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2005 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

............................................... 1-8

Safety Belts

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

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-47

Airbag System

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

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

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

Windows

................................................. 2-15

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-32

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-37

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HomeLink

Transmitter

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-43

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-47

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)

....................................... 3-67

............................ 1-85

............................ 2-17

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

............................. 2-39

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

.......................... 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

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

Rear Axle

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

Front Axle

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

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-56

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-94

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

.................................... 5-50

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

............................... 5-104

................... 5-114

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........... 7-2

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Page 1 2005 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-3 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats ..........1-8 Towing ........... 4-50 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 In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We you or others could be hurt.
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 ............1-3 Child Restraints ..........1-47 Power Seats ..........1-3 Older Children ..........1-47 Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Infants and Young Children ......1-50 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Child Restraint Systems .........1-53 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-56 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Top Strap ............1-57 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-58...
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 Restraint System Check ........1-85 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-85 Vehicle ............1-84 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...........1-86...
Page 9 Front Seats Raise or lower the front of the seat by raising or lowering the forward edge of the control. Raise or lower the rear of the seat by raising or lowering the rear Power Seats edge of the control. Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle.
Page 10 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 11 Heated Seats The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat If your vehicle is equipped cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able with this feature, the to feel heat in about two minutes.
Page 12 Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: The vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you moving.
Page 13 Head Restraints To adjust the tilt for either of the front head restraints, pull it toward you until you hear a click. There are four positions available: initial position, ﬁrst click, second click and third click. Each position will click into place. After the third position (three clicks) is reached, pulling the head restraint farther will release it back to the upright position.
Page 14 Rear Seats Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when ﬁnished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place. Rear Seat Operation Yukon XL Denali: The passenger’s side of the second row 60/40 or rear bucket seat has an easy entry/exit Entering or Exiting the Third Row feature.
Page 15 3. Pull (push if you are exiting the third row with no Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position assistance) the seat forward until it stops. when ﬁnished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place. CAUTION: Heated Seats The buttons used to control...
Page 16 60/40 Split Bench Seat 2. Pull up on the strap loop located at the rear of the seat cushion and If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seats can be pull the seat cushion folded to give you more cargo space. up.
Page 17 On Yukon XL Denali models only, once the seatbacks are folded down, the rear seat footwell area will be exposed and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panel(s). To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: Yukon XL Denali: On the passenger side of Yukon XL Denali models, the lever at the base of the seat must be pulled up to release the seatback.
Page 18 Returning the Seats to an Upright Position CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not CAUTION: properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person If the seatback is not locked, it could move wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 19 50/50 Split Bench Seat To return the seat to the upright position, do the following: If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) 1. On Yukon XL Denali models, lift the load ﬂoor can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed panels and latch them into the seatback.
Page 20 Unfolding the Seatbacks 2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position. Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: 1. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions listed previously. If the seatback is not locked, it could move 2.
Page 21 Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright 2. While still holding the lever 3 toward you, grasp the top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly. Position 3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down. 4.
Page 22 Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats 3. To unlatch the rear of the seat from the ﬂoor, To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following: pull up on the release lever labeled 2 at the 1. Open the liftgate. rear of the seat, and lift 2.
Page 23 Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide If the seatback is not locked, it could move the protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 24 Folding the Seatback 2. Once the latches are engaged, let the seat drop into place. Release the lever CAUTION: labeled 1 and pull the seatback up using the assist strap on the If the seatback is not locked, it could move outboard side of the forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 25 Unfolding the Seatback Tilting the Full Bench Seat 1. To return the seatback to an upright position, CAUTION: pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on the seatback If the seatback is not locked, it could move until it locks into the forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 26 3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the ﬂoor and push it 4. While holding the seat forward. You will not be able to unlatch the seat forward, pull the from the ﬂoor unless the seatback is folded down. support rod out from the retainer clips and ﬂip it down until it...
Page 27 Returning the Seat to an Upright Removing the Bench Seat Position To remove the bench seat, do the following: To return the seatback to the upright position, do the 1. Open the liftgate. following: 2. Fold the seatback 1. Pull the lever on the forward onto the seat support rod bracket cushion by using...
Page 28 3. To unlatch the rear of 4. Pull on the release the seat from the ﬂoor, strap located in the pull up on the release lower middle of the seat lever labeled 2 at to unlatch the seat from the rear of the seat and the ﬂoor and pull the lift the rear of the seat out.
Page 29 Replacing the Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide If the seatback is not locked, it could move the protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 30 Bucket Seats 2. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be position.
Page 31 2. Pull the seatback release lever upward and pull the seatback up and fold it down until it is ﬂat. Yukon Denali lever shown, Yukon XL Denali similar On the Yukon XL Denali models, you must ﬁrst remove the headrest and store it on the top of the seat cushion as shown next.
Page 32 Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright On Yukon XL Denali models only, once the seatbacks are folded down, the rear seat footwell area will be Position exposed and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panel. To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
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 A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of it goes.
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. or the instrument panel... In 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 Driver Position If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear accident —...
Page 39 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-47. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44 What 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 45: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 46: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Third Row — Lap Belt To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety 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 — except for one thing.
Page 47: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 48 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
Page 49 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. 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.
Page 50: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For Children
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. 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. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Page 51 There is one guide for each passenger position in the rear seats. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: Third Row Seat For the third row, remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback. Second Row Seat 1.
Page 52 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-41. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the 3.
Page 53: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you Older Children should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. It is free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 54 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a 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 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: 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 58 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take into including support for the head and neck. This consideration not only the child’s weight, height, and is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck age but also whether or not the restraint will be...
Page 59: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 60 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 61 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 62: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it CAUTION: will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be Then follow the instructions for the restraint.
Page 63: Top Strap
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle — even when no child is in it. Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.”...
Page 64: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. Yukon XL Denali CAUTION: A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor passenger’s position or the third row outboard seating only one child restraint.
Page 65 Yukon XL Denali Second Row Seat (Bucket Seats Similar) Yukon XL Denali Third Row Seat An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row, and for the center seating position in the third row.
Page 66 Yukon Denali A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or the third row driver’s-side and center seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 67: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors in the center and right side passenger second row seating positions for bench seats, and the outboard passenger positions for bucket seats. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts.
Page 68 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 69: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH position you want to use, where the bottom of the system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 70 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-64...
Page 71: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position Second Row The center seat position in the second row has a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belt in the rear outside seat positions. For instructions on how to secure a child restraint using a lap-shoulder belt see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-63.
Page 72 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using a lap belt to secure the child restraint in the center seat position in the third row. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 73: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. 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 74 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. See Top Strap on page 1-57 if your child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 75 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. 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 76: Airbag System
Airbag System 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Your vehicle has airbags — a frontal airbag for the 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system driver and another frontal airbag for the right front and the air bag is off, the off indicator will be lit and passenger.
Page 77 Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. CAUTION: (Continued) But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Frontal airbags for the driver and right front Here are the most important things to know about the passenger are designed to deploy only in airbag system:...
Page 78 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 79: 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 80 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. 1-74...
Page 81 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 82: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if near-frontal crashes.
Page 83: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact airbag. See Airbag System on page 1-70. Side impact airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing crashes.
Page 84: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate CAUTION: to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the driver’s and right front passenger’s side impact airbag.
Page 85: Passenger Sensing System
• Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger Recorders on page 7-10.
Page 86 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 87 • the system determines that a small child is present in a forward-facing child restraint CAUTION: • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of seriously injured or killed if the right front the seat for a period of time...
Page 88 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Page 89 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates. CAUTION: You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See Adding Equipment to Your If the airbag readiness light in the instrument Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-84 for more panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it...
Page 90 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 91 Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Checking Your Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 92 Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 93 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-22 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-24 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Tow/Haul Mode ..........2-26 All-Wheel Drive ..........2-27 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-27 Door Locks ............2-8 Shifting Into Park (P) ........2-28 Power Door Locks ..........2-9 Shifting Out of Park (P) .........2-29...
Page 94 Section 2 Features and Controls Storage Areas ..........2-43 Rear Storage Area ........2-45 Glove Box ...........2-43 Convenience Net ..........2-45 Cupholder(s) ..........2-43 Cargo Cover ..........2-46 Instrument Panel Storage Area .......2-43 Sunroof ............2-47 Center Console Storage Area ......2-43 Vehicle Personalization ........2-48 Luggage Carrier ...........2-44 Memory Seat ..........2-48...
Page 95: 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 96 Your vehicle has one If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to double-sided key for the assist you with obtaining replacements. ignition, all door locks, In an emergency contact roadside assistance. See tailgate and side storage Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6.
Page 97: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer Your keyless entry system operates on a radio to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 98: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds may Operation cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. You can choose different feedback options for each press of the You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet lock button.
Page 99 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location.
Page 100: Doors And Locks
Resynchronization Doors and Locks Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter Door Locks does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously.
Page 101: Power Door Locks
Power Door 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. The power door lock switches are located on To unlock or lock the door the driver’s and front from the inside, slide the passenger’s armrests.
Page 102: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock (if equipped) is open, the delayed locking feature feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s will delay locking the doors until ﬁve seconds after the power door locks.
Page 103 Programmable Unlocking Feature 2. Turn the key to RUN then back to LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn The following is the list of available programming options: signal/multifunction lever. Once you do this, the doors will lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission is and a 30-second timer will begin.
Page 104: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks 3. Press the unlock side of the power lock switch once. You will hear one, two, three, or four chimes. The number of chimes tells you which If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can unlock mode is currently selected.
Page 105: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection To use one of the locks do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door 2. To engage the rear door security locks, move the is open.
Page 106: 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 107: 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 108: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows have an If you have power windows, the controls are located on express-down feature that allows the windows to be each of the side doors. lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down mode.
Page 109: Sun Visors
Sun Visors With this system, the security light in the instrument panel cluster To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You will ﬂash as you open can also swing them out to help block glare at the the door if your ignition front and side windows.
Page 110 Testing the Alarm Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual The alarm can be tested by following these steps: door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless 1.
Page 111: 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 112: 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 in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.
Page 113: Starting Your Engine
Starting Your 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 Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control. This the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the feature assists in starting the engine and protects the accelerator pedal.
Page 114: 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 115 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 116: 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 There are several different positions for your shift lever.
Page 117 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle the transmission. The repairs would not be is moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 118: 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 119: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Page 120: 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 the It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 121: 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 122: 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 123: Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle you ever have to, here are some things to know. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 124: Mirrors
Mirrors To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror four seconds until either a ﬂashing F or C appears. ® with OnStar , Compass and 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement.
Page 125 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 126: Outside Power Mirrors
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 127: 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 128: 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 129: Onstar System
® OnStar System Safe and Sound Plan • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite • technology, wireless communications, and call centers Emergency Services to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, •...
Page 130 ® ® OnStar Personal Calling OnStar Steering Wheel Controls ® As an OnStar subscriber, the Personal Calling A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the ® capability is available if your hand-held cell phone is OnStar personal calling feature. lost, forgotten, or has a low battery.
Page 131: Homelink Transmitter
® HomeLink Transmitter This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 132 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the ®...
Page 133 Gate Operator and Canadian If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Programming Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter (most commonly, a garage door opener).
Page 134 ® ® Using HomeLink Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink on while the signal is being transmitted.
Page 135: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Instrument Panel Storage Area Your vehicle may have a closed storage area on the Glove Box instrument panel above the compact disc changer. You can open the storage area by pressing in the bottom Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle of the lid and the lid will automatically raise up.
Page 136: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, place You can load things on top of your vehicle with this the load in the area over the rear wheels (behind the feature.
Page 137: Rear Storage Area
• Convenience Net For the purpose of wind noise reduction, locate the front crossrail approximately 18 to 24 inches The convenience net (if equipped) in the rear of your (46 to 58 cm) rearward of the front supports. vehicle helps to keep small loads in place during sharp •...
Page 138: 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 139: 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. The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof.
Page 140: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays. If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof Memory Seat glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction.
Page 141 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 will 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s move to the stored memory position. seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, throttle and brake pedals and 2.
Page 142 NOTES 2-50...
Page 143 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-20 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-20 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-25 Horn .............3-6 Rear Climate Control System ......3-26 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-28 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-29 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-8...
Page 144 Section 3 Instrument Panel Fuel Gage ...........3-45 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .........3-94 Low Fuel Warning Light .........3-45 CD Changer ..........3-96 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-99 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-46 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-99 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-47 Radio Reception .........3-100 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-50 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-100 DIC Vehicle Customization ......3-61...
Page 145 NOTES...
Page 146: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 147 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. J. Fog Lamps Button. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Headlamps on K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See page 3-14.
Page 148: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They To sound the horn, press the center pad on the also let police know you have a problem. Your front steering wheel. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of...
Page 149: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the The lever on the left side of the steering column lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable includes the following: position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. •...
Page 150: 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 151: 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 152: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper This knob is located on the (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the instrument panel to the left windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction of the steering wheel. lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle.
Page 153: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: (Off): This position turns the system off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Page 154 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 155 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. There are two ways to go to a higher speed: When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 156: Headlamps
Erasing Speed Memory The exterior lamp control has four positions: When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your (Off): Turn the knob to this position and release it to cruise control set speed memory is erased. turn off all exterior lamps including the DRL. To turn any lamps back on when in the off mode, turn the knob to the Headlamps desired lamp mode.
Page 157: Headlamps On Reminder
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps, together with the previously Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for listed lamps and lights. others to see the front of your vehicle during the When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in day.
Page 158: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will take approximately one minute for When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system will turn on light outside.
Page 159: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work.
Page 160: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Exit Lighting The dome lamps will come on when you open a door Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated exit feature. and will slowly dim to off when all doors are closed. When a door is opened, the dome lamps and puddle You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamp...
Page 161: Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with many accessory power outlets. The front outlet is located on the instrument panel behind a hinged door. There is also an outlet located in the center console. Press the button on the side of the console door to access the outlet.
Page 162: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The front ashtray and lighter are located in the center Dual Automatic Climate Control console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray and lighter. System Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items With this system, you can control the heating, cooling in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 163 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 164 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. This setting will be displayed for an additional sensor regulates air temperature based on sun ﬁve seconds.
Page 165 Manual Operation (Defog): See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in this section. You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol allows the recirculation button will glow.
Page 166 In AUTO mode the system will cool and dehumidify the (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air inside the vehicle. Also while in AUTO mode, the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. The system will maximize its performance by using snowﬂake symbol will appear on the display when the recirculation as necessary.
Page 167: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment (Defrost): Press this button to defrost the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the the side of your instrument panel that allow you to adjust outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the vehicle.
Page 168: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System (Off): Turn the knob, located on the left side of the control panel, to this position to turn the rear climate With this system the front or rear passengers can control system off. control the air temperature, air ﬂow and fan speed for the rear seat passengers.
Page 169 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. The See “Auto Mode”...
Page 170: 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’s 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 171: 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.
Page 172: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). be provided for several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts.
Page 173: 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 174: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator CAUTION: If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system your rearview mirror will have a passenger airbag status indicator. If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear-facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger’s seat, it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 175: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal The charging system light airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-79 will come on brieﬂy when for more on this, including important safety information.
Page 176: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. When your engine is not Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible running, but the ignition is problem in the electrical system.
Page 177 CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still on after you United States Canada have pulled off the road and stopped carefully, This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the...
Page 178: 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 179: 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 180 At approximately 265°F (130°C), the message center Notice: If you drive your vehicle with the will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and transmission temperature gage above normal the transmission will enter a transmission protection operating range, you can damage the transmission. mode.
Page 181: 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 182 Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system This light should come on, as a check to show you it before any problem is apparent. This may prevent more is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not serious damage to your vehicle.
Page 183 If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? the Light Is On Steady” following. If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do so, will usually be corrected when the electrical system stop the vehicle.
Page 184: 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 185: 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 186: 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 187: 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 188: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. The DIC buttons, if equipped, are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features and warning/status messages.
Page 189: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays Trip A: Press the trip information button until TRIP A appears on the display. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP A in either The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the miles or kilometers.
Page 190 Tire Pressures: The tire pressure mode is available To stop the counting of time, press the select button only on vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitor. brieﬂy while TIMER is displayed. Press the trip information button until TIRE PRESSURES To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the select appears on the display.
Page 191 Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode shows change. To reset the engine oil life system, use the fuel the number of gallons or liters of fuel used since the button to reach the ENGINE OIL LIFE screen and last reset of this menu item.
Page 192: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages BATTERY NOT CHARGING On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging during Warning messages are displayed on the Driver operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver that the with this problem could drain your battery.
Page 193 This reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, the This message is an additional reminder to the Safety vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled and the Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel cluster. See passenger is still unbuckled and the passenger airbag is Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3-30.
Page 194 CHECK OIL LEVEL CHECK WASHER FLUID If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will appear appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct it as on the DIC.
Page 195 ENGINE COOLANT HOT FUEL LEVEL LOW If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the will appear in the DIC. Stop the vehicle and let the engine DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as soon as idle in PARK (P) to allow the coolant to reach a safe possible.
Page 196 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR OIL LIFE RESET If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed and the This message will appear on the display for about vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil on the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 197 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR REDUCED ENGINE POWER If the passenger’s door is not fully closed and the This message is displayed and you will hear a chime vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 198 SERVICE 4WD SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If a problem occurs with the all-wheel-drive system, this If a problem occurs with the brake system, this message message will appear on the DIC. If this message will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Page 199 SERVICE RIDE CONTROL SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitor message will appear on the DIC. If this message system, this message will be displayed if any of the appears, stop and turn off the vehicle.
Page 200 STABILITY SYS DISABLED • The message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. ® when you press the StabiliTrak button, or when the •...
Page 201 TRACTION ACTIVE TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE When the traction control system has detected that any If the transmission ﬂuid in the vehicle gets hot, this of the vehicle’s wheels are slipping, the traction message will appear on the DIC along with a continuous control system will activate and this message will appear chime.
Page 202 TRANSMISSION HOT • Hauling a large or heavy load • Over-loading If the transmission ﬂuid temperature becomes high, this message will appear on the DIC display. • Low transmission ﬂuid level When the transmission enters the protection mode, you • High transmission ﬂuid level may notice a change in the transmission shifting •...
Page 203: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization Lock Doors Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that appears in the display. To select your preference allow you to program some features to one setting for automatic locking, press the select button while based on your preference.
Page 204 Unlock Doors When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter and a door or Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS the liftgate is open, the delayed locking feature will delay appears in the display. To select your preference for locking the doors and liftgate until ﬁve seconds after automatic unlocking, press the select button while the last door is closed.
Page 205 Lock Feedback Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK Press the customization button until UNLOCK appears in the display. To select your preference for FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with preference for the feedback you will receive when the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry...
Page 206 Headlamp Delay Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until HEADLAMP Press the customization button until PERIMETER DELAY appears in the display. To select your LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your preference preference for how long the headlamps will stay on for perimeter lighting, press the select button while when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC.
Page 207 Easy Exit Seat Curb View Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT Press the customization button until CURB VIEW appears in the display. To select your preference for appears in the display. To select your preference for seat position exit, press the select button while curb view, press the select button while CURB VIEW is EASY EXIT SEAT is displayed on the DIC.
Page 208 Alarm Warning Language Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING To select your preference for display language, press appears in the display. To select your preference for the select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on the alarm warning, press the select button while ALARM DIC.
Page 209: Audio System(S)
Display Units Audio System(s) Press the customization button until DISPLAY UNITS Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to appears in the display. To select English or metric, press your vehicle, like a tape player, CB radio, mobile the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can on the DIC.
Page 210: 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 211 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 212 Finding a Station AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Your vehicle has the ® ® Bose AudioPilot noise compensation technology. ® BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, When turned on, AudioPilot continuously adjusts the AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The display will audio system to compensate for background noise, so show the selection.
Page 213 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 programed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing increase or to decrease.
Page 214 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 215 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the select mode.
Page 216 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 217 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 218 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 219 Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are work. Press this pushbutton to go to the previous up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 220 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. The appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 221 Cassette Tape Messages If the cassette tape is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cassette. CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be the display, the tape will not play due to one of the corrected, contact your GM dealer.
Page 222 Playing a CD 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The have played. TRACK and the track number will appear on player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 223 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to hear the INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ON the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed will appear on the display. RDM T and the track time will appear on the display.
Page 224 CD Messages Listening to a DVD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) reasons: system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is •...
Page 225: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat headphones. Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An wireless headphones, and a remote control.
Page 226 Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA To change the batteries, do the following: jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been 1.
Page 227 Audio Output The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be (if equipped). The RSE system may be selected as heard through the following possible sources: an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on.
Page 228 DVD Player When using the wired headphones, not included, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite Radio DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the Service (if equipped), you will hear the audio for DVD player and/or by the buttons on the remote control.
Page 229 DVD Player Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and (Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system dynamic range compression. The dynamic range on and off. The power indicator light will illuminate compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio when the power is on.
Page 230 Playing a Disc Ejecting a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side up Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue loading eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote the disc and the player will automatically start, if the control.
Page 231 Remote Control Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 232 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Camera Angle): Press this button to change provides you with the capability of direct chapter, camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a title, and track number selection. DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
Page 233 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action To change the batteries, do the following: No power. The ignition might not be 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on in on or accessory. The the bottom of the remote control. parental control button might have been turned 2.
Page 234 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input After stopping the player, I If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. connections at both push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the devices.Change the Video the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume Format to PAL or NTSC.
Page 235 DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action The following errors may be displayed on the Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, video screen: headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception or buzzes. range, and interference Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a from cellular telephone disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, towers or by using your...
Page 236: Navigation/Radio System
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) There may be an experience with audio distortion in the This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems (GPS)*, However, the rear seat passengers can only control the two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 237 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 238: Cd Changer
CD Changer To load a CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink amber. 2. Select a position by pressing the numbered button with the amber blinking light. If a button is not pressed within ﬁve seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position.
Page 239 CD Functions To eject a single CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). All of the CD changer functions are performed by the The buttons with loaded CDs will blink amber. radio, except for loading and ejecting. 2.
Page 240 CD Changer Errors 6 RDM (Random): Press and release this pushbutton to hear all of the tracks on all of the loaded CDs in random, rather than sequential, order. RDM ALL CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the will appear on the display.
Page 241: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your (OnStar/Voice Recognition): If your vehicle has vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by ® ® OnStar , press this button to interact with the OnStar learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number...
Page 242: Radio Reception
XM™ Satellite Radio Service SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong reception from coast to coast.
Page 243: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLN indicator. head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Page 244: Care Of Your Cd And Dvd Player
Care of Your CD and DVD Player Chime Level Adjustment The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due The radio is the vehicle chime producer. To change the to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics volume level, press and hold pushbutton 6 with the with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Page 245 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-33 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-34 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-35 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-36 Braking ............4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 246: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Your Vehicle cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself.
Page 247 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult The person would reach the same BAC by drinking population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces (45 ml) of liquors it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 248 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 249: Control Of A Vehicle
Braking CAUTION: Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. Your reﬂexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and That is perception time. Then you have to bring up your judgment can be affected by even a small foot and do it.
Page 250: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool electronic braking system that will help prevent a between hard stops.
Page 251 Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you happens with ABS: need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always...
Page 252: Braking In Emergencies
Using Anti-Lock If the system fails to turn on or activate, the STABILITY SYS DISABLED or SERVICE STABILITY message will Do not pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal be displayed. If the vehicle has gone through heavy down ﬁrmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel acceleration or braking or multiple turns during the ﬁrst the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some noise, two miles of driving after starting your vehicle, the...
Page 253 ® The system is designed to help you in bad weather or When the StabiliTrak system has been turned off other difficult driving situations by making the most of you may still hear system noises as a result of whatever road conditions will permit. For more the brake-traction control coming on.
Page 254 Traction Control Operation Notice: If the traction off light comes on due to heavy braking and/or because the traction control ® The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak system has been continuously active, do not system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducing allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively.
Page 255: Steering
Steering The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts Power Steering of the transmission. When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noise If you lose power steering assist because the engine or vibration.
Page 256 Steering in Emergencies Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more effective than systems — steering and acceleration — have to do braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a their work where the tires meet the road.
Page 257: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 258: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a thing, following too closely reduces your area of two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, vision, especially if you are following a larger accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then...
Page 259: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough happens when the three control systems —...
Page 260: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. If your traction control system is Vehicle Off Paved Roads off, then an acceleration skid is also best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, you If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the should not drive off-road unless you are on a level, solid...
Page 261 Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that is why it is very important that you read this guide. You will ﬁnd CAUTION: many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than Before You Go Off-Roading the seatbacks can be thrown forward...
Page 262 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 263 Scanning the Terrain Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.
Page 264 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 265 Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend need to take some special steps.
Page 266 • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about the hill. to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more If this happens, there are some things you should visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 267 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the are about to stall, when going up a hill. hill and decide I just cannot do it. What should •...
Page 268 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 them • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain you could lose control and have a serious accident.
Page 269 Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to the incline of a hill.
Page 270 Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is over, you will be right in its path.
Page 271 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice CAUTION: When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels will not get good traction. You cannot accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longer braking Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be distances.
Page 272 Driving in Water CAUTION: Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Find out how deep the water is before you drive through Driving through rushing water can be it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, dangerous.
Page 273: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 274 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several • Drive defensively. seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When • Do not drink and drive. you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with •...
Page 275: 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 276 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on CAUTION: the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces.
Page 277: 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 278: 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 279: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply. Here are some things you can check before a trip: The exit speed is usually posted. • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, not all windows clean inside and outside? to your sense of motion.
Page 280: 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 281 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-16 for information about driving off-road. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 282: Winter Driving
Winter Driving 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. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 283 Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 284 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 285 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 286: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin the 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 287: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you are stuck off-road and need to be pulled These hooks, when used, are under a lot of to some place where you can continue driving.
Page 288: 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 289 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of size of the original equipment tires (C) and the cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more the “XXX”...
Page 290 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 291 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the Weight 200 lbs 1000 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) × 5 = rear edge of the driver’s door.
Page 292 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum Your warranty does not cover parts or components that weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross fail because of overloading. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads The label will help you decide how much cargo and on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a installed equipment your truck can carry.
Page 293 Automatic Level Control CAUTION: The automatic level control rear suspension comes as a part of the Autoride™ suspension. See Autoride™ on page 4-51. Things you put inside your vehicle can strike This type of level control is fully automatic and will and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or provide a better leveled riding position as well as better in a crash.
Page 294: Towing
Towing Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Towing Your Vehicle Your vehicle is not designed to be towed with any of the wheels on the ground. If your vehicle must be towed, Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-50.
Page 295: Autoride
Autoride™ Trailer Recommendations The Autoride™ feature provides improved vehicle ride You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo and handling under a variety of passenger and Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of loading conditions. the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t include the weight of the people inside.
Page 296: 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 2-19 for more information.
Page 297 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a If you do, here are some important points: lower gear selection if the transmission shifts •...
Page 298 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent The Tow/Haul feature assists when pulling a heavy of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of (GCWR).
Page 299 Weight of the Trailer Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? model and options. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required...
Page 300 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a maximum of The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) with a weight distributing hitch. to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight your vehicle.
Page 301 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight 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 Carrying Hitches properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving.
Page 302 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 303 Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 304 Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 305 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 306 Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed** •...
Page 307 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 308 Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your vehicle. Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow). The ﬂip cap on the vehicle’s seven-wire harness will lock onto the tab and help hold the adapter in place.
Page 309 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-37 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-41 Vehicle ............5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-42 Fuel ..............5-5 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-47 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Rear Axle ............5-48 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Axle ............5-48...
Page 310 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Replacement ........5-72 Finish Care ..........5-99 Tire Chains ..........5-73 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-100 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-74 Aluminum Wheels ........5-100 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-74 Tires ............5-101 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-76 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-101 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Finish Damage ...........5-101...
Page 311: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 312: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: 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 You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 313: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can a heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 314: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it are now required to contain additives that will help is designed to operate on fuels that meet California prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming, speciﬁcations.
Page 315: 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 United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 316: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your 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 317: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When replacing the fuel cap, turn it to the right (clockwise) until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system CAUTION: can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 318: 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 319: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle 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 320: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 6000 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 321 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 322: 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 323 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you will need to add at least one quart of oil.
Page 324 • 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 symbol on the container.
Page 325: 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 326 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 327: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect If your vehicle is equipped with an air ﬁlter restriction See Engine Compartment indicator, it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/ Overview on page 5-12 for ﬁlter needs to be replaced. On vehicles with a restriction the location of the indicator, you should inspect the air ﬁlter restriction engine air cleaner/ﬁlter and...
Page 328 How to Inspect Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Vehicles with an Air Filter Restriction Indicator 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 329 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 ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 330: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may When to Check and Change choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 331 Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above The transmission dipstick 50°F (10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive handle with this graphic is the vehicle in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature located at the rear of gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes.
Page 332 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 333: Engine Coolant
Notice: Use of automatic transmission ﬂuid labeled A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® ® other than DEXRON -III, Approved for the DEX-COOL coolant will: H-Speciﬁcation, may damage your vehicle, and the Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). •...
Page 334 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 335: 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 336: 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 337 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 338: 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 339 CAUTION: CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine can start up even when the engine is not parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If running and can injure you. Keep hands, you do, you can be burned.
Page 340 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If there seems to be no leak and your vehicle is equipped with an electric engine cooling fan, with the Surge Tank engine on check to see if the cooling fan is running. If it is not, your vehicle needs service.
Page 341 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 342 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 343: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid If your vehicle is equipped with a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 344 When to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid cool down. unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 345: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow the What to Use manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read Water can cause the solution to freeze and the manufacturer’s instructions before use.
Page 346: 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 347 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 348 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 349: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is parts have to be of top quality and work well together if time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 350: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days If your battery has run down, you may want to use or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your the battery.
Page 351 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories damage to your vehicle that would not be covered on during the jump starting procedure, they could by your warranty. be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 352 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 353 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 354 9. Connect the other end Notice: If the jumper cables are removed in the of the negative (−) wrong order, electrical shorting may occur and cable to the remote damage the vehicle. The repairs would not be negative (–) terminal, covered by your warranty.
Page 355: All-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 356: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough ﬂuid to reach the proper level. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see...
Page 357 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant: • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 358: 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 5-54. 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 359: 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 B. Retainer Clip 4. Unplug the electrical connector. C. Front Turn Signal Lamp 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 360 To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker or DRL bulb, 4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket do the following: counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal housing. 1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described previously. See Headlamps on page 5-50 for 5.
Page 361: Taillamps
Taillamps To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two A. Turn Signal Lamp screws from the B. Back-up Lamp taillamp assembly. C. Stoplamp 2. Remove the taillamp assembly. 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing.
Page 362: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 3157 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn 3157K or 3157 Signal Lamp Headlamps High-Beam 9005 9005 LL 5.
Page 363: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 364: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, cut, punctured or broken by a sudden see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 365: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (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 366 (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 367 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 368: 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 369 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and a tire. shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-44.
Page 370: 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 371: Tire Pressure Monitor System
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s door the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle’s original measurement.
Page 372 When the tire pressure Your vehicle’s TPM system can alert you about a low monitoring system warning tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire light is lit, one or more maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on of your tires is signiﬁcantly page 5-66 and Tires on page 5-56.
Page 373 The TPM sensor matching process is outlined below: 6. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) rear tire, 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off. and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Page 374: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Federal Communications Commission and Tire Inspection and Rotation Industry and Science Canada Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject (8 000 to 13 000 km). to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as and with Industry and Science Canada.
Page 375 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 376: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading time for new tires is to Information label.
Page 377 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 or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the many miles of driving.
Page 378: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 379: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 380: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 381: 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 can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle or how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly without the proper amount of clearance can and cause a crash.
Page 382: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 383 When you have a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 384: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Yukon Denali Rear Access Panel Yukon XL Denali A. Retaining Bracket D. Wing Nut Holding A. Knob F. Mounting Bracket and Wing Nut Tire Blocks B. Removable Tray G. Wing Nut Holding B. Tool Kit and E.
Page 385 For Yukon Denali, the equipment is located 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. For Yukon XL Denali, the equipment you’ll need is under the storage tray in the left trim panel.
Page 386 3. Insert the hoist 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 387 5. Use the wheel wrench 6. Tilt the retainer (D) at hook which allows you the end of the cable to pull the hoist when the tire has been cable towards you to lowered, so it can assist in reaching be pulled up through the spare tire.
Page 388: 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 389 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 These locations are the general area of jack placement. See text and art following for the exact jack placement.
Page 390 3. Position the jack under the vehicle. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Front Position Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly...
Page 391 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’ll need to ﬂat tire. use the jack handle (C) and both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions.
Page 392 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 393 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 394: 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 assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle.
Page 395 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-76. 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
Page 396 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. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 397 14. Tilt the retainer (D) at the end of the cable CAUTION: and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from Someone standing too close during the under 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 from...
Page 398: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Use the art and text following to help you: and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 399 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 and 2. Tilt the retainer (D) into the hoist shaft.
Page 400 For Yukon Denali, do the following: 1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools, in the tool bag and place in the retaining clip above the jack. 2. Tighten down with the wing nut. 3. Assemble the wheel chocks and jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook.
Page 401 Yukon Denali Rear Access Panel A. Retaining Bracket D. Wing Nut Holding and Wing Nut Tire Blocks Yukon XL Denali B. Tool Kit and E. Wheel Blocks A. Knob F. Mounting Bracket Jack Tools B. Removable Tray G. Wing Nut Holding C.
Page 402: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Appearance Care Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inﬂated spare tire. Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match inﬂation pressure regularly.
Page 403: Fabric/Carpet
Do not use any of these products unless this manual Most stains can be removed with club soda water. To says you can. In many uses, these will damage clean, use the following instructions: the vehicle: 1. For liquids: blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. For •...
Page 404: Vinyl
Using Cleaner on Fabric Special Fabric Cleaning Problems 1. First, try the cleaner on an area of the fabric that is Stains caused by such things as catsup, black coffee, not easily seen to make sure the cleaner does not egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine, and affect the color of the fabric.
Page 405: Leather
Leather Wood Panels Use a soft cloth with lukewarm water and a mild soap or Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use saddle soap and wipe dry with a soft cloth. Then, let mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately the leather dry naturally.
Page 406: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it CAUTION: clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 407: Finish Care
Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered hand may be necessary to remove residue from the whenever possible.
Page 408: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Aluminum Wheels Blades Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wheels, you could damage the surface of the wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or wheel(s).
Page 409: Tires
Sheet Metal Damage Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop be covered by your warranty.
Page 410: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a control can collect on the underbody. If these are not chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Page 411: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light the following products. surface contamination. Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated...
Page 412: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 413: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 414: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out. Fuses Usage You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse...
Page 415 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats IGN 0 PCM, TCM Four-Wheel Drive System, TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller Auxiliary Battery Vehicle and Trailer High VEH CHMSL HTR/ AC Climate Control System Mounted Stoplamp Power Door Lock Relay LT TRLR ST/TRN Left Turn Signal/Stop Trailer LOCK...
Page 416: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Rear Electronic Climate The center instrument panel utility block is located Control, Liftgate underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. TBC 2C Truck Body Controller FLASH Flasher Module Left Power Window Circuit CB LT DOORS Breaker TBC 2B...
Page 417: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Device Usage Special Equipment Option TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection HDLNR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat...
Page 418 5-110...
Page 419 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. IGN A Ignition Power IGN B Ignition Power *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. Left Bussed Electrical Center, *4 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. LBEC 1 Left Doors, Truck Body *5 —...
Page 420 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left Electronic Throttle Control, LH HID Not Used ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller Daytime Running Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Regulated Voltage Control Conditioning Relay, Turn IGN E Instrument Panel Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter IPC/DIC...
Page 421 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Fuses Usage Block FOG LP Fog Lamps HORN Horn Fuse The auxiliary electric HORN Horn Relay cooling fan fuse block is Windshield and Rear Window W/S WASH located in the engine Washer Pump Relay compartment on the Windshield and Rear Window driver’s side of the vehicle W/S WASH...
Page 422: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a See refrigerant label located in the engine Yukon Denali compartment.
Page 423 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 ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 424: Maintenance Schedule
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 425 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 426: 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 can you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 427 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 428: 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 429 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) Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). • An Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 430 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they (g) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, routing and condition. ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as Check that the purge valve works properly (if equipped).
Page 431: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add These owner checks and services should be performed ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, Coolant on page 5-25 for further details.
Page 432: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 433 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 434: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 89021184, in Canada System Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part 89021186). number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your ® DEXRON -III Automatic dealer.
Page 435 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® DEXRON -III Automatic Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Transmission Fluid. Look for Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Transfer Case “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” Points Canada 10953474). on the label. Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part Weatherstrip Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant No.
Page 436: 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 25313349 A1518C Oil Filter 88984215 PF46 Spark Plugs 12571164 41–985 Wiper Blades (ITTA Type)
Page 437: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 438 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 439 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 440 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 441 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-11 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Users ............7-4 Government ..........7-12 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 442: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to visible through the windshield. your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle •...
Page 443: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 444: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or Detroit, MI 48232-5172 speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782) (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For Text Telephone Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can devices (TTYs))
Page 445: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
All Overseas Locations GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may Puerto Rico and U.S.
Page 446: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance covered by a warrantable failure.
Page 447: Courtesy Transportation
(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’s judgement, the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence. Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 448 Transportation Options costs and be supported by original receipts. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following:...
Page 449 Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Courtesy Transportation is available during the rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Page 450: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash Data Recorders performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a on-board systems do not record sounds, such as number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor conversation of vehicle occupants.
Page 451: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research where appropriate Reporting Safety Defects to the conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is United States Government shown, or •...
Page 452: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Service Bulletins give technical service information Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars or write: and trucks.
Page 453 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 454 NOTES 7-14...
Page 455 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........3-102 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-19 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-36 Vehicle ............1-84 Appearance Care ..........5-94 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Aluminum Wheels ........
Page 456 Audio System(s) ..........3-67 Bench Seat ............ 1-18 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...... 3-99 Bench Seat Split (50/50) ........1-13 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-100 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ......... 1-10 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-102 Brake Care of Your CD Player ......
Page 457 Carbon Monoxide ....2-14, 2-30, 4-38, 4-52 Child Restraints (cont.) Care of Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Safety Belts ..........5-98 Outside Seat Position ....... 1-63 Your Cassette Tape Player ......3-100 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Your CD and DVD Player ......
Page 458 Climate Control System Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Dual Automatic ..........3-20 Reporting Safety Defects to the United Outlet Adjustment ........3-25 States Government ........7-11 Rear ............3-26 Roadside Assistance Program ......7-6 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..... 1-44 Service Publications Ordering Information ..
Page 459 Driving Engine (cont.) At Night ............. 4-29 Check and Service Engine Soon Light .... 3-39 Defensive ............. 4-2 Coolant ............5-25 Drunken ............4-2 Coolant Heater ..........2-22 Freeway ............. 4-34 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-37 Hill and Mountain Roads ......4-36 Engine Compartment Overview ......
Page 460 Fluid Gage (cont.) Automatic Transmission ........ 5-22 Speedometer ..........3-30 Power Steering ........... 5-35 Tachometer ..........3-30 Windshield Washer ........5-37 Transmission Temperature ......3-37 Fog Lamps ............ 3-17 Voltmeter Gage ........... 3-34 Front Axle ............5-48 Garage Door Opener ........2-39 Fuel ...............
Page 461 Highway Hypnosis ........... 4-36 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 ® Keyless Entry System ........2-5 HomeLink Transmitter ........2-39 ® Keys ............... 2-3 HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-39 Hood Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 Release ............. 5-11 Horn ............... 3-6 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ........
Page 462 Light (cont.) Highbeam On ..........3-44 Maintenance Schedule Low Fuel Warning ........3-45 Additional Required Services ......6-6 Malfunction Indicator ........3-39 At Each Fuel Fill ........... 6-9 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ....3-32 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Safety Belt Reminder ........
Page 463 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Outside Convex Mirror ......... 2-35 Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Outside Heated Mirrors ........ 2-36 Assist ............. 2-36 Outside Power Mirrors ........2-34 Convex Mirror ..........2-35 MyGMLink.com ..........7-3 Heated Mirrors ..........2-36 Power Mirrors ..........2-34 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ..
Page 464 Power (cont.) Radios (cont.) Lumbar Controls ........... 1-4 Theft-Deterrent ..........3-99 Retained Accessory (RAP) ......2-20 Understanding Reception ......3-100 Seat ............1-3 Reading Lamps ..........3-18 Steering Fluid ..........5-35 Rear Axle ............5-48 Windows ............ 2-16 Rear Climate Control System ......3-26 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....
Page 465 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont.) Canadian Government ........7-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-32 General Motors ........... 7-12 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-31 United States Government ......7-11 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Restraint System Check Children and Small Adults ......
Page 466 Securing a Child Restraint Steering ............4-11 Center Rear Seat Position ......1-65 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ......3-99 Designed for the LATCH System ....1-63 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......... 3-6 Rear Outside Seat Position ......1-63 Storage Areas Right Front Seat Position ......
Page 467 Tires ............. 5-56 Towing (cont.) Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ......5-100 Towing a Trailer .......... 4-52 Buying New Tires ........5-68 Your Vehicle ..........4-50 Chains ............5-73 Traction Changing a Flat Tire ........5-74 Off Light ............. 3-36 ® Cleaning ........... 5-101 StabiliTrak System ........
Page 468 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Where to Put the Restraint ....... 1-56 Recorders ..........7-10 Windows ............2-15 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Power ............2-16 Number (VIN) ..........5-104 Windshield Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-104 Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ..5-100 Vehicle Personalization Windshield Washer .........

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