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2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-1
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-11
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Hybrid
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 9-7
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-16
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-16
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-18
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . 11-1
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-2
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    2012 Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon/Yukon Denali Hybrid In Brief ......1-1 Climate Controls ... . . 8-1 Service and Maintenance .
  • Page 2 Introduction The names, logos, emblems, Please refer to the purchase Canadian Vehicle Owners slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your Propriétaires Canadiens vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm each of this manual including, but not limited the features found on your vehicle.
  • Page 3 Introduction Using this Supplement This supplement contains information specific to the unique components of the vehicle. It does not explain everything you need to know about the vehicle. Read this supplement along with the owner manual to learn about the vehicle's features and controls.
  • Page 4 Introduction NOTES...

  • Page 5: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Initial Drive To enable the Range Selection feature: Information 1. Move the column shift lever Initial Drive Information to the M (Manual) position. Transmission The current range will appear Transmission ....1-1 next to the M.

  • Page 6: Hybrid Features

    In Brief Four-Wheel Drive AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Hybrid Features Drive): This setting is ideal for If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, use when road surface traction High Voltage Safety you can send the engine's driving conditions are variable. power to all four wheels for extra Information 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): traction.
  • Page 7 In Brief Fuel Economy Gauge Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature Start the engine as you would any other engine. See Starting the Engine in the owner manual for more information on starting. The hybrid system provides very quiet engine starting. If pulling a trailer with trailer brakes, see Trailer Towing on page 9 16 for more information.
  • Page 8 In Brief Engine OFF and AUTO STOP Auto Start Regenerative Braking modes are indicated on the The vehicle also has an Auto Start Regenerative braking enables the tachometer display. When the feature. The engine will remain off electric drive motor to operate as a tachometer needle indicates OFF, while in Auto Stop mode until generator when coasting or braking.

  • Page 9: Performance And Maintenance

    In Brief In the event of a controller problem, Service Performance and the brake pedal may be harder to Maintenance Never try to do your own service on push and the stopping distance may hybrid components. You can be be longer. injured and the vehicle can be Tire Sealant and See Regenerative Braking on...
  • Page 10 In Brief NOTES...

  • Page 11: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Front Seats Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust the power seat: Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the (Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid) front of the control up or down. Front Seats Raise or lower the entire seat by Power Seat Adjustment...

  • Page 12: Airbag System

    Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Airbag System To operate the vehicle, the automatic hybrid battery disconnect (Tahoe and Yukon Hybrid) must be reconnected by a qualified Replacing Airbag System service technician and sensing To recline the seatback: Parts after a Crash system parts will need to be 1.

  • Page 13: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Information Displays Controls Driver Information Controls Center (DIC) ....5-11 Power Outlets Vehicle Messages Power Outlet Alternating Vehicle Messages ... 5-12 Controls Current Battery Voltage and Charging...
  • Page 14 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet The power outlet is not designed for comes on when in use. The ignition and may not work properly if the must be in ON/RUN and equipment following are plugged in: requiring less than 150 watts is Equipment with high initial plugged into the outlet, and no...
  • Page 15 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Instrument Cluster English version shown, Metric similar...
  • Page 16 Instruments and Controls Tachometer The gauge moves to the left when braking and to the right when accelerating. When either are done aggressively, the efficiency is decreased. Fuel Gauge English When the ignition is on, the fuel When the ignition is in ON/RUN, gauge shows approximately how the tachometer indicates the vehicle much fuel is left in the tank.
  • Page 17 Instruments and Controls Listed are four situations that may Fuel Economy Gauge occur with the fuel gauge, none of these indicate a problem: At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads F (full). It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gauge indicated.
  • Page 18 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure When the engine is running, readings in the low pressure zone Gauge may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon a possible. WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
  • Page 19 Instruments and Controls AUTO STOP Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge When the engine goes into AUTO STOP mode, the oil pressure gauge drops to zero. Oil pressure returns to the normal operating range after the engine starts. See Starting the Vehicle on page 9 2 for more information.
  • Page 20 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Have it checked right away. If a If the warning light comes on and a short distance must be driven with chime sounds there could be a the light on, be certain to turn off all brake problem.
  • Page 21 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the ABS light stays on, turn the WARNING ignition off, if the light comes on (ABS) Warning Light while driving, stop as soon as it is The brake system might not be safely possible and turn the ignition working properly if the brake off.
  • Page 22 5-10 Instruments and Controls ® StabiliTrak OFF Light If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on the system does not assist in while driving, and a message controlling the vehicle. Turn on the displays in the Driver Information StabiliTrak/TCS system and the Center (DIC), have the vehicle indicator light turns off.

  • Page 23: Information Displays

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Lack of proper engine oil Information Displays this information on the DIC. This is maintenance can damage the normal. See Charging System engine. The repairs would not be Light in the owner manual for more Driver Information covered by the vehicle warranty.

  • Page 24: Vehicle Messages

    5-12 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and towed to the nearest dealer for service. See Brakes, Brake Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC System Warning Light, and ABS indicate the status of the vehicle or Brake System Warning Light in the SERVICE BATTERY some action may be needed to owner manual.
  • Page 25 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Auto Stops will be disabled when Service Vehicle Messages Transmission Messages this message is displayed. If the SERVICE HYBRID SYSTEM SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE vehicle is in Auto Stop mode when this message appears, the engine If this message is displayed on the This message may display will instantly start.
  • Page 26 5-14 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

  • Page 27: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction The display shows: Auto Stop System Infotainment Battery Charging For vehicles with a navigation radio Engine Idle system, see the Navigation System Introduction Two Wheel and Four Wheel manual for more information. Infotainment ....7-1 Drive Modes for: Engine Power Battery Power...
  • Page 28 Infotainment System NOTES...

  • Page 29: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control At mild temperatures, select a warmer air conditioner temperature Systems or turn the air conditioner off to get maximum fuel economy. Climate Control Systems For more information on the Continuous air conditioner use can vehicle's climate control system, Climate Control Systems .
  • Page 30 Climate Controls NOTES...

  • Page 31: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Drive Systems Driving Information Four-Wheel Drive ... . 9-10 Operating Steering Brakes Regenerative Braking ..9-15 Electric Power Steering Driving Information Towing Your vehicle has electric power...

  • Page 32: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating The hybrid battery voltage, Starting and Start the engine as you would any temperature or power limits are other engine. See Starting the Operating not exceeded. In very hot Engine in the owner manual for conditions, Auto Stop may be more information on starting.
  • Page 33 Driving and Operating When the tachometer needle Some of the vehicle conditions EV Mode indicates AUTO STOP, the hybrid that may cause the engine to Auto The vehicle also has an Electric system is on, the engine is not Start are: Vehicle (EV) mode which uses only running, but may Auto Start at any The hood is opened.
  • Page 34 Driving and Operating Engine Coolant Heater 3. Plug the cord into a normal, The length of time the heater should grounded 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on The engine coolant heater can several factors. Ask a dealer in the provide easier starting and better area where you will be parking the WARNING...
  • Page 35 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Engine Running gear not in N (Neutral). If you And, if you leave the vehicle WARNING are pulling a trailer, see Driving with the engine running, it could Characteristics and Towing Tips overheat and even catch fire.

  • Page 36: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating Torque Lock Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) If parking on a hill and the Running the Vehicle transmission not shifted into However, once the brake pedal is P (Park) properly, the weight of While Parked released, the vehicle can move. the vehicle may put too much The vehicle s engine can also It is better not to park with the...

  • Page 37: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the The vehicle has an electronic shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully vehicle will be free to roll even position indicator within the in P (Park) with the parking brake...
  • Page 38 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth Shifting out of P (Park) or You may want to shift the to get out of snow, ice, or sand N (Neutral) with the engine transmission to a lower gear without damaging the transmission, running at high speed may selection if the transmission shifts...
  • Page 39 Driving and Operating Spinning the tires or Manual Mode The vehicle can automatically shift holding the vehicle in one to lower gears as it adjusts to Range Selection Mode place on a hill using only the driving conditions. When 3 (Third) is accelerator pedal may damage selected, 1 (First) through 3 (Third) the transmission.

  • Page 40: Drive Systems

    9-10 Driving and Operating In the M3 gear range, effective Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement engine braking occurs at speeds and during tight turns, you may above 56 km/h (35 mph). experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive steering system.
  • Page 41 Driving and Operating 9-11 Automatic Transfer Case should take the vehicle to your 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): dealer for service. An indicator light Use the four-wheel high position will flash while shifting. It will stay on when you need extra traction, such when the shift is completed.
  • Page 42 9-12 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Shifting Into Four-Wheel WARNING High or AUTO (Automatic Drive Low Four-Wheel Drive) When Four-Wheel Low is engaged, Shifting the transfer case to Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel vehicle speed should be kept below N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle High or AUTO position.
  • Page 43 Driving and Operating 9-13 Shifting the transmission Shifting Out of Four-Wheel damaging the vehicle, always wait into gear before the requested Drive Low for the mode indicator lights to mode indicator light has stopped stop flashing before shifting the To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low flashing could damage the transmission into gear.
  • Page 44 9-14 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral Low position. The N (Neutral) Shifting Out of Neutral light will come on when the To shift the transfer case into To shift the transfer case out of transfer case shift to N (Neutral) N (Neutral): N (Neutral): is complete.

  • Page 45: Brakes

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Shifting the transmission Brakes and uses regenerative braking, into gear before the Four-Wheel conventional hydraulic braking or a Drive Low indicator light has combination of both as necessary. Regenerative Braking stopped flashing could damage Because the controller applies the the transfer case.

  • Page 46: Towing

    9-16 Driving and Operating Towing Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the How heavy can a trailer safely be? tow vehicle and it has all the General Towing It depends on how the rig is used. required trailering equipment.
  • Page 47 Driving and Operating 9-17 Towing Equipment The message goes off after the trailer brakes have been released. Trailer Brakes No other action is necessary. For more information, see Towing If a trailer is being towed that has Equipment in the owner manual. trailer brakes and the trailer brakes are manually applied while driving slower than 40 km/h (25 mph), the...
  • Page 48 9-18 Driving and Operating NOTES...

  • Page 49: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ... 10-25 Bulb Replacement ..10-14 Storing the Tire Sealant and Taillamps, Turn Signal, Compressor Kit .

  • Page 50: Doing Your Own Service Work

    10-2 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service WARNING work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own You can be injured and the about how to service the vehicle vehicle could be damaged if you Service Work than this manual can.
  • Page 51 Vehicle Care 10-3 NOTES...

  • Page 52: Engine Compartment

    10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.0L V8 Engine...
  • Page 53 Vehicle Care 10-5 A. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. DMCM Coolant Surge Tank in the owner manual. See Brakes in the owner Pressure Cap. See Drive manual. Motor/Generator Control B. Drive Motor/Generator Control Module (DMCM) Coolant See Engine Compartment Module (DMCM).

  • Page 54: Automatic Transmission

    10-6 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, scheduled maintenance intervals. prepare the vehicle as follows: Fluid See Scheduled Maintenance 1. Start the engine and park the in the owner manual. Be sure to When to Check and Change vehicle on a level surface.
  • Page 55 Vehicle Care 10-7 6. Using the TRANS TEMP Use this cold check procedure to 3. Install the dipstick by pushing reading, determine and check fluid level when the it back in all the way, wait perform the appropriate check transmission temperature is three seconds, and then pull it procedure.
  • Page 56 10-8 Vehicle Care 6. Perform a hot check at the The fluid level rises as fluid 4. Check both sides of the dipstick first opportunity after the temperature increases, so it is and read the lower level. Repeat transmission reaches a important to ensure the transmission the check procedure to verify the normal operating temperature...

  • Page 57: Drive Motor/Generator

    Vehicle Care 10-9 If the fluid level is low, add only Drive Motor/Generator Drive Motor/Generator enough fluid to bring the level Control Module (DMCM) Control Module (DMCM) into the HOT band. It does not Coolant Surge Tank Cooling System take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter (1 Pint).
  • Page 58 10-10 Vehicle Care If the coolant inside the DMCM Notice: Running the engine when coolant surge tank is boiling, do not there is a leak in the hybrid do anything else until it cools down. cooling system can cause the hybrid cooling system to lose all coolant and can damage the system.
  • Page 59 Vehicle Care 10-11 WARNING WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a You can be burned if you spill hot cooling system can blow out coolant on hot engine parts. and burn you badly. They are Coolant contains ethylene glycol under pressure, and if you turn and it will burn if the engine parts the coolant surge tank pressure are hot enough.
  • Page 60 10-12 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN without starting the engine. The hybrid cooling pumps will run and any trapped air will purge to the surge tank. 5. Add the pre mixed DEX COOL, 6. Then replace the DMCM available at your dealer, until the coolant surge tank pressure cap.

  • Page 61: Battery

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Battery If an airbag inflates or the vehicle Vehicle Storage has been in a crash, the vehicle's This vehicle has a standard 12 volt sensing system might command the WARNING battery and a high voltage hybrid automatic hybrid battery disconnect battery.

  • Page 62: Four-Wheel Drive

    10-14 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the Bulb Replacement vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case For the proper type of replacement surface. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant page 10 15.

  • Page 63: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Taillamps, Turn Signal, 1. Open the liftgate. See Power 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb Liftgate in the owner manual. socket and insert it into the Stoplamps, and Back-Up taillamp assembly. Turn the Lamps bulb socket clockwise into the taillamp assembly until it clicks.

  • Page 64: Electrical System

    10-16 Vehicle Care Electrical System Fuses and Circuit The vehicle also has a special fuse in the battery box for the 300-volt Breakers batteries. If this fuse has failed and High Voltage Devices and needs to be replaced, the vehicle The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Wiring will be disabled and you will need...

  • Page 65: Engine Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Compartment Fuse Block Hybrid Auxiliary Engine Compartment Fuse Block The hybrid auxiliary engine compartment fuse block is located in the engine compartment near the front of the vehicle. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 4 for more information on its location.

  • Page 66: Tire Pressure

    10-18 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Fuses Usage Relays Usage Tire Pressure Cabin Heater Pump Drive Motor/Generator PUMP Tires need the correct amount of Control Module 1 air pressure to operate effectively. COOL Drive Motor/Generator Coolant Pump PUMP Notice: Neither tire Control Module 2 underinflation nor Cooling Fan Low...
  • Page 67 Vehicle Care 10-19 Overinflated tires, or tires For additional information regarding Remove the valve cap from the tire how much weight the vehicle can valve stem. Press the tire gauge that have too much air, can carry, and an example of the Tire firmly onto the valve to get a result in: and Loading Information label, see...

  • Page 68: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-20 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor inflate the tires to the recommended A Tire and Loading Information label pressure shown on the tire loading shows the size of the original Operation information label. See Vehicle Load equipment tires and the correct Limits in the owner manual for inflation pressure for the tires when This vehicle may have a Tire...
  • Page 69 Vehicle Care 10-21 Replacement tires or wheels Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits Some of the conditions that can do not match the original use a GM approved liquid tire cause these to come on are: equipment tires or wheels. sealant. Using non-approved tire The TPMS sensor matching Tires and wheels other than sealants could damage the TPMS...
  • Page 70 10-22 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS sensor matching 6. Proceed to the passenger side process is: front tire, and repeat the Process procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique 7. Proceed to the passenger side identification code.

  • Page 71: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-23 Tire Rotation Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire Tires should be rotated every Pressure Monitor Operation on 12 000 km (7,500 mi). page 10 20. Any time unusual wear is Check that all wheel nuts are noticed, rotate the tires as soon properly tightened.

  • Page 72: Tire Chains

    10-24 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and This vehicle has a tire inflator kit. may require the same correction as WARNING There is no spare tire, no tire used in a skid.
  • Page 73 Vehicle Care 10-25 If a tire goes flat, avoid further temporarily. The kit uses a liquid tire WARNING (Continued) tire and wheel damage by driving sealant to seal small punctures in slowly to a level place and stopping, the tread area of the tire. It can cause unconsciousness well off the road, if possible.
  • Page 74 10-26 Vehicle Care The tire sealant and compressor The kit includes: WARNING can be used to temporarily seal punctures up to 6 mm (¼ inch) in Storing the tire sealant and the tread area of the tire. It can compressor kit or other also be used to inflate an under equipment in the passenger inflated tire.
  • Page 75 Vehicle Care 10-27 Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly and Compressor Kit to Read and follow the safe handling to a level place. Turn on the hazard Temporarily Seal and Inflate instructions on the label adhered to warning flashers.

  • Page 76: Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-28 Vehicle Care 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G) The pressure gauge (E) will Notice: If the recommended onto the tire valve stem. Turn it initially show a high pressure pressure cannot be reached after clockwise until it is tight. while the compressor pushes the approximately 25 minutes, the sealant into the tire.
  • Page 77 Vehicle Care 10-29 11. Unplug the power plug (C) from Do not exceed the speed on If the tire pressure has not the accessory power outlet in this label until the damaged tire dropped more than 68 kPa the vehicle. is repaired or replaced.
  • Page 78 10-30 Vehicle Care Using the Tire Sealant and See If a Tire Goes Flat on 7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto page 10 24 for other important the tire valve stem and press the Compressor Kit without safety warnings. lever down to secure it.
  • Page 79 Vehicle Care 10-31 11. Inflate the tire to the 13. Unplug the power plug (C) from Removal and Installation of the recommended inflation the accessory power outlet in Sealant Canister pressure using the pressure the vehicle. To remove the sealant canister: gauge (E).

  • Page 80: Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit

    10-32 Vehicle Care To install a new sealant canister: Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) with the slot in the air The tire sealant and compressor kit compressor. is located under the storage tray on 2.

  • Page 81: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Jump Starting WARNING Batteries can hurt you. They can WARNING be dangerous because: Personal injury, death, or damage They contain acid that can to the vehicle can result if you try burn you. jump starting or using a battery They contain gas that can charger on the high voltage explode or ignite.
  • Page 82 10-34 Vehicle Care 1. Check the other vehicle. It must To avoid the possibility of the 3. Turn off the ignition on both have a 12 volt battery with a vehicles rolling, set the parking vehicles. Unplug unnecessary negative ground system. brake firmly on both vehicles accessories plugged into the involved in the jump start...
  • Page 83 Vehicle Care 10-35 WARNING WARNING (Continued) An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that when the engine is not running first. If you do not, explosive gas and can injure you. Keep hands, could be present. clothing and tools away from any Battery fluid contains acid that underhood electric fan.
  • Page 84 10-36 Vehicle Care 6. Check that the jumper cables 7. Connect the red positive (+) Do not let the other end touch do not have loose or missing cable to the positive (+) terminal anything until the next step. insulation. If they do, you could of the vehicle with the dead The other end of the negative ( ) get a shock.
  • Page 85 Vehicle Care 10-37 Notice: If the jumper cables are Jumper Cable Removal To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.

  • Page 86: Towing

    10-38 Vehicle Care Towing Here are some important things Dinghy Towing to consider before recreational Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles vehicle towing: Recreational Vehicle What is the towing capacity Towing of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle manufacturer's vehicle...
  • Page 87 Vehicle Care 10-39 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles (Denali) Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles WARNING (except Denali) Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured.
  • Page 88 10-40 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Front Towing Two-wheel drive vehicles should not Use the following procedure to dolly be towed with the rear wheels on tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from (Front Wheels Off the Ground) the ground. Two-wheel drive the front: Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles transmissions have no provisions...
  • Page 89 Vehicle Care 10-41 5. Shift the transfer case to Dolly Towing Rear Towing 2. Drive the rear wheels onto N (Neutral). For more information the dolly. (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) on Shifting into N (Neutral) , 3. Firmly set the parking brake. see Four Wheel Drive in the See Parking Brake in the owner manual.

  • Page 90: Appearance Care

    10-42 Vehicle Care Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Appearance Care WARNING Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive the rear: vehicle's transfer case into When scraping the windshield glass N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 1.
  • Page 91 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and Maintenance Schedule Maintenance In addition to the scheduled maintenance services described in Maintenance Schedule the owner manual, the following Maintenance Schedule ..11-1 service should be performed. Recommended Fluids, Tire Rotation and Required Lubricants, and Parts Services Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi...
  • Page 92 11-2 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids identified below are specific to the hybrid vehicle and can be obtained from your dealer. See the owner manual for the other fluids and lubricants recommended for the vehicle. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de ionized water and...
  • Page 93 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ....12-2 Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-3...
  • Page 94 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Automatic Transmission* (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 10.9 L 11.5 qt Cooling System Drive Motor Generator Control Module Cooling System 2.7 L 2.9 qt 6.0L V8 Engine Cooling System 17.3 L 18.3 qt Fuel Tank...
  • Page 95 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 96 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 97 INDEX Adjustments Canadian Vehicle Owners ..ii Door Lumbar, Front Seats ... 3-1 Capacities and Ajar Messages ....5-12 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Specifications .
  • Page 98 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Oil Pressure Gauge ... 5-6 Gauges Jump Starting ....10-33 Pressure Light ....5-10 Engine Coolant Running While Parked .
  • Page 99 INDEX Messages Shifting Battery Voltage and Into Park ..... . . 9-4 Reclining Seatbacks ... . 3-2 Charging .
  • Page 100 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Rotation ....10-23 Using This Supplement ... iii Sealant and Compressor Kit .

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