Page 1 2006 GMC Canyon Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-10 Safety Belts ... 1-13 Child Restraints ... 1-34 Airbag System ... 1-63 Restraint System Check ... 1-79 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell 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 manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-8 Seatback Latches ...1-9 Rear Seats ...1-10 Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) ...1-10 Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) ...1-12 Safety Belts ...1-13 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-17...
Page 8: 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 do not want to.
Page 9: Power Seats
Power Seats If your vehicle has this feature, there is a control on the outboard side of the front seat(s). Horizontal Control: Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the front of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear of the control.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). Press and hold the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. Heated Seats If your vehicle has this feature, the controls are...
Page 11: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever is located on the outboard side of the seat(s). To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Page 12 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 13 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body.
Page 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Your front seats may have adjustable head restraints. If your vehicle has rear seats, they may have adjustable head restraints. Pull up on the head restraint to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button located on top of the seatback and push down on the head restraint.
Page 15: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches Your vehicle may have front seatbacks that fold forward for easy access to the rear seats or the storage area behind the seats. To fold the seatback forward, push the lever on the side of the seat rearward and pull the seatback forward.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab) The rear seatback(s) in the crew cab can be folded forward. To fold the rear seatback(s) forward, do the following: 1. Disconnect the rear center safety belt latch from the mini buckle by inserting the tip of the safety belt tongue into the slot on the buckle.
Page 17 To return the seatback(s) to the upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the seatback(s) and push it into place. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 18: Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab)
Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) If your vehicle has an extended cab, there may be forward folding seats in the rear area. To fold the rear seat cushion(s) from the stored position to the sitting position, pull the front of the seat cushion down completely.
Page 19: 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: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly.
Page 20: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive.
Page 21 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-15...
Page 22 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-16...
Page 23: 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 is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident...
Page 24: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
If I am 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 are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt.
Page 25 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not 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 26 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 would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not 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.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-22 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 29 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 1-24 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not 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 31: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. When the safety belt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall.
Page 32: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.
Page 33: Center Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a 60/40 split front seat, someone can sit in the center position. When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.
Page 34: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is 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 are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 35 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 36 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. The safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 37: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Your vehicle may have rear safety belt comfort guides for the rear outside positions. Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When attached to a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 38 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 1-32 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 39: Safety Belt Pretensioners
CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 40: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 41 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 42 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? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 43: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.
Page 44 1-38 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 45 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 46: 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 47 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 48 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? 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 49 When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.
Page 50: 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. We recommend 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 51 CAUTION: A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position.
Page 52: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier. The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint...
Page 53 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 54 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Seating positions with top tether anchors. Crew Cab — Rear Seat 1-48 (Top Tether Anchor): Cab — Rear Seat Front Seat — Regular and Extended Cab without Rear Seats (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with...
Page 55 For crew cab models, there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear outboard seating position, located where the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. For extended cab models with rear seats, there are exposed metal lower anchors for each rear seating position, attached to the back wall, near the seat cushion.
Page 56 Extended Cab — Rear Seat For regular and extended cab models without rear seats, there is a top tether anchor located behind a removable cover on the back wall behind the right front passenger seat. You may have to pull the seatback forward to access the anchor.
Page 57 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to anchors, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint,...
Page 58 Crew Cab — Rear Seat 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. If the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions recommends that the top tether be attached, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor (A). Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 2.1.
Page 59 If the position you are using has a ﬁxed or adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether around the head restraint. 2.3. Attach the top tether to the anchor (A). Make sure that you secure the top tether to the top tether anchor and not to the seatback latch (B).
Page 60 Extended Cab — Rear Seat 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts. Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual.
Page 61 3. Tighten the lower anchor attachments and the top tether. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Front Seat — Regular/Extended Cab without Rear Seats Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag and a passenger sensing system.
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
If the position you are using has an adjustable head restraint and you are using a single tether, route the tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts. If the position you are using has a ﬁxed or adjustable head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether...
Page 63 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. 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. 1-57...
Page 64: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt 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 65: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-44. In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 66 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off.
Page 67 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. 1.
Page 68 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 1-62 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 69: Airbag System
8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 9. If the airbag is off, the off indicator on the instrument panel will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to ON or START.
Page 70 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt — even if you have airbags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 71 CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you were leaning forward, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inﬂation before and during a crash.
Page 72: Where Are The Airbags
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-26 for more information.
Page 73 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 74 If your vehicle has a roof-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger and the person seated directly behind that passenger, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-68 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.
Page 75: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold. Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non-deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and help...
Page 76: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
Your vehicle has seat position sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver’s seat and the right front passenger’s seat. Seat position sensors provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 77: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for side impact airbags.
Page 78: Passenger Sensing System
In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an airbag inﬂates, you will need some new parts for your airbag system.
Page 79 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 80 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat the unless passenger airbag status indicator shows off. Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off.
Page 81 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied • the system determines that an infant is present in a rear-facing infant seat • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint •...
Page 82 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 83: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-78 for more information about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system operates.
Page 84: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Is there anything I might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly? Yes. If you add things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end or side sheet metal or height, they may keep the airbag system from working properly.
Page 85: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Page 86: 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 87: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-4 Doors and Locks ...2-7 Door Locks ...2-7 Power Door Locks ...2-8 Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab) ...2-8 Lockout Protection ...2-9 Rear Doors (Extended Cab) ...2-9 Tailgate ...2-9 Windows ...2-11 Manual Windows ...2-11...
Page 88: 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 89: Remote Keyless Entry System
There is one double-sided key for the ignition, driver’s door lock, and tailgate. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number. The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed locksmith how to make extra keys.
Page 90: 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 91 LOCK: Press this button to lock all the doors. The parking lamps may also ﬂash and the horn may chirp when this button is pressed. If a door is open or ajar when the lock button is pressed, the horn will chirp several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content theft-deterrent system is not armed.
Page 92: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 93: 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 94: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks If your vehicle has power door locks, the switches are located on the driver’s and the front passenger’s armrests. Driver’s Switch Shown, Front Passenger’s Switch Similar Press L (lock) to lock all the doors at once. To unlock all the doors, press U (unlock).
Page 95: Lockout Protection
If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, unlock the door and open the door from the outside. To disengage the security locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Using your ignition key, turn the lock to the vertical position.
Page 96 Removing the Tailgate Follow these steps if you want to remove the tailgate: 1. With the tailgate fully open, lift up slightly on the entire tailgate assembly. Remove the retaining cables from both sides of the tailgate by pulling the clips away from the bolt heads while pushing the cable bracket forward.
Page 97: 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 98: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window switches for all windows are located on the driver’s door armrest. In addition, each passenger’s door has its own switch. Crew Cab Switches Shown The power windows will work when the ignition is in ACC (Accessory) or ON or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 99: Sliding Rear Window
Sliding Rear Window If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch in the center of the window and slide the glass to open it. When you close the window, be sure the latch is engaged. Sun Visors To block glare, pull the sun visor down. It can also be detached from the center mount and moved to the side to block glare from that direction.
Page 100: Testing The Alarm
If the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed, but a door is open, the horn will chirp six times. Press the lock button again, within three seconds, and the doors will lock. Close the open door and the system will be activated. If a locked door is not opened using the remote keyless ®...
Page 101: Passlock
® Passlock ® Your vehicle has 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 an incorrect key is used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start.
Page 102: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn to four different positions. LOCK (A): This position locks your ignition. It also locks your transmission on automatic transmission vehicles. It will lock your steering wheel on manual transmission vehicles when the key is removed.
Page 103: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
START (D): This is the position that starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to ON for normal driving. When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio or items plugged into the accessory power outlets.
Page 104: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your Engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner.
Page 105 Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (–18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will 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 106 Automatic Transmission Operation Your automatic transmission has a shift lever on the steering column. It features an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument cluster. This display must be powered anytime the shift lever is capable of being moved out of PARK (P).
Page 107 Make sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application.
Page 108 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD (3). You can use SECOND (2) on hills.
Page 109: Up-Shift Light
THIRD, FOURTH AND FIFTH (3, 4 and 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 110: Four-Wheel Drive
Shift Speeds CAUTION: If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction.
Page 111 Use these buttons to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose from the following: (Two-Wheel High): This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), or if you have a...
Page 112 Shifting from Two-Wheel High to Four-Wheel High Press and release the Four-Wheel High button. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will lock automatically. Shifting from Four-Wheel High to Two-Wheel High Press and release the Two-Wheel High button. This can be done at any speed, and the front axle will unlock automatically.
Page 113 Shifting to NEUTRAL Use NEUTRAL when you plan to tow your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-50 for towing instructions. To shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL, do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. 2. Start the vehicle. 3.
Page 114: Parking Brake
Parking Brake The parking brake pedal is located to the left of the regular brake pedal, near the driver’s door. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push the parking brake pedal down to its fully-applied position with your left foot.
Page 115: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 116 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre.
Page 117: Parking Your Vehicle
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever by pushing the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want. If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still cannot shift out of PARK (P), try this: 1.
Page 118: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 119 CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the automatic transmission 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.
Page 120: Mirrors
Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror While sitting in a comfortable driving position, adjust the outside rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. The control at the bottom of the mirror is the day/night feature that allows adjustment to the mirror so that the glare of headlamps from behind is reduced.
Page 121: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display The vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass, temperature display, and map lamps. Mirror Operation The mirror automatically changes to reduce glare from headlamps behind you. A time delay feature prevents rapid changing from the day to night positions while driving under lights and through traffic.
Page 122: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If the mirror is not adjusted for compass variance, your compass could give false readings. 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 123: Outside Manual Mirrors
Temperature Display Operation The outside air temperature is displayed in the window located at the lower center of the mirror face. Press and hold the far right button for four seconds and release. This will change the temperature reading between degrees Fahrenheit, degrees Celsius, or turn the display off.
Page 124: Outside Convex Mirror
If the mirror begins making a ratcheting sound, the mirror has reached the end of its travel and can go no farther in that direction. To stop the sound, reverse the mirror direction using the control pad. The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash.
Page 125 Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. ® OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or upgrade to the Directions and Connections meet your needs.
Page 126: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, pull on the lever. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have two cupholders located on the lower part of the front doors as well as two cupholders located at the front end of the console. Vehicles with bench seats may have cupholders attached to the front of the center seat.
Page 127: Assist Handles
Assist Handles Your vehicle may have assist handles to be used when getting out of your vehicle. If your vehicle has assist handles, they are located above the front passenger door if you have a regular cab, or above the front and rear passenger doors if you have an extended cab or crew cab.
Page 128 To open a storage box, unhook the bottom and lift the two latches on each side of the storage box. 2-42 Lift the lid from the center area to access the storage box.
Page 129 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-9 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-10 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-15...
Page 130 Section 3 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-39 DIC Controls and Displays ...3-39 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-42 Audio System(s) ...3-46 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-47 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...3-48 AM-FM Radio ...3-48 Radio with CD (MP3) ...3-51 Instrument Panel...
Page 131 NOTES...
Page 132: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar...
Page 133 The main components of your vehicle’s instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-23. D.
Page 134: 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 on the instrument panel, between the two air vents in the center.
Page 135: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel A tilt wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. If you have the tilt steering wheel, you can raise it to the highest level to allow more room for the driver to enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt lever is located on the left side of the steering column, under the turn signal lever.
Page 136: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will automatically return to the off position.
Page 137: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on.
Page 138: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. The windshield wipers work in all ignition positions, except off. This includes the Retained Access Power mode. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-17.
Page 139: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Your vehicle may be equipped with cruise control. turns the system off. (On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Move 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.
Page 140 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 141 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 142: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. (Exterior Lamps): Turn the knob, located to the right of this symbol, to choose one of the four exterior lamp positions. (Off): Turn the knob to this position to turn off all exterior lamps including the DRLs.
Page 143: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on and your key is out of the ignition. To turn off the chime, turn the headlamp switch to off and then back on.
Page 144: Fog Lamps
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp system so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay.
Page 145: Exterior Cargo Lamps
Exterior Cargo Lamps You can use the cargo lamps if you need more light in the cargo area of your vehicle or in the top-box storage units. Press this button, located on the driver side of the instrument panel near the exterior lamp control to turn the cargo lamps on and off.
Page 146: Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. Battery Run-Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome lamp if it is left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is in LOCK.
Page 147: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have an ashtray and cigarette lighter. Your ashtray is located in your center console area. The ashtray can be removed for cleaning. When the ashtray is removed, this area can also be used as a cupholder.
Page 148: Fan Knob
Fan Knob (Fan): The center knob on the control panel is used to control the fan speed. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. If the knob is set on “0” (zero), some outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed according to the position of the mode knob.
Page 149: Outlet Adjustment
You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again. This is normal. The system is designed to make adjustments to help with fuel economy while still maintaining the selected temperature. The air conditioning system removes moisture from the air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling...
Page 150: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement.
Page 151: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 152: 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). The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running.
Page 153: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts. The driver safety belt light will also be provided and stay on for several seconds, then it will ﬂash for several more.
Page 154: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensors, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 155: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. Your instrument panel has a passenger airbag status indicator. United States When the ignition key is turned to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check.
Page 156 Never put a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the airbag is off. Here is why: CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, even...
Page 157: Battery Warning Light
If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. See your dealer for service. CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 158: Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) This light appears when you need to shift to the next higher gear on a manual transmission vehicle. Shifting when the indicator light is on will help you get the best fuel economy. See “Up-Shift Light” under Manual Transmission Operation on page 2-22 for more information.
Page 159: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-28 for more information. The light will stay on if your parking brake does not release fully.
Page 160: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer is near the top of the gage, the engine is too hot. It means that your engine coolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions, you should pull off the road, stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Page 161 Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty.
Page 162: If The Light Is Flashing
If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If the Light Is On Steady”...
Page 163 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. 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 164: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Light CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 165: Security Light
Security Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the key to START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the ignition is turned on, and the light ﬂashes, the ® Passlock system has entered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock...
Page 166: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) Indicator Light
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light This light turns on whenever the Daytime Running Lamps are on. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 3-15 for more information. Fuel Gage When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining in the fuel tank.
Page 167: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays information such as the trip odometer, personalization features, and warning messages. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster. DIC Controls and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the ignition is on.
Page 168: Automatic Door Locks
Engine Oil Life System Press the reset stem until OIL LIFE RESET appears — alternating between OIL LIFE and RESET — on the DIC display. The engine oil life system calculates an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. The CHANGE OIL message will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions.
Page 169 The following are the available modes: Lock 1 (default): On vehicles with an automatic transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P) and unlocks all of the doors when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). On vehicles with a manual transmission, this mode locks all of the doors when the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h) and unlocks all of the doors...
Page 170: Dic Warnings And Messages
The following are the available modes: RFA 1 (default): This mode ﬂashes the parking lamps when you press the lock or unlock buttons on the remote keyless entry transmitter. RFA 2: This mode ﬂashes the parking lamps and sounds the horn when you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 171: Change Oil
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF This message will be displayed when the engine coolant temperature is too high and the air conditioning in your vehicle needs to be turned off. See Engine Overheating on page 5-28 and Climate Control System on page 3-19 for more information. It will be displayed along with the ENG HOT message.
Page 172: Low Fuel
ENG (Engine) HOT This message will be displayed when your engine coolant temperature is hot. Check your engine coolant temperature gage. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-32 for more information. You should have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer as soon as possible if you suspect your engine is overheating.
Page 173 PARK BRK (Brake) This message will be displayed when your vehicle’s parking brake is active. See Parking Brake on page 2-28 and Brake System Warning Light on page 3-30 for more information. The message will clear from the display after the parking brake is released. REDUCED POWER This message will be displayed when your vehicle’s engine power is reduced.
Page 174: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience. See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s audio system, you can use it with less effort, as well as take advantage of its features.
Page 175: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio
Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving. While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.
Page 176: Setting The Time For Radios With Radio
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 177: Finding A Station
Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The display will show the 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 178: Radio Messages
To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, ﬁrst exit out of audio mode by pressing another button, causing the radio to perform that function or by waiting ﬁve seconds for the display to return to time of day.
Page 179: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 180: Playing The Radio
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada (if available). XM™ offers over 100 coast-to-coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming. XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name.
Page 181 Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will show the 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 182: Setting The Tone (Bass/Treble)
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 the treble level. If a station is weak or noisy, decrease the treble.
Page 183: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type select mode. TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob again, to select a PTY. 3.
Page 184 INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 185 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 Signl Loss of signal Loading Acquiring channel audio (after 4 second delay) Off Air Channel not in service CH Unavl Channel no longer...
Page 186 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 Lock Theft lock active Radio ID Radio ID label (channel 0) Unknown Radio ID not known (should only be if hardware failure) Check XM...
Page 187: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the display. The CD should begin playing. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob.
Page 188 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed.
Page 189: Mp3 Format
Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 ﬁles are recorded on a CD-R disc. • Make sure to ﬁnalize the disc when burning an MP3 disc, using multiple sessions.
Page 190 No Folder When the CD contains only compressed ﬁles, the ﬁles will be located under the root folder. The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists. When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT.
Page 191 Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in, and READING will appear on the display. The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol will appear on the display. If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off, ﬁrst press the eject button or the DISPL knob.
Page 192 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed. Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed.
Page 193 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch between track mode, folder/playlist mode, and time of day mode. The display will show only eight characters, but there can be up to four pages of text. If there are more than eight characters in the song, folder, or playlist name, pressing this knob within two seconds will take you to the next page of text.
Page 194: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 195 INFO (Information): When the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time. For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY, and the name of the program (if available).
Page 196 Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3.
Page 197 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FAD appears on the display.
Page 198 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode. P-TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display. 2. Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY.
Page 199 RDS Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message. The message may display the artist, song title, call in phone numbers, etc. If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message will appear every three seconds.
Page 200 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed, try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a soft marker instead. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you could...
Page 201 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the display. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button (if not already in CD mode), then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display.
Page 202 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, press and release the RPT button. RPT will appear on the display. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. •...
Page 203: Using Song List Mode
INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To change the default on the display, track or elapsed time, press the knob until you see the display you want, then press and hold the knob until the radio beeps. The selected display will now be the default.
Page 204 To delete tracks from the song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to be deleted.
Page 205: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-Rds Radios)
CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 206: Radio Reception
Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug the item from the accessory power outlet. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night.
Page 207: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the internal lens of the CD optics with lubricants. Fixed Mast Antenna The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.
Page 208 NOTES 3-80...
Page 209: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunken Driving ...4-3 Control of a Vehicle ...4-6 Braking ...4-6 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...4-7 Braking in Emergencies ...4-8 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-9 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-12 Passing ...4-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Off-Road Driving ...4-15...
Page 210: 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 1-13. CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be ready for anything.”...
Page 211: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: •...
Page 212 It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 213 The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I will be careful” is not the right answer. What if there is an emergency, a need to take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the...
Page 214: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road. 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.
Page 215: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) 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 216: 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 217: Traction Control System (Tcs)
Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS) 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 218: Steering
Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 219: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 220: 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 221 • 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 222: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems — brakes, steering, and acceleration — do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked.
Page 223: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6 and Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) on page 4-7. 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 224 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 the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can.
Page 225: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize 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 226: 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 227 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 228: Driving Uphill
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 229 • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. • Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there.
Page 230: Driving Downhill
Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall, when going up a hill. • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N), or pressing the clutch if your vehicle has a manual transmission, to rev-up the engine and regain forward momentum.
Page 231 CAUTION: Heavy braking when going down a hill can cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious accident. Apply the brakes lightly when descending a hill and use a low gear to keep vehicle speed under control.
Page 232: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 233: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any 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 234: Driving In Water
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You cannot 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 235 If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water. And, as long as the tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start the engine.
Page 236: Driving At Night
Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. •...
Page 237: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass. Even the inside of the glass can build up a ﬁlm caused by dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and ﬂash more than clean glass would, making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Page 238 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 239: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.
Page 240: 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. 4-32 Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: •...
Page 241: 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 242: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance.
Page 243: Highway Hypnosis
Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? •...
Page 244: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in ﬂat or rolling terrain. 4-36 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.
Page 245 CAUTION: Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down. They could get so hot that they would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill.
Page 246: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-55. 4-38 Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 247 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 (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall.
Page 248: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 249 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 250: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck, but you must use caution.
Page 251: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks Your vehicle may be equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving.
Page 252: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 253 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-55 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-61. There is also important information on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 254 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) x 2 Available Cargo Weight = 4-46 Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
Page 255 Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) x 5 = Available Cargo Weight = Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 256 Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights. Please note your vehicle’s Certiﬁcation/Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details.
Page 257: Truck-Camper Loading Information
There is also important loading information for off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving” under Off-Road Driving on page 4-15. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle. Two-Tiered Loading By positioning four 2”...
Page 258: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing”...
Page 259 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground: 1. Drive the vehicle to be towed into position behind the tow vehicle. 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-28 for more information.
Page 260: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never tow your vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
Page 261 CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured.
Page 262 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. Make sure the wheels are straight before towing. For manual transmission vehicles, make sure the wheels are straight before proceeding to the next steps.
Page 263 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle. For manual transmission vehicles, make sure the wheels are straight before proceeding to the next steps.
Page 264: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even at all.
Page 265: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure your rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you’ll be driving.
Page 266 Vehicle* Axle Ratio 2WD Regular Cab Automatic Transmission, 3.73 2.8L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.42 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.73 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Vehicle* Axle Ratio 2WD Extended Cab...
Page 267 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Manual Transmission, 3.73 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Vehicle* Axle Ratio 2WD Crew Cab Automatic Transmission, 3.73 2.8L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.42 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission,...
Page 268 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Automatic Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Automatic Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Automatic Transmission, 4.10 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.73 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission, 4.10 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 4.10 3.5L Engine Vehicle*...
Page 269 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Automatic Transmission, 4.10 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 4.10 2.8L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.42 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 3.73 3.5L Engine Manual Transmission, 4.10 3.5L Engine Vehicle* Axle Ratio 4WD Crew Cab Automatic Transmission, 3.73 2.8L Engine Automatic Transmission, 4.10 2.8L Engine Automatic Transmission,...
Page 270: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue...
Page 271 the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating). The effect of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight. Consider the following example: A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle.
Page 272: Safety Chains
The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight. Since tongue weight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight, you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6,000 lbs (2 721 kg).
Page 273: Trailer Brakes
Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 lbs (450 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 274: Driving On Grades
Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, just move that hand to the left. To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the right. Always back up slowly and, if possible, have someone guide you.
Page 275: 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 276: Trailer Recommendations
Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission ﬂuid (don’t overﬁll), engine oil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling system and brake system.
Page 277: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-5 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10...
Page 278 Section 5 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-53 Tires ...5-55 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-56 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ...5-58 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-61 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-62 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-64 Buying New Tires ...5-64 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-66 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-66 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-68...
Page 279: 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 280: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task.
Page 281: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it. This may cause wind noise and affect windshield washer performance. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
Page 282: California Fuel
California Fuel If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. See the underhood emission control label. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal speciﬁcations, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Page 283: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under your warranty.
Page 284: Filling The Tank
Filling the 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 285 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Page 286: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 287: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle on the lower left side of the instrument panel. 2. Release the secondary latch on the hood. It is located below the front center of the hood.
Page 288: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.8L engine (3.5L engine similar), you will see the following: 5-12...
Page 289: Engine Oil
A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-36. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25. C. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (low in engine compartment).
Page 290: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area (L), you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil. But you must use the right kind. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-108.
Page 291: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 292: Engine Oil Life System
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 293: How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine 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 OIL message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 294: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/ﬁlter 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. 5-18 When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the ﬁrst oil change after each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval.
Page 295: Automatic Transmission Fluid
CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 296: How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transmission.
Page 297 Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for about three seconds in each range.
Page 298: Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while it is hot. A cold check is used only as a reference. If the ﬂuid level is low, add only enough of the proper ﬂuid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check.
Page 299: How To Add Fluid
Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the ﬁller plug. 2. Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. 3. If the ﬂuid level is good, install the plug and be sure it is fully seated. If the ﬂuid level is low, add more ﬂuid as described in the next steps.
Page 300: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with hydraulic clutch ﬂuid. The hydraulic clutch ﬂuid reservoir cap has this symbol on it. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location.
Page 301: 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 is in place in the reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ®...
Page 302: What To Use
What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture, you do not need to add anything else. CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous.
Page 303: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant recovery tank cap has this symbol on it. It is located toward the rear of the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
Page 304: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel.
Page 305: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: • Climb a long hill on a hot day.
Page 306: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Engine Cooling Fan C. Radiator Pressure Cap If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 307 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine ﬁre, and you could be burned.
Page 308 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet, but the coolant level is not at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more information.
Page 309: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
CAUTION: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiator pressure cap — even a little — they can come out at high speed. Never turn the cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap, is hot.
Page 310 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL COLD mark. 5. Reinstall the cap on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure cap off. 5-34 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot.
Page 311: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 312: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4.
Page 313: Brakes
Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. Water can cause the solution to freeze and damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts of the washer system. Also, water does not clean as well as washer ﬂuid.
Page 314: Checking Brake Fluid
So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 315 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 6-13. Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it.
Page 316: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum 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 317: 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. When you replace parts of your braking system —...
Page 318: Jump Starting
Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous because: •...
Page 319 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on the other vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) and a remote negative ( ) jump starting terminal. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the terminal locations.
Page 320 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Page 321 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct order, making sure that the cables do not touch each other or other metal.
Page 322: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check and Change 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 To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Page 323: Front Axle
A. Drain Plug B. Filler Plug If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Remove the plug and add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 324: Bulb Replacement
If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 325: Headlamps
Headlamps Composite Headlamp System A. Low-Beam Headlamp/DRL B. High-Beam Headlamp To replace the headlamp bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. 2. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside the engine compartment.
Page 326: Front Turn Signal, Parking And Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Sealed Beam Headlamps To replace the headlamp capsule, do the following: 1. Remove the four retainer screws and the retainer. 2. Pull the headlamp capsule toward you and unplug the electrical connector from it. 3. Remove the old headlamp capsule. 4.
Page 327: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace the CHMSL bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the housing. 3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4.
Page 328: Replacement Bulbs
To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 2-9 for more information. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch. 3. Pull out the lamp assembly. 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing.
Page 329: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15.
Page 330 4. To install the new wiper insert, slide the insert (D), notched end last, into the end with two blade claws (A). Slide the insert all the way through the blade claws at the opposite end (B). The plastic caps (C) will be forced off as the insert is fully inserted.
Page 331: 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 Manual.
Page 332: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into its sidewall. The examples below show a typical passenger vehicle tire and a compact spare tire sidewall. Passenger Vehicle Tire Example (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description.
Page 333 Compact Spare Tire Example (A) Temporary Use Only: The compact spare tire or temporary use tire has a tread life of approximately 3,000 miles (5 000 km) and should not be driven at speeds over 65 mph (105 km/h). The compact spare tire is for emergency use when a regular road tire has lost air and gone ﬂat.
Page 334: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Size The following illustration shows an example of a typical passenger vehicle tire size. (A) 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 335 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to its width. Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials. Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim.
Page 336 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 337: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to curb weight, accessory weight, occupant weight, and cargo weight. Vehicle Placard: A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle’s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and recommended inﬂation pressure.
Page 338: Tire Inspection And Rotation
When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire. If you have a compact spare tire, it should be at 60 psi (420 kPa). See Spare Tire on page 5-92 for additional information. How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Page 339 When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct rotation patterns shown here. If your vehicle has a compact spare tire or a spare tire that does not match your vehicle’s road tires and wheels, in size and type, do not include the spare in the tire rotation.
Page 340: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is 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 341 CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control of your vehicle while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, brands, or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes, brands, or types may also cause damage to your vehicle.
Page 342: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability and resistance to rollover.
Page 343 Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 344: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis.
Page 345: Used Replacement Wheels
CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose air and make you lose control. You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured.
Page 346: Tire Chains
Tire Chains CAUTION: If your vehicle has P225/75R15, P265/75R15 or P235/75R15 size tires, do not use tire chains. They can damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes, suspension, or other vehicle parts.
Page 347: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 348: 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. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6 for more information. 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 349: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of the wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The tools you will need are located under the passenger’s seat.
Page 350 For regular and extended cab vehicles, the jack and wheel blocks are located under the cover at the center of the vehicle behind the front seats. Regular/Extended Cab The vehicle will have a cover if it is an extended or regular cab.
Page 351 3. Remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer by turning the wing nut counterclockwise. 4. Put the wheel blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the tire on the other side, at the opposite end of the vehicle.
Page 352 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (D) and the jack handle extensions (A) as shown below. 2. Insert the hoist end (chiseled end) of the extension tool (C) through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. The chiseled end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
Page 353: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. The tools you will be using include the jack (A), the wheel blocks (B), the extension tool (C), the jack handle extensions (D), and the wheel wrench (E).
Page 354 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts by turning it counterclockwise. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. 5-78 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.
Page 355 Front Position Front Position If the ﬂat tire is on the front of the vehicle, position 3. Position the jack (A) under the vehicle as shown for the jack to the rear of the front tire in the pocket the front or rear locations. off of the frame.
Page 356 Rear Position If the ﬂat tire is on the rear, position the jack under the rear axle and get as close as possible to the shock absorber. 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.
Page 357 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. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 358 9. 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 5-82...
Page 359 Rear Position 10. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely. CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 360: Secondary Latch System
11. Tighten the wheel nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the center cap. Place the cap on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats ﬂush with the wheel.
Page 361 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable end ﬁtting is visible. 2. If the cable end ﬁtting 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 362 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 wheel. 9.
Page 363 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 from the spare.
Page 364: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 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. Notice: Storing an aluminum wheel with a ﬂat tire under your vehicle for an extended period of time or with the valve stem pointing up may damage the...
Page 365 3. Attach the wheel wrench and extensions together. 4. Insert the hoist end through the hole in the rear bumper and into the funnel-shaped guide. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire part way up. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening and the valve stem is pointed down.
Page 366 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, check to make sure the tire valve stem is pointing down, then use the wheel wrench to loosen and then tighten the cable.
Page 367 Crew Cab A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut A. Jack B. Wheel Blocks C. Wing Nut Regular/Extended Cab 5-91...
Page 368: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Compact Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a compact spare tire. Although the compact spare tire was fully inﬂated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air over time. Check the inﬂation pressure regularly. It should be 60 psi (420 kPa). Notice: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the compact spare tire is installed on your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel drive until you can have...
Page 369: Appearance Care
Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle. This spare was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on it. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive and the different size spare tire is installed, keep the vehicle in two-wheel drive.
Page 370 Notice: If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning glass surfaces on your vehicle, you could scratch the glass. When cleaning the glass on your vehicle, use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner. Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in your vehicle’s breathing space.
Page 371: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on ﬂoor carpet and carpeted ﬂoor mats. For soils, always try to remove them ﬁrst with plain water or club soda.
Page 372: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces.
Page 373: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun.
Page 374: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damaging protective trim, never use auto or chrome polish, steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum.
Page 375: Tires
Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes.
Page 376: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.
Page 377: 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 378: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical problem, be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 379: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. To remove the cover, push in on the tab on the end of the cover and lift.
Page 380 5-104...
Page 381 Fuses Usage Daylight Running Lamps (If Equipped) AUX PWR 1 Accessory Power 1 STOP Brake Switch, Stoplamps BLWR Climate Control Fan S/ROOF Sunroof (If Equipped) Air Conditioning Control Head Power Seat Circuit Breaker PWR/SEAT (If Equipped) RT HDLP Passenger’s Side Headlamp LT HDLP Driver’s Side Headlamp AUX PWR 2...
Page 382 Fuses TRN/HAZRD Rear Turn/Hazard Lights REAR ERLS Map Sensor, Can Purge Solenoid PCMI Powertrain Control Module (PCM) TRANS Transmission Solenoid Ignition, Clutch Starter Switch, Neutral Safety Back-Up Switch, Ignition Coils 1-5, Air Conditioning Relay Injectors Anti-lock Brake System 1 ABS 1 (ABS Logic) Front Park/Turn Lamps, Driver and FRT PRK...
Page 383 Relays Usage Daylight Running Lamps (If Equipped) BEAM SEL Beam Selection Ignition 3, Climate Control, IGN 3 HVAC Climate Control Head Fuse, Power Seat Fuse Retained Accessory Power (Power Window Fuse, Wiper/Washer Switch Fuse), Sunroof Fuse Front Parking Lamp Fuse, Rear PRK/LAMP Parking Lamps HDLP...
Page 384: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate conversion capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Application Cooling System 2.8L Engine 3.5L Engine Engine Oil with Filter 2.8 L Engine 3.5 L Engine Fuel Tank Transmission (Drain and Reﬁll)
Page 385 Engine Speciﬁcations Type VIN Code 2.8L 3.5L Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) Manual Automatic 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) Manual 5-109...
Page 386 NOTES 5-110...
Page 387 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-9 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-13...
Page 388: 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 389 Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. So please read the following and note how you drive. If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition, ®...
Page 390: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check it, and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15.
Page 391 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-13. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (g). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 392: 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 and Miles (Kilometers) Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks. Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components.
Page 393: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however, urge that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded.
Page 394: Owner Checks And Services
(f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, body door and fuel door hinges, latches and locks (including glove box and console doors), hood latch assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, and any moving seat hardware. Lubricate hood safety lever pivot and prop rod pivot and tailgate latch bolt, handle assembly pivot points, and hinges.
Page 395: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 5-13 for further details.
Page 396: 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 397: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System 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. It should be parked on a level surface.
Page 398: Underbody Flushing Service
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll.
Page 399: 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 starburst symbol.
Page 400 Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part Front and No. U.S. 12378261, in Rear Axle Canada 10953455) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. Synchromesh Transmission Fluid Transfer Case (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in Canada 10953465). Chassis Lubricant Rear Driveline (GM Part No.
Page 401: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Part Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 4WD Vehicle 2WD Vehicle Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter 2.8L Engine 3.5L Engine Spark Plugs Windshield Wiper Blades Driver’s Side —...
Page 402: 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. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 403 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 404 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 405 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...7-2 Online Owner Center ...7-4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ...7-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Courtesy Transportation ...7-8 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ...7-10 Collision Damage Repair ...7-11 Customer Assistance and Information...
Page 406: 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 the 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 407 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 408: Online Owner Center
1-800-263-3830.) Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail GMC, refer to the addresses below. United States GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 www.GMC.com...
Page 409: All Overseas Locations
From Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9992 (English) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 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.
Page 410: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Roadside Assistance Program As the 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 411: Canadian Roadside Assistance
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 412: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation, a customer support program for new vehicles. The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required.
Page 413: 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 that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair. Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts.
Page 414: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders 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 415: Collision Damage Repair
If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar ® the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts.
Page 416 Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms. Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts.
Page 417 • Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle.
Page 418: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors.
Page 419: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
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: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172...
Page 420: 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 421 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ... 3-18 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-78 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-101 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-19 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ... 3-27 Readiness Light ...
Page 422 Audio System(s) (cont.) Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-48 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-47 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-77 Understanding Radio Reception ... 3-78 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-79 Automatic Headlamp System ...
Page 423 Check Engine Light ... 3-32 Checking Things Under the Hood ... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ... 5-100 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-40 Infants and Young Children ... 1-37 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ... 1-46 Older Children ... 1-34 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ...
Page 424 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government ... 7-14 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ... 7-14 Roadside Assistance Program ... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ... 7-15 Daytime Running Lamps ...
Page 425 Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Gage ... 3-32 Engine Compartment Overview ... 5-12 Exhaust ... 2-32 Fan Noise ... 5-35 Oil ... 5-13 Oil Life System ... 5-16 Overheating ... 5-28 Starting ... 2-17 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ... 7-10 Exit Lighting ... 3-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...
Page 426 Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-32 Fuel ... 3-38 Speedometer ... 3-24 Tachometer ... 3-24 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Glove Box ... 2-40 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ... 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Head Restraints ... 1-8 Headlamps ...
Page 427 Jump Starting ... 5-42 Keyless Entry System ... 2-3 Keys ... 2-2 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ... 5-56 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ... 3-18 Dome ... 3-17 Dome Lamp Override ... 3-17 Exterior ... 3-14 Exterior Cargo ... 3-17 Fog ... 3-16 Interior ...
Page 428 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ... 6-9 At Least Once a Month ... 6-9 At Least Once a Year ... 6-10 Introduction ... 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ... 6-7 Maintenance Record ... 6-16 Maintenance Requirements ... 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...
Page 429 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ... 5-16 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-34 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 ® ® OnStar System, see OnStar Manual ... 2-38 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ... 3-21 Outside Convex Mirror ... 2-38 Manual Mirrors ...
Page 430 Radios (cont.) Radio with CD ... 3-51 Radio with Six-Disc CD ... 3-66 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-48 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-47 Theft-Deterrent ... 3-77 Understanding Reception ...
Page 431 Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light ... 3-25 Pretensioners ... 1-33 Reminder Light ... 3-25 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-96 Center Front Passenger Position ... 1-27 Driver Position ... 1-18 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-18 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 1-17 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...
Page 432 Service (cont.) Engine Soon Light ... 3-32 Publications Ordering Information ... 7-15 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-77 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-48 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ... 3-47 Sheet Metal Damage ... 5-99 Shifting Into Park (P) ...
Page 433 Tires (cont.) Chains ... 5-70 Changing a Flat Tire ... 5-72 Cleaning ... 5-99 Different Size ... 5-66 If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-71 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ... 5-61 Inspection and Rotation ... 5-62 Installing the Spare Tire ... 5-77 Removing the Flat Tire ...
Page 434 Vehicle Control ... 4-6 Damage Warnings ... iv Loading ... 4-44 Parking Your ... 2-31 Symbols ... iv Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ... 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 5-101 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ... 5-101 Ventilation Adjustment ... 3-21 Visors ...

GMC 2006 Canyon Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Storage Areas

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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