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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents California Proposition 65 Warning Introduction ......1 Keys, Doors, and Windows ....5 Seats and Restraints .
  • Page 3 GMC, the CHEVROLET and GMC Truck infotainment system, at www.chevrolet.com information, or to view additional vehicle Emblems, SILVERADO, Z71, SIERRA, and or www.gmc.com, or on the myChevrolet or information, scan the code below or visit DENALI are trademarks and/or service marks myGMC mobile app.
  • Page 4 Introduction Canadian Vehicle Owners Symbols Danger A French language manual can be obtained The vehicle has components and labels that Danger indicates a hazard with a high from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, use symbols instead of text. Symbols are level of risk which will result in serious or from: shown along with the text describing the injury or death.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Dispose of Used Components Properly : Rear Cross Traffic Alert : Do Not Apply High Pressure Water : Registered Technician : Engine Coolant Temperature : Remote Vehicle Start : Flame/Fire Prohibited : Risk of Electrical Fire : Flammable : Seat Belt Reminders : Forward Collision Alert : Side Blind Zone Alert...

  • Page 6: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Keys and Locks If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, the remote key has a button on the side of Windows the remote key used to remove the key. Keys This key is used for the driver door and Keys and Locks glove box.
  • Page 7 Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar or connected service Keyless Access Warning (Continued) plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See your owner s heat and can suffer permanent injuries manual. or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside leaving it.
  • Page 8 Keys, Doors, and Windows back into place. Remove the key and remote key will start the vehicle. If the remote keys, see "Programming Remote reinsert fully, rotate the key to unlock the remote key is ever damaged, you may not Keys to the Vehicle"...
  • Page 9 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the The adjustment options are: tab to turn it off. When off the mirror is automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle while the display is off.
  • Page 10 Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer for service if a blue screen Warning are displayed in the mirror, and The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as limited view. Portions of the road, indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode.
  • Page 11 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.

  • Page 12: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ..31 Head Restraints How Does an Airbag Restrain? ..31 What Will You See after an Airbag Head Restraints Warning Inflates? .

  • Page 13: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of Rear Head Restraints If you are installing a child restraint in the the restraint is at the same height as the rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for The vehicle s rear seat has head restraints in top of the occupant's head.

  • Page 14: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 103. Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
  • Page 15 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a seatback reclined if the To adjust a manual seatback: vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks The seatback will automatically fold forward.

  • Page 16: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats section. The memory recalls may be 3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or canceled at any time during the recall. See remote key. The DIC welcome message Cancel Memory Seating Recalls later in this should display the driver number of the section.
  • Page 17 Seats and Restraints Seat Exit Memory moves the driver seat 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 for the other remote If the saved memory seat position does not key 1 or 2 using the other 1 or 2 memory automatically recall, verify the recall is to the preferred exit position of the button.

  • Page 18: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Seat Exit Memory is enabled. See Obstructions Enabling Automatic Recalls previously in If something has blocked the seat while this section. recalling a memory position, the recall may The vehicle is in P (Park). stop. Remove the obstruction and try the recall again.

  • Page 19: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest To enable or disable auto heated or Rear Seats setting. With each press of the button, the ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle > seat will change to the next lower setting, Climate and Air Quality >...

  • Page 20: Heated Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints The feature can be turned on or off. Select Heated Rear Seats Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder > ON or OFF. Warning Folding the Rear Seat Cushion If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may Either side of the rear seat cushion can be cause burns.

  • Page 21: Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints This feature turns on at the highest setting. Seat Belts This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to With each press of the button, the heated buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt This section describes how to use seat belts seat changes to the next lower setting, and Reminders 0 63.

  • Page 22: How To Wear Seat Belts Properly

    Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Seat Belts Infants and Young Children 0 39. Review If you slid under it, the belt would apply and follow the rules for children in addition force on your abdomen. This could cause Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a to the following rules.
  • Page 23 Seats and Restraints Never allow the lap or shoulder belt to Never wear the shoulder belt under both Never route the lap or shoulder belt over an become loose or twisted. arms or behind your back. armrest. Warning The seat belt can be pinched if it is routed under plastic trim on the seat, such as trim around the rear seatback folding handle or side airbag.

  • Page 24: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints position on the seat, move the seat Warning rearward or recline the seat until the shoulder belt retractor lock releases. You can be seriously injured or killed if the shoulder belt is worn behind your Engaging the child restraint locking back, under your legs, or wrapped around feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger...
  • Page 25 Seats and Restraints If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster" later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until To unlatch the belt, push the button on the it clicks.

  • Page 26: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the seat belt Push the release button to move the height Do not sit on the outboard seat belt while is out of the way. If a door is slammed adjuster to the desired position.

  • Page 27: Seat Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints Seat Belt Extender loose or damaged seat belt system parts that might keep a seat belt system from If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around performing properly. See your dealer to you, you should use it. have it repaired.

  • Page 28: Replacing Seat Belt System Parts After A

    Seats and Restraints Seat belt hardware should be kept dry and Replacing Seat Belt System Parts Have the seat belt pretensioners checked if free of dust or debris. As necessary, exterior the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the after a Crash hard surfaces and seat belt webbing may be airbag readiness light stays on after you...
  • Page 29 Seats and Restraints All vehicle airbags have the word AIRBAG on Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) the trim or on a label near the deployment opening. replace them. Also, airbags are not crash. Always wear a seat belt, even with designed to inflate in every crash. In airbags.

  • Page 30: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.

  • Page 31: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in Warning (Continued) moderate to severe frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, do not attach or put anything on the mainly to the driver's or front outboard steering wheel hub or on or near any passenger's head and chest.

  • Page 32: What Makes An Airbag Inflate

    Seats and Restraints designed to inflate in rollovers or rear For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags should never be regarded as impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag Airbags? 0 29. anything more than a supplement to seat is designed to inflate on the side of the belts.

  • Page 33: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints off using the controls for those features. include airbag modules and possibly other Warning If any of these systems are damaged in the parts. The service manual for the vehicle crash they may not operate as normal. covers the need to replace other parts.
  • Page 34 Seats and Restraints Whenever possible, children aged 12 and Warning (Continued) under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, even if the airbag is off. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the If securing a forward-facing child restraint front.
  • Page 35 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing system has 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the Warning turned off the front outboard passenger directions provided by the child restraint frontal airbag, the OFF indicator will light manufacturer and refer to Securing Child If the airbag readiness light ever comes and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the...
  • Page 36 Seats and Restraints 6. Restart the vehicle. that the child restraint locking feature is Warning engaged. Use the following steps to allow The passenger sensing system may or may the system to detect that person and enable If the front outboard passenger airbag is not turn off the airbag for a child in a child the front outboard passenger frontal airbag: turned off for an adult-sized occupant,...

  • Page 37: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints Front seats, including stitching, seams, approved by GM for your specific vehicle. Warning or zippers See Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 36 for more For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is Seat belts information about modifications that can turned off and the battery is Steering wheel, instrument panel,...

  • Page 38: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints system from properly turning off the Airbag System Check Warning (Continued) passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing The airbag system does not need regularly System 0 32. make sure the airbag systems are scheduled maintenance or replacement. working properly after a crash, have If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, Make sure the airbag readiness light is them inspected and any necessary...

  • Page 39: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the Child Restraints Also see Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 23. continue. If no, try using the rear seat Older Children According to accident statistics, children are belt comfort guide, if available.

  • Page 40: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around the child.
  • Page 41 Seats and Restraints There are three basic types of child Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) restraints: is not possible to hold it during a crash. outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child Forward-facing child restraints For example, in a crash at only restraint in a rear seat.

  • Page 42: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning To reduce the risk of neck and head injury in a crash, infants and toddlers should be secured in a rear-facing child restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint.
  • Page 43 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the following: the Vehicle 1. Instruction labels provided on the child Warning restraint 2. Instruction manual provided with the A child can be seriously injured or killed child restraint in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.

  • Page 44: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Child Warning Warning Restraint A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A child in a child restraint in the center be seriously injured or killed if the front front seat can be badly injured or killed Warning passenger airbag inflates.

  • Page 45: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats vary Keep in mind that an unsecured child Booster seats use the vehicle s seat belts to considerably in size, and some may fit in restraint can move around in a collision or secure the child and the booster seat.
  • Page 46 Seats and Restraints Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X the Child + Child LATCH Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Seat Belt and Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor...
  • Page 47 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
  • Page 48 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower anchors on double and crew cab models, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular cab models, there are top tether Regular Cab Three-Passenger Front Seat Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat...
  • Page 49 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Driver Side Anchor and Loop (Double and Passenger Side Loop (Double and Crew Cab) Crew Cab) For regular cab models, the top tether For double and crew cab models, the top anchors are on the back panel behind the tether is routed through loops (2) to the top passenger seat(s) or center seat.
  • Page 50 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint A child or others could be injured. To tighten the belt behind the child restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
  • Page 51 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Models 1. For models without a rear seat, forward-facing child restraints should only be installed in the right front seating position with belts and a top tether. See Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat) 0 61 or Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat) 0 54 or Securing Child Restraints (With...
  • Page 52 Seats and Restraints 4. Before placing a child in the child 2. For forward-facing child restraints, attach restraint, make sure it is securely held in and tighten the top tether to the top place. To check, grasp the child restraint tether anchor, if your vehicle has one.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints 2.2.1. Remove the passenger side head restraint and center headrest. See Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and Reinstallation later in this section. 2.2.2. Route the top tether (3) through the loop (2). 2.2.3. Attach the top tether (3) to the passenger side of the center top tether metal anchor (1).
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints 2.3.1. Remove the driver side head 4. Before placing a child in the child restraint and center restraint, make sure it is securely held in headrest. See Head place. To check, grasp the child restraint Restraint or Headrest at the LATCH path and attempt to move Removal and Reinstallation it side to side and back and forth.

  • Page 55: Replacing Latch System Parts After A

    Seats and Restraints 1. Press both buttons on the head restraint To reinstall the head restraint or headrest: Replacing LATCH System Parts or headrest posts at the same time, and After a Crash pull up on the head restraint or headrest.
  • Page 56 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH system, Double Cab see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children 1. Remove the head restraint or headrest (LATCH System) 0 44 for how and where to prior to installing a forward-facing child install the child restraint using LATCH.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints anchor weight limits, and instructions listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 44. 8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the seat belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 58 Seats and Restraints routed as directly as possible and is not caught on seat handles or plastic trim. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the the retractor to set the lock.

  • Page 59: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers Securing Child Restraints (With Warning (Continued) for Children (LATCH System) 0 44 for the Seat Belt in the Front more information on using the top close to the inflating airbag. A child in a Passenger Seat) tether anchors.
  • Page 60 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that the child restraint. There must be finger will accommodate a rear-facing child clearance between the push button and restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should the child restraint. not be installed in the vehicle, even if the When the passenger sensing system has airbag is off.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints Position the release button on the Try to pull the belt out of the retractor buckle, away from the child restraint, so to make sure the retractor is locked. that the seat belt could be quickly If the retractor is not locked, repeat unbuckled if necessary.

  • Page 62: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Center Front Seat)

    Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle seat belt and let it return to the stowed position. Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat) Warning A child in a child restraint in the center front seat can be badly injured or killed by the frontal airbags if they inflate.

  • Page 63: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Controls 1x : For a single wipe, briefly turn the band down. For several wipes, hold the Windshield Wiper/Washer band down. Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer ....62 : Press on the windshield wiper control to spray windshield washer fluid and...
  • Page 64 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Warning Indicators Before driving the vehicle, always clear snow and ice from the hood, windshield, Warning lights and gauges can signal that washer nozzles, roof, and rear of the something is wrong before it becomes vehicle, including all lamps and windows.
  • Page 65 Instruments and Controls When the vehicle is started, this light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator flashes and a chime may come on to remind The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. passengers to fasten their seat belt. See Passenger Sensing System 0 32 for Then the light stays on solid until the belt is important safety information.
  • Page 66 Instruments and Controls will light either ON or OFF, or either the on If the light comes on while driving, pull off Warning (Continued) or off symbol, to let you know the status of the road and stop carefully. If equipped with the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
  • Page 67 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on every time the vehicle is started.

  • Page 68: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ....67 and license plate lamps.
  • Page 69 Lighting Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam There is a sensor near the top center of the The high beams may not turn off windshield that automatically controls the automatically if the system cannot detect system. Keep this area of the windshield another vehicle's lamps because of any of clear of debris to allow for best system the following:...
  • Page 70 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers GMC Denali GMC Shown, Chevrolet Similar : Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Press again to turn the flashers off. When the hazard warning flashers are on, the vehicle's turn signals will not work.

  • Page 71: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Drive Systems Driving Information Four-Wheel Drive ..... . . 95 Off-Road Recovery Driving Information Brakes Off-Road Recovery .

  • Page 72: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating Remove any underbody air deflector, Off-Road Driving Warning (Continued) if equipped. Re-attach the air deflector Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be used for after off-road driving. Keep cargo in the cargo area as far off-road driving. Vehicles without four-wheel forward and as low as possible.
  • Page 73 Driving and Operating If an incline must be driven across, and Driving on Hills Warning the vehicle starts to slide, turn downhill. Driving safely on hills requires good This should help straighten out the Driving to the top of a hill at high speed judgment and an understanding of what the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
  • Page 74 Driving and Operating 2. Shift into P (Park) and then restart the Warning Warning engine. Heavy braking when going down a hill Getting out of the vehicle on the If driving uphill when the vehicle can cause your brakes to overheat and stalls, shift to R (Reverse), release the downhill side when stopped across an parking brake, and back...

  • Page 75: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating If the standing water is not too deep, drive Hill and Mountain Roads Warning through it slowly. At faster speeds, water Driving on steep hills or through mountains can get into the engine and cause it to stall. Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers is different than driving on flat or rolling Stalling can occur if the exhaust pipe is...

  • Page 76: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating Drive at speeds that keep the vehicle in Tire and Loading Information Label Warning its own lane. Do not swing wide or cross the center line. Do not load the vehicle any heavier Be alert on top of hills; something could than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating be in your lane (e.g., stalled car, crash).
  • Page 77 Driving and Operating The Tire and Loading Information label Subtract the combined weight of the See your owner s manual for important also shows the size of the original driver and passengers from XXX kg information on towing a trailer, towing equipment tires (3) and the safety rules, and trailering tips.
  • Page 78 Driving and Operating 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg Certification/Tire Label (150 lb) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lb) 3. Remaining available capacity for Cargo Weight = 301.2 kg (665 lb) Example 3 Label Example 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) A vehicle-specific Certification/Tire label 2.
  • Page 79 Driving and Operating The Certification/Tire label also may Caution Warning (Continued) show the maximum weights for the Overloading the vehicle may cause front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Do not leave an unsecured child damage. Repairs would not be covered by Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 80 Driving and Operating When using this upper load platform, Loading Points Caution be sure the load is securely tied down Overloading the vehicle may cause to prevent it from shifting. The load's damage. Repairs would not be covered by center of gravity should be positioned the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 81: Truck-Camper Loading Information

    Driving and Operating Truck-Camper Loading Information The CWR is the maximum weight of the a body is concentrated and, load the vehicle can carry. It does not if suspended at that point, would A vehicle-specific Truck-Camper Loading include the weight of the people inside. balance the front and rear.

  • Page 82: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating camper weight figure, the weight of (GAWR). The total axle loads should not Warning (Continued) camper cargo, and the weight of exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle provide additional traction. Be sure to passengers in the camper. The total weight rating (GVWR).

  • Page 83: Shifting Into Park (Electronic Shifter)

    Driving and Operating 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the When you are ready to drive, move the Warning (Continued) parking brake. See Electric Parking Brake shift lever out of P (Park) before you release 0 99. the parking brake. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and 2.

  • Page 84: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 3. The P indicator on the shift lever will Warning (Continued) Warning turn red when the vehicle is in P (Park). It can be dangerous to get out of the P (Park). See Shifting Into Park If the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) on a vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in (Mechanical Shifter) 0 81 or hill, the Electric Parking Brake (EPB) may...

  • Page 85: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): Shifting out of Park (Electronic If equipped, the Buckle to Drive feature may prevent shifting from P (Park). See your 1. Apply the brake pedal. Shifter) owner s manual. 2. Release the parking brake if it is applied. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic If the vehicle cannot shift from P (Park), a See Electric Parking Brake 0 99.

  • Page 86: Extended Parking

    Driving and Operating Extended Parking Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) It is best not to park with the vehicle If unusual fumes are detected or if it is Warning running. If the vehicle is left running, be suspected that exhaust is coming into the sure it will not move and there is adequate Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide vehicle:...
  • Page 87 Driving and Operating Caution Warning (Continued) Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is Do not leave the vehicle when the engine moving forward could damage the is running. If you have left the engine transmission. The repairs would not be running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
  • Page 88 Driving and Operating When going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or The transmission uses adaptive shift Caution more, push the accelerator all the controls. The adaptive shift control process Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with way down. continually compares key shift parameters the engine running at high speed may to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in the...

  • Page 89: Shifter)

    Driving and Operating others will be displayed in white. If the shift Caution is not immediate, as in very cold conditions, Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle the indicator on the shift switch may blink in one place on a hill using only the until it is fully engaged.
  • Page 90 Driving and Operating To shift in and out of P (Park), see Shifting Warning (Continued) Into Park (Mechanical Shifter) 0 81 or Shifting Into Park (Electronic Shifter) 0 82 always set the parking brake and move and Shifting out of Park (Mechanical Shifter) the shift lever to P (Park).
  • Page 91 Driving and Operating To shift into R (Reverse): To shift into N (Neutral): Warning 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop. 1. Move the shift lever forward to Shifting into a drive gear while the N (Neutral). 2. Press and hold the shift lock release engine is running at high speed is If the vehicle is in P (Park), apply the button on the side of the shift lever.
  • Page 92 Driving and Operating Car Wash Mode (Engine Off Driver in 6. The indicator should continue to show N. 5. The indicator should continue to show N. Vehicle) If it does not, repeat Steps 2 5. If it does not, repeat Steps 2 4. 7.

  • Page 93: Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)

    Driving and Operating D will illuminate in red. Manual Mode (Mechanical When the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a number After releasing the shift lever, it will Shifter) displays next to the L, indicating the current return to the center position.
  • Page 94 Driving and Operating 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul not engaged Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul engaged...

  • Page 95: Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter)

    Driving and Operating 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) 10th Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul not engaged Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul engaged Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) Information Center (DIC) will display a number next to the L indicating the highest...

  • Page 96: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating When shifting to L (Low), the transmission Caution Caution will shift to a preset lower gear range. For Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in this preset range, the highest gear available Extended high-speed operation in 4 will be displayed next to the L in the DIC.
  • Page 97 Driving and Operating Automatic Transfer Case If equipped, the transfer case controls are based on driving conditions. This setting used to shift into and out of four-wheel provides slightly lower fuel economy Two-Speed Transfer Case drive. than 2 . To shift the transfer case, press the desired 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High) : Use this button.
  • Page 98 Driving and Operating Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the DIC Once the 4x4 shift has completed, the With the vehicle moving less than message disappears, the 4x4 graphic stops DIC message disappears, the 4x4 graphic 5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission in flashing, and the current setting is indicated.
  • Page 99 Driving and Operating If the parking brake and/or brake pedal Single Speed Transfer Case Caution is not applied within 20 seconds, the Shifting the transmission into gear before transfer case will remain in the original the requested mode indicator light has state.

  • Page 100: Brakes

    Driving and Operating If equipped, the transfer case controls are automatically based on driving conditions. Brakes used to shift into and out of four-wheel This setting provides slightly lower fuel drive. Electric Parking Brake economy than 2 . To shift the transfer case, press the desired Shifts between 2 , 4 , and AUTO button.

  • Page 101: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating Before leaving the vehicle, check the red If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is Caution parking brake status light to ensure that the moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long Driving with the parking brake on can parking brake is applied.
  • Page 102 Driving and Operating system. These systems help limit wheel spin It is recommended to leave both systems on inactive and is not assisting the driver in and assist the driver in maintaining control, for normal driving conditions, but it may be maintaining control.
  • Page 103 Driving and Operating Adding accessories can affect the vehicle To turn off only TCS, press and release Caution performance. See your owner s manual. The Traction Off light and StabiliTrak/ESC Do not repeatedly brake or accelerate Off light display in the instrument Turning the Systems Off and On heavily when TCS is off.

  • Page 104: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Stability Control Interaction with StabiliTrak/ESC will not automatically turn Warning (Continued) on while in Off-Road Mode. TCS and Off-Road Mode (ZR2 Only) StabiliTrak/ESC will remain off in Off-Road The TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC calibrations are Under many conditions, these systems Mode until is pressed or the ignition is different while in Off-Road Mode.
  • Page 105 Driving and Operating Surround Vision System Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System Warning (Continued) Surround Vision uses multiple cameras to : Forward Collision Alert can warn you if Complete attention is always required display an overhead image of the area it detects a potential front-end collision with while driving, and you should be ready to around your vehicle along with Rear Vision a vehicle you re following so you can quickly...

  • Page 106: Fuel

    Driving and Operating Front and rear bumpers and the area Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Information Center (DIC) messages may below the bumpers display when the systems are unavailable or : Side Blind Zone Alert can provide blocked. Front grille and headlamps side-mirror visual alerts when a moving Front camera lens in the front grille or vehicle is detected in a side blind zone.
  • Page 107 Driving and Operating An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which Warning (Continued) Warning side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. See your owner s manual. Before touching the fill nozzle, touch a Overfilling the fuel tank by more than metallic object to discharge static three clicks of a standard fill nozzle may electricity from your body.

  • Page 108: Filling The Tank (Chassis Cab Model)

    Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab Warning (Continued) Container Model) Keep children away from the fuel If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be pump and never let children An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates which filled from a portable fuel container: pump fuel.
  • Page 109 Driving and Operating Use the fuel cap key to unlock the fuel cap Warning then turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove. Fully insert and latch the fill nozzle, If a fire starts while you are refueling, do begin fueling. not remove the fill nozzle.

  • Page 110: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Jump Starting General Information Jump Starting - North America ..142 For service and parts needs, visit your General Information Towing the Vehicle dealer. You will receive genuine GM parts General Information .

  • Page 111: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle Care special handling may apply. See If equipped with remote vehicle start, open www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ the hood before performing any service perchlorate. work to prevent remote starting the vehicle accidentally. See your owner s manual. Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service Doing Your Own Service Work work performed.

  • Page 112: Engine Compartment Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)
  • Page 113 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump Starting - North America 0 142. 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America 0 142. 3. Battery - North America 0 114. 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. 5.
  • Page 114 Vehicle Care 5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine 8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. Starting - North America 0 142. Oil in your owner s manual.

  • Page 115: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Extended Storage: Remove the black, Warning Adding Washer Fluid in your owner s negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a manual. battery trickle charger. WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories can expose you to Battery - North America Negative Battery Cable Disconnection...
  • Page 116 Vehicle Care For vehicles equipped with the Stop/Start For vehicles not equipped with the Stop/ Negative Battery Cable Reconnection system: Start system: Caution When reconnecting the battery: Use the original nut from the vehicle to secure the negative battery cable. Do not use a different nut.

  • Page 117: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 3. Turn the ignition on. warranty and where to get service. For Warning (Continued) additional information refer to the tire For vehicles not equipped with the Stop/ Worn or old tires can cause a manufacturer. Start system: crash. If the tread is badly worn, 1.
  • Page 118 Vehicle Care (3) DOT (Department of (5) Tire Ply Material The type of cord Transportation) The Department of and number of plies in the sidewall and Transportation (DOT) code indicates that under the tread. the tire is in compliance with the U.S. (6) Uniform Tire Quality Grading Department of Transportation Motor (UTQG)

  • Page 119: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care (3) Dual Tire Maximum Load Number (TIN). The TIN shows the Maximum load that can be carried and manufacturer and plant code, tire size, the maximum pressure needed to and date the tire was manufactured. support that load when used in a dual The TIN is molded onto both sides of configuration.
  • Page 120 Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter code is light truck tire engineered to standards used to indicate the type of ply set by the U.S. Tire and Rim construction in the tire. The letter R Association. means radial ply construction; the (2) Tire Width The 3-digit number letter D means diagonal or bias ply...

  • Page 121: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care (7) Service Description The service Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating description indicates the load index and the plies are laid at alternate angles for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load speed rating of a tire.

  • Page 122: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Outward Facing Sidewall The side of Sidewall The portion of a tire between Vehicle Capacity Weight The number an asymmetrical tire that has a the tread and the bead. of designated seating positions particular side that faces outward when multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the Speed Rating An alphanumeric code...
  • Page 123 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label How to Check Warning on the vehicle indicates the original Use a good quality pocket-type gauge Neither tire underinflation nor equipment tires and the correct cold to check tire pressure. Proper tire overinflation is good.

  • Page 124: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Vehicle Care Put the valve caps back on the valve As an added safety feature, your vehicle has sequence will continue upon subsequent been equipped with a tire pressure vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction stems to keep out dirt and moisture. monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a exists.
  • Page 125 Vehicle Care the air pressure in the tires and transmit the The low tire pressure warning light may TPMS Malfunction Light and Message tire pressure readings to a receiver located come on in cool weather when the vehicle is The TPMS will not function properly if one in the vehicle.
  • Page 126 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors are missing or When the low tire pressure warning light while the turn signal lamp is still flashing, damaged. The malfunction light and the comes on: briefly press the center of the valve stem. DIC message should go off when the When the recommended pressure is reached, 1.
  • Page 127 Vehicle Care If the tire fill alert does not operate due to are provided. The system can accommodate (6 lb ft). When mounting the trailer TPMS interference, move the vehicle about a trailer with up to six tires if additional tire onto the trailer wheel be careful not to 1 m (3 ft) back or forward and try again.

  • Page 128: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care One or more TTPMS sensors are missing warning message is displayed, stop as soon Replace the tire if: or damaged. The DIC message should go as possible, and inspect the overheated The indicators at three or more off when the TTPMS sensors are installed trailer tire.

  • Page 129: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Vehicle Care unusual wear continues after the Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. Warning rotation, check the wheel alignment. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Do not apply grease to the wheel See When It Is Time for New Tires 0 128 0 123.

  • Page 130: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 1.6 mm (1/16 in) or less of tread remaining. aging. This area should be free of grease, TPC Spec number is molded onto the See Tire Inspection 0 127 and gasoline, or other substances that can tire's sidewall near the tire size. If the Tire Rotation 0 127.

  • Page 131: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed rating stability control, or All-Wheel Drive, the Warning (Continued) performance of these systems can also be as the original equipment tires may not affected. death. Only your dealer or authorized be available for H, V, W, Y and ZR tire service center should mount or speed rated tires.
  • Page 132 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Grading conditions on a specified government Temperature (UTQG) system does not apply to deep test course. For example, a tire graded The temperature grades are A (the tread, winter tires, compact spare tires, 150 would wear one and one-half (1 ) highest), B, and C, representing the tires with nominal rim diameters of times as well on the government course...

  • Page 133: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat If your vehicle is loaded at or near Warning (Continued) maximum cargo capacity, it may be difficult It is unusual for a tire to blow out while to fit the jack under the vehicle due to the on while severely underinflated or flat driving, especially if the tires are maintained environment (shoulder slope, road debris,...

  • Page 134: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Tire Changing 2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to Warning (Continued) remove the wheel blocks and the wheel Removing the Spare Tire and Tools block retainer. 6. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite 3.
  • Page 135 Vehicle Care 7. Wheel Wrench 4. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the 8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Cover rear bumper. 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench.
  • Page 136 Vehicle Care 9. If equipped with a spare tire cable The tools you will be using include the remove the cable from the spare tire by jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), the jack passing the clip through the looped end handle (3), the jack handle extensions (4), of the cable.
  • Page 137 Vehicle Care If the wheel has a smooth center cap, concealing access to the wheel nuts, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel, and gently pry Front Position 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it it out.
  • Page 138 Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 139 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then Warning use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against Wheel nuts that are improperly or the hub. incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The 12.
  • Page 140 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Caution The tire hoist can be damaged if there is Warning no tension on the cable when using it. To Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment have the necessary tension, the spare or in the passenger compartment of the road tire and wheel assembly must be vehicle could cause injury.
  • Page 141 Vehicle Care cable through the looped end. The excess cable wire should be on the valve stem side of the spare tire. 2. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear.
  • Page 142 Vehicle Care Caution Use of an air wrench or other power tools with the hoist mechanism is not recommended and could damage the system. Use only the tools supplied with the hoist mechanism. 7. If equipped with a spare tire cable, orient 9.

  • Page 143: Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America

    Vehicle Care If equipped with a spare tire cable, Jump Starting reattach the clip to the frame attachment bracket. Note that there may Jump Starting - North America be slack in the cable. For more information about the vehicle Repeat this tightness check procedure battery, see Battery - North America 0 114.
  • Page 144 Vehicle Care The good battery positive (+) terminal and Caution (Continued) Warning the good battery negative ( ) terminal are by the vehicle warranty. Always connect on the battery of the vehicle providing the Batteries can hurt you. They can be and remove the jumper cables in the jump start.
  • Page 145 Vehicle Care one battery, using the battery that is Caution (Continued) Warning closer to the starter will reduce electrical warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or resistance. This is located on the Using a match near a battery can cause unplug all accessories on either vehicle passenger side, in the rear of the engine battery gas to explode.

  • Page 146: Transporting A Disabled Vehicle

    Vehicle Care vehicle has one. Negative ( ) will go to a 11. Start the vehicle with the good battery Caution heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to and run the engine for a while. The vehicle may be equipped with an a remote negative ( ) terminal if the 12.
  • Page 147 Vehicle Care If the 12-volt battery is dead and/or the Contact a professional towing service if the Front Attachment Points engine will not start, the vehicle will not disabled vehicle must be transported. GM move. Try to jump start the vehicle. Refer recommends a flatbed tow truck to to Jump Starting - North America 0 142 transport a disabled vehicle.

  • Page 148: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Caution Damage caused by improper maintenance Your vehicle is an important investment. General Information can lead to costly repairs and may not be This section describes the required General Information ....147 maintenance for the vehicle.
  • Page 149 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use vehicles, Refer to the information in the Maintenance Wiper Blades maintenance needs vary. There may need to Schedule Additional Required Services - Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in be more frequent checks and services.
  • Page 150 Service and Maintenance Caution To prevent scratching, never use abrasive cleaners on automotive glass. Abrasive cleaners or aggressive cleaning may damage the rear window defogger. Cleaning the windshield with water during the first three to six months of ownership will reduce tendency to fog.

  • Page 151: Customer Information

    Roadside Assistance Program ..150 information. View your GM Rewards Card chevrolet.com or a GMC Account (U.S.) Radio Frequency Statement ... . 152 earnings and My Chevrolet Rewards points at gmc.com...
  • Page 152 Highway: Tow to the nearest Chevrolet/ snow tires, chains, or other traction vehicle s powertrain warranty. GMC dealer for warranty service, or if the devices In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is vehicle was in a crash and cannot be Service is not provided if a vehicle is in an covered.

  • Page 153: Reporting Safety Defects

    Customer Information maintained public road, which includes ice covered, however any cost for parts and Reporting Safety Defects and winter roads. Off-road use is not labor for repairs not covered by the covered. warranty are the owner responsibility. Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Services Specific to Canadian-Purchased Radio Frequency Statement...

  • Page 154: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government

    Administrator, NHTSA Reporting Safety Defects to In the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782, or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. General Motors GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Chevrolet P.O. Box 33172 You can also obtain other information...

  • Page 155: Cybersecurity

    Customer Information How far (if at all) the driver was control the vehicle. These modules may compromise your private data. To minimize depressing the accelerator and/or brake store data to help the dealer technician security risks, please do not connect your pedal;...
  • Page 156 Customer Information with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as permitted by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not...

  • Page 157: Index

    Index Index Brake System Warning Light ....65 Additional Brakes Maintenance and Care ....148 Electric Parking Brake .
  • Page 158 Index Hill and Mountain Roads ....74 How to Wear Seat Belts Properly ..21 Danger, Warning, and Caution .
  • Page 159 Index Lights (cont'd) Parking Replacing Tire Pressure ......66 Extended ....... 85 Airbag System .
  • Page 160 Index Seats Tires (cont'd) Different Size ......130 Adjustment, Front ..... . . 12 Vehicle If a Tire Goes Flat .

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