
Page 471 Vehicle Care 10-97 Too much cleaner that saturates Permanent damage may result from Products that remove odors from the upholstery. using cleaners on surfaces for the upholstery and clean the glass which they were not intended. Use can be obtained from your dealer. Cleaners that contain solvents glass cleaner only on glass.
Page 472 10-98 Vehicle Care To clean: If the locally cleaned area gives any Do not use heat, steam, spot lifters impression that a ring formation may or spot removers, or shoe polish on 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white result, clean the entire surface. leather.
Page 473 Vehicle Care 10-99 Many commercial cleaners and Notice: Air fresheners contain Speaker Covers coatings that are sold to preserve solvents that may cause damage Vacuum around a speaker cover and protect soft plastic surfaces to plastics and painted surfaces. gently, so that the speaker will not may permanently change the Follow the manufacturer s be damaged.
Page 474: Floor Mats
10-100 Vehicle Care Do not place anything on top of Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for the driver side floor mat. proper floor mat usage. Use only a single floor mat on The original equipment floor WARNING the driver side. mats were designed for the If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 475 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 476 11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven off-road in the At your dealer, you can be certain Rotation of New Tires recommended manner. See that you will receive the highest To maintain ride, handling, and Off-Road Driving on page 9 6. level of service available.
Page 477 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Scheduled within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since inspection for wear, cracking, the last service. Reset the oil life Maintenance or contamination and windshield system whenever the oil is changed. and wiper blade cleaning, See Engine Oil Life System on When the Change Engine Oil if contaminated.
Page 478 11-4 Service and Maintenance Brake system inspection Body hinges and latches, key Additional Required Services (or every 12 months, whichever lock cylinders, folding seat Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles occurs first). hardware, and liftgate hinges, linkage, and handle pivot points Rotate tires.
Page 479 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Once a Year First Engine Oil Change After if a power washer is used to Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles clean mud and dirt from the See Starter Switch Check on underbody, care should be taken page 10 31.
Page 480 11-6 Service and Maintenance We, however, urge that all clear, and free of debris. During First Engine Oil Change After recommended maintenance any maintenance, if a power Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles services be performed at the washer is used to clean mud Engine cooling system drain, indicated intervals and the and dirt from the underbody,...
Page 481 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark.
Page 482 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, with Four-Wheel Drive) in Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, with Four-Wheel Drive) in Canada 89021678).
Page 483 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 484 11-10 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. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 485 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 486 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 487 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 488 11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 489 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 490 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 491 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate.
Page 492 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 493 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Vehicle Data Recording and (Mexico) ....13-9 Privacy Information Scheduling Service Vehicle Data Recording and Appointments (U.S.
Page 494: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
13-2 Customer Information Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, member of dealership management, remember that your concern will it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's Customer Satisfaction resolved by the dealership without facility.
Page 495 Customer Information 13-3 case will generally be heard within STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning 40 days. If you do not agree with the Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor decision given in your case, you not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), may reject it and proceed with any...
Page 496: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that despite STEP THREE the good intentions of all parties Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General Motors Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not...
Page 497: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-5 See Customer Assistance Offices From Puerto Rico: Mexico, Central America, and (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 5 or Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-496-9992 (English) Customer Assistance Offices (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) (Mexico) on page 13 5 for more Virgin Islands) From U.S.
Page 498: Online Owner Center
13-6 Customer Information Chevrolet dealer locator for Mexico Customer Assistance for service nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) From Mexico City Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) 5329-0811 Recall notices for your specific To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle. From Other Mexico Locations hard of hearing, or speech-impaired OnStar and GM Cardmember...
Page 499: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Customer Information 13-7 Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also tools and services you will have has a Mobility Program. Call Reimbursement Program access to: 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call My Showroom: Find and save 1-800-263-3830.
Page 500 13-8 Customer Information Location of the vehicle. Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Model, year, color, and license tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an plate number of the vehicle.
Page 501: Roadside Assistance Program
Customer Information 13-9 Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Specific to Canadian Roadside Assistance Assistance: Must be over Purchased Vehicles Program (Mexico) 250 kilometers from where Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement your trip was started to Roadside Assistance is available is approximately $5 Canadian. qualify.
Page 502: Scheduling Service Appointments
13-10 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact the dealer and...
Page 503: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-11 receipts and can only be up to the insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair maximum amount allowed by GM You are responsible for fuel usage (U.S. and Canada) for shuttle service. In addition, for charges and may also be U.S.
Page 504 13-12 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not reduced protection to the GM parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty.
Page 505 Customer Information 13-13 Vehicle make, model, and If a Crash Occurs Specify to the facility that any model year. required replacement collision parts If there has been an injury, call be original equipment parts, either Vehicle Identification emergency services for help. Do not new Genuine GM parts or recycled Number (VIN).
Page 506: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-14 Customer Information In such cases, you can have control Owner Information Current and Past Models of the repair and parts choices as Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and long as the cost stays within specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current reasonable limits.
Page 507: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-15 Reporting Safety of vehicles, it may order a Reporting Safety Defects recall and remedy campaign. to the Canadian Defects However, NHTSA cannot Government become involved in individual Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you problems between you, your to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety...
Page 508: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
13-16 Customer Information Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders to General Motors Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). The main purpose In addition to notifying NHTSA Privacy of an EDR is to record, in certain (or Transport Canada) in a situation crash or near crash-like situations, like this, notify General Motors.
Page 509: Navigation System
Customer Information 13-17 ® This data can help provide a better manufacturer, other parties, such OnStar understanding of the circumstances as law enforcement, that have the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. special equipment, can read the active OnStar system, that system information if they have access to Important: EDR data is recorded...
Page 510: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-18 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an Identification (RFID) Statement authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition...
Page 511 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Armrest Storage ....4-2 What Will You See After Assistance Program, Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-44 Roadside .
Page 512 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-36 Warnings ......iv Battery .
Page 513 INDEX Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Customer Assistance ..13-6 Driver Information Air Conditioning ....8-1 Offices .
Page 514 INDEX Engine (cont.) Filter, Oil Pressure Gauge ..5-15 Engine Air Cleaner ..10-15 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-69 Overheated Protection Flash-to-Pass .
Page 515 INDEX Fuel ......9-67 Additives .....9-68 Garage Door Opener .
Page 516 INDEX Horn ......5-5 Lighting How to Wear Safety Belts Entry ......6-8 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 517 INDEX Locks Manual Mirrors ....2-18 Mirrors Automatic Door ....2-9 Manual Mode .
Page 518 INDEX Outlets Personalization Power ......5-9 Vehicle ..... . .5-46 Object Detection System Overheated Engine Phone...
Page 519 INDEX Rearview Mirror Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-20 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Rearview Mirrors ....2-20 Crash .
Page 520 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Servicing the Airbag ... 3-49 Heated Front ....3-9 Shift Lock Control Function Safety Belts .
Page 521 INDEX i-11 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Third-Row Seats ....3-16 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Bulb Replacement ..10-36 Throttle, Adjustable .
Page 522 i-12 INDEX Turn and Lane-Change Vehicle (cont.) Wheels Remote Start ....2-5 Signals ......6-5 Alignment and Tire Turn Signal Security .

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