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Chevrolet TrailBlazer 2007 Owner's Manual

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2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner Manual

Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7

Front Seats

.............................................. 8

Rear Seats

............................................. 18

Safety Belts

............................................ 20

Child Restraints

Airbag System

........................................ 71

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls ................................ 93

Keys

....................................................... 95

Doors and Locks

Windows

............................................... 107

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................. 132

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OnStar

System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

...................................... 160

Sunroof

................................................ 164

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Instrument Panel ....................................... 165

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

.......................................... 195

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 299

Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

..................................... 300

Towing

................................................. 356

Service and Appearance Care .................. 379

Service

................................................. 382

Fuel

...................................................... 384

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

..................................... 434

Rear Axle

............................................. 434

Four-Wheel Drive

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Page 1 2007 Chevrolet TrailBlazer Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........165 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....168 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........18 ........185 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........20 Indicators ..........
Page 2 Front Axle ..........436 Maintenance Schedule ......513 Bulb Replacement ........ 437 Maintenance Schedule ......514 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 440 Customer Assistance Information ..... 535 Tires ............. 443 Customer Assistance and Information ... 536 Appearance Care ........489 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: Canadian Owners
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute P.O. Box 07130 the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” Detroit, MI 48207 for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. © Part No. 15863673 A First Printing...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Child Restraint Systems ......49 Manual Seats ..........8 Where to Put the Restraint ......54 Power Seats ..........9 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Manual Lumbar ........... 10 Children (LATCH) ........56 Power Lumbar ..........
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 9: Power Seats
Power Seats • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the to operate them are entire horizontal control up or down.
Page 10: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have power lumbar on the If your vehicle has this driver’s and front passenger’s seats. feature, there is a knob located on the The seatback lumbar outboard side of the support can be adjusted driver’s seat.
Page 11: Heated Seats
Heated Seats To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the button will come on to Your vehicle may have designate that only the seatback is being heated. heated front seats. The Additional presses will cycle through the heat buttons used to levels for the seatback only.
Page 12 These buttons are used to program and recall To recall the memory settings, do one of the memory settings for the driver’s seating position, following: both outside mirror positions, and the adjustable • Press and release button 1 or 2 while the pedals, if equipped.
Page 13 Easy Exit Seat To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other The control for the easy exit seat function is numbered memory control button. located on the driver’s door below the memory To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of the buttons 1 and 2.
Page 14: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks CAUTION: Manual Reclining Seatbacks If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. CAUTION: That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the You can lose control of the vehicle if you seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 15 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 16 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 17: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head.
Page 18: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle Rear Seat Operation the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Your vehicle has ﬂip and fold second row seats which provide additional cargo space.
Page 19 To return the seat(s) to the original position, do the following: CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked.
Page 20: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Do not let anyone ride where he or she This part of the manual tells you how to use cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you safety belts properly. It also tells you some things are in a crash and you are not wearing a you should not do with safety belts.
Page 21 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: CAUTION: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do It is extremely dangerous to ride in a have a crash, you do not know if it will be a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 22 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 23 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The The person keeps going until stopped by rider does not stop. something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 24 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 25: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an fault —...
Page 26: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position This part is only for people of adult size. Lap-Shoulder Belt Be aware that there are special things to know The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to about safety belts and children. And there wear it properly.
Page 27 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 28 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way.
Page 30 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 32 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 33 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 34: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder The belt should go back out of the way. belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out the pregnancy.
Page 35: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s Here is how to wear one properly. safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 26. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 36 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 37 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 38: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 39 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt place the guide over the belt and insert and the guide on top.
Page 40 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 41: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, driver and right front passenger. Although you you should use it. cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer assembly.
Page 42: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt Older Children and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 43 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 44 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 45: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the Children can be seriously injured or traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped safety restraints.
Page 46 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 47 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 48 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 49: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 50 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 51 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 52 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56 for more information. A child the Vehicle can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. CAUTION: When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint...
Page 53 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed in within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down a crash if the child is not properly secured over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle in the child restraint.
Page 54: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front This is because the back of the rear-facing seat. We recommend that child restraints be child restraint would be very close to the secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in inﬂating airbag.
Page 55 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, CAUTION: (Continued) never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the Even though the passenger sensing passenger airbag status indicator shows off and system is designed to turn off the the airbag is off.
Page 56: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can When installing a child restraint with a top tether, move around in a collision or sudden stop and you must also use either the lower anchors or injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly the safety belts to properly secure the child secure any child restraint in your vehicle —...
Page 57 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child vehicle. There are two lower anchors for each restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built LATCH seating position that will accommodate a into the vehicle.
Page 58 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether Locations being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires (Top Tether Anchor): that forward-facing child restraints have a top Seating positions with...
Page 59 The labels are located above a ﬂap, at the base of The top tether anchors for each rear seating the seatback, in the rear outside seating position are located on the ﬂoor in the cargo area positions. The anchors are located under the ﬂap. of your vehicle.
Page 60 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor CAUTION: in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than If a LATCH-type child restraint is not one child restraint to a single anchor attached to anchors, the restraint will not could cause the anchor or attachment to be able to protect the child correctly.
Page 61 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety CAUTION: belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety Children can be seriously injured or belts to their normal, stowed position before strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped folding the rear seat.
Page 62 1.3. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the position you are using does not have a 1.4. Attach and tighten the lower head restraint and attachments on the child restraint to the you are using a single lower anchors. tether, route the 2.
Page 63: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Outside Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a For vehicles that have a head restraint, fold Rear Outside Seat Position down the head restraint and route the single If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see tether under the Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) head restraint and in on page 56.
Page 64 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 65 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56. 7.
Page 66: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Right Front Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. secured in the center rear seat, although some A rear seat is a safer place to secure a of them will ﬁt there.
Page 67 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because CAUTION: (Continued) the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance, CAUTION:...
Page 68 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see When the passenger sensing system has Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) turned off the right front passenger’s frontal on page 56. airbag, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit There is no top tether anchor at the right front when you turn the ignition to RUN or START.
Page 69 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 70 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator will come on and stay on when the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 71: Airbag System
Airbag System CAUTION: Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. Be sure that cargo is not near an airbag. In Your vehicle may also have roof-mounted side impact airbags designed for either side impact or a crash, an inﬂating airbag might force that rollover deployment.
Page 72 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) inﬂate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many CAUTION: side crashes. And, for some unrestrained occupants, frontal airbags may provide You can be severely injured or killed in a less protection in frontal crashes than crash if you are not wearing your safety more forceful airbags have provided in...
Page 73 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and roof-mounted side impact Anyone who is up against, or very close airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be the blink of an eye. If you are too close to seriously injured or killed.
Page 74: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 199 for more information.
Page 75 The right front passenger’s frontal airbag is in the If your vehicle has a roof-mounted airbag for the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 76 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 77: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal level for the reduced deployment is about airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to 9 to 16 mph (14 to 26 km/h), and the threshold severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 78 Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) In any particular crash, no one can say whether are not intended to inﬂate during vehicle an airbag should have inﬂated simply because rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were.
Page 79: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal sensing system detects that the vehicle is collisions, even belted occupants can contact the in a crash.
Page 80: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an Airbag CAUTION: Inﬂates? After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so When an airbag inﬂates, there may be quickly that some people may not even realize dust in the air. This dust could cause an airbag inﬂated.
Page 81 • Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically Your vehicle has a crash sensing and unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and diagnostic module which records information ﬂash the hazard warning ﬂashers when the airbags after a crash. See Vehicle Data Collection and inﬂate.
Page 82: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The words ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check. Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for When the system check is complete, either the the right front passenger’s position. A passenger word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or airbag status indicator in the rearview mirror will be the symbol for off, will be visible.
Page 83 If your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a CAUTION: (Continued) label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because Even though the passenger sensing the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the system is designed to turn off the airbag deploys.
Page 84 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, CAUTION: (Continued) never put a child in a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat unless the Even though the passenger sensing passenger airbag status indicator shows off and system is designed to turn off the the airbag is off.
Page 85 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn If a child restraint has been installed and the on off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the •...
Page 86 The passenger sensing system is designed to Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s this position for about two minutes. This will frontal airbag anytime the system senses allow the system to detect that person and then that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the enable the passenger’s airbag.
Page 87 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system CAUTION: operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your If the airbag readiness light in the vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See instrument panel cluster ever comes on Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 89 for more information about...
Page 88: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds after the ignition serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in key is turned off and the battery is several places around your vehicle. You do disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate not want the system to inﬂate while someone is during improper service.
Page 89: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing or sides of the vehicle that could keep the and diagnostic module, steering wheel,...
Page 90: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, or the side impact airbag covering on the...
Page 91: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to After a Crash have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system CAUTION: was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 92 NOTES...
Page 93: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 95 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..112 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..96 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 112 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Ignition Positions ........113 System Operation ........98 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ..... 114 Starting the Engine ........
Page 94 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............132 Universal Home Remote System ....149 Manual Rearview Mirror ......132 Universal Home Remote System ® Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar ..132 (With Three Round LED) ....... 149 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Universal Home Remote System ®...
Page 95: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 96: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
This vehicle has keys Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your that can be used for the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle ignition and door lock to get in. Be sure you have spare keys. that will ﬁt with If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle, call either side up.
Page 97 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry At times you may notice a decrease in range. This Canada. Operation is subject to the following two is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter conditions: does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: 1.
Page 98: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Lock): Press lock to lock all the doors. Press lock again within three seconds and the horn System Operation will chirp. If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and (Panic): Press the horn symbol to make the unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up horn sound.
Page 99 Battery Replacement To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter do the following: Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about two years. the battery is weak if the transmitter does not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 100: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme CAUTION: heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock your vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 101: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks You can lock or unlock the door from the inside by sliding the manual The power door lock lever forward or switches are located on rearward. the driver’s and front passenger’s door armrests. When the door is unlocked, you can see a red area on the lever.
Page 102: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programming Delayed Locking To turn the delayed locking feature on or off, do This feature delays the locking of the doors and the following: the liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system. 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch on the driver’s door in the lock position.
Page 103 Programmable Locking Feature 3. You are now ready to program the automatic door locks. Select one of the two programming Following are the two locking modes that can be options listed previously, and press the lock programmed: side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the lock options.
Page 104: Programmable Unlocking Feature
Programmable Unlocking Feature 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn The following is the list of available programming signal/multifunction lever. Once you do this, options: you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock, the horn will chirp twice, and a Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the 30-second program timer will begin.
Page 105: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use. If Your vehicle may have this feature. You can lock you want to open the rear door while the security the rear doors so they cannot be opened from lock is on, unlock the door and open the door the inside by passengers.
Page 106: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See CAUTION: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 98. The liftglass will also unlock when the It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate is unlocked.
Page 107: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 108: Power Windows
Power Windows Press down the top of the switch to lower the window and pull up on the switch to raise the window. If you hold the switch down for three to seven seconds after the window has been completely lowered or raised, the window will not operate for about 15 seconds.
Page 109: Sun Visors
Window Lockout Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull-out Extension (Lockout): Your vehicle has a lockout feature to Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun prevent passengers from operating the power visor down to block glare. Pull the sun visor windows.
Page 110: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If a locked door is opened without the key or the RKE transmitter, the alarm will go off. Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent The headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for alarm system. two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery The security light is power.
Page 111: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock To test the alarm, do the following: ® Your vehicle has the Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system that enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned 2.
Page 112: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
• If the engine is running and the security light comes Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time ® the engine off.
Page 113: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you cannot turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch.
Page 114: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition Starting the Engine Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it Place the transmission in the proper gear. is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, NEUTRAL (N).
Page 115 Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, Cranking System. This feature assists in especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much starting the engine and protects components. If the ignition key is turned to the START gasoline.
Page 116: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has this feature, you can change Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. the position of the throttle and brake pedals. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the engine coolant heater can help.
Page 117: Active Fuel Management
How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside CAUTION: temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list Plugging the cord into an ungrounded everything here, we ask that you contact your outlet could cause an electrical shock.
Page 118: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine There are several different positions for your gear is running unless you have to.
Page 119 in RUN. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift CAUTION: lever all the way into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle and move the shift lever into another gear.
Page 120 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, the engine does DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It not connect with the wheels. To restart when provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. you need more power for passing, and you are: •...
Page 121 THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than even more than SECOND (2) without using DRIVE (D) without using your brakes. You might your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or choose THIRD (3) instead of DRIVE (D) when in deep snow or mud.
Page 122: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Use this knob to shift into and out of If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, the engine’s four-wheel drive driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation.
Page 123 NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to (Four-Wheel High): This setting should be NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. used when you need extra traction, such as See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 356 for on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road more information.
Page 124 Shifting Into Four-Wheel High or Automatic If you turn the knob to Four-Wheel Low when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds and not Turn the knob to Four-Wheel High or Automatic complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving Four-Wheel Drive.
Page 125 If the knob is turned to Four Wheel-High, Auto 7. Turn the engine off, by turning the key to Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel High when your ACCESSORY. vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel 8. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). High, Auto Four-Wheel Drive, or Two-Wheel 9.
Page 126: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake until you can press in the button at the end of pedal down with your foot and pull up on the the lever.
Page 127: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) To shift into PARK (P), do the following: 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake. CAUTION: 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing the button on the side of the shift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front It can be dangerous to get out of your of the vehicle.
Page 128 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and Running your parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you have moved the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 129: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 130: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or exhaust system has been modiﬁed improperly. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you your vehicle: cannot see or smell.
Page 131: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 132: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, it will Your vehicle may have this feature. While sitting in be free to roll — even if the shift lever is a comfortable driving position, adjust the rearview in PARK (P) —...
Page 133: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar And Compass
Mirror Operation Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation While sitting in a comfortable driving position, The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearly automatically each time the ignition is started. behind your vehicle. Grip it in the center to To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the move it up or down and side to side.
Page 134 Compass Calibration Press and hold the on/off button to activate the compass calibration mode. CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction.
Page 135: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar , Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing and holding the on/off button until ® with OnStar , Compass and the green indicator light turns off. Temperature Display Temperature and Compass Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an Press the on/off button, located to the far automatic dimming mirror automatically dims left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature...
Page 136 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 137 Compass Calibration Passenger Airbag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger following occurs: airbag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature, the •...
Page 138: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Compass Operation with Compass Press the on/off button once to turn the compass on or off. Your vehicle may have an automatic-dimming There is a compass display in the window in the rearview mirror with a compass. upper right corner of the mirror face.
Page 139 Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Page 140: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation with Compass and Temperature The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started. Display To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic mirror, it will, when on, automatically dim to the proper 1.
Page 141 Temperature Display Compass Calibration The temperature can be displayed by pressing The compass may need calibration if one of the the TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once following occurs: brieﬂy, will toggle the temperature reading on • If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. and off.
Page 142 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 143: Outside Manual Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Indicator Outside Power Mirrors The mirror may be equipped with a passenger Your vehicle may have this feature. The power airbag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the mirror control is located on the driver’s door. buttons. If the vehicle has this feature the mirror Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol adjust the driver’s or passenger’s mirror so...
Page 144: Outside Curb View Assist Mirror
Outside Curb View Assist Mirror Outside Convex Mirror If the vehicle has this feature, the passenger’s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position CAUTION: while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) gear. Curb view assist may be useful when you are A convex mirror can make things (like parallel parking.
Page 145: Outside Heated Mirrors
Outside Heated Mirrors 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors. If you need roadside If the vehicle has this feature, when the rear ® assistance, press the OnStar button and they window defogger is turned on, the outside driver’s can contact Roadside Service for you.
Page 146 ® OnStar Services • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert ® • OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics ® For new vehicles equipped with OnStar , the ® ® Safe & Sound Plan, or the Directions & • Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics ® Connections Plan is included for one year from ®...
Page 147 ® ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Steering Wheel Controls ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that ® ® OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free using voice commands.
Page 148 ® ® How OnStar Service Works is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in ® In order to provide you with OnStar services, your remote or enclosed areas, or at all times. ® vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of ®...
Page 149: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two System conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. Universal Home Remote System 2. This device must accept any interference (With Three Round LED) received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 150: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)
Universal Home Remote System This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following Operation (With Three Round LED) two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 151 Do not use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter.
Page 152 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1.
Page 153 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light above the selected button should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 55 seconds.
Page 154 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 155 Reprogramming Universal Home 3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the Remote Buttons garage door moves. The indicator light, above You can reprogram any of the three buttons by the selected button, should slowly blink. repeating the instructions.
Page 156: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular Led)
Universal Home Remote codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home System Operation Remote Transmitter. (With One Triangular LED) Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps.
Page 157 Programming Universal Home Remote 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three successfully receives the frequency signal channels: from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons.
Page 158 Gate Operator and Canadian 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter found where the hanging antenna wire is signals to time out or quit after several seconds attached to the motor-head unit.
Page 159 Using Universal Home Remote Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. To program a device to Universal Home Remote The indicator light will come on while the signal is using a Universal Home Remote button being transmitted.
Page 160: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Squeeze the front lever on the center console Glove Box while lifting the top to open it. Your vehicle’s console will have cupholders To open, pull up on the handle. Use the key to located on the front and rear of the storage lock and unlock.
Page 161: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier have sliding crossrails. These let you load some other things on top of your vehicle, as long as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier. CAUTION: To slide the crossrails to where you want them, pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail.
Page 162: Rear Floor Storage Lid
When the luggage carrier is not in use, place the To remove the rear ﬂoor storage lid, do the crossrails at the following positions for wind following: noise reduction. Place one crossrail at the rear 1. Press the latch release and lift up the latch most point of the vehicle and the other crossrail handle.
Page 163: Cargo Cover
To use the convenience net, do the following: To remove the cargo cover, do the following: 1. Attach the upper loops to the retainers on both 1. Release the cover from the latch posts and sides of the liftgate opening. The label should carefully roll it back up.
Page 164: Cargo Tie Downs
Cargo Tie Downs Press and release the back of the control in the overhead console to There are cargo tie open the sunroof. downs in the rear of Press the front of the your vehicle that allow control to close the you to strap cargo sunroof.
Page 165 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......168 Reading Lamps ......... 182 Hazard Warning Flashers ......170 Electric Power Management ...... 182 Other Warning Devices ......170 Battery Run-Down Protection ..... 183 Horn ............170 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......183 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 166 Section 3 Instrument Panel Voltmeter Gage ......... 203 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....216 Brake System Warning Light ..... 204 DIC Operation and Displays ...... 217 Anti-Lock Brake System DIC Warnings and Messages ....220 Warning Light ........205 DIC Vehicle Customization ......226 ®...
Page 167 NOTES...
Page 168: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 169 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Exterior Lamp Control. See Headlamps on I. Climate Controls. See Dual Climate Control page 178. Dome Lamp Override Button. See System on page 185. Dome Lamp Override on page 181. Instrument J.
Page 170: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Horn The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They To sound the horn, press the horn symbols on the also let police know you have a problem. Your front steering wheel pad. and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. Tilt Wheel The hazard warning ﬂasher button is...
Page 171: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions let you signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
Page 172: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an When the high beams accident. If the arrows do not go on at all when are on, this indicator light you signal a turn, check the fuse. See Fuses and on the instrument panel Circuit Breakers on page 501 and check for cluster will also be on.
Page 173: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Windshield Washer (Mist): Turn the band to mist, for a single (Windshield Washer): To spray washer ﬂuid wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. on the windshield, press the windshield washer Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. paddle.
Page 174: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Rear Window Wiper/Washer To wash the rear window, press the washer symbol located in the center of the control. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid CAUTION: bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer.
Page 175 (Set): Press this button, located at the end of CAUTION: (Continued) the lever, to set a speed. (Off): Move the switch to this position to turn Cruise control can be dangerous on the cruise control system off and cancel memory slippery roads.
Page 176 Setting Cruise Control You will go right back up to the previously chosen speed and stay there. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate, the 2. Get up to the speed you want. vehicle keeps going faster until you release the switch or apply the brakes.
Page 177 Reducing Speed While Using Cruise your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your Control speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes Press in the set button at the end of the lever you out of cruise control.
Page 178: Headlamps
Headlamps (Parking Lamps): Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on the parking lamps, as well as the following: The exterior lamps • knob is located on Sidemarker Lamps your instrument panel • Taillamps to the left of the •...
Page 179: Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier When it is dark enough outside, the Automatic for others to see the front of your vehicle during Headlamp System turns on the headlamps when the day.
Page 180: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Your vehicle may have this feature. Use your fog Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp lamps for better vision in foggy or misty systems, so that driving under bridges or bright conditions.
Page 181: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp Override Press the knob located The dome override next to the exterior button is located lamps knob to extend it. below the exterior lamps knob. Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel To turn the dome lamps off, press the button. The lights.
Page 182: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting Electric Power Management The vehicle has entry lighting. This vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM), an advanced control system. It estimates When any door is opened, the dome lamps come the battery’s temperature and state of charge on as long as the dome override lamp override and then adjusts the voltage for best performance button is not pressed in.
Page 183: Battery Run-Down Protection
EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the If the battery run-down protection shuts off the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s interior lamps, it may be necessary to do one of output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It the following to return to normal operation: can increase engine idle speed to generate more •...
Page 184: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter If you experience a problem, see your dealer for additional information on the accessory Your vehicle may have this feature. The ashtray is power outlets. removable and ﬁts into the front cupholder. Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other your vehicle may damage it or keep other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes...
Page 185: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airﬂow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of Dual Climate Control System the following: With this system you can control the heating, (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 186 Passenger’s Side Temperature Lever: The lever (Recirculation): Recirculation mode is used on the right side of the climate control panel is to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle. used to raise or lower the temperature on When this button is pressed, an indicator light in the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 187 Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high If your vehicle has the rear window defogger a humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window warming grid is used to remove fog on the glass.
Page 188: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control (Mode): Press this button to manually select the air delivery mode to the ﬂoor, instrument panel, System or windshield outlets. The system will stay in the selected mode until the mode button is pressed again or the AUTO button is pressed. Driver’s Side Temperature Knob: Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Page 189 The passenger’s side temperature setting also Use the steps below to place the entire system in resets and relinks to the driver’s side temperature automatic mode: setting if the vehicle has been off for more than 1. Press the AUTO button. three hours.
Page 190 Manual Operation (Floor): This mode directs most of the air to the ﬂoor outlets. Some air also comes out of the To change the current setting, select one of the defroster and side window outlets. The recirculation following: button cannot be selected in ﬂoor mode. (Fan): This button allows you to manually (Recirculation): Press this button to turn adjust the fan speed.
Page 191 If the weather is cold and damp, the system may recirculation mode except when maximum air cause the windows to fog while using recirculation conditioning performance is needed or for short mode. If the windows do start to fog, select times to avoid exterior odors.
Page 192: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment If your vehicle has the rear window defogger a Use the air outlets located in the center and on the warming grid is used to remove fog from the side of the instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. rear window.
Page 193: Rear Climate Control System
Rear Climate Control System PWR (Power): Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off. Your vehicle has one of the following rear climate (Panel): When panel mode is selected, control systems. With either of these systems, the rear system will distribute air from the the rear climate controls will be disabled when the four headliner outlets.
Page 194 (On/Off): Press this button to turn the rear climate controls on or off. z9 y (Fan): Press this button to adjust the fan speed. z\ y (Mode): Press this button to change the direction of airﬂow (panel, bi-level or ﬂoor) to the rear seat area.
Page 195: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often Indicators gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there’s a problem with your vehicle. This part describes the warning lights and gages When one of the warning lights comes on and that may be on your vehicle.
Page 196: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have used, and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 197: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer The odometer works together with the Driver Information Center (DIC). You can set a Trip A and The speedometer lets you see your speed in Trip B odometer. See “Trip Information” under both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per DIC Operation and Displays on page 217.
Page 198: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or you buckle your safety belt. The driver safety belt START, a chime will sound for several seconds to light will also come on and stay on for several remind the front passenger to buckle their safety...
Page 199: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical If the airbag readiness light stays on after system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there you start your vehicle, it means the airbag is an electrical problem.
Page 200: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag for several seconds as a system check.
Page 201 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have Even though the passenger sensing a rear-facing child restraint installed in the system is designed to turn off the right front passenger’s seat, it means that passenger’s frontal airbag if the system the passenger sensing system has not detects a rear-facing child restraint, no turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 202 Here is why: If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger CAUTION: sensing system. See your dealer for service. Even though the passenger sensing CAUTION: system is designed to turn off the...
Page 203: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage The charging system When your engine is not light will come on brieﬂy running, but the ignition when you turn on the is in RUN, this gage ignition, but the engine is displays the battery not running, as a check voltage in DC volts.
Page 204: Brake System Warning Light
Readings in the low warning zone may occur Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided when a large number of electrical accessories are into two parts. If one part is not working, the other operating in the vehicle and the engine is left part can still work and stop you.
Page 205: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice Warning Light that the pedal is harder to push or the pedal may go closer to the ﬂoor. It may take longer to With the Anti-Lock Brake stop.
Page 206: Stabilitrak ® Service Light
® ® StabiliTrak Service Light StabiliTrak Indicator Light This light will come on This warning light brieﬂy when the engine should come on is started. brieﬂy when the engine is started. This light will come on if a problem is detected in During most driving conditions, this light will not ®...
Page 207: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, it This light will also come on when one or more of means that your engine coolant has overheated.
Page 208: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
This light will ﬂash for approximately 70 seconds This may prevent more serious damage to your and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your the Tire Pressure Monitor system. service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
Page 209 This light should come on, as a check to show If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, you it is working, when the ignition is on and the see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. engine is not running. If the light does not If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do come on, have it repaired.
Page 210 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the Some state/provincial and local governments have electrical system dries out. A few driving trips or may begin programs to inspect the emission should turn the light off.
Page 211: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine.
Page 212: Change Engine Oil Light
Change Engine Oil Light Security Light Your vehicle may This light will come on have a change brieﬂy when you turn engine oil light. the key toward START. When this light comes on it means that an oil The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the ®...
Page 213: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for If your vehicle has a diagnosis and repair. Driver Information Center (DIC), this light This light may also come on if there is a problem will come on when with the Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
Page 214: Service Four-Wheel Drive
Service Four-Wheel Drive Check Gages Warning Light Warning Light The check gages light will come on brieﬂy This light should come when you are starting on brieﬂy when you turn the engine. on the ignition, as a check to show you it is working.
Page 215: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage • The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up. • The gage doesn’t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition. Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on brieﬂy when you are starting the engine.
Page 216: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle may have this feature. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is located on the instrument panel cluster, below the speedometer. If your vehicle has DIC buttons, they are located on the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy, customization features, and warning/status messages.
Page 217: Dic Operation And Displays
The DIC has different modes which can be (Customization): Press this button to access accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located the vehicle settings menu and customize the on the steering wheel. These buttons are trip personal settings on your vehicle. information, fuel information, customization, and (Select): Press this button to reset certain select.
Page 218 • Trip B: Press the trip information button until LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear TRIP B appears on the display. This mode shows driver’s side tire. the current distance traveled since the last • RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers.
Page 219 Fuel Range: Press the fuel information button Press and hold the select button for one second until RANGE appears on the display. This while AVG. ECON is displayed to reset the mode shows the remaining distance you can drive average fuel economy. Average fuel economy will without refueling.
Page 220: Dic Warnings And Messages
Customization Button Some messages may not require immediate action. Press any of the DIC buttons on the (Customization): Press the customization steering wheel or the trip odometer reset stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu that you received the messages and to clear them and customize the settings to your vehicle.
Page 221 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CURB VIEW ACTIVATED This message displays when the tire pressure in This message displays when the passenger one of the vehicle’s tires needs to be checked. outside rearview mirror moves into the curb view Press any of the DIC buttons, or the trip stem, to position.
Page 222 ENGINE COOLANT HOT/ENGINE ICE POSSIBLE OVERHEATED This message may display if the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the on the roadway. If the temperature rises to a safe engine is overheating, severe engine damage level, the message clears.
Page 223 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR PASSENGER DOOR AJAR This message displays and a chime sounds if the This message displays and a chime sounds if the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed. Stop and passenger’s door is not fully closed. Stop and turn turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, off the vehicle, check the door for obstructions, and and close the door again.
Page 224 RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR SERVICE CHARGING SYS (System) This message displays and a chime sounds if the This message displays if there is a problem with the passenger’s side rear door is not fully closed. battery charging system. Under certain conditions, Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for the charging system light may also turn on in the obstructions, and close the door again.
Page 225 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR STABILITRAK OFF This message displays when you press the This message displays if a part on the Tire ® StabiliTrak button for more than ﬁve seconds or Pressure Monitor (TPM) system is not working when stability control has been automatically properly.
Page 226: Dic Vehicle Customization
TIGHTEN FUEL CAP TURN SIGNAL ON This message may display and a chime may sound This message displays and a chime sounds if a if the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Fully reinstall the fuel cap.
Page 227 Unlock Doors Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options. Press the customization button until UNLOCK After pressing the customization button, VEHICLE DOORS: IN PARK appears in the display. To select SETTINGS momentarily displays before going your preference for automatic unlocking, press the to a customization option.
Page 228 Lock Feedback Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK: LAMPS appears in the display. To FEEDBACK: BOTH appears in the display. To select your preference for the feedback you will select your preference for the feedback you receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote receive when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the select...
Page 229 Headlamp Delay Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until HEADLAMP Press the customization button until PERIMETER DELAY: 10 SEC appears in the display. To select LIGHTS: ON appears in the display. To select your preference for how long the headlamps will your preference for perimeter lighting, press stay on when you turn off the vehicle, press the the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS: ON...
Page 230 Easy Exit Seat has this feature, press the select button while SEAT RECALL: OFF is displayed on the Press the customization button until EASY EXIT DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through SEAT: OFF appears in the display. To select your the following choices: preference for seat position exit, press the select button while EASY EXIT SEAT: OFF is...
Page 231 Curb View Alarm Warning Press the customization button until CURB VIEW: Press the customization button until ALARM OFF appears in the display. To select your WARNING: BOTH appears in the display. To preference for curb view, press the select button select your preference for alarm warning, press the while CURB VIEW: OFF is displayed on the select button while ALARM WARNING: BOTH is...
Page 232 Language If you accidentally choose a language that you do not want or understand, press and Press the customization button until LANGUAGE: hold the customization button and the trip ENGLISH appears in the display. To select information button at the same time. The DIC your preference for display language, press the will begin scrolling through the languages select button while LANGUAGE: ENGLISH...
Page 233 Units economy in miles per gallon (MPG). If METRIC (km/L) is chosen, all information will be displayed Press the customization button until UNITS: U.S. in metric units. For example, distance will be (ENGLISH) appears in the display. To select displayed in kilometers (km) and fuel economy in English or metric, press the select button while kilometers per liter (km/L).
Page 234: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far greater with its features. access to audio stations and song listings. Driving without distraction is a necessity for a Giving extended attention to entertainment safer driving experience.
Page 235 While your vehicle is parked: Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions of • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. your vehicle operate through the radio/ • Familiarize yourself with its operation. entertainment system. If that equipment is •...
Page 236: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with CD (Base) The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes. Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display. AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or evening hours.
Page 237 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in RDS features are available for use only on FM the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 238 Finding a Station For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, display options are station name, RDS station FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The frequency, PTY (program type), and the name of display shows the selection.
Page 239 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by ®...
Page 240 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station The radio saves separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source. (RDS and XM™) ® If the radio has the Bose audio system, the AUTO To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform EQ settings are either CUSTOM or TALK.
Page 241 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be type select mode.
Page 242 RDS Messages LOCKED: This message is displayed when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up. Take INFO (Information): If the current station has a the vehicle to your dealer for service. message, the information symbol displays. If any error occurs repeatedly, or if an error cannot Press this button to see the message.
Page 243 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDs more than one CD into the slot at a time, or and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you manner.
Page 244 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the to quickly reverse within a track. Press and hold start of the current or to the previous track. Press this pushbutton for less than two seconds to the right arrow to go to the start of the next reverse at six times the normal playing speed.
Page 245 • BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or while a CD is playing. The inactive CD remains upside down. inside the radio for future listening. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
Page 246: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 247 XM™ Satellite Radio Service DISPL (Display): When the ignition is turned off, press this knob to display the time. XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change the the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. display while using RDS.
Page 248 AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to volume, the audio system adjusts automatically go to the next or to the previous station and to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. stay there.
Page 249 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until ® programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by BASS, MID (midrange) (without Bose ), or TREB performing the following steps:...
Page 250 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) displays. following: Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right 1.
Page 251 BAND (AF – Alternate Frequency): Alternate INFO (Information): If the current station has a frequency lets the radio switch to a stronger station message, the information symbol displays. with the same program type. To turn alternate Press this button to see the message. The frequency on, press and hold BAND for message can display the artist, song title, call in two seconds.
Page 252 If the station does not broadcast traffic LOCKED: This message is displayed when the ® announcements, press the TRAF button and the THEFTLOCK system has locked up. Take radio seeks to a station that does. When a station your vehicle to your dealer for service. that broadcasts traffic announcements is found, If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot the radio stops seeking and TRAF displays.
Page 253 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size more than one CD into the slot at a time, or CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you same manner.
Page 254 4 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton DISPL (Display): Press this knob to see how to advance quickly within a track. Press and long the current track has been playing. ET and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to the elapsed time of the track displays.
Page 255: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
CD Messages Radio with Six-Disc CD CHECK CD: If this message appears on the display and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of the following reasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to normal, the CD should play. •...
Page 256 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. FM stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 257 Finding a Station For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, display options are station name, RDS station FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The frequency, PTY, and the name of the program display shows the selection.
Page 258 To scan preset stations, press and hold either To store an equalization setting to a preset station the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than perform the following: four seconds. PSC displays and a double beep 1. Tune to the preset station. sounds.
Page 259 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the button to select customized equalization settings middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob designed for country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock, when no tone or speaker controls display. and classical.
Page 260 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. Up 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be type select mode.
Page 261 RDS Messages LOCKED: This message is displayed when the ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up. Take INFO (Information): If the current station has a the vehicle to your dealer for service. message, INFO displays. Press this button to If any error occurs repeatedly, or if an error cannot see the message.
Page 262 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of more than one CD into the slot at a time, or recording, the quality of the music that has been attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you recorded, and the way the CD-R has been could damage the CD player.
Page 263 Playing a Speciﬁc Loaded CD To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. For every CD loaded, a number displays. To play a speciﬁc CD, ﬁrst press the CD AUX button (if 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for not already in CD mode), then press the numbered two seconds.
Page 264 If the CD is not removed, after 25 seconds, the RPT (Repeat): With the repeat setting, one track CD automatically pulls back into the player. If CD or an entire CD can be repeated. is pushed back into the player, before the To use repeat, do the following: 25-second time period is complete, the player •...
Page 265 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting long the current track has been playing. To change while playing a CD. The equalization is stored the default on the display, track or elapsed time, whenever a CD is played.
Page 266 3. Select the desired CD by pressing the To delete tracks from the song list, perform the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK following steps: or TYPE right arrow to locate the track to 1. Turn the CD player on. be saved.
Page 267 CD Messages To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: CHECK CD: If this message appears on the 1. Turn the CD player on. display and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list the following reasons: on.
Page 268: Using An Mp3
Listening to a DVD Using an MP3 If your vehicle has the Rear Seat MP3 CD-R Disc Entertainment (RSE) system and a DVD is MP3 Format playing, the DVD symbol displays indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal to through your vehicle’s speakers.
Page 269 Empty Directory or Folder The player is able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, and If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in 255 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, folder names, or playlist the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/ names can use more disc memory space than subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly...
Page 270 Order of Play File System and Naming Tracks are played in the following order: The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays playlist and continues sequentially through the ﬁle name without the extension (such...
Page 271 If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD If there is no apparent damage, try a known in the player it stays in the player. When good CD. the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught to play where it stopped, if it was the last selected in the CD player.
Page 272 6 RDM (Random): Press and release this 2 FLD (Next Folder): Press this pushbutton to pushbutton to play the tracks of a current folder or go to the ﬁrst track in the next folder. Press this playlist, in random order. FLDR RDM displays. button while in folder random to go to the ﬁrst Once all of the tracks a current folder or playlist track in the next folder and random the tracks...
Page 273 To change the default on the display, press the TUNE : Turn the TUNE knob to fast track DISPL knob until you see the desired display, then reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders press and hold this knob for two seconds. The or playlists.
Page 274: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages If you have a Radio with CD or Radio with Six-Disc CD, you can receive these radio display messages. Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Page 275 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Song/Program Title No song title information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel.
Page 276 If you have a Radio with CD (MP3), you can receive these radio display messages. Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696).
Page 277: Navigation/Radio System
Radio Display Message Condition Action Required Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category. the chosen category The system is working properly. XM Lock Theft lock active The XM™ receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle.
Page 278 Parental Control Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones This button is located behind the video screen. when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to the batteries may need to be replaced.
Page 279 Stereo RCA Jacks Foam ear pads on these headphones may become worn or damaged. The headphone foam ear pads The RCA jacks are located behind the video can become damaged if they are not handled or screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video stored properly.
Page 280 How to Change the Video Format when in The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, the Auxiliary Mode if there is audio available. See “Headphones” The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. previously for more information.
Page 281 Video Screen The video screen contains the IR transmitters for the wireless headphones and the IR receivers The video screen is located in the overhead for the remote control. If the screen is in the closed console. position, the signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote control.
Page 282 DVD Player Buttons (Without Sunroof) The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in. The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs. Standard audio CDs, CD-R, CD-RW, Video CD and Photo CD/CD-R media are fully supported by this DVD player.
Page 283 (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD or CD. color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, Press this button twice to return to the beginning and dynamic range compression. The dynamic of the DVD.
Page 284 DVD Player Buttons (With Sunroof) If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control. Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or the previews.
Page 285 Ejecting a Disc (DVD Player Remote Control without Sunroof) To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate window below the video screen and press the to eject the disc. There is not an eject button on desired button.
Page 286 Remote Control Buttons (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs. (Audio): Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played.
Page 287 (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access to return to the start of the current track or chapter. the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every Press this button again to return to the previous DVD.
Page 288 Battery Replacement (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding, To change the batteries, do the following: press this button again. This button may not 1. Remove the battery compartment door located work when the DVD is playing the copyright on the bottom of the remote control.
Page 289 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input in on or accessory. picture moves or scrolls. connections at both The parental control devices. button might have been Change the Video turned on.
Page 290 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action After stopping the player, If the stop button was Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, I push Play but pressed one time, the headphone audio cuts low batteries, reception sometimes the DVD DVD player will resume out or buzzes.
Page 291 DVD Messages DVD Distortion The following errors may be displayed on the There may be an experience with audio distortion video screen: in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Disc Format Error: This message will be Positioning Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the mobile fax, or walkie talkies.
Page 292: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. However, the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to. For example, rear seat passengers may listen to and control cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio...
Page 293: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature SEEK: Press this button to advance to the next station or track and stay there. The display ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of will show the selection. This function is inactive if your vehicle’s radio. The feature works the front seat passengers are listening to the automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle same audio source.
Page 294: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to go to the next available CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
Page 295: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals You may experience frequency interference and reach only about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). static during normal radio reception if items Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience causing the sound to fade in and out.
Page 296: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Care of the CD and DVD Player Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not cases or other protective cases and away from advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens direct sunlight and dust.
Page 297: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition the roof of your vehicle.
Page 298 NOTES...
Page 299: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and City Driving ..........338 Freeway Driving ........339 Your Vehicle ..........300 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....340 Defensive Driving ........300 Highway Hypnosis ........341 Drunken Driving ........301 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 300: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 301: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. driving is a national tragedy. It is the number For persons under 21, it is against the law in one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming every U.S.
Page 302 According to the American Medical Association, It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, with a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 303 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC There is something else about drinking and driving of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving that many people do not know. Medical research skills of many people are impaired at a BAC shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 304: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your See Brake System Warning Light on page 204. vehicle go where you want it to go. They are Braking action involves perception time and the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. reaction time.
Page 305: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 306 ABS can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Page 307: Braking In Emergencies
® StabiliTrak System Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or ® Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak always decrease stopping distance. If you get too Electronic Stability Control (ESC) which combines close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have antilock brake, traction and stability control time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly...
Page 308 ® For more information on the stability messages, The StabiliTrak system has three modes of see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 220. operation: STABILITRAK ON, TRACTION CONTROL OFF, and STABILITRAK OFF. ® When the StabiliTrak STABILITRAK ON -The vehicle will default to system is both on and STABILITRAK ON every time the driver starts the actively controlling...
Page 309 Traction Control Off It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary In this mode, stability control and brake-traction to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in control are functional. Engine speed management sand, mud, ice or snow, and you may want will be modiﬁed and the driven wheels can spin to “rock”...
Page 310 ® The following chart describes the StabiliTrak system events and the corresponding messages and lights that will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster. Vehicles with a DIC Vehicles without a DIC Event ® ® ® StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak DIC Message Indicator Light Indicator Light Service Light...
Page 311: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System (Trailblazer Ss)
® Notice: If the StabiliTrak light comes on due When road conditions allow, you may re-engage to heavy braking and/or because the traction the cruise control. See Cruise Control on page 174. control system has been continuously active, ® StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem do not allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin ®...
Page 312: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control Power Steering systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. If you lose power steering assist because the Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too engine stops or the system is not functioning, much of those places.
Page 313: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 314: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, you are driving.
Page 315 • • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your someone is not trying to pass you as you pull pass.
Page 316: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you Let us review what driving experts say about what want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly happens when the three control systems —...
Page 317: Competitive Driving
Competitive Driving Off-Road Driving (Except SS) See your warranty book before using your vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have for competitive driving. After reviewing your four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 304. warranty book, please see the GM Performance If your vehicle does not have four-wheel drive, Parts website or catalog for parts and equipment you should not drive off-road unless you are on...
Page 318 Before You Go Off-Roading Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done. Check to CAUTION: make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properly attached.
Page 319 Environmental Concerns There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Off-road driving can provide wholesome and • The heaviest things should be on the load satisfying recreation. However, it also raises ﬂoor and forward of the rear axle. Put environmental concerns.
Page 320: Traveling To Remote Areas
Traveling to Remote Areas Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan some things to keep in mind.
Page 321 Scanning the Terrain Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or Off-road driving can take you over many different bump can startle you if you are not prepared for kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with them.
Page 322 Driving on Off-Road Hills Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or sudden turns, or sudden braking. across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind of judgment and an understanding of what your alertness from driving on paved roads and...
Page 323: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is • Are there obstructions on the hill that can one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, descend, or cross.
Page 324 Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more you need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 325 • As you are backing down the hill, put your left What should I do if my vehicle stalls, hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock or is about to stall, and I cannot make it position. This way, you will be able to tell if the up the hill? wheels are straight and maneuver as you If this happens, there are some things you...
Page 326 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it. CAUTION: What should I do? Set the parking brake, put the transmission in Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the can cause your vehicle to roll even if the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 327 Driving Downhill If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help to consider a number of things: the brakes and they will not have to do all •...
Page 328 Are there some things I should not do Am I likely to stall when going downhill? when driving down a hill? It is much more likely to happen going uphill. Yes! These are important because if you But if it happens going downhill, here is what ignore them you could lose control and to do.
Page 329: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline • Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill across the incline of a hill. If this happens, wheels drop into a rut or depression, your you have to decide whether to try to drive across vehicle can tilt even more.
Page 330 What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 331 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so will not get good traction.
Page 332 Driving in Water CAUTION: Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Driving through rushing water can be Find out how deep the water is before you drive dangerous. Deep water can sweep your through it. If it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it —...
Page 333: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Remove any brush or debris that has collected • Since you cannot see as well, you may need on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. to slow down and keep more space between These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard.
Page 334: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 335 And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to CAUTION: go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 336 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can Notice: If you drive too quickly through build up under your tires that they can actually ride deep puddles or standing water, water can on the water. This can happen if the road is wet come in through your engine’s air intake and enough and you are going fast enough.
Page 337 Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Besides slowing down, allow some extra following distance. And be especially careful CAUTION: when you pass another vehicle. Allow yourself more clear room ahead, and be prepared to Flowing or rushing water creates strong have your view restricted by road spray.
Page 338: City Driving
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.
Page 339: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 340: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly If you must start when you are not fresh — such as over your shoulder to make sure there is not after a day’s work —...
Page 341: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir Is there actually such a condition as highway full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the •...
Page 342: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you are planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving (Except SS) on page 317 for information about driving off-road.
Page 343 • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide CAUTION: or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 344: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 345 Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 346 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
Page 347 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it CAUTION: go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat Snow can trap exhaust gases under your that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 348: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. Mud, Ice, or Snow If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth, you can In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, destroy the transmission.
Page 349: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 350: Loading Your Vehicle
Loading Your Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options.
Page 351 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available the size of the original equipment tires (C) and amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For example, if the “XXX” amount equals For more information on tires and inﬂation see 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb Tires on page 443 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on...
Page 352 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for Example 1 = Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) Occupant Weight 750 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
Page 353 Your vehicle may have an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload your vehicle. See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 361 for additional information. Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity...
Page 354 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, cargo, and trailer tongue weight, CAUTION: if pulling a trailer. The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the Do not load your vehicle any heavier than maximum weights for the front and rear axles, the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 355: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
If you put things inside your vehicle — like There is also important loading information for suitcases, tools, packages, or anything off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your else — they will go as fast as the vehicle goes. Vehicle for Off-Road Driving”...
Page 356: Towing
Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. See “Dinghy Towing” and “Dolly Towing,” following. Towing Your Vehicle You may also need brakes for the vehicle being towed. See your dealer for additional trailering Consult your dealer or a professional towing information.
Page 357 All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive (TrailBlazer SS) transmissions have no provisions for internal Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with lubrication while being towed. To properly tow these all four wheels on the ground, or even with only vehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer.
Page 358 Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 6. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is ﬁrmly attached to 1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). the towing vehicle. 2. Turn the engine off, but leave the ignition on. 7.
Page 359 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles 6. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N). See Four-Wheel Drive on page 122 for Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be dolly towed with the proper procedure to select the the rear wheels on the ground. NEUTRAL (N) position for your vehicle. Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 7.
Page 360 Rear Towing 4. Follow the dolly manufacturer’s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the (Two-Wheel or Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) tow vehicle. Use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position.
Page 361: Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System
Electronically Controlled Air The ignition has to be on for the system to inﬂate, in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride Suspension System height after loading. The system can lower the vehicle to the standard ride height after Your vehicle may be equipped with an unloading with the ignition on and also for up to electronically controlled air suspension system...
Page 362: Indicator Light
Overload Protection Indicator Light The air suspension system is equipped with The indicator light on the inﬂator switch in the rear overload protection. Overload protection is passenger compartment also serves as an designed to protect the air suspension system, indicator for internal system error. If the indicator and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle light is ﬂashing without the load leveling function is overloaded.
Page 363: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty. CAUTION: Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 364 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: If you do, here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer, • There are many different laws, including speed • the weight of the trailer tongue limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 365 Look in the following chart to ﬁnd the maximum trailer weight for your vehicle. Vehicle Axle Ratio Max.Trailer Wt. *GCWR 3.42 5,400 lbs (2 449 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 2WD TrailBlazer (L6 Engine) 3.73 5,900 lbs (2 676 kg) 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg) 4.10 6,400 lbs (2 903 kg)
Page 366: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
You can ask your dealer for our trailering because your vehicle will be carrying that weight, information or advice, or you can write us at the too. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 350 for address listed in your Warranty and Owner more information about your vehicle’s maximum Assistance Information Booklet.
Page 367 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue It has a GVWR of 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg), weight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch a RGAWR of 4,000 lbs (1 814 kg) and a extension that will position the hitch ball closest GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating) of to the vehicle.
Page 368 But let’s say your speciﬁc vehicle is equipped with RGAWR. The effect of tongue weight is about some of the latest options and you have a front 1.5 times the actual weight. Dividing the 900 lbs seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you with being able to some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well.
Page 369 Hitches If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. ample room when turning to avoid contact between Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads the trailer and the bumper.
Page 370 Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer If your trailer weighs more than 1,500 lbs (680 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes — and CAUTION: they must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be If you have a rear-most window open and able to install, adjust and maintain them properly.
Page 371 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of CAUTION: (Continued) experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with • If exhaust does come into your vehicle the added weight of the trailer.
Page 372 Following Distance Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead trailering could cause the trailer to come in as you would when driving your vehicle without contact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could be a trailer.
Page 373 When towing a trailer, the arrows on your You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift instrument panel will ﬂash for turns even if the the transmission to THIRD (3) or a lower gear, bulbs on the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may under heavy loads or hilly conditions.
Page 374 Parking on Hills CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in You really should not park your vehicle, PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something set.
Page 375 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal Schedule for more on this. Things that are down while you: especially important in trailer operation are •...
Page 376: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Running Lamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Dark Blue: Electric Brakes • Red: Battery Feed (The chassis wiring ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer...
Page 377 If you need to tow a light-duty trailer with a This harness also contains the following trailer standard four-way round pin connector, an adapter circuits that are not connected to the four-pin trailer connector is available from your dealer. connector: •...
Page 378 NOTES...
Page 379: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............382 Engine Coolant .......... 411 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....382 Radiator Pressure Cap ......414 California Proposition 65 Warning ....383 Engine Overheating ........414 Doing Your Own Service Work ....383 Cooling System .........
Page 380 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ............443 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..486 Winter Tires ..........444 Spare Tire ..........489 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 445 Appearance Care ........489 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....449 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..
Page 381 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........499 Power Windows and Other Power Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 499 Options ..........500 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....499 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 501 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ....501 Electrical System ........
Page 382: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 383: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and metric reproductive harm.
Page 384: Adding Equipment To The Outside
Adding Equipment to the Outside Gasoline Octane of Your Vehicle If your vehicle has the 4.2L L6 engine (VIN Code S) or the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code M), use regular Things you might add to the outside of your unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 385: Gasoline Speciﬁcations
Gasoline Speciﬁcations If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used, repairs may not be At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM covered by your warranty. speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada.
Page 386: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers General Motors recommends against the use of and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce be available in your area. General Motors the life of spark plugs and the performance of recommends that you use these gasolines if they the emission control system may be affected.
Page 387: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
Page 388 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll the tank and wait a few seconds after you have CAUTION: ﬁnished pumping before removing the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon If you spill fuel and then something as possible.
Page 389: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly installed. See Check Gas Cap Light on page 215 for more information. CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it...
Page 390: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood 1. To open the hood, ﬁrst pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located CAUTION: inside the vehicle under the instrument Things that burn can get on hot engine panel on the parts and start a ﬁre.
Page 391 Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod. Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer. Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) above the vehicle and release it to latch fully.
Page 392: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.2L L6 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 393 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cleaner/Filter on page 406. Cap on page 414. B. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling H. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine System on page 416. Oil”...
Page 394 When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 395 A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure System on page 416. Cap on page 414. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND). Cleaner/Filter on page 406. See Jump Starting on page 429.
Page 396 When you open the hood on the 6.0L V8 TrailBlazer SS engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 397 A. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling G. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure System on page 416. Cap on page 414. B. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Marked GND). Cleaner/Filter on page 406. See Jump Starting on page 429.
Page 398: Engine Oil
Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
Page 399 This section explains what kind of oil to use. For See Engine Compartment Overview on page 392 engine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities and for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. Speciﬁcations on page 510. Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range.
Page 400 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: Except Vehicles with 6.0L V8 (VIN Code H) • GM6094M Engine Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M. You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M.
Page 401 Oils meeting these Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as requirements should meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing also have the starburst the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed symbol on the For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure container. This symbol to use the recommended oil can result in indicates that the oil engine damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 402 For 6.0L V8 (VIN Code H) Engine Look for two things: Vehicles Only • GM4718M Your vehicle’s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as synthetic. However, not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard.
Page 403 Oils meeting these Substitute Engine Oil: When adding oil to requirements should maintain engine oil level, oil meeting GM also have the starburst Standard GM4718M may not be available. symbol on the You can add substitute oil designated container. This symbol SAE 5W-30 with the starburst symbol at indicates that the oil all temperatures.
Page 404: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles (1 000 km). It is possible that, if you When to Change Engine Oil are driving under the best conditions, the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you necessary for over a year.
Page 405 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle your skin for very long.
Page 406: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine To inspect the air cleaner/ﬁlter remove the ﬁlter Compartment Overview from the vehicle and lightly shake the ﬁlter to on page 392 for the release loose dust and dirt. If the ﬁlter remains location of the engine caked with dirt, a new ﬁlter is required.
Page 407: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid CAUTION: When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Operating the engine with the air A good time to check your automatic transmission cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed. to be burned.
Page 408 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the Let the engine run at idle for ﬁve minutes if outside transmission ﬂuid level if you have been driving: temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), you may have to idle •...
Page 409 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Flip the handle up and then remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. The automatic transmission dipstick handle with this symbol on it is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side 3.
Page 410 Consistency of Readings Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage your vehicle, Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using and the damages may not be covered the procedure described previously. Consistency by your warranty. Always use the automatic (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining transmission ﬂuid listed in Recommended proper ﬂuid level.
Page 411: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant • Protect against rust and corrosion. • Help keep the proper engine temperature. The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® • Let the warning lights and gages work as DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is they should.
Page 412 What to Use Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water badly damaged. The repair cost would not be ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant. If you use covered by your warranty.
Page 413 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper The engine coolant ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank is in the recovery tank. engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The cap has CAUTION: this symbol on it.
Page 414: Radiator Pressure Cap
Radiator Pressure Cap Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank, but be careful not to spill it. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine CAUTION: damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured.
Page 415 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see CAUTION: or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a Steam from an overheated engine can little too hot when you: burn you badly, even if you just open the...
Page 416: Cooling System
Cooling System If you no longer have the overheat warning, you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower for When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is about 10 minutes. If the warning does not what you will see: come back on, you can drive normally.
Page 417 The coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump, or somewhere else in the cooling system. 5.3L V8 Engine shown, 6.0L V8 Engine similar CAUTION: A.
Page 418 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If there seems to be no leak, start the engine again. The engine cooling fan speed should Recovery Tank increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing If you have not found a problem yet, but the the accelerator pedal down.
Page 419 Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and CAUTION: other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn CAUTION: you badly.
Page 420 How to Add Coolant to the Radiator ® 3. Fill the radiator with the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up to the base of the ﬁller 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap neck. See Engine Coolant on page 411 when the cooling system, including the for more information about the proper radiator pressure cap and upper radiator...
Page 421 4. Then ﬁll the coolant recovery tank to the 6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel FULL COLD mark. the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery 7.
Page 422: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. See Engine When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster Compartment Overview to provide more air to cool the engine. In most on page 392 for everyday driving conditions the clutch is not reservoir location.
Page 423: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 527. 1. Turn the key off and let the engine Always use the proper ﬂuid.
Page 424: Brakes
Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Open the cap with the Brake Fluid washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid Your brake master until the tank is full. See cylinder reservoir is Engine Compartment ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake Overview on page 392 ﬂuid.
Page 425 Checking Brake Fluid So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will the cap.
Page 426: Brake Wear
Brake Wear Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the CAUTION: brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 427 Replacing Brake System Parts Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten many parts have to be of top quality and work well wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque together if the vehicle is to have really good speciﬁcations.
Page 428: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery. 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) When it is time for a new battery, get one that has cable from the battery.
Page 429: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may your vehicle. want to use another vehicle and some jumper 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a cables to start your vehicle.
Page 430 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting CAUTION: procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Using a match near a battery can cause Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle.
Page 431 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to CAUTION: the positive (+) terminal of the dead Fans or other moving engine parts can battery. Use a injure you badly. Keep your hands away remote positive (+) from moving parts once the engine is terminal if the running.
Page 432 Do not let the other end touch anything until The remote negative (−) terminal is located on the next step. The other end of the negative (−) the front engine lift bracket for the 4.2L L6 cable does not go to the dead battery. It engine, and on the accessory drive bracket for goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part the 5.3L or 6.0L V8 engines.
Page 433 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 434: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to When to Check Lubricant raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. It is not necessary to regularly check ﬂuid unless Use care not to overtighten the plug.
Page 435: Four-Wheel Drive
How to Check Lubricant What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 527. For vehicles equipped with the SS package, to add lubricant when the level is low, use SAE 75W–90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 436: Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant Front Axle To get an accurate When to Check Lubricant reading, the vehicle It is not necessary to regularly check front axle should be on a ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear level surface.
Page 437: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see to add some lubricant. Replacement Bulbs on page 439. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the section, contact your dealer.
Page 438: Taillamps And Turn Signal Lamps
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate/Liftglass on page 106 for more information. 2. Remove the two screws from the taillamp assembly. 4. Unclip the wiring harness (A) and remove the three retaining screws (B) from the socket plate. 5.
Page 439: License Plate Lamp
11. Reinstall the two screws and tighten. 4. Install the new bulb. 12. Close the liftgate. 5. Replace the lamp assembly lens and tighten the screws. License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1.
Page 440: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 517. Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 441 3. Remove the insert from the blade assembly. 5. Be sure that the notches are locked by the The insert has two notches at one end that are bottom claws. Make sure that all other claws are locked by the bottom claws of the blade properly locked on both sides of the insert slots.
Page 442 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of rest position. the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass.
Page 443: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet resulting accident could cause serious for details.
Page 444: Winter Tires
Low-Proﬁle Performance Tire Winter Tires (Trailblazer SS) For cold weather driving conditions you may prefer to get tires designed for snow or ice, if your If your vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires, they vehicle has P255/50R20 size tires. See your are classiﬁed as low-proﬁle performance tires.
Page 445: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into the tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction sidewall. The following illustrations are examples type, and service description.
Page 446 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 465.
Page 447 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed and numbers following DOT code are the Tire to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all date the tire was manufactured.
Page 448: Tire Size
Tire Size (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter P The following examples show the different parts of as the ﬁrst character in the tire size means a a tire size. passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 449: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is inches. located between the plies and the tread. Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing (F) Service Description: The service description materials.
Page 450 DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) vehicles.
Page 451 Occupant Distribution: Designated seating Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the positions. ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that Rim: A metal support for a tire and upon which faces outward when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 452: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards): A tire information system that Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s operate effectively. traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that government testing procedures.
Page 453 How to Check A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check below the driver’s door latch. This label tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are shows your vehicle’s original equipment tires properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 454: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation If your vehicle has P255/50R20 104V size tires installed on the rear axle, they will require inﬂation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds above 99 mph (160 km/h). Set the cold CAUTION: inﬂation pressure, for the rear tires only, to the maximum inﬂation pressure shown on the Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) tire sidewall, or 38 psi (262 kPa), whichever is...
Page 455: Tire Pressure Monitor System
For this example, you would set the inﬂation The TPMS is designed to alert the driver if a low pressure for high-speed driving at 38 psi (262 kPa). tire pressure condition exists. If your vehicle has the Driver Information Center (DIC) steering The inﬂation pressure for the front tires should be wheel control buttons, tire pressure levels set to the cold tire inﬂation pressure shown on...
Page 456 For additional information and details about As an added safety the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation feature, your vehicle and Displays on page 217 and DIC Warnings has been equipped and Messages on page 220. with a tire pressure monitoring system You may notice, during cooler weather conditions, (TPMS) that illuminates...
Page 457 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a The Tire and Loading Information label (tire TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the information placard) shows the size of your system is not operating properly. The TPMS vehicle’s original tires and the correct inﬂation malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure for your vehicle’s tires when they are cold.
Page 458 TPMS Sensor Identiﬁcation Codes The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation 1. Set the parking brake. code. Any time you replace one or more of the TPMS sensors or rotate the vehicle’s tires, the 2.
Page 459 5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap 9. After hearing the conﬁrming horn chirp for the stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by driver’s side rear tire, check to see if the TPMS increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure warning light is still ﬂashing.
Page 460: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Federal Communications Commission Tire Inspection and Rotation (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 461 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 510. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time.
Page 462: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires One way to tell when it is for your vehicle. The original equipment tires time for new tires is to installed on your vehicle, when it was new, check the treadwear were designed to meet General Motors Tire indicators, which will...
Page 463 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, control while driving. If you mix tires of the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop different sizes, brands, or types (radial cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and bias-belted tires) the vehicle may not and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing handle properly, and you could have a...
Page 464: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label. CAUTION: This label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 350, If you add different sized wheels, your for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label.
Page 465: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating Quality grades can be found where applicable based on the wear rate of the tire when tested on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed and maximum section width.
Page 466: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the and balanced carefully at the factory to give you generation of heat and its ability to dissipate the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 467: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Using the wrong replacement wheels, nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle replace it (except some aluminum wheels, can be dangerous.
Page 468: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not dangerous. You cannot know how it has enough clearance. Tire chains used on been used or how far it has been driven. a vehicle without the proper amount of It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 469: Accessory Inﬂator
Accessory Inﬂator You may have an air inﬂator kit that is located in the glove compartment. It includes Your vehicle may have an accessory inﬂator a 22 ft (6.7 m) hose with three nozzle adapters. system. You can inﬂate things like basketballs and To use the accessory inﬂator, do the following: bicycle tires.
Page 470 4. Press and release the switch to turn the air Place the inﬂator kit tools in the pouch and store inﬂator on. The indicator light will remain on it in its proper location. Remove the inﬂator when the inﬂator is running. hose from the outlet during loading and unloading.
Page 471: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 472: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, Turn on your hazard warning ﬂashers. See be sure the transfer case is in a drive Hazard Warning Flashers on page 170 for gear —...
Page 473: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks. The jacking equipment needed to remove the spare tire is stored under the rear seat. To release The following information will tell you how to use the jack from its holder, turn the knob on the the jack and change a tire.
Page 474 A. Wheel Wrench B. Hoist Shaft C. Extension D. Retainer E. Spare or Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Up) The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench (A), wheel blocks (B), extension(s) (socket end) (C), handle (jack end) (D), and jack (E). 1.
Page 475 3. Insert the socket end of the extension (C) on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole. It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper. Be sure the socket end of the extension (C) connects to the hoist shaft.
Page 476 6. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle. Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle. 7. Put the spare tire near the ﬂat tire. 5.
Page 477: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. Front Position Rear Position A. Front Frame/Rear Axle B. Handle C. Extension 2. Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by D.
Page 478 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: 5.
Page 479 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take CAUTION: (Continued) off the ﬂat tire. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Page 480 CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Put the nuts on by hand. Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel. 10.
Page 481 Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. CAUTION: To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly and to the proper torque speciﬁcation. See tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 510 for the wheel nut torque speciﬁcation.
Page 482: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System CAUTION: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from Someone standing too close during the suddenly falling off your vehicle if the cable holding procedure could be injured by the jack.
Page 483 2. If visible, ﬁrst try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4.
Page 484 8. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire 11. If the spare tire is stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in hanging from the place. The secondary latch has released and cable, insert the spare tire is balancing on the jack. the socket end of the extension 9.
Page 485 13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.
Page 486: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire CAUTION: and Tools The underbody-mounted spare tire needs CAUTION: to be stored with the valve stem pointing up. If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing downward, its Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment secondary latch will not work properly in the passenger compartment of the and the spare tire could loosen and...
Page 487 Follow this diagram to store the 3. Make sure the valve stem is pointed up and underbody-mounted ﬂat or spare tire. to the rear. 4. Pull the retainer (D) through the wheel. A. Wheel Wrench 5. Put the socket end of the extension (C) B.
Page 488 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, A. Handle D. Extension(s) pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. B. Wheel Wrench E. Knob If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench and C. Instruction Label F.
Page 489: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Appearance Care Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inﬂated spare Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle tire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inﬂation pressure regularly. See Inﬂation - Tire Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its Pressure on page 452 and Loading Your Vehicle best if it is cleaned often.
Page 490 Remove any accidental over-spray from other Do not clean your vehicle using the following surfaces immediately. To prevent over-spray, apply cleaners or techniques: cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. • Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface.
Page 491: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each attachment frequently to remove dust and loose time it becomes soiled.
Page 492: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap remove dust.
Page 493: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to CAUTION: keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water.
Page 494: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if and lenses.
Page 495: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Windshield, Backglass, and Aluminum Wheels Wiper Blades Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or If the windshield is not clear after using the cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters chrome-plated wheels, you could damage when running, wax, sap or other material may the surface of the wheel(s).
Page 496: Tires
Sheet Metal Damage Notice: If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet tire cleaning brushes, you could damage metal repair or replacement, make sure the body the aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 497: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and Some weather and atmospheric conditions can dust control can collect on the underbody. create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can If these are not removed, corrosion and rust fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the can develop on the underbody parts such as vehicle.
Page 498: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, Oil Remover and asphalt.
Page 499: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) engine, speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box.
Page 500: Electrical System
Electrical System Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses. Add-On Electrical Equipment An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off. If this happens, have your headlamp Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your wiring checked right away.
Page 501: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Engine Compartment Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical problems. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
Page 502 L6 Engine Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Suspension Headlamp Passenger’s Side High-Beam Back-Up Trailer Lamps Headlamp...
Page 503 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver’s Side High-Beam Automatic Shift Lock Control Headlamp System Driver’s Side Low-Beam Transmission Control Module Headlamp (TCM) Canister Windshield Wiper Backup Automatic Transfer Case Powertrain Control Module 1 Windshield Washer Oxygen Sensor Powertrain Control Module B Air Conditioning Fog Lamps Truck Body Controller 1...
Page 504 Relays Usage Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Headlamp Driver Module Rear Window Wiper/Washer Starter Fog Lamps Electric Adjustable Pedal Horn Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Solenoid Fuel Pump Powertrain Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp Miscellaneous Usage Air Conditioning Instrument Panel Battery Cooling Fan...
Page 505 V8 Engine Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Electrically-Controlled Air Passenger’s Side Low-Beam Suspension Headlamp Passenger’s Side High-Beam Back-Up-Trailer Lamps Headlamp...
Page 506 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver’s Side High-Beam Automatic Shift Lock Control Headlamp System Driver’s Side Low-Beam Engine 1 Headlamp Backup Windshield Wiper Powertrain Control Module 1 Automatic Transfer Case Powertrain Control Module Windshield Washer Air Conditioning Powertrain Control Module B Injector Bank A Fog Lamps Trailer...
Page 507: Rear Underseat Fuse Block
Rear Underseat Fuse Block Fuses Usage Vehicle Stability Enhancement ® System (StabiliTrak Regulated Voltage Control Relays Usage Headlamp Washer Rear Window Wiper Fog Lamps Horn Fuel Pump Windshield Washer High-Beam Headlamp Air Conditioning Cooling Fan Headlamp Driver Module Starter Electric Adjustable Pedal Powertrain Miscellaneous Usage...
Page 508 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Door Control Module Rear Fog Lamps Driver Door Control Module Blank Liftgate Module 2 Truck Body Controller 2 Truck Body Controller 3 Power Seats...
Page 509 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Rear Wiper Parking Lamps Driver Door Module Truck Body Controller Accessory Ampliﬁer Truck Body Controller 5 Passenger Door Module Front Wipers Rear Climate Controls Vehicle Stop Driver Side Rear Parking Lamps Transmission Control Module Blank Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B Vehicle Center High-Mounted Front Parking Lamps Stoplamp (CHMSL)
Page 510: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 527 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood.
Page 511 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC™ 4.2L L6 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 6.0L V8 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm)
Page 512 NOTES...
Page 513: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 514 Owner Checks and Services ..... 523 Introduction ..........514 At Each Fuel Fill ........523 Maintenance Requirements ......514 At Least Once a Month ......524 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 515 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 514: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level prescribed in this manual are necessary to and change as recommended. keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Page 515: Your Vehicle And The Environment
Your Vehicle and the Environment Using the Maintenance Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to We at General Motors want to help you keep your keep your vehicle in good working condition, but vehicle in good working condition. But we do also helps the environment.
Page 516 This schedule is for vehicles that: • CAUTION: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Performing maintenance work on a See Loading Your Vehicle on page 350. vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do •...
Page 517: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information When the change engine oil light or CHANGE on page 555. ENGINE OIL DIC message comes on, it means Owner Checks and Services on page 523 tells you that service is required for your vehicle.
Page 518 If the engine oil life system is ever reset Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the light accidentally, you must service your vehicle within or message comes on within 10 months since 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was Remember to reset the oil life system whenever performed.
Page 519 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 398. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 404. An Emission Control Service. • • Visually check for any leaks or damage. See footnote (j). Inspect engine air cleaner ﬁlter.
Page 520: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 521: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) V8 engine only: Inspect spark plug • wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 522 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or anchorages are working properly. Look for any more of these conditions: other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
Page 523: Owner Checks And Services
At Each Fuel Fill (k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. It is important to perform these underhood checks (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive at each fuel ﬁll. cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary.
Page 524: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. CAUTION: Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 452.
Page 525 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 526 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 527: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, GM4718M. Oils meeting this standard may be identiﬁed as part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained synthetic, and should also be from your dealer.
Page 528 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield SAE 75W-90 Synthetic ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Rear Axle Axle Lubricant (Except SS (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, Chassis Lubricant Model) in Canada 10953455) meeting (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in GM Speciﬁcation 9986115. Parking Brake Canada 88901242) or lubricant Cable Guides...
Page 529 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Constant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Velocity in Canada 88901242) or lubricant Points and in Canada 10953474). Universal Joint meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Hinges Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 530: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Automatic Transmission Filter Kit 24208576 TF337 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15036141 A2014C Engine Oil Filter 4.2 L6 89017342 PF61...
Page 531: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L V8 and 6.0L V8 Engines 4.2L V6 Engine...
Page 532: Maintenance Record
Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 514. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 523 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 533 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 534 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 535: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..536 Reporting Safety Defects ......554 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....536 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 539 United States Government ..... 554 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 536: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General...
Page 537 When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s the toll-free telephone number or write them at the facility. That is why we suggest you follow following address: Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern.
Page 538 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in that you do not feel your concerns have been the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Limited Alternatively, you may call the General Motors wants you to be aware of its participation in a...
Page 539: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center My GM Canada (Canada only) My GM Canada is a password-protected section Online Owner Center of gmcanada.com where you can save information (United States only) on GM vehicles, get personalized offers, and use handy tools and forms with greater ease. The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs.
Page 540: Customer Assistance For Text
Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 number for assistance. However, if a customer 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 be addressed to: www.gmcanada.com United States — Customer Assistance...
Page 541: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 542: Roadside Assistance Program
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. customer to get to the nearest service station As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside in Canada).
Page 543 • Additional Services for Canadian Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for Customers warranty service or in the event of a • Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, computer-personalized maps, highlighting your mud, or snow.
Page 544 Roadside Assistance cannot provide you and your family. Remember, we are only a timely assistance, your advisor may authorize phone call away. U.S. customers call Chevrolet you to secure local emergency road service, Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA and you will be reimbursed up to $100...
Page 545: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement To enhance your ownership experience, we and to an owner or driver when, in their sole our participating dealers are proud to offer...
Page 546 Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options When your vehicle requires warranty service, Warranty service can generally be completed you should contact your dealer and request an while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, appointment. By scheduling a service appointment GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by and advising your service consultant of your providing several transportation options.
Page 547 Additional Program Information In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited All program options, such as shuttle service, may reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may not be available at every dealer. Please contact be available.
Page 548: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
® Vehicle Data Collection and Event equipped with StabiliTrak , steering performance, including yaw rate, steering wheel angle, and Data Recorders lateral acceleration, is also recorded. This information has been used to improve vehicle Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, crash performance and may be used to improve has a number of sophisticated computer systems crash performance of future vehicles and...
Page 549: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is • use the data for GM research needs, damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed •...
Page 550 Repair Facility Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed GM also recommends that you choose a collision from vehicles that were total losses in prior repair facility that meets your needs before you accidents.
Page 551 • If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company Give only the necessary and requested may require you to have insurance that assures information to police and other parties involved repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment in the accident. Do not discuss your personal Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine condition, mental frame of mind, or anything Manufacturer replacement parts.
Page 552 • • Gather the important information you will need Choose a reputable collision repair facility for from the other driver. Things like name, your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer address, phone number, driver’s license or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, damage, make sure you are comfortable with model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation...
Page 553 Managing the Vehicle Damage Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Repair Process Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance In the event that your vehicle requires damage coverage does not pay the full cost. repairs, GM recommends that you take an active If another party’s insurance company is paying for role in its repair.
Page 554: Reporting Safety Defects
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 you will notify General Motors. Please call the (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA Chevrolet Motor Division 400 Seventh Street, SW.
Page 555: Service Publications Ordering
Service Bulletins In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Service Bulletins give technical service information General Motors of Canada Limited needed to knowledgeably service General Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains 1908 Colonel Sam Drive instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 556 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual For Credit Card Orders Only will include the Maintenance Schedule for all (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 557 Airbag System (cont.) What Will You See After an Airbag Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 382 Inﬂates? ..........80 Accessory Inﬂator ........469 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....77 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......183 Where Are the Airbags? ......74 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar All-Wheel Drive ...........
Page 558 Appearance Care (cont.) Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ..498 Battery ............428 Washing Your Vehicle ......493 Electric Power Management ..... 182 Weatherstrips ........... 493 Run-Down Protection ....... 183 Windshield, Backglass, and Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....340 Wiper Blades ........495 Brake Ashtray(s) ............
Page 559 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ......49 Calibration ......133, 135, 138, 140 Infants and Young Children ......45 California Fuel ..........385 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..56 California Proposition 65 Warning ....383 Older Children ........... 42 Canadian Owners ...........
Page 560 Cleaning (cont.) Customer Assistance Information Underbody Maintenance ......497 Courtesy Transportation ......545 Washing Your Vehicle ......493 Customer Assistance for Text Weatherstrips ........... 493 Telephone (TTY) Users ......540 Windshield, Backglass, and Customer Assistance Offices ....540 Wiper Blades ........495 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....
Page 561 Door Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..188 Delayed Locking ........102 Dual Climate Control System ....... 185 Locks ............100 Power Door Locks ........101 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..... 277 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..102 Rear Door Security Locks ......105 Driver Position, Safety Belt ........
Page 562 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire ............471 Coolant ............ 411 Flat Tire, Changing ........472 Coolant Heater ......... 116 Flat Tire, Storing ......... 486 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 207 Fluid Drive Belt Routing ........531 Automatic Transmission ......407 Engine Compartment Overview ....392 Power Steering ........
Page 563 Gage Hazard Warning Flashers ......170 Check Gages Warning Light ..... 214 Head Restraints ..........17 Engine Coolant Temperature ....207 Headlamps ..........178 Fuel ............215 Automatic Headlamp System ....179 Oil Pressure ..........211 Bulb Replacement ........437 Speedometer ...........
Page 564 Ignition Positions ......... 113 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 445 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..45 Lamps Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ....... 452 Battery Run-Down Protection ....183 Instrument Panel Dome ............181 Overview ..........168 Dome Lamp Override ....... 181 Instrument Panel (I/P) Electric Power Management .....
Page 565 Light (cont.) Loss of Control ........... 316 Gate Ajar ..........214 Low Fuel Warning Light ....... 215 Highbeam On .......... 213 Luggage Carrier .......... 161 Low Fuel Warning ........215 Lumbar Malfunction Indicator ........ 208 Manual Controls ......... 10 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .... 200 Power Controls ..........
Page 566 Manual Seats ..........8 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ....11 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Message Manual ............. 277 DIC Warnings and Messages ....220 New Vehicle Break-In ........112 Mirrors Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..530 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass ..........
Page 567 Outlet(s), Accessory Power ......183 Passing ............314 ® Outside Passlock ............ 111 Convex Mirror .......... 144 Power Curb View Assist Mirror ......144 Accessory Outlet(s) ........183 Heated Mirrors ......... 145 Door Locks ..........101 Manual Mirrors ......... 143 Electrical System ........
Page 568 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ....174 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Radiator Pressure Cap ........ 414 Compass ..........138 Radios ............234 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Care of Your CD and DVD Player .... 296 Compass and Temperature Display ..140 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....
Page 569 Reporting Safety Defects Safety Belts (cont.) Canadian Government ......554 Questions and Answers About General Motors ........554 Safety Belts ..........25 United States Government ....... 554 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....38 Restraint System Check Rear Seat Passengers ....... 35 Checking the Restraint Systems ....
Page 570 Service ............382 Steering ............312 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....382 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....294 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......170 Vehicle ..........384 Storage Areas California Proposition 65 Warning ..... 383 Center Console Storage Area ....
Page 571 Tire Tires (cont.) Pressure Light .......... 207 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ... 466 Tires ............443 Wheel Replacement ......... 467 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..... 495 When It Is Time for New Tires ....462 Buying New Tires ........462 Winter Tires ..........
Page 572 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..... 466 Vehicle Different Size ........... 464 Control ............. 304 Replacement ..........467 Damage Warnings ........5 Where to Put the Restraint ......54 Loading ............ 350 Windows ............. 107 Symbols ............5 Power ............108 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......

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