GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2023 Owner's Manual
GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2023 Owner's Manual

GMC Sierra Denali 1500 2023 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Sierra/Sierra Denali 1500 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents California Proposition 65 Warning Introduction ......1 Keys, Doors, and Windows ....14 Seats and Restraints .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Canadian Vehicle Owners appearing in this manual including, but not what to do to avoid or reduce them. limited to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the GMC A French language manual can be obtained Truck Emblem, SIERRA, and DENALI are Danger from your dealer, at www.helminc.com,...
  • Page 4 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Keep Fuse Block Covers Properly Installed Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they : Lane Change Alert mean. See the features in this manual for information. : Lane Departure Warning : Air Conditioning System : Lane Keep Assist A circle with a slash through it is a safety...
  • Page 5 Introduction : Traction Control/StabiliTrak/Electronic Stability Control (ESC) : Under Pressure : Vehicle Ahead Indicator...
  • Page 6 Introduction Instrument Panel Overview Work Truck...
  • Page 7 Introduction 1. Tow/Haul Mode (On Some Models). See 9. Infotainment Controls. See Overview Tow/Haul Mode 0 232 (On Some Driver Mode Control 0 242. (Uplevel Radio) 0 153 or Models). Overview (Base Radio) 0 152. Automatic Transfer Case Control (If Exhaust Brake (If Equipped).
  • Page 8 Introduction 22. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 102 (Out of View). 23. Cruise Control 0 247. Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 249 (If Equipped). Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 286 (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 103 (If Equipped). 24. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 120.
  • Page 9 Introduction Uplevel Shown, Base Level Similar...
  • Page 10 Introduction 1. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 133 (If Auto Stop Disable Switch (If Equipped). Heated Steering Wheel 0 103 (If Equipped). See Stop/Start System 0 216. Equipped). 2. Air Vents 0 193. Power Release Tailgate (If Equipped). See 15. Front Center Console Storage. Tailgate 0 24.
  • Page 11 Introduction Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 286 (If Equipped). 25. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 148. Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 147. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 141. Fog Lamps 0 146 (If Equipped). Task Lighting 0 146 (If Equipped). 26. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 120 (Out of View).
  • Page 12 Introduction Denali...
  • Page 13 Introduction 1. Air Vents 0 193. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 15. USB Port 0 161. 0 190 (If Equipped). 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) 0 133 (If 16. Cupholders 0 97. Equipped). Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 0 53 17. Trailer Brake Control Panel (If Equipped). (If Equipped).
  • Page 14 Introduction 25. Data Link Connector (DLC). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 120 (Out of View). 26. Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 148. Exterior Cargo Lamps 0 147. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 141. Fog Lamps 0 146 (If Equipped). Task Lighting 0 146 (If Equipped).
  • Page 15: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Manual Mirrors ......35 Keys and Locks Trailer-Tow Mirrors ..... 35 Windows Power Mirrors .
  • Page 16: Remote Key

    Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the Keyless Access system, With an active OnStar or connected service Remote Key Operation the remote key has a button on the side of plan, an OnStar Advisor may remotely The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle the remote key used to remove the key.
  • Page 17 Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer if a new remote key is settings from the infotainment screen, touch If enabled, the turn signal lamps flash twice needed. Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock, Unlock, to indicate unlocking has occurred. If enabled, the exterior lamps may turn on.
  • Page 18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Two lock/unlock button presses were Keyless Unlocking/Locking from the Press and hold for more than used to unlock all doors. Driver Door three seconds to activate the panic alarm. Any vehicle door has been opened and all The turn signal lamps flash and the horn When the doors are locked and the remote doors are now closed.
  • Page 19 Keys, Doors, and Windows indicate access is disabled. Using any To view available settings from the vehicle is driven. To view available settings exterior handle to unlock the doors or open infotainment screen, touch Settings > from the infotainment screen, touch Settings the tailgate will cause the turn signal lamps Vehicle >...
  • Page 20 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle: 1. Place the remote key in the remote key Caution pocket/insert. When replacing the battery, do not touch 2. With the vehicle in P (Park) or N (Neutral) any of the circuitry on the remote key. press the brake pedal and ENGINE Static from your body could damage the START/STOP.
  • Page 21 Keys, Doors, and Windows Caution (Continued) to ensure the remote key is sealed properly whenever the remote key is opened. Replace the battery in the remote key soon if the DIC displays REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY. To replace the battery: 1.
  • Page 22: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Pull the seal by pulling on the tab to Laws in some communities may restrict the Starting the Engine Using Remote Start access the battery. use of remote starters. Check local Press twice on the remote key. The turn regulations for any requirements on remote 5.
  • Page 23: Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning flashers. There are several ways to lock and unlock If equipped, the remote key must be within the vehicle. 1 m (3 ft) of the tailgate or door being Turn the ignition on and then off. opened or locked.
  • Page 24: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks The doors will lock automatically Automatic door locking cannot be disabled. five seconds after all doors are closed. If a Automatic door unlocking can be door is reopened before that time, the programmed. To view available settings five-second timer will reset when all doors from the infotainment screen, touch Settings are closed again.
  • Page 25: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows When the safety lock is enabled, adults and Use the key to unlock the tailgate. older children will not be able to open the Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle rear door from the inside. Cancel the safety while pulling the tailgate down.
  • Page 26 Keys, Doors, and Windows assistance is required. If equipped with Caution Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be To avoid damage to the tailgate, make opened if the remote key is within sure the area behind the tailgate is clear 1 m (3 ft).
  • Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the touch pad on the tailgate Press twice quickly on the remote handle. key until the tailgate moves. See Remote Key Operation 0 15. If equipped with A chime sounds and the taillamps flash Keyless Access, a locked tailgate can be during the closing operation.
  • Page 28 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lift-to-Close Operation If the tailgate encounters multiple obstacles, Caution the power function will deactivate. After To avoid damage to the tailgate, make removing the obstructions, manually close sure the area behind the tailgate is clear the tailgate to resume normal power before opening it.
  • Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows To open the primary tailgate: To open the inner tailgate, press the upper Press on the center stack. touch pad on the tailgate handle after Press the lower touch pad on the tailgate Press twice quickly on the remote unlocking all doors.
  • Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows MultiPro Inner Tailgate Enable/Disable To enable the inner tailgate function, hold Caution the upper touchpad on the handle for Do not open the inner tailgate with the 3 seconds until the tail lamps flash. The primary tailgate open if there is a hitch inner tailgate can now be opened separately ball or trailer attached.
  • Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows The assist handle helps with entering the pickup box. To use: 1. Lift up on the handle until it locks in the open position. 2. To return the assist handle, pull the release lever toward the ball end of the handle and push the handle back to the closed position.
  • Page 32: Transporting Items That Can

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Transporting Items That Can Power Assist Steps Catch Fire Warning Warning To avoid personal injury or property damage, before entering or exiting the To avoid personal injury and/or vehicle vehicle, be sure the power assist step is damage when transporting items that fully extended.
  • Page 33: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Kick Switch Cleaning Off : Alarm system is disarmed. The power assist steps can be extended or On Solid : Vehicle is secured during the retracted for cleaning. To view available delay to arm the system. settings from the infotainment screen, touch Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
  • Page 34: Steering Column Lock

    Keys, Doors, and Windows How to Detect a Tamper Condition pedal is pressed and the vehicle is started. or the door is not unlocked by pressing No message will display during a remote on the remote key during the 10-second is pressed on the remote key and the start.
  • Page 35: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation When trying to start the vehicle, the Do not leave the remote key or device that security light may come on briefly when the disarms or deactivates the vehicle theft ignition is turned on. If the engine does not system in the vehicle.
  • Page 36: Manual Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows The lower portion of both the driver and Extending Mirrors passenger mirrors is convex. A convex mirror Trailer tow mirrors can extend out for better surface is curved so more can be seen from visibility when towing a trailer. the driver seat.
  • Page 37: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors Turn Signal Indicator Folding Mirrors If equipped, the mirror has turn signal Manual Folding Mirrors indicator lights, which flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. If equipped, push the mirror toward the vehicle to fold.
  • Page 38: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Reset the power folding mirrors if: If equipped with heated mirrors: The mirrors are accidentally obstructed REAR : Press to heat the outside while folding.
  • Page 39: Reverse Tilt Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long Reverse Tilt Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror distance away, the image in the main If equipped with reverse tilt mirrors and If equipped, push the tab forward for mirror is small and near the inboard memory seats, the passenger and/or driver daytime use and pull it rearward for edge of the mirror.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows The adjustment options are: Pull the tab to turn on the display. Push the Press to scroll through the adjustment tab to turn it off. When off the mirror is options. Brightness automatic dimming. Adjust the mirror for a Press to adjust the settings using clear view of the area behind the vehicle...
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows See your dealer for service if a blue screen Warning are displayed in the mirror, and The Rear Camera Mirror (RCM) has a the display shuts off. Also, push the tab as limited view. Portions of the road, indicated to return to the automatic dimming mode.
  • Page 42: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Warning (Continued) children in the rear seat, use the window lockout switch to prevent operation of the windows. See Keys 0 14. The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to Windows improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows Warning are up.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Window Lockout If equipped, pull the window switch up fully Automatic Reversal System Override and quickly release to express close the window. Warning Briefly press or pull the window switch in If automatic reversal system override is the same direction to stop that window s active, the window will not reverse express movement.
  • Page 44: Rear Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Partially open the window to be Rear Windows Sun Visors programmed. Then close it and continue Power Sliding Rear Window to pull the switch briefly after the window has fully closed. 4. Open the window and continue to press the switch briefly after the window has fully opened.
  • Page 45: Roof Sunroof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof If an object is in the path while sunroof, fully press and release (1). express-closing, the reversal system will Press and release (1) again to stop the detect an object, stop, and open the sunroof Sunroof movement.
  • Page 46: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Restraints Airbag System Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front Seat) ..96 Airbag System ......63 Where Are the Airbags? .
  • Page 47: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of Rear Head Restraints the restraint is at the same height as the The vehicle s rear seat has head restraints in top of the occupant's head. This position the outboard seating positions that cannot Warning reduces the chance of a neck injury in a...
  • Page 48: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints If you are installing a child restraint in the Center Seat rear seat, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for If equipped, the center front seatback Children (LATCH System) 0 80. doubles as an armrest and cupholder/ Center Headrest storage area for the driver and passenger when the center front seat is not used.
  • Page 49: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating pulse alert in the driver seat to help the driver avoid crashes. See Driver Assistance Systems 0 274. Reclining Seatbacks Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
  • Page 50: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make Lumbar Adjustment sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback: 1. Lift the lever. To adjust the lumbar support, if equipped: The seatback will automatically fold Press and hold the front or rear of the forward.
  • Page 51: Massage

    Seats and Restraints Uplevel Seat Adjustment Press and release or hold Feature Select (1) If equipped, the vehicle must be on to use to scroll to bolster support on the the massage feature. infotainment display. Press Forward (5) or To activate and adjust massage: Rearward (3) to adjust bolster support Turn the Feature Select (1) to scroll to inward or outward.
  • Page 52: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats section. The memory recalls may be 3. Start the vehicle with the initial key or canceled at any time during the recall. See remote key. The DIC welcome message Cancel Memory Seating Recalls later in this should display the driver number of the section.
  • Page 53 Seats and Restraints Seat Exit Memory moves the driver seat 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 for the other remote If the saved memory seat position does not key 1 or 2 using the other 1 or 2 memory automatically recall, verify the recall is to the preferred exit position of the button.
  • Page 54: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Seat Exit Memory is enabled. See Obstructions Enabling Automatic Recalls previously in If something has blocked the seat while this section. recalling a memory position, the recall may The vehicle is in P (Park). stop. Remove the obstruction and try the recall again.
  • Page 55: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the highest To enable or disable auto heated or Rear Seats setting. With each press of the button, the ventilated seats, select Settings > Vehicle > seat will change to the next lower setting, Climate and Air Quality >...
  • Page 56: Heated Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints The feature can be turned on or off. Select Heated Rear Seats Settings > Vehicle > Rear Seat Reminder > ON or OFF. Warning Folding the Rear Seat Cushion If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to the skin, the seat heater may Either side of the rear seat cushion can be cause burns.
  • Page 57: Seat Belts

    Seats and Restraints This feature turns on at the highest setting. Seat Belts This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to With each press of the button, the heated buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt This section describes how to use seat belts seat changes to the next lower setting, and Reminders 0 118.
  • Page 58: Buckle To Drive

    Seats and Restraints Questions and Answers About Seat Belts If the vehicle is on and the brake pedal is passenger seat. If this happens, remove the pressed with the vehicle in P (Park) but the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a driver seat belt is not buckled, a message to shift out of P (Park).
  • Page 59 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder It is very important for all occupants to and across the chest. These parts of the buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted body are best able to take belt people are hurt more often in crashes than restraining forces.
  • Page 60: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints Warning You can be seriously injured or killed if the shoulder belt is worn behind your back, under your legs, or wrapped around your neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor.
  • Page 61 Seats and Restraints position on the seat, move the seat rearward or recline the seat until the shoulder belt retractor lock releases. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the front outboard seating position may affect the passenger sensing system, if equipped. See Passenger Sensing System 0 68.
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Always stow the seat belt slowly. If the seat belt webbing returns quickly to the stowed position, the retractor may lock and cannot be pulled out.
  • Page 63: Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

    Seats and Restraints met. Seat belt pretensioners can also help Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy Seat Belt Extender tighten the seat belts in a side crash or Seat belts work for everyone, including If the vehicle's seat belt will fasten around rollover event.
  • Page 64: Seat Belt Care

    Seats and Restraints Torn or frayed seat belts can rip apart under crash may have been stressed or damaged. Warning impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, See your dealer to have the seat belt have it replaced immediately. If a belt is assemblies inspected or replaced.
  • Page 65 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front outboard Warning (Continued) Warning passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the front outboard You can be severely injured or killed in a unnecessarily close to any airbag, as you passenger crash if you are not wearing your seat would be if sitting on the edge of the belt, even with airbags.
  • Page 66: Where Are The Airbags

    Seats and Restraints The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel. There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
  • Page 67: When Should An Airbag Inflate

    Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in Warning (Continued) moderate to severe frontal crashes to help reduce the potential for severe injuries, do not attach or put anything on the mainly to the driver's or front outboard steering wheel hub or on or near any passenger's head and chest.
  • Page 68: What Makes An Airbag Inflate

    Seats and Restraints designed to inflate in rollovers or rear For airbag locations, see Where Are the Airbags should never be regarded as impacts. A seat-mounted side impact airbag Airbags? 0 65. anything more than a supplement to seat is designed to inflate on the side of the belts.
  • Page 69: Passenger Sensing System

    Seats and Restraints off using the controls for those features. include airbag modules and possibly other Warning If any of these systems are damaged in the parts. The service manual for the vehicle crash they may not operate as normal. covers the need to replace other parts.
  • Page 70 Seats and Restraints Whenever possible, children aged 12 and Warning (Continued) under should be secured in a rear seating position. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the front seat, even if the airbag is off. Never put a rear-facing child seat in the If securing a forward-facing child restraint front.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing system has 4. Reinstall the child restraint following the Warning turned off the front outboard passenger directions provided by the child restraint frontal airbag, the OFF indicator will light manufacturer and refer to Securing Child If the airbag readiness light ever comes and stay lit as a reminder that the airbag is Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the...
  • Page 72 Seats and Restraints 6. Restart the vehicle. that the child restraint locking feature is Warning engaged. Use the following steps to allow The passenger sensing system may or may the system to detect that person and enable If the front outboard passenger airbag is not turn off the airbag for a child in a child the front outboard passenger frontal airbag: turned off for an adult-sized occupant,...
  • Page 73: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    Seats and Restraints Front seats, including stitching, seams, approved by GM for your specific vehicle. Warning or zippers See Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle 0 72 for more For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is Seat belts information about modifications that can turned off and the battery is Steering wheel, instrument panel,...
  • Page 74: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints system from properly turning off the Airbag System Check Warning (Continued) passenger airbag(s). See Passenger Sensing The airbag system does not need regularly System 0 68. make sure the airbag systems are scheduled maintenance or replacement. working properly after a crash, have If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail airbags, Make sure the airbag readiness light is them inspected and any necessary...
  • Page 75: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the Child Restraints Also see Rear Seat Belt Comfort Guides shoulder belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, under Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 59. continue. If no, try using the rear seat Older Children According to accident statistics, children are belt comfort guide, if available.
  • Page 76: Infants And Young Children

    Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. The shoulder belt locks when it is pulled all the way out of the retractor. It unlocks when the shoulder belt is allowed to go all the way back into the retractor, but it cannot do this if it is wrapped around the child.
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints Rear-facing child restraints Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Belt-positioning booster seats is not possible to hold it during a crash. outboard seat. Secure a rear-facing child The proper child restraint for your child For example, in a crash at only restraint in a rear seat.
  • Page 78: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) restraint until age two, or until they reach the maximum height and weight limits of their child restraint. Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle seat belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 79 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the following: the Vehicle 1. Instruction labels provided on the child Warning restraint 2. Instruction manual provided with the A child can be seriously injured or killed child restraint in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
  • Page 80: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints Securing the Child Within the Child Warning Warning Restraint A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A child in a child restraint in the center be seriously injured or killed if the front front seat can be badly injured or killed Warning passenger airbag inflates.
  • Page 81: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints Depending on where you place the child to attach the child restraint to the anchors For a forward-facing 5-pt harness child restraint and the size of the child restraint, in the vehicle. This system is designed to restraint where the combined weight of the you may not be able to access adjacent seat make installation of a child restraint easier.
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints Recommended Methods for Attaching Child Restraints Restraint Type Combined Weight of Use Only Approved Attachment Methods Shown with an X the Child + Child LATCH Lower Seat Belt Only LATCH Lower Seat Belt and Top Restraint Anchors Only Anchors and Top Tether Anchor Tether Anchor...
  • Page 83 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the lower anchors on double and crew cab models, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For regular cab models, there are top tether Regular Cab Three-Passenger Front Seat Double and Crew Cab Rear Seat...
  • Page 85 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Driver Side Anchor and Loop (Double and Passenger Side Loop (Double and Crew Cab) Crew Cab) For regular cab models, the top tether For double and crew cab models, the top anchors are on the back panel behind the tether is routed through loops (2) to the top passenger seat(s) or center seat.
  • Page 86 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, children and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint A child or others could be injured. To tighten the belt behind the child restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
  • Page 87 Seats and Restraints seating position with belts and a top If the position you are using has an using a single tether, route the tether. See Securing Child Restraints adjustable headrest or head tether in between the headrest or (With the Seat Belt in the Center Front restraint, adjust it accordingly to head restraint posts.
  • Page 88 Seats and Restraints tether and the seat belt. Refer to the 2.1.1. Remove the driver side head child restraint manufacturer instructions restraint and center and the instructions in this manual. headrest. See Head Restraint or Headrest 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the Removal and Reinstallation desired seating position.
  • Page 89 Seats and Restraints 2.1.5. Make sure the child restraint 2.2.4. Make sure the child restraint top tether hook is top tether hook is completely closed and completely closed and secured to the top tether secured to the top tether anchor. anchor.
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints 2.3.4. Make sure the child restraint Head Restraint or Headrest Removal and top tether hook is Reinstallation completely closed and The second row outboard head restraints or secured to the top tether center headrest can be removed if they anchor.
  • Page 91: Replacing Latch System Parts After A

    Seats and Restraints 3. When the child restraint is removed, 1. Insert the head restraint or headrest New parts and repairs may be necessary reinstall the head restraint or headrest posts into the holes in the top of the even if the LATCH system was not being before the seating position is used.
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint or vehicle seat position does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the seat belt to secure the child restraint.
  • Page 93 Seats and Restraints anchor weight limits, and instructions routed as directly as possible and is not listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for caught on seat handles or plastic trim. Children (LATCH System) 0 80. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 80 for more information on using the top tether anchors. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
  • Page 95: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints (With If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that Warning (Continued) will accommodate a rear-facing child the Seat Belt in the Front restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should close to the inflating airbag. A child in a Passenger Seat) not be installed in the vehicle, even if the forward-facing child restraint can be...
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints the child restraint. There must be finger Position the release button on the clearance between the push button and buckle, away from the child restraint, so the child restraint. that the seat belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, the OFF indicator on the...
  • Page 97: Securing Child Restraints (With The Seat Belt In The Center Front Seat)

    Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the to make sure the retractor is locked. vehicle seat belt and let it return to the If the retractor is not locked, repeat stowed position.
  • Page 98: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage Compartments Cupholders Front Storage Compartments Warning There may be cupholders on the center Storage Compartments ....97 Do not store heavy or sharp objects in front seat console armrest.
  • Page 99: Underseat Storage

    Storage Underseat Storage Rear Storage Center Console Storage Bench Seat There may be storage in the rear seat. Pull There may be storage under the rear the tab to access. passenger seat. Lift up on the seat bench to Pull the strap on the side of the center access.
  • Page 100: Floor Console Storage

    Storage Press the latch and lift to open. Standard and Long Box Floor Console Storage Bench Seat If equipped with storage, press the latch and This vehicle is equipped with 12 fixed cargo lift to open. tie-downs. If equipped with front center seat storage, Any of the 12 locations inside the truck bed unlock with the mechanical key in the can be used.
  • Page 101 Storage CarbonPro Box Any of the nine holes inside the truck bed 3. Fasten the tie-down firmly by hand only. can be used for tie-downs. Do not use tools. The maximum load is 113 kg (250 lb) per To remove: tie-down.
  • Page 102: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Controls Charging System Light ....120 Lamps On Reminder ....129 Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Cruise Control Light .
  • Page 103: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Instruments and Controls Controls Tilt and Telescoping Wheel Power Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Adjustment To adjust the tilt and telescoping steering To adjust the steering wheel, if equipped: wheel, if equipped: 1. Press the control up or down to tilt the 1.
  • Page 104: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer : If equipped, press to turn it on or off. A light next to the button displays when the feature is turned on. The steering wheel takes about three minutes to start heating. Remote Start Heated Steering Wheel If equipped with remote start, the heated steering wheel may turn on automatically...
  • Page 105: Compass

    Instruments and Controls information from the Global Positioning : Press on the windshield wiper Warning System (GPS) antenna, Electronic Stability control to spray windshield washer fluid and Control (ESC), and vehicle speed information. activate the wipers. The front 360 degree Before driving the vehicle, always clear viewing camera will also be washed, snow and ice from the hood, windshield,...
  • Page 106 Instruments and Controls If equipped, The vehicle has one 12-Volt Caution (Continued) accessory power outlet under the climate not in use and do not plug in equipment control system or in the center console. that exceeds the maximum 15 amp Caution rating.
  • Page 107 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet illuminates when power is provided to the outlet and no system fault is detected. The outlets will not operate when the ignition is off, the DC/AC switch is not pressed, or the plug is not fully seated into the outlet.
  • Page 108: Wireless Charging

    Instruments and Controls Wireless Charging The operating temperature is 40 °C ( 40 °F) to 85 °C (185 °F) for the charging system and If equipped and enabled, the vehicle has 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the phone. wireless charging on the center console in A charging stopped alert may be displayed front of the cupholders.
  • Page 109 Instruments and Controls phone is cooling down enough for wireless Redistribution and use in source and binary 4. A green will appear on the charging to automatically resume. This is forms, with or without modification, are infotainment display, next to the phone normal.
  • Page 110: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Warning Lights, Gauges, and (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, Indicators PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; Warning lights and gauges can signal that OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER something is wrong before it becomes CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, serious enough to cause an expensive repair...
  • Page 111: Instrument Cluster (Base Level)

    Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster (Base Level) English Base Level Shown, Metric Similar 1. Tachometer 0 114 6. Speedometer 0 114 2. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge 0 115 7. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 130 or 3. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Driver Information Center (DIC) 0 116 (Uplevel) 0 131...
  • Page 112: Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)

    Instruments and Controls Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) The instrument cluster layout can be changed. There are four display configurations to choose from: Classic, Progressive, Digital, and Clean. The Classic, Progressive, and Digital, layouts may also be configured with one, two, or four gauges. See Lower Gauges under Options.
  • Page 113 Instruments and Controls Digital configuration displays the info Tire Pressure : Shows the approximate Press to access the instrument display areas on the far left and right pressures of all four tires. Tire pressure is cluster applications. Use the thumbwheel to sides of the display.
  • Page 114 Instruments and Controls Audio Lower Gauges : Choose one of three gauge Once the speed is set, this feature can be configurations by pressing the thumbwheel turned off by pressing the thumbwheel Browse music, select from the favorites, while the desired item is highlighted. The while viewing this page.
  • Page 115: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls Speedometer vehicle is on and can move. The engine could auto start at any time. When the The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in indicator points to OFF, the vehicle is off. either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles When the engine is on, the tachometer will per hour (mph).
  • Page 116: Engine Oil Pressure Gauge

    Instruments and Controls When the ignition is on, the fuel gauge displayed with the approximate distance the indicates the approximate amount of fuel vehicle can be driven without refueling. The left in the tank. fuel range estimate is based on an average of the vehicle s fuel economy over recent There is an arrow near the fuel gauge driving history and the amount of fuel...
  • Page 117: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and Controls The engine oil pressure gauge shows the Engine Coolant Temperature Caution (Continued) engine oil pressure in kPa (kilopascals) Gauge still low, have the vehicle serviced. or psi (pounds per square inch) when the Always follow the maintenance schedule engine is running.
  • Page 118: Transmission Temperature Gauge

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Temperature Gauge The transmission temperature gauge shows the transmission fluid temperature. If the (Uplevel only) gauge is reading in the red area and/or a message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC), the vehicle must be stopped and the cause checked.
  • Page 119: Seat Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create maximum power. The vehicle can only be driven for a short time with the readings outside the normal operating range. If the vehicle must be Uplevel driven, turn off all accessories, such as the When the vehicle is started, this light...
  • Page 120: Airbag Readiness Light

    Instruments and Controls When the vehicle is started, this light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator flashes and a chime may come on to remind The vehicle has a passenger sensing system. passengers to fasten their seat belt. See Passenger Sensing System 0 68 for Then the light stays on solid until the belt is important safety information.
  • Page 121: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls will light either ON or OFF, or either the on If a short distance must be driven with the Warning (Continued) or off symbol, to let you know the status of light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, the front outboard passenger frontal airbag.
  • Page 122 Instruments and Controls Poor fuel quality can cause inefficient To help prevent damage, reduce vehicle Caution engine operation and poor driveability, speed and avoid hard accelerations and If the vehicle is driven continually with which may go away once the engine is uphill grades.
  • Page 123: Brake System Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls service the vehicle may affect vehicle This light comes on briefly when the vehicle Warning (Continued) operation. See Add-On Electrical Equipment is turned on to show that the light is 0 330. See your dealer if assistance is working.
  • Page 124: Service Electric Parking Brake Light

    Instruments and Controls Service Electric Parking Brake Antilock Brake System (ABS) If both the ABS warning light and the brake system warning light are on, ABS is not Light Warning Light functioning and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See your dealer for service. See Brake System Warning Light 0 122.
  • Page 125: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    Instruments and Controls Tow/Haul Mode Light Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light LKA will not assist or alert if the turn signal is active in the direction of lane departure, or if LKA detects that you are accelerating, braking, or actively steering. See Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 295.
  • Page 126: Vehicle Ahead Indicator

    Instruments and Controls Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light If equipped, this indicator will display green This light comes on briefly when the vehicle This light comes on briefly when the vehicle when a vehicle is detected ahead and amber is turned on to show that the light is is turned on to show that the light is when you are following a vehicle ahead...
  • Page 127: Traction Control System (Tcs)/ Stabilitrak Light

    Instruments and Controls Traction Control System (TCS)/ Trailer Sway Control Light (Uplevel Caution Cluster) StabiliTrak Light The engine coolant temperature warning light indicates that the vehicle has overheated. Driving with this light on can damage the engine and it may not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 128: Tire Pressure Light

    Instruments and Controls pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Tire Pressure 0 376. When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and This light comes on when Sport Mode is This light comes on when Off-Road Mode is then stays on, there may be a problem with selected.
  • Page 129: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light If the light stays on and the engine does Caution (Continued) not start, there could be a problem with the 3. Add oil if the oil level is below the theft-deterrent system. See Immobilizer normal operating range.
  • Page 130: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Curve Speed Control Light If equipped, this light may illuminate green For vehicles with fog lamps, this light comes The cruise control light is white when the when ACC is actively controlling the vehicle on when the fog lamps are turned on.
  • Page 131: Door Ajar Light

    Instruments and Controls Door Ajar Light DIC Menu Items Fuel Range This display shows the approximate distance Turn the trip odometer reset stem to scroll the vehicle can be driven without refueling. through the following menu items: The fuel range estimate is based on an Digital Speedometer average of the vehicle's fuel economy over Trip 1/2...
  • Page 132: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    Instruments and Controls system monitoring the oil life, additional The Air Filter Life display must be reset after maintenance is recommended. See the engine air filter replacement. To reset, Maintenance Schedule 0 418. see Engine Air Filter Life System 0 344. The Oil Life display must be reset after each Brake Pad Life oil change.
  • Page 133 Instruments and Controls Average Fuel Economy that the vehicle has Press the thumbwheel while this display is 3. Scroll to move through the list at that moment, and changes as driving active to reset the values. of possible information displays. conditions change.
  • Page 134: Head-Up Display (Hud)

    Instruments and Controls Driver Assistance : If equipped, shows the Brake Pad Life display after replacing the Off Road : If equipped, displays vehicle pitch information for Adaptive Cruise Control brake pads. See Brake Pad Life System and roll information, road wheel angle, and (ACC), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Forward 0 352.
  • Page 135: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls If equipped with HUD, some information about the operation of the vehicle is projected onto the windshield. The image is projected through the HUD lens on top of the instrument panel. The information appears as an image focused out toward the front of the vehicle.
  • Page 136 Instruments and Controls The HUD image will automatically dim and HUD Views brighten to compensate for outside lighting. There are four views in the HUD. Some to adjust as needed. vehicle information and vehicle messages or alerts may be displayed in any view. The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of sunlight on the HUD display.
  • Page 137 Instruments and Controls English Compass Shown, Metric Similar English Off Road View Shown, Metric Similar English Audio Overlay Shown, Metric Similar Navigation/Active OnStar View : This Off Road View : This displays the speed displays the speed view along with view along with indicators for vehicle ahead, indicators for vehicle ahead, Lane Departure Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keep Assist,...
  • Page 138: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls Steering Audio overlays display when the audio app The windshield is part of the HUD system. is selected on the instrument cluster. All See Windshield Replacement 0 358. Ride Control Systems HUD views may briefly display audio Driver Assistance Systems Vehicle Messages information when the driver uses the...
  • Page 139: Vehicle Speed Messages

    Instruments and Controls message stays on, or displays repeatedly, Universal Remote System Keep the original hand-held transmitter for the vehicle should be taken to your dealer use in other vehicles as well as for future Programming for service as soon as possible. programming.
  • Page 140 Instruments and Controls The hand-held transmitter was supplied and hold the newly programmed 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press by the manufacturer of the garage door button for five seconds. If the and hold the trained Universal Remote opener receiver.
  • Page 141: Universal Remote System

    Instruments and Controls Press and hold the Universal Remote system 2. Release both buttons. button while pressing and releasing the Reprogramming a Single Universal hand-held transmitter button every Remote System Button two seconds until the signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal To reprogram any of the system buttons: Remote system.
  • Page 142: Lighting

    Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ....141 and license plate lamps.
  • Page 143 Lighting Turning On and Enabling IntelliBeam There is a sensor near the top center of the The high beams may not turn off windshield that automatically controls the automatically if the system cannot detect system. Keep this area of the windshield another vehicle's lamps because of any of clear of debris to allow for best system the following:...
  • Page 144: Exterior Lamps Off Reminder

    Lighting The light sensor determines it is daytime. Exterior Lamps Off Reminder Flash-to-Pass When the DRL system is on, only the DRL A reminder chime sounds when the This feature lets you use the high-beam are on. The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, headlamps or parking lamps are manually headlamps to signal a driver in front of you instrument panel lights, and other lamps...
  • Page 145: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting illumination control is in the full bright Hazard Warning Flashers position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 148. When it is bright enough outside, the headlamps will turn off or may change to DRL. The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
  • Page 146: Turn And Lane-Change Signals

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change Signals If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out. If equipped with LED turn signals, see your dealer. Replace any burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not burned out, check the fuse.
  • Page 147: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Fog Lamps Some localities have laws that require the If the vehicle is off, the lights will stay on headlamps to be on with the fog lamps. for approximately 10 minutes. If any Task lights are on, if the button has Task Lighting not been pressed after approximately 5 seconds, pressing it again will turn off all...
  • Page 148: Exterior Cargo Lamps

    Lighting Exterior Cargo Lamps The cargo lamps provide more light in the cargo area or on the sides of the vehicle, if needed. The lamps inside the pickup box, in the tailgate handle, for the hitch, and/or the cargo mirror lamps also turn on, if equipped.
  • Page 149: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Next Press: Dome Lamps CHMSL/Cargo Bed Lights Cargo Mirror Lights Cargo Switch Indicator (if equipped) Become familiar with and follow all state and local laws that apply to cargo lamp operation. Interior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Base Level Shown, Uplevel Similar Control This feature adjusts the brightness of all The dome lamp controls are in the overhead...
  • Page 150: Reading Lamps

    Lighting Reading Lamps Entry lighting can be disabled manually by closing all doors, pressing on the remote There are reading lamps on the overhead key, or starting the vehicle. console and over the rear seats. These lamps This feature can be changed. On the come on when any door is opened, infotainment home page, select the Settings the remote key is pressed, or when the...
  • Page 151: Battery Load Management

    Lighting Battery Load Management heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer The lamps will not come back on again until loads, and loads plugged into accessory one of the following occurs: The vehicle has Electric Power Management power outlets. The ignition is turned on. (EPM), which estimates the battery's EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of The doors are closed and then re-opened.
  • Page 152: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Infotainment System Vehicle Positioning ....165 Introduction Problems with Route Guidance ..166 Read the following pages to become familiar Introduction Voice Recognition...
  • Page 153: Overview (Base Radio)

    Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting favorite Overview (Base Radio) stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers. Infotainment System Set up phone numbers in advance so they The infotainment system is controlled by using the infotainment display, controls on the can be called easily by pressing a single center stack, steering wheel controls, and voice recognition, if available.
  • Page 154: Overview (Uplevel Radio)

    Infotainment System USB/Bluetooth: Press to seek to return to playing speed. See USB 2. Continue holding the icon and drag it to the beginning of the current or Port 0 161 or the desired position. previous track. Press and hold to Bluetooth Audio (Uplevel Radio) 3.
  • Page 155: Steering Wheel Controls

    Infotainment System Card view is located on the right side of the Steering Wheel Controls screen. Scroll up and down through the Press to go to the Home Page. See different cards. Individual cards cannot be Home Page later in this section. added or deleted.
  • Page 156: Using The System

    Infotainment System Phone Settings Touch the Phone icon to display the Phone Touch the Settings icon to display the main page. See Bluetooth (Pairing and Using Settings menu. See Settings (UpLevel Radio) a Phone for Uplevel Radio) 0 172 or 0 181 or Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone for Settings (Base Radio) 0 179.
  • Page 157 Infotainment System Shortcut Tray Touch/tap is used to select an icon or display to the new location. This can be option, activate an application, or change done up, down, right, or left. This feature is For uplevel radios, the shortcut tray is left the location inside a map.
  • Page 158: Software Updates

    Infotainment System Fling or swipe is used to scroll through a Pinch Software Updates list, pan the map, or change page views. Do Over-the-Air Software Updates this by placing a finger on the display then moving it rapidly up and down or right If equipped, see Updates under Settings and left.
  • Page 159 Infotainment System Fade/Balance : Touch to adjust using the Direct Tune A valid AM or FM station automatically controls on the infotainment display or by tunes to the new frequency but will not tapping/dragging the crosshair. close the direct tune display. When listening to SiriusXM, touch Go after entering the Finding a Station channel.
  • Page 160: Am-Fm Radio (Uplevel Radio)

    Infotainment System AM-FM Radio (Uplevel Radio) Storing Radio Station Favorites Radio Text Category When on, category information about Saved favorite stations will show at the Playing the Radio current radio content will be shown. bottom of the now playing screen. From the Home Page, touch the Audio icon AM or FM favorites can be stored by Radio Data System (RDS)
  • Page 161: Radio Data System (Rds) (Base Radio)

    Infotainment System Radio Data System (RDS) (Base Satellite Radio model and require a complete working electrical system, cell reception, and GPS Radio) SiriusXM Radio Service signal. If equipped, RDS features are available for If equipped, vehicles with a valid SiriusXM Reference the SiriusXM user guide for use use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS radio subscription can receive SiriusXM...
  • Page 162: Radio Reception

    Infotainment System SiriusXM Settings lines interfere with radio reception. When as snow and ice. If the vehicle has a this happens, try reducing the treble on the sunroof, and it is open, or a roof loaded From the SiriusXM now playing screen, radio.
  • Page 163: Bluetooth Audio (Base Radio)

    Infotainment System Volume and song selection may be When touching Bluetooth, the radio may Caution (Continued) controlled by using the infotainment not be able to launch the audio player on the unconnected end comes in contact controls or the mobile device. If Bluetooth is the connected device to start playing.
  • Page 164: Using The Navigation System

    Infotainment System Volume and song selection may be Navigation Voice Assistant controlled by using the infotainment If equipped, Google Maps can be controlled controls. If Bluetooth is selected and no Using the Navigation System by voice commands, see Google Assistant volume is present, check the volume setting under Voice Recognition 0 166.
  • Page 165: Maps

    Infotainment System To recenter the map to the current location, 4. Adjust the map to cover the desired area A second pin in the menu is the route touch the location icon. to download. overview. Touch this pin to show more details of the destination or to remove the 5.
  • Page 166: Global Positioning System (Gps)

    Infotainment System 3. Select the desired search result from 4. Touch the desired location, then touch At times, other interference such as the the list. Start. satellite condition, road configuration, condition of the vehicle, and/or other 4. Touch Add stop. Avoid Tolls, Highways, or Ferries circumstances can affect the navigation 1.
  • Page 167: Problems With Route Guidance

    Infotainment System The surface streets run parallel to a Problems with Route Guidance To recalibrate the vehicle's position on the freeway. map, park with the vehicle running for two Inappropriate route guidance can occur to five minutes, until the vehicle position The vehicle has been transferred by a under one or more of the following updates.
  • Page 168 Infotainment System Direct commands are more clearly Play <Media> on <Audio Source> : Play 1. Press on the steering wheel controls, understood by the system. An example of a media like a song or channel using a touch Google Assistant on the Home direct command is Dial <number>.
  • Page 169: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Infotainment System Find a <Place of Interest> : Find and Phone system. The system can be used while the initiate navigation to a POI in the command vehicle is on or in accessory mode. The in the command. range of the Bluetooth system can be up to Bluetooth (Overview) 9.1 m (30 ft).
  • Page 170: For Base Radio)

    Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled when the Audio System 5. Select the vehicle name shown on the vehicle is moving. infotainment display from your phone s When using the Bluetooth mobile device Bluetooth Settings list. Pairing only needs to be completed once, system, sound comes through the vehicle's unless the pairing information on the cell 6.
  • Page 171 Infotainment System 10. Repeat Steps 1 8 to pair additional Address Book of a Secondary Phone will not 3. Touch the pencil next to the connected phones. be available and hands-free outgoing calls cell phone to display the cell phone s or cannot be placed using this cell phone.
  • Page 172 Infotainment System While the active call is on the handset, Touch Answer on the infotainment 2. Touch Recents. touch the Handset display icon to switch display. 3. Touch the name or number to call. to the hands-free mode. Select Answer on the instrument cluster Making a Call Using the Keypad using the select control.
  • Page 173: Bluetooth (Pairing And Using A Phone For Uplevel Radio)

    Infotainment System If no mobile device has been paired, a Ending a Call Press on the steering wheel controls. message on the infotainment display will Touch Ignore on the infotainment display. Press on the steering wheel controls. show the Manage Phones option. Touch Select Ignore on the instrument cluster Touch next to a call to end only...
  • Page 174 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone for information on this process. Once the 10. To pair additional cell phones, touch cell phone is paired, it will show as Settings, Connections, and then Phones. 1. Make sure Bluetooth has been enabled Connected. on the cell phone before starting the First to Connect Paired Phones pairing process.
  • Page 175 Infotainment System While the active call is hands-free, touch Accessing the Device List Screen Deleting a Paired Phone the Audio Output option, then touch There are two ways to access the device list To delete a paired phone: Phone to switch to the handset mode. screen: 1.
  • Page 176 Infotainment System 2. Touch Contacts. 1. Touch the Phone icon on the Home Page Declining a Call or on the shortcut tray near the left of 3. There are two methods to search for There are two ways to decline a call: the display.
  • Page 177: Apple Carplay And Android Auto

    Infotainment System factory-provided USB cable, which should 2. For first time connection, there are two Touch on the infotainment display, be replaced after significant wear to ways to set up wireless projection: next to a call, to end only that call. maintain connection quality.
  • Page 178: Apple Carplay And Android Auto

    Infotainment System Apple CarPlay may automatically launch compatible, see https://support.google.com/ To use Android Auto and/or Apple CarPlay: upon wireless connection. If not, touch the androidauto. For Apple CarPlay support and For Wired Phone Projection Android Auto or Apple CarPlay icon on the to see if your phone is compatible, see 1.
  • Page 179 Infotainment System Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone 3. Touch Phones. Press on the center stack to return to the for Base Radio) 0 169 or Home Page. 4. Touch Option on the phone card to show Bluetooth (Overview) 0 168. the cell phone s or mobile device s For Wireless Phone Projection 3.
  • Page 180: Settings (Base Radio)

    Infotainment System System Display Press on the center stack to exit Android Auto or Apple CarPlay. To enter back into Allows adjustment of the infotainment The menu may contain the following: Android Auto or Apple CarPlay, press and display. Time / Date hold on the center stack.
  • Page 181 Infotainment System Apps Vehicle Power Assist Steps Adjusts different running board settings. The menu may contain the following: The menu may contain the following: Seating Position Android Auto Rear Seat Reminder Adjusts different seat settings. Allows interacting directly with a mobile Allows for a chime and a message when the device on the infotainment display.
  • Page 182: Settings (Uplevel Radio)

    Infotainment System Settings (UpLevel Radio) Wi-Fi Hotspot Comfort and Convenience Allows adjustment of different Wi-Fi Adjusts different comfort and convenience To access the Settings menus: features. settings. 1. Touch Settings on the Home Page on the Vehicle-to-Phone Sharing Lighting infotainment display. Adjusts different lighting settings.
  • Page 183: Teen Driver

    Infotainment System Date / Time GM Privacy Statement Reset Options Touch to view the GM Privacy Statement Touch to change reset settings. Allows setting of the clock. screen. About Display Google legal Touch to view the infotainment system Allows adjustment of the infotainment Touch to view the Google legal screen.
  • Page 184 Infotainment System is started with a registered key, the Driver 3. From the Settings menu, touch Vehicle recognize the non-Teen Driver key to start Information Center (DIC) displays a message and then Teen Driver. the vehicle. The Teen Driver settings will not that Teen Driver is active.
  • Page 185 Infotainment System vehicles, Buckle to Drive is always ON when or off and choose the desired speed warning If this happens, remove the object from Teen Driver is active and is not configurable. level. The speed warning does not limit the the seat.
  • Page 186: Trademarks And License Agreements

    Infotainment System Forward Automatic Braking, also called Report Card Each item will report a maximum of Automatic Emergency Braking (if 1,000 counts. The distance driven will report The vehicle owner must secure the driver s equipped) the number of times the a maximum of 64 374 km (40,000 mi).
  • Page 187 Infotainment System "Made for iPhone," means that an electronic www.siriusxm.com (USA) or www.siriusxm.ca Explicit Language Notice: Channels with accessory has been designed to connect (Canada) to see complete terms and how to frequent explicit language are indicated with specifically to iPhone, and has been certified cancel which includes calling 1-866-635-2349 an XL after the channel name.
  • Page 188 Infotainment System 2. For products to be distributed, marketed, Java CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND and/or sold in Canada, a separate NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS Java is a registered trademark of Oracle agreement is required with Sirius XM OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER and/or its affiliates.
  • Page 189: Climate Controls

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ....188 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
  • Page 190 Climate Controls : Air is directed to the windshield, outboard a/c outlets, and side window outlets. : Air is directed to the a/c outlets. : Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some air directed to the windshield, outboard a/c outlets, and side window outlets.
  • Page 191 Climate Controls A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on Dual Automatic Climate Control System or off. An indicator light comes on to show that the air conditioning is enabled. If the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. fan is turned off, the air conditioner will not run.
  • Page 192 Climate Controls Climate Control Display The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning, When AUTO is lit, all four functions operate driver and passenger temperatures, and Sync automatically. Each function can also be settings can be controlled by touching manually set and the selected setting is CLIMATE on the infotainment home screen.
  • Page 193 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Temperature Control : A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning on : Air is directed to the windshield, The temperature can be adjusted separately or off. An indicator light comes on to show outboard A/C outlets, and side window for the driver and passenger.
  • Page 194 Climate Controls Remote Start Climate Control Operation : The climate control system uses the sensor To close the rear A/C vents, move the If equipped with remote start, the climate information to adjust the temperature, fan sliding knobs to the full inboard position. control system may run when the vehicle is speed, recirculation, and air delivery mode Operation Tips...
  • Page 195 Climate Controls The filter should be replaced as part of 3. Press the sides of the glove box door routine scheduled maintenance. See inward and rotate the door downward to Maintenance Schedule 0 418. To find out remove. what type of filter to use, see Maintenance Replacement Parts 0 423.
  • Page 196 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.
  • Page 197: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park (Electronic Ride Control Systems Shifter) ......220 Traction Control/Electronic Stability Shifting out of Park (Mechanical Control .
  • Page 198: Driving Information Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    Driving and Operating Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ... 291 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Driving Information Lane Change Alert (LCA) ....292 Equipment .
  • Page 199: Distracted Driving

    Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is parked to Assume that other road users Distracted Driving retrieve items that have fallen to the (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) Distraction comes in many forms and can floor. are going to be careless and make take your focus from the task of driving.
  • Page 200: Control Of A Vehicle

    Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle Steering Electric Power Steering The vehicle is equipped with an electric Braking, steering, and accelerating are Caution power steering system, which reduces the important factors in helping to control a To avoid damage to the steering system, amount of effort needed to steer the vehicle while driving.
  • Page 201: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Holding both sides of the steering wheel Slow down and adjust your driving 2. Turn the steering wheel about allows you to turn 180 degrees without according to weather conditions. Stopping one-eighth of a turn, until the right front removing a hand.
  • Page 202 Driving and Operating For more information about loading the Caution Warning vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits 0 207 and Operating the vehicle for extended Tires 0 370. When driving off-road, bouncing and periods without the front fascia lower air quick changes in direction can easily Environmental Concerns dam installed can cause improper airflow throw you out of position.
  • Page 203 Driving and Operating Avoid turns that take the vehicle across Before driving on a hill, assess the Warning the incline of the hill. Driving across an steepness, traction, and obstructions. If the incline puts more weight on the downhill terrain ahead cannot be seen, get out of the If the vehicle has the two-speed wheels, which could cause a downhill vehicle and walk the hill before driving...
  • Page 204 Driving and Operating If driving downhill when the vehicle If the brakes continue to fade to a severe This affects steering, accelerating, and stalls, shift to a lower gear, release condition, additional DIC messages are braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid the parking brake, and drive straight displayed.
  • Page 205: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating exhaust system for damage and check the Caution Warning (Continued) fuel lines and cooling system for any Do not drive through standing water if it leakage. Flowing or rushing water creates strong is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, forces.
  • Page 206: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating Keep windshield wiping equipment in Snow or ice between the tires and the road Warning good shape. creates less traction or grip, so drive carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with (32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall.
  • Page 207: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating Cold Weather Mode charged to restart the vehicle and to signal Warning (Continued) for help with the headlamps. Do this as In very low temperatures, a cold weather little as possible, to save fuel. If the vehicle is stuck in snow: message may display on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 208: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating For information about using tire chains on Recovery Hooks If equipped, there are recovery hooks at the the vehicle, see Tire Chains 0 388. front of the vehicle. Use them if the vehicle is stuck off-road and needs to be pulled Warning Rocking the Vehicle to Get It Out some place to continue driving.
  • Page 209 Driving and Operating positions (1), and the maximum vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the Warning (Continued) capacity weight (2) in kilograms and driver and passengers from XXX kg Overloading can also reduce stopping pounds. or XXX lbs. performance, damage the tires, and The resulting figure equals the The Tire and Loading Information label shorten the life of the vehicle.
  • Page 210 Driving and Operating See Trailer Towing 0 305 for important information on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 1 2.
  • Page 211 Driving and Operating Certification/Tire Label the actual loads on the front and rear Using heavier suspension components axles, weigh the vehicle at a weigh to get added durability might not station. Your dealer can help with this. change the weight ratings. Ask your Be sure to spread the load equally on dealer to help load the vehicle the both sides of the centerline.
  • Page 212 Driving and Operating There is also important loading Any load that extends beyond the * Equipment Maximum Weight information for off-road driving in this vehicle's taillamp area must be properly Ladder Rack and 340 kg (750 lb) manual. See Loading the Vehicle for marked according to local laws and Cargo regulations.
  • Page 213: Truck-Camper Loading Information

    Driving and Operating Loading Points Truck-Camper Loading Information The CWR is the maximum weight of the load the vehicle can carry. It does not A vehicle-specific Truck-Camper Loading include the weight of the people inside. Information label is attached to the But, use about 68 kg (150 lb) for inside of the vehicle's glove box.
  • Page 214: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating a body is concentrated and, camper weight figure, the weight of (GAWR). The total axle loads should not if suspended at that point, would camper cargo, and the weight of exceed the vehicle's gross vehicle balance the front and rear. passengers in the camper.
  • Page 215: Ignition Positions

    Driving and Operating Electrical systems will adapt and calibrate near a strong radio antenna signal causing Caution (Continued) during the break-in period. A one-time interference to the Keyless Access system. Do not drive at any one constant occurrence of clicks and similar vehicle See Remote Key Operation 0 15.
  • Page 216 Driving and Operating The vehicle may have an electric steering 3. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can The vehicle will switch from accessory mode column lock. The lock is activated when the be done while the vehicle is moving. to off after five minutes to prevent battery ignition is turned off and driver door is After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply...
  • Page 217: Starting The Engine

    Driving and Operating Starting the Engine The driver may observe a minor, and pushing the accelerator pedal all the way temporary, brake pedal kickback when to the floor and holding it there while If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the starting the vehicle.
  • Page 218: Engine Heater

    Driving and Operating The accelerator pedal is pressed. Auto Stop Disable Switch Warning (Continued) The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature. may restart and move unexpectedly. Always shift to P (Park), and then turn The outside temperature is not in the the ignition off before exiting the vehicle.
  • Page 219 Driving and Operating cord may exist, which will prevent engine 2. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is Warning (Continued) heater operation at temperatures above damaged, do not use it. See your dealer 18 °C (0 °F). for a replacement. Inspect the cord for or extension cord, could make it damage yearly.
  • Page 220: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)

    Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) by Warning (Continued) pulling the shift lever toward you and When the vehicle is turned from on to off, moving it up as far as it will go. four-wheel drive, use AUTO or 4 (HI) to the following features (if equipped) will provide additional traction.
  • Page 221: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating If you have to leave the vehicle with the parking pawl in the transmission. You will Warning (Continued) engine running, be sure the vehicle is in then be able to pull the shift lever out of P (Park) and the parking brake is firmly set P (Park).
  • Page 222: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Shifting out of Park (Mechanical 2. While holding the brake pedal, push the shift lever all the way into P (Park). Running Shifter) 3. Pull the shift lever toward you, then This vehicle is equipped with an electronic Warning move it to the desired position, and...
  • Page 223: Parking Over Things That Burn

    Driving and Operating 5. The P indicator will turn white and the Active Fuel Management Extended Parking gear indicator on the shift lever will turn If equipped, Active Fuel Management allows It is best not to park with the vehicle red when the vehicle is no longer in a V8, V6, or L4 gasoline engine to operate running.
  • Page 224: Engine Exhaust

    Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Automatic Transmission Warning (Continued) Automatic Transmission If unusual fumes are detected or if it is Warning suspected that exhaust is coming into the (Mechanical Shifter) Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide vehicle: (CO), which cannot be seen or smelled. There is an electronic shift lever position Drive it only with the windows Exposure to CO can cause...
  • Page 225 Driving and Operating P (Park). See Torque Lock under Shifting N : In this position, the engine does not Warning Into Park (Mechanical Shifter) 0 219 or connect with the wheels. To restart the Shifting Into Park (Electronic Shifter) 0 220. engine when the vehicle is already moving, If equipped with four-wheel drive, the use N (Neutral) only.
  • Page 226 Driving and Operating Downshifting the transmission in slippery During this adaptive shift control process, Caution road conditions could result in skidding. See shifting might feel different as the A transmission hot message may display Skidding under Loss of Control 0 200. transmission determines the best settings.
  • Page 227: Shifter)

    Driving and Operating The shift lever always starts from a center Caution (Continued) Warning position, represented by an up/down arrow vehicle is stuck, do not spin the tires. on the shift pattern. After releasing the shift It is dangerous to get out of the vehicle When stopping on a hill, use the brakes lever, it will return to the center position.
  • Page 228 Driving and Operating When the vehicle is stopped, press ENGINE R : Use this gear to back up. Warning (Continued) START/STOP to turn off the vehicle. The If the vehicle is shifted from either transmission will shift to P (Park) transfer case is in a drive gear 2 , 4 , R (Reverse) to D (Drive) or L (Low), or L (Low)
  • Page 229 Driving and Operating N : In this position, the engine does not N (Neutral) is not intended for towing. If the Car Wash Mode (Engine Off Driver in connect with the wheels. To restart the vehicle needs to be towed, see Transporting Vehicle) engine when the vehicle is already moving, a Disabled Vehicle 0 403.
  • Page 230 Driving and Operating 7. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The 6. Exit the vehicle and close the door. The To shift out of D (Drive): vehicle is now ready for the car wash. vehicle is now ready for the car wash. 1.
  • Page 231: Manual Mode (Mechanical Shifter)

    Driving and Operating Manual Mode (Mechanical When the shift lever is moved from In vehicles with gasoline engines, when the D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode), a number shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to Shifter) displays next to the L, indicating the current L (Manual Mode), a downshift may occur.
  • Page 232 Driving and Operating 8-Speed Automatic Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul not engaged Range after shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) Tow/Haul engaged 10-Speed Automatic Transmission Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to L (Manual Mode) 10th...
  • Page 233: Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter)

    Driving and Operating Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) Information Center (DIC) will display a automatically. To shift to 5 (Fifth) gear, tap number next to the L indicating the highest the right steering wheel control or shift into Electronic Range Select (ERS) available gear.
  • Page 234: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating Manual Mode (Electronic Shifter) 0 232. Warning Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking assists in maintaining desired vehicle speeds when If equipped with four-wheel drive, the driving on downhill grades by using the vehicle will be free to roll if the transfer engine and transmission to slow the vehicle.
  • Page 235 Driving and Operating Automatic Transfer Case If equipped, the transfer case controls are the front and rear wheels automatically used to shift into and out of four-wheel based on driving conditions. This setting Two-Speed Transfer Case drive. provides slightly lower fuel economy than 2 .
  • Page 236 Driving and Operating has completed. A DIC message displays to A DIC message displays to indicate that With the vehicle moving less than indicate that the 4x4 transfer case has been the 4x4 transfer case has been requested 5 km/h (3 mph) and the transmission in requested to shift to the new desired state.
  • Page 237 Driving and Operating If the parking brake and/or brake pedal Single Speed Transfer Case Caution is not applied within 20 seconds, the Shifting the transmission into gear before transfer case will remain in the original the requested mode indicator light has state.
  • Page 238: Electric Brake Boost

    Driving and Operating If equipped, the transfer case controls are automatically based on driving conditions. Brakes used to shift into and out of four-wheel This setting provides slightly lower fuel drive. Electric Brake Boost economy than 2 . To shift the transfer case, press the desired Shifts between 2 , 4 , and AUTO Vehicles equipped with electric brake boost button.
  • Page 239: Electric Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating Electric Parking Brake Before leaving the vehicle, check the red parking brake status light to ensure that the parking brake is applied. EPB Apply To apply the EPB: 1. Be sure the vehicle is at a complete stop. If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on.
  • Page 240: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating If the EPB is applied while the vehicle is apply the brake pedal as the driving Caution moving, the vehicle will decelerate as long situation dictates. Brake Assist disengages Driving with the parking brake on can as the switch is pressed. If the switch is when the brake pedal is released.
  • Page 241: Ride Control Systems

    Driving and Operating HSA is available when the vehicle is facing braking pressure to any one of the vehicle uphill in a forward gear, or when facing wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping downhill in R (Reverse). The vehicle must the vehicle on the intended path.
  • Page 242: Hill Descent Control (Hdc)

    Driving and Operating To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak/ESC, comes on and stays on, the vehicle press and hold until the Traction Off light may need more time to diagnose the problem. If the condition persists, see your and StabiliTrak/ESC Off light come on dealer.
  • Page 243: Driver Mode Control

    Driving and Operating HDC will remain enabled between 30 and Mode Activation Single Speed Transfer Case 60 km/h (19 and 37 mph); however, vehicle Two-Speed Transfer Case speed cannot be set or maintained in this range. HDC will automatically disable if the vehicle speed is above 80 km/h (50 mph) or above 60 km/h (37 mph) for at least 30 seconds.
  • Page 244 Driving and Operating This feature is not intended for use when If the vehicle has a diesel engine, exhaust To activate Tow/Haul Mode, press . To the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice, snow, braking is automatically activated when activate other drive modes, turn the knob.
  • Page 245 Driving and Operating Pulling a boat out of the water on a Active Braking During Lift Throttle: trailer. Automatically applies light braking, Using the vehicle for public off-road similar to heavy engine braking of recreational driving. See Off-Road Driving four-wheel-drive low. 0 200 and Applies light braking in D (Drive) until the Hill and Mountain Roads 0 205.
  • Page 246: Limited-Slip Differential

    Driving and Operating EPB will engage if the vehicle is held for Terrain Mode Drive an extended period. Select Expected Vehicle Behavior Ideal Terrain Terrain Mode is only available on vehicles Minor deceleration when off equipped with the single speed Grassy fields, throttle and mild ability to transfer case.
  • Page 247: Locking Rear Axle

    Driving and Operating vehicles with the limited-slip differential, The locking rear axle will be disengaged Caution driven under severe conditions, the rear axle when the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h Do not lock the axle while the tires are fluid should be changed. See Maintenance (25 mph).
  • Page 248: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating Before the front axle can be locked, the If HDC was enabled prior to axle lock, it will be automatically enabled when the locking transfer case must be in 4 . front axle is disengaged. The front axle cannot be locked After pressing the switch to unlock the axle, independently of the rear axle.
  • Page 249 Driving and Operating If equipped with cruise control, a speed of Setting Cruise Control about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be is on when not in use, SET or +RES maintained without keeping your foot on could get pressed and go into cruise when the accelerator.
  • Page 250: Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera)

    Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Instrument Cluster (Uplevel) 0 111. The For other forms of descent control, see Hill increment value used depends on the units Descent Control (HDC) 0 241, Automatic Do one of the following: displayed.
  • Page 251 Driving and Operating path, ACC works like regular cruise control. Warning (Continued) Warning ACC uses a windshield mounted front camera sensor. camera and/or radar; or when the ACC has limited braking ability and may vehicle in front or oncoming traffic not have time to slow the vehicle down If equipped with Super Cruise, ACC uses a causes additional environmental...
  • Page 252 Driving and Operating Switching Between ACC and Regular Cruise : Press to turn the system on or off. The a green indicator will be lit on the Control indicator turns white on the instrument instrument cluster; the following gap will cluster when ACC is turned on.
  • Page 253 Driving and Operating While the vehicle is moving, ACC will not set Resuming a Set Speed Increasing Speed While ACC Is at a Set Speed at a speed below a minimum speed, If the ACC is set at a desired speed and then If ACC is already activated, do one of the although it can be resumed.
  • Page 254 Driving and Operating If ACC is holding the vehicle at a stop and To decrease the vehicle speed in larger there is another vehicle directly ahead, increments, hold SET . While holding pressing RES+ will increase the set speed. SET , the vehicle speed decreases to the next 5 km/h (5 mph) step, then continues Pressing RES+ when there is no longer a to decrease by 5 km/h (5 mph) at a time.
  • Page 255 Driving and Operating following gap. The range of selectable gaps may not be appropriate for all drivers and driving conditions. Changing the gap setting automatically changes the alert timing sensitivity (Far, Medium, or Near) for the Forward Collision Alert (FCA) feature. See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 286.
  • Page 256 Driving and Operating Alerting the Driver See Defensive Driving 0 198. Passing a Vehicle While Using ACC Approaching and Following a Vehicle If the set speed is high enough, and the left turn signal is used to pass a vehicle ahead in the selected following gap, ACC may assist by gradually accelerating the vehicle prior to the lane change.
  • Page 257 Driving and Operating Regular Cruise Control previously in this Warning (Continued) section. Always consider driving conditions before using either cruise control system. ahead changing lanes. Your vehicle may not stop and could cause a crash. Use Notification to Resume ACC caution when using ACC.
  • Page 258 Driving and Operating automatically applies the Electric Parking ACC Override Warning Brake (EPB) to hold the vehicle. The EPB If using the accelerator pedal while ACC is status light will turn on. See Electric Parking On curves, ACC may respond to a vehicle active, the ACC indicator turns blue on the Brake 0 238.
  • Page 259 Driving and Operating lanes or stationary objects when entering or Do Not Use ACC on Hills exiting a curve. This is normal operation. The vehicle does not need service. Other Vehicle Lane Changes When following a vehicle and entering a curve, ACC may not detect the vehicle ahead Do not use ACC when driving on steep hills and accelerate to the set speed.
  • Page 260 Driving and Operating Low sun angles cause the camera to not When towing a trailer with ACC, it is Conditions that are associated with low detect objects, or it is more difficult to important to properly set the Trailer Gain. visibility, such as fog, rain, snow, or road detect objects in the same traffic lane.
  • Page 261: Super Cruise

    Driving and Operating Cleaning the Sensing System Super Cruise Warning (Continued) The camera sensor on the windshield behind If equipped, Super Cruise can steer to need to respond to traffic events by the rearview mirror can become blocked by maintain lane position under certain steering, braking, or accelerating.
  • Page 262 Driving and Operating this section and the ACC section before Warning (Continued) Warning using Super Cruise. See Adaptive Cruise Control (Camera) 0 249. Not respond to traffic lights, stop Failure to supervise the driving task and signs, or other traffic control devices. to respond appropriately, even while An active Connected Service plan that Super Cruise is operating, can cause a...
  • Page 263 Driving and Operating Both the camera and the radar sensors Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) are functioning and not covered, obstructed, or damaged. Always observe posted speed limits. Not during heavy or emergency Only use Super Cruise at or below the braking.
  • Page 264 Driving and Operating Using Super Cruise To engage: Always pay attention to the road and the operation of the vehicle. Always monitor Press to turn on ACC. Make sure the and be attentive of surrounding traffic, Warning white indicator displays in the including vehicles that may cross the road in Super Cruise may not begin steering instrument cluster.
  • Page 265 Driving and Operating wheel until the steering wheel light bar 4. To cancel a lane change, return the turn on the Driver Information Center (DIC) turns green, and then release the steering signal lever to the neutral position, move during the lane change to provide more wheel when it is safe to do so.
  • Page 266 Driving and Operating To begin steering manually, hold the The red flashing steering wheel light bar Warning (Continued) steering wheel firmly (with both hands) could occur under any of the following using the highlighted regions as shown in conditions: Cruise Lane Change feature. Only request the picture below.
  • Page 267 Driving and Operating The Driver Attention System (DAS) on the Warning (Continued) Warning steering column continually monitors driver head and eye position to estimate driver injury or death, you must supervise the To prevent serious injury or death, be attention to the road. The camera does not driving task and monitor the road alert and pay special attention when record or share pictures, audio, or video.
  • Page 268 Driving and Operating If the steering wheel light bar flashes green, the system has detected that your head and eyes may not be directed toward the road. First Alert The flashing will stop when the system detects that your head and eyes appear to be directed toward the road.
  • Page 269 Driving and Operating Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects; When entering a curve, Super Cruise may Warning (Continued) Cross-Traffic not detect the lane markings and may not adjust the steering enough to stay in your You may not have time to react to a lane of travel.
  • Page 270 Driving and Operating Other Vehicles Entering Your Lane Towing a Trailer Super Cruise Indicator Light Summary Super Cruise may be used when towing a trailer when Trailer attached is within size and weight limits designated in the Trailer Towing section, see Trailer Towing 0 305. When Super Cruise is used with vehicles equipped with aftermarket trailer brake controller, Super Cruise may not disengage...
  • Page 271 Driving and Operating Steering Wheel Light Bar Instrument Cluster Light Super Cruise Description Super Cruise is off. There is no automatic steering. Operate the vehicle manually. White Super Cruise is available and can be engaged. Super Cruise is steering. Pay attention to the road and vehicle Solid Green Solid Green operation.
  • Page 272 Driving and Operating Super Cruise Message Summary The owner s required Connected Services subscription may have Subscription Required Press OnStar Button ended. Press the Blue OnStar button in your vehicle to speak with an OnStar representative, who can help determine the issue and what actions to take Unavailable Turn on Adaptive Cruise Control Adaptive Cruise Control must be on before Super Cruise can be...
  • Page 273 Driving and Operating Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd) Rain or snow is inhibiting the system s ability to see lane lines. Unavailable Sensors Can t Find Lane Lines Direct sunlight is on the front camera at dawn or dusk. There are missing or poor lane line markings on the road. There is sun glare on the road surface.
  • Page 274 Driving and Operating Super Cruise Message Summary (cont'd) Unavailable Sensor Blocked Clear snow, ice, dirt, or other contaminants from the front and rear areas of the vehicle. Unavailable Sharp Curve Some curves are too sharp to be navigated by the Super Cruise system.
  • Page 275: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating Map Updates information will continue to be shared for Caution (Continued) emergency services and Super Cruise, Super Cruise map information must be which your dealer has. Without proper if equipped. periodically updated at least once every training and tools the vehicle may seven months to determine whether Super System Care become damaged.
  • Page 276 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features alert the Detect vehicles or objects outside the driver of obstacles by beeping. To view area monitored by the system. available settings from the infotainment Work at all driving speeds. screen, touch Settings >...
  • Page 277: Assistance Systems For Parking Or

    Driving and Operating Front side and rear side panels Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Outside of the windshield in front of the When the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse), rearview mirror the RVC displays an image of the area Side camera lens on the bottom of the behind the vehicle in the infotainment outside mirrors display.
  • Page 278: Surround Vision System

    Driving and Operating Warning Warning The camera(s) do not display children, The Surround Vision cameras have blind pedestrians, bicyclists, crossing traffic, spots and will not display all objects near animals, or any other object outside of the corners of the vehicle. Folding outside the cameras field of view, below the mirrors that are out of position may not bumper, or under the vehicle.
  • Page 279 Driving and Operating Camera Views If equipped, the front view camera Displays a zoomed-in view of the hitch also displays when the Park Assist area to assist with aligning the system detects an object within vehicle s hitch ball with the trailer 30 cm (12 in).
  • Page 280 Driving and Operating Rear Trailer Guidance Lines are guidance mode and view selected, close after 8 seconds and can be available in the Rear Trailer View different guidance lines may appear. closed early by selecting X, Home when the Trailering Guidance A grayed-out icon indicates that or Back.
  • Page 281 Driving and Operating from the infotainment screen, 9. Transparent Trailer View vehicle. The Left or Right Transparent touch Settings > Vehicle > Trailer view is shown when the Displays a view that allows the driver Collision/Detection Systems. position of the trailer is too far to the to virtually see through the trailer.
  • Page 282 Driving and Operating Displays a rearward split view of per the accessory trailer camera A Trailer Length Indicator Overlay is the left and right sides of the installation instructions (see your available in the Turn Signal Activated vehicle and trailer, when a trailer is dealer for accessory trailer Views when the trailer is relatively connected.
  • Page 283 Driving and Operating Picture-in-Picture Side View The vehicle may be equipped with a is in the grille under the front emblem, the Trailer Angle Indicator. The Trailer Angle side cameras are on the bottom of the Interior Trailer View Indicator gives the driver a visual outside mirrors, the rear camera is in the Transparent trailer View representation of the trailer s position...
  • Page 284 Driving and Operating Rear Bowl View Hitch View The accessory trailer cameras are swapped at the hitch connector. Ensure Front/Rear Side View Bed View that the camera mounted to the rear of Hitch View Rear Trailer View the trailer is connected to the rear trailer Surround View Interior Trailer View camera input.
  • Page 285: Park Assist

    Driving and Operating The accessory cameras are not recognized. vehicle moves at speeds of less than 8 km/h Ensure that the accessory camera(s) are (5 mph). The sensors on the bumpers may connected and power cycle the vehicle. detect objects up to 1.2 m (4 ft) in front and 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle within a zone The accessory trailer cameras are 25 cm (10 in) high off the ground and below...
  • Page 286: Rear Pedestrian Alert

    Driving and Operating Turning the Features On or Off To turn the RPA symbols on or off, from the display, along with ten beeps from the rear, infotainment screen, touch Settings > or if equipped, seven pulses from both sides Vehicle >...
  • Page 287: Rear Cross Traffic Alert (Rcta) System

    Driving and Operating the vehicle. When an object is detected, Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Warning (Continued) either three beeps sound from the left or System right or three Safety Alert Seat pulses occur To help avoid death or injury, always on the left or right side, depending on the If equipped, the FCA system may help to check for pedestrians around the vehicle...
  • Page 288 Driving and Operating pedestrians or other objects. FCA will not Warning (Continued) detect another vehicle ahead until it is completely in the driving lane. pedestrians, animals, signs, guardrails, bridges, construction barrels, or other Warning objects. Be ready to take action and apply the brakes.
  • Page 289: Automatic Emergency

    Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing Following Distance Indicator Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) The following distance to a moving vehicle ahead in your path is indicated in following If equipped, AEB may help avoid or reduce time in seconds on the Driver Information the harm caused by front-end crashes.
  • Page 290 Driving and Operating AEB may slow the vehicle to a complete Warning Warning stop to try to avoid a potential crash. If this happens, AEB may stop the vehicle AEB is an emergency crash preparation IBA may increase vehicle braking in momentarily.
  • Page 291: Front Pedestrian Braking (Fpb)

    Driving and Operating Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) Detecting the Pedestrian Ahead Warning System FPB does not provide an alert or If equipped, the FPB system may help avoid automatically brake the vehicle, unless it or reduce the harm caused by front-end detects a pedestrian.
  • Page 292: Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)

    Driving and Operating 8 km/h (5 mph) and 80 km/h (50 mph). Warning Automatic braking levels may be reduced under certain conditions, such as higher Using the Front Pedestrian Braking speeds. system while towing a trailer could cause you to lose control of the vehicle and FPB may slow the vehicle to a complete crash.
  • Page 293: Lane Change Alert (Lca)

    Driving and Operating Lane Change Alert (LCA) LCA Detection Zones areas. The trailer side blind zone area adds the blind zone area along the side of a If equipped, the Lane Change Alert (LCA) trailer that the host vehicle is pulling. system is a lane-changing aid that can assist When the vehicle is in a forward gear, the drivers with avoiding lane change crashes...
  • Page 294 Driving and Operating TSBZA Detection Zones LCA/TSBZA can be disabled through vehicle settings. To view available settings from the infotainment screen, touch Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems. If SBZA is disabled by the driver, the TSBZA mirror displays will not light up. Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror When the System Does Not Seem to...
  • Page 295: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    Driving and Operating LCA/TSBZA may not operate when the LCA/ Even with the TSBZA system, the driver Warning (Continued) TSBZA sensors in the left or right corners of must check carefully for objects outside of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, the reporting zone (e.g., a fast approaching Detect lane markings under poor snow, ice, or slush, or in heavy rainstorms.
  • Page 296: Lane Keep Assist (Lka)

    Driving and Operating system will instead operate above 50 km/h To turn LDW on and off, press on the Warning (Continued) (31 mph). LKA may assist by gently turning center stack. The control indicator will light the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches Detect lane markings under poor when LDW is on.
  • Page 297 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not Seem to To turn LKA on and off, press on the Warning Work Properly center stack. If equipped, the indicator light Using LKA on slippery roads could cause on the button comes on when LKA is on and The system performance may be loss of control of the vehicle and a crash.
  • Page 298: Top Tier Fuel

    Driving and Operating is normal system operation; the vehicle does Recommended Fuel (2.7L L4 and Recommended Fuel (6.2L not need service. Turn LKA off if these 5.3L V8 Engines) V8 Engine) conditions continue. For diesel engine vehicles, see Fuel for Fuel Diesel Engines in the Duramax diesel supplement.
  • Page 299: Prohibited Fuels

    Driving and Operating Prohibited Fuels Fuels in Foreign Countries Warning The U.S., Canada, and Mexico post fuel Caution Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently octane ratings in anti-knock index (AKI). For and can cause injury or death. Do not use fuels with any of the fuel not to use in a foreign country, see following conditions;...
  • Page 300 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank with a Portable Fuel Warning (Continued) Warning Container Fuel can spray out if the fill nozzle is Overfilling the fuel tank by more than If the vehicle runs out of fuel and must be inserted too quickly.
  • Page 301: Filling The Tank (Chassis Cab Model)

    Driving and Operating Filling the Tank (Chassis Cab Use the fuel cap key to unlock the fuel cap Warning (Continued) then turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to Model) remove. Fully insert and latch the fill nozzle, Keep children away from the fuel begin fueling.
  • Page 302: Filling A Portable Fuel Container

    Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) Warning General Towing Information If a fire starts while you are refueling, do badly burned and the vehicle could be not remove the fill nozzle. Shut off the damaged. To help avoid injury to you Only use towing equipment that has been flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or and others:...
  • Page 303 Driving and Operating State laws may require the use of Reverse Automatic Braking (RAB) Warning (Continued) extended side view mirrors. If your If equipped, the following driver assistance visibility is limited or restricted while covered by the vehicle warranty. Pull a features should be turned to alert or off towing, install extended side view mirrors trailer only if all the steps in this section...
  • Page 304 Driving and Operating check that the cargo and trailer are secure Backing Up Warning (Continued) and that the lamps and any trailer brakes Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with are working. Adjust the climate control system to a one hand.
  • Page 305 Driving and Operating The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Shift the When parking your vehicle and your trailer Launching and Retrieving a Boat transmission to a lower gear if the on a hill: Backing the Trailer into the Water transmission shifts too often under heavy 1.
  • Page 306: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating Disconnect the trailer wiring before backing Pulling the Trailer from the Water Maintenance when Trailer Towing the trailer into the water to prevent damage To pull the trailer out of the water: The vehicle needs service more often when to the electrical circuits.
  • Page 307 Driving and Operating Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) Trailering is different than just driving the Warning (Continued) vehicle by itself. Trailering affects the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) handling, acceleration, braking, and The vehicle may be damaged, and the Maximum Trailer Weight Rating durability of your vehicle.
  • Page 308 Driving and Operating 4. Add the weight of all cargo in the Gross Combined Weight (GCW) Alert Warning vehicle. If equipped, the GCW Alert can display a Always determine the actual weights of 5. Add the weight of hitch hardware such message in the Driver Information Center the loaded vehicle and trailer using a as a draw bar, ball, load equalizer bars,...
  • Page 309 Driving and Operating with a trailer attached, the trailer tongue Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating The trailer tongue weight contributes to the weight must be included as part of the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). GVW includes The Maximum Trailer Tongue Weight Rating weight the vehicle is carrying.
  • Page 310: Towing Equipment

    Driving and Operating The trailer tongue weight (1) should be 10 If a cargo carrier is used in the trailer hitch 15% and fifth-wheel or gooseneck tongue receiver, choose a carrier that positions the weight should be 15 25% of the total loaded load as close to the vehicle as possible.
  • Page 311 Driving and Operating fifth-wheel hitches accommodate large Consider using mechanical sway controls Warning (Continued) trailers with as many as one, two, or three with any trailer. Ask a trailering professional axles. about sway controls or refer to the trailer Ensure that the draw bar/coupling device manufacturer's recommendations and is secured with a locking retainer pin or Always use the correct hitch equipment for...
  • Page 312 Driving and Operating Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Weight-Distributing Hitch Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Not Required 1500 Over 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) Required Towing with Model 1500 Series Trucks 5. Install and adjust the tension in the weight-distributing bars per the 1.
  • Page 313 Driving and Operating Measurement Height Example 1500 (mm) 1 000 1 050 H2 H1 (H2 H1)/2 H2 [(H2 H1)/2] 1 025 specified on the Trailering Information Label. Tires Safety Chains See Trailer Weight" under Trailer Towing Do not tow a trailer while using a Always attach safety chains between the 0 305.
  • Page 314 Driving and Operating Trailer Brakes Auxiliary Battery Use only a round, seven-wire connector with flat blade terminals meeting SAE J2863 Loaded trailers over 900 kg (2,000 lb) must If equipped, the vehicle's auxiliary battery specifications for proper electrical be equipped with brake systems and with can be used to supply electrical power to connectivity.
  • Page 315 Driving and Operating 3. Left Turn/Brake on the top left hand side (A) and the rear trailer auxiliary camera (B) should be 4. Right Turn/Brake installed on the top right hand side. The trailer connectors contain the following circuits. 1. Left Turn/Brake If equipped with the fifth-wheel/gooseneck 2.
  • Page 316 Driving and Operating Pressing START LIGHT TEST in the Trailering Reverse Lamps White/Green App automatically activates the trailer Battery Feed Red/Green lamps. The Trailering App is not a substitute for manually inspecting your trailer lamps. Ground White See Trailering App 0 321. Electric Trailer Brake Blue Trailer Connection and Lamp Messages If equipped with the heavy-duty trailering...
  • Page 317 Driving and Operating When towing a trailer, the arrows on the engine and transmission driving ESC systems to activate, power sent to the instrument cluster will illuminate even if the characteristics, heavy or light steering trailer's brakes will be automatically trailer is not properly connected or the bulbs efforts, and reduced fuel economy.
  • Page 318 Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel Trailer Brake DIC Display Page relative to the Trailer Gain setting. Output is displayed from 0 to 100% for each gain The ITBC display page indicates: setting. Trailer Gain setting The Trailer Output will indicate - - - - - - on Output to the trailer brakes the Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the Trailer connection...
  • Page 319 Driving and Operating The disconnect occurs while the vehicle is will come on when either vehicle brakes or 2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using the Trailer stationary, this message will manual trailer brakes are applied and Gain (+) or ( ) adjustment buttons, to automatically turn off in about properly connected.
  • Page 320: Trailer Sway Control (Tsc)

    Driving and Operating 5. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING message side of the road and turn the vehicle off. only reappears when connecting the Check the wiring connection to the trailer trailer wiring harness to the vehicle, the and turn the vehicle back on. If either of electrical fault is on the trailer side.
  • Page 321 Driving and Operating aftermarket devices may have on vehicle Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) handling or trailer brake performance is not known. If the trailer brakes are not operating If the trailer begins to sway, reduce properly at any time, or if a DIC vehicle speed by gradually removing your message indicates problems with the Warning...
  • Page 322: Trailering App

    Driving and Operating Overloading is another leading cause of 4. The right turn signal light flashes three The Trailering App welcome page appears trailer tire blow-outs. Never load your trailer times. when the Trailering App is opened for the with more weight than the tires are first time from the infotainment home 5.
  • Page 323 Driving and Operating After a profile is created, set up for The trailer tire pressure sensors can transmit see a tire or trailer dealer for service. The additional features may become available, up to 7 m (23 feet) from the hitch receiver of learning process must be repeated when the such as Tow/Haul Mode reminder, Trailer the vehicle.
  • Page 324 Driving and Operating Trailer Tongue Length: 50 cm (19.6 in) The process stops without saving the Transparent Trailer Setup 220 cm (86.6 in). Measure from center of sensor locations if this step takes more If equipped, a rear trailer camera must be coupler to trailer front wall.
  • Page 325 Driving and Operating Jack-Knife Alert Setup If a trailer is connected, the Status view Lights shows status information for the active If equipped, follow the instructions to drive trailer profile. forward to complete calibration. If no trailer is connected, the Status view Trailer Length Indicator Setup shows the last trailer profile with a status of Not Connected.
  • Page 326 Driving and Operating Trailering App System will not display a Connection Problem 3. The left turn signal light flashes three Trailer Detection Alert to the user when a times. If any of the trailer connections are lost, a trailer is connected. 4.
  • Page 327 Driving and Operating Tires relearn the tire sensors and their locations. The progress bar turns red when the See Trailer Tire Pressure Setup previously maintenance item reaches 100% complete. in this section. Touch New Reminder to add a new Touch Edit Target Pressure to change the maintenance reminder.
  • Page 328 Driving and Operating Cameras Touch the box next to each item if that step Weight has been completed. Touch to access a detailed view of each step. Within each detailed view, touch Next and Previous to navigate between steps. Touch Clear All to clear the completed statuses from all items in the current checklist.
  • Page 329 Driving and Operating Guest Trailer Status View The Custom Trailer Profiles and Guest Trailer set up for the Accessory/No Trailer Profile. are in order of the most frequently used. The Accessory/No Trailer profile cannot be If the Guest Trailer Profile is active, the The Accessory/No Trailer profile is shown edited.
  • Page 330 Driving and Operating Trailer brake gain should be set for a specific Trailer Name profile from the vehicle but the profile will trailering condition and must be adjusted still be associated with the user account. Touch to edit the Trailer Profile s name. Use anytime vehicle loading, trailer loading, However, if there is not a connected OnStar at least one character and no spaces.
  • Page 331: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating Maintenance Alerts if the setting is on for the active Trailer If Tow/Haul Mode is on and this setting is Profile, the vehicle has an OnStar or on for a Trailer Profile, the reminder will not Touch Maintenance Alert to turn on/off connected service plan and the smartphone appear when the Trailer Profile is active.
  • Page 332: Equipment

    Driving and Operating Before installing a snow plow on the vehicle, To safely carry a snow plow on the vehicle: Caution follow these guidelines: With a snow plow attached, the engine Some electrical equipment can damage coolant temperature gauge may show a Caution the vehicle or cause components to not higher temperature than while driving...
  • Page 333 Driving and Operating vehicle with the attached snowplow does (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory on the front. However, the front GAWR, rear not exceed the GVW rating, the front and is adding to the front axle. GAWR, and Gross Vehicle Weight rear axle ratings, or the front and rear Rating (GVWR) must never be exceeded.
  • Page 334: Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab

    Driving and Operating Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety.
  • Page 335: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Lock All-Season Tires ......371 Control Function Check (Mechanical Winter Tires ......371 Shifter) .
  • Page 336: General Information

    Vehicle Care Interior Care ......412 General Information California Perchlorate Materials Floor Mats ......415 Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer.
  • Page 337: Vehicle Checks

    Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components resulting Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list from modifications or the installation or use the mileage and the date of any service of non-GM certified parts, including control work performed. See Maintenance Records Doing Your Own Service Work module or software modifications, is not 0 425.
  • Page 338: Hood

    Vehicle Care Hood 3. Allow the hood to fall. Check to make sure the hood is latched completely. Repeat this process with additional force Warning if necessary. For vehicles with auto engine stop/start, turn the vehicle off before opening the Warning hood.
  • Page 339: Engine Compartment Overview

    Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.7L L4 Engine (L3B)
  • Page 340 Vehicle Care 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump Starting - North America 0 400. 2. Positive (+) Terminal (Under Cover). See Jump Starting - North America 0 400. 3. Battery - North America 0 354. 4. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 0 363. 5.
  • Page 341 Vehicle Care 5.3L V8 Engine (L84) Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine (L87) Similar 1. Remote Negative ( ) Location. See Jump 5. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Checking Engine 8. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. Starting - North America 0 400. Oil under Engine Oil 0 341.
  • Page 342: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Checking Engine Oil dipstick, wipe it with a clean paper towel Adding Washer Fluid under Washer or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Check the engine oil level regularly, every Fluid 0 351.
  • Page 343 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes Caution (Continued) Do not add anything to the oil. The much oil that the oil level gets above the recommended oils meeting the dexos1 cross-hatched area that shows the proper specification are all that is needed for good operating range), the engine could be performance and engine protection.
  • Page 344: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System will perform this work and reset the system. The oil life system can also be reset as It is also important to check the oil regularly follows: When to Change Engine Oil over the course of an oil drain interval and 1.
  • Page 345: Engine Air Filter Life System

    Vehicle Care in these vehicles. Because this procedure is When to Change the Engine Air Filter Select Reset then press the thumbwheel difficult, this should be done at the dealer. or press the reset stem for several When the Driver Information Center (DIC) Contact the dealer for additional information seconds.
  • Page 346: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care Inspect the engine air cleaner/filter for 3. Remove the three screws on top of the Warning damage; replace if damaged. Do not clean cover of the housing, then slide and lift the engine air cleaner/filter or components the cover. Operating the engine with the air with water or compressed air.
  • Page 347 Vehicle Care 1. Engine Electric Cooling Fans (Out The following explains the cooling system of View) and how to check and add coolant when it is low. If there is a problem with engine 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap overheating, see Engine Overheating 0 349.
  • Page 348 Vehicle Care Automatic Coolant Service Fill Caution Instructions (L3B Engine) Do not use anything other than a mix of This feature assists in filling and removing DEX-COOL coolant that meets GM air from the cooling system after service of Standard GMW3420 and clean, drinkable components or when coolant is added after water.
  • Page 349 Vehicle Care 8. At the same time, press the accelerator Caution Warning and the brake for automatic vehicles for Failure to follow the specific coolant fill two seconds, then release. Spilling coolant on hot engine parts can procedure could cause the engine to burn you.
  • Page 350: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap 2.7L L4, 5.3L V8, and 6.2L V8 Engines Caution off, start the engine and let it run until Check to see if the engine cooling fans are Do not run the engine if there is a leak the engine coolant temperature gauge running.
  • Page 351: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode

    Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from the Engine 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off the Overheated Engine Protection road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral) and Compartment Operating Mode let the engine idle. The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or If an overheated engine condition exists and If the temperature overheat gauge is no...
  • Page 352: Engine Fan

    Vehicle Care Washer Fluid Caution (Continued) Caution Do not use washer fluid that contains cause engine damage. Allow the engine What to Use any type of water repellent coating. to cool before attempting any repair. When windshield washer fluid needs to be This can cause the wiper blades to Repair the cause of coolant loss, change added, be sure to read the manufacturer's...
  • Page 353: Brake Pad Life System

    Vehicle Care new linings are needed. The sound can come Brake pads should be replaced as complete When the system has determined that the and go or can be heard all the time when axle sets. brake pads need to be replaced, a message the vehicle is moving, except when applying will display, which may include mileage Brake Pedal Travel...
  • Page 354: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 3. Select YES on the confirmation message, Brake Fluid Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap or press the trip odometer reset stem on and the area around the cap before a base level DIC. Repeat for pads on the removing it.
  • Page 355: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care What to Add Stop/Start System Vehicle Storage Use only GM approved DOT 4 brake fluid Vehicles equipped with a 2.7L L3B, , 5.3L L84 Warning from a clean, sealed container. See or 6.2L L87 are equipped with a Stop/Start Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 422.
  • Page 356 Vehicle Care 1. Loosen and remove the negative battery 3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp, Caution cable nut (1) at the battery sensor and negative battery post with a If the battery is disconnected with the connection. non-conductive material to prevent any ignition on or the vehicle in Retained contact with the negative battery cable.
  • Page 357: Four-Wheel Drive

    Vehicle Care For vehicles equipped with the Stop/Start What to Use system: Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 1. Install the negative battery cable to the 0 422 to determine what kind of lubricant battery sensor stud. to use. 2. Install the negative battery cable nut to Front Axle the battery sensor stud and tighten.
  • Page 358: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock

    Vehicle Care indicate a problem. Have it inspected and 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on, foot pressure from the regular brake repaired. This service can be complex. See but do not start the engine. Without pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by your dealer.
  • Page 359: Glass Replacement

    Vehicle Care Front Wiper Blade Replacement Glass Replacement Gas Strut(s) To replace the wiper blade: If the windshield or front side glass must be Your vehicle may be equipped with gas replaced, see your dealer to determine the strut(s) to provide assistance in lifting and 1.
  • Page 360: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, or any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Caution Do not replace incandescent bulbs with aftermarket LED replacement bulbs. This can cause damage to the vehicle electrical system.
  • Page 361: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, And Back-Up Lamps

    Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, 4. Pull the rear lamp assembly outward and rearward away from the box side to and Back-Up Lamps remove it from the vehicle. Base Level Taillamp Assembly 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise. 6. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket.
  • Page 362: License Plate Lamp

    Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs: Fuses and circuit breakers protect the wires that provide the power to the devices in your vehicle. If there is a problem on the road and a fuse needs to be replaced, the same amperage fuse can be borrowed.
  • Page 363 Vehicle Care 4. If the fuse must be replaced immediately, spare fuses are also provided on the instrument panel end cap or borrow a replacement fuse with the same amperage from the fuse block. Choose a vehicle feature that is not needed to safely operate the vehicle.
  • Page 364: Fuses And Circuit Breakers

    Vehicle Care damage. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the windshield wipers. If the overload is caused by an electrical problem and not snow or ice, be sure to get it fixed. Warning Fuses and Circuit Breakers Installation or use of fuses that do not The wiring circuits in the vehicle are meet GM s original fuse specifications is...
  • Page 365 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Exterior Lighting Module 7 Exterior Lighting Module 4 Exterior Lighting Module 5 Exterior Lighting Module 6 Body Control Module 2 Rear Defog Washer Front IECL 1 DC/AC Inverter IECR 2 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Headlamp Left IECL 2 Headlamp Right Fuel Heater...
  • Page 366 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage EBCM Electronic Brake Trailer Integration TTPM/SBZA Side Blind Module/DEFC/ICCM Zone Alert Control Module Ignition Starter Motor Secondary Axle Motor PWR/TRN Sensors 2 Horn Engine Control Module/ Park Lamp Mirror/Grill Transmission Control DEFC Battery 1/Canister Module/Integrated Vent Solenoid Chassis Control Ignition...
  • Page 367: Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left)

    Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) Fuses Usage Relays Usage Electric Running Board Rear Defog Engine Control Module DC/AC Inverter Cabin Coll Pump Fuel Heater Park Lamp/Front Powertrain Sensor 1 Grille Lamp Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Right Run/Crank Trailer Interface Secondary Axle Motor Module 1 A/C Clutch...
  • Page 368 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear Heated Seats Left/ Rear Sliding Window Right Driver and Passenger Memory Seat Module Spare Heated and Ventilated Seats Left/Right Circuit Usage EOCM End Object Control Breakers Module/Park Assist Relays Usage Passenger Power Seat Rear Sliding Window Open Rear Sliding Window Close Data Link Connector...
  • Page 369: Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right)

    Vehicle Care Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) 1. Push the tab at the top of fuse block down. 2. Pull the top of the fuse block outward. 3. Reverse Steps 1 2 to reinstall. The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel.
  • Page 370 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Doors Left Doors Heated Steering Wheel Exterior Lighting Module 2 High Definition localization Module/Instrument Panel Spot Lamp Left/Right Cluster/Heads-up Display/ Humidity/Integrated Center USB Ports/Special Stack Equipment option Retained Accessory Power Front Blower Accessory Power Outlet/ Left Front Window Switch Retained Accessory Power Steering Tilt (LD)/Upfitter...
  • Page 371: Wheels And Tires

    Vehicle Care for information regarding the tire Fuses Usage Fuses Usage warranty and where to get service. For Body Control Module 4 DC/DC Converter Battery 2 additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. Circuit Usage Warning Breakers Poorly maintained and improperly Electric Park Brake Switch Accessory Power Outlet 1 used tires are dangerous.
  • Page 372: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care equipment all-season tires can be identified If using winter tires: Warning (Continued) by the last two characters of this TPC code, Use tires of the same brand and tread which will be MS. Worn or old tires can cause a type on all four wheel positions.
  • Page 373: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria manufacturer and plant code, tire size, Specification) Original equipment tires and date the tire was manufactured. Useful information about a tire is designed to GM's specific tire The TIN is molded onto both sides of molded into its sidewall.
  • Page 374: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care (70 mph), or 88 km/h (55 mph) when specification code molded onto the (5) Tire Identification Number (TIN) pulling a trailer, with the proper sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet The letters and numbers following the inflation pressure. See Full-Size Spare or exceed all federal safety guidelines.
  • Page 375 Vehicle Care (4) Construction Code A letter code is light truck tire engineered to standards used to indicate the type of ply set by the U.S. Tire and Rim construction in the tire. The letter R Association. means radial ply construction; the (2) Tire Width The 3-digit number letter D means diagonal or bias ply...
  • Page 376: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care (7) Service Description The service Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating description indicates the load index and the plies are laid at alternate angles for the rear axle. See Vehicle Load speed rating of a tire.
  • Page 377: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care Outward Facing Sidewall The side of Sidewall The portion of a tire between Vehicle Capacity Weight The number an asymmetrical tire that has a the tread and the bead. of designated seating positions particular side that faces outward when multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the Speed Rating An alphanumeric code...
  • Page 378 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information label How to Check Warning on the vehicle indicates the original Use a good quality pocket-type gauge Neither tire underinflation nor equipment tires and the correct cold to check tire pressure. Proper tire overinflation is good.
  • Page 379: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    Vehicle Care Put the valve caps back on the valve As an added safety feature, your vehicle has sequence will continue upon subsequent been equipped with a tire pressure vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction stems to keep out dirt and moisture. monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a exists.
  • Page 380 Vehicle Care the air pressure in the tires and transmit the the DIC operation and displays, see Driver Caution (Continued) tire pressure readings to a receiver located Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 0 130 sealant is not covered by the vehicle in the vehicle.
  • Page 381 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching process was Tire Fill Alert (If Equipped) Warning (Continued) not done or not completed successfully This feature provides visual and audible after rotating the tires. The malfunction pressure listed on the tire sidewall. See alerts outside the vehicle to help when light and the DIC message should go off Tire Sidewall Labeling 0 372 and...
  • Page 382 Vehicle Care There is a malfunction in the TPMS. Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 131. A warning message displays in the There is a malfunction in the horn or turn DIC if a problem occurs during the relearn signal lamps. process.
  • Page 383: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care The system is compatible with trailer tires TTPMS Malfunction Message performed successfully. See "TTPMS that have placard pressure values from 103 - Sensor Learning Process" under Trailering The TTPMS will not function properly if one 689 kpa (15 - 100 psi). The hole in the wheel App 0 321.
  • Page 384: Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care There is cord or fabric showing See When It Is Time for New Tires Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System. through the tire's rubber. 0 384 and See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation Wheel Replacement 0 387. 0 378. The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged deep enough to show Check that all wheel nuts are properly...
  • Page 385: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Vehicle Care Lightly coat the inner diameter of the Number (TIN) molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The last four digits of the TIN wheel hub opening with wheel bearing indicate the tire manufactured date. The grease after a wheel change or tire first two digits represent the week and the rotation to prevent corrosion or rust last two digits, the year.
  • Page 386 Vehicle Care to meet General Motors Tire replaced at the same time. If proper Warning Performance Criteria Specification (TPC rotation and maintenance have been Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle Spec) system rating. When replacement done, all four tires should wear out at may cause the wheel rim flanges to about the same time.
  • Page 387: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between If wheels or tires are installed that are a The following information relates to the tread shoulder and maximum section different size than the original equipment system developed by the United States width.
  • Page 388: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance

    Vehicle Care Traction corresponds to a level of performance such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is vibrating when driving on a which all passenger car tires must meet The traction grades, from highest to smooth road, the tires and wheels may under the Federal Motor Safety lowest, are AA, A, B, and C.
  • Page 389: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care Tire Chains Caution Warning If the vehicle is equipped with a tire size Using the wrong replacement wheels, Warning other than 275/50R22, 275/60R20, LT265/ wheel bolts, or wheel nuts can be If the vehicle has 275/50R22, 275/60R20, 60R20, LT265/70R17, LT275/65R18, dangerous.
  • Page 390 Vehicle Care If a front tire fails, the flat tire creates a Warning Warning drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to Changing a tire can be dangerous. The grip the steering wheel firmly.
  • Page 391: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care Tire Changing 2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel Removing the Spare Tire and Tools block retainer. 3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 392 Vehicle Care 7. Wheel Wrench 4. Insert the hoist end (open end) (10) of the extension through the hole (9) in the 8. Hoist Shaft Access Hole Cover rear bumper. 9. Hoist Shaft Access Hole 10. Hoist End of Extension Tool Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench.
  • Page 393 Vehicle Care 9. If equipped with a spare tire cable The tools you will be using include the remove the cable from the spare tire by jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), the jack passing the clip through the looped end handle (3), the jack handle extensions (4), of the cable.
  • Page 394 Vehicle Care If the wheel has a smooth center cap, concealing access to the wheel nuts, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel, and gently pry Front Position 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it it out.
  • Page 395 Vehicle Care Warning Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
  • Page 396 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then Warning use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until the wheel is held against Wheel nuts that are improperly or the hub. incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The 12.
  • Page 397 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Caution The tire hoist can be damaged if there is Warning no tension on the cable when using it. To Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment have the necessary tension, the spare or in the passenger compartment of the road tire and wheel assembly must be vehicle could cause injury.
  • Page 398 Vehicle Care cable through the looped end. The excess cable wire should be on the valve stem side of the spare tire. 2. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear.
  • Page 399 Vehicle Care Caution Use of an air wrench or other power tools with the hoist mechanism is not recommended and could damage the system. Use only the tools supplied with the hoist mechanism. 7. If equipped with a spare tire cable, orient 9.
  • Page 400: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care If equipped with a spare tire cable, the vehicle. For instructions on how to reattach the clip to the frame remove, install, or store a spare tire, see Tire attachment bracket. Note that there may Changing 0 390. be slack in the cable.
  • Page 401: Jump Starting Jump Starting - North America

    Vehicle Care The vehicle may have a different size spare If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run Warning (Continued) tire than the road tires originally installed down, you may want to use another vehicle on the vehicle. This spare tire was developed and some jumper cables to start your If you do not follow these steps exactly, for use on this vehicle, so it is all right to...
  • Page 402 Vehicle Care The discharged battery positive (+) terminal If they are, it could cause an unwanted is under a cover. Open the cover to expose ground connection. You would not be the terminal. able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical 1.
  • Page 403 Vehicle Care not needed. This will avoid sparks and 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Warning help save both batteries. And it could Connect the other end of the positive (+) save the radio! cable to the good battery positive (+) Fans or other moving engine parts can terminal.
  • Page 404: Towing The Vehicle Transporting A Disabled Vehicle

    Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle The vehicle must be in N (Neutral) and the Caution electric parking brake must be released The vehicle may be equipped with a tow when loading the vehicle onto a flatbed tow Transporting a Disabled Vehicle eye.
  • Page 405: Recreational Vehicle Towing

    Vehicle Care Whether the vehicle has the proper dead and/or Electric Parking Brake is not road surface. Do not use these attachment towing equipment. See your dealer or released, the vehicle will not move. Try to points to pull the vehicle from snow, mud trailering professional for additional jump start the vehicle with a known good or sand.
  • Page 406 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing (Two-Wheel-Drive Dinghy Towing (Vehicles with a To dinghy tow: Vehicles and Vehicles with a Two-Speed Transfer Case) 1. Position the vehicle being towed behind Single-Speed Transfer Case) the tow vehicle, facing forward and on a level surface. 2.
  • Page 407 Vehicle Care 13. Keep the remote key outside of the 9. Check that the vehicle is in 2 Warning vehicle and manually lock the doors. (Two-Wheel Drive High) by starting the Access the vehicle by using the key in To avoid death, serious injury, engine and shifting the transmission to the door lock.
  • Page 408: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care Appearance Care Caution Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, Exterior Care or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, Locks or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a would not be covered by the vehicle de-icing agent only when absolutely warranty.
  • Page 409 Vehicle Care Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) an all-cotton towel to avoid surface This could cause damage that would not not recommended, due to lack of scratches and water spotting. be covered by the vehicle warranty. clearance for the undercarriage and/or Finish Care wide rear tires and wheels.
  • Page 410 Vehicle Care Use only approved cleaning solutions for detergent. To restore the original Caution aluminum, chrome or stainless steel. appearance, apply the bedliner conditioner Machine compounding or aggressive Some cleaners are highly acidic or contain available through your dealer. polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint alkaline substances and can damage the CarbonPro Box Care moldings.
  • Page 411 Vehicle Care Lamp covers are made of plastic, and some Air Intakes Clean rubber blades using a lint-free cloth or have a UV protective coating. Do not clean paper towel soaked with windshield washer Clear debris from the air intakes, between or wipe them while they are dry.
  • Page 412 Vehicle Care Inspect power steering for proper Caution Caution attachment, connections, binding, cracks, Using petroleum-based tire dressing To avoid surface damage on wheels and chafing, etc. products on the vehicle may damage the wheel trim, do not use strong soaps, Visually check constant velocity joint boots paint finish and/or tires.
  • Page 413 Vehicle Care Do not directly power wash the transfer irregular dark spots etched into the paint When using liquid soap cleaners, follow the case and/or front/rear axle output seals. surface. Refer to Finish Care previously in directions on the specific cleaner or soap High pressure water can overcome the seals this section.
  • Page 414 Vehicle Care Speaker Covers Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so transfer to the wipe or change the slippery. Your foot could slip while that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean appearance of the interior surface operating the vehicle, and you could lose spots with water and mild soap.
  • Page 415 Vehicle Care 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and or solvents. Periodically hand wash the Caution (Continued) gently rub toward the center. Fold the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. these surfaces after cleaning and allow cleaning cloth to a clean area frequently Do not use bleach or fabric softener.
  • Page 416 Vehicle Care The original equipment floor mats are Care of Seat Belts designed for your vehicle. If the floor Keep belts clean and dry. mats need to be replaced, it is recommended that GM-certified floor Warning mats are purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere Do not bleach or dye seat belt webbing.
  • Page 417 Vehicle Care Reinstall by lining up the floor liner insert button clips over the liner retainers and snapping into position. Make sure the floor liner insert is properly secure in place using all button clips. Verify the floor liner insert does not interfere with the pedals.
  • Page 418: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance Service and Maintenance General Information Caution Damage caused by improper maintenance Your vehicle is an important investment. General Information can lead to costly repairs and may not be This section describes the required General Information ....417 maintenance for the vehicle.
  • Page 419 Service and Maintenance Used for taxi, police, or delivery service. Because of the way people use vehicles, wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for maintenance needs vary. There may need to New Tires 0 384 and Refer to the information in the Maintenance be more frequent checks and services.
  • Page 420 Service and Maintenance not indicate the need for vehicle service compartment air filter replacement may Every 240 000 km (150,000 mi) for up to a year. The engine oil and filter also be needed if there is reduced airflow, Drain and fill engine cooling system. Or must be changed at least once a year and window fogging, or odors.
  • Page 421 Service and Maintenance Vehicles that are regularly used for short output seals. High pressure water can The technician will perform the following trips of 6 km (4 mi) or less. overcome the seals and contaminate the checks on your vehicle. For a complete list transfer case fluid.
  • Page 422 Service and Maintenance Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak Brakes Special Application Services Inspection Check brake system Severe Commercial Use Vehicles Only: Engine oil Lubricate chassis components every oil Visible and Functional Inspections Transmission change. Seat belt components Drive axle Have underbody flushing service Exhaust system performed.
  • Page 423 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (8-Speed...
  • Page 424 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Body Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Hinge Pins, Tailgate Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
  • Page 425 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number 12707246 PF63 I5.3L V8 12707246 PF63 I6.2L V8 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 13508023 CF185 Spark Plugs 12688094 41-106-IP I2.7L L4 12622441 41-114 I5.3L V8 12622441 41-114 I6.2L V8 Wiper Blades 84578275 IDriver Side 55 cm (21.7 in)
  • Page 426 Service and Maintenance 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. Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Services Performed...
  • Page 427: Technical Data

    Technical Data Technical Data Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification There may be a large barcode on the Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification certification label on the center pillar that Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) . . . 426 you can scan for the following information: Service Parts Identification .
  • Page 428 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 422. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge...
  • Page 429 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English 7.6 L 8.0 qt I5.3L V8 Engine 7.6 L 8.0 qt I6.2L V8 Engine Fuel Tank 90.8 L 24.0 gal IStandard and Short Box (except 2WD Diesel) 83.3 L 22.0 gal IStandard and Short Box (2WD Diesel) 107.1 L 28.3 gal ILong Box...
  • Page 430 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 2.7L L4 (L3B) 0.65 0.75 mm (0.026 0.030 in) 5.3L V8 (L84) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 (L87) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.
  • Page 431 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. 5.3L (L84), and 6.2L (L87) Engines 2.7L Engine (L3B)
  • Page 432: Customer Information

    Your satisfaction and goodwill are important Customer Assistance Offices ... 433 to your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any Customer Assistance for Text Telephone concerns with the sales transaction or the (TTY) Users .
  • Page 433 Program using the toll-free telephone informal hearing before the arbiter. The When contacting GMC, remember that your number or write them at the following concern will likely be resolved at a dealer's program is designed so that the entire address: facility.
  • Page 434: Customer Assistance Offices

    Mediation/Arbitration Program Canada Online Account c/o Customer Care Centre Customer Care Centre Create a GMC Account (U.S.) at gmc.com General Motors of Canada Company General Motors of Canada Company 500 Wentworth Street W Learn more about your vehicle features, 500 Wentworth Street W...
  • Page 435: Gm Mobility Reimbursement

    Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New 1-888-881-3302; (Text Telephone (TTY): Vehicle Limited Warranty. General Motors 1-888-889-2438). North America and GMC reserve the right to For Canadian-purchased vehicles, call make any changes or discontinue the 1-800-268-6800. Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification.
  • Page 436: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Emergency Tow from a Public Road or Assistance advisor may give permission to snow tires, chains, or other traction Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer get local emergency road service. You will devices for warranty service, or if the vehicle was receive payment, up to $100, after in a crash and cannot be driven.
  • Page 437: Courtesy Transportation Program

    Customer Information If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the Owner Assistance Information produced for Courtesy Rental Vehicle service department immediately, keep new vehicles provides detailed warranty For an overnight warranty repair, the dealer driving it until it can be scheduled for coverage information.
  • Page 438: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information Collision Damage Repair appearance and safety performance; Insuring the Vehicle however, the history of these parts is not Protect your investment in the GM vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a collision and it known. Such parts are not covered by the with comprehensive and collision insurance is damaged, have the damage repaired by a GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
  • Page 439: Publication Ordering Information

    Customer Information If a Crash Occurs Choose a reputable repair facility that uses vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, quality replacement parts. See Collision even if your insurance coverage does not If there has been an injury, call emergency Parts earlier in this section. pay the full cost.
  • Page 440: Radio Frequency Statement

    Customer Information Customer literature publications available for Science and Economic Development (ISED) If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it purchase include owner s manuals, warranty Canada's license-exempt RSS(s) / RSP-100 / may open an investigation, and if it manuals, and portfolios. Portfolios include an ICES-GEN.
  • Page 441: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    In the U.S., call 1-800-462-8782, or write: control the vehicle. These modules may coordinated and effective manner. Security GMC Customer Assistance Center store data to help the dealer technician incidents could impact your safety or P.O. Box 33172 service the vehicle or to help GM improve compromise your private data.
  • Page 442: Onstar

    Customer Information the event you suspect any security incident Note others for research purposes, where a need impacting your data or the safe operation of is shown and the data is not tied to a EDR data are recorded by your vehicle only your vehicle, please stop operating your specific vehicle or vehicle owner.
  • Page 443 Features vary by region and model. collect information about you and your Features are subject to change. For more vehicle, including location information. See information, see my.gmc.com/learn or OnStar User Terms, Privacy Statement, and press Software Terms for more details including system limitations at www.onstar.com (U.S.)
  • Page 444 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation voice With Stolen Vehicle Assistance, OnStar OnStar Services commands. Advisors can use GPS to pinpoint the vehicle and help authorities quickly Emergency Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi hotspot recover it. name or SSID and password, if equipped. Emergency Services require an active safety With Remote Ignition Block, if equipped, Press...
  • Page 445 OnStar After change in ownership and at services, system limitations, and OnStar User damage to the vehicle in a crash, or wireless 90 days. Terms, Privacy Statement, and Software phone network congestion or jamming Terms: may prevent service. Transferring Service Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
  • Page 446 OnStar OnStar Personal Identification period of time, OnStar can contact Roadside Unable to Connect to OnStar Message Assistance or a locksmith to help gain access Number (PIN) If there is limited cellular coverage or the to the vehicle. cellular network has reached maximum A PIN is needed to access some OnStar capacity, this message may come on.
  • Page 447 OnStar updates or changes may enhance or (1-888-466-7827) or press to speak with maintain safety, security, or the operation an Advisor. Users of wireless of the vehicle or the vehicle systems. communications are cautioned that the Software updates or changes may affect or privacy of any information sent via wireless erase data or settings that are stored in the cellular communications cannot be assured.
  • Page 448 Connected Services Connected Services Connected Services Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route Navigation Connected Services Functionality of the Voice Command button, if equipped, may vary by vehicle and region. Navigation ......447 Navigation requires a specific OnStar or Connections .
  • Page 449 OnStar app on the compatible Apple and Android smartphones. factory-installed remote start, and power infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi GMC users can access the following services locks are required. Data rates apply. See Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi from a smartphone: www.onstar.com for details and system...
  • Page 450 OnStar Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped, provides a way to keep up on maintenance. Capabilities vary by model. See www.onstar.com for details and system limitations. Features are subject to change. For updates on feature capabilities, see my.gmc.com. Message and data rates may apply.
  • Page 451 Index Index Airbag System (cont'd) What Will You See after an Airbag Accessories and Modifications ... 335 Inflates? ......67 Accessory Power .
  • Page 452 Index Appearance Care (cont'd) Axle (cont'd) Break-In, New Vehicle .....213 Interior ....... . 412 Rear .
  • Page 453 Index Caution, Danger, and Warning ....2 Climate Control Systems (cont'd) Courtesy Transportation Program ..436 Heating ....... . 188 Cruise Control .
  • Page 454 Index Differential, Limited-Slip ....245 Driving (cont'd) Engine (cont'd) Loss of Control ......200 Compartment Overview .
  • Page 455 Index Exterior (cont'd) Four-Wheel-Drive Lamp Controls ......141 Light ........123 Garage Door Opener .
  • Page 456 Index Hood ........337 Horn ........103 Halogen Bulbs .
  • Page 457 Index Lane (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Locks (cont'd) Keep Assist Light ..... . 124 Engine Coolant Temperature Door ........22 Lap-Shoulder Belt .
  • Page 458 Index Messages Navigation (cont'd) Overheated Engine Protection Symbols ....... 164 Engine Power .
  • Page 459 Index Phone (cont'd) Records Bluetooth ..... 168, 169, 172 Maintenance ......425 Radiator .
  • Page 460 Index Roads Seat Belts (cont'd) Service (cont'd) Use During Pregnancy ....62 Parts Identification ..... 426 Driving, Wet .
  • Page 461 Index Steering (cont'd) System (cont'd) Tires (cont'd) Wheel Controls ......154 Engine Air Filter Life ....344 If a Tire Goes Flat .
  • Page 462 Index Traction Turn Signal Vehicle (cont'd) Bulb Replacement ..... . 360 Speed Messages ..... . . 138 Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Symbols .
  • Page 463 Index Windows (cont'd) Rear ........43 Windshield Replacement .
  • Page 464: Connected Services

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