Page 1 2008 HUMMER H2 Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ... 1-2 Rear Seats ... 1-8 Safety Belts ... 1-16 Child Restraints ... 1-36 Airbag System ... 1-64 Restraint System Check ... 1-76 Features and Controls ... 2-1 Keys ...
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Page 3: Using This Manual
Using this Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle to learn about the vehicle’s features and controls. Pictures and words work together to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings You will also ﬁnd notices in this manual. 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: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Front Seats ...1-2 Power Seats ...1-2 Power Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Memory Seat and Mirrors ...1-4 Power Reclining Seatbacks ...1-5 Head Restraints ...1-7 Rear Seats ...1-8 Heated Seats ...1-8 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-8 Third Row Seat ...1-10 Safety Belts ...1-16 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-22...
Page 6: Front Seats
Front Seats Power Seats Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: •...
Page 7 Power Lumbar If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to operate this feature are located on the outboard side of the seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. • To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control.
Page 8: Memory Seat And Mirrors
Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the driver’s and passenger’s doors. (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seatback. (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback. The light on the button will come on to indicate that the feature is working.
Page 9: Power Reclining Seatbacks
To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. Easy Exit Seat To store the seat exit position: 1. Press and release the button 1. The seat will move to the stored memory position.
Page 10 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. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 12: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Heated Seats On vehicles with rear outboard heated seats, the buttons used to control this feature are located on the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) panel. Driver’s Side RSA Heated Seat Button shown (Heated Seat): To heat the seat cushion, press the button with the heated seat symbol.
Page 13: Folding The Seatbacks
Folding the Seatbacks The seatbacks are equipped with rearward folding head rests (SUV only). When the seatback is being folded down, the head rest will automatically fold rearward. To fold the rear seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of the seat. 2.
Page 14: Third Row Seat
Returning the Seats to an Upright Position 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 15: Folding The Seatback
Folding the Seatback To fold the seatback, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Page 16: Tilting The Seat
Tilting the Seat 1. Fold the seatback forward using the instructions listed previously. 2. Unlatch the seat from the ﬂoor by pulling up on the lever labeled 2, located on the rear of the seat. 3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the ﬂoor and push it forward until it locks into place.
Page 17 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Pull the lever labeled 3 toward you. 2. While still holding lever 3 toward you, grasp the top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly. 3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down. 4.
Page 18: Removing The Seat
Removing the Seat To remove the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Page 19 Installing the Seat 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 20 2. Once the latches are engaged, pull up on the lever labeled 3 to allow the seat to drop into place. 3. Pull up on the lever labeled 1 to return the seatback to its upright position. 4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
Page 21 CAUTION: People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can easily lose their balance and fall even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. Falling from a moving vehicle may result in serious injuries or death. CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 22: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 1-18...
Page 23 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-19...
Page 24 or the instrument panel... 1-20 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.
Page 25 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Page 26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-36 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-39.
Page 27 What is wrong with this? The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give as much protection this way. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt snugly against your body.
Page 28 What is wrong with this? The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 1-24 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? The belt is buckled in the wrong place. CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? The belt is over an armrest. 1-26 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 31 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 32 What is wrong with this? The belt is behind the body. 1-28 CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 33 What is wrong with this? The belt is twisted across the body. 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/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 34 Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in your vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is adjustable, so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 2.
Page 35 4. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 36: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
Page 37 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-33...
Page 38 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 39 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 40 Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 1-36 The manufacturer’s instructions that come with the booster seat, state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt until the child passes the below ﬁt test: •...
Page 41: Safety Belts
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 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. The child might slide under the lap belt. The belt force would then be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 43 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 CAUTION: People should never hold an infant in their arms while riding in a vehicle. An infant does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash an infant will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) infant will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 45 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 46: Child Restraints
What are the different types of add-on child restraints? Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and age but also whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used.
Page 47: Child Restraint Systems
CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 48 A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. 1-44 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle CAUTION: A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly...
Page 49 To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
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 children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your child restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. Wherever you install a child restraint, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle.
Page 52 Lower Anchors Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (B). 1-48 Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle.
Page 53 Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 54 For SUV models, there are exposed metal anchors for the second row center and passenger side seating positions. For SUT models, there are exposed metal anchor for the second row center seating position. For SUV models, the top tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each position in the second row.
Page 55 Second Row Seats — SUT For SUV models with third row seating, the top tether anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for the passenger side seating position in the third row. Third Row Seat — SUV Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that...
Page 56: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
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 57 CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to tighten. Secure any unused safety belts behind the child restraint so children cannot reach them. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock, if your vehicle has one, after the child restraint has been installed.
Page 58 Second Row Center Position — SUT 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: 1.1.
Page 59 1.5. Return the rear passenger side seatback to its upright position. You may have to move the child restraint to a temporary position to do this. Ensure that the seatback locks and the safety belt is routed properly. Then lower the seat cushion until the seatback and the seat cushion lock into position.
Page 60 Second and Third Row Positions — SUV 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.
Page 61: Securing A Child Restraint In A
If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts.
Page 62 If you need to install more than one child restraint in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-46. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 63 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 64: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1-46. There is a switch in the glove box that you can use to turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 65 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger’s airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a member of a passenger airbag risk group...
Page 66 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if necessary.
Page 67 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. 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 68: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the driver. • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger.
Page 69 CAUTION: Frontal airbags are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to inﬂate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many side crashes. Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle and in the event of a vehicle rollover.
Page 70: Where Are The Airbags
CAUTION: Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide.
Page 71 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The roof-rail airbags for the driver, right front passenger, and second row outboard passengers are in the ceiling above the side windows. 1-67...
Page 72 Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar If your vehicle has roof-rail airbags and a third row passenger seat, the airbags are located in the ceiling above the rear windows for the outboard passenger positions in the third row. 1-68 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing...
Page 73: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s or right front passenger’s head and chest. However, they are only designed to inﬂate if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.
Page 74: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the inﬂator. Gas from the inﬂator ﬁlls the airbag causing the bag to break out of the cover and deploy. The inﬂator, the airbag, and related hardware are all part of the airbag module.
Page 75 The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle, nor does it prevent people from leaving the vehicle.
Page 76: Airbag Off Switch
Airbag Off Switch Your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch located in the glove box that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger’s airbag. Your switch may vary slightly. United States 1-72 This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger’s position is a member of a passenger risk group identiﬁed by the national government as follows:...
Page 77 Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Page 78 The airbag off light will stay on to remind you that the airbag is off. The right front passenger’s airbag will remain off until you turn it back on again. CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 79: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in several places around your vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Page 80: Restraint System Check
Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my airbag system? If you have questions, call Customer Assistance. The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual.
Page 81: Replacing Restraint System Parts
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 82 NOTES 1-78...
Page 83: Features And Controls
Section 2 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-8 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Liftgate (SUV) ...2-13...
Page 84 Section 2 Object Detection Systems ...2-50 Rear Vision Camera ...2-50 ® OnStar System ...2-53 Universal Home Remote System ...2-57 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ...2-57 Features and Controls Storage Areas ...2-64 Glove Box ...2-64 Cupholder(s) ...2-64 Center Console Storage ...2-64 Luggage Carrier ...2-65 Rear Seat Armrest ...2-65...
Page 85: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 86: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
The key can be used for the ignition and all door locks. The key has a bar-coded key tag that the dealer/retailer or qualiﬁed locksmith can use to make new keys. Store this information in a safe place, not in your vehicle.
Page 87 At times you may notice a decrease in operating range. This is normal for any RKE 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 88 (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps will ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will chirp when is pressed again within three seconds of the previous press of the lock button.
Page 89: Battery Replacement
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to be re-coded to match the new transmitter. The lost transmitter will no longer work after the new transmitters are re-coded.
Page 90: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start The remote start feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 91 (Remote Start): Press and release the lock button and then press and hold the remote start button to start the vehicle. To start the vehicle using the remote start feature: 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the transmitter’s lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter’s remote start button until the turn signal lights ﬂash.
Page 92: Doors And Locks
Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the vehicle must be started with the key. After the key is removed from the ignition, the vehicle can be remote started again. The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction.
Page 93: Power Door Locks
CAUTION: (Continued) • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless entry system or the key.
Page 94: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle may have rear door security locks. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. The rear door security locks are located on the inside edge of each rear door. You must open the rear doors to access them.
Page 95: Liftgate (Suv)
Liftgate (SUV) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the liftgate:...
Page 96: Midgate (Sut)
® Midgate (SUT) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the Midgate because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can not see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the cargo covers on and ®...
Page 97 3. Press either one of the two power Midgate latch release buttons. The Midgate will move slightly forward from its closed position. The latch release buttons operate while the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, in RAP mode, or up to ten minutes after removing the key.
Page 98: Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier
Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier Opening the Spare Tire Carrier To open the spare tire carrier, do the following: 1. Press the button on the pin (B), which is attached to the cable (A), to remove the pin from the latch nut (C). 2-16 2.
Page 99 Opening the Tailgate SUT Model Spare Tire Carrier shown, SUV Model similar Lift the release handle while pulling the tailgate 3. Swing the spare tire carrier to the side. toward you. 2-17...
Page 100 Closing the Spare Tire Carrier To close the spare tire carrier, do the following: 1. On SUT models swing the tailgate up until it latches ﬁrmly into place. CAUTION: The spare tire carrier must be secured so that it does not strike and injure someone. Always close it into the latch forcefully.
Page 101: 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 102: Power Windows
Power Windows A power window switch is located on the armrest of each side door. The switches operate while the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-29. The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the passenger’s windows.
Page 103 Global Window Feature The global window up and express-down button is located on the instrument panel. This feature allows all side windows and Midgate window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the same time. ª (Window Express-Down): Press the express-down button to lower all side windows and Midgate window, if equipped, without stopping.
Page 104 Midgate Window (Midgate Window): On vehicles with a Midgate, the switch to operate the window is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. ª : Press to express-down the window. : Press to express-up the window.
Page 105: Sun Visors
The window auto-reversal function can be overridden in the express override mode. To override, the window must be operated manually by pressing and holding the Midgate window switch or the global window button. This must be done within two seconds after the Midgate window has stopped at a partially open position.
Page 106: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system.
Page 107: Testing The Alarm
Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not activate if you lock the doors with the vehicle’s key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the RKE transmitter.
Page 108: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® PASS-Key III+ ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 109 If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5-110. If the engine still does not start with the other key, your vehicle needs service.
Page 110: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km).
Page 111: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 112: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position – this is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving.
Page 113: Engine Coolant Heater
Notice: The engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer/retailer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly.
Page 114: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation ® Your vehicle has a Hydra-Matic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display comes on when the ignition key is turned to the ON/RUN position. There are several different positions for the shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels.
Page 115 To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-39. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels.
Page 116 SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes. Use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you may also want to use the brakes off and on. FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes.
Page 117 Driver Shift Control (DSC) Your vehicle has a Driver Shift Control (DSC). The DSC controls the vehicle’s transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by allowing you to select a desired range of gears. To use this feature: 1.
Page 118: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle is equipped with a tow/haul mode. The button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. See “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-55 for more information.
Page 119 When in this mode you can also choose to lock the rear axle for additional traction in extreme off-road situations. See Locking Rear Axle on page 4-6. Notice: Operating your vehicle in Four-Wheel-Low Lock above 50 mph (80 km/h) for any extended period of time could cause damage to the transfer case.
Page 120 Shifting between Four-Wheel High and Four-Wheel-High Lock With the vehicle traveling less than 40 mph (64 km/h), turn the dial to the Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock position. The indicator light on the dial will ﬂash while shifting. It will remain on when the shift is complete.
Page 121 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Low Lock To shift from Four-Wheel-Low Lock to Four-Wheel High or Four-Wheel-High Lock, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of Four-Wheel-Low Lock is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h).
Page 122: Parking Brake
Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3.
Page 123: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into PARK (P) CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
Page 124: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 125: Parking Over Things That Burn
If you still are unable to shift out of PARK (P): 1. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. While holding down the brake pedal, press the shift lever button again. 3. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you still cannot move the shift lever from PARK (P), consult your dealer/retailer or a professional towing service.
Page 126: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle.
Page 127: Mirrors
CAUTION: Full-time four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even if the shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set the parking brake.
Page 128: Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation : Press this button to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light to the left of the button will turn on to indicate when the feature is on. Once the mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted.
Page 129: Compass Variance
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 130: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle has outside power foldaway mirrors, the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. • Press (A) to select the driver side mirror. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) again to deselect this mirror.
Page 131: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, the driver’s outside mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-45. Park Tilt Mirrors The vehicle’s outside mirrors can also perform a park tilt function.
Page 132: Object Detection Systems
Object Detection Systems Rear Vision Camera Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear vision camera system. Read this entire section before using the camera system. The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle.
Page 133 Cleaning the Camera Screen To manually slide out the rear camera screen for cleaning, do the following: 1. Shift into (P) PARK. 2. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position. 3. Press and hold the right button on the inside rear view mirror for ﬁve seconds.
Page 134 Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located on the rear bumper. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual distance. The area displayed by the camera is limited. The camera does not display objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper.
Page 135: Onstar System
Notice: The spare tire extends farther away from rear of the vehicle than the trailer hitch shown on rear vision camera display. Your spare tire could hit an object even though there appears to be enough distance on the display between the trailer hitch and objects behind you causing vehicle or property damage.
Page 136 A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 137 Available Services included with Directions & Connections Plan • All Safe and Sound Plan Services • Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) • RideAssist • Information and Convenience Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice commands.
Page 138: How Onstar Service Works
How OnStar Service Works Your vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of recording and transmitting vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an OnStar Call Center at the time of an OnStar button press, Emergency button press or if your airbags or AACN system deploys.
Page 139: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Page 140 Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming.
Page 141 2. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. It can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit and may be a colored button. Press this button.
Page 142 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code If you have questions or need help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to www.learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 143 Your garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) may also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program your Universal Home Remote.
Page 144 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
Page 145 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 146: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle has cupholders located in front of the center console, in the rear center armrest, and in the rear of the vehicle on the left side. 2-64 Center Console Storage Your vehicle has a center console located between the...
Page 147: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier If your vehicle has this feature, you can load cargo on your vehicle. The luggage carrier consists of siderails attached to the roof. The crossrails attach into the siderails and can be moved back and forth to accommodate securing various cargo sizes.
Page 148: All-Weather Cargo Area (Sut)
All-Weather Cargo Area (SUT) Your vehicle has features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Even when the water management system is working properly and the cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water may be present in the drain holes.
Page 149: Sunroof
Cargo Area Floor Drains Your vehicle also has four cargo-area ﬂoor drains (A) located under the cargo mat, if it has this feature, near the sides of the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned periodically to allow water to exit the cargo area.
Page 150 Express-Open/Close Sunroof The sunroof has a feature which allows the sunroof panel to be opened or closed without continuously pressing the switch. The express-open can be stopped at any time by pushing the front of the switch a second time. The sunroof has four positions: •...
Page 151 Section 3 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-9 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer ...3-11 Cruise Control ...3-12 Exterior Lamps ...3-15...
Page 152 Section 3 Highbeam On Light ...3-47 Tow/Haul Mode Light ...3-47 Fuel Gage ...3-47 Low Fuel Warning Light ...3-48 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons) ...3-49 DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) ...3-54 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-56 DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) ...3-63 Audio System(s) ...3-72...
Page 153 NOTES...
Page 154: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 155 The main components of the instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-29. B. Midgate Window Switch (SUT). See Power Windows on page 2-20. Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (SUV). See Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 3-11. C.
Page 156: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They also let the police and other emergency vehicles know you have a problem. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 157: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following:...
Page 158: 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.
Page 159: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it.
Page 160: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever.
Page 161: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer If your vehicle has a rear window washer/wiper, the button is located on the instrument panel to the left of the instrument panel cluster. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 162: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip, and you could lose control.
Page 163: Setting Cruise Control
+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. SET − (Set/Coast): Press this button to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory.
Page 164 Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel.
Page 165: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle’s speed, load, and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle’s speed.
Page 166 The exterior lamps control has four positions: (Off): Turn the control to this position to turn off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turning the headlamp control to the off position again will turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the off position will only work for vehicles that are shifted into the PARK (P) position.
Page 167: 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 or AUTO and then back on, or close and re-open the door.
Page 168: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO, the automatic headlamp system will turn on the headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps, and the instrument panel lights.
Page 169: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened and turns off when all doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the instrument panel brightness knob, located next to the exterior lamps control, clockwise to the farthest position.
Page 170: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. Your vehicle may have one outlet located inside the storage bin below the climate control system, one outlet inside the center ﬂoor console and two outlets on the rear of the center ﬂoor console.
Page 171: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter If your vehicle has an ashtray, it is removable and ﬁts into the front cupholder. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 172: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System The heating, cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle can be controlled with this system. Your vehicle also has a ﬂow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Different climate control settings can be selected for the driver and passengers.
Page 173: Automatic Operation
Passenger’s Side Temperature Control The passenger’s temperature buttons can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always ﬂow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode.
Page 174 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the driver’s or passenger’s temperature buttons to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F (15°C), the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting.
Page 175 Manual Operation The air delivery mode or fan speed can be manually adjusted using these buttons: (Fan): Use the fan buttons to manually adjust the fan speed. To increase or decrease the airﬂow, press the button. Pressing one of these buttons when the system is off will turn the system on.
Page 176: Air Conditioning
The recirculation mode cannot be used with ﬂoor, defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to select recirculation in one of those modes, the indicator will ﬂash three times and turn off. The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated.
Page 177 Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. The interior temperature sensor located in the headliner above the driver side seat measures the temperature of the...
Page 178: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost from the windshield.
Page 179: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle has air outlets that let you adjust the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle. Use the thumbwheels located beside the air outlets to direct the airﬂow up and down. Use the thumbwheels below the air outlets to direct the air left or right. Operation Tips •...
Page 180 Rear Climate Control with Rear Seat Audio Controls Manual Operation (Fan): The fan buttons on the rear seat audio control panel let you manually adjust the fan speed. Press to increase airﬂow and 3-30 +/− (Increase/Decrease Temperature): These buttons select the temperature of the air ﬂowing into the rear passenger area.
Page 181: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. The pictures help to locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to the warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury.
Page 182: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States version shown, Canada similar Your instrument 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 and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically. 3-32...
Page 183: 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 vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a Trip odometer. See “Trip Odometer” under DIC Operation and Displays (Using DIC Buttons) on page 3-49 or DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) on page 3-54 for more information.
Page 184: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the center overhead console, 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 185: Airbag Off Light
Airbag Off Light If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has a passenger airbag status indicator located in the instrument panel. United States When you start your vehicle, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will light for several seconds as a system check.
Page 186 When you manually turn the right front passenger’s airbag off using the airbag on-off switch in the glove box, the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come on and stay on to remind you that the airbag has been turned off.
Page 187: Charging System Light
Charging System Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system.
Page 188: Brake System Warning Light
Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 189: Antilock Brake System Warning Light
CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 190: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light If equipped, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If it stays on, or comes on when you are driving, there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak and your vehicle may need service.
Page 191: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light This light comes on brieﬂy when the engine is started. This light will also come on when one or more of your tires are signiﬁcantly underinﬂated. A tire pressure message in the Driver Information Center (DIC), may accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information.
Page 192: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makes sure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner environment.
Page 193: If The Light Is On Steady
This light comes on, as a check to show it is working, when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is not running. If the light does not come on, have it repaired. This light also comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: •...
Page 194 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 causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed. You might notice this as stalling after start-up, stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misﬁring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration —...
Page 195: Maintenance Schedule
Oil Pressure Gage United States The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi (pounds per square inch) when the engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range.
Page 196: 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 197: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light This light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information. Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on when the Tow/Haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-36. Fuel Gage United States The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about...
Page 198: Low Fuel Warning Light
When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information. Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage.
Page 199: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. All messages will appear in the DIC display located below the tachometer in the instrument panel cluster. The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
Page 200 DIC Buttons The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, and transmission temperature. (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings, engine hours, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter...
Page 201 Trip Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the trip odometer. Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will also display the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed.
Page 202 Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km). This number is calculated based on the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset.
Page 203 When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. You should change the oil as soon as you can. See Engine Oil on page 5-13.
Page 204: (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem)
Relearn Remote Key This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: 1. Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO RELEARN REMOTE KEY displays. 2. Press the set/reset button until REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE is displayed.
Page 205 Trip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. This display shows the current distance traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the trip odometer. The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem while the trip odometer is displayed.
Page 206: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition. Multiple messages may appear one after another.
Page 207 DRIVER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
Page 208: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
This message also displays when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message is on, but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to your destination. The performance may be reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.
Page 209: Rear Access Open
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message displays and a chime sounds if the passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
Page 210: Service Air Bag
SERVICE AIR BAG This message displays if there is a problem with the airbag system. Have your dealer/retailer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-34 and Airbag System on page 1-64 for more information. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system.
Page 211: Service Tire Monitor System
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem with the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer/retailer before turning off the engine. ® See PASS-Key III+ Operation on page 2-26 for more information.
Page 212: Traction Control Off
TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check engine light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-42. Reinstall the fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 213: Dic Vehicle Customization (With Dic Buttons)
This message displays along with a continuous chime if the transmission ﬂuid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the transmission ﬂuid temperature high can cause damage to the vehicle. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message clears and the chime stops when the ﬂuid temperature reaches a safe level.
Page 214 Feature Settings Menu Items The following are customization features that allow you to program settings to the vehicle: DISPLAY IN ENGLISH This feature will only display if a language other than English has been set. This feature allows you to change the language in which the DIC messages appear to English.
Page 215 AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2-11 for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 216: Remote Door Unlock
REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. You will not receive feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors are open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-5 for more information.
Page 217: Exit Lighting
DELAY DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle’s doors and liftgate will be delayed. When locking the doors and liftgate with the power door lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a door or the liftgate is open, this feature will delay locking the doors and liftgate until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 218 APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on brieﬂy during low light periods after unlocking the vehicle using the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display.
Page 219: Easy Exit Seat
PARK TILT MIRRORS If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). See Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror on page 2-49 for more information.
Page 220 MEMORY SEAT RECALL If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 1-4 for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display.
Page 221: Factory Settings
FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization features back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORY SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 222: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features. CAUTION: This system provides you with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed.
Page 223: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock MP3 Radio with a Single CD and DVD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD and DVD player, it has a button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, follow the instructions: 1.
Page 224 MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, it has a MENU button instead of the the time and date. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1. Press the MENU button. Once the displays, press the pushbutton located under that label.
Page 225: Radio(S) (Mp)
Radio(s) (MP3) Radio with CD and DVD Radio with Six-Disc CD Your vehicle has one of these radios for its audio system. 3-75...
Page 226 Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD and DVD have a Bose Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under, “Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)”. If your vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-105 for more information on the vehicle’s RSE system.
Page 227: Playing The Radio
Playing the Radio (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. Turn this (volume) knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) (Radio with Six-Disc CD Player): Radios with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) automatically adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up or slows down.
Page 228: Finding A Station
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. (Tune): Turn this knob to select radio stations. © ¨ SEEK : Press either SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either SEEK arrow for a few seconds until a beep sounds.
Page 229: Setting The Tone
The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of favorites pages, perform the following steps: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the FAV 1-6 label.
Page 230: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
The following DSP settings are available: • Normal — Select this setting to adjust the audio for normal mode. This provides the best sound quality for all seating positions. • Driver — Select this setting to adjust the audio for the driver to receive the best possible sound quality.
Page 231: Finding A Category (Cat) Station
Finding a Category (CAT) Station CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd XM™ stations when the radio is in the XM™ mode. To ﬁnd XM™ channels within a desired category, perform the following: 1. Press the BAND button until the XM™ frequency displays.
Page 232: Radio Messages
Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your dealer/retailer for service. Locked: This message displays when the ®...
Page 233 When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays. As each new track starts to play, the track number displays. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner.
Page 234 Care of Your CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the CD or DVD 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 marking pen instead.
Page 235 © ¨ SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds on the CD have played. Press the right SEEK arrow to go to the next track. For Radios with CD and DVD, Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ﬁve seconds on the CD have played.
Page 236 CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio. The CD icon and a message showing the disc and/or track number displays when a CD is in the player. Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player.
Page 237 Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Your radio with a Six-Disc CD player has the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index. Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc Your radio with a CD and DVD player has the capability...
Page 238: Using The Dvd Player
Using the DVD Player The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on the remote control, or by the RSA system, or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-105 and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-114 for more information.
Page 239 (Power): Press this knob to turn the radio on or off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold this knob for more than two seconds to turn off the entire radio and Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and to start the parental control feature.
Page 240 DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the pushbuttons located under any desired tag option during DVD playback. See the tag options listed after, for more information. The rear seat passenger can navigate the DVD-V menus and controls through the remote control.
Page 241: Inserting A Disc
DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press the pushbuttons located under any desired tag option during DVD playback. See the tag options listed after, for more information. The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A menus and controls through the remote control.
Page 242: Ejecting A Disc
Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, press the button on the remote control, or press the pushbutton located under the stop or the play/pause symbol tags displayed on the radio. If the radio head is sourced to something other than DVD-V, press the DVD/CD AUX button to make DVD-V the active source.
Page 243 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio output; do not plug the headphone set into the front auxiliary input jack. You can however, connect an external audio device such as an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD player, or cassette tape player, etc.
Page 244: Mp3 Format
Using an MP3 (Radio with Six-Disc Player) MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc The radio plays MP3 ﬁles that were recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. The ﬁles can be recorded with the following ﬁxed bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a variable bit rate.
Page 245 Playlists can be changed by using the previous and next folder buttons, the (tune) knob, or the © ¨ SEEK arrows. You can also play an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using no ﬁle folders. If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, and 255 ﬁles, the player lets you access and navigate up to the maximum, but all items over the maximum are not accessible.
Page 246 File System and Naming The song name that is displayed is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, the radio display is blank following the track indicator. Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that were created by WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™...
Page 247 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to reverse playback quickly within an MP3 ﬁle. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to resume playing the ﬁle. The elapsed time of the ﬁle displays. FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this button to advance playback quickly within an MP3 ﬁle.
Page 248 To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen. Now the album name displays on the second line between the arrows and songs from the current album begins to play.
Page 249 • Create a folder structure that makes it easy to ﬁnd songs while driving. Organize songs by albums using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to eight subfolders deep, however, keep the total number of folders to a minimum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to locate...
Page 250 Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are played in the following order: • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst playlist and continues sequentially through all tracks in each playlist. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the ﬁrst track of the ﬁrst playlist.
Page 251 CD (Eject): Press and release this button to eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing in the bottom slot. A beep sounds and Ejecting Disc displays. Once the disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The CD-R or CD-RW can be removed. If the CD-R or CD-RW is not removed, after several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW automatically pulls back into the player.
Page 252 RDM (Random): With the random setting, MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order. To play MP3/WMA ﬁles from the CD-R or CD-RW you are listening to in random order, press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM label until Random Current Disc displays.
Page 253: Xm Radio Messages
BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD or a DVD is playing. The CD or DVD remains inside the radio for future listening or viewing entertainment. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD text label and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot.
Page 254: Navigation/Radio System
No Title Info: No song title information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info: No category information is available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel.
Page 255: Parental Control
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system works with the vehicle’s audio system. The DVD player is part of the front radio. The RSE system includes a radio with a DVD player, a video display screen, audio/video jacks, two wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 256 Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the DVD player, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections. These headphones can be used to listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs, any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, if your vehicle has this feature.
Page 257 If the foam ear pads attached to the headphones become worn or damaged, the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set. Refer to your dealer/retailer for more information. Battery Replacement To change the batteries on the headphones, do the following: 1.
Page 258 To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen power on. If the video screen is in the DVD player mode, pressing the AUX (auxiliary) button on the remote control switches the video screen from the DVD player mode to the auxiliary device.
Page 259: Remote Control
Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. 2. Move the screen to the desired position. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked position.
Page 260: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen on and off. (Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automatically times out after seven to ten seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on.
Page 261 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is playing to pause it. Press it again to continue playing the DVD. While the DVD is playing, the DVD can be played slowly by pressing the play/pause button then pressing the fast forward button.
Page 262 (Clear): Press this button within three seconds after entering a numeric selection, to clear all numerical inputs. 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to select chapter or track numbers greater than nine. Press this button before entering the number. Battery Replacement To change the remote control batteries, do the following: 1.
Page 263: Dvd Distortion
Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Check that the RSE video running but there is no screen is in the auxiliary picture or sound. source mode. Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices. Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception or buzzes.
Page 264: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Cleaning the RSE Overhead Console When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Cleaning the Video Screen When cleaning the video screen, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. Use care when directly touching or cleaning the screen, as damage could result.
Page 265 Rear Seat Audio with Rear Climate Control shown (Power): Press the button to turn RSA on and off. Volume: Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume of the wired headphones. The left knob controls the left headphones and the right knob controls the right headphones.
Page 266: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the main radio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio.
Page 267: Radio Reception
If your vehicle has the navigation system, press and hold this button for longer than one second to initiate voice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in the Navigation System manual for more information. ® If your vehicle has OnStar , press and hold this button for longer than one second to interact with the OnStar system.
Page 268: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or through tunnels could cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time.
Page 269: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-4 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-5 Locking Rear Axle ...4-6 ®...
Page 270: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The ﬁrst step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1-16. CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Page 271: Control Of A Vehicle
For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive.
Page 272: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes might not have time to cool between hard stops. The brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
Page 273: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to apply the brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.
Page 274: Locking Rear Axle
To turn the system off, press the TCS button for ﬁve seconds. This light will come on steady when the traction control system has been turned off. This light ﬂashes when TCS is active. If you press the TCS button, the traction control system will turn off and a TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will appear on the DIC.
Page 275: Stabilitrak ® System
You must wait for the light in the button to stop ﬂashing and remain illuminated before the rear axle is locked. Notice: If you try to lock the rear axle while your vehicle is stuck and the tires are spinning, you could damage your vehicle’s drivetrain.
Page 276 The StabiliTrak ﬂash on the instrument panel cluster when the system is both on and activated. You may also feel or hear the system working; this is normal. The traction control disable button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls.
Page 277: Steering
Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing engine power to the wheels (engine speed management) and by applying brakes to each individual wheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. The traction control system is enabled automatically when you start your vehicle.
Page 278: Steering Tips
Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves.
Page 279: Off-Road Recovery
It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision. Then steer around the problem, to the left or right depending on the space available. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 280: Passing
Passing Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing, we suggest the following tips: • Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass. If in doubt, wait.
Page 281: Off-Road Driving
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide. You might not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.
Page 282: Environmental Concerns
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. •...
Page 283: High Mobility Characteristics
But you will want to know how to use it properly. High Mobility Characteristics The HUMMER H2 has a 10 inch (25.4 cm) running ground clearance (A) and a 9 inch (22.8 cm) axle to ground clearance (B) while maintaining a low silhouette and a low center of gravity.
Page 284 The HUMMER H2 has an approximate approach angle (A) of 42° and a departure angle (B) of 37°. 4-16 Design speciﬁcations required a minimum gradeability of 60% (31°) slope, with the vehicle fully loaded, on high friction surfaces at 6 mph (9.7 km/h). The vehicle is expected to traverse this grade only for short durations.
Page 285 Also, your vehicle should be able to traverse a 40% (22°) side slope at 6 mph (9.7 km/h) while fully loaded on high friction surfaces. Your vehicle can climb a 16 inch (40.6 cm) vertical step. Step climbing is best done by approaching the step at an angle rather than straight on.
Page 286 Brake and Accelerator Operation Techniques for Off-Road Driving For logs, walls, rocks, severe ditches, hills, sand, etc. 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Do not rev the engine. 2. Select the proper transmission and transfer case gear range; usually FIRST (1) gear, 4LO LOCK for such obstacles.
Page 287: Scanning The Terrain
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different skills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals.
Page 288 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them. Often these obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow, or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some things to consider: •...
Page 289: Crossing Obstacles
Crossing Obstacles Approach Angle — a Key to Mobility If you encounter a large dip in the terrain, do not enter straight on; enter at an angle — 15° minimum approach (A), 75° maximum approach angle (B). For very large dips, ditches or small washes, coast in, using the engine as a brake (transmission and transfer case lowest gears).
Page 290 Log Crossing Using the proper technique, your vehicle will cross logs up to 10 inches (25.4 cm) in diameter. Approach the log at approximately a 15° angle (A) with the transmission in FIRST (1) and the transfer case in 4LO LOCK and “walk” your vehicle over, one tire at a time.
Page 291 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 292: Driving Uphill
Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps: • Use transmission and transfer case low gear and get a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintain your speed.
Page 293 • Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. • Use your headlamps even during the day. They make your vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. CAUTION: Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident.
Page 294 There are also 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) to rev-up the engine and regain forward momentum.
Page 295: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain vehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? •...
Page 296: 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: CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over.
Page 297: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed. Always get out on the uphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path.
Page 298 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 299: Driving In Water
Driving in Water CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it is only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over.
Page 300: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 301: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and deep-standing or ﬂowing water. CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes.
Page 302: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having it serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windows clean — inside and outside? •...
Page 303: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on ﬂat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all ﬂuid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
Page 304: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles.
Page 305: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
The Traction Control System (TCS) improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. TCS improves your ability to accelerate. See If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 4-39. Even though you have TCS, slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
Page 306 You can run the engine to keep warm, but be careful. 4-38 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 307: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible. Preserve the fuel as long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes.
Page 308: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. The traction control system activates when the system senses that the wheels are spinning. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-5.
Page 309 Front of Vehicle Your vehicle may have recovery loops at the front and rear of the 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. Rear of Vehicle 4-41...
Page 310: First Aid Kit And Tool Kit
First Aid Kit and Tool Kit The ﬁrst aid and tool kit is located in the storage bin behind the spare tire on SUV models. It is held in place with a hook and loop fastener strap. On SUT models, the kit is in the rear cargo compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.
Page 311: Front Mounted Receiver
Front Mounted Receiver Your vehicle is equipped with a front mounted receiver. You can use the receiver with a power winch platform (described later in this section) or with other accessories. Never use the front mounted receiver to tow a trailer. You can use the front mounted receiver to tow your vehicle behind another.
Page 312: Loading Your Vehicle
Notice: Using a power winch with the transmission in gear to pull out another vehicle may damage the transmission. When operating a power winch, always leave the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Driving your vehicle through an automatic car wash with the winch installed, can cause damage to your vehicle and the car wash.
Page 313 Tire and Loading Information Label Label Example A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar (B-pillar). With the driver’s door open, you will ﬁnd the label attached below the door lock post (striker). The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds.
Page 314 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs” on your vehicle’s placard. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
Page 315 Example 1 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs (68 kg) × 2 = Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = Total Item 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 300 lbs (136 kg) 700 lbs (317 kg) Example 2 Description Vehicle Capacity...
Page 316 Example 3 Item Description Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = 4-48 Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading information label for speciﬁc information about your vehicle’s capacity weight and seating positions.
Page 317 The label shows the gross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is called the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 318 If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
Page 319: Towing
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer/retailer 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 320: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition in ACCESSORY. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 4. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle.
Page 321: Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height
Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height If your vehicle has this feature it comes as part of the electronically controlled air suspension system. The selectable rear ride height allows you to raise the rear of the vehicle about 2 inches (5 cm) over the normal ride height.
Page 322: Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System The electronically controlled air suspension, if equipped, keeps the rear of your vehicle level under all load conditions. The system maintains the vehicle at the currently selected ride height. There are two ride heights: Normal Ride Height and Extended Ride Height. The Extended Ride Height feature is only available if the vehicle speed is below 40 mph (64 km/h).
Page 323: Towing A Trailer
In some instances the compressor may stop working due to being overheated. This is normal. In the instance of an abnormal overheat condition though the compressor will stop working and the SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM will be displayed on the DIC. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56 for more information.
Page 324: 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 325 Tow/Haul mode is most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” later in this section. Press the button on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel to enable the tow/haul mode.
Page 326: Weight Of The Trailer
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important.
Page 327: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 328 Your spare tire carrier is behind the tailgate. If your hitch extension is too short, the spare tire may interfere with trailer coupling or trailer tongue jack operation on some types of trailers. After you have loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper.
Page 329 But let’s say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg) to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rear axle weight.
Page 330: Safety Chains
Hitches It is important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches (A) Body-to-Ground Distance (B) Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so that the distance (A) remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle.
Page 331: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Page 332: Making Turns
Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. When you are turning with a trailer, make wider turns than normal.
Page 333: 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 is how to do it: 1.
Page 334: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailer towing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universal trailer connector is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform. 4-66 The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: •...
Page 335: Trailer Recommendations
Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with your vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires near the data link connector for the trailer brake controller.
Page 336 NOTES 4-68...
Page 337: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service ...5-3 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ...5-3 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-3 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5-5 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ...5-5 California Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-6...
Page 338 Section 5 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ...5-61 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...5-62 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ...5-64 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...5-67 When It Is Time for New Tires ...5-69 Buying New Tires ...5-70 Different Size Tires and Wheels ...5-72 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...5-72 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...5-74 Wheel Replacement ...5-74...
Page 339: Service
Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer. You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modiﬁcations When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like...
Page 340: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of automotive applications, such as airbag initiators, seat belt pretensioners, and lithium batteries contained in remote keyless entry transmitters, may contain perchlorate materials. Special handling may be necessary. For additional information, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 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...
Page 341: Fuel
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle performance, we recommend the use of gasoline advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline. Gasoline Octane Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher.
Page 342: Additives
Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing the emission control system to work properly. In most cases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S.
Page 343: 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 344 CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. 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 345: 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 fuel vapor. You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: •...
Page 346: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Release both hood side latches. 5-10 2. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering column.
Page 347 3. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull the assist handles toward you to lift the hood. 4. Pull the hood open until it is supported by the cables. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 348: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L V8 engine here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 349: Engine Oil
A. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-29 and Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap on page 5-26. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18. C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid”...
Page 350: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommended oil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-117.
Page 351: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. 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 352: Engine Oil Life System
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both provide easier cold starting and better protection for the engine at extremely low temperatures.
Page 353: 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 the engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you change the oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message being turned on, reset the system.
Page 354: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Notice: If you spray water into the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter intake and water enters the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter housing, as shown in the illustration, you could damage your vehicle’s engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not spray water into the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter intake and/or housing.
Page 355: How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the engine air duct. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange change zone, replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator.
Page 356 2. Lift the cover upward and set it aside. 3. Pull the air cleaner/ﬁlter up and out from the air cleaner housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the air cleaner/ﬁlter sealing surfaces and the housing.
Page 357: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid It is usually not necessary to check the transmission ﬂuid level. The only reason for ﬂuid loss is a transmission leak or overheating the transmission. If you suspect a small leak, then use the following checking procedures to check the ﬂuid level.
Page 358 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the vehicle until the appropriate transmission ﬂuid temperature is reached. Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine if the transmission has enough ﬂuid to be operated...
Page 359 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission ﬂuid level when the transmission ﬂuid temperature is between 160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the ﬂuid level. The hot check should be performed at the ﬁrst opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
Page 360: Engine Coolant
Consistency of Readings Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper ﬂuid level. If ﬂuid is added, it may take 15 minutes or longer to obtain an accurate reading because of residual ﬂuid draining down the dipstick tube.
Page 361 What Kind of Coolant 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 362: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly.
Page 363: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3-40. In addition, you will ﬁnd an ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE and an ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) on the instrument panel.
Page 364: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine The ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem. 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: •...
Page 365: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 366 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system.
Page 367: How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water ®...
Page 368 CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Do not spill coolant on a hot engine. 1. Locate the coolant surge tank pressure cap that has this label.
Page 369: Engine Fan Noise
5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 370: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 371: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has sufficient protection against freezing.
Page 372: Brakes
Brakes Brake Fluid The brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake ﬂuid level in the reservoir might go down. The ﬁrst is that the brake ﬂuid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear.
Page 373: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid The brake ﬂuid can be checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. The ﬂuid level should be above MIN. If it is not, have the brake hydraulic system checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark.
Page 374: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Your vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound can come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving, except when you are pushing on the brake pedal ﬁrmly.
Page 375: 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 brake parts.
Page 376: 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 377 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 378 CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a ﬂashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enough water. You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle.
Page 379 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 380 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 381: Rear Axle
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are ﬁlled by volume of ﬂuid during production.
Page 382: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Transfer Case It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant.
Page 383: Front Axle
Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front 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 384: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-53. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 385: Front Turn Signal And Parking Lamps
5. Unplug the electrical connector. 6. Push the new bulb socket into the headlamp assembly aligning the splines on the bulb socket with the splines in the headlamp housing. Do not to touch the bulb with your ﬁngers or hands. 7.
Page 386: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) To replace a daytime running lamp bulb: 1. Locate the lamp assembly behind the front bumper through the wheel opening. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 4.
Page 387: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Center Roof Marker Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Push in on the notch with a ﬂat tool and pull the lamp out. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 4.
Page 388 To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate or tailgate. See Liftgate (SUV) on page 2-13 or Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16 for more information. 2. If your vehicle has the taillamp guard, remove it by removing the four retaining screws. Do not remove the plastic retainers.
Page 389: Replacement Bulbs
Your vehicle may have a taillamp in the bumper. To replace it: 1. Locate the affected taillamp which is behind and under the bumper. 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp housing. 3. Remove the bulb from the bulb socket. 4.
Page 390: 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 Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14.
Page 391: 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 vehicle Warranty booklet for details. CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
Page 392: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical LT-Metric tire sidewall. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire (A) Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service description.
Page 393 (F) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single.
Page 394: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories.
Page 395 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. Intended Outboard Sidewall an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle. Kilopascal (kPa) The metric unit for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles.
Page 396 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated. Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead.
Page 397: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inﬂation or over-inﬂation is all right. It is not. If your tires do not have enough air (under-inﬂation), you can get the following: •...
Page 398: Tire Pressure Monitor System
How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when they are underinﬂated. Check the tire’s inﬂation pressure when the tires are cold.
Page 399 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inﬂation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale. Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.
Page 400: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in the vehicle’s tires and transmits the tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle.
Page 401: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light ﬂashes for about one minute and then stays on for the remainder of the ignition cycle.
Page 402: Tpms Sensor Matching Process
TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, the identiﬁcation codes will need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positions in the following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger side rear tire, and driver...
Page 403: Tire Inspection And Rotation
6. Proceed to the passenger side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Page 404 When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use one of the correct rotation pattern shown here. The ﬁve-tire rotation pattern includes a full-size spare tire and wheel assembly that matches the regular road tires and wheels in size, type, and brand. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 405: When It Is Time For New Tires
CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 406: Buying New Tires
You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric.
Page 407 GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle performing most like it did when the tires were new. Replacing less than a full set of tires can affect the braking and handling performance of your vehicle.
Page 408: 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 could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
Page 409 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 410: 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. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other, the alignment might need to be checked.
Page 411: Tire Chains
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78 for more information.
Page 412: Accessory Inﬂator
Accessory Inﬂator Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator system. You can inﬂate things like basketballs and bicycle tires. You can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure. The engine must be running and the gearshift lever must be in PARK (P) for the inﬂator to operate.
Page 413 3. Remove the dust cover and attach the hose to the outlet. The accessory inﬂator hose also has a built-in air pressure gage. As soon as you start to inﬂate an object it will automatically read the current pressure. 4. Press and release the switch to turn the accessory inﬂator on.
Page 414: 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 415 CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people. You and they could be badly injured or even killed. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: 1.
Page 416: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools (Sut)
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (SUT) The jack is stored in the rear cargo compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. The tools for the jack are stored under the rear passenger’s seat. To remove the tools: 1. Locate the tools by lifting the driver’s side second row seat up to expose the ﬂoor.
Page 417 A. Jack Handle D. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle Extension Extensions (2) E. Wheel Blocks C. Wheel Wrench To access the jack, remove the cover, unlock it and then pull the cover off. 5-81...
Page 418 Release the jack by inserting the wheel wrench (A) into the hole (B) and turn counterclockwise. 5-82 Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at the appropriate tire as previously shown. Remove the wheel blocks from the tool bag. Then lift the wheel block as shown to lock it into place.
Page 419 Removing the Spare Tire (SUT) The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove the spare tire: In order to remove the spare tire, you may need someone to assist you. 1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16 for tire carrier operation.
Page 420: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools (Suv)
6. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire onto the tire carrier. 7. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower to the ground. Set it next to the ﬂat tire. 5-84 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools (SUV) Removing the Tools (SUV) The equipment you need is located under the driver’s side second row seat.
Page 421 3. Open the tool bag. The following tools needed to remove the spare tire and ﬂat tire are inside the tool bag: A. Jack Handle D. Wheel Wrench B. Jack Handle Extension Extensions (2) E. Wheel Blocks (2) C. Wheel Wrench Before proceeding, be sure to set the wheel blocks at the appropriate tire as previously shown.
Page 422 Removing the Jack (SUV) The jack is stored in the rear cargo area on the driver side. 1. To access the jack pull on the two latches to remove the trim cover. 5-86 2. Insert the wheel wrench into the hole and turn it counterclockwise to release it.
Page 423 Removing the Spare Tire (SUV) The spare tire is attached to the tire carrier. To remove the spare tire: In order to remove the spare tire, you may need someone to assist you. 1. Open the tire carrier. See Tailgate/Spare Tire Carrier on page 2-16 for tire carrier operation.
Page 424: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
5. Remove the three wheel nuts holding the spare tire onto the tire carrier. 6. Pull off the spare tire and gently lower it to the ground. Set it next to the ﬂat tire. 5-88 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Jack (SUV and SUT) 1.
Page 425 4. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Now jack the vehicle up. 5. Assemble the jack and tools: Front Flat Tire: Attach the jack handle with the hook end connected to the hole on the jack. Slide the wheel wrench onto the jack handle extension.
Page 426 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack head to the lifting point. Front Flat Tire – Jack 7. Front Flat Tire: Position the jack under the vehicle on the front lower control arm behind the ﬂat tire. 5-90 Rear Flat Tire –...
Page 427 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 428 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a crash. 11. Install the spare tire. 12. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 429 CAUTION: Incorrect or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to a crash. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque speciﬁcation.
Page 430: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools (Sut)
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (SUT) Storing the Flat or Spare Tire Use the following art and text to help you store the spare or ﬂat tire back into its proper location when you are done. To store the ﬂat or spare tire on the tire carrier: 1.
Page 431 5. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or ﬂat tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with the wing nut. If you choose not to reinstall the spare or ﬂat tire on the vehicle, you will still need to reinstall the license plate holder on the spare tire carrier.
Page 432: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools (Suv)
7. Make sure nothing is located under or in front of the seat and then lift the rear driver’s seat so that the ﬂoor is exposed. See Split Folding Rear Seat on page 1-8 for more information. 8. Place the narrow end of the tool bag under the seat rails as shown.
Page 433 5. Try to move the tire back and forth slightly to make sure it is secure. 6. Slide the license plate holder onto the spare or ﬂat tire. Secure it from the back of the tire carrier with the wing nut. If you choose not to reinstall the spare or ﬂat tire on the vehicle, you still need to reinstall the license plate holder on the spare tire carrier.
Page 434 Storing the Jack and Tools To store the jack and tools: 1. Lower the jack completely. 2. Place the jack in the mounting bracket. 3. Turn the hole at the top of the jack clockwise until the jack is held tight in the mounting bracket. 4.
Page 435: Spare Tire
8. Place the narrow end of the tool bag under the seat rails as shown and slide the tool bag under the rear seat. Be careful not to pinch the seat cables or electrical harnesses. 9. Reinstall the strap to the seat rail for the tool bag. Wrap the strap around the seat rail and then secure it to the tool bag.
Page 436: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often. Although not always visible, dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery.
Page 437: Fabric/Carpet
Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface. • Never use a stiff brush. It can cause damage to your vehicle’s interior surfaces.
Page 438: Leather
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result, clean the entire surface.
Page 439: Wood Panels
Wood Panels Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. Speaker Covers Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just water and mild soap.
Page 440: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Rinse the vehicle well, before washing and after to remove all cleaning agents completely. If they are allowed to dry on the surface, they could stain. Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle.
Page 441: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
If necessary, use non-abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible.
Page 442: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels, you could damage the surface of the wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Use only approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 443: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense. Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up materials available from your dealer/retailer. Larger areas of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s/retailer’s body and paint shop.
Page 444: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Interior and exterior Polishing Cloth polishing cloth. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Oil Remover and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner Use on chrome or and Polish stainless steel. Removes soil and black White Sidewall marks from whitewalls Tire Cleaner and raised white lettering.
Page 445: 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 side. You can see it if you look through the windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also appears on the Certiﬁcation/Tire and Service Parts labels and the certiﬁcates of title and registration.
Page 446: Electrical System
Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer ﬁrst. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage would not be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should.
Page 447: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Fuses Usage Driver Side Power Window Circuit LT DR Breaker REAR SEAT Rear Seats AUX PWR2 Floor Console Power Outlets SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module...
Page 448: Top View
Fuses Rear Cargo Accessory Power AUX PWR Outlets IS LPS Interior Lamps UNLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Infotainment System, Remote INFO Keyless Entry System UGDO Universal Home Remote System LCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) ® ONSTAR OnStar REAR WPR Rear Wiper...
Page 449: Underhood Fuse Block
Harness Usage Connector BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 Special Equipment Option Upﬁtter SEO/UPFITTER Harness Connector Circuit Breaker...
Page 450 5-114...
Page 451 Fuses Usage Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Engine Controls Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Front Washer Oxygen Sensors Vehicle Stability System, Antilock Brake System-2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Left Low-Beam Headlamp Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) Transmission Control Module (Battery) Vehicle Back-up Lamps Right Low-Beam Headlamp...
Page 452 Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Cluster Run, Accessory Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition) Rear Defogger SEO B1 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery) Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Power Outlet Special Equipment Option (SEO) Climate Controls (Ignition) Engine Control Module (Ignition) Cooling Fan 1 (J-Case) Electronically Controlled Air Suspension (J-Case) Vehicle Stability System, Antilock Brake System-1 (J-Case)
Page 453: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Cooling System SUV Model SUT Model Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) Capacities and Speciﬁcations...
Page 454 Application Transfer Case Fluid Wheel Nut Torque After reﬁll, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System on page 5-29. After reﬁll, the level must be rechecked. Add enough engine oil so that the ﬂuid is within the proper operating range.
Page 455 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 ...6-12...
Page 456: 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/retailer for details. Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and...
Page 457 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44. • are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal driving limits.
Page 458: Scheduled Maintenance
The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-14. When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these are used. All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle.
Page 459 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. Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). For vehicles driven in dusty/dirty conditions: Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 460: 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 461: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes # Lubricate the front suspension, steering linkage, and parking brake cable guides. Control arm ball joints require lubrication but should not be lubricated unless their temperature is 10°F (-12°C) or higher, or they could be damaged. (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 462: Owner Checks And Services
Spare tire carrier hinge and latch: Inspect for leaks and lubricate if required. Remove the setscrew at the hinge casting and add lubricant, moving the hinge back and forth periodically, until lubricant can be seen coming from the setscrew opening. Install setscrew and tighten to 7 ft lb (9 Y).
Page 463: At Each Fuel Fill
At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel ﬁll. Engine Oil Level Check Notice: It is important to check the engine oil regularly and keep it at the proper level. Failure to keep the engine oil at the proper level can cause damage to the engine not covered by your warranty.
Page 464: 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 465: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). •...
Page 466: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed for Gasoline Engine Oil Engines starburst symbol.
Page 467 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Points in Canada 10953474). PTFE Filled Synthetic Grease Spare Tire (GM Part No. U.S. 89022180, Carrier Hinge in Canada 890221801) meeting GM Speciﬁcation 9986139.
Page 468: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Part Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engine Oil Filter Spark Plugs Wiper Blades Front – 17.0 inches (43.0 cm) Rear – 11.0 inches (28.0 cm) 6-14 GM Part Number ACDelco...
Page 469: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 6-15...
Page 470: 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 471 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 472 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 473: Customer Assistance Information
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 ...7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...7-6 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-6 Scheduling Service Appointments ...7-8 Courtesy Transportation ...7-9 Collision Damage Repair ...7-10 Customer Assistance Information...
Page 474: Customer Assistance And Information
Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to HUMMER. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
Page 475 Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to ﬁling a court action, use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days. If you do not agree with the decision given in your case, you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you.
Page 476: Online Owner Center
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), HUMMER has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with HUMMER by dialing: 1-800-833-6537.
Page 477: Customer Assistance Offices
Customer Assistance Offices HUMMER encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail HUMMER, refer to the addresses below. United States – Customer Assistance HUMMER Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33177 Detroit, MI 48232-5177 www.HUMMER.com...
Page 478: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
(Text Telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new HUMMER vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the HUMMER Roadside Assistance program.
Page 479 100,000 miles (160 000 km) warranty period. Items covered are hotel, meals, and rental car. HUMMER and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence.
Page 480: Scheduling Service Appointments
HUMMER’s exceptional Roadside Service is more than an auto club or towing service. It provides every HUMMER owner in the United States with the advantage of contacting a HUMMER advisor and, where available, a HUMMER trained dealer technician who can provide on-site service.
Page 481: Courtesy Transportation
If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is safety-related. If it is, please call your dealership/retailer, let them know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer/retailer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service, you are urged to do so as early in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair.
Page 482: Collision Damage Repair
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. If you obtain a rental vehicle on your own, please see your dealer for the maximum number of days allowed and the allowance per rental day.
Page 483 Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior crashes. In most cases, the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle. A recycled original equipment GM part, may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known.
Page 484: If A Crash Occurs
If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured.
Page 485 • Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a dealer/retailer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time.
Page 486: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, please notify General Motors. Call 1-866-HUMMER6 (486-6376), or write: HUMMER Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33177 Detroit, MI 48232-5177 In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or...
Page 487: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Service Bulletins Service Bulletins’ give additional technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.
Page 488: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated computers that record information about the vehicle’s performance and how it is driven. For example, your vehicle uses computer modules to monitor and control engine and transmission performance, to monitor the conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash and, if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the vehicle.
Page 489: Onstar
GM will not access this data or share it with others except: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request of police or similar government office;...
Page 490 NOTES 7-18...
Page 491 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ... 5-3 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ... 1-75 Additives, Fuel ... 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ... 5-110 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ... 5-18 Air Conditioning ... 3-22 Airbag Off Light ... 3-35 Readiness Light ... 3-34 Airbag System ...
Page 492 Audio System (cont.) Radio Reception ... 3-117 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 3-114 Setting the Clock ... 3-73 Theft-Deterrent Feature ... 3-116 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ... 3-118 Audio System(s) ... 3-75 Automatic Headlamp System ... 3-18 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...
Page 493 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ... 1-43 Infants and Young Children ... 1-39 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ... 1-47 Older Children ... 1-36 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position ... 1-57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ...
Page 494 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) 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 ... 3-17 Defensive Driving ... 4-2 Delayed Locking ...
Page 495 EDR ... 7-16 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ... 5-110 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-112 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ... 5-110 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... 5-111 Power Windows and Other Power Options ... 5-110 Underhood Fuse Block ... 5-113 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...
Page 496 Fuel ... 5-5 Additives ... 5-6 California Fuel ... 5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ... 5-9 Filling the Tank ... 5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ... 5-6 Gage ... 3-47 Gasoline Octane ... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ... 5-5 Low Warning Light ... 3-48 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...
Page 497 Ignition Positions ... 2-28 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ... 1-39 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ... 5-61 Instrument Panel Overview ... 3-4 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ... 3-18 Cluster ... 3-32 Jump Starting ... 5-40 Keyless Entry System ... 2-4 Keys ...
Page 498 Lockout Protection ... 2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ... 2-11 Door ... 2-10 Lockout Protection ... 2-12 Power Door ... 2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ... 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ... 2-12 Loss of Control ... 4-12 Low Fuel Warning Light ... 3-48 Luggage Carrier ...
Page 499 Odometer ... 3-33 Odometer, Trip ... 3-33 Off-Road Driving ... 4-13 Off-Road Recovery ... 4-11 Engine ... 5-13 Pressure Gage ... 3-45 Pressure Light ... 3-46 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ... 5-16 Older Children, Restraints ... 1-36 Online Owner Center ... 7-4 OnStar, Privacy ...
Page 500 Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID), Privacy ... 7-17 Radios ... 3-72 Radio(s) ... 3-75 Radios Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ... 3-104 Rear Seat Audio ... 3-114 Reception ... 3-117 Setting the Clock ... 3-73 Theft-Deterrent ... 3-116 Reading Lamps ... 3-19 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ...
Page 501 Safety Belt Reminder Light ... 3-33 Safety Belts Care of ... 5-103 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ... 1-22 Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 1-30 Safety Belt Extender ... 1-35 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ... 1-35 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ... 1-16 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...
Page 502 Steering ... 4-9 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ... 3-116 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ... 3-6 Storage Areas All-Weather Cargo Area ... 2-66 Center Console Storage Area ... 2-64 Cupholder(s) ... 2-64 Glove Box ... 2-64 Luggage Carrier ... 2-65 Rear Seat Armrest ... 2-65 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ...
Page 503 Towing Recreational Vehicle ... 4-51 Towing a Trailer ... 4-55 Your Vehicle ... 4-51 Traction Control System (TCS) ... 4-5 ® StabiliTrak System ... 4-7 Trailer Recommendations ... 4-67 Transmission Fluid, Automatic ... 5-21 Transmission Operation, Automatic ... 2-32 Trip Odometer ... 3-33 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...
Page 504 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 3-31 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ... 3-56 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3-6 Other Warning Devices ... 3-6 Safety and Symbols ... iii Vehicle Damage ... iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ... 5-74 Different Size ...

Hummer 2008 H2 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

Object Detection Systems

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

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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