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2004 GMC Sierra Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-9

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-11

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-33

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-70

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

....................................... 2-8

Windows

................................................. 2-16

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-54

OnStar

System

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

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-66

Vehicle Personalization

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-21

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-73

............................ 1-87

............................ 2-19

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

............................. 2-69

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

......... 3-33

.................. 3-55

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

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-59

Four-Wheel Drive

..................................... 5-60

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-76

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-125

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

............... 5-10

............................... 5-62

.................................... 5-64

......... 5-74

................................... 5-116

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Page 1 2004 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-3 Rear Seats ... 1-9 Safety Belts ... 1-11 Child Restraints ... 1-33 Air Bag Systems ... 1-70 Restraint System Check ... 1-87 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road.
Page 3 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 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 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 ...1-5 Heated Seats ...1-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-6 Head Restraints ...1-8 Seatback Latches ...1-8 Rear Seats ...1-9 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...1-9 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-11 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-15...
Page 8 Section 1 Air Bag Systems ...1-70 Where Are the Air Bags? ...1-72 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ...1-73 What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? ...1-74 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? ...1-75 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ...1-75 Air Bag Off Switch ...1-76 Passenger Sensing System ...1-81 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 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 Power Lumbar You can increase or decrease lumbar support in an area of the lower seatback. To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support.
Page 12: Reclining Seatbacks
Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the button used to control the driver’s heated seat is located on the driver’s door panel. The button used to control the passenger’s heated seat is located on the passenger’s door panel. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button.
Page 13 But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 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.
Page 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint. On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.
Page 15: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The extended cab’s rear seat can be folded up to provide more cargo space. To fold the seat do the following: 1. Pull forward on the release strap located under the rear seat cushion.
Page 16 To fold the rear seat, do the following: 1. Pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion up and fold it forward. 2. After folding the seat cushion fully forward, pull the seatback forward and fold the seatback down until it is ﬂat.
Page 17: 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 18: Why Safety Belts Work
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. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed.
Page 19 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-13...
Page 20 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-14...
Page 21: 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. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an...
Page 22: 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 23 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 24 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 25 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 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 26 What’s wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-20 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 27 What’s wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 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. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 28 What’s wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-22 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 29 What’s wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 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 30: 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 31: Center Passenger Position
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 32: 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 regular cab, you have a lap belt. Your lap safety belt has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 33: Rear Seat Passengers
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 34 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 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.
Page 35 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 36 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-30 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 37 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-31...
Page 38: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-27 . Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 39: Child Restraints
Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt to get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 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...
Page 40 1-34 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 41: Infants And Young Children
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 42 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. 1-36 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms...
Page 43 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 44 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 45: 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 46 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. 1-40 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 47 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 48: 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 49: Top Strap
Do not use child restraints in the center front seat position. The restraints will not work properly. 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...
Page 50 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 51: 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 52 Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. 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.
Page 53: 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 54 In order to get to the brackets, you’ll have to remove the trim plugs covering them. There are also anchorage points at the rear base of the front passenger’s seat. Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 1-48 Your vehicle has the LATCH system.
Page 55 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. 1-49...
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System (Rear)
To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a visible metal anchor point in the seat where the seatback meets the seat cushion. 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.
Page 57 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 58 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 59 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 60 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 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.
Page 61 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 62 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 1-48 . See Top Strap on page 1-43 if the child restraint has one. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 63 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 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 64: Extended Cab
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position If you have a extended cab or crew cab pickup, you can secure a child restraint in the center rear seat position.
Page 65 1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it along the belt. 2. Put the restraint on the seat. 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
Page 66 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end 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 the child restraint as you tighten the belt. 6.
Page 67: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
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 1-48 . See Top Strap on page 1-43 if your child restraint has one. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.
Page 68 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. 1-62...
Page 69 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 70 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 71 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 72 A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-42 . If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat position, move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
Page 73 3. 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. 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.
Page 74 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 75 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 76: 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 77 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 78: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-72 The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side.
Page 79: Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
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 80: Dual Stage Air Bags
Dual Stage Air Bags If your vehicle has frontal air bags with dual stage deployment, the amount of restraint will adjust according to crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air bags inﬂate at a level less than full deployment. For more severe frontal impacts, full deployment occurs.
Page 81: How Does An Air Bag Restrain
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually.
Page 82: Air Bag Off Switch
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. • Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After they inﬂate, you will need some new parts for your air bag system.
Page 83 United States with Passenger Sensing System United States without Passenger Sensing System 1-77...
Page 84 Canada with Passenger Sensing System 1-78 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.
Page 85 • the infant has a medical condition which, according to the infant’s physician, makes it necessary for the infant to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor the child’s condition. Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: •...
Page 86 United States with United States without Passenger Sensing Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System Passenger Sensing 1-80 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.
Page 87: Passenger Sensing System
United States with United States without Passenger Sensing Passenger Sensing System Canada with Passenger Sensing System Passenger Sensing 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...
Page 88 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator – United States Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator Canada The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger’s frontal air bag under certain conditions. The driver’s air bag is not part of the passenger sensing system.
Page 89 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating air bag. Be sure the air bag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position.
Page 90 If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) on page 1-64 or Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System (Front) on page 1-51 .
Page 91 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 92: 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 93: 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 94: 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 95: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Door Locks ...2-8 Power Door Locks ...2-9 Delayed Locking ...2-10 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-10 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-13 Rear Doors ...2-13 Tailgate ...2-14...
Page 96: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display ...2-57 Outside Manual Mirrors ...2-60 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ...2-60 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ...2-61 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-61 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ...2-62 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors ...2-62 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ...2-63 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ...2-63 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-64 Outside Heated Mirrors ...2-64...
Page 97: 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: Remote Alarm
Remote Alarm When the panic button with the horn symbol on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound and the headlamps and taillamps will ﬂash for up to 30 seconds. This can be turned off by pressing the panic button again, waiting for 30 seconds, or starting the vehicle.
Page 101 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Insert a dime, or similar object, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 2.
Page 102: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked.
Page 103: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this power door lock switch, press the raised side of the switch, with the lock symbol, on either front door to lock all the doors at once. Press the recessed side of the switch with the unlock symbol, to unlock all the doors at once.
Page 104: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Delayed Locking If your vehicle is a Crew Cab, it may be equipped with this feature. When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is open, the delayed locking feature will delay locking the doors and tailgate until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 105: Programmable Unlocking Feature
The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door lock mode. Choose one of the three programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step.
Page 106: Rear Door Security Locks
The following instructions tell you how to change the automatic door unlock mode. Choose one of the four programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step.
Page 107: Rear Doors
This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. 1. To use one of the locks do the following: 2. Open one of the rear doors. 3. To engage the rear door security lock, move the lever forward. 4.
Page 108: Tailgate Removal
To open a rear access door from the inside, the front door must be opened ﬁrst. Then, use the handle located on the inside of the rear access door to open it. ® If your vehicle is a Crew Cab , you can open your doors from the inside or outside.
Page 109 To remove the tailgate, do the following: 1. Raise the tailgate slightly and release both retaining cable clips. To release the retaining cable clips, lift the cable so it points straight out and push the cable clip forward. 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, pull back on the tailgate at the right edge and...
Page 110: 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 111: 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. 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 112: Sun Visors
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 113: 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 114: Testing The Alarm
If a door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle’s headlamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound for about two minutes, then will turn off to save the battery power.
Page 115: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
Page 116: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks your ignition when the key is removed. The steering locks when equipped with a manual transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK B (ACCESSORY): This position allows you to use...
Page 117: Starting Your Engine
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) The ignition key cannot be removed from the ignition of manual transmission vehicles unless the key release button is used. To remove the key on manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to ACC, then press the button and turn the key to LOCK.
Page 118: Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the ﬂoor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down – that’s a safety feature. Starting Your V8 Engine 1.
Page 119: 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 120: Automatic Transmission Operation
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle.
Page 121 CAUTION: If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) — if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) —...
Page 122 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down.
Page 123: 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 124: 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 125 FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into the higher forward gears the same way you do for THIRD (3). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Page 126 THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal.
Page 127 During the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, start the vehicle moving in FIRST (1) gear. This allows the clutch components to wear-in properly. FIRST (1): With the vehicle at a stop, release the brake, press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 128: Shift Speeds
Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Don’t shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Do not allow the engine rpm to overspeed and enter the tachometer red lines.
Page 129 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 130: 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. 2-36 An 4WD indicator light will illuminate when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Page 131 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-54 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-53 for further information. 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.
Page 132 NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when your vehicle needs to be towed. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-54 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-53 . 4-Wheel Low (4L0): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need 4LO.
Page 133: Automatic Transfer Case
Shifting In or Out of 4LO Notice: Shifting the transfer case into 4LO while moving at speeds faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause premature wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears to grind. To avoid causing premature wear, and grinding the gears, do not shift the transfer case into 4LO while the vehicle is moving faster than 3 mph (5 km/h).
Page 134 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving AUTO Conditions Normal Variable Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in the Index for further information. You can choose among four driving settings: (2HI): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations.
Page 135 CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.
Page 136 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). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Page 137 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 138: 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. 2-44 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 139 (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 140 Shifting from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO To shift from 2HI or 4HI to 4LO, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Page 141 6. Simultaneously press and hold the 2HI and 4LO buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 7. Shift the transmission to REVERSE (R) for one second, then shift the transmission to DRIVE (D) for one second.
Page 142: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds.
Page 143: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: 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.
Page 144: Transmission Only
• 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 145: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 146: Parking Your Vehicle
Parking Your Vehicle CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the manual transmission is in gear. Your or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL.
Page 147: 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 148: Mirrors
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. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 149: Temperature And Compass Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar , Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face.
Page 150: Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: 1. Make sure the green indicator light, located to the left of the on/off button, is lit. If it’s not, press and hold the on/off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on, indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode.
Page 151: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the display. Release the button. After approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return. 4. Calibrate the compass as described below. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs:...
Page 152: 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 153 The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at ﬁve mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. 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.
Page 154: Outside Manual 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 155: 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 156: 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 157: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors if the following occurs: • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors shake and ﬂutter at normal driving speeds.
Page 158: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right.
Page 159 ® OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan •...
Page 160: Storage Areas
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls : If your vehicle is equipped with the steering wheel control buttons you can use them to interact with the OnStar system. ® See the OnStar manual provided with your vehicle for more information. 2-66 Storage Areas Your vehicle includes a number of storage compartments for storage of often-used items.
Page 161: Front Storage Area
Front Storage Area Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage compartment in the front bench seat. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the latch handle located at the front of the armrest. Then, let the lid pop up and swing open. The storage compartment may have a cassette/compact disc holder.
Page 162 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. 2-68 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end.
Page 163: 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 164: 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 165 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-7 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Interior Lamps ...3-19 Accessory Power Outlets ...3-20 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3-21 Climate Controls ...3-21 Climate Control System ...3-21 Dual Climate Control System ...3-22 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-26...
Page 166 Section 3 Audio System(s) ...3-73 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-74 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-74 AM-FM Radio ...3-74 Radio with CD ...3-77 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3-88 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-102 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-115 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...3-126...
Page 167 NOTES...
Page 168: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 169 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Button. See “Dome Lamps” under Interior Lamps on page 3-19 . B. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-14 . C. Air Outlets. See “Climate Controls” in Section 3. D.
Page 170: 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 171: Horn
Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering 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.
Page 172 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 173: Windshield Wipers
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 174: Windshield Washer
(Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. To stop the wipers, move the band to off. (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings.
Page 175: 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 176 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 177 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 178: Exterior Lamps
Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, • move the cruise control switch to off, or • shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). • If your vehicle has the Stabilitrak control will turn off if road conditions cause ®...
Page 179: Automatic Headlamp System
(Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Roof Marker Lamps, if equipped (Headlamps): Turning the switch to this position turns on the headlamps, together with the previously listed lamps and lights.
Page 180: Daytime Running Lamps
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that delay, your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual.
Page 181 To idle an automatic transmission equipped vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. Shifting the transmission into PARK (P) will also allow you to idle the vehicle with the DRL off. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake or shift the transmission out of PARK (P).
Page 182: Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
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. This switch is located on the center of the instrument panel near the comfort controls.
Page 183: 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 184: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, all the way up. In this position, the dome lamps will remain on whether the doors are opened or closed.
Page 185: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Notice: Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only. Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may be equipped with a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel.
Page 186: Dual Climate Control System
Temperature Knob The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the temperature of the air ﬂowing into the passenger area. Turn the knob clockwise toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob counterclockwise toward the blue area for cooler air. Mode Knob The right knob on the control panel allows you to choose the direction of air delivery.
Page 187 Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of the following: (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel vents. (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel vents;...
Page 188: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield.
Page 189 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 190: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control System With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a ﬂow-through ventilation system described later in this section. You can select different climate control settings for the driver and passengers.
Page 191: Automatic Operation
The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to match the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button for four seconds. Both the driver and passenger arrows will be displayed. Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed.
Page 192 To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until warm air is available. The length of delay depends on the engine coolant temperature. Pressing the fan switch will override this delay and change the fan to a selected speed.
Page 193 (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful when you are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for maximum air conditioning performance in hot weather. Press this button again to allow outside air to enter the vehicle.
Page 194: Air Conditioning
Whenever you press AUTO, the display will change to show the following: • The current driver’s set temperature and an arrow for ﬁve seconds • The current passenger’s set temperature setting and an arrow for ﬁve seconds • The automatic air delivery mode and fan speed If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature settings are the same when AUTO is pressed, the temperature setting and both arrows will be displayed for...
Page 195 On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep your windows closed for the air conditioner to work its best. On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets.
Page 196: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, 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.
Page 197: Warning Lights, Gages And Indicators
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 198: 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.
Page 199: 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 to zero.
Page 200: 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 several more.
Page 201: 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 1-76 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 202 Canada with Passenger Sensing System Canada without Passenger Sensing System 3-38...
Page 203 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 204: 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 205 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 1-81 or Air Bag Off Switch on page 1-76 for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 206: 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 207: Up-Shift Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 208 United States This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully.
Page 209: 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 210: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
The traction off light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the TAS on/off button located to the left of the steering wheel, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again;...
Page 211: Transmission Temperature Gage
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 212 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 213: 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 214: If The Light Is On Steady
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 215 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4 . Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You may notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 216: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage United States The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 217: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes on whenever you set your cruise control. See “Cruise Control” under Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7 . Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel drive indicator will light up when you shift a manual transfer case into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Page 218: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage United States When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible.
Page 219: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and personalization features. A (Trip Information): This button will display the odometer, personal trip odometer, business trip odometer, hourmeter, annual log and the timer.
Page 220: Trip Information Button
The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four buttons on the DIC. These buttons are trip information, fuel information, personalization and select. The button functions are detailed in the following. Trip Information Button Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER, PERSONAL TRIP ON/OFF, BUSINESS TRIP ON/OFF, HOURMETER, ANNUAL LOG and TIMER.
Page 221 Business Trip Turn BUSINESS TRIP on or off by pressing the select button. When it is on, you will also be able to scroll through the following by pressing the trip information button: • BUSINESS: XXXXXX.X MI — This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for the business trip odometer in either miles or kilometers.
Page 222: Fuel Information Button
Timer The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset (not including time the ignition is off).
Page 223: 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 224 • 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 225: 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 226: 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 227 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 228 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 229 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 230: Select Button
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. The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages in their particular language. English will be in English, French will be in French and so on.
Page 231: Buckle Seatbelt
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 1-81 . The message will come on and a chime will sound when the ignition is in RUN and the following conditions occur: •...
Page 232: Change Engine Oil
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 5-18 . 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 233: 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 234: 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 5-36 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 235: Service 4 Wheel Steer
CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER message is displayed. If the brake system warning light is also on, you should have the vehicle towed for service. See “Brake System Warning Light” in the Index. If the brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but the supplemental brake assist system may not operate properly.
Page 236: Tighten Fuel Cap
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly thsi message may appear along with the check engine light on the instrument panel. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-49 . Fully reinstall the fuel cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7 . The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 237: Trans Hot Idle Engine
TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE ® (Allison Transmission If the transmission ﬂuid in the vehicle gets hot, this message will appear on the DIC, and you will hear a chime. The chime will stop when the transmission ﬂuid temperature is less that 265°F (129°C). Driving with the transmission ﬂuid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle.
Page 238: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) Press and hold the HR or MIN arrow for two seconds. Then press HR until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold MIN until the correct minute appears on the display.
Page 239: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 240: Radio Messages
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. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than two seconds until you hear a beep.
Page 241: Radio With Cd
Radio with 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 242: Contiguous Us States
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name.
Page 243 SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds. SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a beep. The radio will go to a station, play for a few seconds, then go on to the next station. Press either arrow again to stop scanning.
Page 244: Rds And Xm
AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, and classical. Selecting CUSTOM or changing bass or treble, returns the EQ to the manual bass and treble settings. The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source.
Page 245 If both PTY and TRAF are on, the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements. If the radio cannot ﬁnd the desired program type, NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to.
Page 246: Rds Messages
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 a CD is playing, play will stop during the announcement.
Page 247 Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that your radio has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to the dealer for service.
Page 248 Radio Display Message CH Unavail Channel no longer available No Info Artist Name/Feature not available 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...
Page 249: Playing A Cd
Radio Display Message Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Chk XMRcvr Hardware failure 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.
Page 250 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 251 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. To change the default on the display (track or elapsed time), press this knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob for two seconds.
Page 252: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and 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 253 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name.
Page 254 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 255 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease. The display will show the bass or treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, you may want to decrease the treble.
Page 256 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 257 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 258 If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio ﬁnds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will stop and TRAF will be displayed. When a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it.
Page 259 Radio Display Message Loading XM Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) CH Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavail Channel no longer available No Info Artist Name/Feature not available No Info Song/Program Title not available No Info Category Name not available No Info No Text/Informational...
Page 260: Playing A Cassette Tape
Radio Display Message 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 Hardware failure 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.
Page 261 If you want to insert a tape while the ignition is off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob. Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD players will work in your cassette tape player. Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted.
Page 262: Cassette Tape Messages
SCAN : To scan the tape, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each selection on the current side of the tape.
Page 263: Cd Adapter Kits
CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player. To activate the bypass feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2.
Page 264 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 265 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 266: 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 267 XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information, including song title and artist name.
Page 268 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 269 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 270 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. When selected, an asterisk will appear beside that PTY on the display. You may select multiple interrupts if desired. When you are listening to a CD, the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast.
Page 271 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 272 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 273 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 274 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 275: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, load a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull the CD in. Once the CD is loaded, the light will begin ﬂashing again. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green you can load another CD.
Page 276 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release the pushbutton to play the passage. The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display. (Forward): Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track.
Page 277: Using Song List Mode
SCAN : To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the currently selected CD.
Page 278 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 279: 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 280: Dvd Player
Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so. 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.
Page 281: 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 282: 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 283: Remote Control Buttons
Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down. Adjust the screen’s position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its latched position.
Page 284 (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. (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.
Page 285: Battery Replacement
(Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button will operate only when a DVD is being played and a menu is active. (Camera Angle): This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing.
Page 286: Stereo Rca Jacks
Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, the batteries may need to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement”...
Page 287: Audio Output
To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode, pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will toggle the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player.
Page 288 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 289 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 290: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
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 291: Theft-Deterrent Feature
SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audio source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs, depending on your vehicles options. SEEK : While listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to tune to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 292: 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 293: Dvd Distortion
DVD Distortion You may experience audio distortion in the IR headphones when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle.
Page 294: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer. 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...
Page 295: 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 296 NOTES 3-132...
Page 297: Driving Your Vehicle
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) ...4-9 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 ...4-18...
Page 298: 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 1-11 . Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.”...
Page 299 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 300 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 301: 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 302: Braking
Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow or ice, it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide. That means you can lose control of your vehicle. Also see Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-9 .
Page 303: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-lock Brake System Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 304: 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 305: Traction Assist System (Tas)
Traction Assist System (TAS) Your vehicle may have a Traction Assist System (TAS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the rear wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction.
Page 306 • A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake System or engine-related problem has been detected and the vehicle needs service. • If the vehicle has been driven with the TAS system on for long periods of time, or if the vehicle has gone through many several high speed braking maneuvers the system may be automatically disabled.
Page 307: Manual Selectable Ride
The next time you start your vehicle, the TAS will not automatically come on. You can restore the automatic feature by repeating the same procedure. Whether the TAS is set to come on automatically or not, you can always turn the system on or off by pressing the TAS on/off button.
Page 308: Power Steering
FIRM (Loaded): Press the button to activate this setting, the indicator light will be lit. Use this setting to minimize trailer inputs to the vehicle or when the vehicle is fully loaded. This setting is also appropriate for off-road driving. You can select a setting at any time based on road and trailering conditions to provide the best ride and handling.
Page 309: Steering In Emergencies
What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up on the accelerator pedal, steer the vehicle the way you want it to go, and slow down. Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed. Of course, the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions.
Page 310: 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 311 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 312 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 313: 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 314: Loss Of Control
• 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 315 Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not “overdriving” those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle’s three control systems.
Page 316: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6 . If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive, you should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun.
Page 317 The front bumper lower air dam is held in place by a series of push-pins located around the lower edge of the front bumper. The push-pins are accessible from underneath the front bumper. The following steps must be performed on each of the push-pins to remove the air dam: 1.
Page 318: Before You Go Off-Roading
When you are back on roads, though, be sure to replace the air dam. Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended periods without the front bumper lower air dam installed can cause improper air ﬂow to the engine and may allow things like fog lamps or tow hooks on the front of your vehicle to be damaged.
Page 319: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
Page 320: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. GM recognizes these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: • Always use established trails, roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off-road recreational driving;...
Page 321: Scanning The Terrain
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: • you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
Page 322: Driving On Off-Road Hills
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you are not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground.
Page 323: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top.
Page 324: 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 325 What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? If this happens, there are some things you should do, and there are some things you must not do. First, here is what you should do: •...
Page 326 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 327: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? •...
Page 328: Driving Across An Incline
• Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), or with the clutch pedal pressed down in a manual shift. This is called “free-wheeling.” Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. Am I likely to stall when going downhill? It is much more likely to happen going uphill.
Page 329 For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to drive it. The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over. CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over.
Page 330: 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 331: 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 332: Driving In Water
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 333: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 334 Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. • Since you can not see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles.
Page 335: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can not stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction is not as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction.
Page 336: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles. But if you can not, try to slow down before you hit them. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 337: Driving Through Flowing Water
Driving Through Flowing Water CAUTION: Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through ﬂowing water, as you might at a low water crossing, your vehicle can be carried away. As little as six inches of ﬂowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle.
Page 338: City Driving
City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. 4-42 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 339: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Page 340: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready.
Page 341: Hill And Mountain Roads
Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to the sides. Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently. • If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both.
Page 342 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. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-20 for information about driving off-road. •...
Page 343: Winter Driving
• You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or no-passing zones, a falling rocks area or winding roads. Be alert to these and take appropriate action. Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: •...
Page 344 What is the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing (32°F;...
Page 345: 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 346 • 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 347: 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 348: 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 349: Towing
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 350: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing, towing your vehicle will all four wheels on the ground, and dolly towing, towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a “dolly”.
Page 351 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Equipped with Transfer Case (NP1, NP2 and NP8) Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Shift an automatic transmission to PARK (P), or a manual transmission to FIRST (1). 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 3.
Page 352: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Two-wheel-drive vehicles can be dolly towed with the front wheels on the ground provided that the wheels are straight and the steering column has been locked.
Page 353: Loading Your Vehicle
6. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-35 for the proper procedure to select the neutral position for your vehicle. 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to the towing vehicle.
Page 354 Tire and Loading Information Label A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar, near the driver’s door latch. Vehicles without a center pillar will have the Tire and Loading Information label attached to the driver’s door edge. This label lists the number of people that can be in your vehicle and the total weight it can carry.
Page 355 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 356 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 5 = Available Cargo Weight = 4-60 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs. (113 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 357 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label The Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your original tires and the inﬂation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
Page 358 CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, and it can change the way your vehicle handles. These could cause you to lose control and crash.
Page 359: Add-On Equipment
Payload Payload capacity is the maximum load capacity that your vehicle can carry. Be sure to include the weight of the occupants as part of your load. If you added any accessories or equipment after your vehicle left the factory, remember to subtract the weight of these things from the payload.
Page 360: 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 361 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 362 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. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the...
Page 363 CAUTION: On some vehicles equipped with certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow, it may be possible to load the front axle to the front GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance.
Page 364: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Truck-Camper Loading Information This label is inside your glove box. It will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out your load. Also, it will help you match the right slide-in camper to your vehicle.
Page 365 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: A. Camper Center of Gravity B. Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone The camper’s center of gravity should fall within the center of gravity zone for your vehicle’s cargo load. You must weigh any accessories or other equipment that you add to your vehicle.
Page 366: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you are using a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place. You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes.
Page 367: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
To identify the vehicle trailering capacity of your vehicle, you should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that appears later in this section. If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 368 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature on automatic transmission equipped vehicles that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the Tow/Haul mode is to: • Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load.
Page 369: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Page 370 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 371 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 372 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 373 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 374 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 375 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-1500 Extended Cab Long Box (4WD)* 3.73 4800 V8 4.10 3.73 4800 V8 (Manual) 4.10 3.73 5300 V8 4.10 *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) maximum.
Page 376 Vehicle* Axle Ratio C-2500 Regular Cab Long Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 3.73 8100 V8 4.10 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 C-2500 Extended 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 377 Vehicle* Axle Ratio 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 378 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-2500 Regular Cab Long 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 379 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 380 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 381 Vehicle* Axle Ratio 6.6L V8 Single Rear 3.73 Wheel K-3500 Extended Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual Rear 4.10 Wheel 6000 V8 Single Rear 4.10 Wheel 8100 V8 Dual Rear 4.10 Wheel 8100 V8 Single Rear 4.10 Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Dual 3.73 Rear Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Single...
Page 382 Vehicle* Axle Ratio K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)* 6000 V8 Dual Rear 4.10 Wheel 6000 V8 Single Rear 4.10 Wheel 8100 V8 Dual Rear 4.10 Wheel 6.6L V8 Diesel Single 3.73 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 383: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 384: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart for your vehicle. See “Weight of theTrailer”, and “Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering” in this section. Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle.
Page 385 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns.
Page 386: Fifth Wheel And Gooseneck Trailering
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models. These trailers place a larger percentage of the weight (kingpin weight) on the tow vehicle than conventional trailers. Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR. Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart for your vehicle.
Page 387: Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 388: Backing Up
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 389: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to turn, change lanes or stop. When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out.
Page 390: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s how to do it: 1.
Page 391: Trailer Wiring Harness
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine • Shift into a gear • Release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3.
Page 392: Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
The six-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Light Blue: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) If you need to upgrade your trailer wiring harness, an additional 2–wire harness and 7 pin universal trailer connector are available from your dealer.
Page 393 The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Light Blue: CHMSL • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If your trailer is equipped with electric brakes, you can get a jumper harness (electric trailer brake control) with a trailer battery feed fuse from your dealer.
Page 394 If your vehicle is equipped with the “Heavy-Duty Trailering option, please refer to Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package , earlier in this section. When the camper-wiring harness is ordered without the heavy-duty trailering package, an eight-wire harness with a seven-pin connector and separate CHMSL connector are located at the rear of the vehicle and are tied to the vehicle’s frame.
Page 395 This harness is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. This harness is for an electric brake controller and includes a trailer battery feed fuse. It should be installed by your dealer or a qualiﬁed service center. Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of...
Page 396: Auxiliary Battery
Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow). The ﬂip cap on the vehicle’s seven-wire harness will lock onto the tab and help hold the adapter in place. Plug the four-way round pin connector onto the adapter. 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.
Page 397: Power Winches
Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, only use it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored. Power Take-Off (PTO) Before using a PTO, if equipped, refer to the manufacturer’s or installer’s instructions. To engage a PTO on a vehicle with a manual transmission do the following: 1.
Page 398 Preset Mode: PTO speed control mode is used for stationary applications. (PTO will remain engaged while mobile in the preset mode, however PTO set and resume speed controls will be inoperative). This mode provides a default standby speed of 800 or 850 rpm (depending on the engine/transmission combination) and two default PTO control speeds which follow: 1.
Page 399: Step-Bumper Pad
All engine speed values listed above are factory preset values. With the exception of the TCC lockup speed (1,100 rpm) and the “tap increment (100 rpm), all of these values are programmable and can be adjusted by your dealer or body upﬁtter. If the PTO software settings do not match the settings shown here, then they may have already been altered in order to satisfy the requirements of the installed PTO system and body...
Page 400 NOTES 4-104...
Page 401: Service And Appearance Care
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 ...5-6 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-10...
Page 402 Section 5 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-74 Tires ...5-76 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-84 Dual Tire Operation ...5-85 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-86 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-88 Buying New Tires ...5-89 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-90 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-91 Wheel Replacement ...5-92 Tire Chains ...5-94...
Page 403: 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 404: 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 405: 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 406: 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 407: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 408 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. CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Page 409: 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 410: 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 411 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 412: 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 413 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-33 . C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 . E.
Page 414 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 415 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-33 . C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 . E.
Page 416 When you lift up the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-16...
Page 417 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-33 . C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . D. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 . E.
Page 418: Engine Oil
Engine Oil If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Diesel Engine Supplement. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on the instrument cluster (except vehicles equipped with the 4.3L engine), it means you need to check your engine oil level right away.
Page 419: When To Add Engine Oil
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 420 5-20 • 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 421: 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 422: 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 423: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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 424 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 425: Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission ® )
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 426 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 427: How To Add Fluid
See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 2. Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and then pull it back out again.
Page 428 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 429 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 430 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 431: 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 432: 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 6-14 . 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 433: Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid The proper ﬂuid should be added if the level does not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it’s in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ®...
Page 434: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you don’t need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 435: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 436: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur.
Page 437: 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 everyone away from the vehicle until it cools CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued)
Page 438: 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 3-55 . 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 439: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 8100 V8 Engines 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 440 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 441 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 442 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 CAUTION: (Continued) 5-42 CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture.
Page 443 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. 2. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn.
Page 444: Engine Fan Noise
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. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 445: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid All Other Engines When to Check Power Steering Fluid 8100 V8 Engine 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 446: 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 447 The windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir is located in the engine compartment toward the front of the vehicle on the driver’s side. Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the tank is full. Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water.
Page 448: 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 449: Checking Brake Fluid
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 450 What to Add When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 . Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 451: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly).
Page 452: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GM brake parts.
Page 453: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your battery (or batteries) has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to follow the steps below to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 454 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems.
Page 455 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the ACDelco installed in your new vehicle.
Page 456 7. 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. 8. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery.
Page 457 V8 Engine V8 Engine, Diesel Similar 11. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal, marked GND, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 12. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while.
Page 458 Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 459: 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 460: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant 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 It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 461: Front Axle
Automatic Transfer Case To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
Page 462: Noise Control System
How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. 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.
Page 463 Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any new vehicle for the purpose of noise control, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use;...
Page 464: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-74 for the proper types of bulbs to use. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 465 If your vehicle has one pin on the headlamp assembly, remove the pin. To remove the pin, turn the pin up and pull it out straight out. A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4.
Page 466: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Sidemarker Lamp B. Retainer Clip C. Front Turn Signal Lamp D. Daytime Running Lamp 5-66 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as mentioned previously. 2. Press the retainer clip, located behind the turn signal housing, towards the outside of the vehicle.
Page 467: Roof Marker Lamps
Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lens. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-67...
Page 468 4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-68...
Page 469: 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 470: 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 471: 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 5-71...
Page 472 A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Back-up Lamp D. Side Marker Lamp 5-72 3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing.
Page 473 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. 6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly. 7. Close the tailgate. Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) A.
Page 474: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Low-Beam Headlamps High-Beam Headlamp Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Front Roof Marker Lamps Front Parking and Turn Lamp Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and Stop Lamp** Taillamp and Stop Lamp** Sidemarker Lamp (If Equipped) Rear Turn Lamp Rear Turn Lamp ** Back-up Lamp Back-up Lamp** Center High-Mounted Stoplamp...
Page 475 To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: 1. Lift the wiper arm and turn the blade until it is facing away from the windshield. 2. Push the release lever and slide the wiper assembly toward the driver’s side of the vehicle. 3.
Page 476: 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 477 (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 478 (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5-90 . (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load.
Page 479 (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 480: 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 481: 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 482 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. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 483 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. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of a asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 484: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 . Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight and cargo weight.
Page 485: Dual Tire Operation
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 486: 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 5-88 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-92 for more information.
Page 487 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. 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 488: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators.
Page 489: 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 490: 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 491: 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 492: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired). See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Page 493: Used Replacement Wheels
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving.
Page 494: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: If your vehicle has dual wheels or P265/75R16, LT265/75R16 or P265/70R17 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 properamount of clearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspension or other vehicle parts.
Page 495: 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 496: 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 497: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ® Extended Cab Regular Cab and Crew Cab 5-97...
Page 498 1500 Crew Cab 5-98 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 499 A. Spare Tire (Valve G. Hoist Shaft Access Stem Pointed Hole Down) H. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Assembly I. Jack Handle C. Hoist Cable Extensions D. Tire Retainer J. Hoist Lock (If E. Hoist Shaft Equipped) F. Hoist End of Extension Tool 1.
Page 500 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 501 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 502 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 503 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 504 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 505 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 506 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 5-106...
Page 507 Rear Position Front Position 2WD 1500 Series 5-107...
Page 508 8. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. 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.
Page 509: 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 510 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 511 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 512: 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). 5-112 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist...
Page 513 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 514 5-114 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 515 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 516: 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 5-84 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-57 for information regarding proper tire inﬂation and loading your vehicle.
Page 517: Using Cleaner On Fabric
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 518: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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 519: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
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 520: 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. Don’t wash your vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Page 521: 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 522: Cleaning Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
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 523: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 524 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Removes dirt and grime Chrome and Wire Wheel from chrome wheels and Cleaner wire wheel covers. Removes dust, ﬁngerprints, and surface Finish Enhancer contaminants. Spray on wipe off. Removes swirl marks, ﬁne scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface contamination.
Page 525: 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 526: 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 527 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 Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery Fuses Usage HTR A/C Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LOCK (Relay) (Lock Function) HVAC 1...
Page 528: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Fuses Usage 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 FLASH Flasher Module Left Power Windows Circuit CB LT DOORS Breaker TBC 2B Truck Body Controller...
Page 529: Underhood Fuse Block
Device Usage Special Equipment Option TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection 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...
Page 530 5-130...
Page 531 *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 532 Fuses Usage SUNROOF Sunroof SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps Vent Solenoid Canister/Quadrasteer Module Power RR HVAC Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlet — AUX PWR 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 533 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 534: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-14 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 535 Application 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™ 5300 V8** Automatic Transmission VORTEC™...
Page 536 Application VORTEC™ 8100 V8 (Vin G) 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 5-136 Capacities...
Page 537 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 ...6-10 Maintenance Schedule At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km) ...6-11 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-11 At Least Once a Month ...6-11...
Page 538: 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 539: 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 540: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 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 6-14 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-17 .
Page 541 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-18 . 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 542: 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 543 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) Allison transmission only: Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service). See footnote (m). Allison transmission only: Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (normal service).
Page 544: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service Replace spark plugs and inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i). Inspect engine accessory drive belt. An Emission Control Service.
Page 545 (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc. Visually check constant velocity joints, rubber boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 546: Owner Checks And Services
(j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed. (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition. Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped).
Page 547: 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 5-134 . At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll.
Page 548: 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 549: 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 550: 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 551 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (5–Speed (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in without Low Canada 10953465). Gear, RPO MG5) Manual TranSynd™ Synthetic Transmission Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378515, (6–Speed) in Canada 88900701). ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Page 552 Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid Automatic (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Transfer Case Canada 10953626). 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 (Two-Wheel GM 9985830.
Page 553: 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 554 VIN Code Oil Filter Engine Air Cleaner /Filter PCV Valve Spark Plugs Fuel Filter Wiper Blades Wiper Blade Type Wiper Blade Length ® *ACDelco part number ** GM part number †A1518C high-capacity air cleaner ﬁlter may be substituted. 6-18 25010633**/PF44* 25010633**/PF44* 25313349** A1518C*...
Page 555: 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 6-10 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 556 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-20...
Page 557: Customer Assistance And Information
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 ...7-10 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 558: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to GMC. 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 559: Online Owner Center
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should ﬁle with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have.
Page 560: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583).
Page 561: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 562: Roadside Assistance Program
Security While You Travel 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC 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 563: Courtesy Transportation
GMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 564: Plan Ahead When Possible
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances,...
Page 565: Additional Program Information
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle you obrtained if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 566: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy, to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and, if so equipped, to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations.
Page 567: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors 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-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172...
Page 568: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00 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.
Page 569: Current And Past Model Order Forms
Owner’s Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only.
Page 570 NOTES 7-14...
Page 571 Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-20 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ... 4-64 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-46 Additional Program Information ... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-125 Add-On Equipment ... 4-63 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...
Page 572 Audio System(s) (cont.) Radio with CD ... 3-77 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-102 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-126 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-74 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-74 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...
Page 573 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Roof Marker Lamps ... 5-67 Taillamps ... 5-71 Buying New Tires ... 5-89 California Fuel ... 5-5 Canada ... 7-5 Canadian Owners ... ii Canadian Roadside Assistance ... 7-7 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ... 5-134 Car Washes for QUADRASTEER™ Equipped Vehicles ...
Page 574 Child Restraints (cont.) Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-45 Where to Put the Restraint ... 1-42 Chime Level Adjustment ... 3-131 Cigarette Lighter ... 3-21 Cleaning Inside of Your Vehicle ... 5-117 Outside of Your Vehicle ... 5-120 Underbody Maintenance ... 5-123 Video Screen ...
Page 575 Daytime Running Lamps ... 3-16 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Defogging and Defrosting ... 3-24, 3-31 Delayed Locking ... 2-10 Dinghy Towing ... 4-54 Doing Your Own Service Work ... 5-3 Dolly Towing ... 4-56 Dome Lamps ... 3-20 Door Delayed Locking ... 2-10 Locks ...
Page 576 Electrical System (cont.) Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-126 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-126 Windshield Wiper Fuses ... 5-126 Electronic Transfer Case ... 2-44 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs ... 3-51 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-23 Battery ... 5-52 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...
Page 577 Fluid (cont.) Windshield Washer ... 5-46 FM Stereo ... 3-129 Fog Lamps ... 3-17 Folding the Rear Seat ... 1-9 Following Distance ... 4-92 Four-Wheel Drive ... 2-35, 5-60 Four-Wheel-Drive Light ... 3-53 Front Axle ... 5-61 Front Axle Locking Feature ... 2-35 Front Reading Lamps ...
Page 578 Headlamps (cont.) Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ... 5-66 Halogen Bulbs ... 5-64 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps ... 5-70 Roof Marker Lamps ... 5-67 Headphones ... 3-122 Heated Seats ... 1-6 Heating ... 3-31 Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package ...
Page 579 Key Release Button (Manual Transmission) ... 2-23 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW ... 3-68 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ... 2-3 Lamps Exterior ... 3-14 Interior ... 3-19 Lamps On Reminder ... 3-16 Lap Belt ... 1-26 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-16 LATCH System Child Restraints ...
Page 580 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-11 At Least Once a Month ... 6-11 At Least Once a Year ... 6-12 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000km) ... 6-11 Introduction ...
Page 581 New Vehicle Break-In ... 2-21 Noise Control System, Tampering ... 5-62 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 6-17 Odometer ... 3-35 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-17 Engine ... 5-18 Pressure Gage ... 3-52 OIL LIFE RESET ... 3-69 OIL PRESSURE LOW ... 3-69 Older Children, Restraints ...
Page 582 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR ... 3-69 Passenger Sensing System ... 1-81 Passing ... 4-17, 4-92 ® Passlock ... 2-21 Payload ... 4-63 Personalization Button ... 3-59 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ... 4-70 Plan Ahead When Possible ... 7-8 Playing a Cassette Tape ... 3-96 Playing a CD ...
Page 583 Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 3-115 Rear Seat Operation ... 1-9 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions (Extended Cab and Crew Cab) ... 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ... 1-27 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Extended Cab Models) ... 1-46 Rear Seat Top Strap Anchors (Crew Cab Models) ...
Page 584 Safety Belts (cont.) Driver Position ... 1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ... 1-30 Rear Seat Passengers ... 1-27 Right Front Passenger Position ...
Page 585 Single Stage Air Bags ... 1-74 Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Air Bags ... 1-73 Six-Speed (VORTEC™ 8100 V8 and DURAMAX™ 6600 V8 Engines) ... 2-32 Skidding ... 4-19 Snow Plow ... 4-64 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ... 4-41 Spare Tire ...
Page 586 Tires (cont.) Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-91 Wheel Replacement ... 5-92 When It Is Time for New Tires ... 5-88 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater ... 2-25 Tonneau Cover ... 2-67 Top Strap ... 1-43 Top Strap Anchor Location ... 1-45 Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) ...
Page 587 Using Cleaner on Fabric ... 5-117 Using Song List Mode ... 3-113 Using the Recovery Hooks ... 4-52 Vehicle Control ... 4-5 Damage Warnings ... iv Loading ... 4-57 Parking Your ... 2-52 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records ... 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ...
Page 588 Windows ... 2-16 Manual ... 2-16 Power ... 2-17 Swing-Out Windows ... 2-18 Windshield Washer ... 3-10 Fluid ... 5-46 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 5-74 Fuses ... 5-126 Windshield Wipers ... 3-9 Winter Driving ... 4-47 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-131 XM™...

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