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Page 2: Table Of Contents
....10-1 ..13-1 General Information ..10-2 Customer Information ..13-1 Vehicle Checks .
Page 3 Motors of Canada Limited for The names, logos, emblems, On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it slogans, vehicle model names, ce guide en français auprès du appears in this manual. and vehicle body designs appearing concessionnaire ou à...
Page 4 To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5 Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols Fuses that may be found on the vehicle Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. LATCH System Child Restraints Adjustable Pedals Malfunction Indicator Lamp Airbag Readiness Light Oil Pressure Air Conditioning...
Page 7: Head Restraints
Interior Lighting ....1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-16 Economy ....1-28 Windshield Wiper/Washer .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6 7. Q. Horn on page 5 5. Signals on page 6 5.
Page 10 Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 49. The RKE transmitter is used to This section provides a brief remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the Press and hold to unlock the from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from liftglass.
Page 11 To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the From outside, use the Remote vehicle and press and hold Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or until the parking lamps turn off.
Page 12 Press on the overhead console inside the vehicle. Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. Press the button next to the liftgate latch to close. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
Page 13 See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information. To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. forward or rearward.
Page 14 On vehicles with four-way lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. See Lumbar Adjustment on page 3 6 for more information.
Page 15 To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 7 for more information.
Page 16 To recall, press and release 1 or 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). To save into memory: On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench A single beep will sound. The seat, or buckets seats, the seatbacks can 1. Adjust the driver seat and outside mirrors, and adjustable be folded for additional cargo space, seatback recliner, both outside...
Page 17: Front Seats
Do not drive until the head restraints On vehicles with heated front seats, for all occupants are installed and or heated and cooled front seats, adjusted properly. the controls are on the driver and passenger doors. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback Press to cool the recline angle as little as necessary...
Page 18: Safety Belts
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, seat mounted side impact airbags (if equipped), and roof rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 19 To fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out Vehicles with manual outside to the driving position. mirrors can be adjusted so that the 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to side of the vehicle and the area the folded position.
Page 20 Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side. Adjust the mirror to On vehicles with this feature, you avoid glare from the headlamps can change the position of the...
Page 21 For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the button located next to the lamp to overhead console. turn it on or off. They come on when any door is The vehicle may also have reading opened and turn off after all the lamps in other locations.
Page 22 Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. Turns on the headlamps, The exterior lamps control is located parking lamps, taillamps, instrument on the instrument panel to the left of Single wipe, turn to , then...
Page 23 To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. these systems. Turns the wiper off. If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Turns on the rear wiper delay.
Page 24 The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) PASS M (Manual) position. The current C.
Page 25 Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 43. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active.
Page 26 Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. This setting sends maximum power to all four wheels.
Page 27 Press to display additional text information related to the current A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, stored as favorites using the six radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: or WMA song.
Page 28 XM is a satellite radio service This vehicle has an auxiliary input, For vehicles with a Bluetooth that is based in the 48 contiguous located on the audio faceplate, and system, it allows users with a United States and 10 Canadian a USB port located on the Bluetooth enabled cell phone to provinces.
Page 29 Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ® OnStar or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. Press to increase or decrease volume. Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
Page 30 Press to set the speed and See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) activate cruise control or make the on page 9 63 for more information. vehicle decelerate. If available, this feature will alert you Press to disengage cruise to vehicles located in the vehicle's control without erasing the set side blind zone.
Page 31 If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The accessory power outlets can be Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the used to plug in electrical equipment, rear bumper to detect objects while such as a cell phone or MP3 player. parking the vehicle. URPA comes There are two under the climate on automatically when the shift lever controls, one inside the center floor...
Page 32 To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. The vehicle has a traction control To automatically vent or close the system that limits wheel spin and sunroof, press the vent open or the StabiliTrak system that assists...
Page 33: Maintenance
For more information, see During cooler conditions, the low tire ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 55. pressure warning light may appear To reset the Engine Oil Life System when the vehicle is first started and on most vehicles: then turn off. This may be an early 1.
Page 34 Mexico: When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge cruise control. you are automatically enrolled in the and a yellow fuel cap can use either Roadside Assistance program.
Page 35 For more information see Roadside Push this red emergency Assistance Program (U.S. and button to get priority help from Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside specially trained OnStar emergency Assistance Program (Mexico) on advisors. page 13 10. Push this button for hands free, voice activated calling and to give voice commands for turn by turn navigation.
Page 36 For a full description of OnStar The OnStar system can record and The vehicle must have a working services and system limitations, see transmit vehicle information. This electrical system, including the OnStar Owner's Guide in the information is automatically sent to adequate battery power, for the glove box.
Page 37 Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact If the light next to the OnStar with OnStar hands-free calling. See buttons is red, the system may not Steering Wheel Controls on be functioning properly.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....2-17 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-18 Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
Page 40: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance WARNING Program (Mexico) on page 13 10. Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry the ignition key is dangerous for...
Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry operating range: (RKE) System Operation Check the distance. The The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be too far from transmitter functions work up to the vehicle.
Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the Driver If enabled through the DIC, the turn Press and hold for more than Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate two seconds to activate the panic signal lamps flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement the Vehicle Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Only RKE transmitters programmed message displays in the DIC. See to this vehicle will work. If a REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE transmitter is lost or stolen, a KEY under Key and Lock replacement can be purchased and...
Page 44: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle range of operation. However, the side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control range may be less while the vehicle CR2032 or equivalent battery.
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn on the hazard warning When the vehicle starts, the The vehicle cannot be remote flashers. parking lamps will turn on and started if the key is in the ignition, remain on while the vehicle is the hood is not closed, or if there is Turn the ignition on and then running.
Page 46: Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks From inside, use the power door WARNING (Continued) locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual WARNING Young children who get into locks, push down or pull up on the unlocked vehicles may be manual lock knob.
Page 47: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 49 for more When locking the doors with the information on DIC programming. power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Lockout Protection five seconds after the last door is If the driver side power door lock...
Page 48: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors OFF: Press the bottom of the WARNING (Continued) button for manual operation of the power liftgate. Liftgate (Power) Adjust the Climate Control The taillamps will flash and a chime system to a setting that Power Liftgate Operation will sound when the power liftgate is brings in only outside air and...
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The power liftgate can be power The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features opened and closed in the temporarily disabled under extreme If the liftgate encounters an obstacle following ways: temperatures, or under low battery during a power open or close cycle, conditions.
Page 50: Liftgate (Manual)
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Pinch sensors are located on the close. The liftgate latch will power Liftgate (Manual) sides of the liftgate. If an object is close. Always close the liftgate caught between the liftgate and the before driving. WARNING body and presses against this If the RKE button or the power close...
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the Systems on page 9 37 or liftgate or liftglass while the rear Dual Automatic Climate wipers are in motion will cause the Control System on page 8 4.
Page 52: Vehicle Security
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will flash. steps. features; however, they do not make If the delayed locking feature is it impossible to steal.
Page 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 the horn will sound for about If you set off the alarm by accident, 4. Then reach in through the 30 seconds, then will turn off to save press unlock on the RKE transmitter window, unlock the door with the the battery power.
Page 54: Immobilizer Operation
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer You do not have to manually arm or If the engine still does not start, and disarm the system. the key appears to be undamaged, See Radio Frequency Statement on try another ignition key. At this time, The security light will come on if page 13 18 for information you may also want to check the...
Page 55: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 See your dealer or a locksmith who 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors can service PASS-Key III+ to get a programmed and turn it to the new key blank cut exactly as the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors ignition key that operates the...
Page 56: Power Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Mirrors Manually pull out the mirror head to Power Mirrors extend it for better visibility when Adjust the outside mirrors for a towing a trailer. clearer view. The lower portion of the mirror is Using hood-mounted air deflectors convex.
Page 57: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway that a little of the vehicle and the Mirrors area behind it can be seen. Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to The mirrors are accidentally deselect the mirror.
Page 58: Park Tilt Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors The vehicle may have a turn signal If your vehicle has the Side Blind Vehicles with the memory package indicator on the mirror. An arrow on Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side have a passenger and/or driver the mirror flashes in the direction of...
Page 59: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming If the vehicle has RVC, the button Rearview Mirror for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic Vehicles with OnStar have three dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 60: Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
Page 61: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Express Down Windows Sun Visors Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.
Page 62: Roof
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof The sunroof only operates when the To automatically vent or close the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ sunroof, press the vent open or ACCESSORY, or in Retained close sunroof switch (B). Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See When the sunroof is opened, an air Retained Accessory Power (RAP) deflector will automatically raise.
Page 63 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise, or plugging the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Page 64 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 149: Airbag System
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-17 Vehicle Messages ... 5-38 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 150: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization (With 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull DIC Buttons) ....5-49 Steering Wheel the lever.
Page 151 Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or...
Page 152 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device For vehicles with the navigation 3. Press and release to move up on the Main Audio Screen system, press and hold this button one track within the selected (Vehicles with a Navigation for longer than one second to category.
Page 153: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a navigation Windshield Wiper/Washer Turns the windshield wipers off. system: (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent 1. Press and hold until a beep is wipes or down for less frequent heard, to place the radio into wipes.
Page 154: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ (Rear Wiper Wash): Press this button on the end of the lever to Washer spray washer fluid on the rear WARNING window. The wipers will clear the WARNING In freezing weather, do not use rear window and either stop or your washer until the windshield return to your preset speed.
Page 155: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure Compass Zone 1. Do not set the compass zone The zone is set to zone eight upon when the vehicle is moving.
Page 156 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn the vehicle heading, for on the vehicle and calibrate the The compass can be manually example, N for North, is compass. calibrated. Only calibrate the displayed in the DIC.
Page 157: Clock
Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do start the compass calibration. Or, one of the following: To set the time and date: if the vehicle does not have DIC Press the SEEK button.
Page 158: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlets The accessory power outlets are Certain accessory plugs may not be powered, even with the ignition off. compatible with the accessory The accessory power outlets can be Continuing to use accessory power power outlet and could overload used to plug in electrical equipment, outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/ adapter or vehicle fuses.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...
Page 160: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-12 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 161: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 162: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the engine information. the vehicle has been driven since speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
Page 163: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 42 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge.
Page 164: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil Gauge viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 165: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant WARNING Temperature Gauge Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Page 166: Voltmeter Gauge
5-18 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the will come on or the SERVICE page 10 21. gauge shows the condition of the BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM charging system. The charging DIC message will display. See If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 167: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 This chime and light are repeated if Airbag Readiness Light the driver remains unbuckled and The system checks the airbag's the vehicle is in motion. If the driver electrical system for possible safety belt is already buckled, malfunctions.
Page 168: Passenger Airbag Status
5-20 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 45 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator solid for a few seconds when the...
Page 169: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Then, after several more seconds, If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING the status indicator will light either serviced by your dealer. ON or OFF, or either the on or off The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of engine starts.
Page 170: Malfunction
5-22 Instruments and Controls Malfunction If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Modifications made to the comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that intake, or fuel system of the there is an OBD II problem and vehicle or the replacement of the A computer system called OBD II service is required.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Make sure to fuel the vehicle This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
Page 172: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if governments may have programs to system warning light comes on the light does not come on when...
Page 173: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light can also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING (Continued) low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 27 for more information. the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 174: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning For more information, see Tow/Haul The light flashes if the system is light is also on, the vehicle does not Mode on page 9 44. active and is working to assist the have antilock brakes and there is a driver with directional control of the ®...
Page 175: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This indicates that one or more of have the vehicle serviced by your the tires are significantly dealer.
Page 176: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light This light, under the fuel gauge, For information regarding this light The fog lamp lights come on when comes on briefly while the engine is and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use.
Page 177: Cruise Control Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Cruise Control Light Information Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
Page 178 5-30 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons shown in the display. The Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC temperature will be shown in °C or Buttons) °F depending on the units selected. (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll (Vehicle Information): Press through the following menu items: to display the oil life, units, side Odometer blind zone system on/off, tire...
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The trip odometer can be reset to activated, the display will show 8 km fuel economies. Generally, freeway zero by pressing the set/reset (5 miles). As the vehicle begins driving produces better fuel button while the trip odometer is moving, the display will then economy than city driving.
Page 180 5-32 Instruments and Controls Timer Transmission Temperature An Active Fuel Management indicator will display on the right Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until side of the DIC, while INST ECON TIMER displays. This display can be TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 181: Vehicle Information Menu
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has Items (With DIC Buttons) Scheduled Maintenance on been turned off. See Object (Vehicle Information): Press page 11 3 for more information.
Page 182 5-34 Instruments and Controls TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Compass Recalibration RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle gain setting. This setting can be This display allows for calibrating information button again until the adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either the compass.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trip Odometer begins moving, the trip odometer 3. Continue to press and hold the will accumulate mileage. For trip odometer reset stem to scroll Press the trip odometer reset stem example, if the vehicle was driven through all of the available until TRIP displays.
Page 184 5-36 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem 4. Once the desired language is The trip odometer will display the displayed, release the trip number of kilometers (km) or Menu Items (Without DIC odometer reset stem to set your miles (mi) driven since the ignition Buttons) choice.
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON On vehicles with the Integrated This display allows for setting the message will appear on the display. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, compass zone.
Page 186: Vehicle Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Relearn Tire Positions Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Your vehicle may have this display. Messages displayed on the DIC To access this display, the vehicle indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START must be in P (Park).
Page 187: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake As soon as it is safe to do so, system needs service as soon as carefully pull your vehicle over to CHARGING SYSTEM possible. See your dealer. the side of the road and turn the On some vehicles, this message ignition off.
Page 188: Engine Cooling System
5-40 Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN REAR ACCESS OPEN Engine Cooling System Messages This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is ENGINE HOT A/C (Air closed.
Page 189: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If you drive the vehicle If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 190: Engine Power Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 191: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic REPLACE BATTERY IN Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if a Remote problem with the URPA system.
Page 192: Ride Control System
5-44 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT Your Vehicle in Exterior Care on SERVICE SUSPENSION page 10 98. See Side Blind Zone SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM Alert (SBZA) on page 9 63 for more ® If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Autoride information.
Page 193: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 STABILITRAK OFF There are several conditions that The message turns off as soon as can cause this message to appear. the conditions that caused the If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message to be displayed are no One condition is overheating, message displays when you turn off longer present.
Page 194: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System to appear. See Tire Pressure FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right Monitor Operation on page 10 60 for front), LEFT RR (left rear), Messages more information. If the warning or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate comes on and stays on, there may the location of the low tire.
Page 195: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE If you drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING This message displays if a problem while the transmission fluid is occurs with the four-wheel-drive overheating and the transmission On vehicles with the Integrated system.
Page 196: Washer Fluid Messages
5-48 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages carefully pull the vehicle over to the WITH CARE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD side of the road and turn the ignition This message displays when ice off.
Page 197: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Vehicle To change customization Press the customization button until preferences, use the following the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization button once to display all DIC Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) messages in English.
Page 198 5-50 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the This feature allows you to select setting will remain. DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not to turn off the button once to access the settings automatic door unlocking feature.
Page 199 Instruments and Controls 5-51 ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired out of the ignition.
Page 200 5-52 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See EXIT LIGHTING lamps will flash when you press the Delayed Locking on page 2 9 for This feature allows you to select the unlock button on the RKE more information.
Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-53 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lights will turn CHIME VOLUME appears on the setting will remain. on briefly when you unlock the DIC display.
Page 202 5-54 Instruments and Controls PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until passenger outside mirror will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on If your vehicle has this feature, it tilted down when the vehicle is the DIC display. Press the set/reset allows you to select whether shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 203 Instruments and Controls 5-55 The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until Press the customization button until movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears after the key is removed from the DIC display.
Page 204 5-56 Instruments and Controls REMOTE START To select a setting, press the set/ EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS reset button while the desired If your vehicle has this feature, it This feature allows you to exit the setting is displayed on the DIC. allows you to turn the remote start feature settings menu.
Page 205: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-57 Exiting the Feature Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Settings Menu System home automation devices. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on Do not use this system with any exited when any of the following page 13 18 for information garage door opener that does not...
Page 206 5-58 Instruments and Controls Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go...
Page 207 Instruments and Controls 5-59 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 vehicle. Press and hold the than what was used for the garage Universal Home Remote button door opener. that will be used to control the If these instructions do not work, the garage door until the garage garage door opener is probably a...
Page 208 5-60 Instruments and Controls Your hand-held transmitter can The switch positions on the have between 8 to 12 dip hand-held transmitter could be switches depending on the labeled as follows: brand of transmitter. A switch in the up position The garage door opener receiver could be labeled as Up, (motor head unit) could also +, or On.
Page 209 Instruments and Controls 5-61 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink settings from left to right as firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting follows: the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's...
Page 210: Universal Remote System Operation
5-62 Instruments and Controls 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or will be used to control the Fixed Code settings on the Operation garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote device: door moves.
Page 221: Introduction
CD Player ....7-15 Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....7-20 become familiar with the audio Auxiliary Devices .
Page 222: Vehicle Identification
For more information, see The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ® TheftLock is designed to the audio system can be played This vehicle's audio system may be discourage theft of the vehicle's even after the ignition is turned off. equipped with a noise reduction radio by learning a portion of the system which can work improperly if...
Page 224 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 225 To activate: Radios with Speed Vehicles with the LTZ 1. Set the radio volume to the Compensated Volume (SCV) package and a Bose Audio System desired level. ® automatically adjusts the radio include the Bose AudioPilot noise 2. Press the MENU button to volume to compensate for road and compensation technology.
Page 226 If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the DSP settings (only available on To quickly adjust bass, midrange, Bose systems with the LTZ option or treble to the middle position, To adjust the bass, package).
Page 227 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Select this setting to enable of the following: The audio Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise signal processing produces a for the vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise. surround sound listening If Calibration Error displays, it experience from a CD or XM...
Page 228: Radio
Press to seek the next For vehicles with RDS features, radio station. Press and hold for a few seconds until a beep sounds to press to display additional text scan for radio stations in ascending information related to the current order, press the SEEK button FM-RDS station.
Page 229 Up to 36 stations can be The number of favorites pages can programmed as favorites using the be setup using the MENU button. To 6 softkeys below the radio station setup the number of favorites frequency tabs and by using the pages: XM is a satellite radio service based FAV button.
Page 230 Press to go to the next XM channel. 2. Press either of the two softkeys below the desired category tab For vehicles with XM, Press to go to the to immediately tune to the first previous XM category. press to display additional text XM station in that category.
Page 231 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. Categories cannot be added or Drivers are encouraged to store XM removed while the vehicle is moving 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to channels while the vehicle is faster than 8 km/h (5 mph).
Page 232 This channel is There are no blocked or cannot be received with channels available for the selected your XM subscription package. category. The system is working These channels, or any properly. This previously others, can be blocked at a The XM receiver assigned channel is no longer customer's request, by calling assigned.
Page 233 If this message does not clear within a The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives short period of time, the receiver greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from coast to could have a fault. Consult with your night.
Page 234 The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. The AM-FM antenna is located in Keep the antenna clear of the passenger rear side windows. obstructions for clear radio Make sure the inside surfaces of the reception.
Page 235 If the surface of a CD is soiled, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see with water. Make sure the wiping Messages later in this section.
Page 236: Audio Players
a CD is in the player. Press again Press and hold, or press multiple and the system automatically times to continue moving backward If the ignition or radio is turned off, searches for an auxiliary input through the tracks on the CD. with a CD in the player, it stays in device, see, Press to go to the next...
Page 237 Compressed audio files are The Radio with CD (MP3) and the The radio supports: accessed in the following order: Radio with USB and CD (MP3), have the capability of playing an Up to 50 folders. Playlists (Px). MP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc. Up to 8 folders in depth.
Page 238 Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls displays on the bottom line. When file extension and are stored on a information is not available, NO The song name that displays is the USB device may be supported by INFO displays. song name that is contained in the the radio with a USB port.
Page 239 When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the Press begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows and the softkey below the tab to artist. The current artist playing is songs from the current album go to the first track in the previous shown on the second line of the begins to play.
Page 240 The air is very humid. If so, wait The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners is handled. Handle them carefully. about an hour and try again. not advised, due to the risk of Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their contaminating the lens of the optics original cases or other protective There could have been a with lubricants internal to the CD...
Page 241 Jacks under Only one audio source can be heard Press and release for more information. through the speakers at one time. to eject the disc that is currently In some vehicles, depending on An audio source is defined as DVD playing.
Page 242 The CD player can play the smaller (if available). See Using the 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Auxiliary Input Jack in adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the or Audio/ If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same Video (A/V) Jacks under with a CD in the player, it stays in...
Page 243 Press to listen to The CD player reads both Press to go to the start of tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the current track, if more than sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc. five seconds on the CD have Uncompressd audio is played played.
Page 244 The CD player supports: Tracks are played in the following order: Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are Play begins from the first track in Up to 8 folders in depth. located under the root folder.
Page 245 Press and hold to advance playback The song name that displays is the quickly. song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top DVD ID3 tag. If the song name is not slot, the rear seat operator can turn Press present in the ID3 tag, then the on the video screen and use the...
Page 246 To change from playback by artist to Press the playback by album: softkey below the tab to play The DVD player can be controlled 1. Press the softkey below the Sort files in order by artist or album. by the buttons on the remote By tab.
Page 247 If loading and reading of a disc cycles through all available options, cannot be completed, due to such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front Insert a disc partway into the top unknown format, etc., and the disc auxiliary, and rear auxiliary (if slot, label side up.
Page 248 A lock symbol displays next to the Press to Press either clock display. The Parental Control quickly reverse the CD or DVD at the Play or Pause tab displayed on feature remains on until the knob is five times the normal speed. To stop the radio, to toggle between pausing pressed and held for more than fast reversing, press again.
Page 249 video screen automatically turns on Press to display Press to select the when the DVD-V is inserted directional arrows for navigating choices that are highlighted in into the DVD slot, and does not through the menus. any menu. automatically power on when the Press to cycle Press to access the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot.
Page 250 The road is very rough. When the road becomes smoother, the This message disc should play. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press or upside down.
Page 251 For optimal sound quality, increase the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, to the loudest level. or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD text tab and a Radios with an auxiliary input jack It is always best to power the message showing track or chapter located on the lower right side of the portable audio device through its...
Page 252 For help with identifying your iPod, go to www.apple.com/support. Radios with a USB port can control Radios that have a USB port can a USB storage device or an iPod The USB Port can be used to play .mp3 and .wma files that are using the radio buttons and knobs.
Page 253 automatically powers off and will not Press to go to the next charge or draw power from the track. Press and hold or press vehicle's battery. multiple times to continue moving The five softkeys below the radio forward through tracks. If you have an older iPod model that display are used to control the is not supported, it can still be used...
Page 254 Genres To skip through large lists, the five Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in Songs softkey below to view the the following order: contents of the current folder on the Composers First softkey, first item in the list. USB drive.
Page 255 To skip through large lists, the five Press the softkey Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in below to repeat all tracks. The softkey below to turn shuffle the following order: tab appears lowered when Repeat off. This is the default mode when a First softkey, first item in the list.
Page 256 DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon The RSE is designed for rear seat displays. passengers only. The driver cannot The radio can be turned back on safely view the video screen while with a single press of the power driving and should not try to do so.
Page 257 listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, Infrared transmitters are located at MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary the rear of the overhead console. source connected to A/V jacks or The headphones shut off the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle automatically to save the battery has this feature.
Page 258 To change the batteries on the headphones: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that If the foam ear pads attached to the they are installed correctly, using headphones become worn or...
Page 259 connectors or cables (not included) may be required to connect the more information about changing Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. the source. auxiliary inputs can be heard Refer to the manufacturer s through the following possible instructions for proper usage.
Page 260 When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on. This is normal, feature, the rear seat passengers and the DVD continues to play are able to hear audio from the...
Page 261 Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the Use the arrow buttons to Press this button to remote control. navigate through a menu. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD Press this button to Press this button slot, the remote control...
Page 262 Press this Press Press this button to button to start playing a DVD. Press this button to go to the beginning of change audio tracks on DVDs that this button while a DVD is playing to the next chapter or track. This have this feature when the DVD is pause it.
Page 263 If the vehicle has a third row video Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control source display on the second row that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: video screen, and the third row playing.
Page 264 There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 265 Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones. The remote and/or the headphones are lost.
Page 266 The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water. Use care when RSA or the front radio will change directly touching or cleaning the the band on the other system,...
Page 267 Press this button While listening to a disc, press the When a CD or DVD audio disc is to switch between the radio (AM/ playing, press this button to go to left seek arrow to go back to the FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and if the beginning of the CD or DVD start of the current track or chapter...
Page 268: Phone
Keep interior noise levels to a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the recognize voice commands if there steering wheel to operate the in is too much background noise. vehicle Bluetooth system. See Vehicles with a Bluetooth system A short tone can use a Bluetooth capable cell sounds after the system responds...
Page 269 If multiple paired cell phones are 5. Locate the device named Your within range of the system, the Vehicle in the list on the cell A Bluetooth cell phone must be system connects to the first phone. Follow the instructions paired to the Bluetooth system and available paired cell phone in the on the cell phone to enter the...
Page 270 To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it. If a paired cell phone is next available cell phone in the 30 phone numbers as name tags in also connected to the vehicle, the order in which all the available cell...
Page 271 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds. two seconds. repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone.
Page 272 This command allows a If an unwanted number is phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds. number.
Page 273 3. Use the dial or call command to dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on Audio can be transferred between to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the the Bluetooth system and the cell 4.
Page 274 3. Say Voice. The system responds OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of <phone name>. the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it During a call with the audio on the The cell phone's normal prompt will be retained indefinitely. This messages will go through their cycle includes all saved name tags in the cell phone, press...
Page 289 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-34 Antilock Brake Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-34 System (ABS) .
Page 290 Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-71 Recommended Fuel ..9-72 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications .
Page 291: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with Medical research shows that Braking drinking and driving is a global alcohol in a person's system can tragedy. make crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the brain, Alcohol affects four things that spinal cord, or heart.
Page 292: Steering
Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the If power steering assist is lost distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake because the engine stops or the surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the power steering system is not pavement or gravel;...
Page 293: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 294: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid straight down the roadway. systems.
Page 295 Driving and Operating Make sure all underbody The airbag system is designed to Avoid sharp turns and abrupt shields, if the vehicle has them, work properly under a wide range of maneuvers. Failure to operate the are properly attached. conditions, including off road usage. vehicle correctly off road could Always wear your safety belt and result in loss of vehicle control or...
Page 296 Driving and Operating To remove the air dam: Loading Your Vehicle for WARNING (Continued) Off-Road Driving 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. rolls over. Put heavy loads inside WARNING 2. With a flat blade tool, disengage the cargo area, not on the roof. the snaps.
Page 297 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and Environmental Concerns For vehicles with a winch, be sure to make sure all refuse is removed read the winch instructions. In a Off-road driving can provide from any campsite before remote area, a winch can be handy wholesome and satisfying leaving.
Page 298 9-10 Driving and Operating Controlling the vehicle is the key to Scanning the Terrain Some things to consider: successful off-road driving. One of Is the path ahead clear? Off-road driving can take you over the best ways to control the vehicle many different kinds of terrain.
Page 299: Driving On Hills
Driving and Operating 9-11 Off-roading requires a different kind Consider this as you approach a hill: WARNING (Continued) of alertness from driving on paved Is there a constant incline, roads and highways. There are no or does the hill get sharply be seriously injured or killed.
Page 300: Driving Uphill
9-12 Driving and Operating Ease up on the speed as you Driving Uphill If the vehicle stalls, or is about to approach the top of the hill. stall, and you cannot make it up Once you decide it is safe to drive the hill: Attach a flag to the vehicle to be up the hill:...
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-13 While backing down the hill, put Never try to turn around if about WARNING your left hand on the steering to stall when going up a hill. wheel at the 12 o'clock position If the hill is steep enough to stall If the vehicle has the two speed so you can tell if the wheels are the vehicle, it is steep enough to...
Page 302 9-14 Driving and Operating Driving Downhill Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING stall when going uphill, but if it When off-roading takes you happens when going downhill: downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? Will I regular brakes and apply the...
Page 303: Driving Across An Incline
Driving and Operating 9-15 Driving Across an Incline between the left and right For these reasons, carefully wheels might not prevent the consider whether to try to drive An off-road trail will probably go vehicle from tilting and rolling across an incline. Just because the across the incline of a hill.
Page 304 9-16 Driving and Operating Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not try Remove any brush or debris that it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING has collected on the underbody, wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
Page 306: Driving On Wet Roads
9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. Allow extra following distance.
Page 307: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-19 Shift to a lower gear when going Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) down steep or long hills. Always be alert and pay attention to could crash. Always have the your surroundings while driving. WARNING engine running and the vehicle in If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park the vehicle gear when going downhill.
Page 308: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving Blizzard Conditions improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-21 Run the engine for short periods WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about To save fuel, run the engine for only carbon monoxide, see Clear away snow from around short periods as needed to warm...
Page 310: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire Release the accelerator pedal while chains on the vehicle, see shifting, and press lightly on the Slowly and cautiously spin the accelerator pedal when the wheels to free the vehicle when transmission is in gear.
Page 311: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-23 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 312 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should size of the original equipment never exceed XXX kg or...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-25 The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 314 9-26 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 A.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-27 Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also WARNING tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, Do not load the vehicle any called Gross Axle Weight Rating heavier than the Gross (GAWR). To find out the actual Vehicle Weight Rating loads on your front and rear (GVWR), or either the...
Page 316: Child Restraints
9-28 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension WARNING WARNING (Continued) components to get added durability might not change your Things you put inside your Do not leave an weight ratings. Ask your dealer vehicle can strike and injure unsecured child restraint to help you load your vehicle the people in a sudden stop or in your vehicle.
Page 317: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-29 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, you broken in.
Page 318: Ignition Positions
9-30 Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ move the pedals closer. Press the LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is top of the control to move the stopped, turn the ignition switch to pedals away.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-31 In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this If you leave the key in the ACC/ doesn't work, then the vehicle needs ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position 1. Brake using a firm and steady service. with the engine off, the battery could pressure.
Page 320: Starting The Engine
9-32 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine The vehicle has a prevent possible vehicle Computer-Controlled Cranking component damage. When this If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the System. This feature assists in happens, hold the ignition switch hybrid supplement for more starting the engine and protects in the START position to information.
Page 321: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-33 If the vehicle starts briefly but with an engine heater should be WARNING then stops again, repeat these plugged in at least four hours before steps. This clears the extra starting. An internal thermostat in Plugging the cord into an gasoline from the engine.
Page 322: Retained Accessory
9-34 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) WARNING case is in a drive gear not in The following vehicle accessories N (Neutral). If you are pulling a can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of after the engine is turned off: trailer, see...
Page 323: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-35 Leaving the Vehicle With the Torque Lock WARNING (Continued) Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into And, if you leave the vehicle with WARNING P (Park) properly, the weight of the the engine running, it could vehicle may put too much force on overheat and even catch fire.
Page 324: Shifting Out Of Park
9-36 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking Over Things following: That Burn This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is WARNING 2.
Page 325: Active Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-37 Active Fuel Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) Management There are holes or openings WARNING Vehicles with V8 engines may have in the vehicle body from Active Fuel Management . This damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon system allows the engine to operate modifications that are not Monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 326: Running The Vehicle While
9-38 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) While Parked It can cause unconsciousness engine running, the vehicle can It is better not to park with the and even death. Never run the move suddenly. You or others engine running.
Page 327: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic There are several different positions WARNING for the shift lever. Transmission If the vehicle has a four-wheel If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the drive transfer case with a hybrid supplement for more N (Neutral) position, and the information.
Page 328 9-40 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to back up. use when starting the engine Shifting to R (Reverse) always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving move the shift lever to P (Park).
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-41 D (Drive): This position is for Downshifting the transmission in WARNING normal driving. It provides the best slippery road conditions could result fuel economy. If you need more in skidding. See Skidding under Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: engine is running at high speed is Going less than about 55 km/h...
Page 330 9-42 Driving and Operating The vehicle's transmission uses feature, see Range Selection rear wheels when you are trying to adaptive shift controls. Adaptive Mode under start the vehicle from a stop on shift controls continually compares slippery road surfaces. key shift parameters to 3 (Third): This position is also used 1 (First): This position reduces pre-programmed ideal shifts stored...
Page 331: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-43 Manual Mode To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. 1. Move the shift lever to Range Selection Mode M (Manual Mode). ® (Hydra-Matic 6-Speed While using Range Selection Mode, 2.
Page 332: Tow/Haul Mode
9-44 Driving and Operating Low Traction Mode Tow/Haul Mode ® If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery, such When Tow/Haul Mode is selected as with ice or snow.
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-45 Grade Braking is only active while Cruise Grade Braking the desired speed the transmission ® the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and will downshift to slow the vehicle. (Hydra-Matic 6-Speed you are not in the Range Selection If vehicle speed is near or below Automatic Transmission) Mode.
Page 334: Drive Systems
9-46 Driving and Operating Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement Automatic Transfer Case and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive steering system. (Two Speed Automatic ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Transfer Case) Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-47 You can choose among five driving vehicle's power is sent to the front The vehicle has StabiliTrak. Shifting settings: and rear wheels automatically into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn based on driving conditions. Driving Traction Control and StabiliTrak off. Indicator lights in the switches show in this mode results in slightly lower you which setting you are in.
Page 336 9-48 Driving and Operating If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel the transfer case. To help avoid message stays on, you should take Drive Low damaging the vehicle, always wait the vehicle to your dealer for for the Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-49 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel indicator light to stop flashing Shifting into Neutral Drive Low before shifting the transmission To shift the transfer case to into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, The vehicle may have significant 1.
Page 338 9-50 Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, verify Shifting Out of Neutral Shifting the transmission that the transfer case is in into gear before the Four-Wheel To shift out of N Neutral do the N (Neutral) by shifting the Drive Low indicator light has following: transmission to R (Reverse) for...
Page 339: Four-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating 9-51 Four-Wheel Drive (Single Front Axle The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive ® with StabiliTrak . For information on Speed Automatic The front axle engages and StabiliTrak, see disengages automatically when you Transfer Case) shift the transfer case. Some delay If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, You can choose among three for the axle to engage or disengage...
Page 340 9-52 Driving and Operating AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive): This setting is ideal for use Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE when road surface traction message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel conditions are variable.
Page 341: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-53 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 342: Parking Brake
9-54 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 343: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-55 Ride Control Systems system should initialize before the appear on the Driver Information vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). Center (DIC), the vehicle should be In some cases, it may take taken in for service. For more ®...
Page 344 9-56 Driving and Operating The traction control part of When the traction control system Traction Control Operation StabiliTrak can be turned off by has been turned off, system noises The traction control system is part of pressing and releasing the may still be heard as a result of the the StabiliTrak system.
Page 345: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-57 If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when Continuous Damping is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak Control (CDC) ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will warning lights, and any relevant automatically disengage.
Page 346: Automatic Level Control
9-58 Driving and Operating Autoride also interact with the tow/ An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control haul mode that, when activated, will rear shocks will raise or lower the provide additional control of the rear of the vehicle to maintain WARNING shock absorbers.
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-59 If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the The cruise control light on the (On/Off): Press to turn the system begins to limit wheel spin, instrument panel cluster comes on system on or off. The indicator light cruise control will automatically after the cruise control has been set is on when cruise control is on and...
Page 348 9-60 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control press the SET button on the Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise steering wheel briefly. Each time If the cruise control system is control: this is done, the vehicle goes already activated,...
Page 349: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-61 Object Detection How the System Works WARNING URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 350 9-62 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this vehicle, or a bicycle or an object message occurs, take the vehicle to was hanging out of the liftgate your dealer to repair the system. during the last drive cycle.
Page 351: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-63 Side Blind Zone WARNING (Continued) Alert (SBZA) Failure to use proper care when The vehicle may have a Side Blind changing lanes may result in Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the damage to the vehicle, injury, system.
Page 352 9-64 Driving and Operating How the System Works a vehicle you have passed remains SBZA is designed to ignore in or drops back into the stationary objects; however, the detection zone. system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, SBZA can be disabled through the shrubs, and other stationary objects.
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-65 When SBZA is disabled for any SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. FCC Information reason other than the driver turning UNAVAILABLE: This message it off, the driver will not be able to indicates that the SBZA system is for information turn SBZA back on using the DIC.
Page 354: Rear Vision
9-66 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Vehicles Without Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Your judged distances using the The rear vision camera system is This vehicle may have a Rear designed to help the driver when screen will differ from actual Vision Camera system.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-67 To turn the rear vision camera Turning the Rear Vision Camera system on again, press and System On or Off hold until the left indicator light To turn the rear vision camera illuminates. The rear vision camera system on or off: system display is now enabled and 1.
Page 356 9-68 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after To turn the symbols on or off: (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) shifting out of R (Reverse) is (minus) screen buttons to 1. Make sure that URPA has not approximately 10 seconds. The increase or decrease the contrast of been disabled.
Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-69 Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that Messages appears on the screen differs from Service Rear Vision Camera the actual distance. The area System: This message can display displayed by the camera is limited.
Page 358 9-70 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an When the System Does Not The fast flash conditions are accident, the position and used to protect the video device Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera from high temperature The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-71 Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel is an unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 360: Recommended Fuel
9-72 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Requirements Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is country outside the United States or than 87, an audible knocking noise,...
Page 361: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-73 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 362: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-74 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet gasoline and E85. If you ASTM Specification D 5798. By do switch fuels, it is recommended Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge definition, this means that fuel that you add as much fuel as and a yellow fuel cap can use either labeled E85 will have an ethanol...
Page 363: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-75 This vehicle was not WARNING (Continued) designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel not use cellular phones. Keep containing methanol. It can corrode metal parts in the fuel sparks, flames, and smoking system and also damage plastic materials away from fuel.
Page 364 9-76 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap Fuel can spray out on you if you clockwise until it clicks. It will require open the fuel cap too quickly. more effort to turn the fuel cap on If you spill fuel and then the last turn as you tighten it.
Page 365: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-77 Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Bring the fill nozzle in contact refueling, do not remove the WARNING with the inside of the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by opening before operating the Never fill a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by...
Page 366: General Towing
9-78 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Towing For information on towing a disabled the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle, see new vehicle is driven. The . For information on General Towing engine, axle or other parts could towing the vehicle behind another Information be damaged.
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-79 Important considerations that have Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING (Continued) to do with weight: amount of experience. The combination you are driving is The weight of the trailer To maximize safety when towing longer and not as responsive as the The weight of the trailer tongue a trailer: vehicle itself.
Page 368 9-80 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a lower vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the gear starting down a long or driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 369: Parking On Hills
Driving and Operating 9-81 automatic transmission in P (Park) 2. Have someone place chocks WARNING (Continued) for a few minutes before turning the under the trailer wheels. engine off. If the overheat warning 3. When the wheel chocks are in If the engine has been left comes on, see place, release the regular brakes...
Page 370: Trailer Towing
9-82 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all WARNING (Continued) hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Trailer Towing and passengers could be 2. Start the engine. seriously injured.
Page 371 Driving and Operating 9-83 To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is the vehicle, read the information in calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer that appears has only the driver but all required later in this section.
Page 372 9-84 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42...
Page 373 Driving and Operating 9-85 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 268 kg (5,000 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs)
Page 374 9-86 Driving and Operating reduce the trailer weight the vehicle Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel can tow. See or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer for more information weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown about the vehicle's maximum load...
Page 375: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-87 Total Weight on the Vehicle's Weight of the Trailering distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue Tires Combination weight among the two vehicle and Be sure the vehicle's tires are It is important that the combination trailer axles.
Page 376 9-88 Driving and Operating Weight Distributing Hitch Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Adjustment Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is the trailer to help prevent the tongue adequate for the weight of the...
Page 377 Driving and Operating 9-89 White: Ground The seven-wire harness contains Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness the following trailer circuits: Package Light Green: Back-up Lamps Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Red: Battery Feed* Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* Signal *The fuses for these two circuits are Brown: Taillamps installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not...
Page 378 9-90 Driving and Operating Electric Brake Control Wiring power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer Provisions brakes at the same time. These wiring provisions are Tow/Haul Mode included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake This indicator light on the instrument controller.
Page 379 Driving and Operating 9-91 See Weight of the Trailer earlier in Haul is recommended only when The ITBC system is integrated with the section. Tow/Haul is most useful pulling a heavy trailer or a large or the vehicle s brake, anti lock brake under the following driving heavy load.
Page 380 9-92 Driving and Operating The ITBC system can only be used When trailering, make sure of the Trailer Brake Control Panel with trailers with electric brakes. following: The ITBC system is used only WARNING with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. Connecting a trailer that is not All applicable local and federal compatible with the ITBC system...
Page 381 Driving and Operating 9-93 Panel is used along with the Trailer The Trailer Brake Display Page can All DIC warning and service Brake Display Page on the DIC to be displayed by performing any of messages must first be adjust and display power output to the following actions: acknowledged by the driver by the trailer brakes.
Page 382 9-94 Driving and Operating A trailer with electric brakes 0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default Display Page in the DIC. If the has become disconnected setting. To properly adjust trailer vehicle s service brakes are applied (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING gain, see the Trailer Gain while using the Manual Trailer Brake message will also be displayed...
Page 383 Driving and Operating 9-95 In the Trailer Output display Use the following procedure to 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just on the DIC, - - - - - - will correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each below the point of trailer wheel disappear if there is no towing condition: lock-up, indicated by trailer...
Page 384 9-96 Driving and Operating Other ITBC Related DIC Messages If the disconnect occurs while To determine if the electrical fault is the vehicle is stationary, this on the vehicle side or trailer side of In addition to displaying TRAILER message will automatically turn the trailer wiring harness GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT off in about thirty seconds.
Page 385: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-97 to an authorized GM dealer to have Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or the ITBC system diagnosed and Similar Equipment Add-Ons repaired. Before installing a snow plow on If either the CHECK TRAILER Add-On Electrical your vehicle, here are some things WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER you will need to know:...
Page 386 9-98 Driving and Operating The snow plow manufacturer or the weights on the vehicle's axles Here are some guidelines for safely installer can assist you in and the Gross Vehicle Weight carrying a snow plow on your determining the amount of rear (GVW), are not exceeded.
Page 387 Driving and Operating 9-99 The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. Canada (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the In order to calculate the amount of front axle.
Page 388 9-100 Driving and Operating For example, adding a 700 lb You can add heavier equipment on WARNING (Continued) (318 kg) snow plow actually adds the front of the vehicle if you more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the compensate for it by carrying fewer manufacturer or installer's front axle.
Page 389 Driving and Operating 9-101 Total vehicle reserve capacity is the Emergency Roof Lamp difference between your GVWR and Provisions the weight of your vehicle with full Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow fuel and passengers. It is the plow prep package also have an amount of weight you can add to emergency roof lamp provision your vehicle before reaching your...
Page 390 9-102 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 531 Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-98 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-48 Interior .
Page 532 Auxiliary Devices ....7-31 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-40 Cargo Axle, Front ....10-30 Fog Lamps .
Page 533: Customer Information
Cleaning Covers Delayed Locking ....2-9 Exterior Care ....10-98 Cargo ......4-2 Devices, Auxiliary .
Page 534 Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont.) Coolant Temperature Control System ....8-4 Gauge ..... .5-17 Engine .
Page 535: General Information
Front Fog Lamps Fuses General Information Light ......5-28 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
Page 536: Jump Starting
Heated Front Seats ... . . 3-9 LATCH System Heated Mirrors ....2-20 Replacing Parts After a Key and Lock Messages .
Page 537: Scheduled Maintenance
Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Ride Control System ..5-44 Front Fog Lamps ... . .5-28 Maintenance High-Beam On ....5-28 Tire .
Page 538: Vehicle Data
Online Owner Center ..13-6 Perchlorate Materials ® OnStar System ....1-29 Requirements, California ..10-3 Navigation System Operation, Infotainment Phone...
Page 539: Reporting Safety Defects
Rearview Mirrors ....2-21 Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-21 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Reclining Seatbacks ... . 3-7 Crash .
Page 540 Seats (cont.) Servicing the Heated Front ....3-9 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..3-54 Safety Belts ....3-24 Heated, Rear .
Page 541 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Time ......5-9 Tow/Haul Mode ....9-44 Bulb Replacement .
Page 542 Vehicle Identification When It Is Time for New Number (VIN) ....12-1 Tires ......10-65 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .

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