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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Safety Belts ....1-11 Navigation System ... 1-23 Passenger Sensing Infotainment System ..1-24 System .
Page 9 A. Air Vents on page 8-12. Dome Lamps on page 6-7. Q. Horn on page 5-4. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination R. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6-7. page 5-2. Signals on page 6-5.
Page 10: System
Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for more than This section provides a brief two seconds to sound the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. Press again to cancel the panic alarm.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The unlock the vehicle. doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or The engine will continue to run for...
Page 12: Liftgate
There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the RKE the power door lock switch or press transmitter until the liftgate starts on the Remote Keyless Entry moving. (RKE) transmitter twice.
Page 13: Windows
Press the switch to lower the 3. Try to move the seat back and window. Pull the switch up to raise forth to be sure the seat is it. See Windows on page 2-20 and locked in place. Power Windows on page 2-20. See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3.
Page 14 If available, raise or lower the On vehicles with four-way entire seat by moving the entire lumbar, press and hold the front control up or down. or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To See Power Seat Adjustment on raise or lower the height of the page 3-3.
Page 15 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.
Page 16: Second Row Seats
Press to heat the seat and seatback. On vehicles with a 60/40 split-bench Press the button once for the or buckets seats, the seatbacks can highest setting. With each press of be folded for additional cargo space, the button, the seat will change to or the seats can be folded and the next lower setting, and then to tumbled for easy entry/exit to the...
Page 17: Safety Belts
The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger position.
Page 18 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 2-16. To power fold the mirrors: 1.
Page 19 See Power Mirrors on page 2-16. the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse), or the ignition is turned Keep the selector switch in the For vehicles with a manual rearview off or to OFF/LOCK. center position when not adjusting mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime either outside mirror.
Page 20 On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the can change the position of the overhead console. throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed. Turn the instrument panel brightness knob located below the dome lamp override button,...
Page 21 For more information about interior control to the off position again to lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. Dome Lamps on page 6-7. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Reading Lamps on page 6-7. the off position will only work when Instrument Panel Illumination the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 22: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Turns the windshield wipers off. To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position. Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less Turns the wiper off. frequent wipes. Turns on the rear wiper delay. Slow wipes.
Page 23: Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. A. Fan Control Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls B. REAR (Rear Climate Control) G. Rear Window Defogger C. Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on D. Air Delivery Mode Control page 8-1.
Page 24 The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. 1. To enable the Range Selection A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position. B. AUTO (Automatic Operation) PASS The current range will appear C.
Page 25: Four-Wheel Drive
2. Press the plus/minus buttons, The transfer case knob is located to located on the steering column the left of the instrument panel shift lever, to select the desired cluster. Use this knob to shift into range of gears for current driving and out of the different Four-Wheel conditions.
Page 26 Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10-81 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10-80. See Four-Wheel Drive (Single Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on page 9-37 or Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case) on...
Page 27 For more information about these Press to turn the system on and other radio features, see and off. Turn to increase or To set the time and date: Operation on page 7-6. decrease the volume. 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ For vehicles with a Rear Seat Press to choose between ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, then...
Page 28: Satellite Radio
storage device, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using ® SiriusXM is a satellite radio service a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the based in the 48 contiguous United USB port depending on the audio States and 10 Canadian provinces. system.
Page 29: Steering Wheel Controls
Press to silence the vehicle Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9-46. ®...
Page 30: Alert (Sbza)
See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9-48. The base radio information is included in this manual. See the If available, the RVC displays a view infotainment manual for information of the area behind the vehicle when The accessory power outlets can be on the uplevel radios, audio players, the vehicle is shifted into used to plug in electrical equipment,...
Page 31: Universal Remote System
From the closed position, press the rear of switch (B) to vent the sunroof. To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of switch (A) to close it. Vehicles with the Universal Remote express-open the sunroof, fully System will have these buttons...
Page 32: Stabilitrak ® System
The sunroof also has a sunshade Press and release again to which can be pulled forward to block turn on both systems. sun rays. The sunshade must be For more information, see opened and closed manually. ® StabiliTrak System on page 9-42. If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the If equipped, the vehicle has a...
Page 33: Engine Oil Life System
The low tire pressure warning light See Engine Oil Life System on may come on in cool weather when page 10-9. To reset the Engine Oil Life System the vehicle is first started, and then on most vehicles: turn off as the vehicle is driven. This 1.
Page 34: Program
TTY Users (U.S. Only): conditions require. 1-888-889-2438 Keep vehicle tires properly Canada: 1-800-268-6800 inflated. As the owner of a new GMC, you Combine several trips into a are automatically enrolled in the single trip. Roadside Assistance program. Replace the vehicle's tires with...
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-15 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-16 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
Page 36: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions work up to Remote Keyless Entry 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows The following functions may be (Unlock): Press once to unlock available if your vehicle has the only the driver door. If is pressed RKE system: again within three seconds, all (Remote Vehicle Start): If remaining doors unlock. The interior available, press to start the engine lamps may come on and stay on for from outside the vehicle using the...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter is (Power Liftgate): Press and programmed to this vehicle, all hold to open and close the liftgate. remaining transmitters must also be The taillamps flash and a chime reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen sounds to indicate when the liftgate transmitters will no longer work is opening and closing.
Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle There are other conditions which side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control can affect the performance of the CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the transmitter.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn the ignition on and then The vehicle cannot be remote 3. Immediately press and hold back off. started if the key is in the ignition, until the turn signal lamps flash. the hood is not closed, or if there is The vehicle can be remote started If you cannot see the vehicle's an emission control system...
Page 41: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) Press on the Remote Warning injuries or even death from Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. heat stroke. Always lock the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. System Operation on page 2-2.
Page 42: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC When locking the doors with the Buttons) on page 5-44. power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Lockout Protection five seconds after the last door is If the driver side power door lock closed.
Page 43: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Warning (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 44: Transmission
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate Operation The power liftgate may be Warning temporarily disabled under extreme To unlock the liftgate, press temperatures, or under low battery You, or others, could be injured if the power door lock switch or press conditions.
Page 45: Liftgate
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Obstacle Detection Features Manual Operation of Power liftgate should be set to manual operation by pressing OFF on the Liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle liftgate switch on the center console. during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate to manual The liftgate has an electric latch.
Page 46: Power Assist Steps
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps The power assist steps Vehicle Security automatically extend from beneath This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the features; however, they do not make door has been opened. Once the the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Always unlock the doors with the 2. Lock the door with the Remote unlock button on the RKE RKE transmitter. Unlocking a Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter transmitter during the 10-second door any other way will set off or the power door lock switch.
Page 48: Immobilizer
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Then reach in through the Immobilizer Operation vehicle will be discouraged because window, unlock the door with the of the high number of electrical key ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ manual door lock and open the codes.
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 procedure is for programming 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors additional keys only. If all the programmed and turn it to the currently programmed keys are lost ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors or do not operate, you must see five seconds of turning the your dealer or a locksmith who can...
Page 50: Manual Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Mirrors If the vehicle has towing mirrors, Power Mirrors they can be adjusted for a clearer Vehicles with manual mirrors can be view of the objects behind you. adjusted by moving the mirror up Manually pull out the mirror head to and down or left to right to see a extend it for better visibility when...
Page 51: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Keep the selector switch in the Folding Mirrors center position when not adjusting Power Folding either outside mirror. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the exterior automatic dimming mirror, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
Page 52: Heated Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Park Tilt Mirrors Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Reset the power folding mirrors if: package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a (Rear Window Defogger): preselected position when the The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors.
Page 53: Mirror Adjustment
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Vehicles with OnStar have three additional control buttons located at Rearview Mirror the bottom of the mirror. See a Manual Rearview Mirror dealer for more information about Adjustment OnStar and how to subscribe to it. To adjust the inside rearview mirror, Hold the rearview mirror in the See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
Page 54: Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 55: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express Down Windows Window Lockout Sun Visors Windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.
Page 56: Roof
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the press the rear of switch (B) to vent sunroof while it is closing, the the sunroof. anti-pinch feature will detect the Sunroof object and stop the sunroof.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-14 Vehicle Messages ... 5-34 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 122 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Universal Remote System . . . 5-52 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Programming ....5-52 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 123: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device (Previous/End): Press to 2. Press and release on the Main Audio Screen go to the previous favorite radio to scroll up or down the list, then (Vehicles with a Navigation station, track on a CD, or folder on press and hold , or press System)
Page 124: Horn
Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, FM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. ® or SiriusXM category.
Page 125: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls The rear window wiper/washer will (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push this not operate if the liftgate or liftglass Turn the band up for more frequent paddle to spray washer fluid on the is open or ajar. If the liftgate or wipes or down for less frequent windshield.
Page 126 Instruments and Controls compass is not set to the zone two seconds to select the next where you live, the compass may available variance zone. Repeat give false readings. The compass this step until the appropriate must be set to the variance zone in variance zone is displayed.
Page 127: Clock
Instruments and Controls strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information Clock the compass. Such interference button until PRESS Setting the Time and Date may be caused by a magnetic CB or CALIBRATE COMPASS cell phone antenna mount, a displays.
Page 128: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: The accessory power outlets are Certain accessory plugs may not be powered, even with the ignition off. compatible with the accessory 1. Select Settings from the Home Continuing to use accessory power power outlet and could overload Page, then select Time and Date outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/...
Page 129 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt less than 150 watts is plugged into The power outlet is not designed for the outlet, and no system fault is and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current detected. following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power The indicator light does not come on Equipment with high initial peak...
Page 130: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 131: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 6-Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 132: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Press the reset button, located on Fuel Gauge the instrument panel cluster next to The speedometer shows the the trip odometer display, to toggle vehicle's speed in either kilometers between the trip odometer and the per hour (km/h) or miles per regular odometer.
Page 133: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Here are some situations owners Engine Oil Pressure on, shows how much fuel the may experience with the fuel gauge. Gauge vehicle has left in the tank. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Page 134: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Engine Coolant Messages on page 5-37 and Engine Temperature Gauge Oil on page 10-6 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 135: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 See Engine Overheating on gauge may transition from a higher page 10-18. to lower or a lower to higher reading, this is normal. Readings Voltmeter Gauge between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range.
Page 136: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls DIC message will display. See times if the driver remains or the passenger remains or becomes Battery Voltage and Charging becomes unbuckled while the unbuckled while the vehicle is Messages on page 5-34 and vehicle is moving. moving.
Page 137: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5-41. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator for several seconds when the vehicle is started.
Page 138: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Then, after several more seconds, If it does not, have the vehicle Warning the status indicator will light either serviced by your dealer. ON or OFF, or either the on or off The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of engine starts.
Page 139: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light result in a failure to pass a can prevent more serious damage required Emission Inspection/ A computer system called OBD II...
Page 140 5-20 Instruments and Controls Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 141: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning while the engine is off. See your Light dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the With the ignition on, the brake malfunction indicator lamp. system warning light comes on when the parking brake is set.
Page 142: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, If the ABS light stays on, turn the Tow/Haul Mode Light pull off the road and stop carefully. ignition off. If the light comes on The pedal might be harder to push while driving, stop as soon as it is or might go closer to the floor.
Page 143: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If it does not, have the vehicle Traction Control System If the light flashes while driving, this serviced by your dealer. If the means that StabiliTrak or TCS is ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light system is working normally, the assisting in controlling the vehicle.
Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls possible, and inflate the tires to the covered by the vehicle warranty. Low Fuel Warning Light pressure value shown on the Tire Check the oil level as soon as and Loading Information label. See possible. Add oil if required, but Tire Pressure on page 10-48.
Page 145: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Security Light For information regarding this light The fog lamp light comes on when and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use. see Vehicle Alarm System on The light goes out when the fog page 2-12.
Page 146: Information Displays Driver Information
5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays not have DIC buttons, the trip The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle odometer reset stem can be used to information, customization, and set/ access some of the menu items. reset buttons. The button functions Driver Information are detailed in the following pages.
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-27 Trip Odometer odometer will display the number of (Customization): Press to kilometers (km) or miles (mi) driven customize the feature settings on Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP since the ignition was last turned on your vehicle. See Vehicle displays.
Page 148 5-28 Instruments and Controls change if driving conditions change. Fuel Used long as the ignition is on, even if For example, if driving in traffic and another display is being shown on Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL making frequent stops, this display the DIC.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls 5-29 particular moment and will change Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance frequently as driving conditions Schedule in this manual. See Items (With DIC Buttons) change. This display shows the Maintenance Schedule on (Vehicle Information): Press instantaneous fuel economy in liters page 11-2 for more information.
Page 150 5-30 Instruments and Controls ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer a reminder that the system has RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle gain setting. This setting can be been turned off. See Object information button again until the adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either Detection System Messages on...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 5-31 Compass Recalibration in either kilometers (km) or and then the retroactive reset miles (mi) since the last reset for the feature is activated, the display will This display allows for calibrating trip odometer. show 8 km (5 mi). As the vehicle the compass.
Page 152 5-32 Instruments and Controls 4. Once the desired language is 2. While in the ODOMETER The trip odometer can be reset to displayed, release the trip display, press and hold the trip zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem to set your odometer reset stem for odometer reset stem while the trip choice.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-33 begins moving, the display will then OUTPUT shows the power output to Oil Life increase to 8.2 km (5.1 mi), 8.4 km the trailer anytime a trailer with To access this display, the vehicle (5.2 mi), etc. electric brakes is connected.
Page 154: Vehicle Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls Remember, you must reset the OIL Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and LIFE display yourself after each oil Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. Also, indicate the status of the vehicle or be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to...
Page 155: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 battery. Turn off all unnecessary check for the message on the DIC See Integrated Trailer Brake accessories. Have the electrical display. If the message is still Control System under Towing system checked as soon as displayed or appears again when Equipment on page 9-67 for more possible.
Page 156: Engine Cooling System
5-36 Instruments and Controls LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN See Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge on page 5-14. To avoid This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime added strain on a hot engine, the air sounds if the driver side rear door is sounds if the passenger side rear conditioning compressor...
Page 157: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE corrected. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle ENGINE ENGINE serviced by your dealer. See Engine This message displays and a chime This message displays when the Oil on page 10-6.
Page 158: Fuel System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls stays on, the vehicle should be atmosphere. A few driving trips with Object Detection System taken to your dealer for service as the cap properly installed should Messages soon as possible. turn this light and message off. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages...
Page 159: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM Ride Control System on page 9-48 for more information. UNAVAILABLE Messages See your dealer for service. If your vehicle has the Side Blind SERVICE STABILITRAK SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this ®...
Page 160 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX STABILITRAK OFF may also display when the stability control CONTROL STABILITRAK XX has been automatically disabled. If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this This message displays when the There are several conditions that message displays when there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak can cause this message to appear.
Page 161: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 The message turns off as soon as Tire Messages See Tire Inspection on page 10-53, the conditions that caused the Tire Rotation on page 10-54, Tire SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message to be displayed are no Pressure Monitor System on longer present.
Page 162: Transmission Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls checked and set to those shown on GRADE BRAKING ON TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE the Tire Loading Information label. ENGINE This message displays when the See Tires on page 10-39, Vehicle grade braking has been activated Do not drive the vehicle Load Limits on page 9-15, and Tire while driving on downhill grades.
Page 163: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also Messages side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
Page 164: Vehicle Personalization
5-44 Instruments and Controls Vehicle To change customization Press the customization button until preferences, use the following the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization button once to display all DIC Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) messages in English.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-45 NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until doors and when the doors will made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the automatically unlock. See Automatic setting will remain. DIC display.
Page 166 5-46 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired setting will remain. the DIC display.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-47 LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See is dark enough outside. This lamps will flash when you press the Delayed Locking on page 2-8 for happens after the key is turned from unlock button on the RKE more information.
Page 168 5-48 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2-2 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be...
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ key is removed from the ignition or PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on reset button while the desired after pressing the easy exit seat the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 170 5-50 Instruments and Controls feature. See Memory Seats on MEMORY SEAT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be page 3-6 and EASY EXIT RECALL made to this feature. The current If your vehicle has this feature, it earlier for more information. setting will remain.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-51 ON (default): The remote start DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature feature will be enabled. customization features will not be Settings Menu set to their factory default settings. NO CHANGE: No change will be The feature settings menu will be made to this feature.
Page 172: Universal Remote System
5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use this system with any Park the vehicle outside of the garage door opener that does not garage when programming a garage System have the stop and reverse feature. door. Be sure that people and This includes any garage door objects are clear of the garage door See Radio Frequency Statement on...
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-53 To program up to three devices: 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 vehicle. Press and hold the than what was used for the garage 1. From inside the vehicle, press Universal Home Remote button door opener.
Page 174 5-54 Instruments and Controls Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also Example of Eight Dip Switches have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming with Two Positions the Universal Home Remote.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-55 A switch in the down to right, into the Universal C. Right Button (Down, , position could be labeled as Home Remote, when or Off) Down, , or Off. completing Step 4. 4. The indicator lights will blink A switch in the middle 3.
Page 176: Universal Remote System Operation
5-56 Instruments and Controls 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or will be used to control the Fixed Code settings on the Operation garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote device: door moves.
Page 187: Infotainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System ....7-36 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-46 Read the following pages to become familiar with the infotainment system featured in this...
Page 188 The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help with this The vehicle has Retained ® TheftLock is designed to by disabling some functions when Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, discourage theft of the vehicle's driving. Some functions may the audio system can be played radio by learning a portion of the gray-out when the vehicle is even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 189 (Information) Press to show information on the current station or track. B. FAV (Favorites Pages) Press to scroll through the favorite pages. C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations.
Page 190 G. CAT (Category) REV (Reverse) Press to display a list of Press to and hold to go XM categories. backward fast through a track. (Clock) FWD (Forward) Press to set the clock. Press to and hold to fast BAND forward through a track. Press to scroll through the O.
Page 191 (Information) Press to show information on the current station or track. B. FAV (Favorites Pages) Press to scroll through the favorite pages. C. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. D. DVD Slot E.
Page 192 Turn to manually select (Power/Volume) radio stations. Press to turn the Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD ® infotainment system on radio have a Bose Surround or off. Sound System. Some of its features Press to eject the are explained later in this section loaded DVD.
Page 193 wind noise as the vehicle's speed turned on, AudioPilot continuously changes while driving, so that the adjusts the audio system Press to turn volume level stays consistent. equalization, to compensate for the system on and off. background noise, so that music To activate SCV: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise always sounds the same at the set...
Page 194 For additional information on Press the FWD, or If the radio has a Bose audio AudioPilot, please visit system, the EQ settings are either REV button. www.bose.com/audiopilot. MANUAL or TALK. If a station's frequency is weak or if there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the To quickly adjust bass, midrange, DSP settings (only available on...
Page 195 3. Adjust the setting by doing one One of these Select this setting to enable of the following: messages will display when the Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint ® TheftLock system has locked up Turn the knob clockwise signal processing produces a the radio.
Page 196 display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and displays on the bottom line. When scans stations with a strong signal information is not available, NO that are in the selected band. INFO displays. Press to manually tune to a radio station in descending order.
Page 197 page of favorites can contain any 3. Select the number of favorites For more information, contact combination of AM, FM, or XM, pages by pressing the softkey SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or if equipped, stations. located below the displayed call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and page numbers.
Page 198 2. Press either of the two softkeys 2. Press the softkey located below Press to go to the below the desired category tab the XM CAT tab. previous SiriusXM category. to immediately tune to the first Press to go to the next 3.
Page 199 favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the number of favorites SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is stations available per page. Each pages by pressing the softkey moved into an open area, the signal page of favorites can contain any located below the displayed should return.
Page 200 No song title The SiriusXM If this message information is available at this time receiver in the vehicle could have does not clear within a short period on this channel. The system is previously been in another vehicle. of time, the receiver could have a working properly.
Page 201 power lines interfere with radio There is enough space between the reception. When this happens, try grid lines to attach a cellular Cellular phone usage may cause reducing the treble on the radio. telephone antenna without interference with the vehicle's radio. interfering with radio reception.
Page 202 The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of the vehicle. If an error displays, see CD Player Keep the antenna clear of Messages later in this section. obstructions for clear radio reception. Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caught in the CD.
Page 203 If the surface of a CD is soiled, CD is controlled by the buttons on portable audio player is not clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or the radio faceplate or by the RSA connected, No Input Device Found dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, unit.
Page 204 Up to 255 files. Press and hold, or press multiple times to continue moving forward Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Radios that have the capability of through the tracks on the CD. extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma files that were recorded onto a Press Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda...
Page 205 Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than 32 can be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW order: characters or four pages are contains more than the maximum of shortened. The display does not 50 folders, 15 playlists, and Play begins from the first track in show parts of words on the last 512 folders and files, the player...
Page 206 Press to listen to To listen to files by another artist, Press to go to the next tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below track. Press and hold or press sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab. The disc goes to multiple times to continue moving the next or previous artist in forward through tracks.
Page 207 The label could be caught in the alphabetical order on the CD and CD player. begins playing MP3 files from that album. If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known To exit music navigator mode, press good CD.
Page 208 disc. If the surface of a disc is Front seat passengers can listen to damaged, such as cracked, broken, the radio (AM, FM, or XM if Insert a disc partway into either slot, or scratched, the disc does not play equipped) by pressing the BAND label side up.
Page 209 If loading and reading of a disc When a CD is inserted, the text tab If a front auxiliary device is cannot be completed, due to DVD or CD symbol displays on the connected, the DVD/CD AUX button unknown format, etc., and the disc left side of the radio display.
Page 210 Press to listen to The CD player reads both Turn to select tracks on tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the disc that is currently playing. sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Press to go to the start of Uncompressd audio is played 1.
Page 211 Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl recorded without folders or playlists. track of the last playlist has extension. When displaying the name of the played, play continues from the folder, the radio displays ROOT. first track of the first playlist. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda file extension.
Page 212 Track names longer than Turn to select MP3/WMA Press the 32 characters or 4 pages are files. softkey below the tab to go to shortened. Parts of words on the the first track in the next folder. Press to go to the start of last page of text and the extension the track, if more than five seconds Press to listen to...
Page 213 shown on the second line of the that album have played, the player DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, and DVD display. Once all songs by that artist moves to the next album in +R/RW media, along with MP3 and are played, the player moves to the alphabetical order on the CD and WMA formats.
Page 214 Loading a disc into the system, auxiliary input device; see Press to turn the radio depending on media type and for more on or off. Turn clockwise or format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds information. If a portable audio counterclockwise to increase or for a CD, and up to 30 seconds for player is not connected, No Aux...
Page 215 not work when the DVD is playing If the DVD still does not play, refer the copyright information or the to the on-screen instructions, previews. if available. Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu shows several tab Press to go to the next Press to stop playing, options for playback.
Page 216 The rear seat passenger can the display, the system is in pause It must be manually turned on by navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A mode. If the pause tab is showing the rear seat occupant through the menus and controls through the on the display, the system is in remote control power button.
Page 217 twice on the remote control, the disc This message displays an error message, write it resumes playing at the beginning of displays if there are disc load or down and provide it to your dealer the disc. disc eject problems. when reporting the problem.
Page 218: Portable Audio Devices
the radio CD/AUX button to begin player. If a portable audio player is playing audio from the device over not connected, No Input Device for more the vehicle speakers. Found displays. information. For optimal sound quality, increase the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, Radios with a USB port can control to the loudest level.
Page 219 FAT16 Make sure the iPod has the latest The iPod charges while it is ® firmware from Apple for proper connected to the vehicle if the FAT32 operation. iPod firmware can be vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY ® updated using the latest iTunes or ON/RUN position.
Page 220 Press to go to the start of Press the the track, if more than ten seconds softkey below to view the have played. Press and hold or contents of the current folder on the The five softkeys below the radio press multiple times to continue USB drive.
Page 221 Third softkey, 5% through the list 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. To use Repeat: Fourth softkey, 10% through the 4. Turn to scroll through the Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is folders or files in the to select between Repeat All and pressed.
Page 222 In severe or extreme weather Press the conditions, the RSE system might softkey below to turn shuffle not work until the temperature is off. This is the default mode when a within the operating range. The USB storage device or iPod is first operating range for the RSE system connected.
Page 223 To turn Parental Control off, press A. Battery cover on. If the light comes on, but there and hold the radio power button for is intermittent sound and/or static on B. Channel 1 or 2 switch more than two seconds. The RSE the headphones, or if the indicator C.
Page 224 head for best audio reception. The symbol L (Left) appears on the To change the batteries on the outside bottom edge of the ear cup headphones: and should be positioned on the left 1. Turn the screw to loosen the ear.
Page 225 the RSE system. Adapter the wired headphones. See Using connectors or cables (not included) the Auxiliary Input Jack under Audio from the DVD player or may be required to connect the auxiliary inputs can be heard auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. more information about changing through the following possible Refer to the manufacturer s...
Page 226 When a device is connected to the and the DVD continues to play A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary through the previous audio source. input jack if the vehicle has this Use the remote control power button feature, the rear seat passengers or eject the disc to turn off the are able to hear audio from the screen.
Page 227 Objects blocking the line of sight could also affect the function of the Use the arrow buttons to Press this button to remote control. navigate through a menu. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD Press this button to Press this button slot, the remote control...
Page 228 Press this Press Press this button to button to start playing a DVD. Press this button to go to the beginning of change audio tracks on DVDs that this button while a DVD is playing to the next chapter or track. This have this feature when the DVD is pause it.
Page 229 If the vehicle has a third row video 2. Replace the two batteries in the Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the compartment. Make sure they change camera angles on DVDs source display on the second row are installed correctly using the that have this feature while a DVD is video screen, and the third row...
Page 230 There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 231 Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 232 The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water. Use care when RSA or the front radio will change directly touching or cleaning the the band on the other system,...
Page 233 inactive, with some radios, if the When a disc is playing in the CD or When listening to FM, front seat passengers are listening DVD changer, press this button to AM, or XM (if equipped), press to the disc. select the next disc, if multiple discs the left or right seek arrow to go...
Page 234 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and this section for more information. receive phone calls. The system can be used while the key is in the For vehicles equipped with If the cell phone has voice...
Page 235 The pairing process is disabled A short tone Press to when the vehicle is moving. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a Pairing only needs to be system information, and start voice command.
Page 236 3. Say Pair. The system responds with instructions and a four-digit To connect to a different cell phone, Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. paired to it.
Page 237 repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the last 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say The system can store up to 30 two seconds. Store, and then follow the phone numbers as name tags in the directions given by the system to 2.
Page 238 After each digit is entered, the system repeats back the digit it The list command will list all stored heard followed by a tone. numbers and name tags. 1. Press and hold If an unwanted number is two seconds. recognized by the system, say 2.
Page 239 Press again to return to the original call. 1. Press and hold Press to end a call. To ignore the incoming call, no two seconds. action is required. 2. After the tone, say Re-dial. During a call, all sounds from inside Press to disconnect the Once connected, the person called...
Page 240 To access contacts stored in the cell phone: During a call with the audio in the 1. Press . The system 1. Press and hold vehicle: two seconds. responds Ready, followed by a tone. 1. Press 2. Say Bluetooth. This command can be skipped.
Page 241 ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Page 257 Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-24 Antilock Brake Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-24 System (ABS) .
Page 258: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-56 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel Additives ....9-57 distractions. E85 or FlexFuel .
Page 259: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 260: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery vehicle is being driven, brake Take curves at a reasonable normally but do not pump the speed. brakes. Doing so could make the Reduce speed before entering a pedal harder to push down.
Page 261: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating 3. Turn the steering wheel to go If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help straight down the roadway. these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Loss of Control Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 262 Driving and Operating To gain more ground clearance if Warning Warning (Continued) needed, it may be necessary to remove the front fascia lower Keep cargo in the cargo area When driving off-road, bouncing air dam. as far forward and as low as and quick changes in direction Operating the vehicle for possible.
Page 263: Driving On Hills
Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further.
Page 264 Driving and Operating When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking down. Use a low gear because brake, shift an automatic If driving uphill when the the engine will work with the...
Page 265 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the or rivers can be dangerous.
Page 266: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Do not drive through cause glazing and uneven braking. Warning standing water if it is deep Check the body structure, steering, enough to cover the wheel hubs, suspension, wheels, tires, and Wet brakes can cause crashes. axles or exhaust pipe.
Page 267: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-11 Have good tires with proper Hydroplaning Hill and Mountain Roads tread depth. See Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Driving on steep hills or through can build up under the vehicle's mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control. tires so they actually ride on the on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 268: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Warning signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-13 Blizzard Conditions Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Adjust the climate control vehicle unless there is help nearby. system to a setting that Clear away snow from around If possible, use Roadside...
Page 270: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating faster than the idle speed. This shifting, and press lightly on the Warning (Continued) keeps the battery charged to restart accelerator pedal when the the vehicle and to signal for help transmission is in gear. Slowly damage.
Page 271: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-15 vehicle capacity weight and Tire and Loading Information includes the weight of all Label occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
Page 272 9-16 Driving and Operating positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) kilograms and pounds. = 650 lbs.) Locate the statement "The The Tire and Loading Determine the combined combined weight of...
Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 274 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes Warning and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all your vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label Vehicle Weight Rating...
Page 275: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-19 Using heavier suspension Starting and Warning (Continued) components to get added Operating durability might not change your Never stack heavier weight ratings. Ask your dealer things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In to help you load your vehicle the inside the vehicle so that right way.
Page 276: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
9-20 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for No adjustment to the pedals can be The vehicle may have a memory the first 322 km (200 miles) or made when the vehicle is in function which lets pedal settings be so.
Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-21 A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is emergency: stopped, turn the ignition switch to 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.
Page 278: Starting The Engine
9-22 Driving and Operating B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This D (START): This is the position that Starting Procedure position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator and the windshield wipers operate starts, release the key.
Page 279: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 the engine is already running. 2. If the engine does not start after If you add electrical parts Engine cranking can be stopped 5-10 seconds, especially in very or accessories, you could change by turning the ignition switch to cold weather (below 18°C or the way the engine operates.
Page 280: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating OnStar System (if equipped) To Use the Engine Coolant Warning (Continued) Heater Sunroof (if equipped) 1. Turn off the engine. If the cord will not reach, use a These features work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ heavy-duty three-prong extension 2.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-25 4. Turn the ignition key to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) LOCK/OFF. 5. Remove the key and take it with fairly level ground, use the steps And, if you leave the vehicle with you. If you can leave the vehicle that follow.
Page 282: Shifting Out Of Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting out of Park 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position. If you are parking on a hill and you This vehicle is equipped with an If you still are unable to shift out of do not shift the transmission into electronic shift lock release system.
Page 283: Active Fuel Management
Driving and Operating 9-27 ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) Vehicles with V8 engines may have There are holes or openings Active Fuel Management. This Warning in the vehicle body from system allows the engine to operate damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders, modifications that are not...
Page 284: Running The Vehicle While Parked
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to While Parked Transmission use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is has an automatic easily.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-29 R (Reverse): Use this gear to Warning (Continued) Warning back up. Shifting to R (Reverse) move the shift lever to P (Park). Shifting into a drive gear while the while the vehicle is moving engine is running at high speed is forward could damage the dangerous.
Page 286 9-30 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization vehicle is being used, such as with normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission a heavy load or when the fuel economy.
Page 287: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 spin the tires. When stopping on Manual Mode 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, a hill, use the brakes to hold the located on the steering column Range Selection Mode vehicle in place. shift lever, to select the desired ®...
Page 288: Tow/Haul Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating Spinning the tires or Tow/Haul Mode When Tow/Haul Mode is selected holding the vehicle in one place the tow/haul indicator light will come on a hill using only the on. See accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. The repair will The Tow/Haul Mode works with the not be covered by the vehicle ®...
Page 289: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 ® To disable or enable Tow/Haul Drive Systems The vehicle has StabiliTrak Grade Braking within the current Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low ignition key cycle, press and hold will turn Traction Control and Four-Wheel Drive (Two the Tow/Haul button for StabiliTrak off.
Page 290 9-34 Driving and Operating The transfer case knob is located to AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, the left of the instrument panel Drive): This setting is ideal for use and while climbing or descending cluster. when road surface traction steep hills.
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-35 If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel transfer case. To help avoid message stays on, you should take Drive Low damaging the vehicle, always wait the vehicle to your dealer for for the mode indicator lights to When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
Page 292 9-36 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to Shifting into N (Neutral) Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the To shift the transfer case to transmission into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, The vehicle may have significant...
Page 293: Transfer Case)
Driving and Operating 9-37 7. If the engine is running, verify 3. Turn the transfer case dial to the This will protect the transfer case that the transfer case is in desired transfer case shift from possible damage and will only N (Neutral) by shifting the position (Two-Wheel Drive High, allow the transfer case to respond to...
Page 294 9-38 Driving and Operating While driving on clean dry pavement The transfer case knob is located to 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): This and during tight turns, you may the left of the instrument panel setting is used for driving in most experience a vibration in the cluster.
Page 295: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-39 Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Brakes Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE message stays on, you should take Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel Antilock Brake the vehicle to your dealer for Drive High position.
Page 296: Parking Brake
9-40 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses that the wheels...
Page 297: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-41 brake is fully released and the module to supplement the power driver completely stops and holds brake warning light is off before brake system under conditions the vehicle in a complete standstill driving. where the driver has quickly and on a grade, HSA will be forcefully applied the brake pedal in automatically activated.
Page 298: Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System
9-42 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See wait 15 seconds, and then turn it back on again to reset the system. for more information. If any of the messages still appear ® StabiliTrak System on the DIC, the vehicle should be When the vehicle is started and taken in for service.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-43 the appropriate DIC message to turn the system off if the vehicle displays. This will also disable the is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, TSC feature. and you want to rock the vehicle to attempt to free it.
Page 300: Locking Rear Axle
9-44 Driving and Operating The TCS is enabled automatically The TCS may activate on dry or Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a Hill when the vehicle is started. It will rough roads or under conditions Start Assist (HSA) feature. See activate and the StabiliTrak light will such as heavy acceleration while flash if it senses that any of the turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts...
Page 301: Automatic Level Control
Driving and Operating 9-45 Autoride and MagneRide are fully Automatic Level Control If a weight distributing hitch is being automatic and use a computer used, it is recommended to allow The automatic level control rear controller to continuously monitor the shocks to inflate, thereby suspension is available on light duty vehicle speed, wheel to body leveling the vehicle prior to adjusting...
Page 302: Cruise Control
9-46 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, Warning disengage. See or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-47 To increase vehicle speed in 4. Take your foot off the Using Cruise Control on Hills small amounts, press the +RES accelerator. How well the cruise control works button. Each time this is done, on hills depends on the vehicle Resuming a Set Speed the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h speed, the load, and the steepness...
Page 304: Object Detection Systems
9-48 Driving and Operating For other forms of Grade Braking, Object Detection How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when Systems the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working. Ending Cruise Control If available, the Ultrasonic Rear There are three ways to end cruise...
Page 305: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-49 Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very R (Reverse).
Page 306 9-50 Driving and Operating The SBZA sensor covers a zone of When the vehicle is started, both Warning (Continued) approximately one lane over from outside mirror SBZA displays will both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m briefly come on to indicate the all driving conditions.
Page 307: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-51 caution while changing lanes when cleaning both sides of the vehicle Warning towing a trailer. SBZA may alert you toward the rear corners of the to objects attached to the vehicle, vehicle, see your dealer. The RVC system does not display such as a trailer, bicycle, or object If the SBZA displays do not light up children, pedestrians, bicyclists,...
Page 308 9-52 Driving and Operating appears on the inside rearview screen displays the last screen after The delay that is received after mirror. The video image disappears the vehicle is shifted out of shifting out of R (Reverse) is after the vehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse).
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-53 The symbols appear near objects Guidelines RVC Location detected by the URPA system. The The RVC system has a guideline symbol may cover the object when overlay that can help the driver align viewing the navigation screen. the vehicle when backing into a parking spot.
Page 310 9-54 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Displayed images may be further or accident, the position and closer than they appear. The area mounting angle of the camera displayed is limited and objects can change or the camera can which are close to either corner of be affected.
Page 311: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-55 The fast flash conditions are Fuel Recommended Fuel used to protect the video device Use regular unleaded gasoline with Use of the recommended fuel is an from high temperature a posted octane rating of 87 or important part of the proper conditions.
Page 312: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-56 Driving and Operating gasolines comply with the Gasoline Specifications vehicle may not pass a smog-check previously described specification, test. See At a minimum, gasoline should meet then they are acceptable to use. . If this occurs, ASTM specification D 4814. Some However, E85 and other fuels return to your authorized dealer for gasolines contain an...
Page 313: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-57 Fuel Additives The use of E85 or FlexFuel is immediately after refueling to allow encouraged when the vehicle is the vehicle to adapt to the change in To keep fuel systems clean, TOP designed to use it. E85 or FlexFuel ethanol concentration.
Page 314: Filling The Tank
9-58 Driving and Operating Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) Warning Fuel can spray out if the fuel cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is death.
Page 315: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-59 nozzle. Clean fuel from painted Filling a Portable Fuel Warning surfaces as soon as possible. See Container If a fire starts while you are When replacing the fuel cap, insert refueling, do not remove the Warning the tether in its hole before nozzle.
Page 316: General Towing
9-60 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Place the nozzle inside the fill or other parts. opening of the container Information Then during the first 800 km before dispensing fuel, and...
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-61 combination moving and then apply the left. To move the trailer to the Warning (Continued) the trailer brake controller by hand right, move your hand to the right. to be sure the brakes work. Always back up slowly and, Fully open the air outlets on if possible, have someone During the trip, check occasionally...
Page 318 9-62 Driving and Operating Driving on Grades for a few minutes before turning the 3. When the wheel chocks are in engine off. If the overheat warning place, release the regular brakes Reduce speed and shift to a lower comes on, see until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 319: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-63 Maintenance when Trailer Trailer Towing Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the Towing Do not tow a trailer during break-in. vehicle and result in costly The vehicle needs service more repairs not covered by the vehicle often when pulling a trailer.
Page 320 9-64 Driving and Operating The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required important for your safety and that of trailering equipment.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-65 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lb) 5 216 kg (11,500 lb) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 856 kg (8,500 lb)
Page 322 9-66 Driving and Operating Ask your dealer for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices, Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and...
Page 323: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-67 Weight of the Trailering Maximum Tongue Combination Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight It is important that the combination 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) of the tow vehicle and trailer does 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) not exceed any of its weight ratings GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR,...
Page 324 9-68 Driving and Operating Trailer Tongue in When using a weight-distributing Trailer Brakes for rating limits with hitch, the spring bars should be A loaded trailer that weighs more various hitch types. adjusted so the distance (A) is the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to same after coupling the trailer to the Consider using sway controls with have its own brake system that is...
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-69 White: Ground The seven-wire harness contains Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness the following trailer circuits: Package Light Green: Back-up Lamps Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Red: Battery Feed* Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* Signal *The fuses for these two circuits are Brown: Taillamps installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not...
Page 326 9-70 Driving and Operating Electric Brake Control Wiring power both ITBC and aftermarket Tow/Haul is a feature that assists controllers to control the trailer when pulling a heavy trailer or a Provisions brakes at the same time. large or heavy load. See These wiring provisions are for more Tow/Haul Mode...
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-71 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer The vehicle may have a Hill Start when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles Assist (HSA) feature. See at all will not cause damage. with an Integrated Trailer Brake However, there is no benefit to the Control System.
Page 328 9-72 Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel Brake Display Page on the DIC to Warning adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes. Connecting a trailer that has a Trailer Brake DIC Display Page surge, air, or electric-over-hydraulic trailer The ITBC system displays brake system may result in messages into the vehicle s Driver...
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-73 Gain setting. After the Trailer and hold a gain button to cause the The Trailer Output will indicate Brake Display Page is displayed, Trailer Gain to continuously adjust. - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake each press and release of the To turn the output to the trailer off, Display Page whenever the...
Page 330 9-74 Driving and Operating Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a for more information. Lever is located on the Trailer Brake specific trailering condition and must Control Panel and is used to apply be adjusted any time vehicle 3.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-75 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING This attached on a level road surface vehicle loading, trailer loading or message will be displayed if: representative of the towing road surface conditions change 1.
Page 332: Trailer Sway
9-76 Driving and Operating 2. There is an electrical fault in the harness to the vehicle, the An authorized GM dealer may be wiring to the electric trailer electrical fault is on the able to diagnose and repair brakes. This message will trailer side.
Page 333: Conversions And Add-Ons Add-On Electrical
Driving and Operating 9-77 If TSC is enabled, the Traction Conversions and Warning (Continued) Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Add-Ons warning light will flash on the instrument cluster. Vehicle speed trailer ratings and hitch setup must be reduced. If trailer sway Add-On Electrical recommendations.
Page 334: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
9-78 Driving and Operating Adding a Snow Plow or the weights on the vehicle's axles Here are some guidelines for safely and the Gross Vehicle Weight carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: Similar Equipment Rating (GVWR), are not exceeded. Make sure the weight on the Before installing a snow plow on the The plow the vehicle can carry...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-79 The snow plow manufacturer or In order to calculate the amount of installer can assist in weight any front accessory, such as determining the amount of rear a snow plow, is adding to the front ballast required, to help make axle, use the following formula: sure the snowplow/vehicle combination does not exceed...
Page 336 9-80 Driving and Operating For example, adding a 318 kg GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross Warning (Continued) (700 lb) snow plow actually adds Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the must never be exceeded. weight is less than the gross front axle.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-81 The total vehicle reserve capacity for the vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label as shown previously. See your dealer for additional advice and information about using a snow plow on the vehicle. Also, Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow...
Page 338 9-82 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 339 Engine Fan ....10-20 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-20 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Washer Fluid ....10-21 Lamps .
Page 340 Tire Pressure Monitor Operation ....10-50 Jump Starting ....10-76 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 341 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability wear by-products contain and/or control. These accessories or emit these chemicals.
Page 342 This vehicle has an airbag system. 2. Then go to the front of the Before attempting to do your own vehicle and locate the secondary To open the hood: service work, see hood release, near the center of the grille. Keep a record with all parts receipts 3.
Page 344 Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See To ensure proper engine B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap. See Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. attention must be paid to engine oil. Following these simple, but important steps will help protect C.
Page 345 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then It is a good idea to check the engine push it back in all the way. oil level at each fuel fill. In order to Remove it again, keeping the tip get an accurate reading, the vehicle down, and check the level.
Page 346 Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity engine damage not covered by the ® with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle. Do not use vehicle warranty.
Page 347 engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, at this time, the system must be Reset the system whenever the reset. For vehicles without the This vehicle has a computer system engine oil is changed so that the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON that indicates when to change the system can calculate the next...
Page 348 On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Change the fluid and filter at the System can be reset as follows: scheduled maintenance intervals listed in 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with . Be sure to use the the engine off. transmission fluid listed in 2.
Page 349 2. Apply the parking brake and 1. Locate the transmission dipstick place the shift lever in P (Park). at the rear of the engine Use this procedure only as a compartment, on the passenger 3. With your foot on the brake reference to determine if the side of the vehicle.
Page 350 5. If the fluid level is below the the first opportunity in order to verify 4. Check both sides of the dipstick COLD check band, add only the cold check. The fluid level rises and read the lower level. Repeat enough fluid as necessary to as fluid temperature increases, so it the check procedure to verify the...
Page 351 6. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way, then To inspect the air cleaner/filter, flip the handle down to lock the remove the engine air cleaner/filter dipstick in place. from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6.
Page 352 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ filter from the housing. Care The cooling system allows the should be taken to dislodge as An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct little dirt as possible. under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 353 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: Adding only plain water or some other liquid to the cooling system Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to 37°C ( 34°F), outside and other liquids, can boil before temperature.
Page 354 coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system is cool before this is done. Never dispose of engine coolant by putting it in the trash, pouring it on You can be burned if you spill the ground, or into sewers, streams, coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 355 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly and remove it. cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool. If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the 3.
Page 356 6. Verify coolant level after engine If the decision is made not to lift the is shut off and the coolant is hood when this warning appears, cold. If necessary, repeat coolant but instead get service help right fill procedure Steps 1 6. away.
Page 357 Tows a trailer. See If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park the vehicle right away. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: If there is no sign of steam, idle the engine for three minutes while 1.
Page 358 distances and/or towing a trailer in properly. The fans will change to low the overheat protection mode speed when additional cooling is no should be avoided. longer required. To check the power steering fluid: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down.
Page 359 displays, washer fluid will need to be added to the windshield washer fluid reservoir. Open the cap with the washer When windshield washer fluid needs symbol on it. Add washer fluid until to be added, be sure to read the the tank is full.
Page 360 Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and The brake wear warning sound rear brakes for the worse. The means that soon the brakes will braking performance expected can See your dealer if the brake pedal not work well.
Page 361 There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 362 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you are not careful.
Page 363 To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of It is not necessary to regularly the fill plug (A) hole, some lubricant Refer to check front axle fluid unless a leak will need to be added.
Page 364 out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Refer to Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use. lower fluid level than a vehicle that has been stationary for an hour or two.
Page 365 The proper level is from 1.0 mm to 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) below gear. The vehicle should start Be ready to apply the regular the bottom of the fill plug hole, only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
Page 366 To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is 2. Squeeze the grooved areas on the vehicle could begin to move.
Page 367 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up Headlamp aim has been preset and and out of the park rest position. should need no further adjustment. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. If adjustment to the headlamps is 4.
Page 368 For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you 3.
Page 369 7. Reinstall the socket into the 2. Twist and pull the license plate taillamp assembly by turning the lamp assembly forward through bulb socket clockwise. the molding opening. 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly 3. Remove the bulb socket from making sure to line up the pins the lamp assembly by turning it with the vehicle and tighten the counterclockwise.
Page 370 An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers, and fusible thermal links.
Page 372 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control Washer Electronic Stability Module (Battery) Suspension Control, Fuel Injectors, Ignition...
Page 373 Airbag System Engine Control Daytime Running Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Battery) Module, Secondary Fuel Pump (Ignition) Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent Not Used System Auxiliary Climate Cooling Fan 1 Windshield Wiper Control (Ignition) Automatic Level SEO B2 Upfitter Center High-Mounted Control Compressor Usage (Battery)
Page 374 HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR Starter Center 1 PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control FUEL Fuel Pump Blower Power Liftgate Parking Lamps Module LAMP The instrument panel fuse block...
Page 375 Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp with all of the fuses, relays, and Rear Climate Controls...
Page 376 Interior Lamps LT DR Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) BODY Harness Connector Driver Information BODY Harness Connector...
Page 377 and a serious crash. See HEADLINER Headliner Harness Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer. See Connector 1 the same danger as the warranty manual for SEO/ Special Equipment overloaded tires.
Page 378 If the vehicle has 20 inch P275/ Worn or old tires can 55R20 size tires, they are cause a crash. If the tread classified as touring tires and is badly worn, are designed for on road use. replace them. The low profile, wide tread This vehicle may come with all-season tires.
Page 379 Use only radial ply tires of the traction or performance as winter same size, load range, and tires on snow or ice-covered roads. This vehicle may have All-Terrain speed rating as the original Tires. These tires provide good equipment tires. performance on most road surfaces, Winter tires with the same speed weather conditions, and for off-road...
Page 380 criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines. The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 381 aspect ratio, construction type, Maximum load that and service description. See the can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this Department of Transportation maximum pressure needed to section for more detail. (DOT) code indicates that the support that load. For tire is in compliance with the information on recommended U.S.
Page 382 manufactured. The TIN is would mean that the tire's molded onto both sides of the sidewall is 75 percent as high as tire, although only one side may it is wide. have the date of manufacture. The type letter code is used to indicate of cord and number of plies in the type of ply construction in the sidewall and under the tread.
Page 383 (LT Metric) tire illustration, it (single/dual). The speed rating is would mean that the tire's the maximum speed a tire is sidewall is 75 percent as high as certified to carry a load. it is wide. letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in The amount of the tire.
Page 384 A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo. steel or other reinforcing A code molded materials.
Page 385 model name molding that is The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall pressure for that tire. of the tire.
Page 386 A label A tire permanently attached to a information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original tire's traction, temperature, and equipment tire size and treadwear. Ratings are recommended inflation pressure. determined by tire See Tire and Loading manufacturers using...
Page 387 For additional information Check the tire inflation pressure regarding how much weight the when the tires are cold, meaning vehicle can carry, and an the vehicle has not been driven The Tire Pressure Monitor System example of the Tire and Loading for at least three hours or no (TPMS) uses radio and sensor Information label, see...
Page 388 pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then pressure telltale illuminates, you remain continuously illuminated.
Page 389 displays, see The TPMS can warn about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance. See The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when , and the vehicle is first started, and then When a low tire pressure condition turn off as the vehicle is driven.
Page 390 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or process was not done or not being near facilities using radio completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction.
Page 391 using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. following order: driver side front tire, front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the passenger side front tire, passenger 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure side rear tire, and driver side rear.
Page 392 The tire has a bump, bulge, or split. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that cannot Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor be repaired well because of System. See the size or location of the damage. Check that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
Page 393: Tire Rotation
maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if towel can be used; however, use equipped, be replaced after six a scraper or wire brush later to years, regardless of tread wear. The remove all rust or dirt. tire manufacturer date is the last four digits of the DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) which is...
Page 394 Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is cause flat spots on the tires that pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one may result in vibrations while performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the driving.
Page 395 The Tire and Loading Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle damage. Use the after many miles of driving. vehicle. See correct size, brand, and type A tire and/or wheel could fail for the label of tires on all wheels. suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 396: Tires
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found tires. there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety if While the tires available on sidewall between tread shoulder tires not recommended for those...
Page 397 graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The graded 100.
Page 398: Wheels
surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
Page 399 maintain lane position, and then gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. or other vehicle parts. The area A rear blowout, particularly on a damaged by the tire chains could curve, acts much like a skid and cause loss of control and a crash.
Page 400: If A Tire Goes Flat
if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See 5. Do not allow passengers to tire service center repair or remain in the vehicle. replace the flat tire as soon as possible. 6. Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the Changing a tire can be opposite corner of the tire dangerous.
Page 401 The following information explains how to use the jack and change a tire. The equipment needed to change a A. Jack Knob flat tire is stored under the storage B. Wing Nut Retaining the tray, located on the driver side trim Tool Bag panel, over the rear wheelhouse.
Page 402 Use the following tools: To access the spare tire, refer to the Hoist End of Extension Tool following graphics and instructions: K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2.
Page 403 5. Turn the wheel wrench 6. Use the wheel wrench hook to counterclockwise to lower the pull the hoist cable closer to spare tire to the ground. assist in reaching the spare tire. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle.
Page 404 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle nut caps will be retained in the with some slack in the cable to hub cap after it is removed from access the tire/wheel retainer. the wheel. 1. Do a safety check before Separate the retainer from the proceeding.
Page 405 If the flat tire is If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one the jack handle (B) and both jack jack handle extension. Attach handle extensions (C).
Page 406 Raising the vehicle with the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper improperly positioned can towel can be used; however, use damage the vehicle and even a scraper or wire brush later to make the vehicle fall. To help remove all rust or dirt.
Page 407 10. Turn the wheel wrench When reinstalling the regular wheel counterclockwise to lower the and tire, also reinstall either the vehicle. Lower the jack center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, Wheel nuts that are improperly or completely. depending on which one the incorrectly tightened can cause vehicle has.
Page 408 Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) Refer to the following graphics and Hoist Shaft Access Hole instructions to help you: Hoist End of Extension Tool Storing a jack, a tire, or other K.
Page 409 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. Separate the tire/wheel retainer from the guide pin. Pull the pin through the center of the wheel. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel.
Page 410 To store the tools, do the following: 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4. Turn the jack knob (G) clockwise until the jack (E) is secured tight in the mounting bracket.
Page 411 See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the and Tools under secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue Before beginning this procedure with Step 5 under Removing the...
Page 412 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 413 13. Disconnect the jack handle To continue changing the flat tire, from the jack and carefully see Removing the Flat Tire and remove the jack. Use one hand Installing the Spare Tire under to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from Your vehicle may have a different under the spare tire with the size spare tire than the road tires...
Page 414 Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, because they will not For more information about the fit. Keep your spare tire and its vehicle battery, see wheel together. If your vehicle has a spare tire that does not match your vehicle's original road tires and If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) wheels in size and type, do not...
Page 415 vehicle, and the bad grounding 3. Turn off the ignition on both If the vehicle has a remote could damage the electrical vehicles. Unplug unnecessary positive (+) terminal, it is located systems. accessories plugged into the under a red plastic cover at the accessory power outlets.
Page 416 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that get a shock. The vehicles could when the engine is not running first.
Page 417 8. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step. The other end of the negative ( ) cable does not go to the dead battery.
Page 418 2. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the other vehicle. 5.
Page 419: Towing
To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Recreational Vehicle Towing What is the towing capacity of following. the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
Page 420 Two-wheel-drive vehicles and four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer Shifting a four-wheel-drive case should not be towed with all vehicle's transfer case into four wheels on the ground. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle Two-wheel-drive transmissions have to roll even if the transmission is no provisions for internal lubrication in P (Park).
Page 421 After towing, see Shifting Out of transfer case, the vehicle must be Neutral under towed with the rear wheels on the dolly. See Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) later in this section for more information. for the proper procedure to take the vehicle out of the Neutral position.
Page 422 2. Drive the front wheels onto the 6. Shift the transfer case to dolly. N (Neutral). See 3. Shift the transmission to P (Park). 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's Shifting a four-wheel-drive instructions.
Page 423 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). vehicle's transfer case into tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly the rear: to roll even if the transmission is following the manufacturer's...
Page 424 repaired. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial chimneys, etc., can damage the vehicle's finish if they Locks are lubricated at the factory. remain on painted surfaces. Wash Use a de-icing agent only when the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 425 clean cloth. See Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. To keep the paint finish looking new, Clean rubber blades using a lint-free keep the vehicle garaged or cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to covered whenever possible.
Page 426 leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually material to parts repaired or check constant velocity joints, replaced to restore corrosion rubber boots, and axle seals for protection. leaks. Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the Lubricate all key lock cylinders, vehicle warranty.
Page 427 remain on the surface being 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not Cleaners may contain solvents that Immediately remove any soils.
Page 428 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being prevent forcing the soil in to the used during vacuuming, only use it fabric.
Page 429 Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield For vehicles with high gloss Use a soft microfiber cloth under certain conditions. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a dampened with water to remove microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces.
Page 430 Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor mats were designed for the vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended Do not bleach or dye safety belts. that GM certified floor mats be It may severely weaken them.
Page 453 Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 454 If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility. That is...
Page 455 Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 456 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 View maintenance schedules, and who use Text Telephones www.gmc.ca required alerts, OnStar onboard (TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment vehicle diagnostic information, and 1-800-263-3777 (English) available at its Customer Assistance schedule service appointments. 1-800-263-7854 (French) Center.
Page 457 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) maintenance services for your for details. TTY users call vehicle. 1-800-263-3830. Take a trip to the GMC Owner Centre: Chat live with online help For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call representatives. 1-888-881-3302; (Text Telephone Use the Vehicle Tools section.
Page 458 Roadside Assistance is not a part of Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, nearest GMC dealer for warranty GMC and General Motors of have the following information service, or if the vehicle was in a...
Page 459 General Motors of Canada Limited requires pre-authorization, original Impound towing caused by detailed receipts, and a copy of violation of any laws. the repair orders. Once When the vehicle requires warranty authorization has been received, Legal fines. service, contact your dealer and the Roadside Assistance advisor request an appointment.
Page 460 original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, for U.S. customers, should you To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps arrange transportation through a experience, we and our participating to minimize inconvenience by...
Page 461 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. vehicles that were total losses in You are responsible for fuel usage prior crashes. In most cases, the If the vehicle is involved in a charges and may also be parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, have the responsible for taxes, levies, usage undamaged sections of the vehicle.
Page 462 recommend that you ensure that the Give only the necessary information vehicle will be repaired with GM to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you original equipment collision parts. in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that If such insurance coverage is not For emergency towing see meets your needs before you ever...
Page 463 Choose a reputable repair facility aftermarket parts. Discuss this with that uses quality replacement parts. the repair professional, and insist on See Collision Parts earlier in this Genuine GM parts. Remember, section. if the vehicle is leased, you may be obligated to have the vehicle If the airbag has inflated, see Service Manuals have the diagnosis...
Page 464 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Manual. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without Without Portfolio: Owner notice and without incurring Manual only.
Page 465 Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General (1-800-462-8782), or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at P.O. Box 33172 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other...
Page 466 These data can help provide a better understanding of the This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs;...
Page 467 if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and personal information or link with any consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar other GM system containing to an official request by police or website.
Page 477 Airbag System (cont'd) Armrest Storage ....4-1 What Will You See after an Assistance Program, Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-32 Roadside .
Page 478 Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-30 Warnings ......iv Battery .
Page 479 Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Cruise Control ....9-46 Distracted Driving ....9-2 Air Conditioning .
Page 480 Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Coolant ..... 10-15 Control System ....8-4 Coolant Temperature Engine .
Page 481 Four-Wheel Fuses General Information Drive ... . 10-25, 9-33, 9-37 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Axle ....10-25 Fuse Block .
Page 482: Instrument Panel Overview
Heated Mirrors ....2-18 LATCH System Heater Replacing Parts after a Jump Starting ....10-76 Engine .
Page 483: Memory Features
Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Security ..... .5-41 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-16 Maintenance Security ..... .5-25 Tire .
Page 484 ® OnStar System, In Brief ....1-28 Navigation Park ® OnStar Additional ® OnStar ..... .14-2 Shifting Into .
Page 485 Power (cont'd) Reading Lamps ....6-7 Recreational Vehicle Seat Adjustment ....3-3 Rear Axle .
Page 486 Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Security Messages ....5-39 Canadian Government ..13-13 Light ......5-25 Roads General Motors .
Page 487 Signals, Turn and Storage Areas Tires Lane-Change ....6-5 Armrest ......4-1 All-Terrain .
Page 488 Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Vehicle (cont'd) Personalization ....5-44 Wheel Replacement ..10-60 Courtesy ..... 13-8 When It Is Time for New Trip Odometer .
Page 489 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ....10-59 Different Size ....10-57 Replacement .

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