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2006 GMC Yukon Denali, Yukon XL Denali

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

Front Seats

............................................... 1-2

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-7

Safety Belts

............................................. 1-27

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-48

Airbag System

......................................... 1-74

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

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

Windows

................................................. 2-12

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-29

OnStar

System

...................................... 2-38

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-44

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-48

Vehicle Personalization

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

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

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-64

............................ 1-89

............................ 2-14

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

................ 2-40

............................. 2-49

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

........ 3-28

.................. 3-46

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-50

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

Service

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

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

........................................ 5-46

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-47

Front Axle

............................................... 5-48

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-55

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-96

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-105

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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

.................................... 5-49

......... 5-54

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Page 1 2006 GMC Yukon Denali, Yukon XL Denali Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-2 ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-7 ........... 4-50 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2 For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this Index manual. A good place to quickly locate information about the Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Child Restraints ..........1-48 Power Seats ..........1-2 Older Children ..........1-48 Power Lumbar ..........1-3 Infants and Young Children ......1-50 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Child Restraint Systems .........1-54 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-5 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-58 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) ........1-59...
Page 8 Front Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle. Power Seats Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. Vertical Control: You can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback.
Page 9 Power Lumbar You can also reshape the side wing area of the lower seatback for more lateral support. Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with power To increase support, press and hold the top of the lumbar. control. To decrease support, press and hold the bottom of the control.
Page 10 Heated Seats To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the seatback button will be lit to designate that only the If your vehicle has this seatback is being heated. Additional presses of feature, the buttons are the seatback button will cycle through the heat levels for located on the front doors.
Page 11 Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: The front seats have a power recline feature. See Power Seats on page 1-2 for more information on how to operate them. 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.
Page 12 Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Push the head restraint down to lower it. Each front head restraint can also be tilted forward to four positions by pulling on it. A click will sound after each tilt position is reached. Pull the head restraint forward, past the last position, to release it to the upright position.
Page 13 Rear Seats 2. Next, push the seatback forward until it is ﬂat with the ﬂoor. Rear Seat Operation CAUTION: Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats If the seatback is not locked, it could move Regular Models forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 14 Extended Models CAUTION: The passenger’s side of both the second row 60/40 split bench seat and the second row bucket seat has an easy entry/exit feature. This makes it easy to get in and A safety belt that is improperly routed, not out of the third row seat.
Page 15 Heated Seats 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seats can be The buttons used to ﬂipped and folded for additional cargo space. control this feature are located on the back of the Flip and Fold Feature center console.
Page 16 3. Pull up on the strap 4. Regular models: Push the seatback forward until it loop located at the rear is ﬂat. of the seat cushion and ﬂip the seat cushion forward. Extended models: On the passenger side, lift the lever at the base of the seat to release the seatback.
Page 17 Returning the Seats to the Normal Once the seatbacks are folded forward, on extended models only, the rear seat footwell area will be exposed Seating Position and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panels. To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1.
Page 18 50/50 Split Bench Seat (Third Row) 4. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. Pull up on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked. If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench seat, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat(s) can be tilted, or removed from the vehicle.
Page 19 Unfolding the Seatback(s) CAUTION: To return the seatback to the upright position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the release If the seatback is not locked, it could move lever labeled 1, located forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could on the rear of the cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 20 Returning the 50/50 Split Bench Seat(s) 4. Unlatch the seat from the ﬂoor by pulling up from a Tilted Position on the lever labeled 2, located next to the To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the carrying handle at the following: rear of the seat.
Page 21 Removing the 50/50 Split Bench 6. Pull up on the release lever labeled 1, located on the rear of the seatback. Then pull up on either the Seat(s) seatback or the assist strap, located on the outboard side of the seat, until the seatback locks To remove the seat, do the following: into the upright position.
Page 22 Installing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat(s) CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly 5.
Page 23 CAUTION: CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly If the seatback is not locked, it could move can move around in a collision or sudden stop. forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 24 Bench Seat (Third Row) Unfolding the Seatback To return the seatback to an upright position, do the If your vehicle has a full bench seat, the seatback can following: be folded, and the entire seat can be tilted, or removed from the vehicle.
Page 25 Tilting the Bench Seat CAUTION: The seat can be tilted forward to provide additional cargo space. To tilt the seat, do the following: If the support rod is not properly engaged, the folded third row seat could come loose in a 1.
Page 26 Returning the Bench Seat from a Tilted 4. Pull the seat toward you and push ﬁrmly down until the seat latches in the ﬂoor. Position 5. Lift up on the seat to make sure it is locked into To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the place.
Page 27 Removing the Bench Seat 5. Pull on the release strap, located in the To remove the seat, do the following: lower center of the seat, to release the 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat from the ﬂoor bench seat and enter the rear of the vehicle.
Page 28 Installing the Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure properly attached, or twisted will not provide to lock the seat into place properly when the protection needed in a crash.
Page 29 Bucket Seats (Second Row) CAUTION: If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined, and the seats can be ﬂipped and folded for additional cargo space. If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could Reclining the Seatbacks cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 30 Flip and Fold Feature 2. Move the seatback to the desired position and release the lever to lock the seatback in place. The seat cushions on the bucket seats can be ﬂipped forward and the seatbacks can be folded forward to give you more cargo space.
Page 31 2. On the extended models, remove the headrest and 3. Pull up on the seatback store it on the top of the seat cushion. release lever, located on the outboard side of the seat cushion, and push the seatback forward until it is ﬂat.
Page 32 Returning the Seats to the Normal Once the seatbacks are folded down, on extended models only, the rear seat footwell area will be exposed Seating Position and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panel. To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: To return the seats to the normal seating position, do the following: 1.
Page 33 Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 34 Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as reminder to buckle up. See it goes. Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-30. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts.
Page 35 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-29...
Page 36 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-30...
Page 37 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 38 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident —...
Page 39 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the Do not let it get twisted. shoulder belt. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly.
Page 40 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 41 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 42 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 43 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 44 What is wrong with this? 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. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 45 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 46 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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 47: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belts. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-32. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 48 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 49 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 50: Center Rear Passenger Position
Center Rear Passenger Position Third Row — Lap Belt Second Row — Lap-Shoulder Belt When you sit in the center position of a second row bench seat, you have a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the rear outside seat positions. To learn how to wear this belt, see “Lap-Shoulder Belt”...
Page 51: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 52 Third Row Seat 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. For the third row, remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback. 3.
Page 53: Safety Belt Extender
4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Outside Passenger Positions on page 1-41. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 54: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children 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 55 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. If the child is sitting in the second row center position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle.
Page 56: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 57 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby 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) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force on a person’s arms.
Page 58 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 59 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 60: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 61 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 62 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in How Should I Use a Child Restraint? the Vehicle A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a CAUTION: permanent part of the motor vehicle.
Page 63 When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on CAUTION: the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not available, obtain a replacement copy A child can be seriously injured or killed in a from the manufacturer.
Page 64: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We Even though the passenger sensing system is recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an...
Page 65: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower attachments and Children (LATCH) a top tether. Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors system holds a child restraint during driving or in a and attachments.
Page 66 Top Tether Anchor In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. In the United States, some child restraints also have a top tether. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
Page 67 (Top Tether Anchor): (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top Seating positions with top tether anchors. tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. Second Row — Bucket Third Row — Extended Model (Top Tether Anchor): For Regular models, see the information following for Seating positions with top installing a child restraint with a top tether in the tether anchors.
Page 68 For Regular models, the top tether anchors are located For Extended models with a bench or bucket second at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each row seating, the top tether anchors are located at seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as position in the second row.
Page 69 For Regular models with third row seating, there is For Extended models with third row seating, the top one top tether anchor located at the bottom rear of the tether anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat seat cushion that can be used for either the center cushion for the center seating position in the third row.
Page 70 For Extended models, do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or the third row CAUTION: outboard seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the top tether must be attached.
Page 71 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that If the position you are the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the using has an adjustable top tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped. head restraint and you are Refer to the child restraint instructions and using a dual tether, the following steps:...
Page 72: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-59. For the third row, if your vehicle has a bench seat, there are no top tether anchors in the outboard seating positions.
Page 73 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 74: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
Third Row 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the position that you are If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children top tether to the top tether anchor.
Page 75 3. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the 5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push restraint. The child restraint instructions will show down on the child restraint. If you are using a you how. 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 76: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A rear A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child seriously injured or killed if the right front restraint.
Page 77 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the the right front seat position, move the seat as far child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the back as it will go before securing the forward-facing instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 78 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-72...
Page 79 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the airbag is off, the off indicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key is turned to RUN or START.
Page 80: Airbag System
Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have side impact airbags. Side impact airbags are available for the driver and right front passenger. If your vehicle has a side impact airbag for the driver and/or the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the airbag covering on the side of the...
Page 81 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. They are not You can be severely injured or killed in a crash designed to inﬂate in frontal, in rollover or in if you are not wearing your safety belt —...
Page 82 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, injured or killed.
Page 83: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for more information.
Page 84 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag instrument panel on the passenger’s side. is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-78...
Page 85 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 severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 86: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? 20 to 30 mph (32 to 48 km/h). (The threshold level can vary, however, with speciﬁc vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range.) The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds.
Page 87: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are The airbag system is designed to work properly under a not intended to inﬂate during vehicle rollovers, rear wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. impacts, or in many side impacts. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain.
Page 88: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or After the airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly the instrument panel.
Page 89 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. CAUTION: Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an air.
Page 90: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system Passenger Airbag Status Indicator –...
Page 91 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. CAUTION: (Continued) General Motors recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in a Even though the passenger sensing system is rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Page 92 • If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child the system determines that a small child is present restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and in a booster seat check with your dealer. •...
Page 93 CAUTION: (Continued) vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for more on this, including important safety information. Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates.
Page 94: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are airbag system parts in several places around Is there anything I might add to the front or your vehicle. You do not want the system to inﬂate sides of the vehicle that could keep the while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 95: Restraint System Check
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a Because I have a disability, I have to get my crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Page 96: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new CAUTION: parts.
Page 97 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Tow/Haul Mode ..........2-23 Parking Brake ..........2-24 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-25 Door Locks ............2-8 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-26 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 98 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System ..........2-38 Luggage Carrier ...........2-45 Rear Storage Area ........2-46 Universal Home Remote System ......2-40 Convenience Net ..........2-46 Universal Home Remote System Operation ..2-41 Cargo Cover ..........2-47 Storage Areas ..........2-44 Sunroof ............2-48 Glove Box ...........2-44 Cupholder(s) ..........2-44 Vehicle Personalization ........2-49 Instrument Panel Storage Area .......2-45...
Page 99: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 100: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, all door Your keyless entry system operates on a radio locks, tailgate and frequency subject to Federal Communications side storage boxes. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 101: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet •...
Page 102 your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds must also be matched. Once your dealer has coded the may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation.
Page 103 Resynchronization To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously.
Page 104: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks 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. Door Locks To unlock or lock the door from the inside, slide the manual lever forward CAUTION: or rearward.
Page 105: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch or The power door lock the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is switches are located on open, the delayed locking feature will delay locking the driver’s and front the doors until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 106: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic To use one of the locks do the following: Door Locks 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. To engage the rear door security locks, move the Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock lever forward. feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks.
Page 107: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass To unlock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside use either the power door locks or the remote keyless entry system. The liftgate glass can be opened using the pushbutton CAUTION: on the liftgate after the doors have been unlocked. To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in the It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or center of the door.
Page 108: 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 109: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows have an The power window controls are located on each of the express-down feature that allows the windows to be side doors. lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down mode.
Page 110: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems Sun Visors with Slide Rod Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent Your vehicle may have this feature. features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal.
Page 111 See Delayed Locking on page 2-9 for additional If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm by information. Close the door and the content pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter theft-deterrent system will be activated. or by placing the key in the ignition and turning it to START.
Page 112: Passlock
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock New Vehicle Break-In enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is break-in.
Page 113: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions 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 114: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 2. If it does not start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control. starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator This feature assists in starting the engine and protects pedal.
Page 115: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is coolant heater. designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine move farther away from the standard position, but can coolant heater can help.
Page 116 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged.
Page 117: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator located within the instrument panel cluster. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 118 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you connect with the wheels. To restart when you are need more power for passing, and you are: already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. •...
Page 119: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.
Page 120: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can down with your right foot. Push down the parking overheat the brake system and cause premature brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 121: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 122: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Automatic Transmission vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission.
Page 123: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 124: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 125: Mirrors
Mirrors Compass Operation Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® There is a compass display in the window in the upper with OnStar and Compass right corner of the mirror face. The compass displays a maximum of two characters.
Page 126 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to 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, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 127: With Onstar ® , Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following: ® with OnStar , Compass and 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately Temperature Display four seconds until either a ﬂashing F or C appears. 2.
Page 128 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 the vehicle is outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 129: With Compass
Compass Calibration Cleaning the Mirror The compass may need calibration if one of the When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar following occurs: material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause •...
Page 130 Compass Operation Compass Variance Press the on/off button once to turn the compass Compass variance is the difference between earth’s on or off. magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be There is a compass display in the window in the upper necessary to adjust the compass to compensate right corner of the mirror face.
Page 131: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors The controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror to be adjusted, then press the dots, located below the selector switch on the four-way control pad, to adjust the direction of each mirror.
Page 132: Outside Convex Mirror
Power Folding Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle CAUTION: position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors.
Page 133: Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Heated Mirrors Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist Your vehicle may have this feature. Your vehicle may have this feature. When this button is pressed, a defogger The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of the warms the driver’s and headlamps behind you.
Page 134: Onstar System
® OnStar System Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca. ® OnStar Services ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the Safe and Sound plan is included for one year from the date of ®...
Page 135 ® Directions and Connections Plan By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands, you can browse through the • All Safe and Sound Plan Services various topics. Customize your information proﬁle at ® www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar user’s guide for •...
Page 136: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Home Remote Transmitter, it complies with Part 15 of the System FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 137: Universal Home Remote System Operation
Universal Home Remote System It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more Operation accurate transmission of the radio-frequency signal. Programming Universal Home Remote Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and Follow these steps to program up to three channels: reverse”...
Page 138 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully button. The name and color of the button may receives the frequency signal from the hand-held vary by manufacturer.
Page 139 Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. The indicator light Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter will come on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to time out or quit after several seconds of transmission.
Page 140: Storage Areas
Reprogramming a Single Universal Storage Areas Home Remote Button Glove Box To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the follow these steps: handle upward.
Page 141: Instrument Panel Storage Area
Instrument Panel Storage Area Luggage Carrier Your vehicle may have a closed storage area on the You can load things on top of your vehicle with instrument panel above the compact disc changer. this feature. You can open the storage area by pressing in the The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to bottom of the lid and the lid will automatically raise up.
Page 142: Rear Storage Area
Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. Your vehicle has a Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) located above the rear glass. If items • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit.
Page 143: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover To remove the cover from the vehicle, do the following: 1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder. 2. Then, grasping the passenger’s side cover endcap, CAUTION: push the cover endcap toward the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 144: Sunroof
Cargo Tie Downs Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving inside the vehicle. Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof.
Page 145: Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, If your vehicle has the glass panel can be closed or opened. this feature, the Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods controls for the...
Page 146 To store the settings, do the following: To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s will move to the stored memory position. seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, both of the outside mirrors, and the 2.
Page 147 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-19 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......3-19 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ......3-20 Horn .............3-6 Climate Controls ..........3-20 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-20 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Outlet Adjustment .........3-25 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8...
Page 148 Section 3 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Gage ........3-42 Navigation/Radio System .......3-80 Security Light ..........3-43 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....3-80 Cruise Control Light ........3-44 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .........3-92 Highbeam On Light ........3-44 CD Changer ..........3-93 Tow/Haul Mode Light ........3-44 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-96 Fuel Gage ...........3-45 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-97 Low Fuel Warning Light .........3-45...
Page 149 NOTES...
Page 150: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 151 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. K. Fog Lamps Button. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Headlamps on L. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See page 3-14.
Page 152: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at also let police know you have a problem. Your front the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 153: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever If your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: •...
Page 154: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the downward (for left) positions.
Page 155: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass (Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 156: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/Washer (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the CAUTION: windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then In freezing weather, do not use your washer either stop or return to your preset speed.
Page 157: Cruise Control
(Washer Fluid): To wash the window, press the (Off): This position turns the system off. knob with this symbol. (Set): Press this button to set the speed. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer.
Page 158 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, CAUTION: disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control on when you Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you are not using cruise, you might hit a button can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to...
Page 159 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 160: Headlamps
Ending Cruise Control Headlamps There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: • Step lightly on the brake pedal, • move the cruise control switch to off, or • shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). • ® If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak feature, cruise control will turn off if road conditions cause ®...
Page 161: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder AUTO: Turn the control to this position to put the system into automatic headlamp mode. The Daytime If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when Running Lamps (DRL) will also be activated if it is light your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned enough outside.
Page 162: Automatic Headlamp System
When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on system will switch from DRL to the headlamps. the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will be on As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular whenever the ignition is on.
Page 163: Puddle Lamps
You may be able to turn off your Automatic Headlamp The fog lamp button is System. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on located on the left side of page 3-15 for more information. your instrument panel. Your headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle.
Page 164: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp Override The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to the (Dome Override): Press this button, located below exterior lamps control. the exterior lamp control, to turn dome lamps off even when a door is opened. To return the lamps to automatic (Instrument Panel Lights): Turn the thumbwheel, operation, press the button again and it will return to located next to the exterior lamps control, up or...
Page 165: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps There is also an outlet located in the center console. Press the button on the side of the console door to access the outlet. See Center Console Storage Area If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button on page 2-45 for more information.
Page 166: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The front ashtray and lighter are located in the center Dual Automatic Climate Control console near the cupholders, if equipped. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray System and lighter. With this system, you can control the heating, cooling Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 167 Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to match the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature holding the AUTO button for four seconds. Both the of the air coming through the system on the driver’s driver and passenger arrows will be displayed.
Page 168 If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature settings Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the are not the same, the opposite side temperature top of the instrument panel near the windshield. setting will be displayed for an additional This sensor regulates air temperature based on sun ﬁve seconds.
Page 169 Manual Operation (Floor): This setting will deliver air to the ﬂoor outlets. You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. (Defog): See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed.
Page 170 You may also notice that the A/C compressor will run On hot days, open the windows long enough to let hot while in recirculation mode. This is normal and helps to inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes for prevent fogging.
Page 171: Outlet Adjustment
Defogging and Defrosting The rear window defogger will turn off about 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If you need additional You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or warming time, press the button again. If your vehicle is frost from your windshield.
Page 172: Rear Climate Control System
• AUX: Turn the knob, located on the left side of the Adding outside equipment to the front of your control panel, to this position to allow the rear seat vehicle, such as hood-air deﬂectors, etc., may affect passengers to have control over the rear climate control the performance of the heating and air conditioning system.
Page 173 Rear Passenger Console Control (Mode): Press this button to select the air delivery mode and AUTO mode. Choose AUTO if you want To use the rear climate control from the rear passenger the system to automatically regulate the airﬂow. position, use the rear passenger console control. See “Auto Mode”...
Page 174: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages on When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your vehicle.
Page 175: 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’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. 3-29...
Page 176: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your tachometer displays the engine speed in Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both revolutions per minute (rpm). miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the Safety Belt Reminder Light driver information center.
Page 177: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions. If the airbag readiness light stays on after you The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. start your vehicle, it means the airbag system The system check includes the airbag sensors, the may not be working properly.
Page 178: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 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 If your vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the right front passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 179 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 180: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system light When your engine is not will come on brieﬂy when running, but the ignition is you turn on the ignition, in RUN, this gage but the engine is not shows your battery’s state running, as a check to of charge in DC volts.
Page 181: Brake System Warning Light
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
Page 182: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Traction Off Light Light If you have the ® StabiliTrak system, this With the anti-lock brake light should come on brieﬂy system, this light will come when you turn the on when you start your ignition to RUN. engine and may stay on for several seconds.
Page 183: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
Page 184 See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46 for The following situations can cause the transmission to further information. operate at higher temperatures: • If the transmission ﬂuid reaches temperatures of Towing a trailer approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the Driver •...
Page 185: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor system, this light Your vehicle is equipped will come on if the with a computer which system detects low tire monitors operation of the pressure.
Page 186 If the Light is Flashing Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires your vehicle: with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 187 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See You may be able to correct the emission system Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 188: Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Oil Pressure Gage Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check...
Page 189: Security Light
Security Light A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as This light will come on possible. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. brieﬂy when you turn the key toward START.
Page 190: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Highbeam On Light This light comes on This light will come on whenever you set your when the high-beam cruise control. headlamps are in use. The light will go out when the cruise control is turned See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8. off.
Page 191: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 192: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Customization): Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the personal The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located settings on your vehicle. on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. The DIC buttons are located on the steering wheel. (Select): Press this button to reset certain DIC The DIC can display information such as the trip functions and set your customization settings.
Page 193 Trip Information Button You can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or the select button (Trip Information): Press the trip information for four seconds, the display will show the distance button to scroll through the ODOMETER, TRIP A, traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or...
Page 194 Fuel Information Button Timer: The DIC can be used as a timer. Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. The display will show the amount of time that has (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information passed since the timer was last reset, not including time button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average the ignition is off.
Page 195: Dic Warnings And Messages
Select Button Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated (Select): Press the select button to reset certain starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not DIC functions and set your customization settings.
Page 196 BATTERY NOT CHARGING Pressing any of the four DIC buttons or the trip odometer reset stem will acknowledge the message and clear it On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging during from the DIC display. operation, this message will appear on the DIC. BUCKLE SEATBELT Driving with this problem could drain your battery.
Page 197 CHANGE ENGINE OIL CHECK OIL LEVEL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will be changed. When you change the engine oil, be appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct it as sure to reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message.
Page 198 CHECK WASHER FLUID ENGINE COOLANT HOT If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will appear will appear in the DIC. Turn off the air conditioning. If on the DIC. Adding washer ﬂuid to the windshield the message is still on, or if the engine coolant washer reservoir will clear the message.
Page 199 FUEL LEVEL LOW OIL LIFE RESET If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the This message will appear on the DIC for about DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as soon as 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil possible.
Page 200 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR REPLACE LIFTGATE FUSE If the passenger’s door is not fully closed and the This message will be displayed if the liftgate lock vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on malfunctions and/or the liftgate fuse blows. For more the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 201 SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the battery will be displayed on the DIC. Have your GM dealer charging system, this message will appear on the inspect the system for problems.
Page 202 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STABILITY SYS (System) DISABLED If your vehicle is has the tire pressure monitor system, The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on ® this message will be displayed if any of the tire monitor when you press the StabiliTrak button, or when sensors have malfunctioned or if all of the tire monitor the stability control has been automatically disabled.
Page 203 • TRACTION SYS (System) LIMITED The message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its If the brake traction control system activates constantly diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. or if the brakes have heated up due to high-speed braking, brake traction control will be disabled and the •...
Page 204 TRANSMISSION HOT • Low transmission ﬂuid level • High transmission ﬂuid level Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the • transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the Restricted air ﬂow to the radiator transmission temperature warning is displayed on A temporary solution to hotter transmission operating the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you temperatures may be to let the transmission cool down.
Page 205: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization LOCK DOORS: WITH SPEED: The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds. Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one setting Choose one of the available options and press the based on your preference.
Page 206 Door Lock Delay Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to If your DIC does not have this feature, you can still select it and move on to the next feature. program the delayed locking feature.
Page 207 LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle. when unlocking the vehicle. Choose one of the available options and press the Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 208 Easy Exit Seat Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT select it and move on to the next feature. appears in the display. To select your preference for Perimeter Lights seat position exit, press the select button while EASY EXIT SEAT is displayed on the DIC.
Page 209 CURB VIEW: PASSENGER: The passenger’s outside ALARM WARNING: OFF: There will be no alarm mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted warning on activation. into REVERSE (R). ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will chirp when CURB VIEW: DRIVER: The driver’s outside mirror will the alarm is active.
Page 210: Audio System(S)
If you accidentally choose a language that you do not Choose one of the available options and press the want or understand, press and hold the customization customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to button and the trip information button at the same select it and end out of the customizable options.
Page 211 Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CAUTION: CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer. Also, check federal rules covering mobile This system provides you with a far greater radio and telephone units.
Page 212: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with Cassette and CD Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the MN button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until RDS...
Page 213 Playing the Radio This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on may broadcast incorrect information that will cause and off.
Page 214 Finding a Station AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): If your vehicle is ® equipped with a Bose audio system, it includes Bose BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, ® AudioPilot noise compensation technology. When AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will ®...
Page 215 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be programmed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 216 NORMAL: This setting provides the best overall vehicle To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle sound quality for all seating locations. position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will DRIVER: This setting gives the driver the best appear on the display, you will hear a beep, and sound quality.
Page 217 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed select mode.
Page 218 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has message, the information symbol will appear on the been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If display. Press this button to see the message. The CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio message may display the artist, song title, call in phone has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and...
Page 219 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 220 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 221 Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 222 4 FWD (Forward): Press this pushbutton to quickly TAPE DISC: Press this button to play a cassette tape or advance the tape. The radio will play while the CD when listening to the radio. The inactive tape or CD tape advances. Press this pushbutton again to return to will remain safely inside the radio for future listening.
Page 223 Playing a CD If the cassette tape is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cassette. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 224 If there is no apparent damage, try a known good CD. 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track. Press and hold this Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in the pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at CD player.
Page 225 © ¨ CD Messages SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following appears on the display and you hear a beep. The radio reasons: will go to the next track, play for 10 seconds, then go •...
Page 226: Navigation/Radio System
Listening to a DVD Navigation/Radio System If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will The navigation system has built-in features intended to appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is minimize driver distraction.
Page 227 Before You Drive Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. and repairs will not be covered by your warranty. The driver cannot safely view the video screen while Keep the headphones stored in a cool, dry place.
Page 228 Stereo RCA Jacks How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. be connected from an auxiliary device such as a In some countries, the video format may be in the PAL camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system.
Page 229 The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the If the screen is in the closed position, the signals will vehicle speakers by using the radio. The RSE not be available for the operation of the headphones or system may be selected as an audio source on the the remote control.
Page 230 DVD Player Buttons DVD-ROM, and DVD Audio media. An error message will appear on the display if this type of media is inserted into the DVD player. (Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off. The power indicator light will illuminate When using the wired headphones, not included, if the when the power is on.
Page 231 Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the of the copyright information or the previews. Some color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and DVDs will begin playing after the previews have ﬁnished. dynamic range compression.
Page 232 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 233 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the provides you with the capability of direct chapter, color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and title, and track number selection. dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 234 (Camera Angle): Press this button to change (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to advance camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a to the beginning of the next track or chapter. This DVD is playing. The format and content of this button may not work when the DVD is playing the function will vary for each disc.
Page 235 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input in on or accessory. picture moves or scrolls. connections at both The parental control devices. button might have been Change the Video Format turned on.
Page 236 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, I If the stop button was Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume or buzzes.
Page 237 DVD Messages DVD Distortion The following errors may be displayed on the There may be an experience with audio distortion in the video screen: wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 238: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to.
Page 239: Cd Changer
CD Changer SEEK : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or the previous selection.
Page 240 To load a CD, perform the following steps: To eject a single CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). blink green. The buttons with loaded CDs will blink green. 2.
Page 241 CD Functions 6 RDM (Random): Press and release this pushbutton to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in All of the CD changer functions are performed by the random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL radio, except for loading and ejecting.
Page 242: Theft-Deterrent Feature
CD Changer Errors If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be display, it could be for one of the following reasons: corrected, contact your GM dealer.
Page 243: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 244: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals will You may experience frequency interference and static reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, causing chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and the sound to fade in and out.
Page 245: Care Of The Cassette Tape Player
Care of the Cassette Tape Player The cut tape detection feature of your cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause being ejected, use the following steps: reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism.
Page 246: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of the CD Player Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time. Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before you have your tape The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not player serviced.
Page 247: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, press and hold The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power of your vehicle.
Page 248 NOTES 3-102...
Page 249 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-34 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-35 Drunken Driving ..........4-3 Highway Hypnosis ........4-36 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 Braking ............4-6 Winter Driving ..........4-38 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-7...
Page 250: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready for Defensive Driving anything.” On city streets, rural roads, or expressways, it means “Always expect the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive unexpected.”...
Page 251: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. a national tragedy.
Page 252 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb BAC would be close to 0.12 percent. A person who (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) consumes food just before or during drinking will have a bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC somewhat lower BAC level.
Page 253 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows that of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 254: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). That could be a lot of distance in an You have three systems that make your vehicle go where emergency, so keeping enough space between you want it to go.
Page 255: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 256 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you faster than any driver could. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 257: Braking In Emergencies
Braking in Emergencies If this is the case, your vehicle does not need servicing. You will need to turn the vehicle off and then restart ® it to initialize StabiliTrak . If either message appears on With anti-lock brakes, you can steer and brake at the the Driver Information Center (DIC), and your vehicle same time.
Page 258 ® StabiliTrak and part of the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice the traction control system or snow, and you want to “rock” your vehicle to can be turned off or attempt to free it. It may also be necessary to turn off back on by pressing the the system when driving in extreme off-road conditions ®...
Page 259 Notice: If the traction off light comes on due to The traction control system may activate on dry or heavy braking and/or because the traction control rough roads or under conditions such as heavy system has been continuously active, do not allow acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively.
Page 260: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this. With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time.
Page 261 Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your vehicle’s performance.
Page 262: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, are driving.
Page 263 • • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one start your left lane change signal before moving out thing, following too closely reduces your area of of the right lane to pass.
Page 264: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled Let us review what driving experts say about what by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. happens when the three control systems —...
Page 265: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving “Off-roading” means you have left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes are not marked. Curves are not banked. There are no If your vehicle has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, you road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill, or should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, downhill.
Page 266 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and during a sudden stop.
Page 267 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 268 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving CAUTION: 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 When you are driving off-road, bouncing and driving skills.
Page 269 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startle especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, you if you are not prepared for them. Often these sudden turns, or sudden braking.
Page 270 Driving on Off-Road Hills incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or across a the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you hill.
Page 271 Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 272 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about are about to stall, when going up a hill. to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? •...
Page 273 Driving Downhill Are there some things I should not do when driving down a hill? When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: Yes! These are important because if you ignore • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain them you could lose control and have a serious vehicle control? accident.
Page 274 Driving Across an Incline • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, or even wet Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across grass can cause your tires to slip sideways, downhill. the incline of a hill.
Page 275 What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 276 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels will On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you not get good traction.
Page 277 Driving in Water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4-31 for more information on driving through water. Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. After Off-Road Driving Find out how deep the water is before you drive through Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the it.
Page 278: Driving At Night
Driving at Night What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. will have less trouble adjusting to night.
Page 279: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 280 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 281: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 282: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic. Try to determine where you expect to blend with the ﬂow.
Page 283: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not Here are some things you can check before a trip: to your sense of motion. After driving for any distance • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are Are all windows clean inside and outside? going slower than you actually are.
Page 284: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 285 • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of CAUTION: the slowing down. Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill. If you do not shift down, your brakes could get •...
Page 286: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 5-55. 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 287 Driving on Snow or Ice traction of all. You can get wet ice when it is about freezing, 32°F (0°C), and freezing rain begins to fall. Most of the time, those places where the tires meet the Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand crews road probably have good traction.
Page 288 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow. Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe: •...
Page 289 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little CAUTION: faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 290: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the Mud, Ice or Snow wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth, you can destroy your transmission. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you will For more information about using tire chains on your need to spin the wheels, but you do not want to...
Page 291: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks Your vehicle has recovery hooks at the front 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. CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force.
Page 292: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 293 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of the size of the original equipment tires (C) and cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). the “XXX”...
Page 294 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 295 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. Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg)
Page 296 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. CAUTION: Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 297 Automatic Level Control If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they go as fast as The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, ®...
Page 298: Towing
Towing Your vehicle is not designed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-50. Towing Your Vehicle ® Autoride Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 299: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, follow Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle the advice in this part, and see your dealer for Break-In on page 2-16 for more information.
Page 300 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • the weight of the trailer If you do, here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer tongue • There are many different laws, including speed limit •...
Page 301 Weight of the Trailer Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent How heavy can a trailer safely be? of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” later in this section. It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 302 Use the following chart to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight **GCWR Yukon Denali 3.73 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) Yukon XL Denali 3.73 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)
Page 303 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 304 Trailering may be limited by the vehicle’s ability to carry 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the total to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg). tongue weight. Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as to exceed the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or well.
Page 305 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight The effect of tongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you Carrying Hitches with being able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tongue weight.
Page 306 Driving with a Trailer If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very CAUTION: important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving.
Page 307 Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Page 308 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if the transmission shifts too often. See “Tow/Haul Mode” The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever under Towing a Trailer on page 4-51. you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 309 Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down CAUTION: while you: • start your engine, You really should not park your vehicle, with a •...
Page 310 Trailer Wiring Harness The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package trailer. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal •...
Page 311 Electric Brake Control Jumper CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to ﬁt, your trailer brakes may not work at all. You could have a crash in which you or others could be injured.
Page 312: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes. You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of For more information see Towing a Trailer on page 4-51.
Page 313 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Engine Fan Noise .........5-35 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-36 California Proposition 65 Warning .....5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-37 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Battery ............5-41 Your Vehicle ..........5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-42...
Page 314 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-70 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-100 Buying New Tires .........5-70 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-100 Different Size Tires and Wheels ......5-72 Finish Care ..........5-100 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-72 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-101 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-74 Aluminum Wheels ........5-102...
Page 315: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle they Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to can affect your vehicle’s performance and safety, be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer including such things as, braking, stability, ride and for all your service needs.
Page 316: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, CAUTION: see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15.
Page 317: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can you may notice an audible knocking noise when you affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 318: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emissions To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 319: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts. United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard That damage would not be covered under your to ﬁnd.
Page 320: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. cause bad injuries.
Page 321: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container The TIGHTEN FUEL CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-49 for more information. CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle.
Page 322: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts CAUTION: and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or An electric fan under the hood can start up others could be burned.
Page 323: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille.
Page 324: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 325 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Starting on page 5-42. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on System on page 5-30 and Coolant Surge Tank page 5-42.
Page 326: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you need to must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 327 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 328 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 329: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 330 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 331: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment If your vehicle is equipped with an air ﬁlter restriction Overview on page 5-12 for indicator, it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/ the location of the ﬁlter needs to be replaced.
Page 332 How to Inspect the Engine Air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Cleaner/Filter Indicator Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter cover. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change”...
Page 333 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 334: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out and fall on hot engine When to Check and Change Automatic part or exhaust system parts, starting a ﬁre. Transmission Fluid Too little ﬂuid could cause the transmission to overheat.
Page 335 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F The transmission dipstick (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle handle with this graphic is in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage located at the rear of...
Page 336 Consistency of Readings Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper ﬂuid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmission breather hose to be sure it is clean and unclogged. If readings are still inconsistent, contact your dealer.
Page 337: Engine Coolant
Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® ﬂuid may damage your vehicle, and the damages DEX-COOL coolant will: may not be covered by your warranty. Always Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). •...
Page 338 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 339: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Checking Coolant Adding Coolant ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL The coolant surge tank is located in the engine coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. engine is cool.
Page 340: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: (Continued) You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant If you keep driving when your engine is Temperature Gage on page 3-37. overheated, the liquids in it can catch ﬁre. You In addition, you will ﬁnd an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, or others could be badly burned.
Page 341 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 342: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Cooling System Operating Mode When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 343 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL CAUTION: COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in An electric engine cooling fan under the hood the radiator hoses, heater can start up even when the engine is not hoses, radiator, water running and can injure you.
Page 344 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If your vehicle is equipped with an electric engine cooling fan, check the coolant temperature gage. If the Surge Tank coolant temperature is approximately 232°F (111°C), the electric cooling fan should be running. If it is If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if not, your vehicle needs service.
Page 345 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 346 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start to the FULL COLD mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 347: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages. If your vehicle is equipped with a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins If your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans, you faster to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 348: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-12 for cool down. reservoir location. 2.
Page 349: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid until the What to Use tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read page 5-12 for reservoir the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 350: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 351 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 352 Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 353: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 354: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. Only use vehicles with 12-volt systems If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 355 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: that vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting Using a match near a battery can cause battery terminal.
Page 356 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) Fans or other moving engine parts can injure terminal if the vehicle you badly. Keep your hands away from moving has one.
Page 357 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the remote negative (–) terminal, marked GND, on the vehicle with the dead battery. The electrical connection is just as good there, and the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is Jumper Cable Removal much less.
Page 358: All-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5. Return the remote positive (+) terminal cover, if equipped, to its original position. All-Wheel Drive Be sure to perform the lubricant checks described in this section.
Page 359: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant 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.
Page 360: Front Axle
Front Axle To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. When to Check and Change Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant: It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid •...
Page 361: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-53. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 362: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. A. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Unplug the electrical connector. B. Retainer Clip 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from C.
Page 363 5. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal assembly. 6. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 7. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 8. Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 364: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: and Back-up Lamps 1. Remove the two screws from A. Turn Signal Lamp the taillamp assembly. B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp/Taillamp 2. Remove the taillamp assembly. 3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing.
Page 365: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up, Front and Rear Turn 3157 Signal and Stoplamp/Taillamp Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Sidemarker Lamp Headlamps High-Beam 9005 9005 LL (Long Low-Beam Life) or 9005 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer.
Page 366: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-15.
Page 367: Tires
2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the hook and push the wiper arm (A) out of the blade (C). 3. Push the new wiper blade securely on the wiper arm until you hear the release lever click into place.
Page 368 For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. CAUTION: (Continued) • Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be CAUTION: cut, punctured, or broken by a sudden impact — such as when you hit a pothole. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires Keep tires at the recommended pressure.
Page 369: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into the speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 370 (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual conﬁguration. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Page 371 Tire Size (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as The following examples show the different parts of a the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light tire size.
Page 372: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing without passengers and cargo. outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 373 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and of a tire. shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Page 374: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers effectively.
Page 375 How to Check A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire door lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle’s pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire simply by looking at them.
Page 376 High Speed Operation If your vehicle has P265/70R17 AL2 or P275/55R20 AL2 size tires and you will be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, set the cold inﬂation pressure to the maximum inﬂation pressure CAUTION: shown on the tire sidewall, or 38 psi (265 kPa), whichever is lower.
Page 377: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Tire Pressure Monitor System Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to the inﬂation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radio on the vehicle placard or tire inﬂation pressure label. and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.
Page 378 Resetting the TPMS Identiﬁcation Codes Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s responsibility to Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation code. Any maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inﬂation has time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more not reached the level to trigger illumination of the of the TPMS sensors, the identiﬁcation codes will need to...
Page 379 The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 6. Proceed to the passenger’s side front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Proceed to the passenger’s side rear tire, and 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off. repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Page 380: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Federal Communications Commission Tire Inspection and Rotation (FCC) and Industry and Science Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles Canada (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Page 381 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 382: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your One way to tell when it is vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on time for new tires is to your vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet check the treadwear General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation indicators, which will...
Page 383 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes, wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after brands or types (radial and bias-belted tires), many miles of driving.
Page 384: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than Quality grades can be found where applicable on the your original equipment wheels and tires, this may tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum affect the way your vehicle performs, including its section width.
Page 385 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 386: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the for your vehicle.
Page 387: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without used or how far it has been driven.
Page 388: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: 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 Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 389 When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of CAUTION: wheel blocks. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 390: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Models - Rear Access Panel Extended Models A. Retaining Bracket D. Wheel Blocks A. Knob F. Mounting Bracket and Wing Nut E. Jack B. Removable G. Wing Nut Retaining B. Tool Kit and F.
Page 391 On the regular models, the equipment is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, behind the left trim panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the release lever to open the trim panel door. Skip the ﬁrst step and follow the last three.
Page 392 3. Insert the spare tire end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E).
Page 393 5. Use the wheel wrench 6. Tilt the retainer at the hook that allows you to end of the cable when pull the hoist cable the tire has been towards you to assist in lowered, so it can be reaching the spare tire. pulled up through the wheel opening.
Page 394: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out.
Page 395 Jack Positions (Overall View) 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen A. Front Position the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. B. Rear Position 5-83...
Page 396 3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown in this step. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 397 Rear Tire Flat: If the ﬂat 4. Remove all the wheel tire is on a rear tire of the nuts and take off the vehicle, you will need ﬂat tire. to use the jack handle and both jack handle extensions. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions.
Page 398 CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel become loose after a time.
Page 399 8. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 400: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist 1. Check under the assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is vehicle to see if the designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling cable end is visible.
Page 401 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that...
Page 402 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire. 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end ﬁtting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place.
Page 403 14. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and CAUTION: pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under Someone standing too close during the the vehicle. procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out...
Page 404: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Use the art and text following to help you: Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 405 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle 4. Insert the hoist end (F) with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. through the hole (G) in the rear bumper 2. Tilt the retainer and into the hoist downward and through shaft.
Page 406 Regular Models - Rear Access Panel A. Retaining Bracket D. Wheel Blocks and Wing Nut E. Jack 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, pull (A), B. Jack Tools F. Knob and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, C.
Page 407 3. Assemble the wheel blocks (D) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (D) and knob (F). 4. Position the jack storage cover in the left rear side panel and tighten, adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in the mounting bracket. Be sure to position the holes in the base of the jack onto the pin in the mounting bracket.
Page 408: Spare Tire
3. Position under the jack storage tray (B) in the left Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than rear side panel below the wheelbase and tighten, the road tires, those originally installed on your vehicle. adjusting clockwise until the jack is secured tight in This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle, the mounting bracket.
Page 409 When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. or techniques: Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 410: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a frequently to remove dust and loose dirt.
Page 411: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Wood Panels Plastic Surfaces Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to with a clean cloth. remove dust.
Page 412: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. silicone grease with a clean cloth.
Page 413: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird Blades droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield on painted surfaces.
Page 414: Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners be covered by your warranty.
Page 415: Sheet Metal Damage
Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop control can collect on the underbody. If these are not applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the replaced to restore corrosion protection.
Page 416: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior surface contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, and protects ﬁnish.
Page 417: Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label, you will ﬁnd the following: •...
Page 418: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same amperage. Just pick some feature of your vehicle The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal that you can get along without –...
Page 419 Fuses Usage HTR A/C Not Used Power Door Lock Relay (Lock Function) Inside Rearview Mirror, HVAC 1 Climate Control System Driver’s Door Harness LT DR Connection CRUISE Cruise Control Power Door Lock Relay UNLCK (Unlock Function) RR FOG LP Not Used BRAKE Brake Switch Power Door Lock Relay...
Page 420: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake The center instrument panel utility block is located VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the Control Module steering column. RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Right Turn Signals and RT TRN Sidemarkers...
Page 421: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Device Usage SPARE RELAY Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat CB SEAT Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Window Circuit CB RT DOOR Breaker SPARE Not Used Infotainment Harness INFO Connection The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery.
Page 422 5-110...
Page 423 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. Accessory Power/Trailer STUD #2* Wiring Brake Feed *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. Anti-lock Brakes *4 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. Automatic Level Control VSES/ECAS *5 —...
Page 424 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module Driver’s Side High Beam HI HDLP-LT Headlamp Electronic Throttle Control, ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller LH HID Not Used Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Daytime Running Lamps Conditioning Relay, Turn Regulated Voltage Control IGN E Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter Instrument Panel...
Page 425 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Fuses Usage Block CRNK Starting System Passenger’s Side Headlamp LO HDLP-RT Low Beam The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is FOG LP Fog Lamps Relay located in the engine FOG LP Fog Lamps compartment on the HORN Horn Relay driver’s side of the vehicle...
Page 426: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Cooling System (Engine Driven Fan System) 16.2 qt 15.3 L Cooling System (Electric Cooling Fan System) 16.6 qt...
Page 427: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month .........6-10 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 428: Introduction
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 429 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can on page 4-44. be dangerous.
Page 430: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it, and what you you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 431 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 432: 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. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 433: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspect spark • plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 434 (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch assembly, steering system for damaged, loose, or missing parts, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, release pawl, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect power door hinges, liftgate hinge, liftgate linkage, liftgate handle steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, pivot points, latch bolt, fuel door hinge, locks, and...
Page 435: Owner Checks And Services
At Each Fuel Fill (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. This service can be complex; you should have your dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for It is important to perform these underhood checks at what to use.
Page 436: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to CAUTION: check the spare tire. See Tires on page 5-55 for further details.
Page 437 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying the regular Control System Check brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out ®...
Page 438 Parking Brake and Automatic • To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. CAUTION: ® Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required.
Page 439: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, in number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from System Canada 89021186).
Page 440 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Propshaft Canada 10953511) or lubricant Points Canada 10953474). Spline meeting requirements of Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Weatherstrip GM 9985830.
Page 441: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25311916 A1518C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 12571164 41–985 Wiper Blades...
Page 442: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing (A) Air Conditioning Compressor 6-16...
Page 443: 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 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 444 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 445 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-19...
Page 446 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-20...
Page 447: Customer Assistance And Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-14 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-4 United States Government ......7-14 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-14 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 448 Customer Communication by calling 1-800-263-3777 Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle to give your inquiry prompt attention.
Page 449 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the are committed to making sure you are completely toll-free telephone number or write them at the satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue following address: to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 450: Online Owner Center
Find GM dealers for service nationwide. for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to • Receive special promotions and privileges only write or e-mail GMC, refer to the addresses below. available to members (United States only). United States Refer to the web for updated information.
Page 451 All Overseas Locations From Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9992 (English) Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Mexico, Central America and U.S. Virgin Islands: Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except 1-800-496-9994 Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) Canada General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 452: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
GM Mobility Reimbursement Roadside Assistance Program Program As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance program. This value-added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road.
Page 453 • Trip Interruption Expense Beneﬁts: Your GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s Roadside Assistance Representative can provide judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or you with speciﬁc information regarding this feature.
Page 454: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you To enhance your ownership experience, we and our wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy to minimize your inconvenience by providing several Transportation, a customer support program for transportation options.
Page 455: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Courtesy Rental Vehicle Please contact your dealer for speciﬁc information about availability. All Courtesy Transportation arrangements Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel. rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle Canadian Vehicles: For warranty repairs during that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General...
Page 456 • Some information may be stored during regular as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions; discovery process, or other information is stored only in a crash event by • as required by law. computer systems, such as those commonly called event data recorders (EDR).
Page 457: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of these parts is not known. Such parts are not covered by your GM New If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged, Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed technician using are not covered by that warranty.
Page 458 Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There • Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all are signiﬁcant differences in the quality of coverage right.
Page 459 • Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Process number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and GM recommends that you take an active role in its policy number, and a general description of the...
Page 460: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Reporting Safety Defects to the NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 United States Government You can also obtain other information about motor If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could...
Page 461: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a Service Manuals situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair or write: information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 462 Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 463 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-36 Appearance Care Accessories and Modiﬁcations ......5-3 Aluminum Wheels ........5-102 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ....... 3-19 Care of Safety Belts ........5-99 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Chemical Paint Spotting ......5-103 Vehicle ............1-88 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....
Page 464 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brake (cont.) Chime Level Adjustment ......3-101 System Warning Light ........3-35 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-100 Brake Pedal, Throttle ........2-19 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Brakes ............5-38 Manual ........... 3-80 Braking ............4-6 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-66 Braking in Emergencies ........
Page 465 Care of (cont.) Cleaning Your CD Player ......... 3-100 Aluminum Wheels ........5-102 Your CDs and DVDs ........3-100 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ........ 5-100 Cargo Cover ..........2-47 Fabric/Carpet ..........5-98 CD Changer ........... 3-93 Finish Care ..........5-100 Center Console Storage Area ......2-45 Inside of Your Vehicle ........
Page 466 Coolant Dome Lamp Override ........3-18 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-37 Dome Lamps ..........3-18 Heater, Engine ..........2-19 Door Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-27 Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Cooling System ..........5-30 Locks ............2-8 Cruise Control ..........3-11 Power Door Locks .........
Page 467 Entry Lighting ..........3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......7-9 Electrical System Exit Lighting ........... 3-18 Add-On Equipment ........5-105 Extender, Safety Belt ........1-47 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 5-108 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-106 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....... 5-106 Power Windows and Other Power Options ..
Page 468 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline Filling Your Tank ........... 5-8 Octane ............5-5 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Gage ............3-45 Glove Box ............. 2-44 Gasoline Octane ........... 5-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Low Warning Light ........
Page 469 Hood Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ........5-57 Release ............. 5-11 Lamps Horn ............... 3-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-19 How to Use This Manual ........ii Dome ............3-18 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-32 Dome Lamp Override ........
Page 470 Lighting Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Entry ............3-18 Maintenance Footnotes ........6-7 Exit ............3-18 Maintenance Record ........6-17 Loading Your Vehicle ........4-44 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Lockout Protection .......... 2-10 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..6-15 Locks Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Delayed Locking ...........
Page 471 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-30 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Owners, Canadian ..........ii Manual ............3-80 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-16 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-15 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........2-25 Shifting Out of ..........
Page 472 Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-7 Rear Storage Area .......... 2-46 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-31 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ......3-10 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ............ 2-33 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with ® OnStar and Compass ......... 2-29 Radios ............
Page 473 Roadside Seats (cont.) Assistance Program ........7-6 Bucket Seats, Rear ........1-23 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-42 Head Restraints ..........1-6 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ....... 6-16 Heated Seats ..........1-4 Running the Engine While Parked ..... 2-28 Heated Seats - Rear ........
Page 474 Shifting Out of Park (P) ........2-26 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ......3-8 Tachometer ............ 3-30 Spare Tire ............. 5-96 Taillamps Installing ............ 5-82 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..5-52 Removing ........... 5-78 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-96 Storing ............5-92 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........
Page 475 Tires (cont.) Transmission Operation, Automatic ....2-21 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-78 Trip Odometer ..........3-30 Secondary Latch System ......5-88 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8 Spare Tire ..........5-96 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .... 5-92 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........
Page 476 Vehicle Personalization ........2-49 Windows ............2-12 Memory Seat ..........2-49 Power ............2-13 Ventilation Adjustment ........3-25 Windshield Visors ............2-14 Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ..5-101 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-34 Washer ............3-10 Washer Fluid ..........5-37 Wiper Blade Replacement ......

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