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GMC 2007 Yukon Denali Owner's Manual

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2007 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual

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

Front Seats

.............................................. 9

Rear Seats

............................................. 17

Safety Belts

............................................ 37

Child Restraints

Airbag System

........................................ 90

Restraint System Check

Features and Controls .............................. 111

Keys

..................................................... 113

Doors and Locks

Windows

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

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

.................................................. 157

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OnStar

System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

...................................... 177

Sunroof

................................................ 184

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Instrument Panel ....................................... 187

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and

Indicators

.......................................... 226

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(s)

Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 343

Your Driving, the Road, and

Your Vehicle

..................................... 344

Towing

................................................. 400

Service and Appearance Care .................. 417

Service

................................................. 420

Fuel

...................................................... 423

Checking Things Under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

..................................... 470

Rear Axle

............................................. 470

Front Axle

............................................ 472

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Page 1 2007 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........187 Front Seats ..........9 Instrument Panel Overview ....190 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........17 ........215 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........
Page 2 Headlamp Aiming ......... 473 Maintenance Schedule ......547 Bulb Replacement ........ 476 Maintenance Schedule ......548 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..479 Customer Assistance Information ..... 569 Tires ............. 481 Customer Assistance and Information ..570 Appearance Care ........526 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: Canadian Owners
If the GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and the names YUKON and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
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 information 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 ............. 9 Right Front Passenger Position ....51 Power Seats ..........9 Center Front Passenger Position ....52 Power Lumbar ..........10 Rear Seat Passengers ........ 53 Heated Seats ..........11 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....56 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ....
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........90 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Where Are the Airbags? ......93 Vehicle ........... 106 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....96 Adding Equipment to Your What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....98 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats The power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats. • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding Power Seats the control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 10: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar • To raise the height of the support, press and hold the top of the control. • To lower the height of the support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support.
Page 11: Heated Seats
Heated Seats (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press this button to turn on the heated seat and seatback. The seats have the The light on the button will come on to indicate that heated seat feature, the feature is working. Press the button to cycle the buttons used through the temperature settings of high, medium, to control this feature...
Page 12: Memory Seat, Mirrors, And Pedals
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals To save your positions in memory, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the Your vehicle has the memory package. seatback recliner and lumbar, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a The controls for this comfortable position.
Page 13 Easy Exit Seat If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory The control for this feature is located on the feature is on, automatic seat, mirror, and driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. adjustable pedal movement will occur.
Page 14: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown The controls for the power reclining seatback are located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat control. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.
Page 15 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: For proper protection when the vehicle is Sitting in a reclined position when your in motion, have the seatback upright. vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear Even if you buckle up, your safety belts your safety belt properly.
Page 16: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button (A), located on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. The front seats may have head restraints that also tilt forward and rearward.
Page 17: Rear Seats
Rear Seats (Heated Seat): To heat the seat cushion, press the button with the heated seat symbol. Heated Seats A heated seat symbol will be shown in the RSA display to indicate that the feature is on. The rear seats have the Press the button to cycle through the temperature heated seat feature, the settings of high, medium, and low, and to turn...
Page 18: 60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row)
60/40 Split Bench Seat (Second Row) If your vehicle has a 60/40 split bench, the seat(s) can be folded for additional cargo space or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them. These seats will have either the manual fold and tumble feature or the automatic seat release fold and tumble feature.
Page 19 If the seatback cannot fold ﬂat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 3. Lift the same lever again to release the rear of the seat from the ﬂoor. The seat will tumble forward.
Page 20 Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position CAUTION: To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: A safety belt that is improperly routed, 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the ﬂoor. not properly attached, or twisted will not The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the ﬂoor.
Page 21 Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats CAUTION: Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 22 Automatic Release Fold and Tumble 2. From the front seats, press one of the Feature automatic seat The transmission must be in PARK (P) for this release buttons feature to work. located on the overhead console. Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) CAUTION: Overhead Console Automatically folding and tumbling the...
Page 23 Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position CAUTION: To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the ﬂoor. A safety belt that is improperly routed, The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not properly attached, or twisted will not not latched to the ﬂoor.
Page 24 Folding and Tumbling the Second Row 2. Press the automatic seat release button Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Outside located on the panel behind the CAUTION: rear doors. Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 25: Bucket Seats (Second Row)
Bucket Seats (Second Row) Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback, do the following: If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can be reclined, the seats can be folded for additional cargo space, or folded and tumbled for easy entry and exit to the third row seats, if your vehicle has them.
Page 26 Manual Fold and Tumble Feature To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to To fold and tumble the seat, do the following: the seatback and the seatback will return to 1.
Page 27 If the seatback cannot fold ﬂat, try moving the front seat forward and/or put the front seatback in the upright position. 3. Lift the lever again to release the rear of the seat from the ﬂoor. The seat will tumble forward. The seatback will fold forward.
Page 28 Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats To return the seat to the sitting position, do the following: CAUTION: 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the ﬂoor. The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is not latched to the ﬂoor.
Page 29 Automatic Release Fold and Tumble 2. Lift the lever, located on the Feature bottom rear of the The transmission must be in PARK (P) for this second row seat on feature to work. the inboard side, to release the Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) seatback.
Page 30 Returning the Seat(s) to the Sitting Position 2. From the front seats, press one of To return the seat to the sitting position, do the the automatic following: seat release buttons 1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the ﬂoor. located on the The seatback cannot be raised if the seat is overhead console.
Page 31 Folding and Tumbling the Second Row 2. Press the automatic seat release button Seat(s) from the Third Row Seats or Outside located on the panel behind the CAUTION: rear doors. Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 32: Third Row Seat
Third Row Seat Unfolding the Seatback(s) To return the seatback to the upright position, If the vehicle has a third row seat, the seatback(s) do the following: can be folded and the entire seat can be tumbled, or removed from the vehicle. 1.
Page 33 Tumbling the Third Row Seat 4. Unlatch the seat from the ﬂoor by The seat can be tumbled forward for additional lifting the lever cargo space. located next to the carrying handle on To tumble the seat, do the following: the rear of the seat 1.
Page 34 Returning the Third Row Seat from a 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal seating position, CAUTION: do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for the seat.
Page 35 Removing the Third Row Seat Installing the Third Row Seat To install the seat, do the following: To remove the seat, do the following: 1. Open the liftgate to access the rear of the 1. Open the liftgate to access the controls for vehicle.
Page 36 5. Pull up on the seatback until it locks into the upright position. CAUTION: CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. If the seatback is not locked, it could The person wearing the belt could be move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 37: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 38 Why Safety Belts Work In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 39 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 40 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 41: Questions And Answers About
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 42: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are Be aware that there are special things to know in an accident —...
Page 43 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 60. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 44 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch The lap part of the belt should be worn low and plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 45 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 46 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 47 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 48 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 49 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 50: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 51: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
Page 52: Center Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 53: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. It is very important for rear seat passengers to Here is how to wear one properly. buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 54 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. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 60.
Page 55 The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. 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.
Page 56: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Here is how to install a comfort guide to the safety belt: 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 57 Third Row 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. If your vehicle has a third row, remove the The elastic cord must be under the belt. guide from its storage pocket on the side Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert of the seat.
Page 58 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 59: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met.
Page 60: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, Older Children you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 61 What is the proper way to wear safety belts? If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 62 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 rear seat outside position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 63: Infants And Young Children
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just CAUTION: touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped Infants and Young Children around their neck and the safety belt...
Page 64 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 65 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 66 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 67: 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 68 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint with 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 sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 69 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 70 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 73 for more information. the Vehicle A child 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 71 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 72: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be A child in a rear-facing child restraint can secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in be seriously injured or killed if the right a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 73: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CAUTION: Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during A child in a child restraint in the center driving or in a crash. This system is designed front seat can be badly injured or killed by to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 74 Lower Anchors In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle.
Page 75 Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 76 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor (Top Tether Anchor): Locations Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. Third Row — Two Passenger Second Row — 60/40 (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with (Lower Anchor):...
Page 77 For models with a three passenger third row seat, see the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the third row, if your vehicle has one. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. For models with 60/40 second row seating, the rear right side passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in...
Page 78 Second Row Seat — 60/40 Third Row Seat — Two or Three Passenger For models with 60/40 second row seating, the top For vehicles with a two passenger third row seat, tether anchors are located at the bottom rear of there is one top tether anchor located at the the seat cushion for each seating position in bottom rear of the seat cushion that can be used...
Page 79 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for For vehicles with a three passenger third row seat, there is one top tether anchor located at the the LATCH System bottom rear of the seat cushion that can be used for either the third row center or driver side CAUTION: seating position.
Page 80 CAUTION: CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor Children can be seriously injured or in the vehicle is designed to hold only strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped one child restraint. Attaching more than around their neck and the safety belt one child restraint to a single anchor continues to tighten.
Page 81 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends belts secured may cause damage to the safety that the top tether be attached, attach and belt or the seat. When removing the child tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, restraint, always remember to return the safety if the vehicle has one.
Page 82 If the position you are If the position you are using does not have a using has an adjustable head rest/restraint head rest/restraint and you are using a and you are using a dual tether, route single tether, raise the the tether over the head rest/restraint seatback.
Page 83: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child Rear Seat Position restraint when and as the instructions say. If your child restraint has the LATCH system, 1.
Page 84 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 85: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the Center Front Seat Position position that you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor.
Page 86: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can A rear seat is a safer place to secure a be seriously injured or killed if the right forward-facing child restraint.
Page 87 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure CAUTION: (Continued) the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as If you need to secure a forward-facing the instructions say.
Page 88 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 89 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 90: Airbag System
Airbag System Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger. of injury from the force of an inﬂating bag, all Your vehicle also has roof-mounted rollover airbags must inﬂate very quickly to do their job.
Page 91 CAUTION: CAUTION: Frontal airbags for the driver and right Both frontal and roof-mounted rollover front passenger are designed to deploy in airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than moderate to severe frontal and near the blink of an eye. If you are too close to frontal crashes.
Page 92 There is an airbag readiness light on the CAUTION: instrument panel cluster, which shows the Anyone who is up against, or very close to, airbag symbol. any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults, The system checks the airbag electrical system for but not for young children and infants.
Page 93: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel.
Page 94 The roof-mounted rollover airbag for the driver and The roof-mounted rollover airbag for the right front the person seated directly behind the driver is passenger and the person directly behind that located in the ceiling above the side windows. passenger is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 95 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 96: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal airbags, which adjust the restraint according The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal to crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to frontal sensors, which help the sensing system severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 97 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash Your vehicle has a seat position sensor which speeds. For example: enables the sensing system to monitor the fore and aft position of the driver’s seat. Seat • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the position sensors provide information that is used airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed to determine if the airbags should deploy at a...
Page 98: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an airbag should have inﬂated simply because In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the sensing system detects that the vehicle is repair costs were.
Page 99: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? Roof-mounted rollover airbags would not help you in many types of collisions, including many In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal frontal or near frontal collisions, and rear impacts. collisions, even belted occupants can contact Airbags should never be regarded as anything the steering wheel or the instrument panel.
Page 100: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag 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 101: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. deformation. Additional windshield breakage may The passenger airbag status indicator on the also occur from the right front passenger overhead console will be visible when you turn airbag.
Page 102 The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger’s CAUTION: seat and safety belt. The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly-seated A child in a rear-facing child restraint can occupant and determine if the passenger’s airbag should be enabled (may inﬂate) or not.
Page 103 • The right front passenger seat is occupied by CAUTION: (Continued) a smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints • Or, if there is a critical problem with the airbag If you need to secure a forward-facing system or the passenger sensing system.
Page 104 If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the and ask the person to place the seatback in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the vehicle and check with your dealer. seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 105 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 the airbag readiness light in the See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped instrument panel cluster ever comes on Vehicle on page 107 for more information about modiﬁcations that can affect how the system...
Page 106: 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 is serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in turned off and the battery is disconnected, several places around your vehicle. You do an airbag can still inﬂate during improper not want the system to inﬂate while someone is service.
Page 107: 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? Is there anything I might add to the front Changing or moving any parts of the or sides of the vehicle that could keep the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing airbags from working properly?
Page 108: 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 109: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they CAUTION: would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new parts.
Page 110 If an airbag inﬂates, you will need to replace After a crash you may need to replace the driver airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag and front passenger’s safety belt retractor system earlier in this section. assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed.
Page 111: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ............113 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..139 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..114 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 139 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Ignition Positions ........140 Operation ..........116 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ..... 141 Starting the Engine ........
Page 112 Section 2 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System ....166 Storage Areas ..........177 Universal Home Remote System Glove Box ..........177 (With Three Round LED) ....... 166 Cupholder(s) ..........177 Universal Home Remote System Instrument Panel Storage Area ....177 (With One Triangular LED) .....
Page 113: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 114: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Your vehicle has one double-sided key System for the ignition, all door locks, tailgate and Your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system side storage boxes. operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
Page 115 This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry At times you may notice a decrease in operating Canada. Operation is subject to the following range. This is normal for any RKE system. If two conditions: the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to 1.
Page 116: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m) away with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. If your vehicle has the remote start feature you can also start your vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Page 117 (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the (Liftglass): Press and hold this button on doors. If enabled through the Driver Information the RKE transmitter to open the liftglass. Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ﬂash once to & (Power Liftgate): Press and hold this button indicate locking has occurred.
Page 118 Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Battery Replacement Vehicle Under normal use, the battery in the RKE transmitter should last about four years. Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement at the normal range in any location.
Page 119 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter together. 5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the vehicle. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle.
Page 120 Laws in some communities may restrict the use of To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, remote starters. For example, some laws may do the following: require a person using the remote start to have the 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. vehicle in view when doing so.
Page 121 To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the The vehicle cannot be remote started if the key is following: in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is an emission control system malfunction. • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the Also, the engine will turn off during a remote...
Page 122: 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 123: Power Door Locks
Delayed Locking There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. When locking the doors with the power lock switch From the outside, use the Remote Keyless or the remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will driver’s door.
Page 124: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic The rear door security locks are located on the Door Locks inside edge of each rear door. You must open the Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature rear doors to access which enables you to program the vehicle’s them.
Page 125: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: This feature protects you from locking the key in 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the a front door is open.
Page 126: Liftgate/Liftglass
Liftgate/Liftglass CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way. It can be dangerous to drive with the • If your vehicle is equipped with a liftglass or liftgate open because carbon power liftgate, disable the power monoxide (CO) gas can come into your liftgate function.
Page 127 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the liftgate or liftglass while the rear wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to delay until the wipers are parked off the liftglass.
Page 128: Power Liftgate
Power Liftgate To open and close the liftgate, press and hold the power liftgate button on the Remote Keyless Your vehicle has a power liftgate. The vehicle Entry (RKE) transmitter until the liftgate starts must be in PARK (P) to power open or close the moving.
Page 129 If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) while the power function is in progress, the liftgate power function will continue to completion. If you shift the transmission out of PARK (P) and accelerate before the power liftgate latches closed, the liftgate may reverse to the open position.
Page 130 Obstacle Detection Features Manual Operation of Power Liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle during a To change the liftgate to power open or close cycle, a warning chime will manual operation, sound and the liftgate will automatically reverse toggle the switch on the direction to the full closed or open position.
Page 131 When driving with the liftgate open, the power liftgate should be switched to manual liftgate CAUTION: (Continued) operation — the overhead console switch set to the “Disable” position. If you must drive with the liftglass or Both the liftglass and liftgate have an electric liftgate open, or if electrical wiring or latch.
Page 132: Power Running Boards
Power Running Boards Windows Your vehicle may have power running boards. The power running boards automatically extend CAUTION: from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the door has been opened. Once the door is closed, Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets the running boards will automatically move in a vehicle with the windows closed is back under the vehicle.
Page 133: Power Windows
Power Windows The power window controls are located on each of the side doors. Driver’s Side shown The driver’s door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The power windows work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 134: Sun Visors
Express-Down Windows Sun Visors The driver and front passenger windows have an Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the express-down feature that allows the windows to be sun visor from the center mount and slide it lowered without holding the switch. Press down along the rod from side-to-side to cover the driver fully on the window switch, then release, to activate or passenger side of the front window.
Page 135: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm The horn will chirp and the lights will ﬂash. If the system. door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the ten second This is the security light.
Page 136 Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by While the alarm is set, the power door unlock accident: switch will not work. • If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrent If the alarm does not sound when it should but the system, the vehicle should be locked with the headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works.
Page 137: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that Canada. Operation is subject to the following someone is using the wrong key, it prevents the two conditions: vehicle from starting. Anyone using a trial-and-error method to start the vehicle will be discouraged 1.
Page 138 ® It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to to learn the transponder value of a new or OFF, and remove the key. replacement key. Up to nine additional keys may 4.
Page 139: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. New Vehicle Break-In Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Page 140: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in.
Page 141: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition Starting the Engine Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it To 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 142 If the ignition key is turned to the START 2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, position, and then released when the engine especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it could be ﬂooded with too much begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the vehicle gasoline.
Page 143: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal No adjustment to the pedals can be made when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R) or while using If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the cruise control. the position of the throttle and brake pedals. Your vehicle has a memory function which allows This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since pedal settings to be saved and recalled.
Page 144 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it 1. Turn off the engine. away from moving engine parts. If you do 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical not, it could be damaged.
Page 145: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation See Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) under Shifting Into Park (P) on page 152 for more ® Your vehicle has an Hydra-Matic 6L80 information. automatic transmission, and has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel CAUTION: cluster.
Page 146 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be Shifting into a drive gear while your covered by your warranty. Shift to engine is running at high speed is REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is dangerous.
Page 147 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. When temperatures are very cold, the ® It provides the best fuel economy for your Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission’s gear vehicle. If you need more power for passing, and shifting may be delayed providing more stable you are: shifts until the engine warms up.
Page 148 Driver Shift Control (DSC) Your vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed to determine, before making an upshift, if the engine will be able to maintain vehicle speed by analyzing things such as throttle position, vehicle load, and hill grade.
Page 149: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode When in the MANUAL MODE (M) a number will display next to the M, indicating the current gear that has been selected. The number displayed in the gear indicator is the highest gear that can be used. However, your vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions.
Page 150 Grade Braking Press the button located on the end of the shift lever to turn the tow/haul on or off. When the Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel grade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed by cluster will come on.
Page 151: Parking Brake
Parking Brake Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake brake symbol, to release the parking brake. pedal down with your right foot. Push down If the ignition is on when the parking brake is the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 152: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running CAUTION: CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly with the engine running.
Page 153: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park (P) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, lock control system which locks the shift lever the weight of the vehicle may put too much force in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK.
Page 154: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn.
Page 155: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Repairs were not done correctly. • Your vehicle or the 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 156: 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 PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly CAUTION: set.
Page 157: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. ® with OnStar , Compass and If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate Temperature Display the compass.
Page 158 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on adjusted to account for compass variance, your automatically each time the ignition is started. compass could give false readings.
Page 159 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the desired zone number appears in the display. mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, Release the button. After approximately push the on/off button for approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed.
Page 160: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal The outside power driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded foldaway mirror controls position. If this happens, you will need to reset the are located on the mirrors.
Page 161 Automatic Dimming Heated Mirrors The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare The button to turn the heated mirrors on or off is of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic located on the climate control panel. Press ® Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar , Compass this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s and Temperature Display on page 157.
Page 162: Onstar System
® Convex Mirror OnStar System CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on ® OnStar uses several innovative technologies and your right.
Page 163 ® ® OnStar service is provided to you subject to the For more information, press the OnStar button to ® ® OnStar Terms and Conditions. You may speak with an advisor. Some OnStar services ® cancel your OnStar service at any time by (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle ®...
Page 164 ® Available Services included with Directions OnStar Virtual Advisor ® & Connections Plan ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar • All Safe and Sound Plan Services Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to • Driving Directions - Advisor delivered or access location-based weather, local traffic reports, ®...
Page 165 ® ® How OnStar Service Works OnStar service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS ® In order to provide you with OnStar services, your satellite signals are unobstructed and available in ® vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of that place as well.
Page 166: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following System two 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 167: 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 168 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 169 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 170 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 171: Programming Universal Home Remote
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 172: Using Universal Home Remote
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 173: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular Led)
Universal Home Remote System Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Operation (With One Triangular LED) Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming.
Page 174 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 successfully receives the frequency signal three channels: from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons.
Page 175 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 176 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 177: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Use key to lock. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the front and rear of the ﬂoor console or in the fold down armrest. You may also have cupholders in the second and third row seat armrest areas.
Page 178: Center Console Storage Area
Center Console Storage Area Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or Your vehicle has a console compartment between hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle the bucket seats. may damage your vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as To open it, press the button on the front of the possible and against the side rails, making...
Page 179: Rear Storage Area
• Rear Storage Area Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail supports. Use the crossrails only to keep Your vehicle may have a storage compartment the load from sliding. To move the crossrails, located in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the pull out on the latch release handle at driver’s side trim panel.
Page 180: Cargo Cover
Cargo Cover To return the cover to the retracted position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the cover handle to release the CAUTION: cover posts from the retaining sockets. 2. Let the cover move forward to the full retracted position.
Page 181: Cargo Management System
Cargo Management System 4. Press the end caps in, this will allow the cover to ﬁt into the trim slot. Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo 5. Lightly pull on the cover holder to make sure management system. It can be used for storing it is secure.
Page 182 4. Lower the system until the middle rollers are lined up with lower guides. While holding in the release lever, push the system forward until all three sets of rollers are on the guides. 5. Release the lever and push the system until the locator pin reaches the locator hole.
Page 183 To utilize the cargo management system as a On one side of the system is a retractable table feature, squeeze the release lever and pull storage area. the system towards you until the locator pin reaches the next hole. The system will extend out of the vehicle.
Page 184: Sunroof
Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needs to be turned to ON, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or until a front door is opened.
Page 185 The sunshade will open automatically with the When the sunroof is opened, an air deﬂector will sunroof, but can also be opened manually. automatically raise. The air deﬂector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof has a comfort stop feature which stops the sunroof from opening to the full-open Vent: The sunroof has an express-vent open position.
Page 186 NOTES...
Page 187 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......190 Front Reading Lamps ........ 208 Hazard Warning Flashers ......192 Electric Power Management ...... 208 Other Warning Devices ......192 Battery Run-Down Protection ..... 209 Horn ............192 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ..210 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 188 Section 3 Instrument Panel Brake System Warning Light ..... 234 Audio System(s) ......... 274 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ..236 Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light ......237 Six-Disc CD Player) ....... 276 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .... 237 Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a Tire Pressure Light ........
Page 189 NOTES...
Page 190: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview United States version shown; Canada Similar...
Page 191 A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on J. Cruise Control Buttons. See Audio Steering page 223. Wheel Controls on page 338. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn K. Tilt Wheel Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 193. Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 193. L.
Page 192: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. again to turn the ﬂashers off. They also let police know you have a problem. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on turn signals will not work.
Page 193: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Your vehicle has a tilt wheel, that lets you adjust the steering wheel before driving. Raising it to the highest level gives more room to exit and enter your vehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (Turn and Lane Change Signals): See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 194.
Page 194: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
mode is active. Holding the turn signal lever for ( Windshield Washer): See Windshield more than one second will cause the turn signals to Washer on page 198. ﬂash until you release the lever. The lever will (Rear Wiper Delay): See Rear Window return by itself when it is released.
Page 195: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than This feature lets you use your high-beam 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that each ﬂash of the turn signal and the message you want to pass.
Page 196: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after blades before using them. If they are frozen to the one wipe.
Page 197: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers
Rainsense™ II Wipers The rain sensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield according to the weather conditions. The wipers wipers. These wipers automatically turn on when can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when it a sensor, mounted next to the inside rearview is not raining.
Page 198: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Heated Windshield Washer If your vehicle has the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system it may be used to help clear ice, CAUTION: snow, tree sap, or bugs from your windshield. The button is located in In freezing weather, do not use your the switchbank under washer until the windshield is warmed.
Page 199: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
After the ﬁrst wash/wipe cycle, it may take up to To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a 20 seconds for each of the remaining cycles wiper position. to begin. Press the button again to turn off the (Off): To turn the wiper off, slide the lever to heated windshield washer ﬂuid system or it this setting.
Page 200: Cruise Control
Cruise Control When you apply your brakes, cruise control is turned off. ® If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system and CAUTION: begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control, the cruise control will automatically ® disengage. See StabiliTrak System on Cruise control can be dangerous where page 351.
Page 201 (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off the system. The indicator light on the CAUTION: button turns on when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. If you leave your cruise control on when + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button you are not using cruise, you might hit a to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to...
Page 202 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off To reduce your speed while using cruise control: the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. •...
Page 203: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills The exterior lamps depends upon your speed, load, and the control is located on steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, the instrument panel you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to the left of the to maintain the vehicle’s speed.
Page 204 The exterior lamps control has four positions: (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the (Off): Turn the control to this position to turn following lamps listed below. off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL).
Page 205: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps will not be on. The instrument panel will not be or parking lamps are manually turned on and lit up either.
Page 206: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime When it is dark enough outside, the automatic Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp headlamp system will turn on the headlamps at systems so that driving under bridges or bright the normal brightness, along with the taillamps, overhead street lights does not affect the system.
Page 207: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, (Instrument Panel Brightness): This feature the control is located on the exterior lamps controls the brightness of the instrument panel control. The exterior lamps control is located on lights.
Page 208: Dome Lamp Override
Dome Lamp Override Front Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead (Dome Lamp Override): Press the dome console. override button, located next to the exterior lamps control, to keep the dome lamps off when a door is To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the open.
Page 209: Battery Run-Down Protection
When the battery’s state of charge is low, the EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s back in. When the state of charge is high, the output and the vehicle’s electrical needs.
Page 210: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist CAUTION: (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) system is designed to help you park while in system does not replace driver vision. Reverse (R). It operates only at speeds less than URPA does not: 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 211 The display is located The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if near the passenger side the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). If the vehicle rear window and can has a DIC, PARKING ASSIST OFF will display. be seen by looking over URPA automatically turns back on each time your right shoulder.
Page 212 How the System Works when Backing When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detects objects close to the rear bumper. The ﬁrst time an If the URPA system will not activate due to a object is detected a single beep will sound.
Page 213 • • A trailer was attached to your vehicle, or a Other conditions that may affect system bicycle or an object was hanging out of your performance include vibrations from a trunk during your last drive when you turned off jackhammer or the compression of air brakes the vehicle.
Page 214: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the accessory power outlet and Accessory power outlets can be used to connect could result in a blown adapter or vehicle fuses. auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular If you experience a problem, see your dealer telephone or CB radio.
Page 215: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The front ashtray is located near the center of Dual Automatic Climate Control the instrument panel or on the front console, if equipped. Pull on the ashtray door to open it. System Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other With this system, you can control the heating, ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes cooling and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 216 Driver’s Side Temperature Control This is possible since outside air will always ﬂow through the system as the vehicle is moving The driver’s side temperature buttons are used to forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. adjust the temperature of the air coming through See “Recirculation”...
Page 217 Automatic Operation 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation 74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow is active the system will control the inside about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. temperature, the air delivery, and the fan speed.
Page 218 Pressing one of these buttons when the system is (On/Off): Press this button to turn off the off will turn the system on. Pressing one of climate control system. Outside air will still enter these buttons when in automatic control will place the vehicle, and will be directed to the ﬂoor.
Page 219 (Vent): This setting will deliver air to the (Recirculation): Press this button to turn instrument panel outlets. the recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air This mode keeps outside air from entering the to the instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor vehicle.
Page 220: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Sensors (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and off. When air conditioning is selected, an indicator light will come on to let you know that the air conditioning has been activated. Pressing this button when the outside temperature is too cool for air conditioning will make the air conditioning indicator ﬂash three times and...
Page 221 There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 222 Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): Press this button to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This mode Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of high directs a portion of the air to the windshield and humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window side window vents and some to the ﬂoor vents.
Page 223: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips If your vehicle has heated outside rearview mirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog or • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, frost from the surface of the mirror when the snow, or any other obstruction, such as rear window defog button is pressed.
Page 224: Rear Air Conditioning And Heating System And Electronic Climate Controls
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating At anytime, if the rear controls are adjusted, the system will enter a rear independent mode. System and Electronic Climate Airﬂow in the rear will then be directed according Controls to the settings of rear controls. At anytime the rear system can be turned off by pressing the If your vehicle has this system, the rear heat and front control head AUX button and turning the...
Page 225 Automatic Operation Manual Operation AUTO: Press the mode button until this setting is (Fan): The fan buttons on the rear seat selected to control the inside temperature, the audio control panel allows you to manually adjust air delivery, and the fan speed. AUTO will come on the fan speed.
Page 226: 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. Indicators Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with This part describes the warning lights and gages your vehicle.
Page 227: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument 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 and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 228: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The speedometer lets you see your speed in The trip odometer can tell you how far your both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers vehicle has been driven since you last set the per hour (km/h). trip odometer to zero.
Page 229: 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 come on for several seconds to remind Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or people to buckle their safety belts. The driver START, a chime will sound for several seconds to safety belt light will also be provided and stay on remind the front passenger to buckle their safety...
Page 230: 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 system If the airbag readiness light stays on after for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is you start your vehicle, it means the airbag an electrical problem.
Page 231: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled Your overhead console has a passenger airbag (may inﬂate).
Page 232 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun airbag status indicator, it means that the visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat passenger sensing system has turned off the right in the front.”...
Page 233: Charging System Light
Charging System Light Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not The charging system running, but the ignition light will come on brieﬂy is in RUN, this gage when the ignition is shows your battery’s on, but the engine is state of charge in not running, as a check DC volts.
Page 234: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle. With the ignition on, the brake system warning As engine speeds are increased, this condition light will come on when you set the parking brake. should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow If you try to drive with the parking brake engaged, the charging system to create maximum power.
Page 235 This light may also come on due to low brake ﬂuid. See Brakes on page 459 for more CAUTION: information. Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident.
Page 236: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have ABS and there is a problem Warning Light with your regular brakes. In addition to both lights, you will also hear a chime sound on the ﬁrst With the Anti-Lock occurrence of a problem and each time the vehicle Brake System (ABS),...
Page 237: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage For vehicles that have ® the StabiliTrak system, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 238: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light This light will ﬂash for 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire This light will come on Pressure Monitor system. brieﬂy when you turn See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 490 the ignition to RUN.
Page 239 Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system This light should come on, as a check to show before any problem is apparent. This may you it is working, when the ignition is on and the prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. engine is not running.
Page 240 If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage You may be able to correct the emission system to your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 241 Emissions Inspection and Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 423. Poor fuel Some state/provincial and local governments have quality will cause your engine not to run as or may begin programs to inspect the emission efficiently as designed.
Page 242: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 243: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light That is a check to be sure the light works. If it does not come on, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will This light will come on be there to warn you if something goes wrong. brieﬂy when you start When the light comes on and stays on, it means your engine.
Page 244: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light The fog lamp light will This light comes on come on when the fog when the high-beam lamps are in use. headlamps are in use. The light will go out when the fog lamps are See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on turned off.
Page 245: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 254. Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage.
Page 246: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). This light, under the fuel gage, will come on The DIC displays information about your vehicle. brieﬂy when you are It also displays warning messages if a system starting the engine.
Page 247: Dic Operation And Displays (Using Dic Buttons)
DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons (Using DIC Buttons) The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle The DIC has different displays which can be information, accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located customization, and on the instrument panel, next to the steering set/reset buttons.
Page 248 Trip Odometer (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP displays. This See DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) display shows the current distance traveled in either on page 264 for more information. miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset for the trip odometer.
Page 249 For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles For example, if driving in traffic and making (8 km) before it is started again, and then frequent stops, this display may read one number, the retro-active reset feature is activated, the but if the vehicle is driven on a freeway, the display will show 5 miles (8 km).
Page 250 Timer Vehicle Information Menu Items Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. (Vehicle Information): Press this button to This display can be used as a timer. scroll through the following menu items: To start the timer, press the set/reset button while Oil Life TIMER is displayed.
Page 251 Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected yourself after each oil change. It will not reset itself. by the system while driving, a message advising Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE display you to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire accidentally at any time other than when the oil has will appear in the display.
Page 252: (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem)
Relearn Remote Key DIC Operation and Displays (Using Trip Odometer Reset Stem) This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. The DIC has different displays which can be To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle, accessed by pressing the trip odometer reset stem do the following: located on the instrument panel cluster.
Page 253 Trip Odometer To use the retro-active reset feature, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for at least Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP four seconds. The trip odometer will display the displays. This display shows the current distance number of miles (mi) or kilometers (km) driven traveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the ignition was last turned on and the...
Page 254: Dic Warnings And Messages
Language DIC Warnings and Messages This display allows you to select the language in Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the which the DIC messages will appear. To select driver that the status of the vehicle has changed a language, do the following: and that some action may be needed by the driver 1.
Page 255 CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON If a tire pressure message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire This message displays when the engine oil pressures checked and set to those shown on needs to be changed. When you change the the Tire Loading Information label.
Page 256 ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE TURNED OFF Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage This message displays when the engine coolant may occur. If an overheat warning appears becomes hotter than the normal operating on the instrument panel cluster and/or temperature.
Page 257 FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe This message displays and a chime sounds if the temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid See Fuel Gage on page 245 and Fuel on page 423 severe damage.
Page 258 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE PASSENGER DOOR OPEN Notice: If you drive your vehicle while This message displays and a chime sounds if the the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine passenger’s door is not fully closed and the damage may occur.
Page 259 REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs On some vehicles, this message displays if there to be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery is a problem with the battery charging system.
Page 260 SERVICE BRAKES SOON the engine again. If this message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see This message displays if there is a problem with your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to the brake system. If this message appears, stop as drive, however, you do not have the beneﬁt soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Page 261 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM STABILITRAK OFF ® If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message ® (TPM) system, this message displays if a part on displays when you turn off StabiliTrak , or when the system is not working properly.
Page 262 TIGHTEN GAS CAP There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. This message may display along with the check • One condition is overheating, which could engine light on the instrument panel cluster if ® occur if StabiliTrak activates continuously the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly.
Page 263 TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays along with a continuous chime if the transmission ﬂuid in the vehicle ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message gets hot. Driving with the transmission ﬂuid displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) temperature high can cause damage to the is turned off.
Page 264: Dic Vehicle Customization (With Dic Buttons)
DIC Vehicle Customization Entering the Feature Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). Your vehicle may have customization capabilities To avoid excessive drain on the battery, that allow you to program certain features to it is recommended that the headlamps are one preferred setting.
Page 265 DISPLAY LANGUAGE You can also change the language by pressing the trip odometer reset stem. See “Language” This feature allows you to select the language in under DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC which the DIC messages will appear. Buttons) earlier in this section for more information. Press the customization button until the DISPLAY AUTO DOOR LOCK LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 266 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver’s door will feature. The current setting will remain. unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK (P). Choose one of the available settings and press ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC when the key is taken out of the ignition.
Page 267 REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press This feature allows you to select the type of the set/reset button once to access the settings feedback you will receive when unlocking the for this feature.
Page 268 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this Press the customization button until DELAY feature. The current setting will remain. DOOR LOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the settings Choose one of the available settings and press for this feature.
Page 269 EXIT LIGHTING APPROACH LIGHTING If it is dark enough outside, this feature allows This feature allows you to select whether or not to you to select the amount of time you want have the exterior lights turn on brieﬂy during the exterior lamps to remain on.
Page 270 PARK TILT MIRRORS NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to Choose one of the available settings and press select whether or not the outside mirror(s) the set/reset button while it is displayed on the will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is DIC to select it.
Page 271 PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger’s outside Press the customization button until EASY EXIT mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is SEAT appears on the DIC display. Press the shifted into REVERSE (R). set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 272 MEMORY SEAT RECALL REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select your preference for the remote memory seat turn the remote start off or on. The remote recall feature.
Page 273 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the This feature allows you to exit the feature customization features back to their factory settings menu. default settings. Press the customization button until PRESS Press the customization button until FACTORY TO EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in SETTINGS appears on the DIC display.
Page 274: 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 275 Here are some ways in which you can help avoid Notice: The chime signals related to safety distraction while driving. belts, parking brake, and other functions of your vehicle operate through the While your vehicle is parked: radio/entertainment system. If that equipment •...
Page 276: Setting The Time (Mp3 Radio With A Six-Disc Cd Player)
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a Changing the Time and Date Default Settings Six-Disc CD Player) You can change the time default setting from If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default player, the radio has a MENU button instead of setting from month/day/year to day/month/year.
Page 277: Cd And Dvd Player)
Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a Changing the Time and Date Default Settings CD and DVD Player) You can change the time default setting from If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD and 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default DVD player, the radio has a clock button for setting setting from month/day/year to day/month/year.
Page 278: Radio With Six-Disc Cd (Mp3)
Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters appear on the display. In rare cases, a radio station can broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly.
Page 279 Playing the Radio 3. Press the pushbutton under the AUTO VOLUM label on the radio display. (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the 4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed system on and off. Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med, or High) to select the level of radio volume Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to compensation.
Page 280 Finding a Station This feature is most effective at lower radio volume settings where background noise can BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, affect how well you hear the music being played FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display shows through the vehicle’s audio system.
Page 281 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, can be programmed as favorites using the MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station button to display additional text information frequency labels and by using the radio favorites related to the current FM-RDS or XM™...
Page 282 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): favorites pages, perform the following steps: To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the tune 1.
Page 283 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) To quickly adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position, press the tune knob for BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance more than two seconds until a beep sounds. or fade, press the tune knob until the speaker EQ (Equalization): Press this button to choose control labels appear on the display.
Page 284 Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd category, perform the following: XM™ stations when the radio is in the 1.
Page 285 Radio Messages Playing a CD(s) LOAD : Press this button to load CDs into the Calibration Error: The audio system has been CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration Error appears on the display, it means To insert one CD, do the following: that the radio has not been conﬁgured properly...
Page 286 If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught player, it stays in the player. When the ignition or in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a radio is turned on, the CD starts playing where it personal computer and a description label is stopped, if it was the last selected audio source.
Page 287 If the CD is not removed, after several seconds, FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this the CD automatically pulls back into the player and button to advance playback quickly within a track. begins playing. You will hear sound at a reduced volume. Release this button to resume playing the track.
Page 288 CD Messages BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains safely CHECK DISC: If this message appears on the inside the radio for future listening. display and/or the CD comes out, it could be CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play for one of the following reasons: a CD when listening to the radio.
Page 289 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. You may need to located on the lower right side of the faceplate. do additional volume adjustments from the portable This is not an audio output;...
Page 290: Radio With Cd And Dvd
Radio with CD and DVD The DVD player is positioned as the top slot of the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the “DTS” programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media (“DTS” and “DTS 2.0” are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems Inc.). ®...
Page 291 XM™ Satellite Radio Service Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): The radio has Speed Compensated Volume (SCV). When XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in SCV is on, the radio volume automatically adjusts the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. to compensate for road and wind noise as you XM™...
Page 292 Finding a Station Noise Compensated Volume (NCV): If your ® vehicle is equipped with a Bose Audio System, it ® BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, includes Bose AudioPilot noise compensation FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display shows technology instead of SCV.
Page 293 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, can be programmed as favorites using the MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station button to display additional text information frequency labels and by using the radio favorites related to the current FM-RDS or XM™...
Page 294 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The number of favorites pages can be setup using the MENU button. To setup the number of BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or favorites pages, perform the following steps: Treble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble, 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio press the tune knob until the tone control labels setup menu.
Page 295 EQ (Equalization): Press this button to choose To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middle bass and treble equalization settings designed for position, press the pushbutton positioned under the different types of music. Your choices are pop, BAL or FADE label for more than two seconds. rock, country, talk, jazz, and classical.
Page 296 3. Turn the tune knob, press the buttons below Removed categories can be restored by pressing the right or left arrows displayed, or press the the pushbutton under the Add label when a right or left SEEK buttons to go to the next removed category is displayed or by pressing or previous XM™...
Page 297 Playing a CD When a CD is inserted, the text label DVD or CD symbol appears on the left side of the radio (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) display. As each new track starts to play, the track Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.
Page 298 Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more If loading and reading of a CD cannot be than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, completed, such as unknown format, etc., and the or an attempt is made to play scratched or disc fails to eject, press and hold the DVD eject damaged CDs, the CD player could be button for more than ﬁve seconds to force the disc...
Page 299 © ¨ RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the tracks in random, rather than sequential the start of the current track, if more than order. To play the tracks from the CD, press the ﬁve seconds have played.
Page 300 Audio Output DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening Only one audio source can be heard through the to the radio. The DVD/CD text label and a speakers at one time. An audio source is message showing track or chapter number deﬁned as DVD slot, CD slot, XM™, FM/AM, appears on display when a disc is in either slot.
Page 301 Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or Player Error: If there are disc LOAD or disc EJECT problems. CD-RW Disc • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to Your radio with CD and DVD has the capability of normal, the CD should play. playing an MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Page 302 Using the DVD Player Playing a DVD The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to the remote control, or by the RSA system, cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening or by the buttons on the radio faceplate. See to the radio.
Page 303 (MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player) on (Power): Press this knob to turn the radio on. page 276 or Setting the Time (MP3 Radio with a Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to CD and DVD Player) on page 277, for setting increase or decrease the volume.
Page 304 DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons FWD (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast forward the CD or DVD. The radio displays the Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu elapsed time and will fast forward ﬁve times the shows several tag options for DVD playing. normal speed.
Page 305 DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons movie automatically, press the pushbutton located under the play/pause symbol tag displayed on Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu the radio. If the DVD still does not play, refer to the shows several tag options for DVD playing. Press on-screen instructions, if available.
Page 306 Loading a disc into the system, depending on Group : Press this button to cycle through media type and format, ranges from musical groupings on the DVD-A disc. 5 to 20 seconds for a CD, and up to 30 seconds Nav (Navigate): Press this button to display for a DVD.
Page 307 Ejecting a Disc Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s) Press the eject button on the radio to eject the Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack disc. If a disc is ejected from the radio, but located on the lower right side of the faceplate. not removed, the radio reloads the disc after a This is not an audio output;...
Page 308: Using An Mp3
cycles through all available options, such as: (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or DVD slot, CD slot, Front AUX, and Rear AUX counterclockwise to increase or decrease the (if available). See “Using the Auxiliary Input volume of the portable player. You may need to Jack(s)”...
Page 309 Compressed Audio • Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to 8 subfolders deep, however, keep the total The radio also plays discs that contain both number of folders to a minimum in order to uncompressed CD audio (.CDA ﬁles) and MP3 reduce the complexity and confusion in trying ﬁles.
Page 310 Empty Directory or Folder You can change playlists by using the previous and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the seek buttons. You can also play an MP3 the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/ CD-R that was recorded using no ﬁle folders.
Page 311 Order of Play Preprogrammed Playlists Tracks recorded to the CD-R are played in the You can access preprogrammed playlists that following order: were created using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software, however, you do not • Play begins from the ﬁrst track in the ﬁrst have playlist editing capability using the radio.
Page 312 If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an recording, the quality of the music that has been attempt is made to play scratched or damaged recorded, and the way the CD-R has been handled.
Page 313 © ¨ SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this the start of the current MP3 ﬁle, if more than button to advance playback quickly within an MP3 ten seconds have played. Press the right SEEK ﬁle.
Page 314 If you want to listen to MP3 ﬁles by another artist, (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator press the pushbutton located below either feature to play MP3 ﬁles on the CD-R in order arrow button. You will go to the next or previous by artist or album.
Page 315: Using An Mp3
Using an MP3 BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing. The CD remains safely (Radio with CD and DVD Player) inside the radio for future listening. MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio.
Page 316 MP3/WMA Format • Make sure playlists have a .m3u, .wpl or .pls extension as other ﬁle extensions may If you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on a not work. personal computer: • Minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or playlist •...
Page 317 Root Directory When the CD-R contains only playlists and compressed audio ﬁles, but no folders, all ﬁles are The root directory of the CD-R is treated as a located under the root folder. The folder down folder. If the root directory has compressed audio and the folder up buttons search playlists (Px) ﬁrst ﬁles, the directory is displayed as F1 ROOT.
Page 318 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) The song name that is displayed is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song Insert a CD-R partway into either the top or name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio bottom slot, label side up.
Page 319 The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more than single CD-Rs with an adapter ring. Full-size one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or an CD-Rs and the smaller CD-Rs are loaded in the attempt is made to play scratched or damaged same manner.
Page 320 CD (Eject): Press and release the CD eject (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3 ﬁles on button to eject the CD-R that is currently the CD-R that is currently playing. playing in the bottom slot. A beep sounds and ©...
Page 321 To cancel music navigator while the player is FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this scanning, press the pushbutton located below the button to advance playback quickly within an music navigator label or eject the disc. MP3 ﬁle. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Release this button to resume playing the ﬁle.
Page 322 To change from playback by artist to playback by DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to album, press the pushbutton located below the cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening Sort By label. From the sort screen, push one of to the radio.
Page 323: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio 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). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 324 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Title Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 325: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers Your vehicle could have a navigation radio only. The driver cannot safely view the video system. screen while driving and should not try to do so. The navigation system has built-in features In severe or extreme weather conditions the intended to minimize driver distraction.
Page 326 Headphones To enable Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds. If on, the radio, video screen, and RSA turns off. If a DVD and/or CD is playing, it stops. While Parental Control is on, either a padlock icon or a text message comes on, depending on the radio.
Page 327 If your vehicle has a third row video screen To adjust the volume on the headphones, use the display, it has two additional headphones. volume control located on the right side. Push the power button to turn on the headphones. For optimal audio performance, the headphones An indicator light located on the headphones must be worn correctly.
Page 328 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones, do the following: 1. Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open.
Page 329 How to Change the RSE Video Screen The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow Settings jack (A) is for the video input. The white jack (B) The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), is for the left audio input.
Page 330 Video Screen The RSE system always transmits the audio signal to the wireless headphones, if there is audio The video screen is located in the RSE overhead available. See “Headphones” earlier in this console. section for more information. To use the video screen, do the following: The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the RSA system, 1.
Page 331 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 332 (Main Menu): Press this button to access the (Play/Pause): Press this button to start DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is every DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow playing to pause it.
Page 333 AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the (Fast Reverse): Press this button to quickly system between the DVD player and an auxiliary reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing source. a DVD video, press the play button. To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD, release the fast (Camera): Press this button to change camera reverse button.
Page 334 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be To change the remote control batteries, do the turned on or in accessory. following: The picture does not ﬁll Check the display mode 1. Remove the battery compartment door the screen.
Page 335: Dvd Display Error Messages
DVD Display Error Messages Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Check that the RSE video The DVD display error message depends on running but there is no screen is in the auxiliary which radio you have. The video screen may picture or sound.
Page 336: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Video distortion may occur when operating cellular This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position to and control any of the music sources: radio, Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
Page 337 © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the seek up or the seek down arrow to go to the next or the previous station or channels and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Page 338: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft main radio. This function is inactive, with of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works some radios, if the front seat passengers are automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle listening to the radio.
Page 339 ® They include the following: If your vehicle has OnStar , press and hold this button for longer than one second to interact (Next/Previous): Press the up or the down ® with the OnStar system. If your vehicle also has arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio the navigation system, press and hold this station stored as a favorite.
Page 340: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound, but FM signals You may experience frequency interference and will 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 such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.
Page 341: 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 342: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Notice: Do not apply aftermarket glass tinting with metallic ﬁlm. The metallic ﬁlm in some System tinting materials will interfere with or distort the incoming radio reception. Any damage The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on caused to your antenna due to metallic tinting the roof of your vehicle.
Page 343: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and City Driving ..........382 Freeway Driving ........383 Your Vehicle ..........344 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....384 Defensive Driving ........344 Highway Hypnosis ........385 Drunken Driving ........345 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 344: 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 345: 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 346 According to the American Medical Association, a It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce example, if the same person drank three double (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 347 But the ability to drive is affected well below a There is something else about drinking and driving BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that that many people do not know. Medical research the driving skills of many people are impaired at a shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 348: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That is perception time. Then you You have three systems that make your vehicle have to bring up your foot and do it. That is go where you want it to go.
Page 349: 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 heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with System (ABS), an advanced electronic braking traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may system that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 350 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 351: Braking In Emergencies
Locking Differential Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If your vehicle has this feature, your locking or always decrease stopping distance. If you get differential can give you additional traction on snow, too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 352 ® If the system fails to turn on or activate, the The StabiliTrak ® StabiliTrak light along with one of the following light will ﬂash on the messages will be displayed on the Driver instrument panel cluster Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL when the system is OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, both on and activated.
Page 353 ® Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on When the traction control system has been turned ® by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if off, you may still hear system noises as a result not automatically shut off for any other reason. of the brake-traction control coming on.
Page 354 Traction Control Operation Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle ® to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak , ABS The traction control system is part of the and brake warning lights and the SERVICE ® StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel STABILITRAK message are displayed, spin by reducing engine power to the wheels you could damage the transfer case.
Page 355: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a With this feature, engine power is sent to all reasonable speed. four wheels all the time. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no mentioned on the news happen on curves.
Page 356 Steering in Emergencies Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more systems — steering and acceleration — have to effective than braking. For example, you come over do their work where the tires meet the road.
Page 357: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 358: Passing
Passing • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, pass.
Page 359: Loss Of Control
• • If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too vehicle, wait your turn. But take care that rapidly. Even though the brake lamps are not someone is not trying to pass you as you pull ﬂashing, it may be slowing down or starting out to pass the slow vehicle.
Page 360 Skidding If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. way you want the vehicle to go. If you start Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking steering quickly enough, your vehicle may reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and straighten out.
Page 361: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving “Off-roading” means you have left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes If your vehicle has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, are not marked. Curves are not banked. There are you should not drive off-road unless you are no road signs.
Page 362 Before You Go Off-Roading The following steps must be performed on the bolts and snap features to remove the air dam: There are some things to do before you go out. 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done.
Page 363 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Driving • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of the rear axle. Put CAUTION: heavier items as far forward as you can. •...
Page 364 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when satisfying recreation. However, it also raises going to a remote area. Know the terrain and environmental concerns. We recognize these plan your route.
Page 365 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: It is a good idea to practice in an area that is • You approach things faster and you have less safe and close to home before you go into the time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
Page 366 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 367 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, the wheels can leave the ground. Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or If this happens, even with one or two wheels, across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good you cannot control the vehicle as well or at all.
Page 368: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is and walk the hill if you do not know. It is the one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, smart way to ﬁnd out.
Page 369 CAUTION: CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep hills can Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full be dangerous. You could lose traction, speed can cause an accident. There could slide sideways, and possibly roll over. be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even You could be seriously injured or killed.
Page 370 • As you are backing down the hill, put your left Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock the hill and decide I just cannot do it. position. This way, you will be able to tell if the What should I do? wheels are straight and maneuver as you Set the parking brake, put the transmission in...
Page 371 If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then Are there some things I should not do try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and when driving down a hill? use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help Yes! These are important because if you the brakes and they will not have to do all ignore them you could lose control and...
Page 372: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline Am I likely to stall when going downhill? Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go It is much more likely to happen going across the incline of a hill. If this happens, uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is you have to decide whether to try to drive across what to do.
Page 373 • Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of What if I am driving across an incline that the incline even worse. If you drive across a is not too steep, but I hit some loose rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill gravel and start to slide downhill.
Page 374 Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a harder to open.
Page 375 When you drive on sand, you will sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how CAUTION: loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand, such as on beaches or sand dunes, the tires Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, or rivers will tend to sink into the sand.
Page 376 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 377: 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 on • Since you cannot see as well, you may need the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. to slow down and keep more space between These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard.
Page 378: 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 379 It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface CAUTION: may get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. Wet brakes can cause accidents. They The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see.
Page 380 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 the engine’s air intake enough and you are going fast enough.
Page 381 Driving Through Flowing Water Some Other Rainy Weather Tips • Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not just your parking lamps — to help make you more CAUTION: visible to others. • Besides slowing down, allow some extra Flowing or rushing water creates strong following distance.
Page 382: 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 383: 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 384: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. another vehicle in your blind spot. If you must start when you are not fresh — such as Once you are moving on the freeway, make after a day’s work —...
Page 385: Highway Hypnosis
• What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, be aware that it can happen. trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enough for long-distance driving? Are the tires Then here are some tips: all inﬂated to the recommended pressure? •...
Page 386: 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 on page 361 for information about driving off-road.
Page 387 • Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help CAUTION: cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 388: 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 a couple of 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 389 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 390 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 391 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 392: 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. If you Mud, Ice, or Snow spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth, you can destroy In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you the transmission.
Page 393: 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 394: 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 395 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 481 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on...
Page 396 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 1 = for Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight 150 lbs 750 lbs (136 kg) (68 kg) ×...
Page 397 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is found Subtract Occupant Weight 200 lbs 1000 lbs (453 kg) on the rear edge of the driver’s door. The (91 kg) ×...
Page 398 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, CAUTION: called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear Do not load your vehicle any heavier than axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 399 If you put things inside your vehicle – like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else – they CAUTION: (Continued) go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they’ll •...
Page 400: Towing
Towing Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Towing Your Vehicle Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, or even with Consult your dealer or a professional towing only two of its wheels on the ground, will service if you need to have your disabled vehicle damage drivetrain components.
Page 401: Level Control
® Level Control Autoride ® The Autoride feature provides improved vehicle Automatic Level Control ride and handling under a variety of passenger and The automatic level control rear suspension is loading conditions. available on light-duty vehicles and comes The system is fully automatic and uses a computer ®...
Page 402: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer Vehicle Break-In on page 139 for more information. correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 403 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 404 Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the Trailer” later in this section. Tow/Haul is most useful under the following driving conditions: •...
Page 405 Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all How heavy can a trailer safely be? the required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional equipment, passengers and It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 406 If you have a lot of options, equipment, passengers Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue or cargo in your vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch weight your vehicle can carry, which will also extension that will position the hitch ball closest reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow.
Page 407 Consider the following example: This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as well. The vehicle is set to trailer up A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs to 8,500 lbs (3 856 kg). (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle.
Page 408 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Because your rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs (408 kg) on the Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The effect of upper limit for cold tires.
Page 409 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is Carrying Hitches ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper. If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size.
Page 410 Trailer Brakes CAUTION: (Continued) If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they See Engine Exhaust on page 155. To must be adequate. Be sure to read and follow the maximize your safety when towing a instructions for the trailer brakes so you’ll be trailer:...
Page 411 Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead you’ll want to get to know your rig. Acquaint as you would when driving your vehicle without yourself with the feel of handling and braking with a trailer.
Page 412 Making Turns Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before Notice: Making very sharp turns while you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you trailering could cause the trailer to come in don’t shift down, you might have to use your contact with the vehicle.
Page 413 Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill CAUTION: 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If •...
Page 414 If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these The seven-wire harness contains the following sections before you start your trip. trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight. •...
Page 415: Trailer Recommendations
Electric Brake Control Wiring Trailer Recommendations Provisions You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum These wiring provisions are included with your weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring include the weight of the people inside, but you package.
Page 416 NOTES...
Page 417: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............420 Engine Overheating ........448 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....421 Overheated Engine Protection California Proposition 65 Warning ....421 Operating Mode ........450 Doing Your Own Service Work ....422 Cooling System ......... 451 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Engine Fan Noise ........
Page 418 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Tires ............481 Appearance Care ........526 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 482 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..526 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....485 Fabric/Carpet ..........528 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......488 Leather ............
Page 419 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........536 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 537 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 536 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 538 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....536 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..539 Underhood Fuse Block ......
Page 420: Service
Service We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 421: Accessories And Modiﬁcations
Accessories and Modiﬁcations California Proposition 65 Warning When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain they can affect your vehicle’s performance and and/or emit chemicals known to the State of safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, California to cause cancer and birth defects or stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm.
Page 422: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you should use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the CAUTION: proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 589.
Page 423: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Adding Equipment to the Outside Gasoline Octane of Your Vehicle Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating Things you might add to the outside of your is less than 87, you may notice an audible vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 424: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate States are now required to contain additives on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. that will help prevent engine and fuel system See the underhood emission control label.
Page 425: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be If you plan on driving in another country outside used in vehicles that were not designed for the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might those fuels.
Page 426: 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 427 While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap from The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel the hook on the fuel door. cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on CAUTION: page 238.
Page 428: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity An electric fan under the hood can start up discharge from the container can ignite the and injure you even when the engine is not gasoline vapor.
Page 429: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille.
Page 430: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine here is what you will see:...
Page 431 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND) Cleaner/Filter on page 437. (Out of View). See Jump Starting on page 464. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 437.
Page 432: Engine Oil
Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time If the ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL message you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, appears on the Driver Information Center (DIC), the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be check the engine oil level right away.
Page 433 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 430 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 434 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst...
Page 435: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Additives Look for this information on the oil container, and use only those oils that are identiﬁed as meeting Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM symbol on the front of the oil container.
Page 436 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change System is necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to message will come on.
Page 437: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Used engine oil contains certain elements that See Engine may be unhealthy for your skin and could Compartment Overview even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on on page 430 for the your skin for very long.
Page 438 When to Inspect the Engine Air How to Inspect the Engine Cleaner/Filter Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has an air ﬁlter restriction indicator, Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter Indicator needs to be replaced. On vehicles with a restriction Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the indicator, you should inspect the air ﬁlter engine air cleaner/ﬁlter cover.
Page 439 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter sealing 1. Locate the air cleaner/ﬁlter assembly. See surfaces and the housing.
Page 440: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. When to Check and Change Automatic 7. Reset the air ﬁlter restriction indicator, if Transmission Fluid the vehicle has one, by pressing the top button on the indicator.
Page 441 How to Check Automatic 4. Allow the engine to idle (500–800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release Transmission Fluid the brake pedal. Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can 5. Keep the engine running and press the damage your transmission.
Page 442 Cold Check Procedure The dipstick handle has this graphic. See Engine Use this procedure only as a reference to Compartment Overview determine if the transmission has enough ﬂuid to on page 430 for be operated safely until a hot check procedure more information.
Page 443 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission ﬂuid level when the transmission ﬂuid temperature is between 160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the ﬂuid level. The hot check should be performed at the ﬁrst opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
Page 444 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the ﬂuid as necessary to bring the level into way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back the HOT band. If the ﬂuid level is low, out again. add only enough ﬂuid to bring the level into the HOT band.
Page 445: Engine Coolant
® Engine Coolant Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL may cause premature engine, heater core, The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is coolant may require changing sooner, at designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years or the ﬁrst maintenance service after each 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs...
Page 446 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 which will covered by your warranty.
Page 447 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper The coolant surge tank is located in the engine ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, compartment on the passenger’s side of the but only when the engine is cool. vehicle.
Page 448: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly CAUTION: installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can burn The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully you badly, even if you just open the hood.
Page 449 Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because If you get the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE can be badly damaged. The costly repairs ENGINE message with no sign of steam, try this would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 450: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle is equipped with an engine-driven cooling fan, Operating Mode push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for If an overheated engine condition exists and the at least ﬁve minutes while you are parked.
Page 451: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 452 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
Page 453 ® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add may cause premature engine, heater core, coolant as follows: or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, CAUTION: at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 454 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. Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water, or CAUTION: some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 455 1. You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and upper radiator hose, is no longer hot. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap by slowly turning the pressure cap counterclockwise about one full turn.
Page 456: Engine Fan Noise
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant ﬁll procedure Steps 1 through 6. Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may hear the fans spinning at low speed during...
Page 457: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine 1. Turn the key off and let the engine Compartment Overview compartment cool down. on page 430 for reservoir location. 2.
Page 458: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure to for adding water. read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer you will be operating your vehicle in an area where ﬂuid.
Page 459: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you Brake Fluid add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 460 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking off When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 the cap. brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only. See Recommended Fluids Look at the brake ﬂuid and Lubricants on page 562.
Page 461 Brake Wear Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. brake system parts. For example, just a Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that few drops of mineral-based oil, such make a high-pitched warning sound when the as engine oil, in the brake system can brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 462 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. inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten Its many parts have to be of top quality and work wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque well together if the vehicle is to have really good speciﬁcations.
Page 463: 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 464: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run not be covered by your warranty. down, you may want to use another vehicle and Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 465 To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug set the parking brake ﬁrmly on both vehicles unnecessary accessories plugged into the involved in the jump start procedure. Put cigarette lighter or the accessory power the automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a outlets.
Page 466 The remote positive (+) terminal, if equipped, is located under a red plastic cover at the positive CAUTION: battery post. To uncover the remote positive (+) terminal, open the red plastic cover. An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you.
Page 467 5. Check that the jumper cables do not have CAUTION: (Continued) loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Be sure the battery has enough water. Before you connect the cables, here are some You do not need to add water to the basic things you should know.
Page 468 6. Connect the red 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to positive (+) cable to the negative (−) terminal of the good battery. the positive (+) Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the terminal of the vehicle has one. vehicle with the dead Do not let the other end touch anything until battery.
Page 469 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting vehicles do the following: may occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from would not be covered by your warranty.
Page 470: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. Be sure to perform the lubricant checks described If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug in this section. There are two additional systems hole, you will need to add some lubricant.
Page 471 has just been driven before checking the ﬂuid To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be level, it may appear lower than normal because on a level surface. ﬂuid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has • For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the proper not drained back to the sump area.
Page 472: Front Axle
Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need When to Check and Change Lubricant to add some lubricant: It is not necessary to regularly check front axle •...
Page 473: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming • The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or system. The aim of the headlamps have been mud on it.
Page 474 To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 429 for more information. 4. At the wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5.
Page 475 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim.
Page 476: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 478. A. Stoplamp/Taillamp For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this B. Turn Signal/Taillamp section, contact your dealer. C.
Page 477 To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it 1. Remove the two from the taillamp assembly. screws from the 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. taillamp assembly.
Page 478: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Install the new bulb. 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 7441 License Plate Lamp...
Page 479: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 551. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1.
Page 480 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 4. Replace the wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper blade assembly to the park rest position. 2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the backglass.
Page 481: 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 482: Tire Sidewall Labeling
20-Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 20-inch P275/55R20 size tires, they are classiﬁed as touring tires and are designed for on road use. The low-proﬁle, wide tread design is not recommended for off-road driving. See Off-Road Driving on page 361, for additional information. Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall.
Page 483 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 484 Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. The following examples show the different parts of For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is a tire size. 75, as shown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is 75% as high as it is wide.
Page 485: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire heat from driving.
Page 486 Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an Normal Occupant Weight: The number of asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied when mounted on a vehicle. by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle on page 394.
Page 487 Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the ply UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading cords that extend to the beads are laid at 90 Standards): A tire information system that degrees to the centerline of the tread. provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 488: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to driver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists operate effectively. your vehicle’s original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures.
Page 489 When to Check Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem. Press the tire gage ﬁrmly onto the valve to Check your tires once a month or more. Do not get a pressure measurement. If the cold tire forget to check the spare tire. For additional inﬂation pressure matches the recommended information regarding the spare tire, see Spare pressure on the Tire and Loading Information...
Page 490: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20 size tires and you will be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, CAUTION: set the cold inﬂation pressure to 3 psi (20 kPa) above the recommended tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
Page 491 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure be checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to warning symbol located on the instrument panel the inﬂation pressure recommended by the vehicle cluster.
Page 492 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the illuminates, you should stop and check your tires system may not be able to detect or signal low as soon as possible, and inﬂate them to the tire pressure as intended.
Page 493 Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low The TPMS sensors may also be matched to each tire pressure condition but it does not replace tire/wheel position by increasing or decreasing normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and the tire’s air pressure. If increasing the tire’s Rotation on page 496 and Tires on page 481.
Page 494 4. Press the set/reset button. The horn will 9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and sound twice to indicate the TPMS receiver repeat the procedure in Step 6. is ready, and the TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE 10. After hearing the conﬁrming horn chirp for the message will display.
Page 495 Federal Communications The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with Commission (FCC) and Industry RSS-210 of Industry and Science Canada. and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates on a radio frequency and complies with 1.
Page 496: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 497 and Wheel Replacement on page 503 for more information.
Page 497: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under One way to tell when it Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 545. is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will CAUTION: appear when your tires...
Page 498: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, Mixing tires could cause you to lose were designed to meet General Motors Tire control while driving.
Page 499 Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure CAUTION: warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
Page 500: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, If you add different sized wheels, your including its braking, ride and handling vehicle may not provide an acceptable characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
Page 501: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with Quality grades can be found where applicable on respect to these grades, they must also conform the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and to federal safety requirements and additional maximum section width.
Page 502: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Traction – AA, A, B, C Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are minimum required by law. AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’s Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is ability to stop on wet pavement as measured established for a tire that is properly inﬂated...
Page 503: 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 504: 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 a been used or how far it has been driven. vehicle without the proper amount of It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 505: 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 506: 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. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers. 1. Set the parking brake ﬁrmly. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 192 for more information.
Page 507: 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 The equipment you will need to change a ﬂat of wheel blocks. tire is stored under the storage tray, which is located on the driver’s side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse).
Page 508 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the The tools you will be using include the following: tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. A. Jack D. Jack Handle 3. Turn the knob (A) on the jack B. Wheel Blocks Extensions counterclockwise to release the jack and C.
Page 509 To access the spare tire, refer to the following G. Tire Retainer J. Hoist End of graphics and instructions: H. Spare Tire (Valve Extension Tool Stem Pointed Down) K. Spare Tire Lock Hoist Shaft Access Hole 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you will ﬁrst need to remove the hitch cover.
Page 510 4. Assemble the two jack handle extensions (D) and wheel wrench (E) as shown. 5. Insert the open end 3. Insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and of the extension (J) then pull it to remove the spare tire lock. through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft...
Page 511 Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D) 7. Use the wheel connects to the hoist shaft (B). The ribbed wrench hook that square end of the extension is used to lower allows you to the spare tire. pull the hoist cable towards you, to 6.
Page 512: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts.
Page 513 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. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A.
Page 514 CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to ﬁt the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 515 Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A). there is enough room for the spare tire to Use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle. clear the ground. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Page 516 CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. to which it is fastened, can make the If you do, the nuts might come loose. wheel nuts become loose after time. Your wheel could fall off, causing a The wheel could come off and cause an serious accident.
Page 517 10. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown by turning Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly the wheel wrench tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel clockwise. to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 518: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist 1. Check under the assembly which has a secondary latch system. vehicle to see if the It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly cable end is visible.
Page 519 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 507. 5. If the spare tire does not lower, turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
Page 520 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held ﬁrmly in place so that the secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack. 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Page 521 13. Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and 16. Turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole carefully remove the jack with the other hand. in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under 14.
Page 522: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics and Tools and instructions to help you: CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 523 G. Tire Retainer J. Hoist End of H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire Extension Tool (Valve Stem K. Spare Tire Lock Pointed Down) Hoist Shaft Access Hole 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down and to the rear.
Page 524 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of To store the tools, do the following. the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. A. Wheel Blocks E.
Page 525 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver’s side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
Page 526: 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 488 and Loading Your Vehicle on best if it is cleaned often.
Page 527 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 528: 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 529: 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 530: Wood Panels
Wood Panels Weatherstrips Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. immediately with a clean cloth. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth.
Page 531: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
All cleaning agents should be ﬂushed promptly and If your vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint not allowed to dry on the surface, or they could ﬁnish, the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to stain. Dry the ﬁnish with a soft, clean chamois or an the colored basecoat.
Page 532: Windshield, Backglass, And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance. Clean Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked keep their luster. Washing with water is all in full-strength windshield washer solvent.
Page 533: Tires
Tires Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire would not be covered by your warranty. cleaner. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is similar to the Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing painted surface of the vehicle.
Page 534: Finish Damage
Finish Damage Chemical Paint Spotting Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches Some weather and atmospheric conditions can in the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the into major repair expense.
Page 535: 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 536: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label This label is on the inside of the glove box. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. The label has the following information: • Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) •...
Page 537: Windshield Wiper Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped from short circuits by a combination of fuses, Vehicle on page 106. circuit breakers and fusible thermal links.
Page 538: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage AUX PWR2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver’s side edge of the instrument SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight panel. Driver Door Module Dome Lamps, Driver’s Side CTSY Turn Signal...
Page 539: Top View
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage AUX PWR Accessory Power Outlets The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the IS LPS Interior Lamps steering column. UNLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature) Top View Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, OBS DET...
Page 540: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Harness Usage Connector HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 BRAKE Brake Clutch Harness Connector CLUTCH SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upﬁtter Harness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage Passenger’s Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Passenger’s Seat Circuit Breaker...
Page 541 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Not Used Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Electronic Stability Suspension Engine Controls Control, Automatic Level Control Engine Control Module, Exhaust Throttle Control...
Page 542 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Not Used Front Washer Rear Washer Oxygen Sensors Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Left Side) Anti-lock Brakes System 2 Trailer Park Lamps Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver’s Side Park Lamps Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Passenger’s Side Park Lamps Engine Control Module (Battery) Fog Lamps...
Page 543 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage SEO B2 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery) Heated Steering Wheel Electric Adjustable Pedals Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition), Compass-Temperature Mirror Climate Controls (Battery) Rear Defogger Airbag System (Ignition) Airbag System (Battery) Ampliﬁer SEO B1 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery) Audio System Cigarette Lighter, Auxiliary Four-Wheel Drive Power Outlet...
Page 544 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan 1 FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Automatic Level Control Compressor FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Heavy Duty Anti-lock Brake System ENG EXH VLV Not Used Cooling Fan 2 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Anti-lock Brake System 1 HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamps...
Page 545: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 562 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution Air Conditioning Refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 546 NOTES...
Page 547: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 548 Owner Checks and Services ..... 558 Introduction ..........548 At Each Fuel Fill ........558 Maintenance Requirements ......548 At Least Once a Month ......559 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 548 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 548: 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 might not be covered by warranty.
Page 549: Using The Maintenance Schedule
Using the Maintenance Schedule This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within We at General Motors want to help you keep your recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits vehicle in good working condition. But we do on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 550 ® When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained CAUTION: and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle If you want to purchase service information, see can be dangerous.
Page 551: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. comes on, it means that service is required for Remember to reset the oil life system whenever your vehicle.
Page 552 Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on previous service performed was Maintenance I. within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased Always use Maintenance II whenever the message or Maintenance II was performed.
Page 553 Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Check engine coolant and windshield washer ﬂuid levels and add ﬂuid • • as needed. Perform any needed additional services. See Additional Required • • Services on page 554. • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). •...
Page 554: 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 555 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) Inspect evaporative control system. • • • An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (g). Replace spark plugs and inspect •...
Page 556: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (c) Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or Inspect all pipes, ﬁttings, and clamps; replace with the California Air Resources Board has determined genuine GM parts as needed. To help ensure that the failure to perform this maintenance item proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling will not nullify the emission warranty or limit...
Page 557 (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, hood latch (i) Drain, ﬂush, and reﬁll cooling system. assembly, secondary latch, pivots, spring anchor, This service can be complex; you should have your release pawl, door hinges, liftgate hinge, liftgate dealer perform this service. See Engine Coolant on linkage, liftgate handle pivot points, latch bolt, fuel page 445 for what to use.
Page 558: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil These owner checks and services should be if necessary. See Engine Oil on page 432 for performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure further details.
Page 559: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Tire Inﬂation Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure CAUTION: they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 488.
Page 560 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 561 Hood and Liftgate Support Gas Strut Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Service brake, set the parking brake. Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: corrosion, cracks, loss of lubricant, or other With the engine running and transmission in damage.
Page 562: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, GM Power Steering Fluid part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, your dealer. System in Canada 89021186).
Page 563 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Transmission Fluid Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Transfer Case (GM Part No. U.S. 88861800, Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Canada 88861801). Points in Canada 10953474). Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant Weatherstrip Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No.
Page 564: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313348 A1519C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs...
Page 565: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 566: 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 548. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 558 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 567 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 568 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 569: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..570 Reporting Safety Defects ......588 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....570 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 573 United States Government ..... 588 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 570: 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 GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt).
Page 571 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program Motors and your dealer are committed to making using the toll-free telephone number or write them sure you are completely satisﬁed with your at the following address: new vehicle.
Page 572 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 (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you can call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 573: 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 574: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
GMC 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 GMC, the letter should be Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 addressed to: www.gmcanada.com United States...
Page 575: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
All Overseas Locations 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) 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 can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost...
Page 576: 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 GMC vehicle, you are (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside in Canada).
Page 577 • 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 578 $500 (Canadian) for (A) meals (maximum of In many instances, mechanical failures are covered $50/day), (B) lodging (maximum of $100/night) under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. and (C) alternate ground transportation However, when other services are utilized, our (maximum of $40/day). This beneﬁt is to assist...
Page 579: Courtesy Transportation
Canadian customers call 1-800-268-6800. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper (U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited (Canada), provided by the New Vehicle Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement Warranty, interim transportation may be available to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, under the Courtesy Transportation program.
Page 580 Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options When your vehicle requires warranty service, Warranty service can generally be completed contact your dealer and request an appointment. while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, By scheduling a service appointment and GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by advising your service consultant of your providing several transportation options.
Page 581 Additional Program Information In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, All program options, such as shuttle service, may limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel not be available at every dealer. Please contact expenses may be available. Claim amounts should your dealer for speciﬁc information about reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original availability.
Page 582: Vehicle Data Collection And Event
Vehicle Data Collection and Event In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Data Recorders in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has such as data related to engine speed, brake a number of sophisticated computer systems that application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety...
Page 583: Collision Damage Repair
To read this information, special equipment is Others, such as law enforcement, may have needed and access to the vehicle or the device access to the special equipment that can read the that stores the data is required. GM will not access information if they have access to the vehicle information about a crash event or share it with or the device that stores the data.
Page 584 Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a made with the same materials and construction result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature methods as the parts with which your vehicle was durability/corrosion problems, and may not...
Page 585 Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in an comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. accident. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality • Try to relax and then check to make sure you of coverage afforded by various insurance policy are all right.
Page 586 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where If possible, call your insurance company from the towing service will be taking it. Get a the scene of the accident. They will walk you card from the tow truck operator or write down through the information they will need.
Page 587 Managing the Vehicle Damage Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if Repair Process your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to In the event that your vehicle requires damage have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, repairs, GM recommends that you take an active even if your insurance coverage does not pay role in its repair.
Page 588: Reporting Safety Defects
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle hope you will notify us. Please call us at Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to GMC Customer Assistance Center http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: P.O.
Page 589: 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 590 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 For Credit Card Orders Only manual will include the Maintenance Schedule (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 591 All-Wheel Drive ........... 470 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ....355 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 421 Antenna, Rear Side Window ......341 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......214 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Adding Equipment to Your Antenna System ........342 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......107 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....
Page 592 Appearance Care (cont.) Windshield, Backglass, and Battery ............463 Wiper Blades ........532 Electric Power Management ..... 208 Wood Panels ........... 530 Run-Down Protection ....... 209 Ashtray(s) ............ 215 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....384 Audio System(s) .......... 274 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ......
Page 593 Child Restraints (cont.) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Calibration ........... 157 Children ..........73 California Fuel ..........424 Older Children ........... 60 California Proposition 65 Warning ....421 Securing a Child Restraint in a Canadian Owners ........... 3 Rear Seat Position ......... 83 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 594 Cleaning (cont.) Customer Assistance Information Windshield, Backglass, and Courtesy Transportation ......579 Wiper Blades ........532 Customer Assistance for Text Wood Panels ........... 530 Telephone (TTY) Users ......574 Climate Control System Customer Assistance Offices ....574 Dual Automatic ......... 215 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....
Page 595 Doing Your Own Service Work ....422 Driving (cont.) Dome Lamp Override ........208 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ..392 Dome Lamps ..........207 Winter ............388 Door Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..215 Delayed Locking ........123 Locks ............
Page 596 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire, Storing ......... 522 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 237 Fluid Drive Belt Routing ........565 Automatic Transmission ......440 Engine Compartment Overview ....430 Power Steering ........457 Exhaust ........... 155 Windshield Washer ........458 Fan Noise ..........456 Fog Lamp Light ...........
Page 597 Headlamps (cont.) Flash-to-Pass ........... 195 Gage Halogen Bulbs ......... 476 Engine Coolant Temperature ....237 High/Low Beam Changer ......195 Fuel ............245 On Reminder ........... 205 Oil Pressure ..........242 Heated Seats ..........11 Speedometer ........... 228 Heater ............215 Tachometer ..........
Page 598 Instrument Panel (I/P) LATCH System Brightness ..........207 Child Restraints ......... 73 Cluster ............. 227 Level Control ..........401 License Plate Lamps ........478 Liftgate, Power ..........128 Liftgate/Liftglass ........... 126 Liftglass/Liftgate ........... 126 Jump Starting ..........464 Light Airbag Readiness ........230 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning .....
Page 599 Lighting Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Entry ............208 At Least Once a Year ......559 Exit ............208 Introduction ..........548 Loading Your Vehicle ........394 Maintenance Footnotes ......556 Locking Differential ........351 Maintenance Record ........ 566 Lockout Protection ........125 Maintenance Requirements ......
Page 600 Outlet Adjustment ........223 Outlet(s), Accessory Power ......214 Navigation/Radio System, Outside see Navigation Manual ......325 Power Foldaway Mirrors ......160 New Vehicle Break-In ........139 Overheated Engine Protection Normal Maintenance Operating Mode ........450 Replacement Parts ........564 Owner Checks and Services .......
Page 601 Power Radios (cont.) Accessory Outlet(s) ........214 Navigation/Radio System, Door Locks ..........123 see Navigation Manual ......325 Electrical System ........537 Radio with CD and DVD ......290 Liftgate ............. 128 Radio with Six-Disc CD ......278 Lumbar Controls ........10 Rear Seat Audio ........
Page 602 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..562 Recovery Hooks .......... 393 Safety Belt Recreational Vehicle Towing ......400 Passenger Reminder Light ....... 229 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..114 Pretensioners ..........59 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Reminder Light ........229 Operation ..........
Page 603 Seats (cont.) Signals, Turn and Lane-Change ....194 Heated Seats - Rear ........17 Spare Tire ........... 526 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...... 12 Installing ..........512 Power Lumbar ........... 10 Removing ..........507 Power Reclining Seatbacks ......14 Storing ............. 522 Power Seats ..........
Page 604 Tires (cont.) Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......488 Tachometer ..........228 Inspection and Rotation ......496 Taillamps Installing the Spare Tire ......512 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Pressure Monitor System ......490 Back-up Lamps ........476 Removing the Flat Tire ......512 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .........
Page 605 Trailer Vehicle Data Collection and Event Recommendations ........415 Data Recorders ........582 Transmission Vehicle Identiﬁcation Fluid, Automatic ........440 Number (VIN) .......... 536 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....145 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....536 Trip Odometer ..........228 Ventilation Adjustment ........223 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ....
Page 606 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, XM Radio Messages ........323 Cleaning ..........532 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..342 Rainsense™ II Wipers ......197 Washer ............ 198 Washer Fluid ........... 458 Wiper Blade Replacement ......479 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....548 Wiper Fuses ..........

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