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2011 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

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

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-43

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

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

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Seats and Restraints ..3-1 Lighting .
Page 2 2011 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Driving and Operating ..9-1 Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 Driving Information .
Page 3 Introduction Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners documentation relating to your Propriétaires Canadiens specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. A French language copy of this For vehicles first sold in Canada, manual can be obtained from your substitute the name General dealer or from: Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4 Introduction Using this Manual Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols hazard that could result in injury To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and or death. the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Brake System Warning Light : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols : Charging System that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Cruise Control and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to : Engine Coolant Temperature...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Sensing System for Passenger Performance and Maintenance ® Airbag ..... . . 1-8 StabiliTrak System ..1-18 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 8. H. Infotainment on page 7 1. Tow/Haul Mode Button. See Tow/Haul Mode under Towing B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Exterior Lamp Controls on Equipment on page 9 53. Buttons. See Driver Information page 6 1.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to sound the panic alarm. Information Press again to cancel the This section provides a brief panic alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys on page 2 2 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11 In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks Power Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a On vehicles with power door locks, Manual Door Locks 10-minute time extension. Remote the switches are located on the start can be extended only once.
Page 12 In Brief Power Windows Express Down Seat Adjustment The driver window switch also has Manual Seats an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode.
Page 13 In Brief Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 14 In Brief Safety Belts Airbag On-Off Switch If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag. Canada and Mexico To operate the airbag on off switch, use the vehicle key.
Page 15 In Brief If the vehicle has a passenger Mirror Adjustment Select each mirror by turning the sensing system, the passenger knob clockwise for the passenger Exterior Mirrors airbag status indicator will be visible side mirror or counterclockwise for on the instrument panel when the the driver side mirror.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Manually fold the mirrors inward Steering Wheel Interior Lighting to prevent damage when going Adjustment Dome Lamp through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the The dome lamps come on when any vehicle. Push the mirror outward, to door is opened.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on DOME OFF : This button is the headlamps, parking lamps, located above the instrument panel taillamps, instrument panel lights, brightness knob. and license plate lamps. Press the button in and the dome : Turns on the parking lamps, lamps remain off when a door is taillamps, instrument panel lights,...
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. : Use for a single wiping cycle. : Use to adjust the delay time between wipes.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 See Climate Control Systems on page 8 1. See Rear Heating System on page 8 5 (If Equipped) or Rear Climate Control System on page 8 6 (If Equipped). Vehicles With Air Conditioning A. Fan Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control B.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Transmission To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. 1. Move the shift lever to Range Selection Mode See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 31. M (Manual Mode). While using Range Selection Mode, 2.
Page 21: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-15 Vehicle Features : Seek or scan stations. : Press to switch the display Radio(s) between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Storing a Favorite Station Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Depending on which radio the To set the time and date for the XM is a satellite radio service based vehicle has, radio stations are Radio with CD (MP3): in the 48 contiguous United States stored as either favorites or presets.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices vehicle. Not all phones will support : Press to change all functions. For more information, favorite radio stations, select tracks This vehicle may have an auxiliary visit www.gm.com/bluetooth. on a CD, or to navigate tracks or input located on the radio faceplate ®...
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
1-18 In Brief Cruise Control SET : Press to set the speed and Performance and activate cruise control or press and Maintenance hold to decelerate. : Press to disengage cruise ® StabiliTrak System control without erasing the set speed from memory. The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel spin For more information, see Cruise...
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System pressure warning light may appear 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and with the engine off.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Replace the vehicle's tires with Driving for Better Fuel Roadside Assistance and OnStar the same TPC Spec number (U.S. and Canada) Economy molded into the tire's sidewall If you have an active OnStar near the size. Driving habits can affect fuel subscription, press the button mileage.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 ® OnStar How OnStar Service Works Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more : Push this blue button to information, see the OnStar Owner's connect to a specially trained Guide; visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) OnStar Advisor to verify your or www.onstar.ca (Canada);...
Page 28 1-22 In Brief OnStar service can t work unless Other problems OnStar can t control Your Responsibility the vehicle is in a place where may prevent service to you, such as Increase the volume of the radio if OnStar has an agreement with a hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, the OnStar Advisor cannot be wireless service provider for service...
Page 29: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Windows Side Door Windows ..... 2-16 Windows (60/40 Swing-Out) ..2-10 Manual Windows .
Page 30: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 8 or Roadside Assistance WARNING Program (Mexico) on page 13 10. Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry the ignition key is dangerous for...
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. (Unlock): Press to unlock the See Battery Replacement later driver door. If is pressed again in this section. within five seconds, all remaining If the transmitter is still not doors unlock. working correctly, see your The interior lamps come on and dealer or a qualified technician stay on for 20 seconds or until the...
Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement (Vehicle Locator/ the Vehicle Panic Alarm): Press and release Replace the battery if the to locate the vehicle. The turn signal REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE Only RKE transmitters programmed lamps flash and the horn sounds KEY message displays in the DIC.
Page 33 Keys, Doors and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Check local regulations for any Do not use a metal object. requirements on remote starting of vehicles. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a Do not use the remote start CR2032 or equivalent battery.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. If it is the first remote start since After the engine has been remote (Remote Vehicle Start): the vehicle has been driven, started two times, the ignition switch This button will be on the RKE repeat these steps, while the must be turned to ON/RUN and then transmitter if you have remote start.
Page 35 Keys, Doors and Windows There is an emission control WARNING (Continued) system malfunction. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on So, all passengers should page 5 21. wear safety belts properly The engine coolant temperature and the doors should be is too high. locked whenever the vehicle is driven.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks On vehicles with power door When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic locks, the switches are located power lock switch and a door open, lock/unlock feature.
Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows Lockout Protection Safety Locks Move the button to the left for the driver side door or to the right for This feature protects you from Security locks are located on the the passenger side door to return locking the key in the vehicle front portion of the 60/40 side the door locks to normal operation.
Page 38: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out) To open the front portion of a To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle toward you and push the handle on the side of the rear the door open.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The swing-out doors have a Sliding Door check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees. To open the door beyond 90 degrees, close the door partially, pull the check strap toward you and then open the door.
Page 40 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Rear Doors WARNING (Continued) WARNING Young children who get into Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be dangerous. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat Passengers, especially and can suffer permanent children, can easily open the injuries or even death from doors and fall out of a moving...
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security You do not have to manually arm If the engine still does not start with or disarm the system. the other key, the vehicle needs This vehicle has theft-deterrent service. If the vehicle does start, the The security light will come on if features;...
Page 42: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows To program the new key: 4. Insert the key to be programmed Exterior Mirrors and turn it to ON/RUN within 1. Verify the new key has 10 seconds of removing the Convex Mirrors stamped on it. previous key.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Manual Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Adjust the mirrors by pressing the mirror up and down and left and right. The mirrors can be manually folded in or out. On the lower portion of each mirror is an auxiliary convex mirror.
Page 44: Interior Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors Windows For vehicles with heated mirrors: Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. Hold the inside rearview mirror in Leaving children, helpless adults, the center to move it for a clearer An indicator light in the button lights or pets in a vehicle with the view behind the vehicle.
Page 45: Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 46: Swing-Out Windows
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Express Down Swing-Out Windows The driver window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode.
Page 47: Enhanced Technology
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Enhanced Technology Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Glass Eight Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window The vehicle may be equipped with Twelve and Fifteen Seat Sliding door forward window and Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). Passenger Vans rear-most side windows ETG is part of the overall occupant Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans...
Page 48 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 49: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ....3-25 Older Children ....3-43 Restraints Where Are the Airbags? .
Page 50: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats On vehicles with factory Seat Adjustment installed seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard WARNING seating positions. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 51: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 52 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the WARNING (Continued) upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback will go up over your abdomen.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. Three-Passenger Seat Shown Three-Passenger Seat Shown The left side pin has a gray cap The right side pin has a with a black L marked on it.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the retaining clip, and then pull the pin out. 4. Repeat this procedure for the other pins. 5. Pull the seat rearward about 5 cm (2 in), and then lift the seat from the floor rails.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints Reinstalling the Rear Seats 1. Position the seat into the open slots in both rails. Push the seat forward in the rail, hooking both WARNING seat bases onto the pins inside of the rails. A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around 2.
Page 56 Seats and Restraints 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put Safety Belts the flap back to its original This section of the manual position. describes how to use safety belts 7. Repeat this procedure for the properly. It also describes some other seat base.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints In most states and in all Canadian Why Safety Belts Work WARNING provinces, the law requires wearing When you ride in or on anything, safety belts. Here is why: you go as fast as it goes. It is extremely dangerous to ride You never know if you will be in a in a cargo area, inside or outside crash.
Page 58 3-10 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 59: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 With safety belts, you slow down them. Whether or not an airbag as the vehicle does. You get more is provided, all occupants still time to stop. You stop over more have to buckle up to get the distance, and your strongest bones most protection.
Page 60: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that Properly unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are This section is only for people of wearing safety belts.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-13 In a crash, this applies force to the Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING strong pelvic bones and you would be less likely to slide under the lap You can be seriously hurt if the belt.
Page 62 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place belt goes over an armrest like like this. In a crash, the belt would this.
Page 64 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder belt twisted belt. In a crash, you would properly. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt not be restrained by the shoulder to spread impact forces.
Page 66: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. If you are The lap-shoulder belt may lock if using a rear seating position with a you pull the belt across you very detachable safety belt and the...
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-19 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Safety Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a safety belt height height that is right for you. adjuster for the driver and right front See Safety Belt Height Adjuster passenger positions.
Page 68 3-20 Seats and Restraints After the adjuster is set to the They can help tighten the safety desired position, try to move it down belts during the early stages of a without pushing in to make sure it moderate to severe frontal, near has locked into position.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 70 3-22 Seats and Restraints Make sure the shoulder portion WARNING (Continued) of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt The shoulder belt should go should be close to, but not over the shoulder and across the contacting, the neck.
Page 71: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-23 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy Now and then, check that the safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 72: Safety Belt Care
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-25 A roof-rail airbag for the driver, Airbag System Here are the most important things the passenger seated directly to know about the airbag system: behind the driver, and the The vehicle has the following third row outboard passenger airbag: WARNING position (passenger van...
Page 74 3-26 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 75: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger If the vehicle has one, the right front Side Similar passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the If the vehicle is a cargo or The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger side.
Page 76: When Should An Airbag
3-28 Seats and Restraints For passenger vans with a sliding WARNING (Continued) door, on the passenger side of the vehicle, you will have a separate through any door or window roof-rail airbag for the passenger opening. If you do, the path of an seated directly behind the right front inflating roof-rail airbag will be passenger and the third row...
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-29 It depends largely on what you hit, Thresholds can also vary with Dual-stage airbags adjust the the direction of the impact, and how specific vehicle design. restraint according to crash severity. quickly the vehicle slows down. The vehicle has electronic frontal Frontal airbags are not intended to sensors, which help the sensing...
Page 78: What Makes An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located Roof-rail airbags distribute the force say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and of the impact more evenly over the inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
Page 79: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Seats and Restraints 3-31 What Will You See after You can lock the doors, and turn off WARNING the interior lamps and the hazard an Airbag Inflates? warning flashers by using the When an airbag inflates, there controls for those features. After the frontal airbags inflate, they may be dust in the air.
Page 80: Airbag On-Off Switch
3-32 Seats and Restraints Additional windshield breakage may Improper service can mean that also occur from the right front an airbag system will not work passenger airbag. properly. See your dealer for service. Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag Airbag On-Off Switch inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Makes the potential harm from This switch should only be turned to Child age 1 to 12. A child the passenger airbag in a crash the off position if the person in the age 1 to 12 must ride in the greater than the potential harm right front passenger position is a front seat because:...
Page 82 3-34 Seats and Restraints WARNING If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is turned off.
Page 83: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Passenger Sensing System If the instrument panel has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system unless there is an airbag off switch located on the instrument panel. If there is an airbag off switch, the vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system.
Page 84: System
3-36 Seats and Restraints When the system check is We recommend that children be complete, either the word ON or the secured in a rear seat, including: word OFF, or the symbol for on or an infant or a child riding in a the symbol for off, will be visible.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The right front passenger seat is If the vehicle does not have a WARNING (Continued) occupied by a smaller person, rear seat that will accommodate such as a child who has a rear-facing child restraint, a outgrown child restraints.
Page 86 3-38 Seats and Restraints For some children who have If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child outgrown child restraints and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-39 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following Additional Factors Affecting steps to allow the system to detect Adult-Size Occupant System Operation that person and enable the right Safety belts help keep the front passenger frontal airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 88: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-40 Seats and Restraints The on indicator may be lit if Servicing the WARNING an object, such as a briefcase, Airbag-Equipped Vehicle handbag, grocery bag, laptop or For up to 10 seconds after the other electronic device, is put on Airbags affect how the vehicle ignition is turned off and the an unoccupied seat.
Page 89: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle may If you have any questions have a passenger sensing about this, you should contact Airbag-Equipped Vehicle system for the right front Customer Assistance before you passenger position, which modify the vehicle.
Page 90: Airbag System Check
3-42 Seats and Restraints Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System I have to get my vehicle Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance whether this will affect my or replacement.
Page 91: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-43 If an airbag inflates, you will need Child Restraints Use a booster seat with a to replace airbag system parts. lap-shoulder belt until the child See your dealer for service. passes the fit test below: Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Sit all the way back on the seat.
Page 92 3-44 Seats and Restraints Q: What is the proper way to Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort WARNING wear safety belts? Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 18. A: An older child should wear a Never do this. lap-shoulder belt and get the According to accident statistics, Never allow two children to wear additional restraint a shoulder...
Page 93: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children The child might also slide under Everyone in a vehicle needs the lap belt. The belt force would protection! This includes infants and then be applied right on the all other children. Neither the abdomen.
Page 94 3-46 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) WARNING offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children Never do this. For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Children who are up against, system is designed for them.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which If you must secure a height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle forward-facing child restraint in child restraint.
Page 96: Child Restraint Systems
3-48 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured that come with the restraint which or killed in a crash if the child...
Page 98: Where To Put The Restraint
3-50 Seats and Restraints In the U.S., refer to the National Where to Put the Restraints (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off Highway Traffic Safety Switch) on page 3 64 for more Restraint Administration (NHTSA) website to information, including important locate the nearest child safety seat safety information.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-51 When securing a child restraint in If the vehicle does not have a WARNING (Continued) a rear seating position, study the rear seat that will accommodate instructions that came with the a rear-facing child restraint, a Even if the passenger sensing child restraint to make sure it is rear-facing child restraint should not...
Page 100: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors and either the lower anchors or the Lower Anchors safety belts to properly secure the Tethers for Children child restraint. A child restraint must (LATCH System) never be installed using only the top tether strap and anchor. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or in a crash.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 102 3-54 Seats and Restraints Do not install three child restraints in To install a child restraint in the the same row at the same time and rear center seating positions, use never install two top tethers using anchor point (B). Never install the same top tether anchor.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not secure a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires In a crash, the child could be that the top tether be attached, or if seriously injured or killed.
Page 104 3-56 Seats and Restraints 1. Attach and tighten the lower 2. If the child restraint manufacturer WARNING attachments to the lower recommends that the top tether anchors. If the child restraint be attached, attach and tighten Children can be seriously injured does not have lower the top tether to the top tether or strangled if a shoulder belt is...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-57 2.3. Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, If the position you are using route the tether over has an integrated headrest...
Page 106: Replacing Latch System
3-58 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint WARNING in a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the A crash can damage the LATCH child restraint to make sure it is system in the vehicle.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-59 In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 108: Sensing System)
3-60 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Seat-Passenger manufacturer's instructions Sensing System) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags. Tethers for Children (LATCH A rear seat is a safer place to System) on page 3 52 for more...
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-61 If the vehicle does not have a WARNING WARNING (Continued) rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a A child in a rear-facing child No one can guarantee that an rear-facing child restraint should not restraint can be seriously airbag will not deploy under some be installed in the vehicle, even if...
Page 110 3-62 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-63 Try to pull the belt out of the If the airbag is off, the off indicator retractor to make sure the in the passenger airbag status retractor is locked. If the indicator will come on and stay on retractor is not locked, repeat when the vehicle is started.
Page 112: Switch)
3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off A child in a rear-facing child Switch) No one can guarantee that an restraint can be seriously airbag will not deploy under some This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front unusual circumstance, even seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-65 If the vehicle does not have a Do not secure a child seat in a WARNING rear seat that will accommodate position without a top tether anchor a rear-facing child restraint, a if a national or local law requires If the airbag readiness light rear-facing child restraint should not that the top tether be anchored, or if...
Page 114 3-66 Seats and Restraints You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and belt to secure the child restraint in run the lap and shoulder this position. Follow the instructions portions of the vehicle safety belt that came with the child restraint.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-67 7. If the vehicle does not have a To remove the child restraint, rear seat and the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and has a top tether, follow the let it return to the stowed position. child restraint manufacturer's If the top tether is attached to a instructions regarding the use...
Page 116 3-68 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 117 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Front Storage Front Storage ....4-1 This vehicle may have a front storage compartment. It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor.
Page 118 Storage NOTES...
Page 119 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-15 Vehicle Messages ... 5-33 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 120: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel (Next/Previous): while driving. Press to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls ® CD, or navigate an iPod Adjustment USB device. Radio To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Selecting Tracks on an iPod or SRCE (Source/Voice 3. Press and release USB Device Recognition): Press to switch to scroll up or down the list. between the radio and CD, and 1. Press and hold To select a folder, press for equipped vehicles, the while listening to a song until the and hold...
Page 122: Horn
Instruments and Controls Horn Windshield Washer (Mist): Use for a single wipe. Hold the band on , then release. The windshield wiper paddle is Press the horn symbol in the middle For several wipes, hold the band located on top of the multifunction of the steering wheel to sound lever.
Page 123: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current the following procedure: location and variance zone This vehicle may have a compass in number on the map. Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Zones 1 through 15 are Procedure Compass Zone...
Page 124 Instruments and Controls Compass Calibration Turn off the vehicle, move the 3. Press to start the compass magnetic item, then turn on the calibration. The compass can be manually vehicle and calibrate the compass. calibrated. Only calibrate the 4. The DIC will display compass in a magnetically clean To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN...
Page 125: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 2. While either the hour or the MP3 Radio with a Single CD minutes are flashing, turn the Player AM/FM Radio with Optional CD knob, located on the upper If the vehicle has a radio with a Player right side of the radio, clockwise single CD (MP3) player, the radio...
Page 126 Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD 3. To decrease, press SEEK or Default Settings Player REV, or turn the knob, located on the upper right side of You can change the time default If the vehicle has a radio with a the radio, to adjust the selected setting from 12 hours to 24 hours or...
Page 127: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls 2. Press the softkey located under Notice: Hanging heavy WARNING the desired option. equipment from the power outlet can cause damage not covered 3. Press the MENU button again to Power is always supplied to the by the vehicle warranty. The apply the selected default, or let outlets.
Page 128: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and For vehicles with an ashtray it is function. Often gauges and warning located in the center console or on lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel.
Page 129: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 4 Speed Version Shown, 6 Speed and Metric Similar...
Page 130: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Odometer Trip Odometer see the Duramax diesel supplement The odometer shows how far the The trip odometer can show how far for more information. vehicle has been driven, in either the vehicle has been driven since miles or kilometers.
Page 131: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge Listed are four situations customers might experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated.
Page 132: Engine Oil Pressure
5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously Gauge low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 133: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant If the vehicle is pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the Temperature Gauge temperature to fluctuate and approach the 122°C (250°F) mark. If the gauge reaches the 125°C (260°F) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
Page 134: Voltmeter Gauge
5-16 Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge Readings in the low warning zone Safety Belt Reminders may occur when a large number of Driver Safety Belt Reminder electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left Light at an idle for an extended period. There is a driver safety belt This condition is normal since the reminder light on the instrument...
Page 135: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light light comes on. The passenger safety belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a The airbag readiness light flashes briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, for a few seconds when the engine...
Page 136: Airbag On-Off Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a remote start, the WARNING airbag readiness light will stay on until the driver places the ignition If the right front passenger airbag switch to the ON/RUN position. is turned off for a person who is If there is a problem with the airbag not in a risk group identified by system, an airbag Driver Information...
Page 137: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator If the airbag readiness light ever If the vehicle has a passenger comes on and stays on, it means sensing system, the instrument that something may be wrong panel will have a passenger airbag with the airbag system.
Page 138: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If the word ON or the on symbol is The light should go out once the WARNING (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status engine starts. If it stays on, indicator, it means that the right or comes on while driving, there To help avoid injury to yourself or front passenger frontal airbag is...
Page 139: Malfunction
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Malfunction If the malfunction indicator lamp Notice: Modifications made to comes on and stays on while the the engine, transmission, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that exhaust, intake, or fuel system there is an OBD II problem and of the vehicle or the replacement A computer system called service is required.
Page 140 5-22 Instruments and Controls Make sure the electrical system To prevent more serious damage to Light On Steady: An emission is not wet. The system could be the vehicle: control system malfunction has wet if the vehicle was driven been detected on the vehicle. Reduce vehicle speed.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-23 If one or more of these conditions Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass occurs, change the fuel brand used. inspection if: Maintenance Programs It will require at least one full tank of The malfunction indicator lamp Some state/provincial and local the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 142: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Light The pedal might be harder to push, or the pedal might go closer to the The vehicle brake system floor.
Page 143: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-25 ® Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning StabiliTrak Indicator light is not on, the vehicle still has (ABS) Warning Light Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
Page 144: Tire Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and WARNING (Continued) Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a Someone could be burned. Check problem with the TPMS. The light the oil as soon as possible and flashes for about a minute and stays have the vehicle serviced.
Page 145: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Security Light High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light This light should could come on This light comes on when the The cruise control light comes on briefly when the vehicle is started high-beam headlamps are in use. whenever the cruise control is set.
Page 146: Information Displays Driver Information
5-28 Instruments and Controls Information Displays If the vehicle has these features, DIC Operation and Displays the DIC also displays the compass The DIC has different displays direction and the outside air Driver Information which can be accessed by pressing temperature when viewing the the DIC buttons located on the Center (DIC)
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer has a feature (Trip/Fuel): Press this called the retro-active reset. This button to display the odometer, (Trip/Fuel): Press this can be used to set the trip odometer trip odometers, fuel range, average button to scroll through the following to the number of kilometers (miles) economy, fuel used, timer, average...
Page 148 5-30 Instruments and Controls If the retro-active reset feature is number may change even though Fuel Used activated after the vehicle is started, the same amount of fuel is in the Press until FUEL USED but before it begins moving, the fuel tank.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-31 To reset the timer to zero, press and Vehicle Information Menu See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON under Engine Oil Messages on Items hold while TIMER is displayed. page 5 35. You should change the (Vehicle Information): Average Speed oil as soon as possible.
Page 150 5-32 Instruments and Controls Units See Tire Pressure on page 10 60 Rotation on page 5 40 and Tire and Tire Messages on page 5 40 for Messages on page 5 40 for more Press until UNITS displays. more information. information.
Page 151: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC vehicle. Restart the vehicle and indicate the status of the vehicle or check for the message on the SERVICE BATTERY some action may be needed to...
Page 152: Door Ajar Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Messages Stop and turn off the vehicle, check Engine Cooling System the door for obstructions, and close Messages CARGO DOOR OPEN the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. ENGINE HOT A/C This message displays and a chime (Air Conditioning) OFF...
Page 153: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 ENGINE OVERHEATED ENGINE OVERHEATED Engine Oil Messages IDLE ENGINE STOP ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 154: Engine Power Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages STOP ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime This message displays and a while the engine oil pressure is sounds when the cooling system chime sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 155: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays and a REPLACE BATTERY IN chime sounds if a turn signal is If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this REMOTE KEY left on for 1.2 km (3/4 of a mile). message displays when there is a This message displays if a Remote Move the turn signal/multifunction...
Page 156: Airbag System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF There are several conditions that TRACTION CONTROL OFF can cause this message to appear. If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this One condition is overheating, message displays when you turn off message displays when the Traction which could occur if StabiliTrak StabiliTrak, or when the stability...
Page 157: Anti-Theft Alarm System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Anti-theft Alarm System Service Vehicle Messages STARTING DISABLED SERVICE THROTTLE Messages SERVICE A/C SYSTEM This message displays if the starting SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT This message displays when the of the engine is disabled due to the SYSTEM electronic sensors that control the electronic throttle control system.
Page 158: Tire Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages The DIC also shows the tire TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE pressure values. See Driver If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or Information Center (DIC) on Monitor System (TPMS), this TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE page 5 28.
Page 159: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Transmission Messages Do not drive the vehicle with Vehicle Reminder overheated transmission fluid Messages SERVICE TRANSMISSION or while the transmission temperature warning is displayed. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE This message displays when there WITH CARE is a problem with the transmission. This message displays along with a See your dealer for service.
Page 160: Vehicle Personalization
5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items preferences, use the following The following are customization Personalization procedure. features that allow you to program This vehicle may have settings to the vehicle: Entering the Feature customization capabilities that allow Settings Menu DISPLAY IN ENGLISH you to program certain features to...
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-43 LANGUAGE AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select the This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to select language in which the DIC when the doors will whether or not to turn off the messages will appear.
Page 162 5-44 Instruments and Controls ALL IN PARK (default): All of the NO CHANGE: No change will be Press until REMOTE DOOR doors will unlock when the vehicle is made to this feature. The current LOCK appears on the DIC display. shifted into P (Park).
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-45 feature will delay locking the doors Press until REMOTE DOOR To select a setting, press while until five seconds after the last door UNLOCK appears on the DIC the desired setting is displayed on is closed. You will hear three chimes the DIC.
Page 164 5-46 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough CHIME VOLUME made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lamps will turn This feature allows you to select the setting will remain. on briefly when you unlock the volume level of the chime.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-47 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS Exiting the Feature Settings Menu This feature allows you to set all of This feature allows you to exit the the customization features back to feature settings menu. The feature settings menu will their factory default settings.
Page 166 5-48 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 167: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Briefly turn the control to Exterior Lighting this position to turn the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Lamps (DRL) off or back on.
Page 168: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting To prevent the battery from being Exterior Lamps Off (Headlamps): Turns on the drained, turn the control to headlamps together with the Reminder following lamps listed below. position. If a door is open, a reminder chime Parking Lamps A warning chime sounds if the sounds when the headlamps or driver door is opened while the parking lamps are manually turned...
Page 169: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass The DRL system comes on in daylight when the following Low-Beam Changer This feature is used to signal to the conditions are met: vehicle ahead that you want (Headlamp High/Low Beam The ignition is on. to pass. Changer): Pull the turn signal lever The exterior lamps control is in all the way toward you to change...
Page 170: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and automatic System headlamp system is only affected when the light sensor sees a When it is dark enough outside and change in lighting lasting longer the headlamp switch is in AUTO, than the delay.
Page 171: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting position when released. Signals If after signaling a turn or lane change the arrow flashes rapidly or does not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out. Have the bulbs replaced.
Page 172: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Dome Lamp Override The dome lamps come on when any The DOME OFF button is Instrument Panel door is opened. They turn off after located above the instrument panel all the doors are closed. Illumination Control brightness knob.
Page 173: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge DOME OFF: Press this button is low, the voltage is raised slightly in and the dome lamps remain off to quickly bring the charge back up. when a door is opened. Press the Entry/Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, button again to return it to the...
Page 174: Battery Power Protection
Lighting A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being This feature shuts off the dome as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the lamps if they are left on for more lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action,...
Page 175 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-13 System Auxiliary Devices ... . 7-19 Infotainment Phone If the vehicle came without a radio,...
Page 176: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Notice: The chime signals related Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following to safety belts, parking brake, and ® TheftLock is designed to while the vehicle is parked: other functions of the vehicle discourage theft of the radio.
Page 177: Operation
Infotainment System Operation AM-FM Radio...
Page 178 Infotainment System (Information) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song.
Page 179 Infotainment System Speed Compensated Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Setting the Tone Volume (SCV): Radios with (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) Radio with CD) (All Except AM-FM Radio and automatically adjust the radio Radio with CD) To adjust the bass or treble: volume to compensate for road and BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, wind noise as the vehicles speed...
Page 180 Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing To quickly adjust all tone and Adjusting the Speakers one of the following: speaker controls to the middle (Balance/Fade) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD) position, press the knob for Turn the knob clockwise more than two seconds until a or counterclockwise.
Page 181 Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers 3. Adjust the setting by doing Radio Messages one of the following: (Balance/Fade) (All Except Calibration Error: The audio AM-FM Radio and Radio system has been calibrated for Turn the knob clockwise with CD) the vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise.
Page 182: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio Finding a Station For AM-FM Radio and Radio with CD (Base), scan presets within the BAND: Press to switch between current selected band by pressing AM-FM Radio FM1, FM2, AM and XM. The and holding either SEEK arrow for selection displays.
Page 183 Infotainment System 4. Press and hold one of the Press the FAV button to go through The number of favorites pages can six numbered softkeys for up to six pages of favorites, each be setup using the MENU button. three seconds until a beep having six favorite stations available To setup the number of favorites sounds.
Page 184: Satellite Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio To scan stations, press and hold Setting Preset Stations either arrow for two seconds until a If the radio does not have a Finding a Category (CAT) beep sounds. The radio goes to a FAV button, up to 18 stations Station station, plays for a few seconds, (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM),...
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-11 Storing a Radio Station as a Press the FAV button to go through The number of favorites pages can up to six pages of favorites, each be setup using the MENU button. Favorite having six favorite stations available To setup the number of favorites Drivers are encouraged to set up per page.
Page 186: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System Radio Reception FM Stereo if the vehicle has these features. Keep the antenna clear of FM stereo gives the best sound, Frequency interference and static obstructions for clear reception. but FM signals reach only about can occur during normal radio Make sure there is sufficient 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 miles).
Page 187: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-13 Audio Players While using the CD player, use side of a CD while handling it; this only CDs in good condition could damage the surface. Pick up without any label, load one CD at CDs by grasping the outer edges or CD Player a time, and keep the CD player the edge of the hole and the...
Page 188 7-14 Infotainment System Playing a CD CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to (Tune): Turn to select tracks on cycle between CD or Auxiliary when the CD that is currently playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off listening to the radio. The CD icon with a CD in the player, it stays in SEEK: Press to go to the start of and a message showing the disc...
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-15 RDM (Random): Press to listen MP3 Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File to tracks in random, rather than and Folder Structure The Radio with CD (MP3) and sequential order. To use random, do The radio supports: Radio with USB and CD (MP3) one of the following: have the capability of playing an...
Page 190 7-16 Infotainment System Empty Folder When the last track of the last These playlists are treated as folder has played, play continues special folders containing Folders that do not contain files are from the first track of the compressed audio song files. skipped, and the player advances to first folder.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-17 Playing an MP3 FWD (Fast Forward): (Music Navigator): Press the Press and hold to advance playback softkey below the tab to play (Information): Press to display quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced additional text information related to the files in order by artist or album.
Page 192 7-18 Infotainment System There was a problem while To change from playback by artist to CD Player Messages burning the CD. playback by album: CHECK DISC: If this message The label is caught in the 1. Press the softkey located below displays and/or the CD ejects, it CD player.
Page 193: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-19 Auxiliary Devices To use a portable audio player, BAND: Press to listen to the radio connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to when a portable audio device is Using the Auxiliary Input Jack the radio's front auxiliary input jack. playing.
Page 194 7-20 Infotainment System Using the USB Port USB Supported Devices USB Supported File and Folder Structure USB flash drive Radios with a USB port can control ® The radio supports: a USB storage device or an iPod Portable USB hard drive using the radio buttons and knobs.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-21 To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod Press and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
Page 196 7-22 Infotainment System (Pause): Press the softkey 3. Press to select the desired (Music Navigator): Press the folder. If there is more then one below to pause the track. softkey below to view and folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until The tab appears raised when pause select a file on an iPod, using the desired folder is reached.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-23 Repeat Functionality 4. Turn to scroll through the (Shuffle Off): Press the folders or files in the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle selected menu. off. This is the default mode when Press the softkey below a USB storage device or iPod is 5.
Page 198: Bluetooth
7-24 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-25 When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the voice command.
Page 200 7-26 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone 5. Locate the device named Listing All Paired and Connected Your Vehicle in the list on Phones 1. Press and hold the cell phone. Follow the The system can list all cell phones two seconds. instructions on the cell phone to paired to it.
Page 201 Infotainment System 7-27 Deleting a Paired Phone Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers If the phone name you want to To connect to a different cell phone, delete is unknown, see Listing All the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to Paired and Connected Phones.
Page 202 7-28 Infotainment System Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-29 Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the two seconds.
Page 204 7-30 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to Transferring a Call dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on Audio can be transferred between to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the the Bluetooth system and the 4.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-31 Transferring Audio to the 3. Say Voice. The system Clearing the System Bluetooth System from a responds OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of Cell Phone <phone name>. the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it During a call with the audio on the The cell phone's normal prompt will be retained indefinitely.
Page 206 7-32 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 207 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Rear Heating System ..8-5 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 208 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn the (Floor): Air is directed to the (Defrost): This mode clears knob clockwise or counterclockwise floor outlets with some air directed the windshield of fog or frost more to increase or decrease the to the windshield and side windows. quickly.
Page 209 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time needed for the vehicle to cool down and the system operates more efficiently. (Air Conditioning): Cools and dehumidifies the air inside of the vehicle.
Page 210 Climate Controls Rear Window Defogger < Do not use a razor blade (Rear Window Defogger): or sharp object to clear the inside Press to turn the rear window For vehicles with a rear window rear window. Do not adhere defogger on or off. defogger, a warming grid is used to anything to the defogger grid remove fog or frost from the rear...
Page 211 Climate Controls Rear Heating System (High): This position supplies the most amount of heat to the For vehicles with a rear heating rear-seating area. system, it lets you adjust the (Medium): This position amount of air flowing into the rear of supplies half the amount of heat to the vehicle, from the front-seating the rear seating area.
Page 212 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System For vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only. It also works with the main climate-control system in the vehicle. Front Climate Control Panel A.
Page 213 Climate Controls AUX (Auxiliary): Turn the fan knob on the front climate control panel to AUX to let rear seat passengers use the control panel in the rear seating area. This disables the front control panel. To return control to the front panel, move the fan knob out of AUX.
Page 214 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Be sure to keep the area under the Air Vents Turn clockwise or counterclockwise front seats clear of any objects so Use the outlets located near the to change the direction of the airflow that the air inside of the vehicle can center and on the sides of the in the rear seating area.
Page 215 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-22 Cruise Control Shifting out of Park ..9-23 Cruise Control ....9-37 Operating Parking over Things Fuel...
Page 216: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
Page 217: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system can distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light on make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is page 5 24.
Page 218: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while Steering Steering in Emergencies the vehicle is being driven, brake There are times when steering can Power Steering normally but do not pump the be more effective than braking. For brakes. If the brakes are pumped, If power steering assist is lost example, you come over a hill and the pedal could get harder to push...
Page 219: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating collision. Then steer around the The fact that such emergency Ease off the accelerator and then, problem, to the left or right situations are always possible is a if there is nothing in the way, steer depending on the space available. good reason to practice defensive so that the vehicle straddles the driving at all times and wear safety...
Page 220: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when Driving on Wet Roads water, snow, ice, gravel, or other In a skid, a driver can lose control of Rain and wet roads can reduce material is on the road. For safety, the vehicle.
Page 221: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to weather driving tips include: If this happens, you and other your surroundings while driving. vehicle occupants could drown. If you become tired or sleepy, find a Allow extra following distance.
Page 222: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING WARNING (Continued) Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the mountains is different than driving You could crash. Always have the brakes could get so hot that they on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 223: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Winter Driving Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the surface under the tires even more.
Page 224 9-10 Driving and Operating WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Snow can trap engine exhaust Snow can trap exhaust gases Check again from time to under the vehicle. This may under the vehicle. This can cause time to be sure snow does cause exhaust gases to get deadly CO (carbon monoxide) not collect there.
Page 225: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 If it takes some time for help to Rocking the Vehicle to Get WARNING arrive, now and then when you run it Out the engine, push the accelerator If the vehicle's tires spin at high Turn the steering wheel left and pedal slightly so the engine runs right to clear the area around the speed, they can explode, and you...
Page 226: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits (B-pillar). With the driver door WARNING (Continued) open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached below the door lock vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can post (striker).
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-13 the front and rear axle. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Load Limit...
Page 228 9-14 Driving and Operating Refer to the vehicle tire and loading information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 A.
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-15 Certification/Tire Label Gross Vehicle Weight Rating WARNING (GVWR). The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all Do not load the vehicle any occupants, fuel, and cargo. heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating The Certification/Tire label also (GVWR), or either the tells you the maximum weights maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 230: Starting And Operating
9-16 Driving and Operating Starting and WARNING WARNING (Continued) Operating Things you put inside the When you carry something vehicle can strike and injure New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle, secure people in a sudden stop or it whenever you can. Notice: The vehicle does not turn, or in a crash.
Page 231: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-17 Avoid making hard stops for Ignition Positions Retained Accessory Power (RAP) the first 322 km (200 miles) or will remain active. See Retained so. During this time the Accessory Power (RAP) on new brake linings are not yet page 9 21.
Page 232: Starting The Engine
9-18 Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift and turn it only with your hand. A warning tone will sound when the to P (Park), and turn the ignition If the key cannot be turned by driver door is opened, the ignition is to LOCK/OFF.
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-19 Operate the engine and When the Low Fuel warning as you hold the key in START transmission gently to allow the lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL for up to 15 seconds. Wait at oil to warm up and lubricate all LOW message is displayed in least 15 seconds between each moving parts.
Page 234: Fast Idle System
9-20 Driving and Operating Fast Idle System When the fast idle is active the Engine Heater Driver Information Center (DIC) will If the vehicle has this feature it is If the vehicle has a diesel engine, display FAST IDLE ON. available only with cruise control.
Page 235: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-21 To Use the Engine Coolant Retained Accessory WARNING (Continued) Heater Power (RAP) 1. Turn off the engine. Plug the cord into a properly These vehicle accessories can be grounded three-prong 110-volt 2. Open the hood and unwrap the used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical cord.
Page 236: Shifting Into Park
9-22 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to parking brake is firmly set before LOCK/OFF. you leave it. After you move the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING brake pedal down.
Page 237: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 Prevent movement of the shift If torque lock does occur, you may If you still are unable to shift out of lever out of P (Park), unless need to have another vehicle push P (Park): the ignition is in ON/RUN or yours a little uphill to take some of 1.
Page 238: Engine Exhaust
9-24 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon to, here are some things to know.
Page 239: Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-25 Automatic especially when the vehicle has a WARNING heavy load, you might notice an Transmission increase in the effort to shift out of It can be dangerous to get out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under the vehicle if the automatic Automatic Transmission Shifting Into Park on page 9 22 for...
Page 240 9-26 Driving and Operating Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) more, push the accelerator all back up. the way down. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Unless your foot is firmly on the By doing this, the vehicle shifts while the vehicle is moving brake pedal, the vehicle could...
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-27 If the shift stabilization feature settings for a particular shift or going down a steep hill. See Range determines that a current vehicle condition. Shift quality will improve Selection Mode under Manual speed cannot be maintained, the with continued driving.
Page 242: (Four Speed)
9-28 Driving and Operating 1 (First): This position reduces Automatic Transmission WARNING (Continued) vehicle speed without using the (Four Speed) brakes. You can use it for major/ Do not leave the vehicle when severe downgrades where the the engine is running unless you vehicle would otherwise accelerate have to.
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-29 If you cannot shift out of P (Park), D (Drive): This position is for WARNING ease pressure on the shift lever and normal driving. It provides the best push the shift lever all the way into fuel economy.
Page 244: Manual Mode
9-30 Driving and Operating You should use 3 (Third) (or a lower Notice: Spinning the tires To use this feature, do the following: gear as needed) when towing a or holding the vehicle in one 1. Move the shift lever to trailer to minimize heat build-up and place on a hill using only the M (Manual Mode).
Page 245: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 Grade Braking is not available when Tow/Haul Mode Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off Range Selection Mode is active. by pressing the button, located to See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 31. the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel.
Page 246: Drive Systems
9-32 Driving and Operating Grade Braking is only active while Cruise Grade Braking Drive Systems the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and (Six Speed Automatic you are not in the Range Selection Transmission) All-Wheel Drive Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode listed Cruise Grade Braking operates only previously and Manual Mode on If the vehicle has this feature, while Cruise Control is engaged in...
Page 247: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-33 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 248: Parking Brake
9-34 Driving and Operating Parking Brake To release the parking brake, Ride Control Systems hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the handle, located just above ® StabiliTrak System the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to release The vehicle may have a vehicle the parking brake.
Page 249 Driving and Operating 9-35 The system should initialize before To turn on the StabiliTrak system, the vehicle reaches 32 km/h press the StabiliTrak button again. (20 mph). In some cases, it may StabiliTrak will automatically turn take approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of back on when the vehicle speed driving before the system initializes.
Page 250: Locking Rear Axle
9-36 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak System Operation The StabiliTrak system may also TCS may activate on dry or rough turn off automatically if it determines roads or under conditions such as The StabiliTrak system is normally that a problem exists with the heavy acceleration while turning or on, except when the system is system.
Page 251: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-37 Cruise Control For vehicles with cruise control, a speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be maintained without WARNING keeping your foot on the accelerator. Cruise control does Cruise control can be dangerous not work at speeds below about where you cannot drive safely at 40 km/h (25 mph).
Page 252 9-38 Driving and Operating Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise button is on when not in If the cruise control is set at a use, it could get bumped and go into desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is cruise when not desired.
Page 253: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-39 When going up steep hills, you Fuel might have to step on the For diesel engine vehicles, see accelerator pedal to maintain the Fuel for Diesel Engines in the vehicle speed. When going Duramax Diesel Supplement. downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep the For Vehicles with gasoline engines,...
Page 254: Recommended Fuel
9-40 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel containing MMT. See Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign on page 9 40 for additional Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with information. a posted octane rating of 87 or Never use leaded gasoline or any higher.
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-41 Agency regulations. To help keep Gasolines containing oxygenates, Some gasolines that are fuel injectors and intake valves such as ethers and ethanol, and not reformulated for low clean and avoid problems due to reformulated gasolines might be emissions can contain an dirty injectors or valves, look for available in your area.
Page 256: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet If you do switch fuels, it is ASTM Specification D 5798. By recommended that you add as Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge definition, this means that fuel much fuel as possible do not and a yellow fuel cap can use either...
Page 257: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-43 Notice: This vehicle was not If the vehicle has E85 fuel capability, WARNING (Continued) designed for fuel that contains the fuel cap will be yellow and state methanol. Do not use fuel that E85 or gasoline can be used. Do not leave the fuel pump containing methanol.
Page 258: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-44 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Notice: If you need a new fuel WARNING (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a cap, be sure to get the right type. few seconds after you have finished Your dealer can get one for you.
Page 259: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-45 Then, during the first 800 km Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see (500 mi) that a trailer is towed, Recreational Vehicle Towing on do not drive over 80 km/h page 10 93. General Towing (50 mph) and do not make Information starts at full throttle.
Page 260 9-46 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer hitch WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on tires and mirror adjustments. If the or under the instrument trailer has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-47 Passing shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees the brakes might have to be used so or other objects. Avoid jerky or much that they would get hot and no More passing distance is needed sudden maneuvers. Signal well longer work well.
Page 262: Trailer Towing
9-48 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then transmission fluid, engine oil, axle apply the parking brake and shift lubricant, belts, cooling system and into P (Park). brake system. It is a good idea to WARNING inspect these before and during 5.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-49 Trailering is different than just See Weight of the Trailer Tongue WARNING (Continued) driving the vehicle by itself. later in this section for more Trailering means changes in information. The vehicle may also be handling, acceleration, braking, Maximum trailer weight is damaged;...
Page 264 9-50 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 3.42 5.3L V8 3 084 kg (6,800 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 3.73 H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8...
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-51 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 3.42 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42...
Page 266 9-52 Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for our trailering See Vehicle Load Limits on Do not exceed the maximum information or advice, or write us at page 9 12 for more information allowable tongue weight for the our Customer Assistance Offices. about the vehicle's maximum load vehicle.
Page 267: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-53 It is important that the vehicle Towing Equipment When using a weight-distributing does not exceed any of its hitch, the hitch must be adjusted so Hitches ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, the distance (A) remains the same Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue both before and after coupling the It is important to have the correct...
Page 268 9-54 Driving and Operating Will any holes need to be made in Safety Chains Trailer Wiring Harness the body of the vehicle when a Always attach chains between the The optional heavy-duty trailer trailer hitch is installed? vehicle and the trailer. Cross the wiring package includes a wiring If using the wiring provided with the safety chains under the tongue of...
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-55 The seven-wire harness connector The four-wire harness (without Tow/Haul Mode contains the following trailer circuits: connector) contains the following This button is on the instrument circuits: Light Green: Back-up Lamps panel, to the right of the steering (10A fuse)** Black: Ground wheel.
Page 270: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-56 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is designed to be most Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Conversions and effective when the vehicle and when lightly loaded or with no trailer Add-Ons trailer combined weight is at least at all will not cause damage. 75 percent of the vehicle Gross However, there is no benefit to the Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-26 Center High-Mounted Power Steering Fluid ..10-26 Stoplamp (CHMSL) ..10-42 Washer Fluid .
Page 272: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Jump Starting General Information Tires ..... . 10-68 Jump Starting ....10-88 For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 273: California Proposition
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or using genuine GM Accessories.
Page 274: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information WARNING...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-5 If the vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 276: Overview
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3 L V6 Engine Shown (4.8 L V8 Engine, 5.3 L V8 Engine and 6.0 L V8 Engine Similar)
Page 277: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Battery on page 10 30. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil under B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See For diesel engine vehicles, see Engine Oil on page 10 7. Cooling System on page 10 19. Engine Oil in the Duramax Diesel G.
Page 278 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could It is a good idea to check the engine be damaged. You should drain oil level at each fuel fill. In order to out the excess oil or limit driving get an accurate reading, the vehicle of the vehicle and seek a service...
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-9 This certification mark indicates that If you are unsure whether the the oil has been approved to the oil is approved to the dexos dexos specification. specification, ask your service provider. Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event that dexos approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for...
Page 280: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Cold Temperature Operation: In an What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System area of extreme cold, where the Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil temperature falls below 29°C elements that can be unhealthy for ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should This vehicle has a computer system your skin and could even cause...
Page 281: Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care 10-11 It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission the best conditions, the oil life Life System Fluid (4-Speed system might indicate that an oil Reset the system whenever the Transmission) change is not necessary for up engine oil is changed so that the to a year.
Page 282 10-12 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic Wait at least 30 minutes before A cold fluid check can be made checking the transmission fluid level after the vehicle has been sitting Transmission Fluid if you have been driving: for eight hours or more with the Because this operation can be a engine off, but this is used only as When outside temperatures are...
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-13 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3.
Page 284: Transmission)
10-14 Vehicle Care How to Add Automatic Notice: Use of the incorrect Automatic Transmission automatic transmission fluid may Transmission Fluid Fluid (6-Speed damage the vehicle, and the Refer to Recommended Fluids and Transmission) damages may not be covered by Lubricants on page 11 8 to the vehicle warranty.
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Check Automatic Wait at least 30 minutes with the Warm or Hot before adding fluid. engine Off, before checking the If the outside temperature is colder Transmission Fluid transmission fluid level if the vehicle than 15°C (60°F) or hotter than Because this operation can be has been driven: 32°C (90°F), a cold check cannot...
Page 286 10-16 Vehicle Care Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). A.
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-17 4. If the fluid level is in the Using a funnel, add fluid down the Notice: Use of the incorrect acceptable range, push the transmission dipstick tube only after automatic transmission fluid may dipstick back in all the way; then checking the transmission fluid damage the vehicle, and the flip the handle down to lock the...
Page 288: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-18 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: Cleaner/Filter If the vehicle has a diesel engine, 1. Unhook the retainer clips and Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the see the Duramax diesel supplement remove the cover.
Page 289: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-19 WARNING (Continued) WARNING Heater and radiator hoses, and The air cleaner not only cleans other engine parts, can be very the air; it helps to stop flames if hot. Do not touch them. If you do, the engine backfires. Use caution you can be burned.
Page 290: Engine Coolant
10-20 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING ® is filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-21 Notice: If extra inhibitors Checking Coolant and/or additives are used in the The vehicle must be on a level vehicle cooling system, the surface when checking the vehicle could be damaged. Use coolant level. only the proper mixture of the Check to see if coolant is visible in engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system.
Page 292 10-22 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the If coolant is needed, add the proper WARNING DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the Recovery Tank for Gasoline coolant recovery tank. Engines Steam and scalding liquids from a How to Add Coolant to the hot cooling system can blow out If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Radiator...
Page 293 Vehicle Care 10-23 1. Remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise until it first stops. Do not press 3. Fill the radiator with the proper 4.
Page 294: Engine Overheating
10-24 Vehicle Care 8. Replace the pressure cap. At See Roadside Assistance Program any time during this procedure if (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 8 or coolant begins to flow out of the Roadside Assistance Program filler neck, reinstall the (Mexico) on page 13 10.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-25 damaged. The costly repairs If No Steam is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine would not be covered by the idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. the Engine Compartment vehicle warranty. If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is road, shift to P (Park) or If Steam is Coming from the...
Page 296: Engine Fan
10-26 Vehicle Care Engine Fan Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid The vehicle has a clutched engine To check the power steering fluid, cooling fan. When the clutch is do the following: engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 297: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Do not mix water with What to Use Adding Washer Fluid ready-to-use washer fluid. To determine what kind of fluid to Water can cause the solution use, see Recommended Fluids and to freeze and damage the Lubricants on page 11 8. Always washer fluid tank and other use the proper fluid.
Page 298: Brakes
10-28 Vehicle Care Brakes Notice: Continuing to drive with Brake Adjustment worn-out brake pads could result Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. in costly brake repair. with or without the vehicle moving, Disc brake pads have built-in wear Some driving conditions or climates the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 299: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-29 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See Scheduled worn, there will be too much fluid Maintenance on page 11 3.
Page 300: Battery
10-30 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Battery hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake shown on the original battery label the MAX mark.
Page 301: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-31 Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case WARNING When to Check Lubricant Batteries have acid that can burn Refer to the Maintenance Schedule you and gas that can explode. to determine how often to check the You can be badly hurt if you are lubricant.
Page 302: Front Axle
10-32 Vehicle Care Front Axle What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and When to Check and Change Lubricants on page 11 8 to Lubricant determine what kind of lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to use. to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change it.
Page 303: Noise Control System
Vehicle Care 10-33 How to Check Lubricant What to Use These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the United States. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Federal law prohibits the following Lubricants on page 11 8 to acts or the causing thereof: determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 304: Starter Switch Check
10-34 Vehicle Care Among those acts presumed to Exhaust: 2. Firmly apply both the parking constitute tampering are the acts brake and the regular brake. Removal of the muffler and/or listed below. See Parking Brake on resonator. page 9 34. Insulation: Removal of the exhaust pipes Do not use the accelerator...
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-35 Automatic Transmission 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Ignition Transmission See Parking Brake on Shift Lock Control Lock Check page 9 34. Function Check While parked, and with the Be ready to apply the regular parking brake set, try to turn the brake immediately if the vehicle ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift WARNING...
Page 306: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-36 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear and cracking. the parking brake.
Page 307: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-37 4. To install the new wiper insert, Bulb Replacement slide the notched end last, into For the proper type of replacement the end with two blade claws. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Then slide the insert all the way page 10 43.
Page 308: Headlamps
10-38 Vehicle Care Headlamps Composite Headlamp 2. Remove the two bolts from the 5. Disconnect the electrical A. High Beam Headlamp headlamp assembly. connector. B. Low Beam Headlamp 3. Lift the headlamp assembly to 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise To remove the headlamp assembly release the lower tabs from the one quarter turn to remove it from the vehicle and access the...
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-39 7. Install the new bulb into the Sealed Beam Headlamp headlamp assembly and connect the electrical connector. 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly. To prevent headlamp vibration and shortened bulb life, be sure to insert the headlamp assembly tabs in the slots at the lower portion of the housing.
Page 310: Front Turn Signal
10-40 Vehicle Care Front Turn Signal, To replace the front turn signal, 6. Turn the bulb socket clockwise sidemarker, and/or parking lamp to reinstall it in the lamp Sidemarker, and bulb(s): assembly. Parking Lamps 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into the grille until the outboard clip snaps into place.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-41 4. Remove the third nut (C) from 7. Remove the bulb by pulling it the upper outboard side of straight out. the lamp. 8. Push the new bulb into the 5. Remove the taillamp assembly socket. from the vehicle. 9.
Page 312: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
10-42 Vehicle Care Center High-Mounted 2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. License Plate Lamp Stoplamp (CHMSL) 3. Turn the bulb socket To replace one of these bulbs: counterclockwise one quarter The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp turn to remove it from the lamp (CHMSL) is located above the rear assembly.
Page 313: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-43 1. Remove the screws (C) that Replacement Bulbs Bulb Exterior Lamp secure the license plate bulb Number assembly (B). Bulb Exterior Lamp Headlamps Number 2. Turn the bulb socket (A) Composite counterclockwise and pull the Back-up, Rear bulb straight out of the socket.
Page 314: Electrical System
10-44 Vehicle Care Electrical System greatly reduces the chance of circuit If there is a problem on the road and overload and fire caused by a fuse needs to be replaced, the electrical problems. same amperage fuse can be Electrical System borrowed.
Page 315: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-45 Windshield Wipers Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield The wiring circuits in the vehicle are The fuse block is located in the wipers will stop until the motor cools protected from short circuits by a engine compartment on the driver...
Page 316 10-46 Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage Right Stop/Turn Trailer Spare Spare Fuel System Control Module Ignition Body Control Module 5 Body Control Module 7 Body Control Module 4 Instrument Panel Cluster Trailer Wiring Spare Brake Switch Windshield Washer The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, Horn and features shown.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-47 Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Transmission Special Equipment Fuel Operated Option Heater Module Air Conditioning Compressor Airbag Fuel System Control Module Engine Control Steering Wheel Battery Module Battery Sensor Left High Beam Spare Engine Control Headlamp Module Ignition/...
Page 318 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Body Control Daytime Running Body Control Module 2 Lamps 2 Module 6 (LOLVL V22) Body Control Lighter/Data Link (If Equipped) Module 1 Connection Daytime Running Spare V6 Fuel Injectors Lamps 1 Oxygen Sensor 2 Spare...
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-49 J Case Fuse Usage Relay Usage Relay Usage Fan High ABS Motor Run/Crank ABS Module Spare Powertrain Spare Fuel Pump Spare Trailer Wiring Crank Fan Low Fan High Air Conditioning Fan Control Compressor Starter Solenoid Engine Control Module/Powertrain Spare Fan Lo...
Page 320 10-50 Vehicle Care Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under the driver seat. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-51 Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage ® Empty OnStar Remote Function (If Equipped) Actuator/Tire Steering Wheel Pressure Monitor Sensor Empty Ignition Switch/ Auxiliary Parking Heating, Discrete Logic Lamps (Cut Away) Ventilation and Ignition Air Conditioning 2 Front Park Lamps Sensor (PK3) Heating,...
Page 322: Wheels And Tires
10-52 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Mini Fuse Usage Relays Usage Front Door Lock Run (High Current Tires Micro) Rear Door Lock Every new GM vehicle has Empty (High Cargo Door Unlock high-quality tires made by a Current Micro) Passenger Door leading tire manufacturer.
Page 323: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-53 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire could cause serious injury. service center should repair, Check all tires frequently to replace, dismount, and mount maintain the recommended...
Page 324 10-54 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (D) Tire Identification (F) Uniform Tire Quality (Tire Performance Criteria Number (TIN) The letters and Grading (UTQG) Specification) numbers following the DOT code Tire manufacturers are Original equipment tires are the Tire Identification required to grade tires based designed to GM's specific tire Number (TIN).
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-55 (B) TPC Spec (D) DOT (Department of (Tire Performance Criteria Transportation) Specification) The Department of Original equipment tires Transportation (DOT) code designed to GM's specific tire indicates that the tire is in performance criteria have a compliance with the U.S. TPC specification code molded Department of Transportation onto the sidewall.
Page 326: Tire Designations
10-56 Vehicle Care (F) Tire Ply Material The type Tire Designations (B) Tire Width The three digit of cord and number of plies in number indicates the tire section Tire Size the sidewall and under the tread. width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-57 (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches. number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. width in millimeters from (F) Service Description These (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 328: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code steel wires wrapped by steel molded into the sidewall of a Definitions cords that hold the tire onto tire signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-59 Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb A tire used on passenger cars that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, and some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 330: Tire Pressure
10-60 Vehicle Care Speed Rating Ratings are determined See Tire and Loading An alphanumeric code assigned by tire manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle to a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9 12. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-61 Overinflated tires, or tires that How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the have too much air, can affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire result in: comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
Page 332: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-62 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor low tire pressure telltale when one The TPMS malfunction indicator is or more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 333: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-63 Federal Communications For additional information and details about the DIC operation and Commission (FCC) and displays, see Driver Information Industry Canada Center (DIC) on page 5 28 and Tire See Radio Frequency Statement on Messages on page 5 40. page 13 19 for information The low tire pressure warning light regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 334 10-64 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or a low tire pressure condition but Message not completed successfully it does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly after rotating the tires.
Page 335 Vehicle Care 10-65 Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the If the vehicle does not have being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, RKE, press the Driver wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger Information Center (DIC) vehicle TPMS could cause the TPMS...
Page 336: Tire Inspection
10-66 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 5. Place the relearn tool against 9. Turn the ignition switch to or split. the tire sidewall, near the valve LOCK/OFF. stem. Then press the button to 10. Set all four tires to the The tire has a puncture, cut, activate the TPMS sensor.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-67 See When It Is Time for New Adjust the front and rear tires WARNING Tires on page 10 68 and Wheel to the recommended inflation Replacement on page 10 74. pressure on the Tire and Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Loading Information label after parts to which it is fastened, can the tires have been rotated.
Page 338: Dual Tire Rotation
10-68 Vehicle Care Dual Tire Rotation The outer tire on a dual wheel When It Is Time for setup generally wears faster than New Tires When the vehicle is new, the inner tire. Tires last longer and or whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, wear more evenly if they are Factors such as maintenance, or wheel nut is replaced, check...
Page 339: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-69 Some commercial truck tires, Tires will typically need to be Buying New Tires including Goodyear LT225/75R16 replaced due to wear before GM has developed and matched G949 RSA and Goodyear LT225/ they may need to be replaced specific tires for the vehicle.
Page 340 10-70 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing all the WARNING WARNING (Continued) tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to Mixing tires of different sizes, The spare tire was developed for maintain the performance of the brands, or types may cause loss vehicle.
Page 341: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-71 If the vehicle tires must be replaced Different Size Tires and WARNING (Continued) with a tire that does not have a TPC Wheels Spec number, make sure they are This increases the chance of the same size, load range, speed If wheels or tires are installed that rating, and construction (radial) as a crash and serious injury.
Page 342: Uniform Tire Quality
10-72 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Grading (UTQG) system does Grading The treadwear grade is a not apply to deep tread, comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire space-saver, or temporary use under controlled conditions on a...
Page 343: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-73 Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, The traction grades, from The temperature grades are underinflation, or excessive highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, A (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in and C.
Page 344: Wheel Replacement
10-74 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Notice: The wrong wheel can nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor also cause problems with bearing Replace any wheel that is bent, System (TPMS) sensors with new life, brake cooling, speedometer cracked, or badly rusted or GM original equipment parts.
Page 345: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-75 Tire Chains Notice: Use tire chains only For Cutaway models with where legal and only when you LT245/75R16, LT225/75R16 or must. Use chains that are the LT215/85R16 size single or dual WARNING proper size for the tires. Install rear tires, use Low Profile Z-Chain them on the tires of the rear axle.
Page 346: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-76 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
Page 347: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-77 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Changing WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of To help prevent the vehicle from the wheel blocks (A). Tools moving: If you have a cargo van or a...
Page 348 10-78 Vehicle Care If you have a van with the To lower the spare tire from 15 passenger seating arrangement, the vehicle: the equipment you will need is secured on the rear floor of the passenger side of the vehicle. The tools you will be using include: A.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-79 3. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (G) to one or two of the jack handle If the spare tire does not lower to and the hoist extensions (F).
Page 350 10-80 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap. Remove the center cap.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-81 4. Position the jack under the WARNING vehicle as shown. The front position jacking point is Raising the vehicle with the on the frame. The rear position jack improperly positioned can jacking point is on the rear axle. damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 352 10-82 Vehicle Care WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-83 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Wheel nuts that are not tight can To be sure, replace all studs on work loose. If all the nuts on a the wheel. If the stud holes in a wheel come off, the wheel can wheel have become larger, the come off the vehicle, causing a wheel could collapse in operation.
Page 354 10-84 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened 12. Put the wheel cover or the WARNING wheel nuts can lead to brake center cap and plastic wheel pulsation and rotor damage. To nut caps back on. Remove any Wheel nuts that are improperly or avoid expensive brake repairs, wheel blocks.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-85 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be and Tools overtightened. WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 356: Secondary Latch System
10-86 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist WARNING assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is Someone standing too close designed to stop the spare tire from during the procedure could be suddenly falling off the vehicle if the injured by the jack.
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-87 spare tire and turn the handle Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it counterclockwise to lower the lifts the secondary latch spring. spare the rest of the way. 8. Tilt the retainer at the end of the 5.
Page 358: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-88 Vehicle Care To continue changing the flat tire, After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting return to Step 4 of Storing a Flat or vehicle, you should stop as soon as For more information about the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire possible and make sure the spare is vehicle battery, see Battery on Changing on page 10 77.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-89 Notice: Only use a vehicle that Notice: If the radio or other WARNING has a 12-volt system with a accessories are left on during the negative ground for jump jump starting procedure, they Batteries can hurt you. They can starting.
Page 360 10-90 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to WARNING WARNING negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-91 Connect it to the positive (+) Notice: Your vehicle uses the terminal of the good battery. Use unpainted radio antenna bracket a remote positive (+) terminal if as a remote negative ( ) terminal. the vehicle has one. Move the antenna coax cable out of the way before clamping the 7.
Page 362 10-92 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles, do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 363: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-93 What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the Is the proper towing equipment vehicle...
Page 364 10-94 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should Dolly Towing not be towed with all four wheels on Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the ground. Two-wheel-drive the Ground) Two Wheel Drive transmissions have no provisions Vehicles for internal lubrication while being towed.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-95 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive See Parking Brake on page 9 34 the Ground) All Wheel Drive vehicle with all four wheels on the for more information. Vehicles ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will...
Page 366: Appearance Care
10-96 Vehicle Care Appearance Care Washing the Vehicle precautions and appropriate disposal of any vehicle care The best way to preserve the finish product. Exterior Care is to keep it clean by washing it Rinse the vehicle well, before often. If dirt and/or contaminants build up washing and after to remove all Notice: Certain cleaners contain...
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-97 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Notice: Machine compounding or Exterior painted surfaces are aggressive polishing on a subject to aging, weather and Lenses basecoat/clearcoat paint finish chemical fallout that can take their Use only lukewarm or cold water, a may damage it.
Page 368 10-98 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the Clean the outside of the windshield Notice: Using strong soaps, vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, with glass cleaner. chemicals, abrasive polishes, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners...
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-99 Tires Finish Damage Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures or deep being flushed. Your dealer or an with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be underbody car washing system can repaired right away.
Page 370: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care Chemical Paint Spotting Interior Care Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces Some weather and atmospheric The interior will continue to look its for which they were not intended. conditions can create a chemical best if it is cleaned often. Although Use glass cleaner only on glass.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-101 Too much cleaner that saturates Products that remove odors from To clean: the upholstery. the upholstery and clean the glass 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white can be obtained from your dealer. Cleaners that contain solvents cloth with water or club soda. can damage the interior.
Page 372 10-102 Vehicle Care If the locally cleaned area gives any Many commercial cleaners and Notice: Air fresheners contain impression that a ring formation may coatings that are sold to preserve solvents that may cause damage result, clean the entire surface. and protect soft plastic surfaces to plastics and painted surfaces.
Page 373: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for the WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 374 10-104 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 375 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information As the vehicle owner, you are responsible for the scheduled Maintenance This maintenance section applies to maintenance in this section. We vehicles with a gasoline engine. recommend having your dealer For diesel engine vehicles, see the perform these services.
Page 376 11-2 Service and Maintenance The maintenance schedule is for The proper replacement parts, WARNING vehicles that: fluids, and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Carry passengers and cargo Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 8 and within recommended limits on be dangerous.
Page 377 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield washer fluid level Scheduled Your dealer has trained service check. See Washer Fluid on technicians who will perform this Maintenance page 10 27. work and reset the system. If the engine oil life system is reset Windshield wiper blade When the Change Engine Oil accidentally, service the vehicle...
Page 378 11-4 Service and Maintenance Engine air cleaner filter Body hinges and latches, key Fuel system inspection for inspection. See Engine Air lock cylinders, folding seat damage or leaks. Cleaner/Filter on page 10 18. hardware, and rear compartment Exhaust system and nearby heat hinges, linkage, and handle pivot Brake system inspection shields inspection for loose or...
Page 379 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Additional Required Services At Each Fuel Stop Once a Year Engine oil level check. See Starter Switch Check on At the First 160 km/100 Miles, See Engine Oil on page 10 7. page 10 34. 1 600 km/1,000 Miles, and 10 000 km/6,000 Miles Engine coolant level check.
Page 380 11-6 Service and Maintenance All wheel drive only: Transfer Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After case fluid change (severe inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles service) for vehicles mainly vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter driven when frequently towing a hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 381 Service and Maintenance 11-7 First Engine Oil Change After During any maintenance, if a First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles power washer is used to Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles clean mud and dirt from the Automatic transmission fluid Engine cooling system drain, underbody, care should be taken...
Page 382 11-8 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 383 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock Cylinders (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or Front Wheel Bearings GC-LB (GM Part No.
Page 384 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts ® If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number...
Page 385 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 386 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 387 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 388 11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 389 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the Vehicle Identification VIN is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 390 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 391 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L...
Page 392 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.0L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine,...
Page 393 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Vehicle Data Recording and (U.S. and Canada) ..13-8 Privacy Information Roadside Assistance Vehicle Data Recording and Program (Mexico) ..13-10 Privacy .
Page 394: Customer Information
13-2 Customer Information Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, member of dealership management, remember that your concern will it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's Customer Satisfaction resolved by your dealership without facility.
Page 395 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
Page 396: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Customer Assistance STEP ONE Procedure Procedure (Mexico) Explain your case to your dealer service agent, service manager, Owner satisfaction and goodwill are dealer sales agent, or sales very important to your dealer and manager, depending on your case. General Motors.
Page 397: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-5 STEP THREE See Customer Assistance Offices From Puerto Rico: (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 5 or If your case is not resolved in a 1-800-496-9992 (English) Customer Assistance Offices reasonable amount of time by your 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) (Mexico) on page 13 6 for more dealer, please call the General From U.S.
Page 398: Mexico
13-6 Customer Information Mexico, Central America, and Customer Assistance United States and Canada Caribbean Islands/Countries Offices (Mexico) 1-866-466-8190 (Except Puerto Rico and To contact the Customer Assistance Costa Rica U.S. Virgin Islands) Center (CAC), use the phone 00-800-052-1005 General Motors de Mexico, S. numbers listed in this section.
Page 399: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-7 Chevrolet dealer locator for Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools service nationwide. and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) My Showroom: Find and save Recall notices for your specific To assist customers who are deaf, information on vehicles and...
Page 400: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
13-8 Customer Information Location of the vehicle. GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call Model, year, color, and license Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for plate number of the vehicle. (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call Odometer reading, Vehicle 1-800-263-3830.
Page 401 Customer Information 13-9 Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to Canadian change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and owner or driver if they decide the...
Page 402: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
13-10 Customer Information Trip Interruption Benefits and Roadside Assistance Scheduling Service Assistance: Must be over Program (Mexico) Appointments 250 kilometers from where (U.S. and Canada) your trip was started to Roadside Assistance is available qualify. General Motors of 24 hours a day, 365 days of When the vehicle requires Canada Limited requires the year.
Page 403: Canada)
Customer Information 13-11 Courtesy Transportation entitled Warranty and Owner Public Transportation or Assistance Information furnished Fuel Reimbursement Program (U.S. and with each new vehicle provides If the vehicle requires overnight Canada) detailed warranty coverage warranty repairs, and public information. To enhance your ownership transportation is used instead of experience, we and our participating your dealer's shuttle service, the...
Page 404: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-12 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Information (U.S. and Canada) Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle If the vehicle is involved in a reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at collision and it is damaged, have...
Page 405 Customer Information 13-13 Recycled original equipment parts Aftermarket parts are not covered Many insurance policies provide may also be used for repair. These by the GM New Vehicle Limited reduced protection to the GM parts are typically removed from Warranty, and any vehicle failure vehicle by limiting compensation vehicles that were total losses in related to such parts is not covered...
Page 406 13-14 Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Driver name, address, and If there has been an injury, call telephone number. emergency services for help. In the event that the vehicle requires Do not leave the scene of a crash damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 407: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-15 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 408: Reporting Safety Defects
13-16 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 409: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Customer Information 13-17 Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data These modules may store data to help your dealer technician service to General Motors Recording and the vehicle. Some modules may also store data about how you In addition to notifying NHTSA Privacy operate the vehicle, such as rate of (or Transport Canada) in a situation...
Page 410: Event Data Recorders
13-18 Customer Information How far, if at all, the driver was Event Data Recorders To read data recorded by an EDR, pressing the accelerator and/or special equipment is required, and This vehicle has an Event Data brake pedal. access to the vehicle or the EDR is Recorder (EDR).
Page 411: Onstar
Customer Information 13-19 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
Page 412 13-20 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 413 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Assistance Program, When Should an Airbag Roadside ....13-8, 13-10 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-28 Audio Players .
Page 414 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Charging System Light ..5-20 Headlamps ..10-37, 10-38 Check Battery ..... . . 10-30 License Plate Lamps .
Page 415 INDEX Collision Damage Repair ..13-12 Drive Systems Compass ..... . . 5-5 All-Wheel Drive ..10-31, 9-32 Damage Repair, Collision .
Page 416 INDEX Engine (cont.) Drive Belt Routing ... .12-4 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-42 Exhaust .
Page 417 INDEX Fuel ......9-39 Additives .....9-40 Gasoline Halogen Bulbs .
Page 418 INDEX Lights Airbag On-Off ....5-18 Idle System Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-53 Airbag Readiness ... . .5-17 Fast .
Page 419 INDEX Locks (cont.) Messages (cont.) Compass .....5-33 Lockout Protection ... . . 2-9 New Vehicle Break-In .
Page 420 INDEX Power Door Locks ....2-8 Park Radio Frequency Mirrors ......2-15 Shifting into .
Page 421 INDEX Records Restraints Safety Defects Reporting Maintenance ....11-11 Where to Put ....3-50 Canadian Government .
Page 422 i-10 INDEX Service (cont.) StabiliTrak Maintenance Records ..11-11 Indicator Light ....5-25 Taillamps ..... 10-40 Maintenance, General System .
Page 423 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Trailer Rotation ....10-66 Tow Mirrors ....2-15 Vehicle Secondary Latch System .
Page 424 i-12 INDEX Windows ..... . 2-16 Enhanced Technology Warning Glass ..... . .2-19 Brake System Light .