Page 1 ..........1-1 Instrument Panel .
Page 2 Headlamp Aiming ....... 6-54 Bulb Replacement ......6-57 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. If the vehicle has the DURAMAX ®...
Page 4: Service
Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.
Page 5: Fuel
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the index. Adjustable Pedals Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar Brake System Warning Light Charging System Cruise Control...
Page 219: Instrument Panel
......4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ..... . . 4-3 Horn .
Page 220 Oil Pressure Gauge ......4-44 Oil Pressure Light ......4-45 Security Light .
Page 221 Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work.
Page 222 The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer Flash-to-Pass. Exterior Lamps. Information for these features is on the pages following. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 223 If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime sounds at each flash of the turn signal, if the vehicle has a radio. The message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the Driver Information Control (DIC).
Page 224 Turn the band with the wiper symbol to control the windshield wipers. Single wipe, turn to Several wipes, hold the band on Turns the windshield wipers off. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. Slow wipes.
Page 225 Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use the 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 226 The cruise control buttons are located on left side of the steering wheel. Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. Press briefly to make the vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 227 If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged without erasing the set speed from memory. Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, press the +RES button on the steering wheel.
Page 228 How well the cruise control will work on hills depends upon the vehicle 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 speed. When going downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the vehicle speed down.
Page 229 Automatically turns on the headlamps at normal brightness, together with the following: Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps License Plate Lamps When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in AUTO, the headlamps may automatically remain on for a set time.
Page 230 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada. The DRL system comes on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on.
Page 231: Driver Information Center (Dic)
If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system comes on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it takes approximately one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is bright enough outside. During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual.
Page 232 If the vehicle has this feature, this button includes wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This button is located on the overhead console. When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp, pressing the bottom of the button will activate the lamp and illuminate an indicator light at the bottom of this button.
Page 233: Keys
The dome lamp override button is located next to the exterior lamps control. Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again to return it to the extended position so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened.
Page 234: Windows
The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and extended life of the battery. When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.
Page 235 Accessory power outlets can be used to connect auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular telephone. The vehicle may have two accessory power outlets located below the climate control system, or may have one accessory power outlet and one cigarette lighter. The cigarette lighter is designed to fit only in the receptacle closest to the driver.
Page 236 The vehicle may have a front ashtray located near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter. To remove the ashtray, open the door and pull the ashtray bin toward you. To replace the ashtray, insert the ashtray bin inside the ashtray door and press down until it engages.
Page 237 Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to change the direction of the airflow inside the vehicle.
Page 238 The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of these modes, the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase the fan speed.
Page 239 With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled. A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off.
Page 240 The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. A. Driver and Passenger G. Air Delivery Mode Temperature Controls B. Fan Control H.
Page 241 The passenger's temperature setting can be set to match the driver's temperature setting by pressing the PASS button and turning off the PASS indicator. When the passenger's temperature setting is set different than the driver's setting, the indicator on the PASS button illuminates and both the driver side and passenger side temperature displays are shown.
Page 242 Do not cover the solar sensor located on the top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun load. For more information on the solar sensor, see Sensors later in this section. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system delays turning the fan on until warm air is available.
Page 243 This mode removes fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window vents, with some directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system automatically forces outside air into the vehicle and runs the air conditioning compressor unless the outside temperature is close to freezing.
Page 244 The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor, defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of those modes, the indicator light flashes three times and then turns off. The air conditioning compressor also comes on when this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp.
Page 245 The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, in the middle of the instrument panel, monitors the solar heat. Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not work properly. The interior temperature sensor, located in the headliner, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle.
Page 246: Front Seats
Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Use the thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off the airflow. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle.
Page 247 ® ® For vehicles with a DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. 4-29...
Page 248 The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada). The Driver Information Center (DIC) can also display the number of hours the engine has run.
Page 249 When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light flashes for several seconds, then comes on solid for several more.
Page 250 The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module.
Page 251 When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned 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 as a reminder that the airbag has been turned off.
Page 252 If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is turned off. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away.
Page 253 When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger frontal airbag.
Page 254 This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as a check to show it is working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could be a problem with the charging system.
Page 255 Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 256 This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to ON/RUN. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it is ready to warn if there is a problem. The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.
Page 257 If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off. If the light comes on while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the system. If the ABS light stays on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service.
Page 258 This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gauge will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If the vehicle is pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and go over the 235°F (113°C) mark.
Page 259 This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on steady for the remainder of the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats with every ignition cycle. See for more information.
Page 260: Towing
This light comes on during a malfunction in one of two ways: A misfire condition has been detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and could damage the emission control system on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be required. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 261 Make sure to fuel the vehicle with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and can cause: stalling after start-up, stalling when the vehicle is changed into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration.
Page 262 For vehicles with an engine oil pressure gauge, it 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 can vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil viscosity, but if readings are outside the normal operating range, the oil pressure light comes on.
Page 263 Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 264 For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see The fog lamp light comes on when the fog lamps are in use. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. for more information. 4-46 The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. for more information.
Page 265 The four-wheel-drive light comes on when a vehicle with a manual transfer case is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on is normal. information. For vehicles with the tow/ haul mode feature, this light comes on when the Tow/Haul mode has been...
Page 266 When the fuel tank is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears. See for more information. Here are some situations owners can experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 267 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 268 The buttons are the trip/ fuel, vehicle information, customization, and set/ reset buttons. The button functions are detailed in the following pages. Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, timer, instantaneous economy and Active Fuel Management indicator, and transmission temperature.
Page 269 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 270 Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL USED displays. This display shows the number of gallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item. To reset the fuel used information, press and hold the set/reset button while FUEL USED is displayed. Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays.
Page 271: Maintenance Schedule
Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE REMAINING displays. This display shows an estimate of the oil's remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the display, that means 99% of the current oil life remains.
Page 272 If the tire pressure display shows dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with your vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your dealer for service. On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC.
Page 273 This display allows for setting the compass zone. See for more information. This display allows for calibrating the compass. See for more information. This display shows no information. Use the trip odometer reset stem to view the odometer and trip odometer. The Language selection and Engine Hours display can also be accessed with the trip odometer reset stem.
Page 274 This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently set language displays.
Page 275 This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds until the currently set language displays.
Page 276 Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP displays. This display shows the temperature of the automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C). On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC.
Page 277 Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change.
Page 278 Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver Information Center (DIC). The zone is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. Your dealer will set the correct zone for your location. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip or moving to a new state or province, it will be necessary to compensate for compass variance by resetting the zone through the...
Page 279 2. Find the vehicle's current location and variance zone number on the map. Zones 1 through 15 are available. 3. Press the set/reset button to scroll through and select the appropriate variance zone. 4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC.
Page 280 The compass can be manually calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. It is suggested to calibrate away from tall buildings, utility wires, manhole covers, or other industrial structures, if possible.
Page 281 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. Some messages may not require immediate action, but you can press any of the DIC buttons on the instrument panel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the...
Page 282 On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime may sound when one of the following conditions exists: A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnected from the vehicle. If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stopped, this message clears itself after a short time.
Page 283 This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to idle until it cools down. See for information on driving to a safe place in an emergency. This message displays and a chime may sound if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation.
Page 284 This message displays and a chime may sound if the hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC.
Page 285 This message displays and a chime may sound if the front passenger door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and close the door again.
Page 286 On some vehicles, this message displays if there is a problem with the battery charging system. Under certain conditions, the charging system light may also turn on in the instrument panel cluster. See . Driving with this problem could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible.
Page 287: Theft-Deterrent Systems
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 before turning off the engine. See for more information. If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays if a part on the system is not working properly.
Page 288 If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when the stability control has been automatically disabled. To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system, you should normally leave StabiliTrak on.
Page 289 If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the system is re-learning the tire positions on your vehicle. See DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) earlier in this section for more information. The tire positions must be re-learned after rotating the tires or after replacing a tire or sensor.
Page 290 On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, this message displays briefly when a trailer with electric brakes is first connected to the vehicle. This message clears itself after several seconds. This message also clears if you acknowledge it. After this message clears, the TRAILER GAIN/OUTPUT display appears in the DIC.
Page 291 Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program certain features to one preferred setting. Customization features can only be programmed to one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmed to a preferred setting for two different drivers.
Page 292 This feature allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 293 This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you to select which doors and when the doors will automatically unlock. See for more information. Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.
Page 294 No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. This feature allows you to select the type of feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 295 This feature allows you to select the amount of time you want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark enough outside. This happens after the key is turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC display.
Page 296: Mirrors
If available, this feature allows you to select the volume level of the chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: The chime volume will be set to a normal...
Page 297 If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. for more information. Press the customization button until EASY EXIT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: No automatic seat exit recall...
Page 298 If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat recall feature. See for more information. Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Press the set/ reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 299 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. Then press the customization button to scroll through the following settings: The customization features...
Page 300 Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to become familiar with its features. Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could cause a crash resulting in injury or death to you or others. Do not give extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving.
Page 301 3. Press the button until the minute numbers begin to flash, then turn the knob to increase or decrease the minutes. 4. Press the button until the 12HR or 24HR time format begins to flash, then turn the change the time format. 5.
Page 302 To set the time and date: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, then press the button to turn the radio on. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the button to display HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year).
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Page 304: Rear Seats
The vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 4-86 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 the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio.
Page 305 For radios with the Radio Data System (RDS) feature, it only works with FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters displays.
Page 306 Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM , if equipped. Turn to select radio stations. Press either arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. The radio only seeks and scans stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band.
Page 307 Radios that have a FAV button store radio stations as favorites. Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio station favorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to favorite stations using the presets, favorites button, and steering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature. See If the vehicle has a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations can be programmed as favorites using the six softkeys below the radio station...
Page 308 To adjust the bass or treble, press the tune knob or the EQ button until the desired tone control tab displays. Turn the tune knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the setting. The display shows the current bass or treble level. If a station's frequency is weak, or if there is static, decrease the treble.
Page 309 To adjust balance or fade on radios without a button, press the the speaker control tabs display. Continue pressing to highlight the desired tab, or press the softkey under the desired tab. Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted setting, or adjust the highlighted setting by pressing either SEEK arrow, FWD, or...
Page 310 3. Turn the knob, press the buttons below the right or left arrows displayed, or press either SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next XM station within the selected category. 4. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV button or BAND button to display the favorites again.
Page 311 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. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD and DVD player...
Page 312 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. Press to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. To insert one CD: 1.
Page 313 Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing (loading a disc into the system, depending on media type and format ranges from 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and up to 30 seconds for a DVD to begin playing).
Page 314 For Radios with CD and DVD, Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than five seconds on the CD have played. If less than five seconds on the CD have played, the previous track plays.
Page 315 For the AM-FM Radio with CD, press and release the RPT button to repeat the current track. An arrow symbol displays. Press RPT again to turn off repeat play. Press to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the radio for future listening.
Page 316 Only one audio source can be heard through the speakers at one time. An audio source is defined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, or Rear Auxiliary Jack. Press the button to turn the radio on. The radio can be heard through all of the vehicle speakers.
Page 317 Radios with a CD and DVD player may display other messages when an error occurs: The disc was inserted upside down. A disc was inserted with an invalid or unknown format. There are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play.
Page 318 Press this button to cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD text tab and a message showing track or chapter number displays when a disc is in either slot. Press this button again and the system automatically searches for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player.
Page 319 Press to fast forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the elapsed time and fast forwards five times the normal speed. To stop fast forwarding, press again. This button might not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews.
Page 320 Press to display directional arrows for navigating through the menus. Press to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button operates only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active. Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu shows several tag options for DVD playing.
Page 321 To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, press the button on the remote control, or press the softkey 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 322 Drivers are encouraged to set up any auxiliary device while the vehicle is in P (Park). See for more information on driver distraction. To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to the radio's front auxiliary input jack. When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUX button to begin playing audio from the device over the vehicle speakers.
Page 323 The USB connector is located on the dashboard or in the center console, and uses the USB 2.0 standard. USB Flash Drives Portable USB Hard Drives Fifth generation or later iPod iPod nanos iPod touch iPod classic Not all iPods and USB Drives are compatible with the USB port.
Page 324 The radio supports: Up to 50 folders. Up to 8 folders in depth. Up to 50 playlists. Up to 255 files. Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. The radio supports: Up to 700 folders.
Page 325 The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as the track name.
Page 326 Press the softkey below go to the first track in the next folder. MP3 files on the CD-R or CD-RW can be listened to in random, rather than sequential order, on one CD-R or CD-RW or all discs in a six-disc CD player.
Page 327 The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB storage device. To connect a USB storage device, connect the device to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel. To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came with the iPod to the iPod s dock connector and connect the other end to the USB port located in the center console or on the instrument panel.
Page 328 The five softkeys below the radio display are used to control the functions listed below. To use the softkeys: 1. Press the first or fifth softkey below the radio display to display the functions listed below, or press the softkey below the function if it is currently displayed.
Page 329 Press the softkey below to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's menu system. Files are sorted by: Playlists Artists Albums Genres Songs Composers To select files: 1. Press the softkey below 2. Turn to scroll through the list of menus. 3.
Page 330 To use Shuffle: Press the softkey below select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. Press the softkey below shuffle off. This is the default mode when a USB storage device or iPod is first connected. softkey below to shuffle all songs on the USB storage device or iPod.
Page 331 The DVD Player supports: Up to 255 folders. Up to 8 folders in depth. Up to 15 playlists. Up to 40 sessions. Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl extension. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension. The CD Player supports: Up to 512 files and folders.
Page 332 Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are located under the root folder. The next and previous folder function does not function on a disc that was recorded without folders or playlists.
Page 333 Preprogrammed playlists that were created using WinAmp , MusicMatch , or Real Jukebox can be accessed, however, they cannot be edited using the radio. These playlists are treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files. Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls file extension and are stored on a USB device may be supported by the radio with a USB port.
Page 334 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on the second line of the display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist.
Page 335 The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs and display song information on the radio s display. Turn to select files. Press to go to the start of the track, if more than ten seconds have played.
Page 336 Press the softkey below the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. To browse and select files: 1. Press the softkey below 2. Turn to scroll through the list of folders. 3. Press to select the folder. If there is more than one folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the folder is reached.
Page 337 To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used to navigate in the following order: First softkey, first item in the list. Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the softkey is pressed. Third softkey, 5% through the list each time the softkey is pressed.
Page 338 or any others, can be blocked at a customer's request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds. The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal.
Page 339 If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. If this message does not clear within a short period of time, the receiver could have a fault. Consult with your dealer. For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate Navigation System manual.
Page 340 Use the buttons located on the steering wheel to operate the in vehicle Bluetooth system. See information. Press to answer incoming calls, to confirm system information, and to start speech recognition. Press to end a call, reject a call, or to cancel an operation. A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected to the vehicle before it can be used.
Page 341 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Bluetooth . The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone. 3. Say Pair . The system responds with instructions and a four digit PIN number. The PIN number will be used in Step 4.
Page 342 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Bluetooth . The system responds with Bluetooth ready followed by a tone. 3. Say Change phone . The system responds with Please wait while I search for other phones . If another phone is found, the response will be <Phone name>...
Page 343 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with Please say the name tag followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK? .
Page 344 The directory command lists all of the name tags stored by the system. To use the directory command: 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Directory . The system responds with Directory and then plays back all of the stored name tags.
Page 345 Calls can be made using the following commands: Dial Digit Dial Call Re dial 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . The system responds with Dial using <phone name>...
Page 346 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Call . The system responds with Call using <phone name>. Please say the name tag followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag of the person to call. If the system clearly recognizes the name tag it responds with OK, calling, <name tag>...
Page 347 Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Press to answer an incoming call when another call is active. The original call is placed on hold. Press again to return to the original call. To ignore the incoming call, continue with the original call with no action.
Page 348 Audio can be transferred between the in vehicle Bluetooth system and the cell phone. During a call with the audio in the vehicle: 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Transfer Call. The system responds with Transferring call and the audio will switch from the vehicle to the cell phone.
Page 349 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . The system responds with Say a number to send tones followed by a tone. 3. Say the number to send. If the system clearly recognizes the number it responds with OK, Sending Number and the dial tones are sent and the call continues.
Page 350 The 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 351 The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphones that are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 is dedicated to the video screen, while Channel 2 is dedicated to RSA selections. These headphones can used to listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs, any auxiliary source connected to A/V jacks, or the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle has this feature.
Page 352 To change the batteries on the headphones, do the following: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
Page 353 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 354 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 355 Press this button to turn the video screen on and off. 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. Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD.
Page 356 Press this button to go to the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews. Press this button to quickly reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing a DVD video, press the play/pause button.
Page 357 To change the remote control batteries, do the following: 1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the remote control. 3.
Page 358 Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, low headphone audio cuts out batteries, reception range, or buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 359 When cleaning the RSE overhead console surface, use only a clean cloth dampened with clean water. 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 360 Press this button to turn the RSA on or off. Turn the volume 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. Press this button to switch between the radio (AM/FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and if the...
Page 361 While a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press this button to go to the beginning of the CD or DVD audio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the CD or DVD audio. While a disc is playing in the CD or DVD changer, press this button to select the next disc, if multiple discs are loaded.
Page 362 To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release to go to the next or previous radio station stored as a preset or favorite. To select tracks on a CD/DVD: Press and release to go to the next or previous track.
Page 363 Press and release to select the next or previous track within the selected category. Press and hold to move quickly through the tracks. Press and release to move up one track within the selected category. Press and release to select the next or previous track within the selected category.
Page 364 Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM . For vehicles with or without a navigation system: Press to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Press to select a track or a folder when navigating folders on an iPod or USB device.
Page 365: Sunroof
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 tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time.
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Page 367: Rear Axle
Defensive Driving ....... 5-2 Drunk Driving ........5-2 Control of a Vehicle .
Page 368: Safety Belts
Defensive driving means always expect the unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to wear your safety belt Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
Page 369 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 370 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 with a lot of heavy braking.
Page 371 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what happens with ABS: A computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels.
Page 372 The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that assists the driver with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. StabiliTrak activates when the computer senses a discrepancy between the intended path and the direction the vehicle is actually traveling.
Page 373 The traction control disable button is located on the instrument panel below the climate controls. The traction control part of StabiliTrak can be turned off by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if both systems (traction control and StabiliTrak) were previously on.
Page 374 In this mode, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts of the transmission.
Page 375 Try to adjust the speed so you can drive through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Page 376 The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer so that the vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement.
Page 377: Four-Wheel Drive
In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle's three control systems.
Page 378 Off-roading can be great fun but has some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. When off-road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are not banked, and there are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or downhill. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt maneuvers.
Page 379 Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks. Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain.
Page 380 Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted), camp stoves, and lanterns. Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system. It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area.
Page 381 Off-roading surfaces can be hard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the vehicle's steering, acceleration, and braking in different ways. Depending on the surface, slipping, sliding, wheel spinning, delayed acceleration, poor traction, and longer braking distances can occur.
Page 382 When you approach a hill, decide if it is 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 383 Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there. Use headlamps even during the day to make the vehicle more visible to oncoming traffic. Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident.
Page 384 If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill.
Page 385 Never go downhill with the transmission in N (Neutral), called free-wheeling. The brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill, but if it happens when going downhill: 1.
Page 386 If you feel the vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. The best way to prevent this is to walk the course first, so you know what the surface is like before driving it.
Page 387 Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers can be dangerous. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or sudden thaws can weaken the ice. Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown. Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only.
Page 388 Night driving is more dangerous than day driving because some drivers are likely to be impaired alcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: Drive defensively. Do not drink and drive. Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the inside rearview mirror.
Page 389 Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule about hydroplaning.
Page 390 Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape. Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Going down steep or long hills, shift to a lower gear.
Page 391 Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the tires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32°F) when freezing rain begins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roads can be treated with salt or sand.
Page 392 Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: Turn on the Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror. Snow can trap engine exhaust under the vehicle.
Page 393 To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold.
Page 394 Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drive vehicles, shift into Four Wheel High. For vehicles with ® StabiliTrak , turn the traction control part of the system off. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 395 For vehicles with recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle, you can use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry.
Page 396 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 397 The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs).
Page 398 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs (68 kg) × 5 = Available Cargo Weight = 5-32 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 750 lbs (340 kg) 250 lbs (113 kg) Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 = Subtract Occupant...
Page 399 Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver's door.
Page 400: Front Axle
The Certification/Tire label also contains important information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. See What is front axle reserve capacity, and how do I calculate it? under In the case of a sudden stop or collision, things carried in the bed of your truck could shift forward and come into the passenger area, injuring you and others.
Page 401: Child Restraints
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats.
Page 402 When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. Remember not to exceed the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of the front or rear axle.
Page 403 aftermarket equipment. See gmupfitter.com for additional pick-up box load bearing structural information. Before installing a snow plow on the vehicle, here are some things you need to know: Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package, called RPO VYU. If your vehicle has this option, you can add a plow to it, provided certain weights, such as the weights on the vehicle's axles and the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded.
Page 404 Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not exceed the axle rating for each. For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle.
Page 405 In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. Where: W = Weight of added accessory A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the...
Page 406 You can add heavier equipment on the front of the vehicle if you compensate for it by carrying fewer passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo toward the rear. This has the effect of reducing the load on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded.
Page 407 A vehicle specific Truck Camper Loading information label is attached to the inside of your vehicle's glove box. This label will tell you if your vehicle can carry a slide-in camper, how much of a load your vehicle can carry, and how to correctly spread out the load.
Page 408 Here is an example of proper truck and camper match: Camper Center of Gravity Recommended Center of Gravity Location Zone When the truck is used to carry a slide in camper, the total cargo load of the truck consists of the manufacturer's camper weight figure, the weight of installed additional camper equipment not included in the manufacturer's camper weight...
Page 409 Open the driver's door and look at the Certification/Tire label to find out your vehicle's GAWRs and GVWR. If your vehicle has gone over the weight ratings, move or take out some things until all the weight falls below the ratings. Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle.
Page 410 To avoid damage, the disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the ground. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the disabled vehicle must be towed. See To tow the vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motorhome, see Recreational Vehicle Towing following.
Page 411 Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. Use the following procedure to dinghy tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle: 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind the tow vehicle and shift the transmission to P (Park).
Page 412 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set the parking brake. 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured.
Page 413 Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed. To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) later in this section for more information.
Page 414 Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the front: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the front wheels onto the dolly. 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4.
Page 415 Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See 4.
Page 416 Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3. Firmly set the parking brake. See 4.
Page 417 If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine, see the Two mode Hybrid manual for more information. Do not tow a trailer during break in. See for more information.
Page 418 Here are some important points: There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live but also where you will be driving. A good source for this information can be state or provincial police.
Page 419 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 4.8L V8 5.3L LMG V8 5.3L LMG V8, K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L LMG V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 4.8L V8...
Page 420 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Conventional Trailer 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (c) 4.8L V8 4.8L V8 5.3L V8 (LMG) 5.3L V8 (LMG) K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (XFE) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8...
Page 421 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 6 Speed Automatic 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box (b) 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling...
Page 422 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.8L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 5.3L V8 Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 6.2L V8 (c) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering...
Page 423 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering Conventional Trailer 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 4.8L V8 (c) 5.3L V8 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Fifth-Wheel Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Conventional Trailer 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box (b) 5.3L V8 (c)
Page 424 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 2500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8...
Page 425 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3500 Series 2WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab (e)
Page 426 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab (e) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 427 Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. See information. The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
Page 428 3500 Single Fifth Wheel Rear Wheels Gooseneck 3500 Dual Rear Fifth Wheel Wheels Gooseneck Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for the vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle. This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle.
Page 429 The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Most small-to-medium trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball. Larger trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the two vehicle and trailer axles.
Page 430 Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used with many pickup models. These trailers place a larger percentage of the weight (kingpin weight) on the tow vehicle than conventional trailers. Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle to exceed GAWR or GVWR.
Page 431 This indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the tow/ haul mode is on. Tow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See for more information. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle's Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Page 432: Electrical System
The vehicle may have an Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system for electric trailer brakes. This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control System. The power output to the trailer brakes is based on the amount of brake pressure being applied by the vehicle s brake system.
Page 433 When trailering, make sure of the following: The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. All applicable local and federal laws and regulations are followed. All electrical and mechanical connections to the trailer are made correctly. The trailer s brakes are in proper working condition.
Page 434 The control panel allows adjustment to the amount of output, referred to as trailer gain, available to the electric trailer brakes and allows manual application of the trailer brakes. The Trailer Brake Control Panel is used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes.
Page 435 The Trailer Output will indicate - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the following occur: No trailer is connected. A trailer without electric brakes is connected (no DIC message is displayed). A trailer with electric brakes has become disconnected (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING message will also be displayed on the DIC).
Page 436 3. After the electrical connection is made to a trailer equipped with electric brakes: A TRAILER CONNECTED message will be briefly displayed on the DIC display. The Trailer Brake Display Page will appear on the DIC showing TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT.
Page 437 CHECK TRAILER WIRING This message will be displayed if: 1. The ITBC system first determines connection to a trailer with electric brakes and then the trailer harness becomes disconnected from the vehicle. If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is stationary, this message will automatically turn off in about thirty seconds.
Page 438 An authorized GM dealer may be able to diagnose and repair problems with the trailer. However, any diagnosis and repair of the trailer is not covered under the vehicle warranty. Please contact your trailer dealer for assistance with trailer repairs and trailer warranty information.
Page 439 Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid heavy braking and sudden turns. More passing distance is needed when towing a trailer. The combination will not accelerate as quickly and is longer so it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before returning to the lane.
Page 440 Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer attached can be dangerous. If something goes wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can be damaged. When possible, always park the rig on a flat surface.
Page 441 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 2. Start the engine 3. Shift into a gear 4. Release the parking brake 5. Let up on the brake pedal. 6. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 7. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Page 442 For vehicles equipped with heavy duty trailering, the harness is connected to a bracket on the hitch platform. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal Brown: Taillamps White: Ground 5-76 Light Green: Back-up Lamps Red: Battery Feed* Dark Blue: Trailer Brake*...
Page 443 The seven-wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the drivers side of the vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. A connector must be added to the wiring harness which connects to the camper. The harness contains the following camper/trailer circuits: Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal...
Page 444 These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the trailer brake controller. The harness contains the following wires: Dark Blue: Brake Signal to Trailer Connector Red/Black: Battery...

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