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2005 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

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

Rear Seats

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

Safety Belts

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

Child Restraints

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

Airbag System

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

Restraint System Check

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

Keys

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

Doors and Locks

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

Windows

................................................. 2-12

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................... 2-29

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OnStar

System

...................................... 2-34

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HomeLink

Wireless Control System

Storage Areas

......................................... 2-40

Sunroof

.................................................. 2-44

Vehicle Personalization

Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

...................................... 3-20

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

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

............................ 2-14

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

........... 2-36

............................. 2-45

.......................... 3-4

........ 3-28

.................. 3-46

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-66

Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-49

Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1

Service

..................................................... 5-3

Fuel

......................................................... 5-5

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

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

Rear Axle

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

Front Axle

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

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

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

Appearance Care

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

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-105

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1

Maintenance Schedule

Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Index ................................................................ 1

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

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

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

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

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

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Page 1 2005 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Audio System(s) ........3-66 Front Seats ..........1-3 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Rear Seats ..........1-8 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Safety Belts ..........
Page 2 Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the How to Use This Manual GMC Truck Emblem, and the names YUKON and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Many people read the owner manual from beginning to Corporation.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We symbol means “Do Not,” use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things “Do Not do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with Notice: These mean there is something that could the text describing the operation or information damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-3 Rear Seat Passengers ........1-41 Power Seats ..........1-3 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Power Lumbar ..........1-4 Children and Small Adults ......1-44 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Safety Belt Extender ........1-47 Reclining Seatbacks ........1-6 Child Restraints ..........1-47 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Older Children ..........1-47...
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........1-70 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-84 Where Are the Airbags? ........1-73 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .....1-76 Vehicle ............1-84 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .......1-77 Restraint System Check ........1-85 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .......1-77 Checking the Restraint Systems ......1-85 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ..1-78...
Page 9 Front Seats Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle. Power Seats Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. Vertical Control: You can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback.
Page 10 Power Lumbar To increase support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease support, press and hold the rear of the control. Let go of the control when the lower Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with power seatback reaches the desired level of support.
Page 11 Heated Seats The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat If your vehicle is equipped cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able with this feature, the to feel heat in about two minutes.
Page 12 Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: The vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you moving.
Page 13 Head Restraints The head restraints tilt forward and rearward also. To adjust the tilt for either of the front head restraints, pull it toward you until you hear a click. There are four positions available: initial position, ﬁrst click, second click and third click. Each position will click into place.
Page 14 Rear Seats Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position when ﬁnished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place. Rear Seat Operation Yukon XL Denali: The passenger’s side of the second row 60/40 or rear bucket seat has an easy entry/exit Entering or Exiting the Third Row feature.
Page 15 3. Pull (push if you are exiting the third row with no Be sure to return the seat to the passenger position assistance) the seat forward until it stops. when ﬁnished. Pull forward and push rearward on the seat to make sure it is locked in place. CAUTION: Heated Seats The buttons used to...
Page 16 60/40 Split Bench Seat To fold the rear seat, do the following: 1. Make sure that nothing is under or in front of If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seats can be the seat. folded to give you more cargo space. 2.
Page 17 If the seatback cannot fold ﬂat because it interferes with the cushion, try moving the front seat forward and/or bringing the front seatback more upright. On Yukon XL Denali models only, once the seatbacks are folded down, the rear seat footwell area will be exposed and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panel(s).
Page 18 Returning the Seats to an Upright Position CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not CAUTION: properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person If the seatback is not locked, it could move wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 19 50/50 Split Bench Seat To return the seat to the upright position, do the following: If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s) 1. On Yukon XL Denali models, lift the load ﬂoor can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removed panels and latch them into the seatback.
Page 20 Unfolding the Seatbacks 2. Push forward on the seatback to make sure it is locked into position. Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: 1. Fold the seatbacks forward using the instructions listed previously. If the seatback is not locked, it could move 2.
Page 21 Returning the Seat(s) to an Upright 2. While still holding the lever 3 toward you, grasp the top of the seat and pull it toward you slightly. Position 3. Let go of lever 3 and pull the seat completely down. 4.
Page 22 Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seats 3. To unlatch the rear of the seat from the ﬂoor, To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following: pull up on the release lever labeled 2 at the 1. Open the liftgate. rear of the seat, and lift 2.
Page 23 Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide If the seatback is not locked, it could move the protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 24 Folding the Seatback 2. Once the latches are engaged, let the seat drop into place. Release the lever CAUTION: labeled 1 and pull the seatback up using the assist strap on the If the seatback is not locked, it could move outboard side of the forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 25 Unfolding the Seatback Tilting the Full Bench Seat 1. To return the seatback to an upright position, CAUTION: pull up on the release lever labeled 1 and then pull up on If the seatback is not locked, it could move the seatback until forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 26 3. Lift the rear of the seat up from the ﬂoor and push it 4. While holding the seat forward. You will not be able to unlatch the seat forward, pull the from the ﬂoor unless the seatback is folded down. support rod out from the retainer clips and ﬂip it down until it...
Page 27 Returning the Seat to an Upright Removing the Bench Seat Position To remove the bench seat, do the following: To return the seatback to the upright position, do the 1. Open the liftgate. following: 2. Fold the seatback 1. Pull the lever on the forward onto the seat support rod bracket cushion by using...
Page 28 3. To unlatch the rear of 4. Pull on the release the seat from the ﬂoor, strap located in the pull up on the release lower middle of lever labeled 2 at the seat to unlatch the the rear of the seat and seat from the ﬂoor lift the rear of the and pull the seat out.
Page 29 Replacing the Bench Seat CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide If the seatback is not locked, it could move the protection needed in a crash. The person forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
Page 30 Bucket Seats Folding the Seatbacks The seatbacks on the bucket seats may be folded If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be forward to give you more cargo space. reclined and the seats can be folded to give you more cargo room.
Page 31 3. Pull the seatback release lever upward and pull the seatback up and fold it down until it is ﬂat. Yukon Denali lever shown, Yukon XL Denali similar 2. On the Yukon XL Denali models, you must remove the headrest and store it on the top of the seat If the seatback cannot fold ﬂat because it interferes with cushion.
Page 32 Returning the Seatbacks to an Upright On Yukon XL Denali models, once the seatbacks are folded down, the rear seat footwell area will be exposed Position and will have to be covered by the load ﬂoor panel. To create a load ﬂoor, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 33 Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo This part of the manual tells you how to use safety area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a belts properly. It also tells you some things you should collision, people riding in these areas are more not do with safety belts.
Page 34 Why Safety Belts Work A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of it goes.
Page 35 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 1-29...
Page 36 The person keeps going until stopped by something. In or the instrument panel... a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-30...
Page 37 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 38 Driver Position If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Lap-Shoulder Belt You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear accident —...
Page 39 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-47. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 40 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 41 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 42 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 43 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 44 What wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 45: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 46: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Third Row — Lap Belt To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-32. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing.
Page 47: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 48 Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. Here is how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock.
Page 49 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones.
Page 50: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides For
The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.
Page 51 There is one guide for each passenger position with a lap-shoulder belt in the rear seats. Here is how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: Third Row Seat For the third row, remove the guide from its storage clip on the side of the seatback.
Page 52 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. CAUTION: 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The guide must be on top of the belt. A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 53: Safety Belt Extender
Child Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-41. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the Older Children shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides.
Page 54 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 55 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. If the child is sitting in the center position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle.
Page 56: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children.
Page 57 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 58 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic types. Newborn infants need complete support, Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, height, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck and age but also whether or not the restraint will...
Page 59: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 60 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 61 How do child restraints work? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 62: Where To Put The Restraint
When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, will have a label saying that it meets federal motor “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 63: Top Strap
If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. CAUTION: (Continued) Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available. If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go.
Page 64: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the top strap under it. Yukon XL Denali A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in CAUTION: the second or third row. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor passenger’s position or the third row outboard seating only one child restraint.
Page 65 Yukon XL Denali Second Row Seat (Bucket Seats Similar) Yukon XL Denali Third Row Seat A top strap anchor is located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row, and for the center seating position in the third row. 1-59...
Page 66 Yukon Denali A child restraint with a top strap should only be used in the second or third row. Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position or the third row driver’s-side and center seating positions if a national or local law requires that the top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
Page 67: Lower Anchorages And Top Tethers For Children (Latch System)
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. There are anchors for the center and right side passenger second row seating positions for bench seats, and the outboard passenger positions for bucket seats. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts.
Page 68 CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is not attached to its anchorage points, the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint, following the...
Page 69: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH position you want to use, where the bottom of the system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for seatback meets the back of the seat cushion.
Page 70 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-64...
Page 71: Securing A Child Restraint In A Center Rear
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position Second Row The center seat position in the second row has a lap-shoulder belt which works the same way as the safety belt in the rear outside seat positions. For instructions on how to secure a child restraint using a lap-shoulder belt see Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1-63.
Page 72 If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using a lap belt to secure the child restraint in the center seat position in the third row. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Page 73: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. A rear A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child seriously injured or killed if the right front restraint.
Page 74 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. See Top Strap on page 1-57 if your child restraint has one. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say.
Page 75 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child restraint, the retractor to set the lock. pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 76: Airbag System
Airbag System 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and the air bag is off, the off indicator will be lit and stay lit in the inside rearview mirror when the key Your vehicle has airbags — a frontal airbag for the is turned to RUN or START.
Page 77 Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating frontal airbag. CAUTION: (Continued) But these airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations. Frontal airbags for the driver and right front Here are the most important things to know about the passenger are designed to deploy only in airbag system:...
Page 78 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and side impact airbags inﬂate Anyone who is up against, or very close to, with great force, faster than the blink of an any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously eye. If you are too close to an inﬂating airbag, injured or killed.
Page 79: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3-31 for more information.
Page 80 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has one, the driver’s side impact airbag instrument panel on the passenger’s side. is in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to the door. 1-74...
Page 81 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
Page 82: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbag are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or could inﬂate at a different crash speed than if near-frontal crashes.
Page 83: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact airbag. See Airbag System on page 1-70. Side impact airbags In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag sensing are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe side system detects that the vehicle is in a crash.
Page 84: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate CAUTION: to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbags, and only in moderate to severe side collisions for vehicles with a When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the air.
Page 85: Passenger Sensing System
• Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger Recorders on page 7-9.
Page 86 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the passenger’s frontal airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 87 • the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat CAUTION: • a right front passenger takes his/her weight off of the seat for a period of time A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be •...
Page 88 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to make passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child because that person is not sitting properly in the seat.
Page 89 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument Stowing of articles under the passenger’s seat panel cluster ever comes on and stays on, it or between the passenger’s seat cushion and means that something may be wrong with the seatback may interfere with the proper airbag system.
Page 90: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are airbag system parts in several places around Is there anything I might add to the front or your vehicle. You do not want the system to inﬂate sides of the vehicle that could keep the while someone is working on your vehicle.
Page 91: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Checking the Restraint Systems Changing or moving any parts of the front seats, Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors...
Page 92: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
Page 93 Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-4 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Automatic Transmission Operation ....2-21 Tow/Haul Mode ..........2-23 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 All-Wheel Drive ..........2-24 Door Locks ............2-8 Parking Brake ..........2-24 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 94 Section 2 Features and Controls ® HomeLink Wireless Control System ....2-36 Rear Storage Area ........2-42 ® HomeLink Wireless Control System Operation ...2-36 Convenience Net ..........2-42 Cargo Cover ..........2-42 Storage Areas ..........2-40 Glove Box ...........2-40 Sunroof ............2-44 Cupholder(s) ..........2-40 Vehicle Personalization ........2-45 Instrument Panel Storage Area .......2-40 Memory Seat ..........2-45 Center Console Storage Area ......2-40...
Page 95: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 96: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, all door locks, Your keyless entry system operates on a radio tailgate and side storage frequency subject to Federal Communications boxes. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 97: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry system. If the Operation transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet •...
Page 98 Battery Replacement (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. You entry transmitter should last about two years. can choose different feedback options for each press of the lock button.
Page 99 To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, 2. Remove and replace the battery with a do the following: three-volt CR2032 or equivalent battery, positive (+) side up. 3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. Resynchronize the transmitter. See “Resynchronization”...
Page 100: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless entry system or the key. Door Locks To unlock or lock the door from the inside, slide the manual lever forward CAUTION: or rearward.
Page 101: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch or The power door lock the keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate is switches are located on open, the delayed locking feature will delay locking the driver’s and front the doors until ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 102: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door To use one of the locks do the following: Locks 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. To engage the rear door security locks, move the Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock/unlock lever forward. feature which enables you to program your vehicle’s power door locks.
Page 103: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass To unlock the liftgate and liftgate glass from the outside use either the power door locks or the remote keyless entry system. The liftgate glass can be opened using the pushbutton CAUTION: on the liftgate after the doors have been unlocked. To open the entire liftgate, lift the handle located in the It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or center of the door.
Page 104: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 105: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows have an If you have power windows, the controls are located on express-down feature that allows the windows to be each of the side doors. lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down mode.
Page 106: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Theft-Deterrent Systems This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. 1. Open the door. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Page 107 Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. • If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door system, the vehicle should be locked with the door with the manual door lock and open the door.
Page 108: Passlock
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock New Vehicle Break-In enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is break-in.
Page 109: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you turn the key hard.
Page 110: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine 2. If it does not start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control. starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator This feature assists in starting the engine and protects pedal.
Page 111: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is heater. designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine move farther away from the standard position, but can coolant heater can help.
Page 112 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away 1. Turn off the engine. from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged.
Page 113: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator located within the instrument panel cluster. It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 114 To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you ice or sand without damaging your transmission, need more power for passing, and you are: see If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow •...
Page 115: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces.
Page 116: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheels all the time. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle. It is fully automatic, and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions.
Page 117: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 118: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your Automatic Transmission vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock transmission.
Page 119: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.
Page 120: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with CAUTION: the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 121: Mirrors
Mirrors To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius, do the following: 1. Press and hold the on/off button for approximately Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror four seconds until either a ﬂashing F or C appears. ® with OnStar , Compass and 2. Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement.
Page 122 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 123 Compass Calibration Passenger Airbag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag following occurs: indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. For more information, see Passenger Sensing System •...
Page 124: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, The controls are located located above the mirror control, to the middle on the driver’s door position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the armrest.
Page 125: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors Your vehicle may have this feature. CAUTION: When this button is pressed, a defogger warms the driver’s and A convex mirror can make things (like other passenger’s outside vehicles) look farther away than they really are. rearview mirrors to help If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you clear them of ice,...
Page 126: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror With Curb View Assist
® Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror OnStar System with Curb View Assist ® OnStar uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers Your vehicle may have this feature. to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare of the information, and convenience services.
Page 127 Safe and Sound Plan box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; ® ® or speak to an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). • Emergency Services ® OnStar Virtual Advisor • Roadside Assistance ®...
Page 128: Homelink Wireless Control System
® HomeLink Wireless Control This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: System (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 129 Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter ® well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the ®...
Page 130 Gate Operator and Canadian If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Programming Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter (most commonly, a garage door opener).
Page 131 ® ® Using HomeLink Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink on while the signal is being transmitted.
Page 132: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Instrument Panel Storage Area Your vehicle may have a closed storage area on the Glove Box instrument panel above the compact disc changer. You can open the storage area by pressing in the bottom Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle of the lid and the lid will automatically raise up.
Page 133: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier inside the crossrails and siderails to spread the load. If plywood is used, tie it to the siderail supports. You can load things on top of your vehicle with this feature. • Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to Use the crossrails only to keep the load from sliding.
Page 134: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area Cargo Cover Your vehicle may have a storage compartment located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver’s CAUTION: side trim panel. To open the utility compartment, press in on the release An improperly stored cargo cover could be latch and swing the compartment door open.
Page 135 Cargo Tie Downs To remove the cover from the vehicle, do the following: 1. Let the cover go all the way into the holder. Your vehicle may be 2. Then, grasping the passenger’s side cover endcap, equipped with cargo tie push the cover endcap toward the driver’s side of downs in the rear the vehicle.
Page 136: Sunroof
Sunroof The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays. If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction.
Page 137: Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization To store the settings, do the following: 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and Memory Seat side wing area, throttle and brake pedals and both of the outside mirrors to your preference. If your vehicle has this 2.
Page 138 Easy Exit Seat To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered The controls for this memory function are located on the memory control button. driver’s door. To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program •...
Page 139 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Climate Controls ..........3-20 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...3-20 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Outlet Adjustment .........3-25 Horn .............3-6 Rear Climate Control System ......3-26 Tilt Wheel .............3-6 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ....3-28 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Instrument Panel Cluster ........3-29 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7...
Page 140 Section 3 Instrument Panel Fuel Gage ...........3-45 CD Changer ..........3-94 Low Fuel Warning Light .........3-46 Theft-Deterrent Feature ........3-97 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......3-97 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......3-46 Radio Reception ...........3-98 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-47 Care of the Cassette Tape Player ....3-98 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-49 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ......3-99 DIC Vehicle Customization ......3-60...
Page 141 NOTES...
Page 142: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 143 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. J. Fog Lamps Button. See Fog Lamps on page 3-17. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Headlamps on K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See page 3-14.
Page 144: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering also let police know you have a problem. Your front wheel. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on...
Page 145: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
• To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the Flash-to-Pass. See Flash-to-Pass on page 3-8. lever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortable • Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on position and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. page 3-9.
Page 146: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To turn or lane change. change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you.
Page 147: Windshield Wipers
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. the delay settings.
Page 148: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Rear Window Washer/Wiper This knob is located on the (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the instrument panel to the left windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction of the steering wheel. lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle.
Page 149: Cruise Control
Cruise Control CAUTION: (Off): This position turns the system off. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.
Page 150 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, CAUTION: disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control on when you Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you are not using cruise, you might hit a button can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to...
Page 151 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Passing Another Vehicle While Using Control Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will •...
Page 152: Headlamps
Erasing Speed Memory the knob to the off position and release it. The off mode will also cancel and the lamps will return to the AUTO When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your when the vehicle is turned off. This mode is not available cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Page 153: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be lit up either. If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp on and your key is out of the ignition.
Page 154: Puddle Lamps
Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor located on To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille. system off, turn the control to the off position. Be sure it is not covered, or the system will be on You may be able to turn off your Automatic Headlamp whenever the ignition is on.
Page 155: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps The fog lamps will go off whenever your high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go off, the fog lamps will come on again. Use the fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work.
Page 156: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Exit Lighting The dome lamps will come on when you open a door Your vehicle is equipped with an illuminated exit feature. and will slowly dim to off when all doors are closed. When a door is opened, the dome lamps and puddle You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning lamps will come on if the dome override button is in the the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamp...
Page 157: Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with many accessory power outlets. The front outlet is located on the instrument panel behind a hinged door. There is also an outlet located in the center console. Press the button on the side of the console door to access the outlet.
Page 158: Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The front ashtray and lighter are located in the center Dual Automatic Climate Control console near the cupholders. Press on the access door to open it and use the ashtray and lighter. System Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable With this system, you can control the heating, cooling items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 159 Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The passenger’s temperature setting can be set to match the driver’s temperature setting by pressing and The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature holding the AUTO button for four seconds. Both the of the air coming through the system on the driver’s driver and passenger arrows will be displayed.
Page 160 If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature settings Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the are not the same, the opposite side temperature top of the instrument panel near the windshield. This setting will be displayed for an additional sensor regulates air temperature based on sun ﬁve seconds.
Page 161 Pressing this button when the system is off will turn the (Recirculation): Press this button to limit the system on. amount of outside air entering your vehicle. The light on the recirculation button will glow. This is helpful when you (Mode): Press this button to manually change the are trying to limit odors entering your vehicle and for direction of the airﬂow in your vehicle.
Page 162 On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. The air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument snowﬂake symbol will appear on the display when the panel outlets.
Page 163: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment (Defrost): Press this button to defrost the windshield. The system will automatically control the fan Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and on speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode. If the the side of your instrument panel that allow you to outside temperature is 40°F (4°C) or warmer, your air adjust the direction and amount of airﬂow inside the conditioning compressor will automatically run to...
Page 164: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System (Off): Turn the knob, located on the left side of the control panel, to this position to turn the rear climate With this system the front or rear passengers can control system off. control the air temperature, air ﬂow and fan speed for the rear seat passengers.
Page 165 Rear Passenger Console Control (Mode): Press this button to select the air delivery mode and AUTO mode. Choose AUTO if you want To use the rear climate control from the rear passenger the system to automatically regulate the airﬂow. position, use the rear passenger console control. The See “Auto Mode”...
Page 166: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages Indicators and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages on When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on your vehicle.
Page 167: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada similar 3-29...
Page 168: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero. Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel driver information center.
Page 169: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument be provided for several seconds to remind people to panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system buckle their safety belts.
Page 170: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your airbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle If your vehicle has a passenger sensing system, serviced right away.
Page 171 When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun visor says, OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.”...
Page 172: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing The charging system light system. See your dealer for service. will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not...
Page 173: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. When your engine is not Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible running, but the ignition is problem in the electrical system.
Page 174: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
CAUTION: Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident. If the light is still United States Canada on after you have pulled off the road and This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed for ignition key to RUN.
Page 175: Traction Off Light
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If the light stays on, or comes on when you’re driving, your vehicle needs service. You will also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady. If the regular brake system warning light isn’t on, you still have brakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes.
Page 176: Transmission Temperature Gage
Transmission Temperature Gage See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46 for further information. If the transmission ﬂuid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the Driver Information Center will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message, and a chime will sound. Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so.
Page 177: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: • Towing a trailer If your vehicle is equipped with the Tire Pressure • Hot outside air temperatures Monitor system, this light • Hauling a large or heavy load will come on if the system detects low tire •...
Page 178: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, Check Engine Light and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by Your vehicle is equipped your warranty.
Page 179 This light should come on, as a check to show you it is If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, see “If working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not the Light Is On Steady” following. running.
Page 180 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel quality will Some state/provincial and local governments have or cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 181: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 182: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Control Light This light will come on This light comes on brieﬂy when you turn the whenever you set your key toward START. cruise control. The light will stay on until the engine starts. ® If the light ﬂashes, the Passlock system has entered a The light will go out when the cruise control is turned ®...
Page 183: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as soon as possible. This light is displayed When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW when the Tow/Haul mode message will appear.
Page 184: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel. To turn it off, add fuel to the fuel tank. See Fuel on page 5-5.
Page 185: Dic Operation And Displays
DIC Operation and Displays Trip B: Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display. This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when the miles or kilometers.
Page 186 • Fuel Information Button LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the left rear tire. (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information • RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the right button to scroll through the range, fuel used, average rear tire.
Page 187: Dic Warnings And Messages
Customization Button Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will then be calculated (Customization): Press the customization button to starting from that point. If the average fuel economy is not access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and customize reset, it will be continually updated each time you drive.
Page 188 BUCKLE PASSENGER If your vehicle is not equipped with DIC buttons on the steering wheel, press the trip odometer reset stem If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing located on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge system, this message reminds you to buckle the messages and clear them from the display.
Page 189 BUCKLE SEATBELT CHANGE ENGINE OIL If your vehicle is equipped with the passenger sensing This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to system, this message reminds you to buckle the be changed. When you change the engine oil, be driver’s seat belt.
Page 190 CHECK OIL LEVEL CHECK WASHER FLUID If the oil level in the vehicle is low, this message will If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will appear appear on the DIC. Check the oil level and correct it as on the DIC.
Page 191 ENGINE COOLANT HOT Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message an overheat warning appears on the instrument will appear in the DIC. Turn off the air conditioning. If the panel cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon message is still on, or if the engine coolant temperature as possible.
Page 192 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW OIL LIFE RESET If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this This message will appear on the DIC for about message will appear on the DIC. The battery needs 10 seconds after resetting the change engine oil to be replaced in the transmitter.
Page 193 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR REDUCED ENGINE POWER If the passenger’s door is not fully closed and the This message is displayed and you will hear a chime vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on when the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the display and you will hear a chime.
Page 194 SERVICE 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive) SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If a problem occurs with the all-wheel-drive system, this If there is a problem with the brake system, this message message will appear on the DIC. If this message will be displayed on the DIC. If this message appears, appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Page 195 SERVICE RIDE CONTROL SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If a problem occurs with the suspension system, this If your vehicle is equipped with the tire pressure monitor message will appear on the DIC. If this message system, this message will be displayed if any of the appears, stop and turn off the vehicle.
Page 196 STABILITY SYS (System) DISABLED • The message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual to complete its The STABILITY SYS DISABLED message will turn on diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. ® when you press the StabiliTrak button, or when •...
Page 197 TRACTION ACTIVE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the When the traction control system has detected that any transmission temperature warning is displayed on of the vehicle’s wheels are slipping, the traction the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, you control system will activate and this message will appear can damage the transmission.
Page 198: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization The following situations can cause the transmission to operate at higher temperatures: Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that • Towing a trailer allow you to program some features to one setting • Hot outside air temperatures based on your preference.
Page 199 Lock Doors UNLOCK DRIVER: IN PARK: The driver’s door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS appears in the display. To select your preference UNLOCK DOORS: KEY OUT: All of the doors for automatic locking, press the select button while will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition.
Page 200 Lock Feedback Press the customization button until DOOR LOCK DELAY appears in the display. To select your Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK preference for delayed locking, press the select button appears in the display. To select your preference for while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed on the DIC.
Page 201 Unlock Feedback Headlamp Delay Press the customization button until UNLOCK Press the customization button until HEADLAMP FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your DELAY appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when preference for how long the headlamps will stay on unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button...
Page 202 Perimeter Lights EASY EXIT SEAT: ON: The driver’s seat will move to the exit position when the key is removed from the Press the customization button until PERIMETER ignition. LIGHTS appears in the display. To select your Choose one of the available options and press the preference for perimeter lighting, press the select button customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to while PERIMETER LIGHTS is displayed on the DIC.
Page 203 CURB VIEW: BOTH: The driver’s and passenger’s Choose one of the available options and press the outside mirrors will be tilted down when the vehicle is customization button while your choice is displayed on shifted into REVERSE (R). the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. For more information on alarm warning type, see Choose one of the available options and press the Content Theft-Deterrent on page 2-14.
Page 204: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds, as long as you are in the odometer mode. Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB Display Units radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer.
Page 205: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with Cassette and CD Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the MN button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS) information, press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until...
Page 206 Playing the Radio This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on may broadcast incorrect information that will cause and off.
Page 207 Finding a Station AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): If your vehicle is ® equipped with a Bose audio system, it includes Bose ® AudioPilot noise compensation technology. When BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, ® turned on, AudioPilot continuously adjusts the audio AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 208 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be programmed or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to on the six numbered pushbuttons, by performing the increase or to decrease.
Page 209 NORMAL: This setting provides the best overall vehicle To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle sound quality for all seating locations. position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. ALL CENTERED will DRIVER: This setting gives the driver the best sound appear on the display, you will hear a beep, and quality.
Page 210 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 12 PTYs 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type (six FM1 and six FM2), can be programmed on the select mode.
Page 211 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system has message, the information symbol will appear on the been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If display. Press this button to see the message. The CAL ERR appears on the display, it means that the radio message may display the artist, song title, call in phone has not been conﬁgured properly for the vehicle and...
Page 212 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language Updating Updating...
Page 213 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 214 Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 215 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quickly SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or the reverse the tape. The radio will play while the tape TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN reverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. The appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 216 Cassette Tape Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your GM dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it down and provide it to CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on your GM dealer when reporting the problem.
Page 217 Playing a CD Notice: If you add paper labels to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The scratched or damaged CDs, you could damage the player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 218 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long quickly advance within a track. Press and hold this the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at time will appear on the display.
Page 219 CD Messages Listening to a DVD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) reasons: system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is •...
Page 220: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. The Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system that driver cannot safely view the video screen while includes Radio Data System (RDS) information and driving and should not try to do so. XM™...
Page 221 Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or connectors input right and left audio. Refer to the direct sunlight. This could damage the headphones manufacturer’s instructions for proper connection of the and repairs would not be covered by your warranty. auxiliary device.
Page 222 Audio Output Video Screen Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be The video screen is located in the overhead console. To heard through the following possible sources: use the video screen, push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down. Adjust the screen’s •...
Page 223 The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in. The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs. Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD player.
Page 224 Playing a Disc (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue up into the loading slot.
Page 225 Ejecting a Disc Remote Control Buttons Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on the remote control. If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed, the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time.
Page 226 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The numeric keypad (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the provides you with the capability of direct chapter, color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and title, and track number selection. dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press this button to and increase low audio produced by some DVDs.
Page 227 When the DVD is playing, press the pause button then (Return): Press this button to exit the current press the fast forward button. The DVD will continue active menu and return to the previous menu. This playing in a slow play mode. To cancel slow play mode, button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a press the play/pause button.
Page 228 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input in on or accessory. picture moves or scrolls. connections at both The parental control devices. button might have been Change the Video Format turned on.
Page 229 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, I If the stop button was Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume or buzzes.
Page 230: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Messages It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle. The following errors may be displayed on the video ® * Excludes the OnStar System. screen: Cleaning the Video Screen Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not readable, Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth...
Page 231 SEEK : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or the previous selection.
Page 232: Cd Changer
CD Changer To load a CD, perform the following steps: 1. Press the LOAD button. Available positions will blink green. 2. Select a position by pressing the numbered button with the green blinking light. If a button is not pressed within ﬁve seconds, the changer will go to the lowest available position.
Page 233 To eject a single CD, perform the following steps: 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next track. If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once, 1. Press the eject button (upward pointing arrow). The the player will continue moving forward through the CD. buttons with loaded CDs will blink green.
Page 234 • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous track on the CD. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
Page 235: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. They include the following: ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your ® (OnStar/Mute): If your vehicle has OnStar , press vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by ®...
Page 236: Radio Reception
XM™ Satellite Radio Service SEEK : Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio there. The radio will only seek stations with a strong reception from coast to coast.
Page 237: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive After you clean the player, press and hold the EJECT cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape button for ﬁve seconds to reset the CLN indicator. head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The The radio will display --- to show the indicator was reset.
Page 238: Care Of The Cd Player
Care of the CD Player XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The use of CD lens cleaners for CD players is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Page 239 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-32 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-34 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Highway Hypnosis ........4-35 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-35 Braking ............4-5 Winter Driving ..........4-37 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ......4-6...
Page 240: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 241 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. For persons under 21, it is against the law in every U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, psychological and developmental reasons for these laws.
Page 242 The law in most U.S. states, and throughout Canada, the street? A person with even a moderate BAC might sets the legal limit at 0.08 percent. In some other not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the countries, the limit is even lower. For example, it is collision.
Page 243: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle And, of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road, whether it is pavement or gravel; the condition of the road, whether it is You have three systems that make your vehicle go where wet, dry, or icy;...
Page 244: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. When you start your engine and begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself. You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on.
Page 245: Braking In Emergencies
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you faster than any driver could. The computer is need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always programmed to make the most of available tire and road decrease stopping distance.
Page 246: Stabilitrak ® System
® StabiliTrak System The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) only when the system ® is both on and activated. It means that an advanced Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak , which computer-controlled system has come on to help your combines antilock brake, traction and stability control vehicle continue to go in the direction in which you’re systems and helps the driver maintain directional control...
Page 247 When the system is turned off, the traction off light will The traction control system is enabled automatically illuminate, and the STABILITY SYS DISABLED when you start your vehicle, and it will activate message will appear on the DIC to warn the driver that and display the TRACTION ACTIVE message in the both the stability system and part of the traction Driver Information Center (DIC) if it senses that any of...
Page 248: Steering
Steering The system will return to normal operation after the brakes have cooled. This can take up to two minutes or longer depending on brake usage. Power Steering Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin If you lose power steering assist because the engine excessively while the traction off, ABS and brake stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITY message...
Page 249 Steering in Emergencies Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more effective systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd work where the tires meet the road.
Page 250: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 251: Passing
Passing • Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a following too closely reduces your area of vision, two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, especially if you are following a larger vehicle.
Page 252: Loss Of Control
• Loss of Control Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out Let us review what driving experts say about what of the right lane to pass. When you are far enough happens when the three control systems —...
Page 253: Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want Vehicle Off Paved Roads the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, your vehicle may straighten out. Always be ready If your vehicle has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, you for a second skid if it occurs.
Page 254 Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that is why it is very important that you read this guide. You will ﬁnd CAUTION: many driving tips and suggestions. These will help make your off-road driving safer and more enjoyable. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than Before You Go Off-Roading the seatbacks can be thrown forward...
Page 255 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 256 Scanning the Terrain Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep terrain.
Page 257 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a ﬁrm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill.
Page 258 Approaching a Hill • Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs, and exposed rocks because When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion. one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend Driving Uphill or cross.
Page 259 • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is the hill. about to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 260 Driving Downhill Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or are about to stall, when going up a hill. When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into consider a number of things: NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine and regain •...
Page 261 Am I likely to stall when going downhill? CAUTION: It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is what to do. Heavy braking when going down a hill can 1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. cause your brakes to overheat and fade.
Page 262 Driving Across an Incline For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to the incline of a hill.
Page 263 Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous.
Page 264 Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you system and your vehicle can stall.
Page 265: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 266 Here are some tips on night driving. You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even • Drive defensively. several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. • Do not drink and drive. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle •...
Page 267: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 268 Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the CAUTION: water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road.
Page 269: City Driving
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips City Driving • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle.
Page 270: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 271 At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check move slightly slower at night.
Page 272: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If you all windows clean inside and outside? must start when you are not fresh —...
Page 273: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 274 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make CAUTION: your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads on page 4-15 for information about driving off-road. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the ignition off is dangerous.
Page 275: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 276 Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? Wet ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet can be even more trouble because it may offer the least the road probably have good traction.
Page 277 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If serious situation.
Page 278 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle.
Page 279: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 280: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Recovery Hooks First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The will clear the area around your front wheels. If your hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may ®...
Page 281: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle CAUTION: It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, These hooks, when used, are under a lot of cargo and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 282 Tire and Loading Information Label The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For more information on tires and inﬂation see Tires on page 5-56 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62.
Page 283 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle.
Page 284 Example 2 Example 3 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 2 = for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) Weight 200 lbs 1000 lbs (453 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 285 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label weigh station and weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Page 286 Using heavier suspension components to get added There’s also important loading information for off-road durability might not change your weight ratings. Ask your driving in this manual. See “Loading Your Vehicle dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way. for Off-Road Driving”...
Page 287: Towing
Towing Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Towing Your Vehicle Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if its wheels on the ground, will damage drivetrain you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.
Page 288: Trailer Recommendations
® Towing a Trailer Autoride also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, when activated, will provide additional control of the shock absorbers. This additional control results in Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New Vehicle better ride and handling characteristics when the vehicle Break-In on page 2-16 for more information.
Page 289 • If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, Don’t tow a trailer at all during the ﬁrst 500 miles it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different (800 km) your new vehicle is driven. Your engine, than just driving your vehicle by itself.
Page 290 Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent The Tow/Haul feature assists when pulling a heavy of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of (GCWR).
Page 291 Weight of the Trailer Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? model and options. It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required...
Page 292 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight, up to a maximum of The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) with a weight distributing hitch. to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight your vehicle.
Page 293 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a Carrying Hitches properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size. This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving.
Page 294 Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 295 Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 296 Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift CAUTION: down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You really should not park your vehicle, with a You can tow in DRIVE (D).
Page 297 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 298 Trailer Wiring Harness The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package trailer. The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal •...
Page 299 Electric Brake Control Jumper CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to ﬁt, your trailer brakes may not work at all. You could have a crash in which you or others could be injured.
Page 300 Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is included with your vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way round pin connector to the seven-wire harness on your Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow). The ﬂip cap on the vehicle’s seven-wire harness will lock vehicle.
Page 301 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-37 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Brakes ............5-38 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Battery ............5-41 Vehicle ............5-5 Jump Starting ..........5-42 Fuel ..............5-5 All-Wheel Drive ..........5-47 Gasoline Octane ..........5-5 Rear Axle ............5-48 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Front Axle ............5-48...
Page 302 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-71 Finish Care ..........5-99 Wheel Replacement ........5-72 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ..5-100 Tire Chains ..........5-73 Aluminum Wheels ........5-100 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-74 Tires ............5-101 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-74 Sheet Metal Damage ........5-101 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-76 Finish Damage ...........5-101...
Page 303: Service
Service California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to emit chemicals known to the State of California to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive for all your service needs.
Page 304: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work CAUTION: If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than You can be injured and your vehicle could be this manual can.
Page 305: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Octane Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 or higher. If the octane is less than 87, you may get a Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can heavy knocking noise when you drive.
Page 306: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that are now required to contain additives that will help meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 307: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If you plan on driving in another country outside the system and also damage the plastic and rubber United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard parts.
Page 308: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. cause bad injuries.
Page 309: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if CAUTION: the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed.
Page 310: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine parts CAUTION: and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber. You or An electric fan under the hood can start up others could be burned.
Page 311: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille.
Page 312: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 6000 V8 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12...
Page 313 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Jump Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. Starting on page 5-42. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on System on page 5-30 and Coolant Surge Tank page 5-42.
Page 314: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on the get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you need to must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 315 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 316 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 317: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines When to Change Engine Oil starburst symbol. Failure to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your warranty.
Page 318 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.
Page 319: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment If your vehicle is equipped with an air ﬁlter restriction Overview on page 5-12 for indicator, it lets you know when the engine air the location of the cleaner/ﬁlter needs to be replaced.
Page 320 How to Inspect the Engine Air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Cleaner/Filter Indicator Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter cover. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change”...
Page 321 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂame if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 322: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can damage your transmission. Too much can mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out and fall on hot engine When to Check and Change Automatic part or exhaust system parts, starting a ﬁre. Transmission Fluid Too little ﬂuid could cause the transmission to overheat.
Page 323 A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, The transmission dipstick but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine handle with this graphic is run at idle for ﬁve minutes if outside temperatures are located at the rear of...
Page 324 Consistency of Readings Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper ﬂuid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check the transmission breather hose to be sure it is clean and unclogged. If readings are still inconsistent, contact your dealer.
Page 325: Engine Coolant
Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® ﬂuid may damage your vehicle, and the damages DEX-COOL coolant will: may not be covered by your warranty. Always Give freezing protection down to −34°F (−37°C). •...
Page 326 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be badly damaged. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and The repair cost would not be covered by your ® one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will not damage warranty.
Page 327: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Checking Coolant CAUTION: The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot for more information on location. engine parts.
Page 328: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: (Continued) You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant If you keep driving when your engine is Temperature Gage on page 3-37. overheated, the liquids in it can catch ﬁre. You In addition, you will ﬁnd an ENGINE COOLANT HOT, or others could be badly burned.
Page 329 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning does not come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 330: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection Cooling System Operating Mode When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: If an overheated engine condition exists and the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, an overheat protection mode which alternates ﬁring groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage.
Page 331 The coolant level should be at or above the FULL CAUTION: COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in An electric engine cooling fan under the hood the radiator hoses, heater can start up even when the engine is not hoses, radiator, water running and can injure you.
Page 332 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If your vehicle is equipped with an electric engine cooling fan, check the coolant temperature gage. If the Surge Tank coolant temperature is approximately 232°F (111°C), the electric cooling fan should be running. If it is If you have not found a problem yet, check to see if not, your vehicle needs service.
Page 333 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot system can be dangerous. Plain water, or engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil and it will burn if the engine parts are hot before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 334 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start to the FULL COLD mark. the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 335: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch partially disengages. If your vehicle is equipped with a clutched engine cooling fan, when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins If your vehicle is equipped with electric cooling fans, you faster to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 336: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine Compartment 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Overview on page 5-12 for cool down. reservoir location. 2.
Page 337: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the damage your washer ﬂuid tank and other parts...
Page 338: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too Brake Fluid much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. You should add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when Your brake master cylinder work is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 339 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 340 Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 341: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Battery The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. When it is parts have to be of top quality and work well together if time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Page 342: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want to more, remove the black, negative (−) cable from the use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start battery.
Page 343 Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set damage to your vehicle that would not be covered the parking brake ﬁrmly on both vehicles involved in by your warranty. the jump start procedure. Put an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual transmission Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake.
Page 344 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on CAUTION: that vehicle. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump starting terminal and a remote negative (−) jump starting Using a match near a battery can cause battery terminal.
Page 345 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) Fans or other moving engine parts can injure terminal if the vehicle you badly. Keep your hands away from moving has one.
Page 346 9. Connect the other end Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or of the negative (−) removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may cable to the remote occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would negative (–) terminal, not be covered by your warranty.
Page 347: All-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 348: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Add only enough ﬂuid to reach the proper level. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see...
Page 349 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant: • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 350: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 351: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. A. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Unplug the electrical connector. B. Retainer Clip 5. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove it from C.
Page 352 To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker or DRL bulb, 5. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket do the following: counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal assembly. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-11 for more information.
Page 353: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: and Back-up Lamps 1. Remove the two screws from A. Turn Signal Lamp the taillamp assembly. B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp/Taillamp 2. Remove the taillamp assembly. 3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing.
Page 354: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 3157 Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K Front Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking and Turn 3157K or 3157 Signal Lamp Headlamps High-Beam 9005 9005 LL (Long Low-Beam Life) or 9005 Turn Signal and...
Page 355: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 356: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions • Overinﬂated tires are more likely to be about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, cut, punctured or broken by a sudden see your GM Warranty booklet for details.
Page 357: Tire Sidewall Labelling
Tire Sidewall Labelling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC Useful information about a tire is molded into the speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC sidewall.
Page 358 (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual conﬁguration. For information on recommended tire pressure see Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-43.
Page 359 Tire Size (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letters LT as The following examples show the different parts of a the ﬁrst two characters in the tire size means a light tire size.
Page 360: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel, oil and coolant, but Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing without passengers and cargo. outward on each square inch of the tire.
Page 361 Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation pressure and of a tire. shown on the tire placard. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-43.
Page 362: Inflation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers effectively.
Page 363: Tire Pressure Monitor System
A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the driver’s tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to get a pressure door lock post (striker). This label lists your vehicle’s measurement.
Page 364 When the tire pressure Your vehicle’s TPM system can alert you about a low monitoring system warning tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire light is lit, one or more maintenance. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on of your tires is signiﬁcantly page 5-66 and Tires on page 5-56.
Page 365 The TPM sensor matching process is outlined below: 6. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) front tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) rear tire, 2. Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off. and repeat the procedure in Step 5.
Page 366: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Federal Communications Commission and Tire Inspection and Rotation Industry and Science Canada Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles The TPM system operates on a radio frequency subject (8 000 to 13 000 km). to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as and with Industry and Science Canada.
Page 367 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 368: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading time for new tires is to Information label.
Page 369 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, the while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes wheel rim ﬂanges could develop cracks after or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the many miles of driving.
Page 370: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on Quality grades can be found where applicable on the the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 371: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced representing the tire’s resistance to the generation carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested and best overall performance.
Page 372: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
Page 373: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not enough dangerous. You cannot know how it has been clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without used or how far it has been driven.
Page 374: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a blowout, here are a maintenance or repairs is dangerous without...
Page 375 When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of CAUTION: wheel blocks. Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people.
Page 376: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Yukon Denali Rear Access Panel Yukon XL Denali A. Retaining Bracket D. Wheel Blocks A. Knob F. Mounting Bracket and Wing Nut E. Jack B. Removable Tray G. Wing Nut Holding B. Tool Kit and F.
Page 377 For Yukon Denali, the equipment is located behind the left trim panel in the rear of the vehicle. Unlatch the release lever to open the trim panel door. Skip the ﬁrst step and follow the last three. For Yukon XL Denali, the equipment you will need is under the storage tray in the left trim panel.
Page 378 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown. Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects to the hoist shaft (E).
Page 379 5. Use the wheel wrench 6. Tilt the retainer (D) at hook which allows you the end of the cable to pull the hoist when the tire has been cable towards you to lowered, so it can assist in reaching be pulled up through the spare tire.
Page 380: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. 1. Remove the center cap by placing the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry the cap out.
Page 381 Jack Positions (Overall View) 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen A. Front Position the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. B. Rear Position These locations are the general area of jack placement.
Page 382 3. Position the jack under the vehicle. CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Front Position Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly...
Page 383 Rear Tire Flat: If the ﬂat 4. Remove all the wheel tire is on a rear tire of the nuts and take off the vehicle, you’ll need to ﬂat tire. use the jack handle (C) and both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions.
Page 384 CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel become loose after a time.
Page 385 8. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 386: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist 1. Check under the assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is vehicle to see if the designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling cable end is visible.
Page 387 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that...
Page 388 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end ﬁtting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 389 14. Tilt the retainer (D) at the end of the cable CAUTION: and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from Someone standing too close during the under the vehicle. procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out...
Page 390: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Use the art and text following to help you: Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 391 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle 4. Insert the hoist end (F) with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and 2. Tilt the retainer (D) into the hoist shaft.
Page 392 For Yukon Denali, do the following: 1. Put the tool kit, with the jack tools, in the tool bag and place in the retaining clip above the jack. 2. Tighten down with the wing nut. 3. Assemble the wheel chocks and jack together with the wing nut and retaining hook.
Page 393 Yukon Denali Rear Access Panel A. Retaining Bracket D. Wheel Blocks and Wing Nut E. Jack Yukon XL Denali B. Tool Kit and F. Knob A. Knob F. Mounting Bracket Jack Tools B. Removable Tray G. Wing Nut Holding C. Wing Nut Holding C.
Page 394: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Appearance Care Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inﬂated spare tire. Cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its Other cleaning products can burst into ﬂames if a match inﬂation pressure regularly.
Page 395: Cleaning The Inside Of Your Vehicle
Do not use any of these products unless this manual When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners says you can. In many uses, these will damage speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. the vehicle: Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended.
Page 396: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques: Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 397: Leather
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness ﬁrst. If the locally A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation remove dust.
Page 398: Speaker Covers
Speaker Covers Washing Your Vehicle Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with color, gloss retention, and durability. just water and mild soap. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 399: Finish Care
Finish Care Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years. You can help to keep the paint ﬁnish Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered hand may be necessary to remove residue from the whenever possible.
Page 400: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Aluminum Wheels Blades Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield that contain acid on aluminum or chrome-plated washer, or if the wiper blade chatters when running, wheels, you could damage the surface of the wax, sap or other material may be on the blade or wheel(s).
Page 401: Tires
Sheet Metal Damage Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminum If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal or chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would not repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop be covered by your warranty.
Page 402: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a control can collect on the underbody. If these are not chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can fall upon and removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the attack painted surfaces on the vehicle.
Page 403: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior surface contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, and protects ﬁnish.
Page 404: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) speciﬁcations and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box. It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
Page 405: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. When the current load is too heavy, Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 406: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out. Fuses Usage You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse...
Page 407 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Power Door Lock Relay Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake LOCK (Lock Function) VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Inside Rearview Mirror, HVAC 1 Climate Control System RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer Driver’s Door Harness Right Turn Signals and L DOOR RT TRN Connection...
Page 408: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Device Usage Special Equipment Option The center instrument panel utility block is located TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the UPFIT Upﬁtter (Not Used) steering column. Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection HDLNR 2...
Page 409: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index ﬁnger and pull straight out.
Page 410 5-110...
Page 411 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. IGN A Ignition Power IGN B Ignition Power *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. Left Bussed Electrical Center, *4 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. LBEC 1 Left Doors, Truck Body *5 —...
Page 412 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left Electronic Throttle Control, LH HID Not Used ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller Daytime Running Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Regulated Voltage Control Conditioning Relay, Turn IGN E Instrument Panel Signal/Hazard Switch, Starter IPC/DIC...
Page 413 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuse Fuses Usage Block FOG LP Fog Lamps HORN Horn Fuse The auxiliary electric HORN Horn Relay cooling fan fuse block is Windshield and Rear Window W/S WASH located in the engine Washer Pump Relay compartment on the Windshield and Rear Window driver’s side of the vehicle W/S WASH...
Page 414: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric See refrigerant label located in the engine Air Conditioning Refrigerant R-134a compartment.
Page 415 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using the Maintenance Schedule ......6-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 416: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your Introduction vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance is Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and important.
Page 417 This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within recommended CAUTION: limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the tire and loading information label. See Loading Your Vehicle Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can on page 4-43. be dangerous.
Page 418 The proper replacement parts, ﬂuids and lubricants to If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles on page 6-12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 419 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 5-14. Reset oil life • • system. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-17. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 420: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000)
Page 421 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst). An • Emission Control Service. See footnote (i).
Page 422 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they (g) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as that the purge valve works properly, if equipped.
Page 423: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add These owner checks and services should be performed ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, Coolant on page 5-25 for further details.
Page 424: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 425 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 426: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Lubricants DEXRON -III Automatic Automatic Transmission Fluid. Look for Transmission “Approved for the H-Speciﬁcation” Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part on the label. number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube dealer.
Page 427: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Body Door Dielectric Silicone Grease Weatherstrip Hinge Pins, (GM Part No. U.S. 12345579, in Conditioning Tailgate Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Canada 992887). and Linkage, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Synthetic Grease with Teﬂon, Folding Seats, Canada 10953474).
Page 428: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. You should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 429 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-15...
Page 430 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-16...
Page 431 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-10 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Online Owner Center ........7-3 Government ..........7-10 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Users ............7-4 Government ..........7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 432: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance and We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. Please have Information the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). This is Customer Satisfaction Procedure available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to...
Page 433: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 434: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Customer Assistance for Text From Puerto Rico 1-800-496-9992 (English) Telephone (TTY) Users 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) Fax Number: 313-381-0022 To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or U.S. Virgin Islands: speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones 1-800-496-9994 (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Customer Assistance Center.
Page 435: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more Islands/Countries (Except Puerto details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) gmmobility.com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Page 436 • We will provide the following services during the Trip Routing: Your Roadside Assistance Bumper-to-Bumper warranty period, at no expense Representative can provide you with speciﬁc to you: information regarding this feature. • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel • Trip Interruption Expense Beneﬁts: Your ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the Roadside Assistance Representative can provide...
Page 437: Courtesy Transportation
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to retail service, it is added security while traveling for you purchase/lease customers in conjunction with the and your family. Remember, we are only a phone call Bumper-to-Bumper coverage provided by the New away.
Page 438 Transportation Options Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy Warranty service can generally be completed while you rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty to minimize your inconvenience by providing several repair.
Page 439: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance and control several aspects of the vehicle’s performance.
Page 440: Reporting Safety Defects
Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these Others, such as law enforcement, may have access to on-board systems do not record sounds, such as the special equipment that can read the information conversation of vehicle occupants. if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data.
Page 441: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Reporting Safety Defects to General To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in Motors the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in Washington, D.C.
Page 442 Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Current and Past Model Order Forms Case Unit Repair Manual Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, This manual provides information on unit repair service please specify year and model name of the vehicle. procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
Page 443 Appearance Care ..........5-94 Aluminum Wheels ........5-100 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-19 Care of Safety Belts ........5-98 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Chemical Paint Spotting ......5-102 Vehicle ............1-84 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....5-98 Additives, Fuel ..........5-6 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....
Page 444 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brake (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ........3-100 System Warning Light ........3-35 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Brake Pedal, Throttle ........2-19 Manual ........... 3-82 Brakes ............5-38 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-67 Braking ............4-5 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........
Page 445 Care of (cont.) Child Restraints (cont.) Your CD Player ......... 3-100 Where to Put the Restraint ......1-56 Your CDs and DVDs ........3-99 Chime Level Adjustment ......... 3-100 Cargo Cover ..........2-42 Cigarette Lighter ..........3-20 CD Changer ........... 3-94 Cleaning Center Console Storage Area ......
Page 446 Coolant Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-4 Engine Temperature Gage ......3-37 Dome Lamps ..........3-18 Heater, Engine ..........2-19 Door Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......5-27 Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 Cooling System ..........5-30 Locks ............2-8 Cruise Control ..........3-11 Power Door Locks .........
Page 447 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ......7-9 Exit Lighting ........... 3-18 Electrical System Extender, Safety Belt ........1-47 Add-On Equipment ........5-105 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 5-108 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......5-105 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....... 5-106 Filter Power Windows and Other Power Options ..
Page 448 Fuel (cont.) Glove Box ............. 2-40 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-7 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ....7-5 Gage ............3-45 Gasoline Octane ........... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5 Low Warning Light ........3-46 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Fuses Head Restraints ..........
Page 449 Hood Checking Things Under ........ 5-10 Labelling, Tire Sidewall ........5-57 Release ............. 5-11 Lamps Horn ............... 3-6 Battery Run-Down Protection ......3-19 How to Use This Manual ........ii Dome ............3-18 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....1-32 Fog ............
Page 450 Light (cont.) Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Tow/Haul Mode ........... 3-45 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Traction Off ..........3-37 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Lighting Introduction ..........6-2 Entry ............3-18 Maintenance Footnotes ........6-7 Exit ............3-18 Maintenance Record ........
Page 451 Outside (cont.) Power Mirrors ..........2-32 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ... 5-30 Manual ............3-82 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-16 Owners, Canadian ..........ii Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-13 Park (P) Odometer ............
Page 452 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....2-10 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-44 Puddle Lamps ..........3-16 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-92 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....... 3-82 Rear Seat Operation ......... 1-8 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ....1-41 Rear Storage Area ..........
Page 453 Roadside Seats (cont.) Assistance Program ........7-5 Bucket Seats, Rear ........1-24 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ....4-42 Head Restraints ..........1-7 Running the Engine While Parked ..... 2-28 Heated Seats ..........1-5 Heated Seats, Rear ........1-9 Memory .............
Page 454 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ......3-7 Spare Tire ............. 5-94 Tachometer ............ 3-30 Installing ............ 5-80 Taillamps Removing ........... 5-76 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ..5-53 Storing ............5-90 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ........3-97 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ....... 5-114 Theft-Deterrent Systems ........2-14 Speedometer ..........
Page 455 Tires (cont.) Trip Odometer ..........3-30 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ....5-76 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ......3-7 Secondary Latch System ......5-86 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Spare Tire ..........5-94 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .... 5-90 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........
Page 456 Windshield Washer ......... 3-10 Fluid ............5-37 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ....3-28 Windshield Wiper Warnings Blade Replacement ........5-55 DIC Warnings and Messages ......3-49 Fuses ............5-105 Hazard Warning Flashers ....... 3-6 Windshield Wipers ......... 3-9 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Winter Driving ..........

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