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GMC ENVOY XL 2004 Owner's Manual

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2004 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL Owner Manual

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

............................................... 1-2

............................................... 1-5

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

Child Restraints

....................................... 1-29

Air Bag Systems

...................................... 1-51

Restraint System Check

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

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

Doors and Locks

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

................................................. 2-15

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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

®

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

®

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

.................................................. 2-52

Vehicle Personalization

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

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

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

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

....................................... 3-63

............................ 1-61

............................ 2-17

........... 2-19

............................. 2-41

............................. 2-52

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

......... 3-32

.................. 3-50

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

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

................................................... 4-43

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

Service

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

Fuel

......................................................... 5-4

Checking Things Under the Hood

Rear Axle

............................................... 5-49

Four-Wheel Drive

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

Front Axle

............................................... 5-51

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

...................................................... 5-57

Appearance Care

..................................... 5-91

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

.................................... 5-100

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

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

Maintenance Schedule

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

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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

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

.................................... 5-52

......... 5-54

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2004 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ......1-1 Driving Your Vehicle ........4-1 Front Seats ..........1-2 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 Rear Seats Towing ..........1-5 ........... 4-43 Safety Belts ..........1-8 Service and Appearance Care ......
Page 2: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this Index manual. A good place to look for what you need is the Index in Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be back of the manual.
Page 3 Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety You will ﬁnd a number of safety cautions in this book. symbol means “Don’t,” We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about “Don’t do this”...
Page 4 Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will ﬁnd these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, Notice: These mean there is something that could are shown along with the text describing the operation damage your vehicle.
Page 5 These are some examples of symbols you may ﬁnd on your vehicle:...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............1-2 Top Strap ............1-39 Power Seats ..........1-2 Top Strap Anchor Location ......1-41 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Heated Seats ..........1-3 Children (LATCH System) ......1-42 Power Reclining Seatbacks ......1-4 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Head Restraints ..........1-5 the LATCH System ........1-44...
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats • Lift up or push down on the center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down. • To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the Power Seats seat control forward or rearward. •...
Page 9: Heated Seats
Heated Seats To heat only the seatback, press the button with the words BACK ONLY. An indicator light on the switch will glow to designate that only the seatback is being Your vehicle may have heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat heated front seats.
Page 10: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: Your vehicle may have this feature. The vertical power seat control described earlier allows the seatback to recline. See Power Seats on page 1-2 for more Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle information. is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this.
Page 11: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle may have a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space. Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Page 12 The rear seatback levers are located on the outboard side of the rear seatbacks. Pull the seatback toward you as you lift up on the lever. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the To return the head restraint to the upright position, way when the seatback is folded down.
Page 13: Rear Seats (Envoy Xl)
Rear Seats (Envoy XL) Returning the Seats to an Upright Position To return the seat(s) to the upright position, do the The second row seat is a 65/35 split seat which may be following: folded and tumbled. Use this feature for gaining access to the third row seats.
Page 14: Safety Belts
Folding the Third Row Seats Safety Belts 1. Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the seat cushion to release the seat cushion. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone 2. Lift up the seat, and then pull it forward. This part of the manual tells you how to use safety 3.
Page 15 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. CAUTION: You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 16: Why Safety Belts Work
Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels. 1-10...
Page 17 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider The person keeps going until stopped by something. doesn’t stop. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 1-11...
Page 18 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12...
Page 19 Questions and Answers About If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident – even one that isn’t your fault – you and Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an your passengers can be hurt.
Page 20: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-29 or Infants and Young Children on page 1-31.
Page 21 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on shoulder belt. the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt.
Page 22 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 23 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones.
Page 24 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren’t as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 25 What’s wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 26: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 27: Right Front Passenger Position
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and Right Front Passenger Position the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-14. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother.
Page 28: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Passenger Positions It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 29 Lap-Shoulder Belt When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way All rear seating positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see is how to wear one properly.
Page 30 CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 31 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When attached to a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 32 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. 4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-22. guide on top.
Page 33 Style 2 1. An elastic cord with a hook end is located in a pocket on the side of the seatback. Remove the guide from its pocket. 3. Adjust the cord length so that the belt is between the shoulder and neck. 3.1.
Page 34: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 35: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 36 CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
Page 37: Infants And Young Children
CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 38 Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by appropriate CAUTION: restraints. Young children should not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, unless there is no other choice. Instead, they need to use a child restraint. People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.
Page 39 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants.
Page 40 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should take including support for the head and neck. This into consideration not only the child’s weight, is necessary because a newborn infant’s neck height, and age but also whether or not the...
Page 41: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 42 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for seating surface against the back of the infant. The the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.
Page 43 A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the ﬁt of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a ﬁve-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Page 44 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child How do child restraints work? restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.
Page 45: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We, move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure therefore, recommend that child restraints be secured people in the vehicle.
Page 46 CAUTION: Each top tether bracket is designed to anchor only one child restraint. Attaching more than one child restraint to a single bracket could cause the anchor to come loose or even break during a crash. A child or others could be injured if this happens.
Page 47: Top Strap Anchor Location
Top Strap Anchor Location Envoy XL An anchor bracket for a top strap is located at the Envoy bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row (Envoy XL only). Don’t use a child Anchor brackets for the rear seat positions are located restraint with a top strap in the right front passenger’s on the ﬂoor in the cargo area of your vehicle (Envoy position or in the third row, because there’s no place to...
Page 48 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll ﬁnd anchors (A) in the rear outside seat positions. This system, designed to make installation of child restraints easier, does not use the vehicle’s safety belts. Instead, it uses vehicle anchors (A,B) and child restraint attachments to secure the restraints.
Page 49 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint designed for that system. To assist you in locating the lower anchors for this child restraint system, each seating position with the LATCH system has a label on the seatback at each lower anchor position.
Page 50: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Securing a Child Restraint Designed Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear for the LATCH System Outside Seat Position 1. Find the LATCH anchorages for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of the seatback meets the back of the seat cushion. 2.
Page 51 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the Children (LATCH System) on page 1-42. See Top Strap child restraint in this position.
Page 52 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-46...
Page 53 6. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 54: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Seat Position Right Front Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat, although some of them will ﬁt there. If the center seat position is too narrow for your child restraint, secure it in a rear outside seat position.
Page 55 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing system, see Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing Children (LATCH System) on page 1-42. See Top Strap child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the on page 1-39 if the child restraint has one.
Page 56 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock. safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-50...
Page 57: Air Bag Systems
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 58 Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: CAUTION: You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt – even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
Page 59 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: The side impact air bags for the driver and Both frontal and side impact air bags inﬂate right front passenger are designed to inﬂate with great force, faster than the blink of an only in moderate to severe crashes eye.
Page 60 There is an air bag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel cluster, which shows the air bag symbol. Anyone who is up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, but The system checks the air bag electrical system for not for young children and infants.
Page 61: Where Are The Air Bags
Where Are the Air Bags? The right front passenger’s frontal air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-55...
Page 62 If your vehicle has a driver’s side impact air bag it is If your vehicle has a right front passenger’s side impact located in the side of the driver’s seatback closest to air bag it is located in the side of the passenger’s the door.
Page 63: When Should An Air Bag Inﬂate
When Should an Air Bag Inﬂate? CAUTION: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inﬂate If something is between an occupant and an only if the impact speed is above the system’s air bag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it designed “threshold level.”...
Page 64: What Makes An Air Bag Inﬂate
Your vehicle may or may not have a side impact air What Makes an Air Bag Inﬂate? bag. See Air Bag Systems in the Index. Side impact air bags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing side crashes.
Page 65: What Will You See After An Air Bag Inﬂates
primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward those air bags. Air bags should never be regarded CAUTION: as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions for the driver’s and right front passenger’s When an air bag inﬂates, there is dust in the frontal air bags, and only in moderate to severe air.
Page 66 • Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s Air bags are designed to inﬂate only once. After an or the right front passenger’s air bag, or the air air bag inﬂates, you’ll need some new parts for bag covering on the driver’s and right front your air bag system.
Page 67: Restraint System Check
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Restraint System Check Vehicle Checking Your Restraint Systems Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There are parts of the air bag systems in several places Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light around your vehicle.
Page 68: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. After a Crash If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 69: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ...............2-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ....2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System ......2-5 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-19 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-6 Ignition Positions ..........2-20 Starting Your Engine ........2-21 Doors and Locks ..........2-8 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ....2-22 Door Locks ............2-8 Engine Coolant Heater ........2-23 Power Door Locks ..........2-9...
Page 70: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Outside Convex Mirror ........2-39 Luggage Carrier ...........2-47 Outside Heated Mirrors ........2-39 Rear Storage Area ........2-48 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-50 with Curb View Assist ........2-39 Convenience Net ..........2-50 Cargo Cover ..........2-50 ®...
Page 71: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed.
Page 72 This vehicle has one The key code number tells your dealer or a qualiﬁed double-sided key for the locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this number in ignition and door lock. a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to It will ﬁt with either side up.
Page 73: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Changes or modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Your keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 74: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp. Operation (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make the horn If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock sound.
Page 75: Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location.
Page 76: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the remote keyless entry system. You can use your key to unlock your door from the Door Locks outside. CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. •...
Page 77 Power Door Locks Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors and the The power door lock liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless switches are located on entry system. the driver’s and front passenger’s armrests. The ﬁrst time you attempt to lock the doors with the driver’s door open, three chimes will signal that delayed locking is being used.
Page 78: Programmable Locking Feature
Programming Delayed Locking Programmable Locking Feature When your vehicle was shipped from the factory, the The following is the list of available programming delayed locking feature was programmed on, or options: enabled. The mode may have been changed since it Mode 1: All doors lock when the transmission is shifted left the factory.
Page 79: Programmable Unlocking Feature
3. You are now ready to program the automatic door Programmable Unlocking Feature locks. Select one of the three programming options The following is the list of available programming listed above, and press the lock side of the power options: door lock switch to cycle through the lock options.
Page 80 To enter the program mode you need to do the You can exit the program mode any time by turning the following: ignition to RUN. The locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you 1.
Page 81: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock the This feature stops the power door locks from locking rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside when the key is in the ignition and a door is open by passengers.
Page 82 Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, you may use the power door locks or the keyless entry system described earlier. CAUTION: On some vehicles the liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked. Press the pushbutton on the liftglass to open it.
Page 83: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 84: Power Windows
Power Windows Express–Down Window The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down. Press down brieﬂy on the bottom of the driver’s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express-down feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly.
Page 85: Sun Visors
Sun Visors Content Theft-Deterrent To block out glare, you can pull the visor down. You Your vehicle may be equipped with a content can also slide the visor along the rod from side-to-side theft-deterrent alarm system. to cover the driver or passenger front window. Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror.
Page 86: Testing The Alarm
Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if Testing the Alarm you lock the doors with a key or use the manual The alarm can be tested by following these steps: door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless 1.
Page 87: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® Passlock Starting and Operating Your Vehicle Your vehicle is equipped with the ® Passlock theft-deterrent system. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that New Vehicle Break-In enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is “break-in.”...
Page 88: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can not turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch.
Page 89: Starting Your Engine
Your radio, power windows, sunroof (option) and 2. If it doesn’t start within 10 seconds, push the overhead console will work when the ignition key is in accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor, while you RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from hold the ignition key in START.
Page 90: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal The toggle switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the steering If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the column. position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move closer for better pedal reach.
Page 91: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater CAUTION: Your vehicle may have this feature. In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant could cause an electrical shock.
Page 92: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: There are several different positions for your gear shift lever. If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will PARK (P): This position locks the rear wheels. It’s the be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in best position to use when you start the engine PARK (P) —...
Page 93 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racing may damage the Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle transmission. The repairs would not be covered by is moving forward could damage the transmission.
Page 94: Four-Wheel Drive
THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving. Four-Wheel Drive However, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but traction.
Page 95: Automatic Transfer Case
Automatic Transfer Case 4HI (Four-Wheel High): Use 4HI when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages your front If your vehicle is equipped axle to help drive your vehicle. with four-wheel drive, the transfer case knob is 4LO (Four-Wheel Low): This setting also engages...
Page 96 An indicator light in the knob will show you which 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph (1.6 to position the transfer case is in. The indicator lights will 3.2 km/h). Turn the knob to 4LO. You must wait for come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and the 4LO indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain one will stay on.
Page 97 Shifting into NEUTRAL Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL, ﬁrst To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do the make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake 1.
Page 98: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal the parking brake is fully released and the brake down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake warning light is off before driving.
Page 99: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 100: Leaving Your Vehicle With The Engine Running
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your Running parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you’ve moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 101: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) CAUTION: Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust ignition is in RUN.
Page 102: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You CAUTION: Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas you ever have to, here are some things to know. carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see or smell.
Page 103 CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 104: Mirrors
Mirrors Mirror Operation When turned on, this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror behind you after dark. ® with OnStar and Compass (On/Off): This is the on/off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass.
Page 105: Compass Variance
Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 106 Outside Manual Mirrors 1. Turn the knob toward the mirror you desire to adjust. Adjust your outside mirrors so you can see a little of the 2. Move the knob in the direction you want the side of your vehicle. mirror to go.
Page 107: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. If your vehicle has this feature, the driver’s and/or passenger’s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) gear.
Page 108: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System OnStar Services One of the following plans is normally included for a speciﬁc duration with each vehicle equipped with ® ® OnStar . You can upgrade or extend your OnStar service plan to meet your needs. Safe and Sound Plan •...
Page 109: Homelink Transmitter
® Luxury and Leisure Plan HomeLink Transmitter • All Directions and Connections Plan services • Personal Concierge ® OnStar Personal Calling ® With OnStar Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle.
Page 110 This device complies with RSS- 210 of Industry Canada. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as ® Operation is subject to the following two conditions: well as for future HomeLink programming. It is also (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, ®...
Page 111 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener ® button on HomeLink and the hand-held transmitter receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 or “Smart”...
Page 112: Using Homelink
® Gate Operator and Canadian Using HomeLink Programming ® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter on while the signal is being transmitted. signals to “time out”...
Page 113: Storage Areas
® Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Storage Areas Button Glove Box ® ® To program a device to HomeLink using a HomeLink button previously trained, follow these steps: To open your glove box, pull the handle on the front of ® 1.
Page 114: Sunglasses Storage Compartment
Sunglasses Storage Compartment (Stop): To delete messages, press this button while the message is playing. If you press and hold the To open the sunglasses storage compartment in the play and record buttons at the same time for a half overhead console, press the release button.
Page 115: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier To slide the crossrails to where you want them, pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail. This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it. When the crossrail is where you want it, press down on the CAUTION: levers to lock it into place.
Page 116: Rear Storage Area
Rear Storage Area CAUTION: Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover If you were to carry things on the adjustable shelf when it is in the upper (cargo cover) position, then during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle.
Page 117 Lower Position Vertical Position To prevent soiling the carpet, the panel may be installed Plastic grocery bags can be attached to the hooks on either side up. Insert the front corners of the panel the panel. Insert the front corners of the panel into into the lower guides and slide the panel forward.
Page 118: Rear Floor Storage Lid
Rear Floor Storage Lid Convenience Net Your vehicle may have this feature. A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in CAUTION: place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts. The net is not designed to retain these items during off-road use.
Page 119 3. Grasp the handle and unroll the cover. Latch the Cargo Tie Downs posts into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it. There may be cargo tie downs in the rear of your To remove the cargo cover, do the following: vehicle that allow you 1.
Page 120: Sunroof
Sunroof Vehicle Personalization Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding Memory Seat sunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition must be on or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. Your vehicle may have this feature. The controls are Press and release the back of the button in the overhead located on the driver’s console to open the sunroof.
Page 121 A second mirror position, seating position and adjustable Two personalized exit positions can be set by ﬁrst pedal position can be programmed by repeating the recalling the driver’s position by pressing 1 or 2, then procedure with a second driver and pressing button 2 for positioning the seat in the desired exit position for three seconds.
Page 122 NOTES 2-54...
Page 123: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview .......3-4 Air Bag Readiness Light ........3-35 Hazard Warning Flashers ........3-6 Charging System Light ........3-36 Other Warning Devices ........3-6 Voltmeter Gage ..........3-37 Horn .............3-7 Brake System Warning Light ......3-38 Tilt Wheel .............3-7 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .....3-39 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......3-7 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....3-39 Exterior Lamps ..........3-15...
Page 124 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ..........3-63 DVD Distortion ..........3-117 Setting the Time ...........3-63 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-117 Radio with CD ..........3-64 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ....3-118 Radio with Cassette and CD ......3-75 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ......3-119 Radio with Six-Disc CD .........3-90 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....3-119 Navigation/Radio System ......3-103...
Page 125 NOTES...
Page 126: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 127 The main components of your instrument panel are the K. Driver Information Center (DIC) Steering Wheel following: Controls. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-50. A. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-15. L. Transfer Case Controls. See “Automatic Transfer Case”...
Page 128: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers The button for the hazard warning ﬂashers is located on top of the steering column. The hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button all the way down to make your front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off.
Page 129: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Horn Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad. Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive. The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering column, under the turn signal lever.
Page 130 Turn and Lane Change Signals As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn downward (for left) positions.
Page 131 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Windshield Wipers To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward The wipers will stop after one wipe.
Page 132: Windshield Washer
Rainsense™ Wipers Windshield Washer Your vehicle may be equipped with (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid on the Rainsense™ windshield wipers. When active, these windshield, press the windshield washer paddle. The wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and wipers will clear the window and then either stop automatically turn on the wipers.
Page 133: Headlamp Washer
Rear Window Washer/Wiper Headlamp Washer This control is located to Your vehicle may be the right of the steering equipped with a headlamp wheel on the instrument washer system. The panel. button to operate this feature is located on the instrument panel and functions separately from your other washer...
Page 134: Cruise Control
Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long The cruise controls are trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below located on the end of the about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Page 135 CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. United States Canada Keep the cruise control switch off until you The cruise light on the instrument panel cluster will want to use cruise control.
Page 136 Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Using Cruise Control on Hills Control How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the There are two ways to go to a higher speed: hills.
Page 137: Automatic Headlamp System
Exterior Lamps (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to manually turn on the following: Your exterior lamps knob • Parking Lamps is located on your • Sidemarker Lamps instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. • Taillamps •...
Page 138: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime To turn the tone off, turn the knob all the way and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running counterclockwise. In the automatic mode, the headlamps Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems, so turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK.
Page 139: Interior Lamps
Fog Lamps Interior Lamps Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work. Press the knob located next to the exterior lamps The fog lamp button is knob to extend it.
Page 140: Reading Lamps
Dome Lamp Override If you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle, the interior lights will come on for a short time whether or not the dome override is on. The dome override button is located below the Exit Lighting exterior lamps knob.
Page 141: Battery Run-Down Protection
You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning the The ﬁrst two outlets are located below the cigarette thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps knob, all lighter and the rear wiper switch on the instrument panel. the way up to the top detent position. In this position, The third outlet is located on the rear of the center the dome lamps will remain on until they are turned off.
Page 142: Climate Controls
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray is Dual Climate Control System removable and ﬁts into the front cupholder. Notice: If you put papers or other ﬂammable items With this system you can control the heating, cooling in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 143 Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to mode, the windows may fog when the weather is cold and direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. damp. To clear the fog, select either the defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed. Recirculation mode shuts To change the current mode, select one of the following: off when the engine is turned off.
Page 144: Defogging And Defrosting
Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity Your vehicle may have this feature. The lines you see (moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. This on the rear window warm the glass. can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly.
Page 145: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The of your instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. heater and defroster will work far better, reducing Ventilation System the chance of fogging the inside of your windows.
Page 146: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control MODE: Press this button to manually select the air delivery mode to the ﬂoor, instrument panel, or System windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected mode until the mode button is pressed again or the Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate AUTO button is pressed.
Page 147 Automatic Operation Manual Operation To change the current setting, select one of the AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is following: active, the system will control the inside temperature, the air delivery mode, and the fan speed. (Fan): This button allows you to manually Use the steps below to place the entire system in adjust the fan speed.
Page 148 You may notice a slight change in engine performance (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the when the air-conditioning compressor shuts off and ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the defroster turns on again. This is normal. and side window outlets.
Page 149 Rear Window Defogger Your vehicle’s ventilation system supplies outside air to the inside of your vehicle when it is moving. With the side The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to windows closed, air will ﬂow into the front air inlet grilles, remove fog from the rear window.
Page 150: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System Your Envoy has one of the following rear climate control systems. With any of these systems, the rear climate controls will be disabled when the front climate control system is in defrost. This occurs to provide maximum airﬂow to clear the windshield.
Page 151 Envoy XL (Bi-level): When bi-level mode is selected in the front controller, the rear system will distribute air To operate the rear air conditioning system, the front air from the four headliner outlets and the third seat conditioning system must be on. With the front air ﬂoor outlet.
Page 152 Envoy XL Envoy XL Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan Press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control speed, temperature and direction of airﬂow. panel to adjust the fan speed, mode and temperature for the rear passengers.
Page 153: Climate Controls Personalization
Outlet Adjustment Climate Controls Personalization If your vehicle is equipped with the Driver Information Center (DIC), you can store and recall the climate control settings for temperature, air delivery mode and fan speed for two different drivers. The personal choice settings recalled are determined by the transmitter used to enter the vehicle.
Page 154: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Warning Lights, Gages and When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages Indicators shows there may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow this This part describes the warning lights and gages that manual’s advice.
Page 155: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you’ve used, and many other thing you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 156: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or kilometers (used in Canada).
Page 157: Tachometer
Tachometer Air Bag Readiness Light The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument per minute (rpm). panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. Notice: If you operate the engine with the The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 158: Charging System Light
If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start the Charging System Light vehicle or comes on when you are driving, your air bag system may not work properly. Have your vehicle The charging system light serviced right away. will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not...
Page 159 Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an When your engine is not extended period. This condition is normal since the running, but the ignition is charging system is not able to provide full power on (in RUN), this gage...
Page 160: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light ﬂoor.
Page 161 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Light With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds. That’s normal. A chime may also sound when the light comes on.
Page 162: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the Service Engine Soon Light in the life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner United States or Check Engine Light in environment.
Page 163: If The Light Is Flashing
Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, If the Light Is Flashing transmission, exhaust, intake or fuel system of your The following may prevent more serious damage to vehicle or the replacement of the original tires your vehicle: with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect your vehicle’s emission •...
Page 164: If The Light Is On Steady
If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See You may be able to correct the emission system Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Poor fuel quality will malfunction by considering the following: cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
Page 165 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical Programs emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be Some state/provincial and local governments have or considered not ready for inspection.
Page 166: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced.
Page 167: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light United States Canada United States Canada This light is displayed when the engine oil needs to be This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the changed. key toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts.
Page 168: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Reduced Engine Power Light United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may have this feature. The CRUISE light This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in appears whenever you set your cruise control. the vehicle’s performance may occur. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced.
Page 169: Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
Service Four-Wheel Drive Check Gages Warning Light Warning Light United States Canada United States Canada The CHECK GAGES light will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine. This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn on the If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving, ignition, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 170: Gate Ajar Light
Gate Ajar Light Fuel Gage United States Canada If this light comes on, your liftgate or liftglass is ajar. Try closing the liftgate or liftglass again. Never drive with United States Canada the liftgate or liftglass even partially open. When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining.
Page 171: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are four things that some owners ask about. None Low Fuel Warning Light of these show a problem with your fuel gage: The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when • At the gas station, the gas pump shuts off before you are starting the engine.
Page 172: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) C. Personalization: Press this button to change personal settings for some of the options on your vehicle. Your vehicle may have this feature. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above D. Select: Press this button to reset certain functions the steering wheel.
Page 173: Trip Information
Trip Information Timer The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the select Use the trip information button to scroll through the button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. odometer, TRIP A, TRIP B and TIMER. The display will show the amount of time that has Odometer passed since the timer was last reset (not including time the ignition is off).
Page 174: Fuel Information
Fuel Information Instant Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until INST appears in Use the fuel information button to scroll through the the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles range, average fuel economy, instant fuel economy and per gallon your vehicle is at the particular moment the GM Oil Life System.
Page 175 Personalization Alarm Warning Type Press the personalization button until ALARM You can program certain features to a preferred setting WARNING TYPE appears in the display. To select your for up to two people. Press the personalization button personalization for alarm warning type, press the to scroll through the following personalization features.
Page 176 Automatic Locking Automatic Unlocking Press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC displayed on the DIC to scroll through the following UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select choices: your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is •...
Page 177 Seat Position Recall Perimeter Lighting Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION Press the personalization button until PERIMETER RECALL appears in the display. To select your LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your personalization for seat position recall, press the select personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select button while SEAT POSITION RECALL is displayed button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the...
Page 178 Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Feedback Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when personalization for the feedback you will receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry...
Page 179 Headlamps on at Exit Mirror Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON Press the personalization button until MIRROR AT EXIT appears in the display. To select your CURBVIEW ASSIST appears in the display. To select personalization for how long the headlamps will stay on your personalization for curb view assist, press the when you turn off the vehicle, press the select button select button while MIRROR CURBVIEW ASSIST is...
Page 180 When the vehicle is placed in PARK (P) or in any Display Units (U.S./MET) forward gear, the mirror(s) will return to normal driving Press the personalization button until DISPLAY positions, following a short delay. UNITS — U.S./MET appears in the display. To select Choose one of the four settings and press the English or metric, press the select button while DISPLAY personalization button while it is displayed on the...
Page 181: Dic Warnings And Messages
Display Language Select To select your personalization for display language, The select button is used to reset certain functions and press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE is turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button The select button also toggles through the options will scroll through the available languages: available in each personalization menu.
Page 182: Service Air Bag
ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE SERVICE AIR BAG OVERHEATED If there is a problem with the air bag system this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualiﬁed If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this message technician inspect the system for problems. Press will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime.
Page 183: Rear Access Open
REAR ACCESS OPEN ICE POSSIBLE If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice RUN, this message will appear on the DIC and you will could form on the roadway, this message may appear hear a chime.
Page 184: Curb View Activated
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR CURB VIEW ACTIVATED If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed this The CURB VIEW ACTIVATED message is displayed message will appear on the display and you will hear a when one of the outside rear view mirrors move into the chime.
Page 185: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Your radio may have a button marked with an H or HR Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to to represent hours and an M or MN to represent your vehicle – like a tape player, CB radio, mobile minutes.
Page 186: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, your radio can do the following: •...
Page 187: Contiguous Us States
XM™ Satellite Radio Service Set the volume at the desired level. Press this button to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOL will appear (48 Contiguous US States) on the display. Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation as vehicle speed increases. XM™...
Page 188: Finding A Station
Finding a Station Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 equipped).
Page 189 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until increase or to decrease.
Page 190: Rds And Xm
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the following: select mode.
Page 191: Rds Messages
Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not supported by all The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your RDS stations. favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. INFO (Information): If the current station has a You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) by message, the information symbol will appear on the...
Page 192: Radio Messages
If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic Radio Messages announcements, press this button and the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio ﬁnds a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): Your audio system has station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
Page 193 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 194 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 195: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 196 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six of the track will appear on the display.
Page 197: Radio With Cassette And Cd
CD Messages Radio with Cassette and CD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When the road becomes smoother, the CD should play.
Page 198 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous US States) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio service on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. that offers 100 coast to coast channels including music, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.
Page 199 DISPL (Display): Press this knob to switch the display SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to between the radio station frequency and the time. the next or to the previous station and stay there. Time display is available with the ignition turned off. The radio will seek only to stations that are in the For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what appears selected band and only to those with a strong signal.
Page 200 Setting Preset Stations To adjust the bass and treble to the middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob. The radio will produce The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your one beep and adjust the display level to the middle favorite stations.
Page 201 To adjust the fade between the front and the rear 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press the speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE SEEK TYPE button or one of the SEEK arrows appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the to take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station.
Page 202 SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program type favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. select mode.
Page 203 INFO (Information): If the current station has a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will message, the information symbol will appear on the stop and TRAF will be displayed. When a traffic display. Press this button to see the message. The announcement comes on the tuned radio station you message may display the artist, song title, call in phone will hear it.
Page 204 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 205 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 206: Playing A Cassette Tape
Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that are If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette Tape up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side.
Page 207 2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of SCAN : To scan the tape, press and hold either silence between each selection for next to work. SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the appears on the display and you hear a beep.
Page 208: Cassette Tape Messages
Cassette Tape Messages CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with your CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature the display, the tape will not play because of one of on your tape player.
Page 209 Playing a CD Do not add paper labels to CDs, they could get caught in the CD player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The Do not play 3 inch CDs without a standard adapter CD. player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 210 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how long the advance quickly within a track. Press and hold this current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six time of the track will appear on the display.
Page 211 CD Messages Listening to a DVD If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the following If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) reasons: system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is •...
Page 212: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Radio with Six-Disc CD • Display messages from radio stations • Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly.
Page 213 Playing the Radio To change the default on the display, press the RCL knob until you see the display you want, then hold the knob until the display ﬂashes. The selected display will now be PWR (Power): Push this knob to turn the system on the default.
Page 214 To scan preset stations, press and hold either SCAN Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) arrow for more than four seconds. PRESET SCAN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep. AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB The radio will go to a preset station stored on your appears on the display.
Page 215 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) 3. Once the desired PTY is displayed, press either SEEK arrow to select the PTY and take you to the PTY’s ﬁrst station. AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL 4.
Page 216 SCAN: You can scan the stations within a PTY by Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) performing the following: The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your 1. Press the P-TYPE button to activate program type favorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets. select mode.
Page 217 ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic broadcast system. This feature is not supported by announcements, press this button and the radio all RDS stations. will seek to a station that does. When the radio ﬁnds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, the INFO (Information): If the current station has a radio will stop and brackets will be displayed around...
Page 218 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 219 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this message available time on this channel.
Page 220 Playing a CD LOAD CD : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player will If you turn off the ignition or radio with the CD in the hold up to six CDs. player, it will stay in the player.
Page 221: Playing A Speciﬁc Loaded Cd
3. Once the light stops ﬂashing and turns green, load LOAD CD (Eject): Press the CD eject side of this a CD. Insert the CD partway into the slot, label side button to eject a single CD or multiple CDs. To eject up.
Page 222 RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the REV (Reverse): Press and hold this button to tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one reverse quickly within a track. You will hear sound at a CD or on all of the CDs. To use random, do one of reduced volume.
Page 223: Using Song List Mode
Using Song List Mode SCAN : To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN The six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections.
Page 224 To play the song list, press the SONG LIST button. To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: One beep will be heard and S-LIST will appear on the 1. Turn the CD player on. display. The recorded tracks will begin to play in 2.
Page 225: Navigation/Radio System
• Navigation/Radio System The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again. • There may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label may be caught in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD.
Page 226: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate DVD region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in. The DVD region Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs.
Page 227 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
Page 228 Playing a Disc Ejecting a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label side Press the eject button on the DVD player to eject up into the loading slot. The DVD player will continue the disc. loading the disc and the player will automatically start, if If a disc is ejected from the player, but is not removed, the vehicle ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when...
Page 229: Remote Control
No Disc: This message will be displayed if any of the The DVD player and display will continue to operate buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are when the screen is in either the up or the down position. pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player.
Page 230 Remote Control Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, and display mode (normal, full, or zoom). The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 231 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): The remote control (Camera Angle): This button changes camera numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is chapter, title, and track number selection. playing.
Page 232 Battery Replacement Headphones To change the batteries, do the following: The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones. 1. Remove the battery compartment door located on the bottom of the remote control. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when 2.
Page 233: Stereo Rca Jacks
Battery Replacement To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the color-coded RCA To change the batteries, do the following: jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on. If the RSE system had been 1.
Page 234: Audio Output
Audio Output Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be in on or accessory. heard through the following possible sources: Check to make sure the • Wireless Headphones parental control button has not been activated.
Page 235 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input After stopping the player, I If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. connections at both push Play but sometimes pressed one time, the devices. the DVD starts where I DVD player will resume Change the Video Format...
Page 236: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any headphone audio cuts out low batteries, reception of the music sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or or buzzes. range, and interference DVDs.
Page 237: Radio Personalization
While listening to a cassette tape, press the SEEK (Power): Press this button to turn the rear seat button to hear the next selection on the tape. Press and audio system on or off. The rear speakers will be muted hold the SEEK button to go to the other side of the when the power is turned on unless you have a tape.
Page 238: Theft-Deterrent Feature (Rds Radios)
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls (RDS Radios) You can control certain radio functions using the buttons on your steering wheel. ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
Page 239: Dvd Distortion
Understanding Radio Reception SOURCE : Press this button to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states, if equipped), or a cassette tape or CD. Available loaded sources are shown on the display as a tape or a The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, CD symbol.
Page 240: Care Of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. The A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause recommended cleaning cassette is available through reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes, or a damaged your dealer.
Page 241: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type Be sure never to touch the side without writing when cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer clean the tape head. This type of cleaning cassette will edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Page 242: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna Chime Level Adjustment The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car washes The volume level of the vehicle’s chimes can be without being damaged. If the mast should ever controlled by the radio. To change the volume level, become slightly bent, you can straighten it out by hand.
Page 243 Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..4-2 City Driving ..........4-33 Defensive Driving ...........4-2 Freeway Driving ...........4-34 Drunken Driving ..........4-2 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .......4-35 Control of a Vehicle ........4-5 Highway Hypnosis ........4-36 Braking ............4-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ........4-36 Traction Assist System (TAS) ......4-8...
Page 244: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Ask a passenger to Your Vehicle help do things like this, or pull off the road in a safe place to do them yourself. These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life.
Page 245 Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses population — choose never to drink alcohol, so they of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1-1/2 ounces never drive after drinking.
Page 246 There is a gender difference, too. Women generally Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision have a lower relative percentage of body water increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this 0.05 percent or above.
Page 247: Control Of A Vehicle
There is something else about drinking and driving that Control of a Vehicle many people do not know. Medical research shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make crash injuries You have three systems that make your vehicle go where worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or you want it to go.
Page 248: Braking
Braking and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake normally but do not pump your brakes.
Page 249 Along with ABS, your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Proportioning (DRP) system. If there is a DRP problem, If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on will separately work the brakes at each front wheel accompanied by a 10-second chime.
Page 250: Traction Assist System (Tas)
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates Traction Assist System (TAS) on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly. Your two-wheel drive vehicle may have a Traction Assist System (TAS) that limits wheel spin. This Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time you is especially useful in slippery road conditions.
Page 251 The traction control off symbol on the button will come You can turn the system back on at any time by pressing on under the following conditions: the button again. The traction control off symbol on the button should go off. •...
Page 252: Power Steering
Locking Rear Axle will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. If you have ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you will understand this. If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, ice, sand The traction you can get in a curve depends on the or gravel.
Page 253: Steering In Emergencies
Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive” through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway. Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking.
Page 254: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, driving.
Page 255: Loss Of Control
• your right outside mirror is convex. The vehicle you Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to just passed may seem to be farther away from you pass while you are awaiting an opportunity. For one than it really is.) thing, following too closely reduces your area of vision, especially if you are following a larger...
Page 256 Skidding Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice, gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable these conditions.
Page 257: Off-Road Driving With Your Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle
Off-Road Driving with Your Before You Go Off-Roading Four-Wheel Drive Vehicle There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel and service work done. Check to make sure all drive.
Page 258: Loading Your Vehicle For Off-Road Driving
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving CAUTION: There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. • Cargo on the load ﬂoor piled higher than • the seatbacks can be thrown forward The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and during a sudden stop.
Page 259: Traveling To Remote Areas
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every route.
Page 260: Scanning The Terrain
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving CAUTION: It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new and different When you are driving off-road, bouncing and skills.
Page 261: Driving On Off-Road Hills
obstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow or even Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any the rise and fall of the terrain itself. Here are some road. And this is certainly true for off-road driving. At the things to consider: very time you need special alertness and driving skills, your reﬂexes, perceptions and judgment can be...
Page 262: Driving Uphill
Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is one Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you of those hills that is just too steep to climb, descend or need to take some special steps.
Page 263 • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills. to stall, and I can not make it up the hill? •...
Page 264 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, or Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down are about to stall, when going up a hill. the hill and decide I just can not do it. What •...
Page 265: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintain Heavy braking when going down a hill can vehicle control? cause your brakes to overheat and fade. This could cause loss of control and a serious •...
Page 266: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Am I likely to stall when going downhill? Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But if the incline of a hill. If this happens, you have to it happens going downhill, here is what to do.
Page 267 For reasons like these, you need to decide carefully What if I am driving across an incline that is not whether to try to drive across an incline. Just because the too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to to slide downhill.
Page 268: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll vehicle stopped across an incline is over, you will be right in its path.
Page 269: Driving In Water
the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating and Find out how deep the water is before you drive through braking. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, or abrupt maneuvers.
Page 270: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving Driving at Night Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned and checked. These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking.
Page 271 • You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Since you can not see as well, you may need to headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several slow down and keep more space between you seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. When and other vehicles.
Page 272: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking.
Page 273 Driving too fast through large water puddles or even Hydroplaning going through some car washes can cause problems, Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid under your tires that they can actually ride on the puddles.
Page 274: Driving Through Deep Standing Water
Driving Through Deep Standing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep distance. And be especially careful when you puddles or standing water, water can come in pass another vehicle.
Page 275: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 276: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 277: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you Here are some things you can check before a trip: allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are move slightly slower at night. all windows clean inside and outside? When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper •...
Page 278: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.
Page 279 • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all ﬂuid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system CAUTION: and transmission. These parts can work hard on mountain roads. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with the • Know how to go down hills. The most important ignition off is dangerous.
Page 280: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 281: Driving On Snow Or Ice
Driving on Snow or Ice What is the worst time for this? “Wet ice.” Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on. But wet Most of the time, those places where your tires meet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the road probably have good traction.
Page 282: If You Are Caught In A Blizzard
Your anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle’s stability If You Are Caught in a Blizzard when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have an anti-lock braking system, you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement.
Page 283 • Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make CAUTION: body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, ﬂoor mats — anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.
Page 284: If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow
Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine CAUTION: again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as possible.
Page 285: Towing
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Towing First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. If you have a Towing Your Vehicle four- wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI. Then shift back and forth between REVERSE (R) and a forward Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if gear, spinning the wheels as little as possible.
Page 286: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle • What’s the trailering capacity of the towing vehicle? behind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome. Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer’s The two most common types of recreational vehicle recommendations.
Page 287: Dinghy Towing
Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground.
Page 288 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 5. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-26 for the proper Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you procedure to select the NEUTRAL position for your follow the proper procedures. The transmission has vehicle.
Page 289: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be dolly towed. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer for internal lubrication while being towed. To properly case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to tow these vehicles, they should be placed on a platform roll even if the transmission is in Park (P).
Page 290: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certiﬁcation/Tire label.
Page 291 The Tire and Loading Information label also tells you 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available amount of the size and recommended inﬂation pressure for cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the the original equipment tires on your vehicle. For more “XXX”...
Page 292 Example 1 Example 2 Loading Your Vehicle Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs for Example 1 (453 kg) for Example 2 (453 kg) Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs...
Page 293 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Loading Your Vehicle Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs for Example 3 (453 kg) The Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found on the driver’s door Subtract Occupant edge, above the door latch. The label shows the 1,000 lbs Weight 200 lbs size of your original tires and the inﬂation pressures...
Page 294 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross CAUTION: Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 295: Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System CAUTION: Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically Things you put inside your vehicle can strike keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload. The and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or system includes a compressor, two height sensors in a crash.
Page 296 You may hear the compressor operating when you load If the suspension remains at a low height, the rear axle your vehicle, and periodically as the system adjusts load has exceeded GAWR (Gross Axle Weight the vehicle to the standard ride height. Rating).
Page 297: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would Equipment not be covered by your warranty. Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a dealer for more information about towing a trailer snow plow.
Page 298: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: • the weight of the trailer, If you do, here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer tongue • There are many different laws, including speed limit •...
Page 299 Vehicle Axle Ratio Max.Trailer Wt. *GCWR 3.42 5,300 lbs. (2 404 kg) 10,000 lbs. (4 536 kg) 2WD Envoy (L6 Engine) 3.73 5,700 lbs. (2 585 kg) 10,500 lbs. (4 763 kg) 4.10 6,200 lbs. (2 812 kg) 11,000 lbs. (4 990 kg) 3.42 5,100 lbs.
Page 300: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 301: Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires
After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer and Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights Carrying Hitches are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Page 302: Trailer Brakes
If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will Trailer Brakes weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs. (680 kg) properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway loaded, then it needs its own brakes —...
Page 303: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer. CAUTION: And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as...
Page 304: Following Distance
Following Distance Making Turns Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. could cause the trailer to come in contact with the This can help you avoid situations that require vehicle.
Page 305: Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower gear, under heavy The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash whenever loads or hilly conditions. you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 306: Parking On Hills
Parking on Hills CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with You really should not park your vehicle, with a the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 307: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down on this.
Page 308: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red: Battery Feed • Dark Blue: Electric Brakes If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a standard four-way round pin connector, an adapter connector is available from your dealer. Your vehicle may also be equipped with wiring for an electric trailer brake controller.
Page 309 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............5-3 Power Steering Fluid ........5-37 Doing Your Own Service Work ......5-3 Windshield Washer Fluid ........5-38 Adding Equipment to the Brakes ............5-39 Outside of Your Vehicle .......5-4 Battery ............5-42 Jump Starting ..........5-43 Fuel ..............5-4 Gasoline Octane ..........5-4 Rear Axle ............5-49 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ........5-5...
Page 310 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ....5-71 Underbody Maintenance ........5-98 Wheel Replacement ........5-71 Chemical Paint Spotting .........5-98 Tire Chains ..........5-72 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ....5-98 Accessory Inﬂator .........5-73 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........5-99 If a Tire Goes Flat ........5-75 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ....5-99 Changing a Flat Tire ........5-76 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....5-100...
Page 311: Service
Service Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much be happy with it.
Page 312: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Fuel CAUTION: (Continued) Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts and other fasteners. “English” and “metric” Gasoline Octane fasteners can be easily confused. If you use the wrong fasteners, parts can later Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of 87 break or fall off.
Page 313: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations California Fuel It is recommended that gasoline meet speciﬁcations If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California Emission which were developed by automobile manufacturers Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it around the world and contained in the World-Wide Fuel is designed to operate on fuels that meet California Charter which is available from the Alliance of speciﬁcations.
Page 314: Additives
Additives Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States (MMT); ask the attendant where you buy gasoline are now required to contain additives that will help whether the fuel contains MMT.
Page 315: Filling Your Tank
Filling Your Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.
Page 316 CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss”...
Page 317: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right Filling a Portable Fuel Container (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly CAUTION: installed.
Page 318: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood 1. To open the hood, ﬁrst pull the handle located inside the vehicle on the lower driver’s CAUTION: side of the instrument panel. Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and plastic or rubber.
Page 319 Before closing the hood, be sure all ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Then pull the hood down ﬁrmly to close.
Page 320: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the L6 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-12...
Page 321 A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap page 5-25. on page 5-27. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. I.
Page 322 When you open the hood on the V8 engine, you’ll see the following: 5-14...
Page 323 A. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Engine Coolant on H. Remote Negative (-) Terminal Marked GND. See page 5-25. Jump Starting on page 5-43. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air I. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21. Fluid on page 5-37.
Page 324: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground. The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.
Page 325: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for If the oil is at or below the L mark for the L6 engine or the location of the the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for engine oil ﬁll cap.
Page 326: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-18...
Page 327: Engine Oil Additives
• Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting SAE 5W-30 GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines for your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F starburst symbol.
Page 328: When To Change Engine Oil
When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Light (GM Oil Life System) The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle use. Anytime when to change the engine oil and ﬁlter.
Page 329: What To Do With Used Oil
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be See Engine Compartment unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Overview on page 5-12 for Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long. Clean location of engine air your skin and nails with soap and water, or a good cleaner/ﬁlter.
Page 330: Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Inspect Notice: If the air cleaner/ﬁlter is off, a backﬁre can cause a damaging engine ﬁre. And, dirt can To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter, remove the ﬁlter from easily get into your engine, which will damage it. the vehicle and lightly shake ﬁlter to release loose dust Always have the air cleaner/ﬁlter in place when you and dirt.
Page 331: How To Check
How to Check Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehicle choose to have this done at the dealership service in THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage department.
Page 332 Checking the Fluid Level See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel.
Page 333: Engine Coolant
How to Add Fluid Engine Coolant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. to remain in your vehicle for 5 years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs ﬁrst, if you add Add ﬂuid only after checking the transmission ﬂuid while...
Page 334: What To Use
What to Use If you have to add coolant more than four times a year, have your dealer check your cooling system. Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and Notice: If you use the proper coolant, you do not ®...
Page 335: Radiator Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant CAUTION: ® If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank. You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, CAUTION: and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough.
Page 336: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating CAUTION: You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle’s instrument panel. If your vehicle has a DIC, the display will show an Engine Coolant Hot or Engine Steam from an overheated engine can burn Overheated message. you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 337: If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes. Engine If the warning doesn’t come back on, you can drive normally. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious.
Page 338: Cooling System
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: V8 Engine A. Coolant Recovery Tank B. Radiator Pressure Cap C. Engine Fan L6 Engine If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
Page 339 The coolant level should If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. be at least up to the FULL The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle COLD mark. If it isn’t, speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal you may have a leak at the down.
Page 340 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Recovery Tank Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of ®...
Page 341 When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark, start your vehicle. If the overheat warning continues, there’s one more thing you can try. You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator, but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it.
Page 342: How To Add Coolant To The Radiator
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn.
Page 343 ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the FULL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller COLD mark. neck. See Engine Coolant on page 5-25 for more 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but information about the proper coolant mixture.
Page 344: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise This vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise.
Page 345: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, The power steering ﬂuid wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then reservoir is located in the unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. engine compartment.
Page 346: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, follow What to Use the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to read • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer ﬂuid. the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will Water can cause the solution to freeze and be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a ﬂuid that has...
Page 347: Brakes
Brakes should have your brake system ﬁxed, since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well, or will not work at all. Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to “top off” your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak.
Page 348: Checking Brake Fluid
Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off the cap. keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Just look at the brake ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 349: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied or lightly a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads applied.
Page 350: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many chemicals known to the State of California to cause parts have to be of top quality and work well together if cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 351: Jump Starting
Jump Starting 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. If your battery has run down, you may want to use Notice: If the other vehicle’s system is not a 12-volt another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your system with a negative ground, both vehicles can vehicle.
Page 352 Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren’t needed. This will avoid sparks and help to save both CAUTION: batteries. And it could save your radio! 4. Open both hoods and locate the batteries. Find the Using a match near a battery can cause battery positive (+) and negative ( ) terminals on each battery.
Page 353 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the CAUTION: positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) Fans or other moving engine parts can injure terminal if the vehicle you badly. Keep your hands away from moving has one.
Page 354 7. Don’t let the other end 8. Now connect the black touch metal. Connect it negative ( ) cable to to the positive (+) the negative ( ) terminal of the good terminal of the good battery. Use a remote battery.
Page 355 9. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11.
Page 356 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 357: Rear Axle
Rear Axle The proper level is from 0 to 3/8 inch (0 to 10 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12.
Page 358: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Transfer Case Use care not to overtighten the plug. When to Check Lubricant What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check ﬂuid unless you...
Page 359: Front Axle
Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When to Check Lubricant When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the ﬁller It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid plug hole.
Page 360: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps 1. Open the hood. For the type of bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-54. 2. Lift the inner quick release clips. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this 3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle. section, contact your dealer.
Page 361 2. Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the assembly away from the vehicle. 4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the three socket retaining screws (B). 5. Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs. 6.
Page 362: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Halogen Headlamps Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least Low Beam 9006 HB4 twice a year for wear or cracking. High Beam 9005 HB3 Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the Front Sidemarker Lamps windshield when no wiper blade is installed Front Turn Signal Lamps...
Page 363 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly. At the notched end, pull the insert from the blade assembly. A. Blade D.
Page 364: Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5-54 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade. The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade, so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle.
Page 365: Tires
Tires CAUTION: Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, Poorly maintained and improperly used tires see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional are dangerous.
Page 366: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall. The following illustrations are examples of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. P-Metric Tire 5-58...
Page 367 (A) Tire Size Code: The tire size code is a combination (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular plies in the sidewall and under the tread. tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire service description.
Page 368 (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction type and service description. See the “Tire Size” illustration later in this section for more detail. (B) Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC Spec): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC...
Page 369: Tire Size
(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States plies in the sidewall and under the tread. version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a passenger (G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 370: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(D) Construction Code: A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter “R” means radial ply construction; the letter “D” means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter “B” means belted-bias ply construction. (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in inches.
Page 371 Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire’s height to DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of a its width. tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of Transportation motor vehicle safety Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is located standards.
Page 372 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light duty Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on passenger trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles. Load Index: An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 373: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes Inﬂation - Tire Pressure called “wear bars,” that show across the tread of a tire when only 2/32 inch of tread remains. See When It The tire and loading information label, shows the correct Is Time for New Tires on page 5-68. inﬂation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.
Page 374: When To Check
When to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Check your tires once a month or more. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as How to Check soon as possible and check wheel alignment.
Page 375 CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When you change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 376: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires To ﬁnd out what kind and size of tires you need, look at One way to tell when it’s the Certiﬁcation/Tire label or the Tire and Loading time for new tires is to Information label.
Page 377: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading CAUTION: Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A or types (radial and bias-belted tires) the The following information relates to the system...
Page 378 Treadwear Temperature – A, B, C The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled representing the tire’s resistance to the generation conditions on a speciﬁed government test course.
Page 379: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life for your vehicle.
Page 380: Used Replacement Wheels
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Don’t use tire chains. There’s not enough dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle or how far it’s been driven. It could fail without the proper amount of clearance can suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 381: Accessory Inﬂator
Accessory Inﬂator To remove the cover, pull the two tabs on the cover and pull it off. Your vehicle may be equipped with an air inﬂator The air inﬂator kit includes a 22 ft (6.7 m) hose with system. You can inﬂate things like basketballs and three nozzle adapters.
Page 382 Press and release the switch to turn the inﬂator off. Place the inﬂator kit tools in the pouch and store CAUTION: it properly. Remove the inﬂator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading. Load leveling will not function with the inﬂator hose attached to the inﬂator Inﬂating something too much can make it outlet.
Page 383: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly. Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do But if you should ever have a “blowout,”...
Page 384: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. CAUTION: Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people.
Page 385: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Envoy XL The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the Envoy rear seat in the Envoy or in the left rear quarter panel storage compartment in the Envoy XL. To release the jack from its holder, turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head.
Page 386 The tools you’ll be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s) (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). The following instructions explain how to remove the 1. To remove the underbody-mounted spare, insert spare tire mounted underneath your vehicle. the socket end of the extension on a 45°...
Page 387 2. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire. Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 388 Secondary Latch System CAUTION: Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It’s designed to stop the spare or ﬂat road tire from Someone standing too close during the suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding the procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 389 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the following: approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible. 2. If it is not visible, proceed to Step 6. 6.
Page 390 9. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench 11. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by under the vehicle.
Page 391 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. the Spare Tire 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head. 3. Place the handle, extension and wheel wrench onto the jack.
Page 392 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Rear Front CAUTION: A.
Page 393 7. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel. CAUTION: 5. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to ground so there is enough room for the spare which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts tire to ﬁt.
Page 394 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 8. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface. 9. Put the nuts on by hand.
Page 395 12. Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts CAUTION: ﬁrmly in a crisscross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 396: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools CAUTION: CAUTION: The underbody-mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing up. If the Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the spare tire is stored with the valve stem passenger compartment of the vehicle could pointing downward, its secondary latch won’t cause injury.
Page 397 Follow this diagram to store the underbody-mounted spare. A. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Shaft C. Extension(s) D. Retainer E. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem pointed up and to the rear.
Page 398 Envoy Envoy XL A. Handle D. Extension(s) A. Instruction Label D. Wheel Wrench B. Wheel Wrench E. Wheel Blocks B. Handle E. Wheel Blocks and Jack and Jack C. Instruction Label C. Extension(s) 5-90...
Page 399: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Appearance Care Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inﬂated spare tire. Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its are toxic. Others can burst into ﬂames if you strike a inﬂation pressure regularly.
Page 400: Using Cleaner On Fabric
Do not use any of these unless this manual says you • Carefully scrape off any excess stain. can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: • Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean • Alcohol area often.
Page 401: Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Cleaning Vinyl Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), Use warm water and a clean cloth. egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You and blood can be removed as follows: may have to do this more than once.
Page 402: Cleaning The Top Of The Instrument Panel
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Care of Safety Belts Panel Keep belts clean and dry. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones CAUTION: or waxes may cause annoying reﬂections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions.
Page 403: Cleaning The Outside Of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Vehicle Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. The paint ﬁnish on your vehicle provides beauty, depth Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” of color, gloss retention and durability.
Page 404 Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird and Wiper Blades droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield on painted surfaces.
Page 405: Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel.
Page 406: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust See your GM dealer for more information on purchasing control can collect on the underbody. If these are not the following products. removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, ﬂoor pan and Description Usage...
Page 407: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Description Usage Removes swirl marks, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ﬁne scratches and other Swirl Remover Polish light surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines and Foaming Tire Shine Low protects in one easy step, Gloss no wiping necessary.
Page 408: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Engine Identiﬁcation Electrical System The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your engine, speciﬁcations Add-On Electrical Equipment and replacement parts. Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label vehicle unless you check with your dealer ﬁrst.
Page 409: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Windshield Wiper Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit snow or ice, the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Page 410: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Remove the primary cover by pressing the two locking tabs.
Page 411 L6 Engine 5-103...
Page 412 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Stop Lamp Suspension Cigarette Lighter Passenger’s Side High-Beam Ignition Coils Headlamp Blank Passenger’s Side Low-Beam TBC-Ignition 1 Headlamp Crank Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Air Bag Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Trailer Electric Brake Driver’s Side Low-Beam Cooling Fan Headlamp Horn Rear Window Washer, Headlamp...
Page 413 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Backup Relays Usage Engine 1 Headlamp Washer Powertrain Control Module 1 Rear Window Washer Oxygen Sensor Fog Lamps Air Conditioning Horn Truck Body Controller Fuel Pump Trailer Windshield Washer Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) High-Beam Headlamp Ignition A Air Conditioning Blower Motor Cooling Fan...
Page 414 V8 Engine 5-106...
Page 415 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Stop Lamp Suspension Cigarette Lighter Passenger’s Side High-Beam Ignition Coils Headlamp Canister Vent Passenger’s Side Low-Beam TBC-Ignition 1 Headlamp Crank Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Air Bag Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp Trailer Electric Brake Driver’s Side Low-Beam Cooling Fan Headlamp Horn...
Page 416 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Backup Relays Usage Engine 1 Headlamp Washer Powertrain Control Module 1 Rear Window Washer Air Conditioning Fog Lamps Truck Body Controller 1 Horn Trailer Fuel Pump Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) Windshield Washer Ignition A High-Beam Headlamp Blower Motor Air Conditioning Ignition B Cooling Fan...
Page 417 Rear Underseat Fuse Block Envoy Envoy 5-109...
Page 418 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Rear Climate Controls Left Door Control Module Left Rear Parking Lamps Liftgate Module 2 Blank Truck Body Controller 3 Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Rear Fog Lamps Right Rear Parking Lamps Blank Locks Truck Body Controller 2 Liftgate Module/Driver Seat...
Page 419 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Unlock Truck Body Controller 4 Blank Radio Blank Trailer Park ® OH Battery/OnStar System Right Turn Signal Rainsense™ Wipers Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Parking Lamps Rear Fog Lamps Truck Body Controller Accessory Auxiliary Power 1 Truck Body Controller 5 Ignition 0 Front Wipers Four-Wheel Drive...
Page 420 Envoy XL Envoy XL 5-112...
Page 421 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Door Control Module Blank Left Door Control Module Vehicle Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Liftgate Module 2 Right Rear Parking Lamps Truck Body Controller 3 Locks Rear Fog Lamps Liftgate Module/Driver Seat Blank Module Truck Body Controller 2 Vent Window Power Seats Lock...
Page 422 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage ® OH Battery/OnStar System Truck Body Controller 4 Sunroof Radio Rainsense™ Wipers Trailer Park Parking Lamps Right Turn Signal Truck Body Controller Accessory Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning Truck Body Controller 5 Rear Fog Lamps Front Wipers Auxiliary Power 1 Vehicle Stop Ignition 0...
Page 423: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap “VORTEC™ ” 4200 L6 0.042 inches (1.07 mm) “VORTEC™ ” 5300 V8 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) L6 Engine V8 Engine Application English Metric English Metric 140 Y 140 Y Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 100 lb ft Cooling System...
Page 424 L6 Engine V8 Engine Application English Metric English Metric Transmission 5.0 quarts 4.7 L 5.0 quarts 4.7 L (Drain and Reﬁll) Differential Fluid Rear 3.6 pints 1.7 L 4.3 pints 2.0 L Front 1.7 pints 0.8 L 1.7 pints 0.8 L Fuel Tank Envoy 22.0 gallons...
Page 425 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........6-2 Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Introduction ...........6-2 At Each Fuel Fill ..........6-9 Maintenance Requirements ......6-2 At Least Once a Month ........6-9 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 At Least Once a Year ........6-10 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ....6-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ........6-4...
Page 426: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections, Introduction replacement parts and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and necessary to keep your vehicle in good working change as recommended.
Page 427: Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Using Your Maintenance Schedule The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 should be performed when indicated. See Additional Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information. in good working condition.
Page 428: Scheduled Maintenance
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 tells you what If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, should be checked, when to check it and what you you must service your vehicle within 3,000 miles can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good (5 000 km) since your last service.
Page 429 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. Reset oil life system. See Engine Oil on page 5-16. An Emission Control Service. Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter. If necessary, replace ﬁlter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-21.
Page 430: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500)
Page 431: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service (41 500) (83 000) (125 000) (166 000) (207 500) (240 000) Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every 5 years, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 432 (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they (g) Add ﬂuid as needed. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, problem; repair as needed. Check vent hose at transfer ﬁttings and clamps; replace with genuine GM parts as case for kinks and proper installation.
Page 433: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add These owner checks and services should be performed ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure the safety, Coolant on page 5-25 for further details.
Page 434: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 435 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. •...
Page 436: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada Parking Brake 88901242) or lubricant meeting Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, part Cable Guides requirements of NLGI #2, Category number or speciﬁcation may be obtained from your LB or GC-LB.
Page 437 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. Hood and Door Transfer Case U.S. 12378508, in Canada Hinges, Body 10953626). Door Hinge Pins, Liftgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. Rear Driveline Hinge and (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in U.S.
Page 438: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 89017342 PF61 25010633 PF44 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24200796 —...
Page 439: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing L6 Engine V8 Engine 6-15...
Page 440: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-9 can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Page 441 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-17...
Page 442 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II 6-18...
Page 443 Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information Customer Assistance and Information ....7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ........7-11 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ......7-2 Reporting Safety Defects to Online Owner Center ........7-3 the United States Government .....7-11 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to Telephone (TTY) Users ........7-4 the Canadian Government ......7-11 Customer Assistance Offices ......7-4...
Page 444: Customer Assistance And Information
Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to windshield.) your dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will • Dealership name and location be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service...
Page 445: Online Owner Center
The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program Online Owner Center administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle needs.
Page 446: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or U.S. Virgin Islands: speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones 1-800-496-9994 (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can Canada communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583).
Page 447: Gm Mobility Program For Persons
All Overseas Locations GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and This program, available to Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) toward eligible aftermarket General Motors de Mexico, S.
Page 448: Roadside Assistance Program
Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be Assistance prompt) covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are for the repair or replacement of the tire if not automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside Assistance covered by a warrantable failure.)
Page 449: Courtesy Transportation
• Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number GMC has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. To enhance your ownership • Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number, and delivery experience, we and our participating dealers are...
Page 450: Plan Ahead When Possible
Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you When your vehicle requires warranty service, you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps should contact your dealer and request an appointment. minimize your inconvenience by providing several By scheduling a service appointment and advising transportation options.
Page 451: Additional Program Information
Public Transportation or Fuel Additional Program Information Reimbursement Courtesy Transportation is available during the If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but reimbursement (ﬁve days maximum) may be available it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. for the use of public transportation such as taxi or A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner bus.
Page 452: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Records
Vehicle Data Collection and Event To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM is required. Data Records GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has a •...
Page 453: Reporting Safety Defects
General Motors. situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in write: the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center NHTSA, U.S.
Page 454: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars Service Manuals and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General...
Page 455: Owner's Information
Owner’s Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners Eastern Time and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include For Credit Card Orders Only the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
Page 456 NOTES 7-14...
Page 457 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....3-39 Appearance Care ..........5-91 Accessory Inﬂator ........... 5-73 Care of Safety Belts ........5-94 Accessory Power Outlets ......... 3-19 Chemical Paint Spotting ....... 5-98 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ..4-55 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ....
Page 458 Audio System(s) (cont.) Brake Pedal, Throttle ........2-22 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ....... 3-114 Brake Pedal Travel ......... 5-41 Setting the Time .......... 3-63 Brake Wear ........... 5-41 Theft-Deterrent Feature ....... 3-116 Brakes ............5-39 Understanding Radio Reception ....3-117 Braking ............
Page 459 Care of (cont.) Child Restraints (cont.) Cargo Cover ..........2-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Cargo Tie Downs ..........2-51 Center Seat Position ......... 1-48 Cassette Tape Messages ......... 3-86 Securing a Child Restraint in the CD Adapter Kits ..........3-86 Right Front Seat Position ......
Page 460 Climate Control System Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Climate Controls Personalization ....3-31 Reporting Safety Defects to Dual ............3-20 the Canadian Government ......7-11 Dual Automatic ..........3-24 Reporting Safety Defects to Rear ............3-28 the United States Government ....7-11 Compass Calibration ........
Page 461 Driver Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... 3-24 Position, Safety Belt ........1-14 Dual Climate Control System ......3-20 DRIVER DOOR AJAR ........3-61 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......3-50 Cleaning the Video Screen ......3-119 DIC Operation and Displays ......3-50 Distortion ..........
Page 462 Engine (cont.) Coolant Heater ..........2-23 Filter Coolant Temperature Gage ......3-39 Engine Air Cleaner ........5-21 Drive Belt Routing ........6-15 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Engine Compartment Overview ...... 5-12 Station (RDS and XM™) ....3-68, 3-79, 3-93 Exhaust .............
Page 463 Fuel (cont.) Gate Ajar Light ..........3-48 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ..... 5-9 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming ..2-44 Filling Your Tank ........... 5-7 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ....4-18 Fuels in Foreign Countries ......5-6 Glove Box ............. 2-45 Gage ............
Page 464 Horn ............... 3-7 Instrument Panel How to Add Coolant to the Cluster ............3-33 Coolant Recovery Tank ........ 5-32 Overview ............. 3-4 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ....5-34 Instrument Panel Brightness ......3-17 How to Add Fluid ..........5-25 Interior Lamps ..........
Page 465 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-13 Locks Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running ... 2-32 Delayed Locking ........... 2-9 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR ........ 3-62 Door ............2-8 Liftgate Release ..........2-14 Leaving Your Vehicle ........2-13 Liftgate/Liftglass ..........2-14 Lockout Protection ........
Page 466 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Owner Checks and Services ......6-9 Navigation/Radio System ........ 3-103 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..... 6-12 New Vehicle Break-In ........2-19 Scheduled Maintenance ......... 6-4 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts .... 6-14 Using Your ........... 6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing .....
Page 467 Outside Plan Ahead When Possible ........ 7-8 Automatic Dimming Mirror with Playing a Cassette Tape ........3-84 Curb View Assist ........2-39 Playing a CD ......... 3-73, 3-87, 3-98 Convex Mirror ..........2-39 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD ......3-99 Heated Mirrors ..........
Page 468 Rear Door Security Locks ........ 2-13 Rear Floor Storage Lid ........2-50 Radiator Pressure Cap ........5-27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...... 1-25 Radio Data System (RDS) ....3-64, 3-76, 3-90 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ........3-114 Radio Messages ........3-70, 3-81 Rear Seat Entertainment System .....
Page 469 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ..1-62 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belt Canadian Government ........7-11 Reminder Light ..........3-35 General Motors ........... 7-11 Safety Belts United States Government ......7-11 ® Care of ............5-94 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink Button ..
Page 470 Seats (cont.) Service Engine Soon Light in the United States Memory ............. 2-52 or Check Engine Light in Canada ....3-40 Power Lumbar ..........1-2 Service Manuals ..........7-12 Power Reclining Seatbacks ......1-4 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) ..3-69, 3-80, 3-94 Power Seats ..........
Page 471 Storage Areas Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont.) Convenience Net ......... 2-50 Throttle, Adjustable .......... 2-22 Front Storage Area ........2-46 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ........3-62 Glove Box ..........2-45 Tilt Wheel ............3-7 Luggage Carrier .......... 2-47 Tire Sidewall Labeling ........5-58 Overhead Console ........
Page 472 Towing Recreational Vehicle ........4-44 Understanding Radio Reception ....... 3-117 Towing a Trailer .......... 4-55 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......5-69 Your Vehicle ..........4-43 United States ........... 7-4 Traction Used Replacement Wheels ......5-72 Assist System (TAS) ........4-8 Using Cleaner on Fabric ........
Page 473 Vehicle Storage ..........5-42 What to Add ..........5-40 Video Screen ..........3-107 What to Do with Used Oil ........ 5-21 Visor Vanity Mirror .......... 2-17 What to Use ......5-26, 5-37, 5-38, 5-49 Visors ............2-17 Wheels Voltmeter Gage ..........3-37 Alignment and Tire Balance ......
Page 474 Windshield Washer ......... 3-10 Fluid ............5-38 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ....3-120 Windshield Wiper XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous Blade Replacement ........5-54 US States) ....... 3-65, 3-76, 3-90, 3-117 Fuses ............5-101 Windshield Wipers ..........3-9 Winter Driving ..........

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