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2013 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-52
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14
Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-28
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-39
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-47
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-19
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-35
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-38
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-41
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-54
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-70

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  • Page 1 2013 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
  • Page 2 2013 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 3 à l'adresse hybrid supplement for more this manual including, but not limited suivante: information. to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, YUKON, and Keep this manual in the vehicle for Attention: Customer Service DENALI are trademarks and/or quick reference.
  • Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
  • Page 5 Introduction : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-9 Navigation System ... 1-19 Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System .
  • Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel English Version Shown; Metric Similar...
  • Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 8. Cruise Control on page 9 38. Initial Drive B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. Heated Steering Wheel Button Information See Turn and Lane-Change (If Equipped). See Heated Signals on page 6 5. Steering Wheel on page 5 4.
  • Page 10 In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press and release to locate lamps will turn on and remain on as the vehicle. long as the engine is running. The Press and hold for more than doors will be locked and the climate two seconds to sound the panic control system may come on.
  • Page 11 In Brief Door Locks Liftgate There are several ways to lock and unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks or the manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual locks, push down or pull up on the manual lock knob.
  • Page 12 In Brief Manual Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and Windows close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or press transmitter until the liftgate starts on the Remote Keyless Entry moving.
  • Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on Reclining Seatbacks page 3 3. Lumbar Adjustment To adjust the seatback: To adjust the seat: Tilt the top of the control Move the seat forward or rearward to recline. To adjust the lumbar support: rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.
  • Page 14 In Brief Memory Features Second Row Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split-bench or buckets seats, the seatbacks can Front Seats be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats, if equipped.
  • Page 15 In Brief the next lower setting, and then to Safety Belts Press to heat the left the off setting. The lights indicate outboard or right outboard seat three for the highest setting and one cushion and to cycle through the for the lowest.
  • Page 16 1-10 In Brief Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
  • Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Power Folding Mirrors vehicle is in R (Reverse). This Steering Wheel feature lets the driver view the curb Adjustment To fold the mirrors: when parallel parking. The mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out return to the original position when to the driving position.
  • Page 18 1-12 In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting : Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door Adjustment Dome Lamps is opened. Press the button again to On vehicles with this feature, you return it to the extended position so The dome lamps come on when any can change the position of the that the dome lamps come on when...
  • Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps. : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps.
  • Page 20 1-14 In Brief Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. this system. : Turns the wiper off. : Turns on the rear wiper delay.
  • Page 21 In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control To enable Range Selection: System on page 8 1. For vehicles 1. Move the column shift lever to with a rear air conditioning and the M (Manual) position. The heating system, see Rear Climate current range will appear next to Control System on page 8 7.
  • Page 22 1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features : Turn to manually select radio stations or press to set the bass or Radio(s) treble. SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time.
  • Page 23 In Brief 1-17 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock Satellite Radio Entertainment System (RSE) and To set the time and date: ® SiriusXM is a satellite radio service Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see based in the 48 contiguous United Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) 1.
  • Page 24 1-18 In Brief storage device, etc. can be Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle connected to the auxiliary port using speakers only. Press again to turn a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the the sound on. Press and hold longer USB port depending on the audio than two seconds to interact with system.
  • Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control Side Blind Zone : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Alert (SBZA) speed from memory. If available, this feature will alert you See Cruise Control on page 9 38. to vehicles located in the vehicle's side blind zone.
  • Page 26 1-20 In Brief Rear Vision Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Universal Remote System rear bumper clean to ensure proper Camera (RVC) operation. If available, the RVC displays a view See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on of the area behind the vehicle when page 9 41.
  • Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
  • Page 28 1-22 In Brief Performance and For more information, see turn off as the vehicle is driven. This ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 35. may be an early indicator that the Maintenance tire pressures are getting low and Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the ®...
  • Page 29 In Brief 1-23 When road and weather Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on conditions are appropriate, use page 10 9. To reset the Engine Oil Life System cruise control. on most vehicles: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Always follow posted speed 1.
  • Page 30 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Roadside Assistance, and relay the Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 exact location to send help. As the owner of a new GMC, you ® OnStar are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. If equipped, this vehicle has a...
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Windows Power Mirrors ....2-16 Keys Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the transmitter is still not With an active OnStar subscription, working correctly, see your an OnStar Advisor may remotely dealer or a qualified technician unlock the vehicle. See OnStar for service. Overview on page 14 1. Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
  • Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows The following functions may be remaining doors unlock. The interior available if your vehicle has the lamps may come on and stay on for RKE system: 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. (Remote Vehicle Start): If available, press to start the engine If enabled through the DIC, the turn from outside the vehicle using the...
  • Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows once the new transmitter is (Vehicle Locator/Panic programmed. The vehicle can have Alarm): Press and release to a maximum of eight transmitters locate the vehicle. The turn signal programmed to it. See your dealer lamps flash and the horn sounds to program transmitters to the three times.
  • Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if your vehicle There are other conditions which side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control can affect the performance of the CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the transmitter, see Remote Keyless heated seats will turn on during...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn the ignition on and then The vehicle cannot be remote 3. Immediately press and hold back off. started if the key is in the ignition, until the turn signal lamps flash. the hood is not closed, or if there is The vehicle can be remote started If you cannot see the vehicle's an emission control system...
  • Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Press on the Remote WARNING injuries or even death from Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. heat stroke. Always lock the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. System Operation on page 2 2.
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature. This feature can liftgate is open, the doors will lock be programmed using the Driver five seconds after the last door is Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
  • Page 40 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Operation The power liftgate may be WARNING temporarily disabled under extreme To unlock the liftgate, press temperatures, or under low battery You, or others, could be injured if the power door lock switch or press conditions.
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Obstacle Detection Features Manual Operation of Power liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing OFF on the Liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle liftgate switch on the center console. during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate to manual The liftgate has an electric latch.
  • Page 42 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps The power assist steps Vehicle Security automatically extend from beneath This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the features; however, they do not make door has been opened. Once the the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 arming. If a door is open when the horn will sound for about If you set off the alarm by accident, the doors are locked, the 30 seconds, then will turn off to save press unlock on the RKE transmitter security light will flash.
  • Page 44 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows While the alarm is set, the power The system is automatically armed problem with the theft-deterrent door unlock switch will not work. when the key is removed from the system. Turn the ignition off and try ignition.
  • Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 See your dealer or a locksmith who 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors can service PASS-Key III+ to get a programmed and turn it to the new key blank cut exactly as the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors ignition key that operates the...
  • Page 46 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors See Power Mirrors on page 2 16. To fold the mirrors: Turn Signal Indicator 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out The vehicle has a turn signal to the driving position. indicator on the mirror.
  • Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision If the vehicle has the memory Camera (RVC) on page 9 45. Automatic Dimming package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a If the vehicle has a RVC, the preselected position when the Rearview Mirror...
  • Page 48 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a WARNING pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
  • Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Express-Down/Up Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Programming the Power Override Windows Windows with the express feature allow the windows to be raised and If the battery on the vehicle has WARNING lowered all the way without holding been recharged, disconnected, or is the switch.
  • Page 50 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The window is now reprogrammed. Sun Visors Roof Repeat the process for the other windows. Sunroof Window Lockout Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side window, or to extend along the rod, if available.
  • Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the press the rear of switch (B) to vent sunroof while it is closing, the the sunroof. anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.
  • Page 52 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 53: Table Of Contents

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-23 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-38 Restraints Lap Belt .
  • Page 54 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the To lower the head restraint, press top of the restraint is at the same the button, located on the top of the height as the top of the occupant's seatback, and push the head WARNING head.
  • Page 55 Seats and Restraints Front Seats To adjust a power seat: Lumbar Adjustment Move the seat forward or Power Seat Adjustment rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front or rear WARNING part of the seat cushion by You can lose control of the moving the front or rear of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver...
  • Page 56 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Power Reclining Seatbacks Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
  • Page 57 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the driver seat, outside mirrors, power 1. Adjust the driver seat, including steering column, and pedals to the seatback recliner and stored positions when entering the lumbar, both outside mirrors, vehicle.
  • Page 58: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints memory position, the recall may A single beep sounds. The driver Heated and Ventilated stop. Remove the obstruction; then seat moves back approximately Front Seats press and hold the appropriate 8 cm (3 in) and the power steering manual control for the memory item column moves up and forward.
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the Remote Start Heated Seats highest setting. With each press of When it is cold outside, the heated the button, the seat will change to seats may turn on automatically the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
  • Page 60: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The buttons are on the Rear Seat Second Row Seats Audio (RSA) panel on the rear of the The second row seats can be folded center console. Heated Rear Seats for additional cargo space or folded Press to heat the left and tumbled for easy entry and exit...
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints To recline the seatback: To return the seatback to the upright Notice: Folding a rear seat with position: the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the 1. Lift the lever fully without safety belts.
  • Page 62 3-10 Seats and Restraints 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard WARNING (Continued) side of the seat, to release the seatback. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
  • Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Automatic Fold and Tumble WARNING (Continued) Feature The transmission must be in stop or crash. Be sure to return P (Park) for this feature to work. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into WARNING place.
  • Page 64 3-12 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the Sitting Position center seating position is not To return the seat to the sitting caught between the two seats position from the tumbled position: and is not twisted.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-13 3. Fold the seatbacks forward WARNING using lever 1 and the instructions listed previously If either seatback is not locked, it under Folding the Seatback. could move forward in a sudden The seat cannot be unlatched stop or crash.
  • Page 66 3-14 Seats and Restraints 6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock 5. Raise the seatback to the it into place. upright position. 7. Push and pull on the seat to WARNING make sure it is locked. Put the seat in this position only If either seatback is not locked, it when necessary for additional cargo could move forward in a sudden...
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Installing the Third Row Seat Safety Belts WARNING To install the seat: This section of the manual A seat that is not locked into describes how to use safety belts 1. Open the liftgate to access the place properly can move around rear of the vehicle.
  • Page 68: Safety Belts

    3-16 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
  • Page 69: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-17 Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know would apply force on your all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause requires wearing safety belts. serious or even fatal injuries.
  • Page 70: Lap Belt

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 23 for more information.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 72 3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not in this section for instructions on...
  • Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-21 The adjuster can be moved up just Pretensioners work only once. If the by pushing up on the shoulder belt pretensioners activate in a crash, guide. the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety After the adjuster is set to the belt system will need to be replaced.
  • Page 74 3-22 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-23 To remove and store the comfort A pregnant woman should wear a guide, squeeze the belt edges lap-shoulder belt, and the lap together so that the safety belt can portion should be worn as low as be removed from the guide.
  • Page 76 3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
  • Page 77: Replacing Safety Belt System

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the...
  • Page 78 3-26 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
  • Page 80 3-28 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second right front passenger, they are in the...
  • Page 81: When Should An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear.
  • Page 82 3-30 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle may or may not have different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear seat-mounted side impact airbags. example: impacts, or in many side impacts. The vehicle has roof-rail airbags.
  • Page 83: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-31 In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located mounted side impact and roof-rail say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and airbags distribute the force of the inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
  • Page 84: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates

    3-32 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
  • Page 86 3-34 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large frontal airbag under certain enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The system determines an infant For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger A right front passenger takes If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn...
  • Page 88 3-36 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-37 If the shoulder portion of the belt is The on indicator may be lit if an To purchase a service manual, see pulled out all the way, the child object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering restraint locking feature will be handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13 17.
  • Page 90: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-38 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle may have If you have any questions, call a passenger sensing system for Customer Assistance. The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger phone numbers and addresses position, which includes sensors for Customer Assistance are in Q: Is there anything I might add that are part of the passenger...
  • Page 91: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System I have to get my vehicle Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my replacement.
  • Page 92: Child Restraints

    3-40 Seats and Restraints If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that replace airbag system parts. See come with the booster seat state the your dealer for service. weight and height limitations for that Older Children booster.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Can proper safety belt fit be restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, position. return to the booster seat. In a crash, children who are not Q: What is the proper way to buckled up can strike other people wear safety belts?
  • Page 94: Infants And Young

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children belt. The belt force would then be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen.
  • Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Q: What are the different types of WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) add-on child restraints? A: Add-on child restraints, which arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front are purchased by the vehicle secured in an appropriate seat.
  • Page 96: Child Restraint Systems

    3-44 Seats and Restraints are many kinds of restraints Child Restraint Systems WARNING available for children with special needs. A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular WARNING safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...
  • Page 98: Where To Put The Restraint

    3-46 Seats and Restraints Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to We recommend that children and crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat child restraints be secured in a rear properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
  • Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-47 When securing a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) rear seating position, study the instructions that came with your passenger airbag inflates and the the front passenger seat as far child restraint to make sure it is passenger seat is in a forward back as it will go.
  • Page 100: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-48 Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that an unsecured a top tether, you must also use Lower Anchors child restraint can move around in a either the lower anchors or the collision or sudden stop and injure safety belts to properly secure the people in the vehicle.
  • Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
  • Page 102 3-50 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
  • Page 103: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-51 anchor on the same side of the the instructions that come with the vehicle as the seating position child restraint say that the top tether where the child restraint will be must be attached. placed. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint...
  • Page 104 3-52 Seats and Restraints If you need to secure more than one WARNING (Continued) WARNING child restraint in the rear seat, see Where to Put the Restraint on belts to secure the restraint, Children can be seriously injured page 3 46. following the instructions that or strangled if a shoulder belt is This system is designed to make...
  • Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-53 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the desired seating the top tether according to position. your child restraint instructions and the 1.2. Put the child restraint on following instructions: the seat. 1.3.
  • Page 106: Replacing Latch System

    3-54 Seats and Restraints are using a single tether, Replacing LATCH System raise the headrest or head Parts After a Crash restraint and route the tether under the headrest or WARNING head restraint and in between the headrest or A crash can damage the LATCH head restraint posts.
  • Page 107: Securing Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-55 Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child Position) Position) restraint can be seriously injured This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front WARNING seat is a safer place to secure a passenger airbag inflates.
  • Page 108 3-56 Seats and Restraints secured using a safety belt and it 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run WARNING (Continued) uses a top tether, see Lower the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle's safety belt through fail-safe.
  • Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-57 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 110: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)

    3-58 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, the instructions that come with the Use the following pictures to unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and child restraint say that the top strap determine the latch plate style: let it return to the stowed position. must be anchored.
  • Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-59 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Cinching Latch Plate 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
  • Page 112 3-60 Seats and Restraints make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
  • Page 113: Instrument Panel Storage

    Storage Storage Storage To remove the cupholder for cleaning, press together the front Compartments top center of the cupholder and pull out from the chrome ring. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box .
  • Page 114: Center Console Storage

    Storage Turn the knobs and pull the storage Additional Storage 2. Let the cover move forward to door to access. The door can be the full retracted position. Features removed. To remove the cover from a regular wheelbase model: Center Console Storage Cargo Cover 1.
  • Page 115: Cargo Tie-Downs

    Storage 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the make sure it is secure. roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the On extended wheelbase models WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may there are two cover positions.
  • Page 116 Storage If needed to carry long items, Be sure the cargo is properly A Center High-Mounted move the crossrails as far apart loaded. Stoplamp (CHMSL) is located above as possible. Tie the load to the the rear window. Make sure items If small heavy objects are placed crossrails and the siderails or are loaded on the roof of the...
  • Page 117 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-14 Vehicle Messages ... 5-35 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
  • Page 118: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-52 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....5-52 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
  • Page 119 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or Navigating an iPod or USB Device USB Device (Vehicles without a on the Main Audio Screen To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): (Vehicles with a Navigation stations: System) 1.
  • Page 120: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. ® or SiriusXM category.
  • Page 121: Horn

    Instruments and Controls Horn Rear Window Wiper/ (Low Speed): Slow wipes. Washer (High Speed): Fast wipes. To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. The rear wiper control is located on Clear ice and snow from the wiper the turn and lane-change lever.
  • Page 122: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure Compass Zone 1. Do not set the compass zone The zone is set to zone eight upon when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 123 Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference button until PRESS this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or CALIBRATE COMPASS variance zone is displayed.
  • Page 124: Clock

    Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: To set the time and date: The accessory power outlets can be Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, 1.
  • Page 125 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, WARNING be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with Power is always supplied to the the equipment. Do not use outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment exceeding the equipment plugged in when the maximum amperage rating of vehicle is not in use because the 20 amperes.
  • Page 126: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there more than 150 watts or a system could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and fault is detected, a protection circuit function. Often gauges and warning shuts off the power supply and the lights work together to indicate a Indicators...
  • Page 127: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 6-Speed Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 128: Speedometer

    5-12 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a Hybrid, see the Press the reset button, located on Fuel Gauge Hybrid Supplement for more the instrument panel cluster next to information. the trip odometer display, to toggle between the trip odometer and the Speedometer regular odometer.
  • Page 129: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Engine Oil Pressure to fill up than the fuel gauge on, shows how much fuel the Gauge indicated. For example, the vehicle has left in the fuel tank.
  • Page 130: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Information Center. See Engine Oil Engine Coolant Messages on page 5 37 and Engine Temperature Gauge Oil on page 10 6 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
  • Page 131: Voltmeter Gauge

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 See Engine Overheating on transition from a higher to lower or a page 10 18. lower to higher reading. This is normal. Readings between the low If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the and high warning zones indicate the hybrid supplement for more normal operating range.
  • Page 132: Safety Belt Reminders

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Readings in either warning zone If the driver safety belt is buckled, If the passenger safety belt is indicate a possible problem in the neither the chime nor the light buckled, neither the chime nor the electrical system.
  • Page 133: Passenger Airbag Status

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 41. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator for several seconds when the...
  • Page 134: Charging System Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls symbol to let you know the status of The light should go out once the WARNING (Continued) the right front passenger frontal engine starts. If it stays on, airbag. or comes on while driving, there with the airbag system. To help could be a problem with the If the word ON or the on symbol is avoid injury to yourself or others,...
  • Page 135: Indicator Lamp

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light result in a failure to pass a can prevent more serious damage required Emission Inspection/ A computer system called OBD II...
  • Page 136 5-20 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
  • Page 137: Brake System Warning

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Light dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the With the ignition on, the brake malfunction indicator lamp. system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set.
  • Page 138: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, If it does not, have the vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the pull off the road and stop carefully. serviced by your dealer. If the hybrid supplement for more The pedal might be harder to push system is working normally the information.
  • Page 139: Stabilitrak Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on the system does not assist in while driving, and a message controlling the vehicle. Turn on the displays in the Driver Information StabiliTrak/TCS system and the Center (DIC), have the vehicle indicator light turns off.
  • Page 140: Engine Oil Pressure Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through This indicates that one or more of the engine properly. The vehicle the tires are significantly could be low on oil and it might underinflated.
  • Page 141: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 light and message should go off. of the monitored entry points is not Front Fog Lamp Light If they do not, have the vehicle closed. The light will stay on if the serviced by your dealer. alarm is arming and all entry points are closed.
  • Page 142: Cruise Control Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Cruise Control Light Information Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-27 DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC (Vehicle Information): Press Buttons) to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll pressure readings for vehicles with through the following menu items: the Tire Pressure Monitor Odometer System (TPMS), trailer brake gain...
  • Page 144 5-28 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to display will show 8 km (5 mi). As the driving produces better fuel zero by pressing the set/reset vehicle begins moving, the display economy than city driving. Fuel button while the trip odometer is will then increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), range cannot be reset.
  • Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Speedometer To reset the timer to zero, press and An Active Fuel Management hold the set/reset button while indicator will display on the right The speedometer shows how fast TIMER is displayed. side of the DIC, while INST ECON the vehicle is moving in either displays on the left side.
  • Page 146 5-30 Instruments and Controls estimate of the oil's remaining useful been changed. It cannot be reset Units life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE accurately until the next oil change. Press the vehicle information button REMAINING on the display, that To reset the engine oil life system, until UNITS displays.
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-31 If a low tire pressure condition is Integrated Trailer Brake Control Blank Display detected by the system while System under Towing Equipment This display shows no information. driving, a message advising you to on page 9 61 for more information. add pressure in a specific tire will Trip Odometer Reset Stem OUTPUT shows the power output to...
  • Page 148 5-32 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then 4. Once the desired language is zero by pressing and holding the trip increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km displayed, release the trip odometer reset stem while the trip (5.2 mi), etc.
  • Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-33 2. While in the ODOMETER The trip odometer can be reset to begins moving, the display will then display, press and hold the trip zero by pressing and holding the trip increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km odometer reset stem for odometer reset stem while the trip (5.2 mi), etc.
  • Page 150 5-34 Instruments and Controls OUTPUT shows the power output to Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL the trailer anytime a trailer with LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle electric brakes is connected. Output change.
  • Page 151: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system checked as soon indicate the status of the vehicle or as possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
  • Page 152: Door Ajar Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls check for the message on the DIC See Integrated Trailer Brake LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN display. If the message is still Control System under Towing This message displays and a chime displayed or appears again when Equipment on page 9 61 for more sounds if the driver side rear door is you begin driving, the brake system...
  • Page 153: Engine Cooling System

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN See Engine Coolant Temperature ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Gauge on page 5 14. To avoid ENGINE This message displays and a chime added strain on a hot engine, the air sounds if the passenger side rear This message displays and a chime conditioning compressor door is not fully closed and the...
  • Page 154: Engine Power Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE corrected. Check the oil as soon as stays on, the vehicle should be possible and have the vehicle taken to your dealer for service as ENGINE serviced by your dealer. See Engine soon as possible.
  • Page 155: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 atmosphere. A few driving trips with Object Detection System park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist the cap properly installed should on page 9 41 for more information. Messages turn this light and message off. See your dealer for service. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE Key and Lock Messages...
  • Page 156: Ride Control System

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION UNAVAILABLE CONTROL Messages If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this SERVICE STABILITRAK Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this message displays when there is a ®...
  • Page 157: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 TRACTION XX STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as display when the stability control the conditions that caused the STABILITRAK XX has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no This message displays when the There are several conditions that longer present.
  • Page 158: Tire Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10 53, checked and set to those shown on Tire Rotation on page 10 53, Tire the Tire Loading Information label. SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Monitor System on See Tires on page 10 40, Vehicle SYSTEM page 10 49, and Tire Pressure on Load Limits on page 9 15, and Tire...
  • Page 159: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 There is a short in the wiring to GRADE BRAKING ON Stop the vehicle and let it idle to the electric trailer brakes. allow the transmission to cool. This This message displays when the message clears and the chime When this message displays, power grade braking has been activated stops when the fluid temperature...
  • Page 160: Washer Fluid Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle WITH CARE Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays when ice FLUID Your vehicle may have conditions are possible. customization capabilities that allow This message displays when the TRAILER CONNECTED you to program certain features to windshield washer fluid is low.
  • Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Entering the Feature DIC display. Press the set/reset To select a setting, press the set/ button once to display all DIC reset button while the desired Settings Menu messages in English. setting is displayed on the DIC. 1.
  • Page 162 5-46 Instruments and Controls AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ will automatically lock when the AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on reset button while the desired vehicle speed is above 13 km/h the DIC display.
  • Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-47 LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps vehicle with the RKE transmitter if DELAY DOOR LOCK will flash when you press the lock the doors are open. See Remote This feature allows you to select button on the RKE transmitter. Keyless Entry (RKE) System whether or not the locking of the Operation on page 2 2 for more...
  • Page 164 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings once to access the settings for this...
  • Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-49 See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until System Operation on page 2 2 for made to this feature. The current PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on more information. setting will remain.
  • Page 166 5-50 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ when the key is removed from the feature. See Memory Seats on reset button while the desired ignition or after pressing the easy page 3 5 and EASY EXIT RECALL setting is displayed on the DIC.
  • Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-51 MEMORY SEAT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. allows you to select your preference NO CHANGE: No change will be for the remote memory seat recall made to this feature.
  • Page 168 5-52 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ Exiting the Feature Universal Remote reset button while the desired Settings Menu System setting is displayed on the DIC. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS exited when any of the following page 13 21 for information...
  • Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-53 devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the To program up to three devices: openers, security systems, and garage when programming a garage 1. From inside the vehicle, press home automation devices. door. Be sure that people and the two outside buttons at the objects are clear of the garage door Do not use this system with any...
  • Page 170 5-54 Instruments and Controls 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 vehicle. Press and hold the than what was used for the garage Universal Home Remote button door opener. that will be used to control the If these instructions do not work, the garage door until the garage garage door opener is probably a...
  • Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-55 A switch in the down Your hand-held transmitter can position could be labeled as have between 8 to 12 dip Down, , or Off. switches depending on the brand of transmitter. A switch in the middle position could be labeled as The garage door opener receiver Middle, 0, or Neutral.
  • Page 172 5-56 Instruments and Controls to right, into the Universal C. Right Button (Down, , 6. Press and hold the button that Home Remote, when or Off) will be used to control the completing Step 4. garage door until the garage 4.
  • Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Operation Universal Home Remote device: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold the two outside button for at least half of a second. buttons at the same time for The indicator light will come on approximately 20 seconds, until...
  • Page 174 5-58 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 175 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
  • Page 176: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically When the headlamps are turned on Headlamp High/ turns on the headlamps at normal while the vehicle is on, the Low-Beam Changer brightness, together with the headlamps will turn off automatically following: 10 minutes after the ignition is (Headlamp High/Low Beam turned off.
  • Page 177: Daytime Running

    Lighting The transmission is not in Park. To use it, pull the turn signal lever sidemarker, parking lamps, and the toward you, then release it. instrument panel lights. The radio The light sensor determines it is lights will also be dim. daytime.
  • Page 178 Lighting The system may also turn on the is in the full bright position. See door closed. See Retained headlamps when driving through a Instrument Panel Illumination Accessory Power (RAP) on parking garage or heavy overcast Control on page 6 6. page 9 24.
  • Page 179: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the Signals lever. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb may be burned out.
  • Page 180: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Fog Lamps When the fog lamps are turned on, Interior Lighting the headlamps automatically turn on. Instrument Panel When the headlamps are changed Illumination Control to high-beam, the fog lamps go off. When the high-beam headlamps go off, the fog lamps will come on again.
  • Page 181: Control

    Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The dome lamps are located in the The reading lamps are located on overhead console. the overhead console. They come on when any door is To turn the reading lamps on or off, opened and turn off after all the press the button located next to doors are closed.
  • Page 182: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Battery Load This is because the generator (alternator) may not be spinning fast Management enough at idle to produce all the Entry Lighting power that is needed for very high The vehicle has Electric Power electrical loads. Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry the battery's temperature and state...
  • Page 183: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without being noticeable. In rare cases at the highest levels of corrective action, this action may be noticeable to the driver. If so, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message might be displayed, such as BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE.
  • Page 184 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 185 Infotainment System Infotainment Phone Introduction Bluetooth ....7-39 System Infotainment Trademarks and License Agreements Read the following pages to Trademarks and License become familiar with the audio Introduction Agreements .
  • Page 186: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker See Retained Accessory Power adjustments, and preset radio (RAP) on page 9 24 for more stations. information. For more information, see Defensive Navigation/Radio System Driving on page 9 3. For vehicles with a navigation radio This vehicle's audio system may be system, see the separate Navigation equipped with a noise reduction...
  • Page 187: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. DVD Slot E. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer settings. (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble.
  • Page 188: Operation

    Infotainment System CAT (Category) Radios with CD and DVD REV (Reverse) Press to display a list of Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD Press to and hold to go ® XM categories. radio have a Bose Surround backward fast through a Sound System.
  • Page 189 Infotainment System Using the Radio audio system equalization, to Setting the Tone (Bass/ compensate for background noise, Midrange/Treble) (Power/Volume): Press to turn so that music always sounds the the system on and off. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, same at the set volume level. or Treble): To adjust the bass, Turn clockwise or counterclockwise This feature is most effective at...
  • Page 190 Infotainment System ® Surround (Centerpoint To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Digital Signal Processing (DSP): Select this setting to enable or treble to the middle position, Press the EQ button to change the Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint press the softkey positioned under DSP settings (only available on signal processing produces a the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for...
  • Page 191: Am-Fm Radio

    Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Radio of the following: Calibration Error: The audio AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated for the Turn the knob clockwise vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Press the SEEK, or...
  • Page 192 Infotainment System display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and page of favorites can contain any displays on the bottom line. When scans stations with a strong signal combination of AM, FM, or XM, information is not available, NO that are in the selected band.
  • Page 193: Satellite Radio

    Infotainment System 3. Select the number of favorites For more information, contact REV: Press to go to the pages by pressing the softkey SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or previous SiriusXM category. located below the displayed call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and FWD: Press to go to the next page numbers.
  • Page 194 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys 2. Press the softkey located below favorites, each having six favorite below the desired category tab the XM CAT tab. stations available per page. Each to immediately tune to the first page of favorites can contain any 3.
  • Page 195 Infotainment System 7-11 3. Select the number of favorites SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is No Title Info: No song title pages by pressing the softkey moved into an open area, the signal information is available at this time located below the displayed should return.
  • Page 196: Radio Reception

    7-12 Infotainment System XM Theftlocked: The SiriusXM XM Not Available: If this message power lines interfere with radio receiver in the vehicle could have does not clear within a short period reception. When this happens, try previously been in another vehicle. of time, the receiver could have a reducing the treble on the radio.
  • Page 197: Rear Side Window

    Infotainment System 7-13 Cellular Phone Usage There is enough space between the Satellite Radio Antenna grid lines to attach a cellular Cellular phone usage may cause The XM Satellite Radio antenna is telephone antenna without interference with the vehicle's radio. located on the roof of the vehicle.
  • Page 198: Audio Players

    7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a disc is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD/DVD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see CD...
  • Page 199 Infotainment System 7-15 If a playback device is plugged into Ejecting a Disc Playing a CD (in Either the the radio s front auxiliary input jack, DVD or CD Slot) CD (Eject): Press and release USB port, or the rear auxiliary jack, to eject the disc that is currently If the ignition or radio is turned off the front seat passengers are able...
  • Page 200 7-16 Infotainment System The CD player can play the smaller available). See Using the Auxiliary Press to go to the previous track if 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Input Jack in Auxiliary Devices on less than five seconds on the CD adapter ring.
  • Page 201 Infotainment System 7-17 MP3 and WMA Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File Root Directory and Folder Structure The root directory of the disc is Format The DVD player supports: treated as a folder. If the root The radio can play .mp3 or .wma directory has compressed audio Up to 255 folders.
  • Page 202 7-18 Infotainment System Play begins from the first track in When the disc contains only Preprogrammed Playlists the first folder and continues playlists and compressed audio Preprogrammed playlists that were sequentially through all tracks in files, but no folders, all files are created using WinAmp , each folder.
  • Page 203 Infotainment System 7-19 five seconds have played, to To use random: To listen to files by another artist, continue moving backward through press the softkey located below 1. Press the softkey under the tracks. either arrow tab. The disc goes to RDM tab until Random Current the next or previous artist in SEEK: Press to go to the next...
  • Page 204 7-20 Infotainment System To exit music navigator mode, press Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) Ejecting a Disc the softkey below the Back tab to System on page 7 28, and CD/DVD DVD (Eject): Press and return to normal MP3 playback. Player Messages later in this release to eject the disc currently section for more information.
  • Page 205 Infotainment System 7-21 the DVD/CD AUX button cycles feature. Parental Control prevents REV (Fast Reverse): Press to between the two sources and does the rear seat occupant from quickly reverse the CD or DVD at not indicate No Aux Input Device. operating the Rear Seat Audio five times the normal speed.
  • Page 206 7-22 Infotainment System mode. If the Pause tab is showing making a selection press this Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-A on the display, the system is in button. This button only operates (Audio) playback mode. If the DVD screen when using a DVD.
  • Page 207 Infotainment System 7-23 No Disc Inserted: This message (Audio Stream): Press to cycle or the tabs displayed displays if no disc is present when through audio stream formats on the radio. If the radio is sourced located on the DVD-A disc. The or DVD/CD AUX button is to something other than DVD-V, video screen shows the audio...
  • Page 208: Auxiliary Devices

    7-24 Infotainment System The label is caught in the CD/ See Defensive Driving on page 9 3 BAND: Press to listen to the radio DVD player. for more information on driver when a portable audio device is distraction. playing. The portable audio device If the disc is not playing correctly, for continues playing.
  • Page 209 Infotainment System 7-25 iPod nanos Folder and file names up to front auxiliary device is connected, 64 bytes. the DVD/CD AUX button cycles iPod touch through all available options, such Files with an .mp3 or .wma file iPod classic as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front extension.
  • Page 210 7-26 Infotainment System appear on the iPod and iPod Using Softkeys to Control a (Tune): Turn to select files. appears on the radio display. The USB Storage Device or iPod SEEK: Press to go to the start of iPod music appears on the radio s The five softkeys below the radio the track, if more than ten seconds display and begins playing.
  • Page 211 Infotainment System 7-27 Third softkey, 5% through the list (Folder View): Press the 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. softkey below to view the Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on the 4.
  • Page 212: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment

    7-28 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality Rear Seat (Shuffle Off): Press the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first Rear Seat Entertainment to select between Repeat All and connected.
  • Page 213 Infotainment System 7-29 In severe or extreme weather To turn Parental Control off, press A. Battery cover conditions, the RSE system might and hold the radio power button for B. Channel 1 or 2 switch not work until the temperature is more than two seconds.
  • Page 214 7-30 Infotainment System on. If the light comes on, but there head for best audio reception. The Battery Replacement is intermittent sound and/or static on symbol L (Left) appears on the To change the batteries on the the headphones, or if the indicator outside bottom edge of the ear cup headphones: light does not come on, the batteries...
  • Page 215 Infotainment System 7-31 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks the RSE system. Adapter Auxiliary Devices on page 7 24 for connectors or cables (not included) more information about changing may be required to connect the the source. auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. How to Change the RSE Video Refer to the manufacturer s Screen Settings...
  • Page 216 7-32 Infotainment System Audio Output When a device is connected to the and the DVD continues to play A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary through the previous audio source. Audio from the DVD player or input jack if the vehicle has this Use the remote control power button auxiliary inputs can be heard feature, the rear seat passengers...
  • Page 217 Infotainment System 7-33 Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
  • Page 218 7-34 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
  • Page 219 Infotainment System 7-35 (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press Second Third Row turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track Button Screen through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press Press Screen DVD is playing.
  • Page 220 7-36 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
  • Page 221 Infotainment System 7-37 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
  • Page 222: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)

    7-38 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
  • Page 223: Bluetooth

    Infotainment System 7-39 channels and stay there. This cursor up or down on the menu. Phone function is inactive, with some Hold either the left or right seek radios, if the front seat passengers arrow to perform a cursor left or Bluetooth are listening to the radio.
  • Page 224 7-40 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section for more information.
  • Page 225 Infotainment System 7-41 The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit answer incoming calls, confirm Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be system information, and start (PIN).
  • Page 226 7-42 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 paired to it.
  • Page 227 Infotainment System 7-43 Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers followed by a tone. After the last The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. two seconds.
  • Page 228 7-44 Infotainment System Using the Dial or Call After each digit is entered, the Using the Re-dial Command Command system repeats back the digit it 1. Press and hold heard followed by a tone. 1. Press and hold two seconds. If an unwanted number is two seconds.
  • Page 229 Infotainment System 7-45 Press again to return to Ending a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone the original call. Press to end a call. During a call with the audio in the To ignore the incoming call, no Muting a Call vehicle: action is required.
  • Page 230 7-46 Infotainment System To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information phone: During a Call ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth 1. Press . The system 1.
  • Page 231: Trademarks And License Agreements

    Infotainment System 7-47 Trademarks and License Agreements Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.
  • Page 232 7-48 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 233 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system System .
  • Page 234 Climate Controls K. Air Conditioning coming through the system on the When in defrost mode the driver or passenger side of the passenger temperature setting PASS vehicle. The temperature can be cannot be changed. M. Passenger Temperature Control adjusted even if the system is Automatic Operation turned off.
  • Page 235 Climate Controls will normally be set to outside Do not to cover the solar sensor (Air Delivery Mode Control): air. If it is hot outside, the air located on the top of the instrument Press these buttons to change the inlet may automatically switch to panel near the windshield.
  • Page 236 Climate Controls second row floor outlets. In this The passenger temperature control conditioning to be effective, the air mode, the system automatically cannot be activated while in defrost conditioning light turns off to show selects outside air. mode. If the PASS button is that the air conditioning mode has pressed, the button indicator flashes been canceled.
  • Page 237 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be Sensors (Rear Window Defogger): used with floor, defog, or defrost Press to turn the rear window modes. If recirculation is selected defogger on or off. It automatically with one of those modes, the turns off several minutes after it has indicator light flashes three times been activated.
  • Page 238 Climate Controls The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
  • Page 239 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are holding the button. To turn the integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console. system on from the rear seats, The system can be controlled from the front controls as well as the rear press any rear climate control...
  • Page 240 Climate Controls Automatic Operation, If will turn the system on. The air Air Vents delivery mode will remain under Equipped Use the air outlets located in the automatic control. AUTO: Press the air delivery mode center and on the side of the + or (Temperature Control): button until this setting is selected to...
  • Page 241 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems ® Power (RAP) ....9-24 StabiliTrak System ..9-35 Operating Shifting Into Park .
  • Page 242 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Towing Driving Information passenger to handle potential General Towing distractions. Information ....9-54 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips .
  • Page 243: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
  • Page 244: Steering

    Driving and Operating Antilock Brake System (ABS) Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost allows steering while braking. include: because the engine stops or because of a system malfunction, Keep enough distance between Off-Road Recovery the vehicle can be steered but may you and the vehicle in front require increased effort.
  • Page 245: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking, one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not by shifting to a lower gear.
  • Page 246 Driving and Operating Know the local laws that apply to WARNING WARNING (Continued) off-road driving. To gain more ground clearance if Keep cargo in the cargo area When driving off-road, bouncing needed, it may be necessary to as far forward and as low as and quick changes in direction remove the front fascia lower possible.
  • Page 247 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further.
  • Page 248 Driving and Operating When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking down. Use a low gear because brake, shift an automatic If driving uphill when the the engine will work with the...
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, WARNING steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in mud Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the lower the or rivers can be dangerous.
  • Page 250: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating Notice: Do not drive through After operation in mud or sand, WARNING standing water if it is deep have the brake linings cleaned and enough to cover the wheel hubs, checked. These substances can Wet brakes can cause crashes. axles or exhaust pipe.
  • Page 251: Highway Hypnosis

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Turn off cruise control. Check all fluid levels and brakes, Hydroplaning tires, cooling system, and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Highway Hypnosis transmission. can build up under the vehicle's Shift to a lower gear when going Always be alert and pay attention to tires so they actually ride on the down steep or long hills.
  • Page 252: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) WARNING (Continued) improves vehicle stability during Driving on Snow or Ice hard stops on slippery roads, but they would not work well. You apply the brakes sooner than when Drive carefully when there is snow would then have poor braking or on dry pavement.
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the cannot be seen or smelled. It can Adjust the climate control vehicle unless there is help nearby. cause unconsciousness and even system to a setting that If possible, use Roadside death.
  • Page 254: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-14 Driving and Operating faster than the idle speed. This spinning the wheels in the forward WARNING (Continued) keeps the battery charged to restart and reverse directions causes a the vehicle and to signal for help rocking motion that could free the vehicle can overheat, causing an with the headlamps.
  • Page 255: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information Label includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
  • Page 256 9-16 Driving and Operating positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in and luggage load capacity is kilograms and pounds. 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement The = 650 lbs).
  • Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
  • Page 258 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers Rating (GVWR). The GVWR WARNING and cargo should never exceed includes the weight of the your vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, all occupants, fuel and Do not load the vehicle any cargo. heavier than the Gross Certification/Tire Label Vehicle Weight Rating...
  • Page 259: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-19 weight ratings. Ask your dealer Starting and WARNING (Continued) to help you load your vehicle the Operating right way. Never stack heavier If you put things inside your things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle so that vehicle like suitcases, tools, Notice: The vehicle does not...
  • Page 260: Adjustable Throttle And Brake

    9-20 Driving and Operating breaking-in guideline every Ignition Positions time you get new brake linings. Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9 57 for the trailer The control used to adjust the towing capabilities of the pedals is located on the instrument vehicle and more panel below the climate control...
  • Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-21 will remain active. See Retained 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, Accessory Power (RAP) on This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, page 9 24.
  • Page 262: Starting The Engine

    9-22 Driving and Operating for emission inspection purposes. Starting the Engine Starting Procedure The switch stays in this position 1. With your foot off the accelerator If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the when the engine is running. The pedal, turn the ignition to START.
  • Page 263: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-23 the engine is already running. 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: If you add electrical parts Engine cranking can be stopped 5-10 seconds, especially in very or accessories, you could change by turning the ignition switch to cold weather (below 18°C or the way the engine operates.
  • Page 264: Retained Accessory

    9-24 Driving and Operating OnStar System (if equipped) To Use the Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Heater Sunroof (if equipped) 1. Turn off the engine. If the cord will not reach, use a These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ heavy-duty three-prong extension 2.
  • Page 265: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-25 Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the releasing the parking brake.
  • Page 266: Parking Over Things

    9-26 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem When less power is required, such functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle as cruising at a constant vehicle uncharged or low voltage (less than serviced soon.
  • Page 267: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
  • Page 268: Automatic Transmission

    9-28 Driving and Operating Automatic P (Park): This position locks the WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to Transmission use when you start the engine you are on fairly level ground, because the vehicle cannot move If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the always set the parking brake and easily.
  • Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-29 N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for things such as throttle position, engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best vehicle load, and hill grade. If the wheels.
  • Page 270: Manual Mode

    9-30 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in spin the tires. When stopping on Manual Mode slippery road conditions could result a hill, use the brakes to hold the Range Selection Mode in skidding, see Skidding under vehicle in place. Loss of Control on page 9 5.
  • Page 271: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-31 automatically shift to lower gears as Tow/Haul Mode Also see Tow/Haul Mode under it adjusts to driving conditions. This Towing Equipment on page 9 61 for means that all gears below that more information. number are available. When 5 (Fifth) The Tow/Haul Mode works with the is selected, 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) ®...
  • Page 272: Drive Systems

    9-32 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Tow/Haul Drive Systems Brakes Grade Braking within the current ignition key cycle, press and hold All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake the Tow/Haul button for System (ABS) three seconds. A DIC message will With this feature, engine power is be displayed.
  • Page 273: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-33 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
  • Page 274: Brake Assist

    9-34 Driving and Operating brake is fully released and the power brake system under drive off. After the driver completely brake warning light is off before conditions where the driver has stops and holds the vehicle in a driving. quickly and forcefully applied the complete standstill on a grade, HSA brake pedal in an attempt to quickly will be automatically activated.
  • Page 275: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See Trailer wait 15 seconds, and then turn it Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 69 back on again to reset the system. for more information. If any of the messages still appear ®...
  • Page 276 9-36 Driving and Operating the appropriate DIC message It is recommended to leave the displays. This will also disable the system on for normal driving TSC feature. conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle Traction control and StabiliTrak can is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, be turned on by pressing and...
  • Page 277: Locking Rear Axle

    Driving and Operating 9-37 control is turned off, only the reduction in acceleration may be Adding non-dealer accessories can brake-traction control portion of noticed, or a noise or vibration may affect the vehicle's performance. traction control will work. The be heard. This is normal. See Accessories and Modifications engine speed management will be on page 10 3.
  • Page 278: Automatic Level Control

    9-38 Driving and Operating position, lift/dive and steering better handling under a variety of Cruise Control position of the vehicle. The passenger and loading conditions. controller then sends signals to An air compressor connected to the WARNING each shock absorber to rear shocks will raise or lower the independently adjust the damping rear of the vehicle to maintain...
  • Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-39 This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic (Cancel): Press to disengage 6-speed automatic transmission, cruise control without erasing the see Grade Braking under Tow/ set speed from memory. Haul Mode on page 9 31 for an Setting Cruise Control explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection If the cruise button is on when not in...
  • Page 280 9-40 Driving and Operating Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using hills, pressing the accelerator pedal Cruise Control may be necessary to maintain If the cruise control is set at a vehicle speed. When going desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is downhill, Cruise Grade Braking are applied, the cruise control is...
  • Page 281: Object Detection Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How the System Works There are three ways to end cruise URPA comes on automatically when Systems control: the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
  • Page 282: Side Blind Zone

    9-42 Driving and Operating Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very R (Reverse).
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-43 is approximately between When the vehicle is started, both WARNING (Continued) 0.5 m (1.5 ft) and 2.0 m (6 ft) off the outside mirror SBZA displays will ground. briefly come on to indicate the check mirrors, glance over your system is operating.
  • Page 284 9-44 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem UNAVAILABLE message after vehicles in your blind zone, or the To Work Properly cleaning the bumper, see your vehicle is passing through an open dealer. field of view area, such as the Missed alerts can occur under desert, where there is insufficient normal circumstances and will...
  • Page 285: Rear Vision

    Driving and Operating 9-45 Rear Vision Vehicles without Navigation the vehicle. When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), the video System Camera (RVC) image appears on the navigation The RVC system displays a view of screen. After a delay, the navigation If available, the Rear Vision Camera the area behind the vehicle.
  • Page 286 9-46 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after The symbols appear near objects Guidelines shifting out of R (Reverse) is detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline approximately 10 seconds. The symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align delay can be canceled by viewing the navigation screen.
  • Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-47 RVC Location Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if:...
  • Page 288: Fuel

    9-48 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an The fast flash conditions are Fuel accident, the position and used to protect the video device mounting angle of the camera Use of the recommended fuel is an from high temperature can change or the camera can important part of the proper...
  • Page 289: Recommended Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-49 vehicle's acceleration could be California Fuel slightly reduced, and a slight audible Requirements knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard. If the vehicle is certified to meet If the octane is less than 87, you California Emissions Standards, it is might notice a heavy knocking noise designed to operate on fuels that...
  • Page 290: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    9-50 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel recommend that you use these injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the Countries and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. injectors or valves, look for gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER...
  • Page 291: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    Driving and Operating 9-51 control system performance. The indicating ethanol content. Do not E85 has less energy per liter malfunction indicator lamp might use the fuel if the ethanol content is (gallon) than gasoline, so you will turn on. If this occurs, return to your greater than 85%.
  • Page 292: Filling The Tank

    9-52 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank WARNING (Continued) WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is death.
  • Page 293: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-53 nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING surfaces as soon as possible. See Container Exterior Care on page 10 83. If a fire starts while you are When replacing the fuel cap, insert refueling, do not remove the WARNING the tether in its hole before...
  • Page 294: General Towing

    9-54 Driving and Operating Towing Driving Characteristics WARNING (Continued) and Towing Tips General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill Driving with a Trailer opening of the container Information before dispensing fuel, and When towing a trailer: Only use towing equipment that has keep it in contact with the fill Become familiar with the state been designed for the vehicle.
  • Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-55 Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing WARNING amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
  • Page 296 9-56 Driving and Operating When turning with a trailer, make The Tow/Haul Mode may be used if Parking on Hills wider turns than normal. Do this so the transmission shifts too often. the trailer will not strike soft See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 31. WARNING shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, When towing at high altitude on...
  • Page 297: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-57 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then Maintenance when Trailer WARNING apply the parking brake and shift Towing into P (Park). The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when 5. Release the brake pedal. often when pulling a trailer.
  • Page 298 9-58 Driving and Operating Notice: Pulling a trailer The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is improperly can damage the time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle vehicle and result in costly and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required repairs not covered by the vehicle important for your safety and that of...
  • Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-59 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon Denali 2WD 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Yukon Denali AWD 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Yukon XL Denali 2WD 3.42 3 583 kg (7,900 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs)
  • Page 300 9-60 Driving and Operating Hitch Type Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum proper. If they are not, adjustments allowable tongue weight for the might be made by moving some vehicle.
  • Page 301: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating 9-61 Weight of the Trailering Trailer Tongue in Trailer Towing on When using a weight-distributing page 9 57 for rating limits with hitch, the spring bars should be Combination various hitch types. adjusted so the distance (A) is the It is important that the combination same after coupling the trailer to the Consider using sway controls with...
  • Page 302 9-62 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness the following trailer circuits: Package A loaded trailer that weighs more Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn adequate for the weight of the Signal...
  • Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-63 White: Ground Electric Brake Control Wiring power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer Provisions Light Green: Back-up Lamps brakes at the same time. Red: Battery Feed* These wiring provisions are Tow/Haul Mode included with the vehicle as part of Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* the trailer wiring package.
  • Page 304 9-64 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles large or heavy load.
  • Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-65 The vehicle may have a Hill Start Trailer Brake Control Panel WARNING Assist (HSA) feature. See Hill Start Assist (HSA) on page 9 34. Connecting a trailer that has a If the vehicle s brake, anti-lock surge, air, brake or StabiliTrak systems are not or electric-over-hydraulic trailer...
  • Page 306 9-66 Driving and Operating Brake Display Page on the DIC to Gain setting. After the Trailer and hold a gain button to cause the adjust and display power output to Brake Display Page is displayed, Trailer Gain to continuously adjust. the trailer brakes.
  • Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-67 The Trailer Output will indicate - - - the trailer s electric brakes over-gained may result in locked - - - on the Trailer Brake Display independent of the vehicle s brakes. trailer brakes. A trailer that is Page whenever the following occur: This lever is used in the Trailer Gain under-gained may result in not...
  • Page 308 9-68 Driving and Operating The Trailer Brake Display Adjusting trailer gain at speeds TRAILER CONNECTED This Page will appear on the lower than 32 to 40 km/h (20 to message will be briefly displayed DIC showing TRAILER 25 mph) may result in an when a trailer with electric brakes is GAIN and TRAILER incorrect gain setting.
  • Page 309: Trailer Sway

    Driving and Operating 9-69 If the disconnect occurs while 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING vehicle over to the side of the road the vehicle is moving, this message re-appears, the and turn the ignition off. Check the message will continue until the electrical fault is on the wiring connection to the trailer and ignition is turned off.
  • Page 310: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-70 Driving and Operating (ITBC) system, StabiliTrak may also Conversions and apply the trailer brakes. The TCS/ Add-Ons StabiliTrak warning light will flash on the instrument panel cluster to notify the driver to reduce speed. If the Add-On Electrical trailer continues to sway, StabiliTrak Equipment will reduce engine torque to help ®...
  • Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-20 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid .
  • Page 312: General Information

    10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Towing General Information System ....10-49 Towing the Vehicle ..10-80 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Pressure Monitor Recreational Vehicle...
  • Page 313: California Perchlorate

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 314: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care If doing some of your own service Hood 2. Then go to the front of the work, use the proper service vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more hood release, near the center of about how to service the vehicle the grille.
  • Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview 6.2L V8 Engine...
  • Page 316: Engine Oil

    10-6 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 13. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 14. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
  • Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-7 Checking Engine Oil 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it to the engine. If you find that you with a paper towel or cloth, then have an oil level above the It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way.
  • Page 318 10-8 Vehicle Care Specification Viscosity Grade Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
  • Page 319: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-9 Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be How to Reset the Engine Oil changed at least once a year and, Life System When to Change Engine Oil at this time, the system must be Reset the system whenever the reset.
  • Page 320: Automatic Transmission

    10-10 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the System can be reset as follows: scheduled maintenance intervals Fluid listed in Maintenance Schedule on 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with page 11 2.
  • Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-11 2. Apply the parking brake and vehicle until the appropriate 1. Locate the transmission dipstick place the shift lever in P (Park). transmission fluid temperature is at the rear of the engine reached. compartment, on the passenger 3.
  • Page 322 10-12 Vehicle Care 5. If the fluid level is below the the first opportunity in order to verify 4. Check both sides of the dipstick COLD check band, add only the cold check. The fluid level rises and read the lower level. Repeat enough fluid as necessary to as fluid temperature increases, so it the check procedure to verify the...
  • Page 323: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-13 6. If the fluid level is in the Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ acceptable range, push the scheduled maintenance intervals Filter dipstick back in all the way, then and replace it at the first oil change 1.
  • Page 324: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care WARNING 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 flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when A.
  • Page 325: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-15 Engine Coolant WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is Heater and radiator hoses, and mixture, the engine could get too filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very hot but you would not get the coolant.
  • Page 326 10-16 Vehicle Care Helps keep the proper engine Checking Coolant temperature. The vehicle must be on a level Notice: If improper coolant surface when checking the coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives level. are used in the vehicle cooling Check to see if coolant is visible in system, the engine could the coolant surge tank.
  • Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Add Coolant to the 2. Keep turning the pressure cap WARNING (Continued) slowly and remove it. Surge Tank cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling WARNING system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts.
  • Page 328: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the is shut off and the coolant is hood when this warning appears, cold. If necessary, repeat coolant but instead get service help right fill procedure Steps 1 6.
  • Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-19 Tows a trailer. See Trailer If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) Towing on page 9 57. Engine Compartment If the overheat warning is displayed See Overheated Engine with no sign of steam: WARNING Protection Operating Mode on 1.
  • Page 330: Overheated Engine Protection

    10-20 Vehicle Care If the warning continues, pull over, distances and/or towing a trailer in functioning properly. The fans stop, and park the vehicle the overheat protection mode change to low speed when right away. should be avoided. additional cooling is no longer required.
  • Page 331: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 How to Check Power Steering Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid displays, washer fluid will need to may damage the vehicle and the be added to the windshield washer Fluid damages may not be covered by fluid reservoir. To check the power steering fluid: the vehicle's warranty.
  • Page 332: Brakes

    10-22 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Brake linings should always be WARNING three-quarters full when it is replaced as complete axle sets. very cold. This allows for Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage See your dealer if the brake pedal...
  • Page 333: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-23 installing disc brake pads that are There are only two reasons why the WARNING wrong for the vehicle, can change brake fluid level in the reservoir the balance between the front and might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it rear brakes for the worse.
  • Page 334: Battery

    10-24 Vehicle Care If brake fluid is spilled on the Always clean the brake fluid vehicle's painted surfaces, reservoir cap and the area around the paint finish can be the cap before removing it. This damaged. Be careful not to helps keep dirt from entering the spill brake fluid on the reservoir.
  • Page 335: All-Wheel Drive

    Vehicle Care 10-25 Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case WARNING If the vehicle is equipped with Batteries have acid that can burn All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform you and gas that can explode. the lubricant checks described in You can be badly hurt if you are this section.
  • Page 336: Front Axle

    10-26 Vehicle Care Front Axle A. Fill Plug noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it B. Drain Plug When to Check and Change inspected and repaired. Lubricant When the differential is cold, add All axle assemblies are filled by enough lubricant to raise the It is not necessary to regularly volume of fluid during production.
  • Page 337: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the How to Check Lubricant 2. Firmly apply both the parking proper level is from 1.0 mm to brake and the regular brake. 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) See Parking Brake on below the bottom of the filler page 9 33.
  • Page 338: Park Brake And P (Park)

    10-28 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the Function Check regular brake, try to move the WARNING shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
  • Page 339: Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 To check the P (Park) Rear Wiper Blade Replacement mechanism's holding ability: 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up With the engine running, shift to and out of the park rest position. P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
  • Page 340: Glass Replacement

    10-30 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 32. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
  • Page 341: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps

    Vehicle Care 10-31 Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it Sidemarker, Stoplamps, 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate from the taillamp assembly. on page 2 9. and Back-Up Lamps 5.
  • Page 342: License Plate Lamp

    10-32 Vehicle Care License Plate Lamp 5. Reverse Steps 1 3 to reinstall Electrical System the license plate lamp. Electrical System Replacement Bulbs Overload If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the The vehicle has fuses and circuit hybrid supplement for more breakers to protect against an information.
  • Page 343: Fuses And Circuit

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit if the lamps go on and off or...
  • Page 344 10-34 Vehicle Care...
  • Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-35 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Transmission features shown. Lamps Controls (Ignition) Fuses Usage Driver Side Fuel Pump Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Turn Lamp Fuel System Headlamp Control Module...
  • Page 346 10-36 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Amplifier Accessory Power Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (If Outlet Audio System Equipped) Automatic Level Miscellaneous Driver Side Control (Ignition), Cruise Compressor Relay High-Beam Control Headlamp Climate Controls Liftgate Release Daytime Running (Ignition) Airbag System Lamps 2 (If...
  • Page 347: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-37 J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses REAR Rear Defogger Antilock Brake Left Bussed DEFOG System 1 Electrical Center 2 RUN/CRNK Switched Power Starter Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse Stud 2 (Trailer FAN HI Cooling Fan High Block Brakes) Speed...
  • Page 348 10-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
  • Page 349: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
  • Page 350: Wheels And Tires

    10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires and a serious crash. See HEADLINER 2 Headliner Vehicle Load Limits on Harness Every new GM vehicle has page 9 15. Connector 2 high-quality tires made by a Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 351: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-41 See Tire Pressure for curb. The warranty does not WARNING (Continued) High-Speed Operation on cover this type of damage. page 10 48 for inflation pressure Keep tires set to the correct Worn or old tires can adjustment for high speed inflation pressure and, when cause a crash.
  • Page 352: Winter Tires

    10-42 Vehicle Care winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires: if frequent driving in cold may not offer the same level of temperatures or on snow or ice Use tires of the same brand and traction or performance as winter covered roads is expected.
  • Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-43 particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of (E) Tire Ply Material The type aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture The last four of cord and number of plies in and service description. See the digits of the TIN indicate the tire the sidewall and under the tread.
  • Page 354: Tire Designations

    10-44 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The example shows a typical Tire Terminology and aspect ratio is 75, as shown in...
  • Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-45 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo.
  • Page 356 10-46 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
  • Page 357: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-47 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label Notice: Neither tire Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a underinflation nor information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle overinflation is good. consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original Underinflated tires, or tires tire's traction, temperature, and...
  • Page 358 10-48 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire. See pressure is reached. If the Information label on the vehicle Full-Size Spare Tire on inflation pressure is high, press indicates the original equipment page 10 75 for additional on the metal stem in the center tires and the correct cold tire information.
  • Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-49 Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more WARNING (Continued) of your tires is significantly System under-inflated. inflation pressure adjustment for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire high-speed operation. When (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you speed limits and road conditions technology to check tire pressure...
  • Page 360: Operation

    10-50 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications the tires and transmit the tire combined with the low tire pressure pressure readings to a receiver Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a located in the vehicle. with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards...
  • Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-51 pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details tire pressure condition but it does Message about the DIC operation and not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly displays see Driver Information maintenance.
  • Page 362 10-52 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
  • Page 363: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-53 The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire...
  • Page 364: When It Is Time For New

    10-54 Vehicle Care See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on WARNING (Continued) Tires on page 10 54 and Wheel page 10 47 and Vehicle Load Replacement on page 10 59. Limits on page 9 15. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 365: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 maintenance affect how fast aging Parking for an extended period can takes place. GM recommends that cause flat spots on the tires that tires, including the spare if may result in vibrations while equipped, be replaced after six driving.
  • Page 366 10-56 Vehicle Care traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is WARNING (Continued) pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the vehicle damage. Use the number is molded onto the tire's new tires on the rear axle.
  • Page 367: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-57 The Tire and Loading WARNING WARNING Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable on page 9 15 for the label level of performance and safety if rim flanges to develop cracks...
  • Page 368: Uniform Tire Quality

    10-58 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), one-half (1½) times as well on Grading or to some limited-production the government course as a tire Quality grades can be found tires.
  • Page 369: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-59 straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See your tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum dealer for proper diagnosis. acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is Wheel Replacement...
  • Page 370: Tire Chains

    10-60 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING Using the wrong replacement control and a crash. Use another wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel type of traction device only if its Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could manufacturer recommends it for one is dangerous.
  • Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-61 the accelerator pedal and grip the If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) steering wheel firmly. Steer to and wheel damage by driving slowly maintain lane position, and then to a level place, well off the road, Have your dealer or an authorized gently brake to a stop, well off the if possible.
  • Page 372: Tire Changing

    10-62 Vehicle Care The following information explains WARNING (Continued) how to use the jack and change a tire. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. Tire Changing 5. Place wheel blocks on both Removing the Spare Tire and sides of the tire at the Tools opposite corner of the tire...
  • Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-63 To access the spare tire: 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. A. Jack 3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack counterclockwise to release the B. Wheel Blocks A.
  • Page 374 10-64 Vehicle Care Hoist End of Extension Tool 3. To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key, turn it K. Spare Tire Lock clockwise and then pull 1. To reach the hoist shaft access straight back. cover (C), you will first need to remove the hitch cover.
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-65 6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) 7. Use the wheel wrench hook that counterclockwise to lower the allows you to pull the hoist cable spare tire (H) to the ground. towards you, to assist in Continue to turn the wheel reaching the spare tire.
  • Page 376 10-66 Vehicle Care 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen WARNING all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise Getting under a vehicle when it is to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not lifted on a jack is dangerous. remove the wheel nuts yet.
  • Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-67 4. Position the jack under the Raise the vehicle far enough off wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle as shown. the ground so there is enough vehicle. Raise the vehicle far room for the spare tire to clear enough off the ground so there the ground.
  • Page 378 10-68 Vehicle Care 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. WARNING Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the held against the hub. parts to which it is fastened, can 10.
  • Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-69 Notice: Improperly tightened When you reinstall the regular wheel. Always stow the wheel wheel nuts can lead to brake wheel and tire, you must also with the valve stem pointing pulsation and rotor damage. To reinstall the center cap, if your down and have the wheel/tire avoid expensive brake repairs, vehicle has one.
  • Page 380 10-70 Vehicle Care G. Tire/Wheel Retainer 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/wheel H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem retainer (G) from the guide pin. Pointed Down) Pull the pin through the center of Hoist Shaft Access Hole the wheel.
  • Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-71 To store the tools: 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hoist shaft access hole (I) in the bumper. 7. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Raise the tire part way upward. securely.
  • Page 382: Secondary Latch System

    10-72 Vehicle Care 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and Secondary Latch System jack (E) together with the This vehicle has an wing nut (F). underbody-mounted tire hoist 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel assembly equipped with a blocks (A) in the driver side trim secondary latch system.
  • Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-73 To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 62.
  • Page 384 10-74 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to 13. Disconnect the jack handle raise the jack until it lifts the from the jack and carefully end fitting. remove the jack. Use one hand to push against the spare while 11.
  • Page 385: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-75 To continue changing the flat tire, After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting see Removing the Flat Tire and vehicle, stop as soon as possible For more information about the Installing the Spare Tire under Tire and check that the spare is correctly vehicle battery, see Battery on Changing on page 10 62.
  • Page 386 10-76 Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough 3. Turn off the ignition on both WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, vehicles. Unplug unnecessary but be sure the vehicles are not accessories plugged into the If you do not follow these steps touching each other.
  • Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-77 WARNING WARNING (Continued) An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that when the engine is not running first. If you do not, explosive gas and can injure you. Keep hands, could be present. clothing and tools away from any Battery fluid contains acid that underhood electric fan.
  • Page 388 10-78 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
  • Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-79 Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
  • Page 390: Towing The Vehicle

    10-80 Vehicle Care What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more Notice: Incorrectly towing a Is the proper towing equipment information.
  • Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-81 All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dinghy and Dolly Towing Dinghy Towing Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will Notice: If a two-wheel-drive damage drivetrain components.
  • Page 392 10-82 Vehicle Care transmissions have no provisions The repairs would not be covered Use the following procedure to for internal lubrication while being by the vehicle warranty. Never dinghy tow a two-wheel-drive towed. tow the vehicle with the rear vehicle from the rear: wheels on the ground.
  • Page 393: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-83 Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) cleaners that are marked safe for can result in damage or removal painted surfaces to remove foreign of paint and decals. matter. Exterior Care Rinse the vehicle well, before Occasional hand waxing or mild Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all polishing should be done to remove...
  • Page 394 10-84 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts clean the tires.
  • Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-85 and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion exposure. leaks. protection. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication do not use strong soaps,...
  • Page 396: Interior Care

    10-86 Vehicle Care Interior Care remain on the surface being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt.
  • Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Cleaning the windshield Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the with water during the first three to soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface six months of ownership will center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment.
  • Page 398 10-88 Vehicle Care Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Radio Displays Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove For vehicles with high gloss...
  • Page 399: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-89 Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor mats were designed for the WARNING vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 400 10-90 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 401 Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
  • Page 402 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services service.
  • Page 403 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See for more than a year. The engine oil or missing parts or signs of Engine Coolant on page 10 15. and filter must be changed at least wear. See Exterior Care on once a year and the oil life system page 10 83.
  • Page 404 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 28. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage.
  • Page 405 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
  • Page 406 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
  • Page 407 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
  • Page 408 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
  • Page 409 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 410 11-10 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts Tires Vehicle Care Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, To help keep the vehicle looking like for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining new, vehicle care products are the tires can save money, fuel, and available from your dealer.
  • Page 411 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view.
  • Page 412 11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 413 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front and Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). ® Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879, in Canada 10953511).
  • Page 414 11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
  • Page 415 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 416 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 417 Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 418 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
  • Page 419 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transfer Case Fluid 1.4 L 1.5 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Re-check fluid level after filling. Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.
  • Page 420 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
  • Page 421 Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Reporting Safety Defects (Mexico) ....13-7 Reporting Safety Defects to Information Roadside Assistance the United States Program (U.S.
  • Page 422: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    1-800-263-3777 (English) or sure you are completely satisfied GMC. Normally, any concerns with 1-800-263-7854 (French). with the new vehicle. However, the sales transaction or the We encourage you to call the...
  • Page 423 Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
  • Page 424: Procedure (Mexico)

    13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all parties STEP THREE involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur. reasonable amount of time by your dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through...
  • Page 425: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)

    1908 Colonel Sam Drive However, if a customer wishes to From Mexico City Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 write or e-mail GMC, the letter www.gmc.ca 5329-0812 should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) From Other Mexico Locations...
  • Page 426: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, (U.S.) my.gmc.com Honduras maps, phone numbers, and hours. The GMC online owner experience 800-0122-6101 (Warranty Tracking is a one-stop resource that allows Information): Track the vehicle s interaction with GMC and keeps Customer Assistance for warranty information.
  • Page 427: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the GMC Owner (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 428 *Emergency Messages: of its term, contact the GMC If the vehicle is in another city Transmission of urgent phone Customer Assistance Center at outside of your residence, messages.
  • Page 429 Once the dealer has not possible for the nearest than 3.5 tons. reported that the vehicle has GMC dealership to repair the been repaired, Roadside Complimentary Transportation: If vehicle the same day, requiring Assistance will provide bus or...
  • Page 430 Cost of fuel provided. vehicle or third parties. This means any occurrence that GMC reserves the right to make any Routine vehicle repair costs are not causes physical injury to the changes or discontinue the covered by the Roadside...
  • Page 431: Canada)

    New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ready: is given. GMC and General Motors of Your name, home address, and Emergency Tow From a Public Canada Limited reserve the right to home telephone number...
  • Page 432 13-12 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Mounting, dismounting, detailed receipts, and a copy of change a flat tire with the spare or changing of snow tires, the repair orders. Once tire. The spare tire, if equipped, chains, or other traction devices. authorization has been received, must be in good condition and the Roadside Assistance advisor...
  • Page 433: Canada)

    Customer Information 13-13 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact your dealer and...
  • Page 434: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)

    13-14 Customer Information original receipts and can only be up insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair to the maximum amount allowed by You are responsible for fuel usage (U.S. and Canada) GM for shuttle service. In addition, charges and may also be for U.S.
  • Page 435 Customer Information 13-15 Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
  • Page 436 13-16 Customer Information General description of the puts you in danger, or you are Insurance pays the bill for the repair, damage to the other vehicle. instructed to move it by a police but you must live with the repair. officer.
  • Page 437: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-17 Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information Helm, Incorporated Booklet. Attention: Customer Service Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis shipping fees.
  • Page 438: Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects To The United States

    13-18 Customer Information Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
  • Page 439: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors

    (1-800-462-8782), or write: obstacle, data that will assist in how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s GMC Customer Assistance Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is P.O. Box 33172 monitor and control engine and...
  • Page 440: Onstar

    13-20 Customer Information These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
  • Page 441: Statement

    Customer Information 13-21 personal information or link with any other GM system containing personal information. Radio Frequency Statement This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada Standards RSS GEN/210/220/310.
  • Page 442 13-22 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 443 OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Press Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
  • Page 444: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Press the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency 24/7 to: Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get help for an emergency.
  • Page 445: Connections

    OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Press with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to responds with OnStar ready, download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle.
  • Page 446 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling Retrieve My Number 5. Say Yes or say No to try again. System responds: OK, 1. Press . System responds: 1. Press . System responds: storing <name tag>. OnStar ready. OnStar ready. Place a Call Using a Stored 2.
  • Page 447: Diagnostics

    OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling perform a vehicle check every are available on most vehicles. Not Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, all OnStar services are available transmission, antilock brakes, and everywhere or on all vehicles.
  • Page 448 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location account information, manages the Advisors provide services to help information about the vehicle cannot OnStar subscription, and allows subscribers with physical disabilities work unless GPS signals are viewing of videos of each service.
  • Page 449 OnStar 14-7 Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas System (GPS) OnStar equipment may be Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the New antenna to prevent blocking cellular Obstruction of the GPS can Vehicle Limited Warranty. The and GPS signal reception.
  • Page 450 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 70. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate.
  • Page 451 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Assistance Program, What Will You See after an Roadside ....13-7, 13-11 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-32 Audio Players Modifications .
  • Page 452 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-30 Warnings ......iv Battery .
  • Page 453 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . 5-11 Customer Assistance ..13-6 Door Collision Damage Repair ..13-14 Offices ......13-5 Ajar Messages .
  • Page 454 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Coolant ..... 10-15 Control System ....8-1 Coolant Temperature Engine .
  • Page 455 INDEX Fuel ......9-48 Additives .....9-50 Garage Door Opener .
  • Page 456 INDEX Hood ......10-4 Level Control Horn ......5-5 Automatic .
  • Page 457 INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Transmission ....5-42 Tire Pressure ....5-23 Maintenance Tow/Haul Mode .
  • Page 458 INDEX ® OnStar Navigation ... . 14-2 Parking ® OnStar Overview ... . . 14-1 Assist, Ultrasonic ... . .9-41 Object Detection System ®...
  • Page 459 INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Rear Climate Control System . . . 8-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Belts ......3-23 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System .
  • Page 460 i-10 INDEX Roadside Assistance Safety Defects Reporting Security Program ....13-7, 13-11 Canadian Government ..13-18 Light ......5-25 Roof General Motors .
  • Page 461 INDEX i-11 Sidemarker Storage Third-Row Seats ....3-12 Bulb Replacement ..10-31 Rear ......4-1 Throttle, Adjustable .
  • Page 462 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Vehicle (cont'd) Personalization ....5-44 Wheel Replacement ..10-59 Courtesy ....13-13 When It Is Time for New Trip Odometer .
  • Page 463 INDEX i-13 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-59 Different Size ....10-57 Replacement .
  • Page 464 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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