Chevrolet 2004 Silverado 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

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2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1

Front Seats

............................................... 1-3

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-10

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-31

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-68

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1

Keys

........................................................ 2-3

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-7

Windows

................................................. 2-15

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-53

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-63

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-64

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-20

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-72

............................ 1-85

............................ 2-18

........... 2-20

............................. 2-67

.......................... 3-4

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Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-53

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-57

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-58

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-58

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-73

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-121

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index .................................................................1

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Summary of Contents for Chevrolet 2004 Silverado 1500 Pickup

Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-3 Rear Seats ... 1-8 Safety Belts ... 1-10 Child Restraints ... 1-31 Air Bag Systems ... 1-68 Restraint System Check ... 1-85 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name SILVERADO are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
Page 3: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.
Page 4: Vehicle Damage Warnings
Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice will tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6: Model Reference
Model Reference This manual covers these models: ® Regular Cab Pickup Extended Cab Pickup Crew Cab Chassis Cab...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-4 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Head Restraints ...1-7 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-10 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-14...
Page 8 Section 1 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? ...1-73 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-73 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ...1-74 Air Bag Off Switch ...1-75 Passenger Sensing System ...1-80 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Seats If your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it with these controls located on the outboard sides of the seats. • Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the forward edge of the horizontal control. •...
Page 11: Heated Seats
To increase support, press and hold the top of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allows seat settings to be saved and recalled.
Page 12: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback, lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Lift the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position.
Page 13: Head Restraints
CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 14: Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
Seatback Latches CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is locked. The seatbacks fold forward to let you access the rear of the cab.
Page 15: Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
The extended cab’s rear seat can also be folded open for more seating space. To use the seat do the following: 1. Push rearward on the seat cushion while pulling up on the release strap under the seat cushion. Pull the seat cushion downward until it latches. 2.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly.
Page 17: Why Safety Belts Work
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between.
Page 18 Put someone on it. 1-12 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.
Page 19 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-13...
Page 20: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts...
Page 21: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident – even one that isn’t your fault – you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 22: Driver Position
Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats”...
Page 23 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 26 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-20 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 27 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-22 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 29: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 30: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-16 . The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt—except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature which may turn off the passenger’s frontal air bag.
Page 31: Lap Belt
Lap Belt When you sit in a center rear seat position of an extended cab or in the center front seat position of either a crew cab or an extended cab, or a regular cab, you have a lap belt. Your lap safety belt has no retractor.
Page 32: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
Rear Seat Passengers It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 33 When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31 . Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 34 The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 35: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children And Small Adults
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear seat comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 36 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-30 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-26 . Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.
Page 37: Child Restraints
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 38 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 39 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 40: Infants And Young Children
1-34 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 41 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 42 1-36 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 43 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards.
Page 44: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous ﬂat surface. Make sure that the infant’s head rests toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 45 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 46 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 47: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 48: Top Strap
There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model. If you need to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position of an extended cab model, especially in the rear center position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your seat properly.
Page 49 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top strap, and that the strap be anchored. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top strap. If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points.
Page 50: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Right Front Passenger Position Top Strap Anchor (Regular and Extended Models) If your vehicle is a crew cab model, a child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second row. Do not use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger position because there is no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 51 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab Models) If your vehicle is an extended cab model, you’ll ﬁnd the top strap anchors for the rear seating positions near the top of the seatback. In addition to the top strap anchors, each seating position has a fabric loop at the top of the seatback that you’ll use to route a top strap through.
Page 52: Crew Cab Models
When using a child restraint with a top strap in the center rear position, route the top strap through the fabric loop on the seatback. Then, raise the head restraint and attach the top strap to the anchor point located at the closest outboard position. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restrain itself.
Page 53: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
If your vehicle is a Crew Cab model, you’ll ﬁnd top strap anchors for the rear seating positions located on the back panel of your vehicle, behind the rear seat. In order to get to the brackets, you’ll have to remove the trim plugs covering them.
Page 54 This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints. Some restraints also use another vehicle anchor to secure a top tether strap (C).
Page 55: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Rear)
CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Front)
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Front) Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag. See the following illustration.
Page 57 In addition to the air bag off switch, your vehicle may have the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag when an infant or small child in a rear-facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
Page 58 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inﬂate even though the switch is off.
Page 59 7. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the air bag is off, the off indicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key is turned to RUN or START. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off.
Page 60 If you had turned the air bag off with the switch, remember to be sure to use the air bag off switch to turn on the right front passenger’s air bag when you remove the child restraint from the vehicle unless the person who will be sitting there is a member of a passenger air bag risk group.
Page 61 2. Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 63: Extended Cab
Extended Cab There is limited space in the rear seating area of an extended cab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seat position of an extended cab model, especially in the rear center seat position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your child restraint properly.
Page 64: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-58 5.
Page 65 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-47 . See Top Strap on page 1-42 if your child restraint has one. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Page 66 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-60...
Page 67 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 68 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. There is a switch on the instrument panel that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag. See the following illustration.
Page 69 In addition to the air bag off switch, your vehicle may have the passenger sensing system. The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag when an infant or small child in a rear-facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint, or a booster seat is detected.
Page 70 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on when you have turned off the air bag, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. The right front passenger’s air bag could inﬂate even though the switch is off.
Page 71 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-65...
Page 72 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor. If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 73 CAUTION: If the air bag ON indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal air bag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates.
Page 74: Air Bag Systems
Air Bag Systems This part explains the air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags – one air bag for the driver and another air bag for the right front passenger. Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal air bag.
Page 75 CAUTION: Air bags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inﬂating air bag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position before and during a crash.
Page 76: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-70 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 77: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 78: Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air Bags Depending on the weight of your vehicle you will have either “Single Stage Air Bags” or “Dual Stage Air Bags”. Vehicles that have a passenger sensing system also have dual stage air bags. If the rearview mirror in your vehicle has a passenger air bag status indicator printed on it, your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and therefore, it has dual...
Page 79: What Makes An Air Bag Inﬂate
Seat Position Sensors Vehicle’s with dual stage air bags are also equipped with special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger front seats. The seat position sensor provides information which is used to determine if the air bags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 80: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? After an air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inﬂated. Some components of the air bag module – the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag, or the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s bag –...
Page 81: Air Bag Off Switch
• Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate and a more severe frontal impact. Your vehicle is also equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the frontal air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system and when the system commands air bag inﬂation.
Page 82 United States without Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System 1-76...
Page 83 Canada without Passenger Sensing System This switch should only be turned to AIR BAG OFF if the person in the right front passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the national government as follows: Infant. An infant (less than 1 year old) must ride in the front seat because: •...
Page 84 Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger air bag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger air bag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the air bag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Page 85 To turn off the right front passenger’s air bag, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the off position. The AIR BAG OFF light will come on to let you know that the right front passenger’s air bag is off. The right front passenger’s air bag will remain off until you turn it back on again, and the AIR BAG OFF light will stay on to remind you that the air bag is off.
Page 86: Passenger Sensing System
To turn the right front passenger’s air bag on again, insert your ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the switch to the ON or AUTO position. Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 87 Never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the passenger air bag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the air bag is off. CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front...
Page 88 When the passenger’s frontal air bag has been turned off either by the passenger sensing system or by the air bag off switch, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the air bag is off. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 89 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection...
Page 90: Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inﬂate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system.
Page 91: Restraint System Check
What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep the air bags from working properly? We’ve designed our air bag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including snow plowing with vehicles equipped with the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO VYU).
Page 92: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
Page 93: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Delayed Locking ...2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Rear Doors ...2-13 Tailgate ...2-13...
Page 94 Section 2 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-62 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-62 ® OnStar System ...2-63 Storage Areas ...2-64 Glove Box ...2-65 Cupholder(s) ...2-65 Features and Controls Front Storage Area ...2-65 Center Console Storage Area ...2-65 Tonneau Cover ...2-65 Vehicle Personalization ...2-67 Memory Seat ...2-67...
Page 95: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 96: Remote Keyless Entry System
Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door locks as well as the spare tire hoist lock, if equipped. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to assist you with obtaining replacements. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Page 97: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: •...
Page 98: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer.
Page 99: Doors And Locks
Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously. This prevents anyone from recording and playing back the signal from the transmitter.
Page 100: Power Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system, if equipped, or you can also use your key. To lock the door from the inside, slide the lever rearward. To unlock the door, slide the lever forward.
Page 101: Delayed Locking
If your vehicle has this power door lock switch, press the bottom of the switch on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Press the top of the switch to unlock all the doors at once. The power door locks will operate at any time even when the ignition is off.
Page 102: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks. You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center (DIC), or by the following method. Programmable Locking Feature The following is the list of available programming options:...
Page 103: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programming options: Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P), for automatic transmission vehicles only. Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK (P), for automatic transmission vehicles only.
Page 104: Lockout Protection
Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so that they cannot be opened from the inside by passengers. 2-12 This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. 1.
Page 105: Rear Doors
Rear Doors Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear access door(s) that allows easier access to the rear area of the extended cab. To open a rear access door from the outside, ﬁrst open the front door. Then, use the handle located on the front edge of the rear access door to open it.
Page 106: Tailgate Removal
Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance, you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle. To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1.
Page 107: Manual Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 108: Power Windows
Power Windows If your vehicle is equipped with power windows, the controls are located on each of the side doors in the front and rear. 2-16 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger window as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 109: Lock-Out Switch
Lock-Out Switch If you have power windows on a Crew Cab driver’s door power window switch has a lockout feature. The lockout switch is located in front of the window switches. This feature prevents all windows from operating, except from the driver’s position, when the driver’s door button is engaged.
Page 110: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may be equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 111: Testing The Alarm
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing UNLOCK on the remote keyless entry transmitter or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START.
Page 112: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 113: Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
CAUTION: On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key to LOCK will lock the steering column and result in a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could cause a collision. If you need to turn the engine off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only to OFF.
Page 114: Manual Transmission
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to OFF. Your radio, power windows and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY.
Page 115: Starting Your V8 Engine
Starting Your V8 Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 116: To Use The Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F ( 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle.
Page 117: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission, it features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of PARK (P). See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-122 .
Page 118 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. If your vehicle is equipped with the Allison Transmission may blink on the PRNDL if the shift inhibitor is active. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 119 Drive (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving. You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often.
Page 120: Automatic Transmission
Tow/Haul Mode (Automatic Transmission) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Tow/Haul mode. The selector button is located on the end of the column shift lever. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. Turn Tow/Haul on and off by pressing the button until the Tow/Haul indicator light illuminates on the instrument panel.
Page 121: Manual Transmission Operation
If your vehicle has both Tow/Haul and overdrive disable tap the button once to enable or disable Tow/Haul, and press and hold the button to enable or disable overdrive disable. Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed (VORTEC™ 6000 V8 Engine) Here’s how to operate your transmission.
Page 122 NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, ﬁrst press down the clutch pedal. Wait for the vehicle to stop moving and then, shift into REVERSE (R). Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal.
Page 123 Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 and DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines) Here’s how to operate your transmission. This six-speed pattern is unique to GM manual transmissions. The transmission always repositions the shift lever to NEUTRAL, which is located between FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) gear. To prevent unintentional gear selections, additional force is required to move the shift lever into REVERSE (R) or FIRST (1).
Page 124: Shift Speeds
FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Upshift into the higher forward gears the same way as you do THIRD (3). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idle your engine.
Page 125: Front Axle Locking Feature
Up-Shift Light If you have a manual transmission, you may have a shift light. This light will show you when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the next higher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow.
Page 126: Manual Transfer Case
Manual Transfer Case The transfer case shift lever is on the ﬂoor to the right of the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2-34 An 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Page 127 An indicator on the bezel near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: 2-Wheel High (2HI): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy.
Page 128 When Using the Manual Transfer Case • All shifts should be made using quick motions. Slow shifts may make it harder to shift. • You may notice that it is harder to shift when the vehicle is cold. When the vehicle warms up the shifting will return to normal.
Page 129: Automatic Transfer Case
Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case buttons are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving AUTO Conditions Normal Variable Severe Extreme Vehicle in...
Page 130 (4HI): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such a on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle. This is the best setting to use when plowing snow.
Page 131 Shifting into 2HI Press and release the 2HI switch. This can be done at any speed (except when shifting from 4LO). Shifting into 4LO To shift to 4LO, the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Page 132: Shifting Into Neutral
Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4.
Page 133: Electronic Transfer Case
Electronic Transfer Case If your four-wheel-drive vehicle has the electronic transfer case, the transfer case switches are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three driving settings: Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions...
Page 134 (4LO): This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need 4LO. It sends the maximum power to all four wheels. You might choose 4LO if you were driving off-road in sand, mud or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills. Indicator lights in the switches show you which setting you are in.
Page 135 Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the 4LO indicator light has stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer case. To help avoid damaging your vehicle, always wait for the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing before shifting the transmission into gear. If the 4LO switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your...
Page 136: Parking Brake
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (2HI, 4HI, or 4LO).
Page 137 To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to release the parking brake. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off.
Page 138: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 139 • Move the lever up as far as it will go. 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear – not in NEUTRAL (N). 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P).
Page 140: Transmission Only
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. If you have four-wheel drive with a manual transfer case shift lever and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll,...
Page 141: Parking Your Vehicle
Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is in the LOCK position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN.
Page 142: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn 2-50 CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.
Page 143: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 144: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 145: Mirrors
CAUTION: Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move.
Page 146: Temperature And Compass Display
Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the compass. For more information on calibration, see below. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following: 1.
Page 147: Compass Variance
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 148: Compass Calibration
Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item.
Page 149: Compass Operation
Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once brieﬂy, will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks °F and °C.
Page 150 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 151: Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust your outside mirrors so you can just see the side of your vehicle and have a clear view of objects behind you.
Page 152: Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with the west coast-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. A. Outer Mirror Frame B. Mirror Head C. Nut The mirrors can be adjusted by turning the mirror head (B) and moving the outer mirror frame (A) backward or forward.
Page 153: Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with outside power camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. To extend the mirrors move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate.
Page 154: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, the driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled by the on and off settings found on the electrochromic mirror. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-56 .
Page 155: Onstar System
® OnStar System ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state of the art call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information and convenience services. ® A complete OnStar user’s guide and the terms ®...
Page 156: Storage Areas
Luxury and Leisure Plan • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge ® OnStar Personal Calling ® With OnStar Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts and no additional roaming charges.
Page 157: Center Console Storage Area
Glove Box To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull the door downward. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the front console, or in the fold-down armrest. Front Storage Area Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat.
Page 158 A. Back rail D. Center bow B. Side rail E. Front bow C. Rear bow F. Front rail 2. Remove the tonneau cover from the notch in the front rail on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 2-66 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end.
Page 159: Vehicle Personalization
4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If necessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirt trapped in the grain of the material. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this...
Page 160: Easy Exit Seat
To store your memory seat, mirrors and radio presets, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, both of the outside mirrors, and the radio station presets to your preference. 2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds, to correspond to driver 1 or 2.
Page 161: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Interior Lamps ...3-18 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-19 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-20 Climate Controls ...3-20 Climate Control System ...3-20 Dual Climate Control System ...3-22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-25...
Page 162 Section 3 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-125 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-126 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-127 DVD Distortion ...3-127 Radio Reception ...3-128 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...3-128 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ...3-129 Instrument Panel Care of Your CD and DVD Player ...3-130 Cleaning the Video Screen ...3-130 Fixed Mast Antenna ...3-130 XM™...
Page 163 NOTES...
Page 164: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 165 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Button. See “Dome Lamps” under Interior Lamps on page 3-18 . B. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 . C. Air Outlets. See “Climate Controls” in Section 3. D.
Page 166: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located at the top of the steering column.
Page 167: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left side of the...
Page 168: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically.
Page 169: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
Page 170: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer.
Page 171: Cruise Control
Cruise Control turns the system off. (On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. (Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
Page 172: Setting Cruise Control
Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control.
Page 173 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal.
Page 174: Erasing Speed Memory
Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The switch on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. 3-14 The exterior lamp switch has four positions: (OFF): Turning the switch to this position turns off...
Page 175: Daytime Running Lamps
Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille.
Page 176: Fog Lamps
The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: • The ignition is on • The exterior lamps control is in AUTO • The automatic transmission is not in PARK (P) • The light sensor determines it is daytime When the DRL system is on, only your DRL lamps will be on.
Page 177: Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off. If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle, you will need to press the fog lamp button again Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch If your vehicle has this feature, this switch includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualiﬁed service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp.
Page 178: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Control : This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the headlamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up, or down, to adjust the instrument panel lights. Turn the thumbwheel up to return the radio display to full brightness when the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Page 179: Accessory Power Outlets
: You can use the dome override button, located below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically, or remain off, when the doors are opened. To turn the lamps off, press the button to the in position. With the button in this position, the dome lamps will remain off when the doors are open.
Page 180: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may be equipped with a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 181: Temperature Knob
(Off): If the fan is off, outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob. The temperature can also be adjusted using the temperature knob. Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air ﬂowing into the passenger area.
Page 182: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. (Fan): Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob to the off position to turn off the fan. If the knob is in off outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob.
Page 183: Defogging And Defrosting
Temperature Control Driver’s Side: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This lever also adjusts the temperature to the center console outlets (if equipped).
Page 184: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated.
Page 185: Operation Tips
Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
Page 186: Automatic Operation
Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always ﬂow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.
Page 187 If the driver and passenger’s temperature settings are not the same, the opposite side temperature setting will be displayed for an additional ﬁve seconds. To make the passenger’s temperature the same as the driver’s press and hold the AUTO button for about four seconds. When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning operation and air inlet will be automatically controlled.
Page 188: Manual Operation
(Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed by pressing the mode button. The temperature can also be adjusted using either temperature knob.
Page 189 Pressing this button also cancels the auto recirculation feature. To resume the auto recirculation function, press the AUTO button. Each time the vehicle is started, the system will revert to the auto recirculation function. If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog or ﬂoor, the light in the button will ﬂash and then go out to let you know that this is not allowed.
Page 190: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. The snowﬂake symbol will appear on the display when the A/C is on. Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning will make the snowﬂake symbol ﬂash three times and then turn off to let you know the air conditioning mode is not available.
Page 191 Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the front defrost button to defrost the front windshield. (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture.
Page 192 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle. Move the louvers up or down.
Page 193: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 194: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown.
Page 195: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer...
Page 196: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will come on for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for...
Page 197: Air Bag Off Light
Air Bag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger’s air bag off, this light will be lit and stay lit to remind you that the air bag has been turned off. This light will go off when you turn the air bag back on again. See Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 198 Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System 3-38...
Page 199 CAUTION: If the right front passenger’s air bag is turned off for a person who isn’t in a risk group identiﬁed by the national government, that person won’t have the extra protection of an air bag. In a crash, the air bag wouldn’t be able to inﬂate and help protect the person sitting there.
Page 200: Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status indicator. Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator – United States Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator – Canada When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger air bag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Page 201 If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger air bag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system or the air bag off switch has turned off the right front passenger’s air bag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-80 or Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-75 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 202: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light If this light is displayed when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging system. The battery display will also stay on while the key is in RUN until the engine is started. If the light stays on after starting the engine it could indicate a problem with the generator drive belt, or some other charging system problem.
Page 203: Up-Shift Light
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 204: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light will ﬂash when you set the parking brake. The light will ﬂash if the parking brake doesn’t release fully. If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged, a chime will sound when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Page 205: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 206: Traction Off Light
Traction Off Light If you have the Traction Assist System, this light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. If the light doesn’t come on then, the system may require service; have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if the system is turned off.
Page 207: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to ﬂuctuate and approach the 250°F (122°C) mark.
Page 208 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54 for further information. If your vehicle has an Allison transmission, and the ﬂuid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the driver information center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound until the temperature falls below 265°F (129°C).
Page 209: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel, ignition and emission control systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 210: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed. • Avoiding hard accelerations. • Avoiding steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 211: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the Check Engine light is on or not working properly.
Page 212: Maintenance Schedule
A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See Oil Pressure Low under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-65 and Engine Oil on page 5-17 .
Page 213: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light This light is displayed when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-71 . Overdrive Disable This light will illuminate when the overdrive disable feature is activated. The overdrive disable feature will prevent your vehicle from shifting into ﬁfth (5) gear.
Page 214: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 215: Dic Operation And Displays
C (Personalization): This button will change personal options available on your vehicle. D (Select): This button resets certain functions and turns off or acknowledges messages on the DIC. If your vehicle is not equipped with the DIC steering wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed above, and you will turn off, or acknowledge DIC messages by using the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 216 • PERSONAL: XXX.X AVG MPH — This shows the vehicle’s average speed for the personal trip. • PERSONAL: % ANNUAL — This shows the ratio of personal trip miles to annual miles as a percent. You can reset the personal trip odometer by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem.
Page 217: Fuel Information Button
Annual Log Press the trip information button to scroll to the annual log. The annual log shows the mileage accumulated since it was last reset. To reset the annual log, press and hold the select button, or the trip odometer reset stem, for approximately one second.
Page 218: Personalization Button
Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST ECON appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the particular moment in time. The instant fuel economy cannot be reset. GM Oil Life System Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears in the display.
Page 219: Automatic Locking
• CURB VIEW ASSIST • DISPLAY LANGUAGE • DISPLAY UNITS (ENG/MET) The default options for the above features were set when your vehicle left the factory. The default options are noted in the text following, but may have been changed from their default state since then. The driver’s preferences can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter labeled 1 or 2 or by pressing the appropriate memory...
Page 220: Delayed Locking
LOCK DOORS OUT OF PARK (default): The doors will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P). Choose one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-10 .
Page 221: Perimeter Lighting
DELAYED LOCKING OFF: The doors will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter. Choose one of the two options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 222: Remote Lock Feedback
Remote Lock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select button while REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC.
Page 223: Curb View Assist
Headlamps On At Exit Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button while HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT is displayed on the DIC.
Page 224: Display Language
Easy Exit Driver Seat Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT appears in the display. To select your personalization for seat position exit, press the select button while EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF (default): No seat exit recall will occur.
Page 225: Dic Warnings And Messages
Choose one of the three options and press the personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it. If you accidentally choose a language that you don’t want or understand, press and hold the personalization button and the trip information button at the same time.
Page 226: Buckle Passenger
BUCKLE SEATBELT If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing system, this message reminds you to buckle the driver’s and/or passenger’s seatbelt. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-80 . The message will come on and a chime will sound when the ignition is in RUN and the following conditions occur: •...
Page 227: Engine Coolant Hot
CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. When you change the engine oil, be sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message. See “Engine Oil, When to Change” under Engine Oil on page 5-17 . DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver’s door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 228: Left Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
Page 229: Reduced Engine Power
REDUCED ENGINE POWER This message is displayed when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters the engine coolant protection mode. See Engine Overheating on page 5-35 for further information. RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If the passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 230: Service Brake Booster
SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER If your vehicle has vaccum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed on the DIC when there is a problem with the Supplemental Brake Assist system. If the message is displayed immediately after starting the vehicle or the message appears while driving, your Supplemental Brake Assist system needs service.
Page 231: Service Ride Control
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this message will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you begin driving, the air suspension system needs service.
Page 232: Turn Signal On
A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down. If the transmission is operated at higher temperatures on a frequent basis, see Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for the proper transmission maintenance intervals. TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE (Allison ®...
Page 233: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it ﬁrst. Figure out which radio you have in your vehicle, ﬁnd out what your audio system can do and how to operate all of its controls to be sure you’re getting the most out of the advanced engineering that went into it.
Page 234: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob to increase or to decrease volume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off.
Page 235: Setting Preset Stations
Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 236: Radio Messages
To adjust balance or fade to the middle position, select BAL or FAD. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero or F and a zero will appear on the display. To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls to the middle position, end out of audio by waiting for the display to change to the time display.
Page 237: Contiguous Us States
Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 238: Finding A Station
DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition off. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY and the name of the program (if available).
Page 239 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons. The radio will produce one beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton. 6.
Page 240: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 241: Rds Messages
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 242: Radio Messages
When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will appear on the display. TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 243: Xm Radio Messages
Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 244 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 245: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. The CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob.
Page 246 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Page 247: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 248 Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 249 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).
Page 250 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons. The radio will produce one beep. Whenever you press that numbered pushbutton, the station you set will return and the equalization that you selected will be automatically stored for that pushbutton. 6.
Page 251 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to select a PTY. 3.
Page 252 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2.
Page 253 When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will appear on the display. TRAF (Traffic): If TRAF appears on the display, the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does.
Page 254 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 255 Radio Display Message No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known...
Page 256: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player. The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right.
Page 257: Cassette Tape Messages
3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to reverse the tape rapidly. Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses. The station frequency and REV will appear on the display. You may select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK.
Page 258: Cd Adapter Kits
CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player. See Care of Your Cassette Tape Player on page 3-128 .
Page 259 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the current track if it has been playing for more than eight seconds. TRACK and the track number will appear on the display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than once, the player will continue moving backward through the CD.
Page 260: Listening To A Dvd
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing. The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when listening to the radio.
Page 261: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD Base Radio Shown, Bose If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose system, your vehicle will have six Bose speakers. Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 262 Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on and off. VOLUME: Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases.
Page 263 SCAN : Press and hold either SCAN arrow for two seconds until SC appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning.
Page 264 The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. If you radio is equipped with the Bose audio system, your equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK. Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 265 If both P-TYPE and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with.
Page 266 RDS Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a CD is playing. If the CD player is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 267 Radio Display Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, Channels) after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. Updating Updating encryption code No Signal Loss of signal Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer...
Page 268 Radio Display Message No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational message available Not Found No channel available for the chosen category XM Locked Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr...
Page 269 Playing a CD If you turn off the ignition or radio with the CD in the player, it will stay in the player. When you turn on the ignition or the radio, the CD will start playing, where it stopped, if it was the last selected audio source. The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring.
Page 270: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light, located to the right of the slot, will begin to ﬂash. 3.
Page 271 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually. The receivers 25-second eject timer will reset at each press of eject, which will cause the receiver to not eject the CD until the 25-second time period has elapsed.
Page 272: Using Song List Mode
SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have passed. Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If you press either arrow more than once, the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD.
Page 273 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order that they were saved. You may seek through the song list by using the SEEK SCAN arrows.
Page 274: Rear Seat Entertainment System
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smooth, the CD should play.
Page 275: Dvd Player
DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player or by the buttons on the remote control. See “Remote Control” later in this section for more information.
Page 276: Playing A Disc
(Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
Page 277: Ejecting A Disc
Ejecting a Disc Press the eject button on the DVD player to eject the disc. If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time. The disc will then be stored in the DVD player.
Page 278: Remote Control Buttons
The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in either the up or the down position. The video screen contains the infrared transmitters for the wireless headphones and the infrared receiver for the remote control. If the screen is in the closed position, the infrared signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote control.
Page 279 (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 280: Battery Replacement
(Camera Angle): This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function is dependent on the disc. (Subtitle): This button turns on subtitles and moves through subtitle options when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function is dependent on the disc.
Page 281: Stereo Rca Jacks
Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust the volume, adjust this knob. The headphones will automatically turn off if they lose the infrared signal from the system after approximately four minutes in order to preserve their battery power. The signal may be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the infrared signal transmitters that are located below the video display...
Page 282: Audio Output
How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In some countries, the video format may be in PAL system. To change the video format, perform the following: 1. Press the display menu button. 2.
Page 283 Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be in on or accessory. Check to make sure the parental control button has not been activated. (The power indicator light will ﬂash if parental control is active.) Disc will not play. The system might be off.
Page 284 Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, I If the stop button was push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume left off and sometimes at playing where the DVD the beginning. was stopped.
Page 285: Rear Seat Audio Controls
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your vehicles options. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the music sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 286: Theft-Deterrent Feature
(Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and the right knob controls the right headphone. SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audio source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your vehicles options.
Page 287: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls You can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. (OnStar/Voice Recognition): If your vehicle has ® OnStar , you can press this button to interact with ® the OnStar system. See the OnStar with your vehicle for more information.
Page 288: Radio Reception
Radio Reception The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. The longer range, however, can cause stations to interfere with each other. AM can pick up noise from things like storms and power lines. Try reducing the treble to reduce this noise.
Page 289: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a broken tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1.
Page 290: Care Of Your Cd And Dvd Player
Care of Your CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism. Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen.
Page 291 Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-5 Braking ...4-6 Traction Assist System (TAS) ...4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ...4-11 Locking Rear Axle ...4-12 Steering ...4-12 QUADRASTEER™ ...4-14 Off-Road Recovery ...4-17 Passing ...4-17 Loss of Control ...4-19...
Page 292: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-10 . Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 293 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 294 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks.
Page 295: Control Of A Vehicle
CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol. You can have a serious — or even fatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking.
Page 296: Anti-Lock Brake System
Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That is reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second. But that is only an average.
Page 297 If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this warning light will stay on. See Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3-45 . Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10-second chime.
Page 298: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
Page 299 The traction control system is enabled every time your vehicle is started. The system will activate if it senses that any of the wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. You may hear or feel the system working or notice a lack of accelerator response, but this is normal.
Page 300 The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the factory, will automatically come on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in slippery road conditions, you should always leave the system on. But you can turn the TAS off if you ever need to.
Page 301: Manual Selectable Ride
Manual Selectable Ride The main function of this system is to provide superior ride comfort while trailering or fully loaded, as well as for unloaded driving. This system also helps to provide: • Improved trailering stability • Improved handling response when trailering or fully loaded This button is located on the center of the...
Page 302: Locking Rear Axle
Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a standard axle most of the time, but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does, this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle.
Page 303: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 304: Quadrasteer
QUADRASTEER™ The QUADRASTEER™ System has a control and diagnostic module that monitors and records current system status and operational information. If your vehicle is equipped with the 4 Wheel Steer system it has the ability to steer the vehicle with all four wheels.
Page 305 4: In this mode all four wheels will help steer the vehicle. If you want to use 4, and your vehicle is not in this mode, press the button, until the 4 indicator, located to the right of the 4 Wheel Steer button, comes on and stays on.
Page 306 To engage the 4 Wheel Steer tow mode, press the button until the 4 and tow mode indicators light up on the instrument panel. If the tow indicator is ﬂashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right.
Page 307: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 308 • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger vehicle. Also, you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 309: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up.
Page 310: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6 . If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface.
Page 311 1. Insert a tool into the push-pin slot and pull downward until the push-pin snaps loose. When you are back on roads, though, be sure to 2. While continuing to pull replace the air dam. downward on the push-pin, squeeze and Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended turn the expandable periods without the front bumper lower air dam...
Page 312: Before You Go Off-Roading
To reinstall the lower air dam, do the following: 1. Line up each push-pin with its intended retainer and push the washer portion of the push-pin toward the retainer until it locks into place. 2. Push the ﬂat end of the push-pin toward the retainer until it locks into place,...
Page 313: Environmental Concerns
CAUTION: • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. • Unsecured cargo on the load ﬂoor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain.
Page 314: Getting Familiar With Off-Road Driving
Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain. Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads.
Page 315: Scanning The Terrain
Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features. Here are some things to consider. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you over hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow or ice.
Page 316: Approaching A Hill
Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and can not do. There are some hills that simply can not be driven, no matter how well built the vehicle.
Page 317: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed.
Page 318 • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there.
Page 319 • As you are backing down the hill, put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock position. This way, you will be able to tell if your wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down. It is best that you back down the hill with your wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction.
Page 320: Driving Downhill
Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can not do it. What should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in FIRST (1), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 321 Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and have a serious accident. • When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you across the incline of the hill.
Page 322: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 323: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you will be right in its path.
Page 324: Driving In Mud, Sand, Snow Or Ice
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You can not accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — the deeper the mud, the lower the gear.
Page 325: After Off-Road Driving
Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles or exhaust pipe, do not try it — you probably will not get through.
Page 326: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. 4-36 Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 327: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little.
Page 328 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 329: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 330: City Driving
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps – not just your parking lamps – to help make you more visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle.
Page 331: Freeway Driving
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 332: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 333: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 334: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 335 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 336: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 4-46 Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 337: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between your tires and the road, you can have a very slippery situation. You will have a lot less traction or “grip”...
Page 338: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement. See Braking on page 4-6 . •...
Page 339 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful.
Page 340: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 341: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. If your vehicle has the Traction Assist System, you should turn it off by pressing the TAS on/off button.
Page 342 4-52 CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 343: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 344: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. 4-54 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Equipped with Transfer Case (NP1, NP2 and NP8) and All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles If your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, and the Silverado SS package, your vehicle was not designed...
Page 345: Dolly Towing
CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured.
Page 346 Four-Wheel-Drive and All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles If your vehicle is equipped with all-wheel-drive, and the Silverado SS package, your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-53 .
Page 347: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 348: Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit
The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-73 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-81 If your vehicle does not have the Tire and Loading Information label, the Certiﬁcation/Tire label shows the tire size and recommended inﬂation pressures...
Page 349 Example 1 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs. (317 kg) Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Description...
Page 350: Certification/Tire Label
Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) x 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 351 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this.
Page 352 If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going. CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or...
Page 353: Add-On Equipment
Two-Tiered Loading By positioning four 2” x 6” wooden planks across the width of the pickup box, you can create an upper load platform. The planks must be inserted in the pickup box depressions. The length of the planks must allow for at least a 3/4 inch (2 cm) bearing surface on each end of the plank.
Page 354: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle, here are some things you will need to know: Notice: If your vehicle does not have the snow plow prep package, adding a plow can damage your vehicle, and the repairs would not be covered by warranty.
Page 355 Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: • Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each. • For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle.
Page 356 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. 4-66 Where: W = Weight of added accessory...
Page 357 What if I want to add heavier equipment to my vehicle? You can add heavier equipment on the front of the vehicle if you compensate for it by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo towards the rear. This has the effect of reducing the load on the front.
Page 358: Truck-Camper Loading Information
What is total vehicle reserve capacity? This is the difference between your GVWR and the weight of your truck with full fuel and passengers. It is the amount of weight you can add to your vehicle before reaching your GVWR. Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers are intended as a guide when selecting the amount of equipment or cargo your truck can carry.
Page 359 Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information label in glove box for dimensions A and B as shown in the following illustration. Use the rear edge of the load ﬂoor for measurement purposes. The recommended location for the cargo center of gravity is at point C for the CWR. It is the point where the mass of a body is concentrated and, if suspended at that point, would balance the front and rear.
Page 360: Trailer Recommendations
Your dealer can help you make a good vehicle-camper match and help you determine the CWR. After you’ve loaded your vehicle and camper, drive to a weigh station and weigh the front and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the loads on the axles. The loads on the front and rear axles shouldn’t be more than either of the GAWRs.
Page 361: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 362: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Notice: Pulling a ﬁfth-wheel camper with a vehicle that is equipped with the SS trim package could damage the vehicle. Do not pull a ﬁfth-wheel camper with a vehicle equipped with the SS trim package. If you do, here are some important points: •...
Page 363: Weight Of The Trailer
Automatic transmission equipped vehicles are provided with a button at the end of the shift lever which when pressed enables Tow/Haul. When the button is pressed, a light on the instrument panel will illuminate to indicate that Tow/Haul has been selected. Tow/Haul may be turned off by pressing the button again, at which time the indicator light on the instrument panel will turn off.
Page 364 Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming the driver and one passenger are in the tow vehicle and it has all the required trailering equipment. The weight Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-1500 Regular Cab Short Box (2WD)*...
Page 365 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (2WD)* 3.42 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3.42 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 3.42 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 3.42 5300 V8 3.73 3.73 5300 V8 w/4WS 4.10 * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) maximum.
Page 366 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-1500 Crew Cab (2WD)* 3.42 5300 V8 3.73 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (2WD)* 3.08 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.42 3.08 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.42 3.42 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 3.42 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 3.42 5300 V8 3.73...
Page 367 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (2WD)* 3.42 4800 V8 (Auto) 3.73 3.42 4800 V8 (Manual) 3.73 3.42 5300 V8 3.73 * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) maximum.
Page 368 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-1500 Extended Cab Short Box (4WD)* 3.73 4800 V8 (Auto) 4.10 3.73 4800 V8 (Manual) 4.10 3.73 5300 V8 4.10 3.73 5300 V8 w/4WS 4.10 ** Maximum weight 7,700 lbs. (3 492 kg) for ﬁfth-wheel or gooseneck. K-1500 Crew Cab Short Box (4WD)* 3.73 6000 V8...
Page 369 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-1500 Regular Cab Long Box (4WD)* 3.42 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.73 3.42 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.73 3.73 4800 V8 (Auto) 4.10 3.73 4800 V8 (Manual) 4.10 3.73 5300 V8 4.10 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) maximum.
Page 370 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Silverado SS 6000 V8 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-2500 LD (2WD)* 3.73 6000 V8 4.10 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (2WD)*...
Page 371 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-2500 Extended Cab Long Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 3.73 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 C-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (2WD)** 6000 V8 4.10 3.73 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum.
Page 372 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-2500 LD (4WD)* 3.73 6000 V8 4.10 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum. Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 3.73...
Page 373 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-2500 Extended Cab Long Box HD (4WD)** 6000 V8 4.10 3.73 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 K-2500 Crew Cab Short Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 3.73 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs. (1 133 kg) maximum.
Page 374 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD) 6000 V8 4.10 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 C-3500 Crew Cab (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs. (1 587 kg) maximum.
Page 375 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 6000 V8 Single Rear Wheel 8100 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 8100 V8 Single Rear Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Dual Rear Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Single Rear Wheel * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,500 lbs. (1 587 kg) maximum.
Page 376: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded. You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet.
Page 377: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a maximum or 600 lbs. (272 kg) for the 1500 series, and up to a maximum of 600 lbs. (272 kg) for the 2500 series with a weight carrying hitch.
Page 378: Fifth Wheel And Gooseneck Trailering
Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle 4-88 When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so the distance (A) remains the same both...
Page 379: Safety Chains
The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so that it’s centerline is over or slightly in front of the rear axle. Take care that it is not so far forward that it will contact the back of the cab in sharp turns. This is especially important for short box pickups.
Page 380: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-51 .
Page 381: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Passing You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane. Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left.
Page 382: Parking On Hills
If you have a 5-speed manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it’s better not to use FIFTH (5) gear. Just drive in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear). If you have a 6-speed manual transmission and you are towing a trailer, it’s better not to use SIXTH (6) gear.
Page 383: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL. 6. Release the regular brakes. CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 384: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring harnesses for towing a trailer or hauling a slide-in camper. Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab crew cab pickups have a six-wire trailer towing harness. The six-wire harness is located at the rear of the vehicle and is tied to the vehicle’s frame.
Page 385: Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package
Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package Your pickup may be equipped with the eight-wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. * The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer, slide-in camper or cap.
Page 386 Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The eight-wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the driver’s side of the vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. A connector will have to be added to the wiring harness which connects to the camper.
Page 387: Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness
Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to ﬁt, your trailer brakes may not work at all.
Page 388 Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your vehicle. 4-98 Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow).
Page 389: Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that you may choose to add, such as a slide-in camper. If your vehicle has this provision, this relay will be located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, next to the auxiliary battery.
Page 390 6. Release the clutch and regular brakes as you normally would. When the clutch is released, the PTO will start. 7. Turn the PTO rotary switch to ON. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with an automatic transmission do the following: 1.
Page 391 To use PTO speed control in variable mode (while mobile) do the following: 1. Engage the PTO. 2. Vehicle speed must be greater than 5 mph. 3. Make sure your foot is off the brake pedal (and off the clutch for vehicles equipped with a manual transmission).
Page 392: Step-Bumper Pad
Variable Mode: PTO speed control mode can be used for both stationary and mobile applications. This mode allows PTO to be controlled in a fashion similar to how cruise control sets vehicle speed. The operator can set to an rpm (between 800 and 2,200) with the cruise control feature or with the SET position on the PTO switch.
Page 393 Section 5 Service ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-4 Gasoline Octane ...5-4 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 394 Section 5 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-72 Tires ...5-73 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-81 Dual Tire Operation ...5-82 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-83 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-85 Buying New Tires ...5-86 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-87 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-88 Wheel Replacement ...5-88 Tire Chains ...5-90...
Page 395: Service
Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs. You will get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.
Page 396: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 397: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations which were developed by automobile manufacturers around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel Charter which is available from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers at www.autoalliance.org. Gasoline meeting these speciﬁcations could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
Page 398: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing your emission control system to work properly. You should not have to add anything to your fuel.
Page 399: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to ﬁnd. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 400 While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using the hook located on the inside of the ﬁller door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it.
Page 401: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Notice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type.
Page 402: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine.
Page 403 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it ﬁrmly. 5-11...
Page 404: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 4300 V6 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 405 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32 . C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 . E.
Page 406 When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you will see the following: 5-14...
Page 407 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32 . C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 . E.
Page 408 When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-16...
Page 409: Checking Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-32 . C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-22 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 . E.
Page 410: When To Add Engine Oil
All Other Engines 8.1L Engine When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use.
Page 411 • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F (–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available, you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.
Page 412: When To Change Engine Oil
Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty. ® GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle.
Page 413: What To Do With Used Oil
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 414: When To Inspect
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for location of engine air cleaner/ﬁlter and change indicator (if equipped). When to Inspect If your vehicle is equipped with a ﬁlter change indicator it lets you know when the ﬁlter needs to be replaced. Vehicles with a restriction indicator, inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at every oil change and replace the ﬁlter when the indicator tells you to.
Page 415 1. Loosen the screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 2. Remove the air cleaner/ﬁlter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 3. Clean the ﬁlter sealing surface and the housing. 4.
Page 416: When To Check And Change
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle’s GVWR is over 8,600 or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 417: Checking The Fluid Level
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Page 418: How To Add Fluid
3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The ﬂuid level must be in the COLD area, below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot check.
Page 419 Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. Change both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter every 25,000 miles (41 500 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: •...
Page 420 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, run the engine for at least once minute and shift to DRIVE (D).
Page 421 4. Safe operating level is within the HOT RUN band on the dipstick. The width of the HOT RUN band represents approximately 1.06 quart (1.0 liter) of ﬂuid at normal operating temperature. 5. If the ﬂuid level is not within the HOT RUN band, add or drain ﬂuid as necessary to bring the ﬂuid level to within the HOT RUN band.
Page 422: Manual Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid When to Check A good time to have it checked is when the engine oil is changed. See your maintenance schedule to ﬁnd out when to change your transmission ﬂuid. How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your GM dealership service department.
Page 423: When To Check And What To Use
How to Add Fluid Here’s how to add ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 . 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2. Add ﬂuid at the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough ﬂuid to bring the ﬂuid level up to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 424: What To Use
Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add only ®...
Page 425: Checking Coolant
If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not have to add extra inhibitors or additives which claim to improve the system. These can be harmful. Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine...
Page 426: Adding Coolant
Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank , but only when the engine is cool. CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 427: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-47 . In addition, you will ﬁnd a ENGINE OVERHEATED and a REDUCED ENGINE POWER message in the Driver Information Center on the instrument panel.
Page 428: If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it. Just turn it off and get CAUTION: (Continued) 5-36 CAUTION: (Continued)
Page 429: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. For more information, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-54 . If you get an engine overheat warning and don’t have a low coolant condition, but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 430: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 8100 V8 Engines 5-38 All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 431 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot.
Page 432 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ®...
Page 433 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 434 4. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark. 5-42 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 435: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise 6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When hand-tight and the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide fully seated. more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 436: When To Check Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid 8100 V8 Engine 5-44 All Other Engines When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 437: How To Check Power Steering Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the ﬂuid level on the dipstick.
Page 438: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Your vehicle has a low washer ﬂuid message that comes on when the washer ﬂuid is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle. When the CHECK WASHER FLUID message is displayed, you will need to add washer ﬂuid to the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 439: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 440: What To Add
Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
Page 441: Brake Wear
Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced. Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of ﬂuid.
Page 442: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes adjust for wear.
Page 443: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from running down. CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
Page 444 Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. If you have a vehicle with a diesel engine with two batteries (or more), you should know before you begin that, especially in cold weather, you may not be able to get enough power from a single...
Page 445 On V6 engines the remote negative ( ) terminal is located on a tab attached to the engine accessory drive bracket where it is marked “GND.” See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode.
Page 446 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 447 V8 Engine V8 Engine, Diesel Similar 10. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal, marked GND, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
Page 448 Jumper Cable Removal A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote Negative ( ) Terminal B. Good Battery or Remote Positive (+) and Remote Negative ( ) Terminals C. Dead Battery or Remote Positive (+) Terminal 5-56 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1.
Page 449: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 .
Page 450: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.. How to Check Lubricant 1500 Series Shown, 2500 Series Similar To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a...
Page 451 Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant Manual Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case...
Page 452: Front Axle
When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 . What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 .
Page 453: Noise Control System
When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole. When the differential is at operating temperature (warm), add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 454: Air Intake
Fan and Drive: • Removal of fan clutch (if equipped) or rendering clutch inoperative. • Removal of the fan shroud (if equipped). Air Intake: • Removal of the air cleaner silencer. • Modiﬁcation of the air cleaner. Exhaust: • Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. •...
Page 455: Headlamps
Headlamps 1. If your vehicle is equipped with two pins, remove the two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly. To remove the pins, turn the outer pin outward and pull it straight up. To remove the inner pin, turn it in and pull it straight up.
Page 456: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly. 5. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight.
Page 457: Roof Marker Lamps
5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb with your ﬁngers or hands. 7. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 458 4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-66...
Page 459: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. A. Cargo Lamps B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamps 2. Remove the CHMSL bulb holder back plate from the housing by pressing the release tabs. 3.
Page 460: Pickup Box Identiﬁcation And Fender Marker Lamps
4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight before turning the socket counterclockwise.
Page 461: Taillamps
Taillamps 1. Open the tailgate. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly. Your vehicle may have one of the following taillamp assemblies: A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal C. Back-up Lamp A.
Page 462 5-70 3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing.
Page 463: Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models)
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Stoplamp C. Back-up Lamp 1. Using your hands, peel the rubber seal away from the lens. 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 4.
Page 464: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16 .
Page 465: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
Page 466 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size Code” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 467 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance.
Page 468 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 469: Tire Size
Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 470: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “LT” as the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U. S. Tire and Rim Association.
Page 471 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 472 Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of curb weight; accessory weight; vehicle capacity weight; and production options weight. Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 pounds (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 . Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions.
Page 473: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the original equipment tire size and recommended inﬂation pressure. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 .
Page 474: When To Check
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You can’t tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 475: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-85 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-88 for more information.
Page 476 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here when rotating your tires. 5-84 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different from the dual rear tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires.
Page 477: When It Is Time For New Tires
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 . Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque”...
Page 478: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 , for more information about these labels and where they can be found on your vehicle.
Page 479: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum...
Page 480: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on speciﬁed government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete.
Page 481: Used Replacement Wheels
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts.
Page 482: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: If your vehicle has dual wheels or P265/75R16, LT265/75R16, P265/70R17 or P275/55R20 size tires, don’t use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there’s not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.
Page 483: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do: If a front tire fails, the ﬂat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side.
Page 484: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 485: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ® Extended Cab Regular Cab and Crew Cab 5-93...
Page 486 1500 Crew Cab For regular cab models, the equipment you’ll need is behind the passenger’s seat. For Extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger’s side second row seat. 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 487 A. Spare Tire (Valve G. Hoist Shaft Stem Pointed Access Hole Down) H. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Assembly I. Jack Handle C. Hoist Cable Extensions D. Tire Retainer J. Hoist Lock E. Hoist Shaft (If Equipped) F. Hoist End of Extension Tool 1.
Page 488 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 4.
Page 489: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. The tools you’ll be using include the bottle jack (A), the wheel blocks (B), the jack handle (C), the jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
Page 490 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet. Notice: If your vehicle has QUADRASTEER™ and you use a jack to raise the vehicle without positioning it correctly, you could damage the QUADRASTEER™...
Page 491 If the ﬂat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle between the spring anchor and the shock absorber bracket. If you have added a snow plow to the front of your vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle.
Page 492 Front Position All Other Models Rear Position 4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well.
Page 493 5. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the ﬂat tire. 6. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 494 7. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. Front Position All Models 5-102...
Page 495 Rear Position Front Position 2WD 1500 Series 8. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 5-103...
Page 496 9. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 497: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire, Jack And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 498 To store the jack and jack tools do the following: 1. Put the jack tools and gloves in the tool bag and place in the retaining bracket. Tighten down the wing nut. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook.
Page 499 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer (D) downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Page 500: Secondary Latch System
A. Push and Pull B. Rotate Tire 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable. Reinstall the spare tire lock (if equipped). 5-108 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist...
Page 501 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end is visible. 2. If the cable is not visible proceed to Step 6. If it is visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice.
Page 502 5-110 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 9.
Page 503 11. 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. CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out...
Page 504: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-81 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 for information regarding proper tire inﬂation and loading your vehicle.
Page 505: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Alcohol • Laundry Soap • Bleach • Reducing Agents Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of dust and loose dirt.
Page 506: Cleaning Leather
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. 2.
Page 507: Care Of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 508: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. Washing Your Vehicle The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 509: Cleaning The Windshield And Wiper Blades
Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 510: Sheet Metal Damage
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Page 511: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s body and paint shop.
Page 512: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing the following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior polishing Wax-Treated cloth. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil and Remover asphalt. Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or stainless Polish steel.
Page 513: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) This is the legal identiﬁer for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle.
Page 514: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 515 Fuses Usage RR Wiper Not Used Special Equipment Option SEO ACCY Accessory WS WPR Windshield Wipers Truck Body Controller TBC ACCY Accessory IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats Fuses Usage Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery HTR A/C Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LOCK (Relay) (Lock Function) HVAC 1...
Page 516: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuses Usage Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and RT TRN Sidemarkers BODY Harness Connector Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2 Not Used LOCKS Power Door Lock System Not Used TBC 2C Truck Body Controller...
Page 517: Underhood Fuse Block
Device Usage HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat CB SEAT Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Windows Circuit CB RT DOOR Breaker SPARE Not Used...
Page 518 5-126...
Page 519 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Diesel Engine. *2 — Gasoline Engine; ECMRPV — Diesel Engine. *3 — Gasoline Engine; FUEL HT — Diesel Engine. *4 — Gasoline Engine; ECM I — Diesel Engine. *5 — IGN/EDU Fuses Usage Diesel Glow Plugs and Intake GLOW PLUG Air Heater CUST FEED...
Page 520 Fuses Usage SUNROOF Sunroof SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps Vent Solenoid Canister/Quadrasteer Module Power RR HVAC Not Used Auxiliary Power AUX PWR Outlet — Console IGN 1 Ignition Relay PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module Electronic Throttle Control, ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Conditioning Relay, Turn IGN E...
Page 521 Fuses Usage HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor Air Conditioning Compressor A/C COMP Relay RR WPR Not Used RADIO Audio System Mid Bussed Electrical Center, SEO B1 Rear Heated Seats, HomeLink...
Page 522: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. All capacities are approximate. When adding see the refrigerant charge label under the hood for charge capacity information and requirements. Engine VORTEC™ 4300 V6 VORTEC™...
Page 523 Application Cooling System After reﬁll, the level must be rechecked. See “Cooling System” in the Index. VORTEC™ 4300 V6 Automatic Transmission VORTEC™ 4300 V6 Manual Transmission VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Manual Transmission VORTEC™ 5300 V8 Automatic Transmission VORTEC™...
Page 524 Application VORTEC™ 6000 V8 (Vin N) VORTEC™ 8100 V8 (Vin G) Fuel Tank Short Bed 1500 Crew Cab Long Bed Chassis Cab (pickup Box Delete) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500 Chassis Cab 3500 (California) Chassis Cab 3500HD Chassis Cab 3500HD Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a...
Page 525 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-8 Owner Checks and Services ...6-9 Maintenance Schedule At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km) ...6-10 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-10 At Least Once a Month ...6-10...
Page 526: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 527: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we do not know exactly how you will drive it. You may drive very short distances only a few times a week. Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot, dusty weather.
Page 528: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what should be checked, when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-16 .
Page 529 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-17 . An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter or change indicator (if equipped).
Page 530: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Service Allison transmission only: Replace external control-main ﬁlter. See footnote (l). Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks.
Page 531 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Except Allison: Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service). See footnote (h). Except Allison: Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service).
Page 532: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 533: Owner Checks And Services
(g) Add ﬂuid as needed. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem; repair as needed. Check vent hose at transfer case for kinks and proper installation. (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the vehicle GVWR is over 8600 lbs. or if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: −...
Page 534: At Each Fuel Fill
At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km) Check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-130 . At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 535: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 536: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 537: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engines Engine Oil starburst symbol.
Page 538 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual TranSynd™ Synthetic Transmission Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378515, (6–Speed) in Canada 88900701). ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Cylinders Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No.
Page 539 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Transfer Case ® DEXRON -III Automatic (All-Wheel Transmission Fluid. Drive) Front Axle Propshaft Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant One-Piece (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Propshaft Canada 10953511) or lubricant Spline meeting requirements of GM (Two-Wheel 9985830. Drive with Auto.
Page 540: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. VIN Code Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313348**/A1519C*† PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade Length ®...
Page 541 VIN Code Oil Filter 25010633**/PF44* Engine Air Cleaner /Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs 12571164**/41–985* Fuel Filter 25121792**/GF626* Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade Length ® *ACDelco part number ** GM part number †A1518C high-capacity air cleaner ﬁlter may be substituted. 25010633**/PF44* 25313349** 25313349**...
Page 542: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record 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. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 543 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-19...
Page 544 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-20...
Page 545 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities ...7-5 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ...7-9 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 546: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 547: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within...
Page 548: Canada – Customer Assistance
Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. United States – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 549: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) – Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col. Lomas de Bezares C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. 01-800-508-0000 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Program for Persons...
Page 550: Roadside Assistance Program
Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 551: Courtesy Transportation
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 552: Additional Program Information
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 553: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact you dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty,...
Page 554: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants. To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than •...
Page 555: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 556: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks.
Page 557 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-19 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ... 4-64 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-46 Additional Program Information ... 7-8 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-121 Add-On Equipment ... 4-63 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...
Page 558 Audio System(s) (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ... 3-130 Radio with Cassette and CD ... 3-87 Radio with CD ... 3-76 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-101 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-125 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-73 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...
Page 559 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Roof Marker Lamps ... 5-65 Taillamps ... 5-69 Buying New Tires ... 5-86 California Fuel ... 5-5 Canada – Customer Assistance ... 7-4 Canadian Owners ... ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ... 7-7 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ... 5-130 Car Washes for QUADRASTEER™...
Page 560 Child Restraints (cont.) Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-41 Chime Level Adjustment ... 3-130 Cigarette Lighter ... 3-20 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle ... 5-113 Outside of Your Vehicle ... 5-116 Underbody Maintenance ... 5-119 Video Screen ... 3-130 Weatherstrips ...
Page 561 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-15 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ... 3-23, 3-31 Delayed Locking ... 2-9 Dinghy Towing ... 4-54 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-3 Dolly Towing ... 4-55 Dome Lamps ... 3-18 Door Delayed Locking ... 2-9 Locks ...
Page 562 Easy Exit Seat ... 2-68 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-121 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-122 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-122 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-122 Electronic Transfer Case ... 2-41 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ... 3-51 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...
Page 563 Flash-to-Pass ... 3-9 Flat Tire ... 5-91 Flat Tire, Changing ... 5-92 Fluid Automatic Transmission ... 5-24, 5-27 Manual Transmission ... 5-30 Power Steering ... 5-44 Windshield Washer ... 5-45 FM Stereo ... 3-128 Fog Lamps ... 3-16 Folding the Rear Seat ... 1-8 Following Distance ...
Page 564 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ... 1-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ... 3-9 Headlamps ... 5-63 Bulb Replacement ... 5-62 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ... 5-64 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-62 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps ...
Page 565 Jump Starting ... 5-51 Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) ... 2-21 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW ... 3-67 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Lamps Exterior ... 3-14 Interior ... 3-18 Lamps On Reminder ... 3-15 Lap Belt ... 1-25 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...
Page 566 Loss of Control ... 4-19 LOW COOLANT LEVEL ... 3-68 Low Fuel Warning Light ... 3-54 Lumbar Power Controls ... 1-4 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ... 6-10 At Least Once a Year ...
Page 567 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ... 2-61 Outside Power Mirrors ... 2-60 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ... 2-60 Model Reference ... vi MyGMLink.com ... 7-3 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-20 Noise Control System, Tampering ... 5-61 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-16 Odometer ...
Page 568 Park (P) Shifting Into ... 2-46 Shifting Out of ... 2-49 Parking Brake ... 2-44 Over Things That Burn ... 2-50 Parking on Hills ... 4-92 Parking Your Vehicle ... 2-49 Passenger Air Bag Indicator ... 2-56, 2-58 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ... 3-40 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR ...
Page 569 Radios (cont.) Theft-Deterrent ... 3-126 Understanding Reception ... 3-128 RANGE SHIFT INHIBITED (Allison ® Transmission Only) ... 3-68 RDS Messages ... 3-81, 3-92, 3-106 Rear Axle ... 5-58 Locking ... 4-12 Rear Door Security Locks ... 2-12 Rear Doors ... 2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...
Page 570 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) ... 3-69 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ... 4-51 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ... 2-52 Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 3-36 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-115 Center Passenger Position ...
Page 571 SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER ... 3-70 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM ... 3-69 Service Bulletins ... 7-12 Service Manuals ... 7-11 SERVICE RIDE CONTROL ... 3-71 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ... 3-81, 3-92, 3-105 Setting Preset Stations ... 3-75, 3-78, 3-89, 3-103 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...
Page 572 Theft-Deterrent Systems ... 2-18 Content Theft-Deterrent ... 2-18 ® Passlock ... 2-19 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ... 3-71 Tilt Wheel ... 3-7 Tire Sidewall Labeling ... 5-73 Tire Size ... 5-77 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ... 5-78 Tires ... 5-73 Buying New Tires ... 5-86 Chains ...
Page 573 Traveling to Remote Areas ... 4-24 Trip Information Button ... 3-55 Trip Odometer ... 3-35 Truck-Camper Loading Information ... 4-68 Turn and Lane Change Signals ... 3-8 TURN SIGNAL ON ... 3-72 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ... 3-7 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ... 4-91 Two-Tiered Loading ...
Page 574 What to Add ... 5-48 What to Do with Used Oil ... 5-21 What to Use ... 5-32, 5-45, 5-58 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-88 Replacement ... 5-88 When to Add Engine Oil ... 5-18 When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life System) ...

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