Page 1 2003 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..........1-3 ..4-2 Towing ........... 4-59 Rear Seats ..........1-9 Service and Appearance Care ......5-1 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2 Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, How to Use This Manual CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the name TAHOE and the name SUBURBAN are registered Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 Model Reference This manual covers these models: Tahoe Suburban...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-3 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Manual Seats ..........1-3 and Small Adults ........1-44 Power Seats ..........1-4 Safety Belt Extender ........1-46 Power Lumbar ..........1-5 Child Restraints ..........1-47 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Older Children ..........1-47 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Infants and Young Children ......1-49 Head Restraints ..........1-8...
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Air Bag Systems ..........1-73 Restraint System Check ........1-88 Where Are the Air Bags? .......1-76 Checking Your Restraint Systems ....1-88 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? ....1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? .....1-80 After a Crash ..........1-89 How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .....1-80 What Will You See After an Air Bag Inﬂates? ...1-81...
Page 9 Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to.
Page 10 Power Seats • Raise or lower the rear of the seat cushion by raising or lowering the rear edge of the horizontal control. • Moving the whole horizontal control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. If your vehicle has power reclining seats, you can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback.
Page 11 Power Lumbar Heated Seats If your vehicle has this If your vehicle has this feature, the four-way feature, the button used to control is located on the control the driver’s outboard side of the seat. heated seat is located on the driver’s door panel.
Page 12 Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the front seatback, lift the manual lever located on the outboard side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Lift the lever again without pushing on the seatback and the seatback will go to an upright position.
Page 13 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 14 Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint. On some models the head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.
Page 15 Rear Seats To operate the easy entry seat turn the release lever, located on the back of the seat upward. Tilt the seatback toward the front of the vehicle by Rear Seat Operation pulling the top of the seat forward. When you do the seat bottom will release.
Page 16 Folding the Seatbacks To fold, pull up on the strap loop at the rear of the seat cushion. Then, pull the seat cushion CAUTION: up and fold it forward. If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 17 To return the seat to the passenger position on a extended model do the following: 1. Lift the ﬂoor load panels and latch them into the seatback. 2. Lift the seatback up and push rearward all the way. 3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position.
Page 18 50/50 Split Bench Seat Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed CAUTION: from the vehicles. Folding the Seatbacks If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 19 Once the third seatback has been folded down, the To return the seat to the seating position do the entire seat can be tilted forward to create a ﬂat following: load ﬂoor. To do this, do the following: 1. Push forward on the seat and release the support 1.
Page 20 Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat 3. To unlatch the seat from the ﬂoor, pull up To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following: on the release lever labeled 2, located at the 1. Open the rear doors and enter the rear of the rear of the seat, and lift vehicle.
Page 21 Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 22 Bench Seat To fold the seatback on the bench seat, do the following: 1. Pull up on the release If your vehicle has a full bench seat, the seatback can lever, labeled 1, be folded and the seat can be tilted or removed from the located on the rear of vehicle.
Page 23 Tilting the Bench Seat Once the third seatback has been folded down, the entire seat can be tilted forward to create a ﬂat load ﬂoor. To do this, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Enter the rear cargo area of the vehicle. 2.
Page 24 5. Tilt the seat fully forward and secure it in place To return the seat to the seating position do the using the support rod located on the underside following: of the seat on the passenger’s side. Make sure the 1.
Page 25 Removing the Bench Seat 3. To unlatch the seat from the ﬂoor, pull up To remove the full bench seat, do the following: on the release lever labeled 2, located 1. Open the rear doors and enter the rear of the at the rear of the vehicle.
Page 26 Replacing the Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 27 Bucket Seats Folding the Seatbacks If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined and the seats can be folded to give you CAUTION: more cargo room. Reclining the Seatbacks If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 28 To fold the seatbacks on the bucket seats, do the 2. Pull the seatback following: release lever up and pull the seatback 1. Pull up on the strap forward. Then fold it loop located at the rear until it is ﬂat. of the seat cushion and pull the seat cushion up.
Page 29 Once the seatbacks are folded down, the rear seat 1. Release the panels from the seatbacks by pushing footwell area will be exposed and will have to be forward on the latches. covered by the load ﬂoor panel. To create a load ﬂoor, 2.
Page 30 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 31 Why Safety Belts Work You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so it goes.
Page 32 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. 1-26...
Page 33 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-27...
Page 34 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? You could be – whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down.
Page 35 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an Be aware that there are special things to know about accident –...
Page 36 Driver Position 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. This part describes the driver’s restraint system. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt Lap-Shoulder Belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 37 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 38 What’s 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 won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 39 What’s 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 40 What’s 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 41 What’s 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 aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 42 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t 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 43 To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
Page 44 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making women.
Page 45 Center Passenger Position Lap Belt When you sit in a center seating position other than in the second row you have a lap belt. If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in the center seating position in the second row you have a lap-shoulder belt which is similar to the rear outside seating positions.
Page 46 Rear Seat Passengers It’s 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 aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 47 Lap-Shoulder Belt 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. Here’s how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
Page 48 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 49 The safety belt locks if there’s 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 50 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults.
Page 51 Second Row Seat 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. 1-45...
Page 52 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s 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 53 Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 54 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. 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?
Page 55 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 56 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 57 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 58 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a CAUTION: child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle The body structure of a young child is quite safety standards.
Page 59 Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint.
Page 60 A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness.
Page 61 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 62 Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, Even though the passenger sensing system is therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child...
Page 63 Top Strap If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you need to secure a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s frontal Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.” It air bag must be off. See Passenger Sensing System can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.
Page 64 Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor points. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it.
Page 65 Top Strap Anchor Location Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Yukon XL models with rear seats: A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row. Don’t use a Tahoe/Suburban/Yukon/Yukon XL models without child restraint with a top strap in the front seat because rear seats: Top strap anchor loops are located at there’s no place to anchor the top strap.
Page 66 Tahoe/Yukon models: A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row. Don’t use a child restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s position, because there’s no place to anchor the top strap. An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for the center seating position in the third row.
Page 67 Third Row 50/50 Split Bench Seat Tahoe/Yukon Second Row Seat 1-61...
Page 68 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You will ﬁnd anchors (A) in the center and right side passenger second row seating positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A, B) and child restraint attachements to secure the restraints.
Page 69 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t 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.
Page 70 Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 71 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is you’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 72 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position 5.
Page 73 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 1-64 .
Page 74 To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 75 Securing a Child Restraint in the Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a Right Front Seat Position forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat. Unless your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Page 76 If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you need to secure a rear-facing child restraint in CAUTION: (Continued) the right front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s air bag must be off. See Passenger Sensing System on Even though the passenger sensing system is page 1-83 and Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator on page 3-39 for more information on this including designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air...
Page 77 1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a forward-facing child restraint. See Power Seats on page 1-4 or Manual Seats on page 1-3 . If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you are using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, make sure the frontal air bag is off.
Page 78 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor to set the lock. the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
Page 79 Air Bag Systems 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you’re using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, check to be sure the right front passenger’s This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag frontal air bag is off before you begin to drive.
Page 80 Frontal air bags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal air bag. CAUTION: (Continued) But these air bags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. or in many side crashes.
Page 81 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously If you’re too close to an inﬂating air bag, as you injured or killed.
Page 82 Where Are the Air Bags? There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 83 The right front passernger’s frontal air bag is in the If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact air bag is instrument panel on the passenger’s side. in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-77...
Page 84 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other air...
Page 85 When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? Seat Position Sensors Vehicles with dual stage air bags are also equipped with Frontal Air Bags special sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of both the driver and passenger The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags front seats.
Page 86 Air Bag Systems How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, bag should have inﬂated simply because of the damage even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 87 What Will You See After an Air Bag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After the air bag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so quickly When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the that some people may not even realize the air bag air.
Page 88 • In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an air bag, Let only qualiﬁed technicians work on your air bag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. systems. Improper service can mean that an air Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the bag system won’t work properly.
Page 89 Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The indicator will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system check.
Page 90 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. CAUTION: (Continued) General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant Even though the passenger sensing system is riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air...
Page 91 • When the passenger sensing system has allowed the a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of air bag to be enabled, the on indicator will light and stay the seat for a period of time lit to remind you that the air bag is active. •...
Page 92 CAUTION: If the air bag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the air bag system. If this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the right front passenger’s seat may not have the protection of the frontal air bag.
Page 93 CAUTION: CAUTION: Stowing of articles under the passenger’s seat For up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is or between the passenger’s seat cushion and turned off and the battery is disconnected, an seatback may interfere with the proper air bag can still inﬂate during improper operation of the passenger sensing system.
Page 94 Adding Equipment to Your Air Restraint System Check Bag-Equipped Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Is there anything I might add to the front or Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light sides of the vehicle that could keep the air and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors bags from working properly? and anchorages are working properly.
Page 95 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 96 NOTES 1-90...
Page 97 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-21 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Ignition Positions ..........2-22 Starting Your Engine ........2-23 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-24 Door Locks ............2-8 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-24 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 98: Table Of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Storage Areas ..........2-61 Compass and Temperature Display ....2-49 Glove Box ...........2-61 Outside Manual Mirrors ........2-51 Cupholder(s) ..........2-61 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ......2-52 Front Storage Area ........2-61 Outside Power Mirrors ........2-52 Center Console Storage Area ......2-62 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ....2-53 Luggage Carrier ...........2-62 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .....2-53...
Page 99 Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 100 Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition and all door If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a locks as well as the spare radio frequency subject to Federal Communications tire hoist lock, if equipped. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 101 Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock •...
Page 102 Remote Alarm Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle When the panic button with the horn symbol on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed, the horn will sound Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to and the headlamps and taillamps will ﬂash for up to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle.
Page 103 Resynchronization To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter do the following: Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously.
Page 104 Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system (if equipped). Door Locks You can also use your key. To lock the door from the inside, slide the lever CAUTION: rearward.
Page 105 Power Door Locks If your vehicle has this power door lock switch, press the bottom of the If your vehicle is equipped switch on either front with power door locks, door to lock all the doors press the raised side of the at once.
Page 106 Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks When you lock the doors using the power lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter with any door or Your vehicle may be equipped with an automatic the liftgate open three chimes will signal that delayed lock/unlock feature which enables you to program your locking is being used.
Page 107 The following instructions tell you how to change the You can exit the program mode any time by turning the automatic door lock mode. Choose one of the three ignition to RUN (the doors will automatically lock and programming options listed above before entering the unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you program mode.
Page 108 The following instructions tell you how to change the 3. Press the door unlock switch once. You will hear automatic door unlock mode. Choose one of the one, two, three, or four chimes. The number of four programming options listed above before entering chimes tells you which unlock mode is currently the program mode.
Page 109 Rear Door Security Locks To use one of the locks do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can lock the rear side doors so they cannot be opened from 2.
Page 110 Liftgate Liftgate Glass and Liftgate To open a mechanical lock system from the outside, insert the key into the lock and turn it counterclockwise CAUTION: to unlock the glass and liftgate. The liftgate glass can be opened using the button on the liftgate after the doors have been unlocked.
Page 111 Panel Doors To close the doors, close the driver’s side door ﬁrst. After securely closing the door, close the passenger’s To open the rear panel doors, you must open the side door. Make sure both doors are latched securely. passenger’s side panel door ﬁrst. If the door is locked, To lock the rear doors from outside the vehicle, put your insert your door key in the lock and turn it key in the lock and turn it clockwise.
Page 112 Windows CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 113 The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger’s windows as well. Your power windows will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Ignition Positions on page 2-22 . •...
Page 114 Lock-Out Switch Theft-Deterrent Systems If you have power windows, the driver’s door power Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. window switch has a lockout feature. The lockout switch Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent is located in front of the power window switches. This features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it feature prevents all windows from operating, except from impossible to steal.
Page 115 This message reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if system. Here’s how to do it: you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock 1.
Page 116 ® Testing the Alarm Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system.
Page 117 Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new Vehicle brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement.
Page 118 Ignition Positions Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key your hand.
Page 119 Starting Your Engine When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s a ignition key to START and hold it there up to safety feature.
Page 120 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle is equipped with this feature, you can In very cold weather, 0°F change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. (−18°C) or colder, the This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since engine coolant heater can the pedals can not move farther away from the standard help.
Page 121 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 don’t, it could be damaged.
Page 122 Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for your shift lever. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the and features an electronic shift position indicator shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the within the instrument panel cluster.
Page 123 CAUTION: CAUTION: If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in running at high speed is dangerous. Unless PARK (P) — if your transfer case is in your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your NEUTRAL.
Page 124 DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You driving. You may want to shift the transmission to can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud.
Page 125 Tow/Haul Mode When tow/haul mode is selected the tow/haul indicator light will illuminate. The tow/haul mode also interacts with the Autoride™ feature, if your vehicle is so equipped, to enhance the ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle. See Autoride™ on page 4-64 . Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra...
Page 126 Front Axle Locking Feature The transfer case buttons are located to the left The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when of the instrument panel you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the axle to cluster. lock or unlock is normal. Automatic Transfer Case CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can...
Page 127 NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to (4HI): Use the 4HI position when you need extra NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-59 or Towing off-road situations.
Page 128 Shifting into 4HI or AUTO 4WD Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the 4LO indicator light has stopped ﬂashing Press and release the 4 hi or AUTO 4WD switch. could damage the transfer case. To help avoid This can be done at any speed (except when shifting damaging your vehicle, always wait for the 4LO from 4LO), and the indicator light will ﬂash while shifting.
Page 129 Shifting Out of 4LO Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) 1.
Page 130 ® Shifting Out of NEUTRAL All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak To shift out of NEUTRAL: With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake all the time. pedal. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate 2.
Page 131 You can choose among three driving settings: NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See ® (Stabilitrak ): This button is used with the Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-59 or Towing ® Your Vehicle on page 4-59 for more information. Stabilitrak system and is also used to shift the transfer case into Neutral.
Page 132 Shifting into 4LO Shifting Out of 4LO To shift to the 4LO position, the ignition must be in RUN To shift from 4LO to AWD your vehicle must be stopped and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N).
Page 133 Shifting into NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL do the following: To shift out of NEUTRAL: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will brake pedal.
Page 134 Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal brake symbol, to release the parking brake. down with your right foot.
Page 135 Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Page 136 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 137 Torque Lock If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl...
Page 138 Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK when the ignition is the LOCK position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN.
Page 139 Engine Exhaust CAUTION: CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see things that can burn.
Page 140 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 if you ever have to, here are some things to know. the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 141 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror CAUTION: ® with OnStar , Compass and Temperature Display Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper even if your shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 142 Temperature and Compass Display Electrochromic Mirror Operation Press the on/off button, located to the far left, brieﬂy to The electrochromic (self dimming) mirror function is turn the comp/temp display on or off. turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. To operate the electrochromic mirror do the following: If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the 1.
Page 143 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 144 Compass Calibration Passenger Air Bag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag following occurs: indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the •...
Page 145: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended period of time, please consult your dealer. Under certain with Compass and Temperature circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Display Electrochromic Mirror Operation If your vehicle is equipped with an electrochromic mirror, it will, when on, automatically dim to the proper level to The time period you need to press and hold the TEMP minimize glare from lights behind you after dark.
Page 146 Compass Calibration Compass Variance The compass may need calibration if one of the The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. following occurs: It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. •...
Page 147: Outside Manual Mirrors
Passenger Air Bag Indicator To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone Your mirror may be equipped with a passenger air bag number on the following zone map. indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. 2.
Page 148: Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with power outside mirrors, the controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. If your vehicle is equipped with camper-type mirrors, Move the selector switch located above the control pad they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view to the left or right to choose the mirror you want to of the objects behind you.
Page 149: Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror To return the mirrors and the mirror glass to their normal position press the left side of the mirror control. If your vehicle is equipped with outside power If the mirrors are manually folded, unfold and fold camper-type mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can them atleast twice using the mirror controls.
Page 150: Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror If your vehicle has the optional memory package Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex you may have this feature. mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat.
Page 151: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with ® ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan •...
Page 152 ® Luxury and Leisure Plan OnStar Steering Wheel Controls • All Directions and Connections Plan services : If your vehicle is • Personal Concierge equipped with the steering wheel control buttons ® OnStar Personal Calling you can use them ® ®...
Page 153: Homelink Transmitter
® HomeLink Transmitter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 154: Programming The Homelink Transmitter
® Programming the HomeLink Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When Transmitter programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. ® Do not use the HomeLink Transmitter with any garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse”...
Page 155 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” ® rapidly after HomeLink successfully receives the button. The name and color of the button may frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. vary by manufacturer.
Page 156 ® Gate Operator and Canadian Using HomeLink Programming ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to “time out”...
Page 157: Storage Areas
® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Storage Areas Button Glove Box ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: To open your glove box, lift up the latch and pull the ® 1.
Page 158: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let Your vehicle may be equipped with a console them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle. compartment between the bucket seats.
Page 159: Rear Storage Area
• If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.
Page 160 Convenience Net Cargo Cover You may have a convenience net in the rear of your Cargo Tie Downs vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. Your vehicle may be The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
Page 161: Sunroof
Sunroof The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays. The sunshade will not close when the sunroof is open. If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction.
Page 162: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals, mirrors and radio presets, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback Memory Seat recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and If your vehicle has this the radio station presets to your preference.
Page 163 The seat, throttle and brake pedals and mirror positions 3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory can also be recalled when placing the key in the control for three seconds. A double chime will sound ignition if programmed to do so through the Driver to let you know that the position has been stored Information Center (DIC).
Page 164 NOTES 2-68...
Page 165 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Safety Belt Reminder Light ......3-38 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Air Bag Readiness Light ........3-39 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ....3-39 Horn .............3-7 Battery Warning Light ........3-41 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-42 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Brake System Warning Light ......3-42...
Page 166 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ..........3-72 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ......3-126 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio DVD Distortion ..........3-126 Data Systems (RDS) ........3-72 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-127 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-127 Systems (RDS) .........3-73 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ......3-128 AM-FM Radio ..........3-73...
Page 167 NOTES...
Page 168: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 169 K. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Fuses and Circuit A. Dome Lamp Override Button. See “Dome Lamps” under Interior Lamps on page 3-17 . Breakers on page 5-109 . B. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on page 5-12 . page 3-14 .
Page 170: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning ﬂasher is located at the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 171: Horn
Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel If your vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel, it will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle.
Page 172 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 173 If your headlamps are off or on low-beam, your Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, long as you hold the lever toward you and the carefully loosen or thaw them.
Page 174 Rear Window Washer/Wiper Cruise Control This control is located on With cruise control, you the instrument panel. can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 175 Setting Cruise Control CAUTION: CAUTION: • Cruise control can be dangerous where you can not drive safely at a steady speed. If you leave your cruise control on when you So, do not use your cruise control on are not using cruise, you might hit a button winding roads or in heavy traffic.
Page 176 Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, There are two ways to go to a higher speed: disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to •...
Page 177 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control There are four ways cruise control can be turned off: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. • Step lightly on the brake pedal. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 178: Exterior Lamps
Exterior Lamps AUTO (Automatic): Turning the control to this position puts the system into automatic headlamp mode. An indicator light will illuminate when this position is selected. (Parking Lamps): Turning the control to this position turns on the parking lamps, together with the following: •...
Page 179 Automatic Headlamp System bright as usual. Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position. See When it is dark enough outside, your automatic “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under Interior headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the Lamps on page 3-17 .
Page 180 Fog Lamps periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better vision ﬁrst sold in Canada. in foggy or misty conditions. The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: The fog lamp button is •...
Page 181: Interior Lamps
Interior Lamps The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off. If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle, you will need to press the fog Instrument Panel Brightness lamp button again. : This feature controls the brightness of the Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch instrument panel lights.
Page 182 Front Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. To turn the lamps on or off, press the button located next to the lamp. The lamps are ﬁxed and To turn on the reading lamps, press the button located cannot be adjusted.
Page 183: Accessory Power Outlets
To use the outlet, lift the cover. When not using it, : You can use the dome override button, located always close the cover. below the exterior lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come on automatically when a door is opened, or Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to remain off.
Page 184: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The front ashtray is located near the center of the Climate Control System instrument panel or on the front console, if equipped. Pull on the ashtray door to open it. Notice: Don’t put papers or other ﬂammable items into your ashtrays.
Page 185: Dual Climate Control System
Temperature Knob (Defrost): This setting directs most air through the windshield defroster outlets, side window defroster The middle knob on the control panel lets you select the outlets and some through the ﬂoor outlets. temperature of the air ﬂowing into the passenger area.
Page 186 Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to The air-conditioning compressor will also come on when direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. this mode is activated. While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold To change the current mode, select one of the following: and damp.
Page 187 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to glass.
Page 188 Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, Use the air outlets located or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The in the center and on the heater and defroster will work far better, reducing side of your instrument the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Page 189: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control will always ﬂow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. System See “Recirculation” later in this section. Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to lower or With this system, you can control the heating, cooling increase the cabin temperature.
Page 190 Automatic Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for active the system will control the inside temperature, the the system to regulate.
Page 191 (Off): Press this button to turn off the entire climate (Panel): This setting will deliver air to the control system. Outside air will still enter the vehicle, and instrument panel outlets. will be directed to the ﬂoor. This direction can be changed (Bi-Level): This setting will deliver warmer air to the by pressing the mode button.
Page 192 When the weather is cool or damp, operating the system Whenever you press AUTO, the display will change to in recirculation for extended periods of time may cause show the following: fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear the fog, select •...
Page 193 Heating When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO mode, the system will run the air conditioning automatically to cool On cold days when using manual operation of the and dehumidify the air entering the vehicle. If you select automatic system, choose ﬂoor mode to deliver air to A/C off while in front defrost, defog or recirculation, the the ﬂoor outlets.
Page 194 Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment If your vehicle has this feature, the lines you see on the Use the air outlets located rear window warm the glass. The rear window in the center and on the defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the side of your instrument rear window.
Page 195: Rear Air Conditioning System
Operation Tips Rear Air Conditioning System • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, If your vehicle is equipped with the optional rear air or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The conditioner it has two rear air conditioning fan speed heater and defroster will work far better, reducing selectors.
Page 196: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System If your vehicle is equipped with this system, there are two rear heat and air conditioning controls. One control is located in the overhead console and the other is located in the headliner above the second row seats. The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear controls.
Page 197 Fan Knob (Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the ﬂoor outlets as well as the headliner outlets. The ﬂow can be The fan knob on the left side of the control panel divided between vent and ﬂoor outlets depending upon adjusts the fan speed. To increase airﬂow, turn the knob where the knob is placed between the settings.
Page 198: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System And Electronic Climate Controls
Fan Knob Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate The fan knob on the left side of the control panel adjusts the fan speed. To increase airﬂow, turn the knob Controls clockwise. To decrease airﬂow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn the fan off, turn the knob to the off position.
Page 199 The overhead control has three knobs that control airﬂow speed, temperature and airﬂow location. To adjust the airﬂow speed turn the knob located on the left side of the control panel. To adjust the air temperature turn the temperature knob on the center of the control panel to increase or decrease the temperature.
Page 200: 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 that When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on may be on your vehicle.
Page 201: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Heavy Duty Transmission version shown. Canada and Light Duty Transmission Clusters similar. Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. 3-37...
Page 202: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Tachometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both Your tachometer displays the engine speed in miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). revolutions per minute (rpm). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) Safety Belt Reminder Light or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 203: Air Bag Readiness Light
Air Bag Readiness Light Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. your rearview mirror will have a passenger air bag status The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for indicator.
Page 204 CAUTION: 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 Passenger Air the passenger’s frontal air bag. A child in a Bag Status Indicator –...
Page 205: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing If this light is displayed system. See your dealer for service. when the engine is running, you may have a problem with your charging...
Page 206: 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 207 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 United States Canada on after you have pulled off the road and This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for ignition key to RUN.
Page 208: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Traction Off Light Light If you have the Traction Assist System, this light With the anti-lock brake should come on brieﬂy system, this light will come when you turn the ignition on when you start your to RUN.
Page 209: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage The traction off light may come on for the following reasons: • If you turn the system off by pressing the TAS on/off button located to the left of the steering wheel, the light will come on and stay on. To turn the system back on, press the button again;...
Page 210: Transmission Temperature Gage
Transmission Temperature Gage At approximately 265°F (130°C), the message center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns.
Page 211: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with the Malfunction Indicator Lamp transmission temperature gage above the normal operating range, you can damage the transmission. Check Engine Light This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered under your warranty. Your vehicle is equipped The following situations can cause the transmission to with a computer which...
Page 212 Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, If the Light is Flashing transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires your vehicle: with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 213 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See You may be able to correct the emission system Gasoline Octane on page 5-5 . Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 214: 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 215: Cruise Control Light
Four-Wheel-Drive Light CAUTION: The four-wheel drive indicator will light up when Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you shift a manual you do, your engine can become so hot that it transfer case into catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. four-wheel drive and the front axle engages.
Page 216: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light Fuel Gage This light is displayed when the tow/haul mode has been activated. For more information, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-65 . United States Canada The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you about how much fuel you have left in your tank.
Page 217: Low Fuel Warning Light
Driver Information Center (DIC) Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display •...
Page 218: Dic Operation And Displays
C (Personalization): This button will change personal The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by options available on your vehicle. pressing the four buttons on the DIC. These buttons are trip information, fuel information, personalization and D (Select): This button resets certain functions and select.
Page 219 Personal Trip • BUSINESS: XX.X MPG — This shows the amount of fuel used for the business trip. If the PERSONAL TRIP is on (turn it on or off by • pressing the select button) you will also be able to scroll BUSINESS: XX.X GAL —...
Page 220 Odometer Timer Press the trip information button, or the trip odometer The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the select reset step, until SEASON ODOMETER appears on button, or the trip odometer reset stem, while TIMER the display. This shows the total distance the vehicle has is displayed to start the timer.
Page 221 Fuel Information Button Press and hold the select button while AVG.ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average Use the fuel information button to scroll through the fuel economy will then be calculated starting from range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and that point.
Page 222 • The DIC does not replace the need to maintain your SEAT POSITION RECALL vehicle as recommended in the Maintenance Schedule • EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT in this manual. Also, the oil change reminder does • not measure how much oil you have in your engine. CURB VIEW ASSIST So, be sure to check your oil level often.
Page 223 ALARM WARNING: HORN: The horn will chirp when Choose one of the three options and press the the alarm is active. personalization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more ALARM WARNING: LAMPS: The headlamps will ﬂash information on automatic door locks see Programmable when the alarm is active.
Page 224 Seat Position Recall Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION Press the personalization button until PERIMETER RECALL appears on the display. To select your LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your personalization for seat position recall, press the select personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the...
Page 225 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK Press the personalization button until REMOTE FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select personalization for the feedback you will receive when your personalization for the feedback you will receive locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless...
Page 226 Headlamps on at Exit Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your ASSIST appears in the display. To select your personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on personalization for curb view assist, press the select when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on...
Page 227 Easy Exit Seat Display Units (ENG/MET) Press the personalization button until EASY EXIT SEAT Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display. To select your personalization appears in the display. To select English or metric, for seat position exit, press the select button while EASY press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is EXIT SEAT is displayed on the DIC.
Page 228: Dic Warnings And Messages
Display Language Select Button To select your personalization for display language, The select button is used to reset certain functions and press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button The select button also toggles through the options will scroll through the following languages: available in each personalization menu.
Page 229 BATTERY NOT CHARGING BUCKLE PASSENGER If the battery is not charging during operation, this If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this system, this message reminds you to buckle the problem could drain your battery.
Page 230 CHECK OIL LEVEL DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will If the driver’s door is not fully closed, this message will appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct it as appear on the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 231 FUEL LEVEL LOW OIL PRESSURE LOW If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the If low oil pressure levels occur, this message will be DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as soon as displayed on the DIC and a chime will sound. Stop the possible.
Page 232 REDUCED ENGINE POWER SERVICE AIRBAG This message is displayed when the cooling system If there is a problem with the air bag system, this temperature gets too hot and the engine further enters message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualiﬁed the engine coolant protection mode.
Page 233 SERVICE 4WD SERVICE STABILITY If a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY message, it this message will appear on the DIC. If this message means there may be a problem with your ®...
Page 234 STABILITY SYS ACTIVE four conditions that can cause this message to appear. One condition is overheating, which could occur if You may see the STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message on ® Stabilitrak activates continuously for an extended period the DIC. It means that an advanced computer-controlled of time.
Page 235 TRACTION ACTIVE • Low transmission ﬂuid level • High transmission ﬂuid level When the traction control system has detected that any of the vehicle’s wheels are spinning, the traction • Restricted air ﬂow to the radiator and the auxiliary control system will activate and this message will appear transmission oil cooler.
Page 236: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Your audio system has been designed to operate easily and to give years of listening pleasure. You will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to it ﬁrst.
Page 237: Setting The Time For Radios With Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Setting the Time for Radios with AM-FM Radio Radio Data Systems (RDS) Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display.
Page 238 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your AM FM: Press this button to switch the display between favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, time and radio station frequency. Time display is six FM1 and six FM2) by performing the following steps: available with the ignition turned off.
Page 239 To adjust bass or treble to the middle position, select To adjust both tone controls and both speaker controls BAS or TRE. Then press and hold AUDIO for more than to the middle position, end out of audio by waiting two seconds until you hear a beep.
Page 240: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, • receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, • display messages from radio stations, and • seek to stations with traffic announcements. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 241 XM™ Radio Satellite Service DISP (Display): Push this knob to switch the display between radio station frequency and time. Time display (USA Only) is available with the ignition turned off. XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service For RDS, push this knob to change what appears on that offers 100 coast to coast channels including the display while using RDS.
Page 242 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six AM, FM2, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The six FM1 and six FM2, six XM1 and six XM2 (USA display will show your selection.
Page 243 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until increase or to decrease.
Page 244 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) SCAN: You can also scan through the channels within a category by performing the following: To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: 1. Turn the P-TYPE LIST knob. TYPE and a PTY will 1.
Page 245 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) RDS Messages The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. When an alert announcement comes on the current You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display.
Page 246 If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will announcement comes on the tuned radio station you appear every three seconds. To scroll through the will hear it. If no station is found, NO TRAFFIC will message at your own speed, press the INFO button appear on the display.
Page 247 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 248 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 249 Playing a Compact Disc 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. TRACK and the track number will appear on the Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The display. If you hold this pushbutton or press it more than player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing.
Page 250 Compact Disc Messages SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track. Press the right If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following arrow to go to the start of the next track. If either arrow reasons: is held or pressed more than once, the player will •...
Page 251: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, • receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, • display messages from radio stations, and • seek to stations with traffic announcements. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 252 XM™ Radio Satellite Service Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM or HIGH. AVOL will appear on (USA Only) the display. Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation as vehicle speed increases. XM™...
Page 253 Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1, favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six AM, FM2, or XM1, XM2 (USA only, if equipped). The six FM1 and six FM2, or six XM1 and six XM2 (USA display will show your selection.
Page 254 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO increase or to decrease.
Page 255 Finding a PTY Station (RDS and XM™) BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: same program type. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on.
Page 256 RDS Messages If the whole message is not displayed, parts of it will appear every three seconds. To scroll through the message at your own speed, press the INFO button ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. repeatedly. A new group of words will appear on When an alert announcement comes on the current the display with each press.
Page 257 Radio Messages If TRAF is on the display you can press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements. CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is Your radio will play the traffic announcement even if the displayed when the radio has not been calibrated volume is muted or interrupt the play of a cassette properly for the vehicle.
Page 258 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Loading XM Acquiring channel audio Your radio system is acquiring and processing audio and (after 4 second delay) text data. No action is needed. This message should disappear shortly. CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service.
Page 259 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the category you the chosen category selected. Your system is working properly. XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle.
Page 260 Playing a Cassette Tape the position on the tape. If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds, it Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are will go to the beginning of the current selection. up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 261 5 SIDE: Press this pushbutton to play the other side of (Eject): Press this button to stop a tape when it is the tape. playing or to eject a tape when it is not playing. Eject may be activated with the radio off. Cassette tapes may be SEEK : The right arrow is the same as the loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed ﬁrst.
Page 262 CD Adapter Kits If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality It is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kit of the music that has been recorded and the way the with your cassette tape player after activating the bypass CD-R has been handled.
Page 263 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to SCAN : To scan the disc, press and hold either reverse quickly within a track. Press and hold this SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 264 Compact Disc Messages Listening to a DVD If the disc 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 265: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD With RDS, your radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming, • receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies, • display messages from radio stations, and • seek to stations with traffic announcements. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available.
Page 266 XM™ Radio Satellite Service RCL (Recall): Push this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. (USA Only) Pushing this knob with the ignition off will display the time. XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service For XM™...
Page 267 5. Press and hold one of the six numbered SCAN : Press and hold either SCAN arrow for pushbuttons until you hear a beep. Whenever you two seconds until SC appears on the display and press that numbered pushbutton, the station you hear a beep.
Page 268 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle to choose bass and treble equalization settings position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock and or speaker controls are displayed.
Page 269 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your want to interrupt with. When selected, an asterick will favorite PTYs.
Page 270 INFO (Information): If the current station has a If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic message, INFO will appear on the display. Press this announcements, press this button and the radio button to see the message. The message may display will seek to a station that does.
Page 271 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 272 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 273 Playing a Compact Disc When a disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be displayed. If you select an equalization setting for your If playing a CD-R the sound quality may be reduced disc, it will be activated each time you play a disc. due to CD-R quality, the method of recording, the quality If the radio is on or off, the disc will begin to play of the music that has been recorded and the way the...
Page 274 When a disc is inserted, the CD symbol will be REMOVE CD will be displayed. You can now remove displayed. If more than one disc has been loaded, a the disc. If the disc is not removed, after 25 seconds, the number for each disc will be displayed.
Page 275 RPT (Repeat): With repeat, you can repeat one track SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the start of or an entire disc. To use repeat, do the following: the current track, if more than ten seconds have passed. •...
Page 276 Using Song List Mode To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the The integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature called display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in the song list.
Page 277 Compact Disc Messages To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: CHECK CD: If this message appears on the radio 1. Turn the disc player on. display, it could be due to one of the following reasons: 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. •...
Page 278: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Listening to a DVD DVD Player If your vehicle has Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) The DVD player is located in the overhead console. The system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD DVD player and by the buttons on the remote control.
Page 279 (Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. This button only operates with a DVD. (Display Menu): Press this button to modify the video screen display characteristics. (Menu Navigation): Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu. (Enter): Press this button to select items within a menu.
Page 280 Stopping and Resume Playback • Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected. To stop a disc, press and release the stop button on the • DVD player or the remote control. To resume playback, Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if press the play/pause button on the DVD player or the DVD player can not play the disc.
Page 281 Video Screen Remote Control Buttons The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down. Adjust the screen’s position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its latched position.
Page 282 Press the button, located on the bottom left of the (Display Menu): Press this button to modify the numeric key pad, within 3 seconds of inputting a numeric video screen display characteristics. selection to clear all numeric inputs. (Audio): Press this button to call-up a menu that Press the button, located on the bottom left of the will operate only when a DVD is being played.
Page 283 Battery Replacement (Subtitle): Press this button to call-up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played. The To change the batteries, do the following: format and content of this function is deﬁned by the disc 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on and is dependent of the disc.
Page 284 Stereo RCA Jacks Each set of headphones has a volume knob. To adjust the volume, adjust this knob. The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen on The headphones will automatically turn off if they lose the front of the DVD console. The RCA jacks allow you to the infrared signal from the system after approximately connect audio and video from an auxiliary device such as four minutes in order to preserve their battery power.
Page 285 How to Change the Video Format when in The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, if there is audio the Auxiliary Mode available. See “Headphones” previously for more The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In information.
Page 286 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be The disc was ejected, but The disc is being stored in in on or accessory. it was pulled back into the the DVD player. Press the The parental control DVD player.
Page 287 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action The remote control does Point the remote control My disc is stuck in the Press the Load/Eject not work. directly at the infrared player. The Load/Eject button on the DVD player. window below the video button does not work.
Page 288: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Rear Seat Audio Controls This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, or XM™ (48 contiguous US states, if equipped) depending on your vehicles options. In the event that the front seat passengers are listening to any of these remote sources the rear seat passengers can only listen to the remote source being used by the front...
Page 289: Theft-Deterrent Feature
PROG (Program): The front passengers must be (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease listening to something different for each of these volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and functions to work: the right knob controls the right headphone. •...
Page 290: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls SOURCE : Press this button to select AM, FM1, FM2, or XM1 or XM2, (USA only, if equipped), or a You can control certain radio functions using the buttons cassette tape or CD. The cassette or CD must be loaded on your steering wheel.
Page 291: Understanding Radio Reception
Understanding Radio Reception Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their especially at night.
Page 292: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The clean the tape head.
Page 293: Care Of Your Cd And Dvd Player
Care of Your CD and DVD Player XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System (48 Contiguous US States) The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics Your XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Page 294 NOTES 3-130...
Page 295 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-45 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-46 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-47 Control of a Vehicle ........4-6 Highway Hypnosis ........4-48 Braking ............4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-49 Traction Assist System (TAS) ......4-10...
Page 296: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task. Anything that distracts from the driving Your Vehicle task — such as concentrating on a cellular telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on the ﬂoor — makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even Defensive Driving cause a collision, with resulting injury.
Page 297 Police records show that almost half of all motor The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then these deaths are the result of someone who was drive.
Page 298 According to the American Medical Association, a 180 lb It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, the person’s of about 0.06 percent.
Page 299 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of There is something else about drinking and driving that 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills many people do not know. Medical research shows that of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night.
Page 300: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems have to do their work at First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal.
Page 301 Anti-lock Brake System Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavy Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced braking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is electronic braking system that will help prevent a a mistake.
Page 302 The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you.
Page 303 Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you hear a motor running or feel a slight vibration in the need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always steering wheel or brake pedal. This indicates that the decrease stopping distance.
Page 304: Traction Assist System (Tas)
Traction Assist System (TAS) If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TAS begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely Your vehicle may have a Traction Assist System (TAS) use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control.
Page 305 The traction off light will come on under the following The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the conditions: factory, will automatically come on whenever you start your vehicle. To limit wheel spin, especially in • The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by slippery road conditions, you should always leave the pressing the TAS on/off button or turning off the system on.
Page 306: Locking Rear Axle
® Stabilitrak System If desired, you can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on ® automatically when the engine is started. To do so: Your vehicle is equipped with the Stabilitrak which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control 1.
Page 307 ® The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear on When the Stabilitrak system has been turned off you the Driver Information Center (DIC) only when the may still hear system noises as a result of the system is both on and activated. You may also feel or brake-traction control coming on.
Page 308 Notice: Don’t allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin The traction control system is enabled automatically when you start your vehicle, and it will activate and excessively when the traction off, ABS and brake display the TRACTION ACTIVE message in the Driver lights are on and the SERVICE STABILITY MESSAGE Information Center (DIC) if it senses that any of the is displayed.
Page 309: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems — steering and acceleration — have to do Power Steering their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those If you lose power steering assist because the engine places.
Page 310 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 311: Quadrasteer
QUADRASTEER™ The QUADRASTEER™ System has a control and diagnostic module that monitors and records current system status and operational information. If your vehicle is equipped with the 4 Wheel Steer system it has the ability to steer the vehicle with all four wheels.
Page 312 If you want to use tire chains, the vehicle needs to be in 2 wheel steer mode. For more information see Tire Chains on page 5-76 . 4: In this mode all four wheels will help steer the vehicle. If you want to use 4, and your vehicle is not in this mode, press the button, until the 4 indicator, located to the right of the 4 Wheel Steer button, comes on and stays on.
Page 313 To engage the 4 Wheel Steer tow mode, press the button until the 4 and tow mode indicators light up on the instrument panel. If the tow indicator is ﬂashing you will have to center the steering wheel by turning it to the left or right.
Page 314: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
Page 315: Loss Of Control
• your right outside mirror is convex, the vehicle you Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to just passed may seem to be farther away from you pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one than it really is.) thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger...
Page 316 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable these conditions.
Page 317: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6 . If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you’re on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun.
Page 318 The following steps must be performed on each of the 3. Pull the push-pins and push-pins to remove the air dam: lower air dam assembly away from the 1. Insert a tool into the retainers until the lower push-pin slot and pull air dam is free.
Page 319 Before You Go Off-Roading To reinstall the lower air dam do the following: 1. Line up each push-pin There are some things to do before you go out. For with its intended example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance retainer and push the and service work done.
Page 320 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and during a sudden stop.
Page 321 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 322 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving CAUTION: It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different When you are driving off-road, bouncing and skills.
Page 323 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut or bump can startle especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, you if you’re not prepared for them. Often these sudden turns or sudden braking.
Page 324 Driving on Off-Road Hills only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this hill.
Page 325 Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 326 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is are about to stall, when going up a hill. about to stall, and I can’t make it up the hill? •...
Page 327 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can’t do it. What CAUTION: should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission in Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the cause your vehicle to roll even if the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 328 Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 329 Are there some things I should not do when Am I likely to stall when going downhill? driving down a hill? It’s much more likely to happen going uphill. But if Yes! These are important because if you ignore it happens going downhill, here’s what to do. them you could lose control and have a serious •...
Page 330 Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the trail goes across the incline doesn’t mean you the incline of a hill.
Page 331 Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you’re 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 get Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is over, you’ll be right in its path.
Page 332 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice CAUTION: When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels won’t get good traction. You can’t accelerate as quickly, turning is more difficult, and you’ll need longer braking Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be distances.
Page 333 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’s deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles dangerous.
Page 334: 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 335 • Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow clean — inside and out. Glare at night is made much down and keep more space between you and worse by dirt on the glass.
Page 336: 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 337 Hydroplaning Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid under your tires that they can actually ride on the puddles.
Page 338 Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps – not just your Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep parking lamps – to help make you more visible to puddles or standing water, water can come in others.
Page 339: 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 340: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 341: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs your “blind”...
Page 342: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? comfortably cool interior. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it •...
Page 343: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. • Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing down.
Page 344 • As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could be something in your lane, like a stalled car or CAUTION: an accident. • You may see highway signs on mountains that Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the warn of special problems.
Page 345: 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 346 Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 347 • If you don’t have a traction system, accelerate gently. Allow greater following distance on any Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too slippery road. fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface • Watch for slippery spots.
Page 348 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats – anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm.
Page 349 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 350: 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 need For information about using tire chains on your to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to spin your wheels...
Page 351 Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI or 4LO. If your vehicle has the Traction Assist System, you should turn it off by pressing the TAS on/off button.
Page 352 CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 353: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing , following. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if •...
Page 354 Dinghy Towing Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. When towing your vehicle, turn the ignition to LOCK. 2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow Two-wheel-drive vehicles, should not be towed with all vehicle.
Page 355 Dolly Towing 4. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-29 for the proper Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your vehicle. Two-wheel-drive, vehicles, should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive 5.
Page 356: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 357 And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. CAUTION: CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the •...
Page 358: Level Control
Level Control Autoride™ The Autoride™ feature will provide a superior vehicle Automatic Level Control ride and handling under a variety of passenger and The automatic level control rear suspension is available loading conditions. on C/K 1500 vehicles and comes as a part of the The system is fully automatic and uses a computer Autoride™...
Page 359: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations Towing a Trailer You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) for your vehicle. CWR is the CAUTION: maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t included the weight of the people inside. But you can ﬁgure about 150 lbs.
Page 360 • If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, Don’t tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 361 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75% of Tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the See Weight of the Trailer later in this section.
Page 362 Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle.
Page 363 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K—1500 (4 WD)* 3.73 6,400 lbs. (2 902 kg) 12,000 lbs. (5 448 kg) 4800 V8 4.10 7,400 lbs. (3 356 kg) 13,000 lbs. (5 902 kg) 3.73 7,400 lbs. (3 356 kg) 13,000 lbs.
Page 364 Vehicle* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR K—2500 (4WD)* 6000 V8 3.73 7,600 lbs. (3 447 kg) 14,000 lbs. (6 356 kg) (Suburban/Yukon XL)† 4.10 9,600 lbs. (4 354kg) 16,000 lbs. (7 264 kg)** 3.73 7,300 lbs. (3 311 kg) 14,000 lbs.
Page 365 Weight of the Trailer Tongue If you’re using a weight-carrying or a weight-distributing hitch, the trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). to measure because it affects the total or gross weight Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight of your vehicle.
Page 366 Hitches Safety Chains It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. You should always attach safety chains between your Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains a few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. Here under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue are some rules to follow: from contacting the road if it becomes separated from...
Page 367 Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs. (900 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they must be CAUTION: adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 368 Passing Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a good deal handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer.
Page 369 Making Turns Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift could cause the trailer to come in contact with the down, you might have to use your brakes so much that vehicle.
Page 370 Parking on Hills CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with You really should not park your vehicle, with a the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 371 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 372 Basic Trailer Wiring The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake The trailer wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector, is located at the rear of the vehicle and is tied to the vehicle’s frame.
Page 373 Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Package • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake If your trailer is equipped with electronic brakes, you can get a jumper harness (electric trailer brake control)
Page 374 Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness 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.
Page 375 Step-Bumper Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear step pad at the center of the bumper. If you will be using the bumper to tow a trailer, and your step-bumper has three cutout circles you must push out the center cutout circle to install the trailer ball.
Page 376 NOTES 4-82...
Page 377 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Cooling System ..........5-36 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Engine Fan Noise .........5-42 Adding Equipment to the Outside Power Steering Fluid ........5-43 of Your Vehicle ...........5-4 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-44 Brakes ............5-45 Fuel ..............5-4 Battery ............5-48 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5...
Page 378 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ..............5-67 Finish Damage ...........5-104 Inﬂation — Tire Pressure .......5-68 Underbody Maintenance .......5-105 Tire Inspection and Rotation ......5-69 Chemical Paint Spotting .......5-105 When It Is Time for New Tires .......5-70 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-105 Buying New Tires .........5-71 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-107 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-72...
Page 379: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer much more about how to service your vehicle than this for all your service needs.
Page 380: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Gasoline • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and The 8th digit of your vehicle identiﬁcation number (VIN) other fasteners. “English” and “metric” shows the code letter or number that identiﬁes your fasteners can be easily confused. If you engine.
Page 381: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane Gasoline Speciﬁcations Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a which were developed by the American Automobile heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 382: 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 383: Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low Only vehicles that have the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code Z) emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive may use 85% ethanol fuel (E-85). called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl Many service stations will not have an 85% ethanol fuel (MMT);...
Page 384: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries E-85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so you’ll need to reﬁll your fuel tank more often when using E-85 than when you’re using gasoline. Regular unleaded If you plan on driving in another country outside the gasoline is recommended when pulling a trailer.
Page 385: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor is highly ﬂammable. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle. Keep sparks, ﬂames and smoking materials away from fuel. The fuel cap is located behind a hinged door on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 386 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). CAUTION: If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 387: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 388: The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle located CAUTION: under and to the left of the steering wheel. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 389 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it ﬁrmly. 5-13...
Page 390: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar), you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 391 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . Fluid on page 5-43 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on J. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-36 .
Page 392 When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 8100 V8 engine you’ll see the following: 5-16...
Page 393 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on Cleaner/Filter on page 5-23 . page 5-49 . B. Coolant Surge Tank. See Cooling System on J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering page 5-36 .
Page 394: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It’s 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 instrument cluster, it means you need to check must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 395 When to Add Engine Oil Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip dipstick might not show the actual level.
Page 396 The engine oil ﬁll cap for If you choose to perform the VORTEC™ 4800, the engine oil change 5300, 6000 and 8100 V8 service yourself, be sure engine is located on the oil you use has the engine valve cover, on the starburst symbol on the passenger’s side of the front of the oil...
Page 397 As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identiﬁed as SAE 5W-30. If you cannot ﬁnd such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can use an SAE 10W-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it’s going to be 0°F (−18°C) or above.
Page 398 When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message (GM Oil Life System) The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 399: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be See Engine Compartment unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Overview on page 5-14 for Don’t let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean location of engine air your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good cleaner/ﬁlter and change...
Page 400 How to Inspect To inspect and replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator (if equipped), do the following: Locate the ﬁlter change indicator. When the change indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change” zone, replace the ﬁlter and reset the indicator. To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 401 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 402: 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 403 Checking the Fluid Level Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F Prepare your vehicle as follows: (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle • in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage Park your vehicle on a level place.
Page 404 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick handle with the graphic is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 for more information on location. 3.
Page 405: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Part D: ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 .
Page 406 What to Use A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Give freezing protection down to −34°F ( −37°C). • ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which won’t damage •...
Page 407 Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. CAUTION: The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the other parts.
Page 408: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL See Engine Compartment coolant mixture at the surge tank , but only when the Overview on page 5-14 for engine is cool. more information on location.
Page 409: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant If an overheated engine condition exists and the Temperature Gage on page 3-45 . In addition, you will REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an ﬁnd an ENGINE OVERHEATED, and a REDUCED overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring...
Page 410 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) coming from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids in it can catch ﬁre.
Page 411 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 doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 412: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: All Other Engines A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan 8100 V8 Engines If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 413 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at or above the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it isn’t, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal you may have a leak at the down.
Page 414 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if CAUTION: coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling...
Page 415 CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning.
Page 416 2. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, CAUTION: wait for that to stop. A hiss means there is still some pressure left. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot 3.
Page 417 4. Then ﬁll the coolant surge tank with the proper 5. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start mixture, 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 418: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise 6. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When hand-tight and the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide fully seated. more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged.
Page 419: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid All Other Engines When to Check Power Steering Fluid 8100 Engines It is not necessary to regularly check power steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss in this system could indicate a problem.
Page 420: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, Open the cap with the wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then washer symbol on it. Add unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag.
Page 421: Brakes
Brakes CAUTION: Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is ﬁlled with DOT-3 If you have too much brake ﬂuid, it can spill on brake ﬂuid. See Engine Compartment Overview on the engine. The ﬂuid will burn if the engine is page 5-14 for the location of the reservoir.
Page 422 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 .
Page 423 Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake CAUTION: system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in your The brake wear warning sound means that brake system can damage brake system parts so soon your brakes will not work well.
Page 424: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in ® ACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get pedal travel.
Page 425: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage CAUTION: If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery from Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerous running down.
Page 426 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables 4. Open the hoods and locate the positive (+) and can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching negative (−) terminal locations of the other vehicle. each other. If they are, it could cause a ground Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump connection you don’t want.
Page 427 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause battery Fans or other moving engine parts can injure gas to explode. People have been hurt doing you badly. Keep your hands away from moving this, and some have been blinded. Use a parts once the engine is running.
Page 428 6. Connect the red 7. Don’t let the other end positive (+) cable to the touch metal. Connect it positive (+) terminal to the positive (+) of the vehicle with the terminal of the good dead battery. Use battery. Use a remote a remote positive (+) positive (+) terminal terminal if the...
Page 429 8. Now connect the black 9. Connect the other end negative (−) cable to of the negative (−) the good battery’s cable to the remote negative (−) cable. Use negative (−) terminal, a remote negative (−) marked GND, on terminal if the the vehicle with the vehicle has one.
Page 430 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 431: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance I nspections on page 6-16 .
Page 432: Rear Axle
What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 . Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant.
Page 433: Four-Wheel Drive
What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 . Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles.
Page 434: Front Axle
Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When to Check Lubricant When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the ﬁller Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how plug hole.
Page 435: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. CAUTION: See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-66 for the proper types of bulbs to use. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
Page 436: Headlamps
Headlamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 2. Pull the headlamp assembly out. 3. Unplug the electrical connector. 4. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it 1. Your vehicle is equipped with two pins, remove the from the headlamp assembly. two pins on the top of the headlamp assembly.
Page 437: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and 3. Pull the turn signal housing out from the vehicle. 4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket Daytime Running Lamps counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal housing. 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6.
Page 438 Side Identiﬁcation Marker Lamps Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two 1. To expose the service slot, locate the lamp gasket screws and lift off near the rear wheel, and pull back the edge. the lens. 2. Using a ﬂat tool, push into the slot to release the lamp housing.
Page 439 4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turn clockwise until it locks in place. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-63...
Page 440: Taillamps
Taillamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-64...
Page 441 1. Use a tool to remove 4. Pull the old bulb the two screws from straight out from the the lamp assembly. socket. 2. Remove the lamp assembly. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket into the taillamp housing and turn the socket 3.
Page 442 Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Low-Beam Headlamps 9006 High-Beam Headlamps 9005 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Roof Marker Lamp Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3457A Rear Marker Lamp, Taillamp and 3157 Stop Lamp Rear Turn Lamp 3157 Back-up Lamp 3157 For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.
Page 443: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Underinﬂated tires pose the same danger about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, as overloaded tires. The resulting accident see your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details.
Page 444: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation — Tire Pressure When to Check Check your tires once a month or more. The Certiﬁcation/Tire label or Tire and Loading Information label shows the correct inﬂation pressures Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your How to Check vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).
Page 445: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12 500 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5-70 and Wheel Replacement on page 5-74 for more information.
Page 446: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inﬂation pressures as shown on the Certiﬁcation/Tire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts One way to tell when it’s are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” time for new tires is to under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 5-118 .
Page 447: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: • To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at You can see the indicators at three or more places the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 448: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, CAUTION: load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after CAUTION: many miles of driving.
Page 449 snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires, assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches traction tests, and does not include acceleration, (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires. cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
Page 450: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked or badly rusted carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the and best overall performance.
Page 451 Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous. It could affect the braking and dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose or how far it’s been driven.
Page 452: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If you have a tire size other than P265/75R16, LT265/75R16, P265/70R16 or P265/70R17 use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper CAUTION: size for your tires. Install them on the rear tires only.
Page 453: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you’d use in a skid. In any rear blowout, remove your foot from the If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage accelerator pedal.
Page 454 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Tahoe/Yukon (Rear Access Panel) A. Tool Kit with Jack C. Wing Nut Holding Tools and Gloves Tire Blocks B. Retaining Bracket D.
Page 455 For Tahoe/Yukon, 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 Suburban/Yukon XL, the equipment you’ll need is under the storage tray in the left trim panel.
Page 456 1. If your vehicle is equipped with a hoist lock (J), open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. A.
Page 457 3. Insert the hoist end 4. Turn the wheel wrench (H) counterclockwise to (open end) (F) of the lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to extension through turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be the hole (G) in the rear pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 458 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing 5. The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you the Spare Tire to pull the hoist cable towards you to Use the following pictures and instructions to remove assist in reaching the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. the spare tire.
Page 459 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen gently prying the cap out. the wheel nuts.
Page 460 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. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A.
Page 461 3. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 462 Front Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a front tire of Rear Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a rear tire of the the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and only one jack handle extension (D).
Page 463 4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the CAUTION: ﬂat tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident.
Page 464 6. After mounting the spare, put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against the hub. 8.
Page 465 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid CAUTION: expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See “Capacities and Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened Speciﬁcations”...
Page 466 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 467 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer (D) downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Page 468 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise A.
Page 469 To store the tools, follow these procedures: For Suburban/Yukon XLdo the following: 1. Return the tool kit (jack tools and gloves) to the For Tahoe/Yukon, do the following: tool bag. 1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools and gloves, in 2.
Page 470 Tahoe/Yukon (Rear Access Panel) A. Tool Kit with Jack C. Wing Nut Holding Tools and Gloves Tire Blocks Suburban/Yukon XL B. Retaining Bracket D. Tire Blocks A. Bottle Jack F. Retaining Hook and Wing Nut E. Bottle Jack B. Wheel Blocks G.
Page 471 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’s designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle.
Page 472 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” earlier in this section. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately six inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
Page 473 9. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end ﬁtting. 10. 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 474: Spare Tire
12. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. carefully remove the jack. Use one hand to push You will not be able to store a spare or ﬂat tire using against the spare while ﬁrmly pulling the jack out the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
Page 475: Appearance Care
Appearance Care Do not use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some • Alcohol are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a •...
Page 476 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Here are some cleaning tips: • Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), • egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine Clean up stains as soon as you can — before and blood can be removed as follows: they set.
Page 477 Cleaning Vinyl Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones may have to do this more than once.
Page 478: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention and durability. CAUTION: Washing Your Vehicle Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it The best way to preserve your vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep may severely weaken them.
Page 479 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.
Page 480: Sheet Metal Damage
Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades Don’t take your vehicle through an automatic car wash and affect their performance. Clean the blade by that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes. These wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full-strength brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels.
Page 481: Underbody Maintenance
Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch-up Although no defect in the paint job causes this, GM will materials avaliable from your dealer. Larger areas of repair, at no charge to the owner, the surfaces of ﬁnish damage can be corrected in your dealer’s new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within body and paint shop.
Page 482 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) (cont’d) Description Usage Description Usage Removes dirt, grime, Medium foaming Glass Cleaner smoke and ﬁngerprints. shampoo. Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Removes dirt and grime Chrome and Wire Wheel Biodegradable and from chrome wheels and Cleaner phosphate free.
Page 483: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You’ll ﬁnd this label located in the glove box. It’s very Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: • your VIN, • the model designation, •...
Page 484: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal Add-On Electrical Equipment circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it ﬁxed.
Page 485: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from The fuse block access short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers door is on the driver’s side and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the edge of the instrument chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems.
Page 486 Fuses Usage RR Wiper Rear Window Wiper Switch Special Equipment Option SEO ACCY Accessory WS WPR Windshield Wipers Truck Body Controller TBC ACCY Accessory IGN 3 Ignition, Heated Seats Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery HTR A/C Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LOCK (Lock Function) Inside Rearview Mirror,...
Page 487 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power Door Lock Relay Right Turn Signals and UNLOCK RT TRN (Unlock Function) Sidemarkers RR FOG LP Rear Fog Lamp (Export Only) BODY Harness Connector BRAKE Anti-Lock Brake System Driver Door Module Power Door Lock Relay Rear Cargo Area Power AUX PWR 2 DRIVER UNLOCK...
Page 488 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage Special Equipment Option The center instrument panel utility block is located TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection HDLR 2...
Page 489 Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out.
Page 490 5-114...
Page 491 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. Accessory Power/Trailer STUD 2 Wiring Brake Feed *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. Anti-Lock Brakes *4 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. VSES/ECAS Vehicle Stability *5 —...
Page 492 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SUNROOF Sunroof Back-up Lamps, Automatic B/U LP Transmission Shift Lock SEO B2 Off-Road Lamps Control System Vent Solenoid RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger Canister/Quadrasteer Module Power HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay RR HVAC Rear Climate Control PRIME Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlet —...
Page 493 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller FOG LP Fog Lamp Relay CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter FOG LP Fog Lamps HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right HORN Horn Fuse HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay HORN Horn Relay A/C COMP Air Conditioning Compressor Windshield and Rear Window W/S WASH Washer Pump Relay...
Page 494: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-18 for more information. All capacities are approximate. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine Type VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC™ 4800 V8 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) VORTEC™ 5300 V8 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) VORTEC™...
Page 495 After reﬁll, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System on page 5-36 . Cooling System Capacity Capacities Application English Metric Cooling System VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Automatic with front A/C 14.4 quarts 13.6 L VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Automatic with front and rear A/C 15.8 quarts 15.0 L VORTEC™...
Page 496 Capacities Capacities Application English Metric Engine Oil with Filter VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VIN V 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VIN T 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VIN Z (E-85) 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 6000 V8 VIN U 6.0 quarts†...
Page 497 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer.
Page 498: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (cont’d) VIN Code Wiper Blades 15153642 15153642 15153642 15153642 15153642 (Front)** Wiper Blade Type ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA ITTA (Front) Wiper Blade 22 inches 22 inches 22 inches 22 inches 22 inches Length (Front) (56.0 cm) (56.0 cm) (56.0 cm) (56.0 cm)
Page 499 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-16 Introduction ...........6-2 Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6-16 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Exhaust System Inspection ......6-16 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 Fuel System Inspection ........6-16 How This Section is Organized ......6-3 Engine Cooling System Inspection ....6-17 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-Wheel...
Page 500: 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. Improper vehicle maintenance can Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and even affect the quality of the air we breathe.
Page 501: How This Section Is Organized
How This Section is Organized “Part B: Owner Checks and Services” tells you what should be checked and when. It also explains what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good This maintenance schedule is divided into ﬁve parts: condition.
Page 502: Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when to schedule them. Services When you go to your dealer for your service needs, you’ll know that GM-trained and supported service This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication people will perform the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 503: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles Change engine oil and ﬁlter as indicated by the GM (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of Oil Life System (or every 12 months, whichever this vehicle.
Page 504 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter or change indicator last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system (if equipped).
Page 505 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter or change indicator needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals (if equipped). If necessary, replace the ﬁlter. If for leaking.
Page 506 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter if the Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as vehicle’s GVWR is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: for leaking.
Page 507 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 82,500 Miles (137 500 km) Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking.
Page 508 97,500 Miles (162 500 km) If you haven’t used your vehicle under severe service conditions listed previously and, therefore, haven’t Check rear/front axle ﬂuid level and add ﬂuid as changed your automatic transmission ﬂuid, change needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals both the ﬂuid and ﬁlter.
Page 509: Part B: Owner Checks And Services
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield Listed in this part are owner checks and services washer tank and add the proper ﬂuid if necessary. which should be performed at the intervals speciﬁed to See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-44 for further help ensure the safety, dependability and emission details.
Page 510: At Least Twice A Year
At Least Twice a Year Spare Tire Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inﬂation check of Restraint System Check the spare tire determines that the spare is inﬂated to the correct tire inﬂation pressure, make sure that Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your the spare tire is stored securely.
Page 511: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Key Lock Cylinders Service CAUTION: Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant speciﬁed in Part D. When you are doing this inspection, the Body Lubrication Service vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 512 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The key should turn to LOCK only when the CAUTION: shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 513 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the Transmission Park (P) Mechanism parking brake. Check • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular CAUTION:...
Page 514: Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Part C: Periodic Exhaust System Inspection Maintenance Inspections Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, Listed in this part are inspections and services which missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, holes, loose connections or other conditions which each spring and fall).
Page 515: Engine Cooling System Inspection
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, ﬁttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the chaﬁng, etc.
Page 516: Part D: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part Power Steering No. U.S. 1052884, in Canada System 993294, or equivalent). Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part ® Automatic DEXRON -III Automatic number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Transmission Transmission Fluid.
Page 517 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. Hood Hinges (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Rear Axle 12378261, in Canada 10953455) or Canada 10953474, or equivalent). equivalent meeting GM Speciﬁcation Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube 9986115.
Page 518: Part E: Maintenance Record
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date...
Page 519 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-21...
Page 520 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Date Serviced By Maintenance Record Reading 6-22...
Page 521 Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ........7-4 United States Government ......7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Reporting Safety Defects to the (TTY) Users ..........7-4 Canadian Government ........7-10 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 522: Customer Assistance Information
Customer Assistance STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be Information resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 523 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone are committed to making sure you are completely number or write them at the following address: satisﬁed with your new vehicle. However, if you continue BBB Auto Line to remain unsatisﬁed after following the procedure Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.
Page 524: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can ﬁnd your speciﬁc vehicle information To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or all in one place. speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), The Owner Center allows you to: Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer...
Page 525 United States – Customer Assistance Overseas – Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Mexico, Central America and P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-222-1020 (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin 1-800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices Islands) –...
Page 526: Gm Mobility Program For Persons With Disabilities
GM Mobility Program for Persons Roadside Assistance Program with Disabilities To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance This program, available to Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership qualiﬁed applicants, can in Roadside Assistance is free.
Page 527 Roadside Courtesy Care provides: Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited • Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or previously) discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time.
Page 528: Courtesy Transportation
Canadian Roadside Assistance If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately, keep driving it until it can be Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive scheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem is Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere safety-related.
Page 529 Public Transportation or Fuel Additional Program Information Reimbursement Courtesy Transportation is available during the If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is reimbursement up to $30 per day (ﬁve day maximum) not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A may be available for the use of public transportation such separate booklet entitled “Warranty and Owner as taxi or bus.
Page 530: Reporting Safety Defects
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to the If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle United States Government has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 531: Service Publications Ordering Information
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Case Unit Repair Manual General Motors of Canada Limited This manual provides information on unit repair service Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 532 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 533 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-55 AM-FM Radio ..........3-73 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-19 AM ............. 3-127 Adding Washer Fluid ........5-44 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........3-129 Additional Program Information ......7-9 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Antenna System ........3-129 Add-On Electrical Equipment ......
Page 534 Audio System(s) (cont.) Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....... 3-128 Backing Up ............ 4-74 Chime Level Adjustment ......3-129 BATTERY NOT CHARGING ......3-65 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-129 Battery Replacement ......... 2-6 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-87 Battery Run-Down Protection ......
Page 535 Braking ............4-6 Care of ............5-102 Break-In, New Vehicle ........2-21 Safety Belts ..........5-102 Bucket Seats, Rear ......... 1-21 Your Cassette Tape Player ......3-127 BUCKLE PASSENGER ........3-65 Your CD and DVD Player ......3-129 BUCKLE SEATBELT ........3-65 Your CDs and DVDs ........
Page 536 Chemical Paint Spotting ......... 5-105 Cleaning Leather ........... 5-101 Child Restraints ..........1-53 Cleaning the Mirror ......... 2-48 Child Restraint Systems ....... 1-53 Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ..5-101 Infants and Young Children ......1-49 Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for and Wiper Blades ........
Page 537 Coolant ............3-45 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-45 Daytime Running Lamps ........3-15 Heater, Engine ..........2-24 Defensive Driving ..........4-2 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-32 Defogging and Defrosting ......3-23, 3-29 Cooling System ..........5-36 Delayed Locking ..........2-10 Cruise Control Light ........
Page 538 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice ....4-38 Driving in Water ..........4-39 Easy Exit Seat ..........2-67 Driving On Grades .......... 4-75 Electrical System ........... 5-108 Driving on Off-Road Hills ......... 4-30 Add-On Equipment ........5-108 Driving on Snow or Ice ........4-52 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 539 Engine (cont.) Finding a Station ....3-74, 3-78, 3-89, 3-102 Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-45 Finish Care ..........5-103 Coolant ............5-29 Finish Damage ..........5-104 Cooling System Inspection ......6-17 Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-129 Exhaust ............. 2-43 Flash-To-Pass ..........3-8 Fan Noise ..........
Page 540 Fuel ............... 5-4 Garage Door Opener ........2-57 Additives ............5-6 Gasoline ............5-5 California Fuel ..........5-6 Octane ............5-5 E-85 (85% Ethanol) ........5-7 Speciﬁcations ..........5-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....5-11 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-60 Filling Your Tank ...........
Page 541 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-49 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..... 4-66 Hitches ............4-72 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ......4-54 HomeLink Transmitter, Programming ....2-58 Ignition Positions ..........2-22 ® HomeLink Transmitter ........2-57 Ignition Transmission Lock Check ......
Page 542 Light (cont.) Brake System Warning ......... 3-42 Key Lock Cylinders Service ......6-13 Cruise Control ..........3-51 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW ......3-68 Four-Wheel-Drive ......... 3-51 Keyless Entry System ........2-4 Low Fuel Warning ........3-53 Keys ............... 2-3 Malfunction Indicator ........3-47 Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ....
Page 543 Malfunction Indicator Light ........ 3-47 Manual Seats ........... 1-3 Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts ..5-121 Manual Windows ..........2-16 Maintenance Schedule ........6-11 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ....2-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......... 6-11 Memory Seat ..........2-66 At Least Once a Month ........
Page 544 Outside ............2-53 Automatic Dimming Mirror ......2-53 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-21 Camper-Type Mirrors ........2-52 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ... 5-121 Convex Mirror ..........2-54 Curb View Assist Mirrors ......2-54 Heated Mirrors ..........2-54 Manual Mirrors ..........2-51 Power Foldaway Mirrors .......
Page 545 Park(P) ............2-39 Power (cont.) Shifting Into ..........2-39 Lumbar Controls ........... 1-5 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services .... 6-4 Seat ............1-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ....6-11 Steering Fluid ..........5-43 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ..6-16 Windows ............
Page 546 Radios (cont.) Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Radio with Six-Disc CD ......3-101 Compass and Temperature Display ....2-49 Rear Seat Audio ........3-124 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with ® Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data OnStar , Compass and Temperature Display ... 2-45 Systems (RDS) ........
Page 547 Reporting Safety Defects (cont.) Safety Belts (cont.) ® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ..2-61 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-29 Resetting Defaults ........... 2-61 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..1-28 Restraint System Check ........6-12 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children Checking Your Restraint Systems ....
Page 548 Second Row ..........1-67 Setting the Time ..........3-73 Secondary Latch System ......... 5-95 Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..3-73 Securing a Child Restraint ........ 1-68 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..3-72 Center Front Seat Position ......1-68 Setting the Tone Center Rear Seat Position ......
Page 549 Steering and Suspension Inspection ....6-16 Testing the Alarm ..........2-20 Steering in Emergencies ........4-16 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-125 Steering Tips ..........4-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-18 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....... 3-126 Content Theft-Deterrent ........ 2-18 ® Steering ............4-15 Passlock ...........
Page 550 Torque Lock ........... 2-41 Transmission ..........5-26 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires ....4-71 Fluid, Automatic ........... 5-26 Tow/Haul Mode Light ........3-52 Temperature Gage ........3-46 Tow/Haul Mode ..........2-29 Transportation Options ........7-8 Towing ............4-59 Traveling to Remote Areas ....... 4-27 Recreational Vehicle ........
Page 551 Washing Your Vehicle ........5-102 Weatherstrip Lubrication ........6-12 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-107 Weight of the Trailer Tongue ......4-71 Number (VIN) ..........5-107 Weight of the Trailer ........4-68 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-107 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ......5-20 Vehicle Personalization ........
Page 552 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check ....6-11 Windshield Washer ........... 3-9 XM™ Radio Satellite Service Fluid ............5-44 (USA Only) ....... 3-77, 3-88, 3-102 Windshield Wiper ..........5-66 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-129 Blade Replacement ........5-66 XM™ Satellite Radio Service Fuses ............

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