Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Chevrolet Silverado Classic Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........205 Front Seats ..........9 Instrument Panel Overview ....208 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........18 ........227 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, ..........20 and Indicators ........
Page 2 Noise Control System ......532 Maintenance Schedule ......615 Bulb Replacement ........ 533 Maintenance Schedule ......616 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..543 Customer Assistance Information ..... 639 Tires ............. 545 Customer Assistance and Information ..640 Appearance Care ........591 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: How To Use This Manual
For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name Many people read the owner manual from “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual.
Page 4: Safety Warnings And Symbols
Index In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid A good place to quickly locate information about or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. If you do not, you or others could be hurt.
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 Notice: These mean there is something along with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 9 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....39 Manual Seats ..........9 Safety Belt Extender ........41 Power Seats ..........10 Child Restraints ..........42 Power Lumbar ..........10 Older Children ..........42 Heated Seats ..........
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Airbag System ..........86 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..102 Where Are the Airbags? ......88 Adding Equipment to Your When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ....89 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......103 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....91 Restraint System Check ......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: Manual Seats CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do 1.
Page 10: Power Seats
Power Seats • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. If your vehicle has power reclining seatbacks, the control is located rear of the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats.
Page 11: Heated Seats
To increase or decrease support, hold the control To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. seating position changes, as it may during Press the button to cycle through the temperature long trips, so should the position of your lumbar settings of high, medium and low and to turn...
Page 12: Memory Seat And Mirrors
Memory Seat and Mirrors 2. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, and both outside mirrors to your preference. If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for 3. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory the memory function control for three seconds.
Page 13 To stop recall movement of the memory seat 4. Press and hold the exit button of the memory feature at any time, press one of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will buttons or power seat controls. sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2.
Page 14: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the Manual Reclining Seatbacks outboard side of the seat(s). CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 15 To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 16 CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash, the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Page 17: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Seatback Latches The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. To tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 18: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) forward on it to make sure it is locked. Folding the Rear Seat The seat can also be folded down for more seating space.
Page 19 To ﬂip and fold the seat, do the following: To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the strap 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward loop at the rear of all the way.
Page 20: Safety Belts
Safety Belts 3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. Pull up on the cushion to make sure it is locked into place. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use CAUTION: safety belts properly.
Page 21 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. CAUTION: Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a If you do have a crash, you do not know if cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 22 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 23 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by The rider does not stop. something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 24 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 25: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear Safety Belts safety belts? You may be an excellent driver, but if you Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an are in an accident —...
Page 26: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 42 or Infants and Young Children on page 45.
Page 27 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. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a 5.
Page 28 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 29 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 30 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 31 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 32 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones.
Page 33 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer/retailer to ﬁx it.
Page 34: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way.
Page 35: Right Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, Lap Belt it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone the key to making safety belts effective is can sit in the center position.
Page 36: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash.
Page 37 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 41. 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 38 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 39: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
There is one guide for each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children...
Page 40 CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 41: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer 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 42: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children 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 43 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the CAUTION: shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? Never do this. If the child is sitting in a seat next to a Here two children are wearing the same window, move the child toward the center belt.
Page 44 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen.
Page 45: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the Children can be seriously injured or traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped safety restraints.
Page 46 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 47 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 48 What are the different types of add-on child restraints? CAUTION: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle’s owner, are available in four basic Newborn infants need complete support, types. Selection of a particular restraint should including support for the head and neck. take into consideration not only the child’s This is necessary because a newborn weight, height, and age but also whether or not...
Page 49: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed. A young child’s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 50 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of for the child’s body with the harness and also the infant. The harness system holds the sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep or shelf-like shields.
Page 51 How Should I Use a Child Restraint? A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner.
Page 52 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. in the Vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 53 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the A child can be seriously injured or child within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that killed in a crash if the child is not come down over each of the infant’s properly secured in the child restraint.
Page 54: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than Be sure the airbag is off before using the front seat. We recommend that child restraints a rear-facing child restraint in the right be secured in a rear seat including an infant front seat position.
Page 55 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we or the airbag off switch and you need to secure recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be a rear-facing child restraint in the right front transported in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off.
Page 56: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top Children (LATCH) tether anchors and attachments. The LATCH system holds a child restraint during Lower Anchors driving or in a crash. This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 57 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 that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 58 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Do not install a child restraint in the center front seat position. See Securing a Child Restraint in Anchor Locations the Center Front Seat Position on page 71 (Top Tether Anchor): for more information. Seating positions with top tether anchors.
Page 59 For extended cab models, the rear outboard (Top Tether Anchor): seating positions have exposed metal lower Seating positions with anchors located in the crease between the top tether anchors. seatback and the seat cushion. (Lower Anchor): For regular and crew Seating positions with cab models, there is two lower anchors.
Page 60 Regular Cab Extended Cab For regular cab models with a bench seat, the top For extended cab models, the top tether anchors tether anchors are located under trim covers on the are located near the top of the seatback for each back panel behind the center and passenger seats.
Page 61 Do not secure a child restraint in the front passenger’s position if your vehicle has rear seats, if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 62 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor, except the center CAUTION: top tether anchor in an extended cab model, and lower anchors in the vehicle If a LATCH-type child restraint is not are designed to hold only one child attached to anchors, the restraint will restraint.
Page 63 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the CAUTION: safety belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return Children can be seriously injured or the safety belts to their normal, stowed strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped position before folding the rear seat.
Page 64 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether If the position you according to your child restraint are using has an instructions and the following adjustable head instructions: restraint and you are using a dual tether, If the position you route the tether around are using does not the head restraint.
Page 65 Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only) on page 83 for instructions on installing the child restraint using the safety belts. 3. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. Extended Cab Models 1.
Page 66 Crew Cab Models 2.3. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear center position, route 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends the top tether through the fabric loop. that the top tether be attached, attach and Then, raise the head restraint on the tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, passenger side and attach the top tether...
Page 67 1.2. Place the child restraint in the vehicle, If the position you near the seating position that you are using does not are using. have a head restraint and you are using 1.3. Route the top tether according to your a dual tether, route child restraint instructions and the the tether over...
Page 68 If the position you are 1.6. Lift the seatback up and push it using has an adjustable rearward. Then lower the seat head restraint and cushion until the seatback and the you are using a single seat cushion lock into position. tether, raise the 2.
Page 69: Securing A Child Restraint In A
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Extended Cab and Crew Cab There is limited space in the rear seating of an extended cab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear seating position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your seat properly.
Page 70 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the out of the retractor to set the lock. child 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 71: 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, attach and Center Front Seat Position tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and CAUTION: Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 56.
Page 72: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 54. If your instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has an airbag off switch that you...
Page 73 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will CAUTION: (Continued) accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, we recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle, even if the airbag is off. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inﬂating airbag.
Page 74 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children CAUTION: (LATCH) on page 56. If your vehicle has a rear seat, there is no top If the airbag readiness light in the tether anchor at the right front seating position. instrument panel cluster ever comes on Do not secure a child seat in this position if when you have turned off the airbag,...
Page 75 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and the instructions that came with the child restraint. shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt Secure the child in the child restraint when and as through or around the restraint.
Page 76 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder belt to tighten the lap belt portion and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 77 7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the CAUTION: position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether If the right front passenger’s airbag is to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child turned off for a person who is not in restraint and to Lower Anchors and...
Page 78: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System)
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint. See Where to Canada Put the Restraint on page 54. The passenger sensing system is designed to If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag...
Page 79 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: If you need to secure a forward-facing A child in a rear-facing child restraint can child restraint in the right front seat, be seriously injured or killed if the right always move the front passenger seat front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is as far back as it will go.
Page 80 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and the instructions that came with the child restraint. shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt Secure the child in the child restraint when and through or around the restraint.
Page 81 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. 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 82 7. If your child restraint manufacturer If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting recommends using a top tether, and the the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to position you are using has a top tether anchor, make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not attach and tighten the top tether to the top pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 83: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only)
Securing a Child Restraint in If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children the Right Front Seat Position (LATCH) on page 56. (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only) There is no top tether anchor in the right front passenger’s position.
Page 84 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 85 If you are using a forward-facing child restraint, you may ﬁnd it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. You should not be able to pull more of the belt out of the retractor once the lock has been set.
Page 86: Airbag System
Airbag System CAUTION: (Continued) Your vehicle has the following airbags: • Airbags are “supplemental restraints” to A frontal airbag for the driver. the safety belts. All airbags are designed • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. to work with safety belts, but do not Airbags are designed to supplement the protection replace them.
Page 87 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than nor its airbag system is designed for the blink of an eye. If you are too close to them. Young children and infants need the an inﬂating airbag, as you would be if you protection that a child restraint system can were leaning forward, it could seriously...
Page 88: 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 89: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inﬂate and CAUTION: help restrain the occupants. Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how If something is between an occupant fast your vehicle is traveling.
Page 90 Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Airbags The frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger) are not intended to inﬂate during Depending on the weight of your vehicle, you vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many will have either “Single Stage Airbags” or “Dual side impacts.
Page 91: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
Dual Stage Airbags What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? If your vehicle has frontal airbags with dual stage In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag deployment, the amount of restraint will adjust sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a according to crash severity.
Page 92: What Will You See After An Airbag Inﬂates
What Will You See After an CAUTION: Airbag Inﬂates? After an 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 the airbag inﬂated.
Page 93: Airbag Off Switch
Airbag Off Switch In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle If your instrument panel has one of the switches deformation. Additional windshield breakage pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle may also occur from the right front passenger has an airbag off switch that you can use to airbag.
Page 94 Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger’s ride in the front seat because: position is a member of a passenger risk group •...
Page 95 Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: • causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and • makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Page 96 The airbag off light will come on to let you know that the right front passenger’s airbag is off. The light will stay on to remind you that the airbag is off. The right front passenger’s airbag will remain off until you turn it back on.
Page 97: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators the system check. When the system check pictured in the following illustrations, your is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, vehicle has a passenger sensing system.
Page 98 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front CAUTION: (Continued) seat. We recommend that children be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child riding Even though the passenger sensing in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 99 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that When the passenger sensing system has turned will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, off the passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator we recommend that rear-facing child restraints will light and stay lit to remind you that the not be transported in your vehicle, even if airbag is off.
Page 100 The passenger sensing system is designed to Restart the vehicle and have the person remain enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s in this position for about two minutes. This frontal airbag anytime the system senses will allow the system to detect that person and that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the then enable the right front passenger’s airbag.
Page 101 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 If the airbag readiness light in the your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. instrument panel cluster ever comes on See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 103 for more information...
Page 102: 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 turned off and the battery is disconnected, in 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 103: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep the airbags from working properly? Airbag-Equipped Vehicle We have designed our airbag systems to work properly under a wide range of conditions, Is there anything I might add to the front including snow plowing with vehicles that have of the vehicle that could keep the airbags the optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPO...
Page 104: 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, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 105: 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 would be if worn during a more severe crash, CAUTION: then you need new parts.
Page 106 ✍ NOTES...
Page 107: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ............109 Theft-Deterrent Systems ......126 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..110 Content Theft-Deterrent ......126 ® Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Passlock ..........128 System Operation ........111 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..129 Doors and Locks ........
Page 108 Section 2 Features and Controls ® Mirrors ............173 OnStar System .......... 185 Manual Rearview Mirror ......173 Universal Home Remote System ....189 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with System Identiﬁcation ........189 ® OnStar , Compass and Temperature Universal Home Remote System ....190 Display ...........
Page 109: 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...
Page 110: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the System ignition, all door locks, and the spare tire If the vehicle has a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) hoist lock if your system operates on a radio frequency subject vehicle has one.
Page 111: System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is normal for any RKE system. If the transmitter System Operation does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work, try this: You can lock and unlock your doors from about •...
Page 112 Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter, (Lock): Press this button once to lock the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. all of the doors. Pressing lock again within Each vehicle can have a maximum of four three seconds may cause the horn to chirp for transmitters matched to it.
Page 113 To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter, do 3. Align the covers and snap them together. the following: 4. Resynchronize the transmitter. See “Resynchronization” following this information. 5. Check the operation of the transmitter. Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system.
Page 114: 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 115: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks To unlock the door from the outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key. If your vehicle has this To unlock or lock the power door lock switch, door from the inside, press the raised side slide the manual of the switch, with lever forward or...
Page 116: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking If your vehicle has this power door lock switch, If your vehicle is a crew cab, it may have this press the bottom of feature. When locking the doors with the power the switch on either front lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) door to lock all the transmitter and a door is open, the doors will not doors at once.
Page 117: Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Programmable Automatic Door Choose one of the two programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To Locks enter the program mode, do the following: Your vehicle may have an automatic lock/unlock 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn feature which enables you to program your signal/multifunction lever toward you and hold vehicle’s power door locks.
Page 118 You can exit the program mode any time by Mode 3: All doors unlock when the key is turning the ignition to RUN (the doors will removed from the ignition. This is the mode that is automatically lock and unlock and the horn will pre-programmed in the factory for manual chirp twice to indicate that you are leaving transmission vehicles.
Page 119: Rear Door Security Locks (Crew Cab)
Rear Door Security Locks 3. Press the door unlock switch once. You will hear one, two, three, or four chimes. The (Crew Cab) number of chimes tells you which unlock mode is currently selected. Continue to press the With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors door unlock switch until the number of chimes so that they cannot be opened from the inside that you hear matches the number of the...
Page 120: Lockout Protection
Rear Doors 4. Close the door. 5. Do the same thing to the other rear door. Extended Cab The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened Your vehicle may have a rear access door(s) that from the inside when this feature is in use. If allows easier access to the rear area of the you want to open the rear door while the security extended cab.
Page 121: Tailgate
Tailgate To open a rear access door from the inside, the front door must be opened ﬁrst. Then, use CAUTION: the handle located on the inside of the rear It is extremely dangerous to ride on the access door to open it. tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds.
Page 122 Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to pull back on the allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate at the right tailgate can be removed without assistance, edge and then you may want someone to assist you with the move the tailgate to...
Page 123: Windows
Windows CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Page 124: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome from extreme heat in warm or hot weather and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Page 125: Swing-Out Windows
The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger’s This feature prevents all windows from operating, and rear windows as well. Your power windows except from the driver’s position. Press the will work when the ignition has been turned switch to engage or disengage the lockout feature. to ACCESSORY or RUN or when Retained An indicator light on the switch will come on Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Page 126: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sliding Rear Window Theft-Deterrent Systems If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some in the center of the window and slide the glass cities. Although your vehicle has a number of to open.
Page 127 This message reminds you to activate the The theft-deterrent system will not activate if you theft-deterrent system. Here is how to do it: lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, or the power door lock switch. It activates only if you 1.
Page 128: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: ® Your vehicle has the Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ®...
Page 129: 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 New Vehicle Break-In replacement.
Page 130: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions A (LOCK): This position locks your ignition when the key is removed. The steering locks when With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it equipped with a manual transmission. It is to four different positions. a theft-deterrent feature.
Page 131 Key Release Button (Manual C (RUN): This is the position for driving. Transmission) The battery could be drained if you leave the key in the ACCESSORY or RUN position with the The ignition key cannot engine off. You may not be able to start your be removed from the vehicle if the battery is allowed to drain for ignition of manual...
Page 132: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any (RAP), certain features will continue to operate for other position — that is a safety feature. To restart up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) to LOCK unless a door is opened.
Page 133 Starting Procedure Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will disengage 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the starter motor, cause your battery to be the ignition key to START. When the engine drained much sooner, and add excessive heat starts, let go of the key.
Page 134: Engine Coolant Heater
When starting your engine in very cold weather Notice: Your engine is designed to work with (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn change the way the engine operates.
Page 135 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 136: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation See “Range Selection Mode” later in this section. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, is the best position to use when you start your it features an electronic shift position indicator engine because your vehicle cannot move easily.
Page 137 CAUTION: CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) will be free to roll — even if your shift with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your lever is in PARK (P) —...
Page 138 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. If your ® vehicle has the Allison Transmission , the R CAUTION: on the shift display, may blink if the shift inhibitor is active. Shifting into a drive gear while your Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your engine is running at high speed is vehicle is moving forward could damage dangerous.
Page 139 ® DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It The Allison Transmission uses a shift stabilization provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If feature that adjusts the transmission shifting to you need more power for passing, and you are: the current driving conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and downshifts.
Page 140 ® MANUAL MODE (M): This position, is available For an Allison Transmission , see Low Traction ® on vehicles with the Allison Transmission . It Mode later in this section. lets drivers select the range of gears appropriate FIRST (1): For an automatic transmission, this for current driving conditions.
Page 141 Range Selection Mode (Allison To use this feature, do the following: ® Transmission 1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL MODE (M). When in the MANUAL MODE, the transmission’s current gear range will be the highest attainable range with all the lower gears available.
Page 142 Low Traction Mode Cold Weather Operation ® ® (Allison Transmission (Allison Transmission ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX diesel engine On cold days, approximately 32°F (0°C) or colder, ® and the Allison Transmission , it has a Low your automatic transmission is designed to shift Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration differently.
Page 143: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul on and off by pressing the button. When the Tow/Haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 263 for more information.
Page 144 Tow/Haul Mode (Allison The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul on and off by ® Transmission pressing the button. When the Tow/Haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 263 for more information.
Page 145: Manual Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation Cruise Grade Braking is available on the 6.6L ® DURAMAX diesel engine. Cruise Grade Braking Five-Speed monitors a vehicle’s cruise state, engine torque, acceleration, vehicle speed, and the cruise set (VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 Engine) speed. Using this information, it detects when the truck is accelerating on a downhill grade and will Here is how to operate automatically downshift to slow the vehicle if it...
Page 146 FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into THIRD (3): Press the clutch pedal and shift into FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal THIRD (3). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. Shift into as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 147 Also, use REVERSE (R), along with the parking THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5): Shift into brake, when turning off your engine and parking THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) and FIFTH (5) the same your vehicle. way you do for SECOND (2). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal.
Page 148 Shift Speeds If your engine speed drops below 600 rpm, or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. When operating on slippery surfaces, downshift at lower than CAUTION: normal vehicle speeds to prevent the tires from slipping.
Page 149: Four-Wheel Drive
Up-Shift Light Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send If your vehicle has a your engine’s driving power to all four wheels manual transmission, for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out you may have a shift of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with light.
Page 150 Manual Transfer Case A 4WD indicator light comes on when you shift into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Four-Wheel-Drive Light on page 263. Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal...
Page 151 An indicator light near the lever shows you the transfer case settings: CAUTION: Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for an extended period of time Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause premature wear on your vehicle’s can cause your vehicle to roll even if the powertrain.
Page 152 When Using the Manual Transfer Case 2H (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. • Shifting should be made using quick motions. The front axle is not engaged in two-wheel Shifting slowly may make it more difficult to drive.
Page 153 • Shifts into 4L can be made with the vehicle at a Shift the transfer case lever in one continuous stop, or while slowly rolling about 1 to 3 mph motion into either the 4H or 2H position. (2 to 5 km/h). •...
Page 154 Automatic Transfer Case Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving The transfer case AUTO Conditions buttons are located to the left of the instrument Normal panel cluster. Variable Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 424 for further information.
Page 155 Indicator lights in the switches show the current (Two-Wheel Drive High): This setting is setting. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy used for driving in most street and highway when you turn on the ignition and the last chosen situations.
Page 156 Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive High or (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use this setting AUTO 4WD (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) when you need extra traction, such a on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. Press and release the Four-Wheel Drive High This setting also engages your front axle to help or AUTO 4WD switch.
Page 157 Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light Notice: Shifting the transfer case into has stopped ﬂashing could damage the Four-Wheel Drive Low while moving at speeds transfer case. To help avoid damaging your faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may cause vehicle, always wait for the Four-Wheel premature wear to the transfer case, and may...
Page 158 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel has stopped ﬂashing could damage the Drive High, AUTO 4WD, or Two-Wheel Drive transfer case.
Page 159 Shifting Into NEUTRAL 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 5. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel CAUTION: Drive High. 6. Simultaneously press and hold the Two-Wheel Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL Drive High and Four-Wheel Drive Low buttons can cause your vehicle to roll even if the for 10 seconds.
Page 160 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL Electronic Transfer Case To shift out of NEUTRAL: If your four-wheel-drive 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular vehicle has the brake pedal. electronic transfer case, the transfer case 2. Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. switches are located to 3.
Page 161 Use these switches to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose among three CAUTION: driving settings: Indicator lights in the switches show you which Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL setting you are in. The indicator lights will come on can cause your vehicle to roll even if the brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and the last transmission is in PARK (P).
Page 162 Shifting from Two-Wheel Drive High or (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also Four-Wheel Drive High to Four-Wheel engages your front axle to give you extra traction. You may never need Four-Wheel Drive Drive Low Low. It sends the maximum power to all four To shift from Two-Wheel Drive High or Four-Wheel wheels.
Page 163 Shifting from Four-Wheel Drive Low to If the Four-Wheel Drive Low switch is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, Four-Wheel Drive High or Two-Wheel the Four-Wheel Drive Low indicator light will ﬂash Drive High for 30 seconds and not complete the shift To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-Wheel unless your vehicle is moving slower than 3 mph Drive High or Two-Wheel Drive High, your vehicle...
Page 164 Shifting into NEUTRAL 5. Simultaneously press and hold the Two-Wheel Drive High and Four-Wheel Drive Low buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will CAUTION: come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 6. Start the engine if it is not already running. Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the 7.
Page 165 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL 5. Release the parking brake prior to moving the vehicle. To shift out of NEUTRAL: 6. You may start the engine and shift the 1. Set the parking brake and press and hold the transmission to the desired position. regular brake pedal.
Page 166: Parking Brake
Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, pedal down with your right foot. Push down with the parking brake symbol, to release the the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 167: Shifting Into Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Shifting Into Park (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. (Automatic Transmission) 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. CAUTION: 3.
Page 168 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine CAUTION: (Continued) Running (Automatic Transmission) And, if you leave the vehicle with the CAUTION: engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle injured.
Page 169: Shifting Out Of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission)
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) Shifting Out of Park (P) (Automatic Transmission) If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift the weight of the vehicle may put too much force lock control system which locks the shift lever on the parking pawl in the transmission.
Page 170: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way up into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then, move the shift lever into the gear you want.
Page 171: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 172: 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 automatic transmission shift CAUTION: lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 173: Mirrors
Mirrors CAUTION: Manual Rearview Mirror Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer Pull or push the tab under the inside rearview case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to mirror to adjust it to the night or daytime setting. In roll, even if your automatic transmission the nighttime setting, the glare from headlamps shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 174 Temperature and Compass Display Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press the on/off button, located to the far The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature automatically each time the ignition is started. display on or off. To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do the following: If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate...
Page 175 Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance.
Page 176 Compass Calibration Passenger Airbag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger following occurs: airbag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature, the •...
Page 177: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If an abnormal reading is displayed, for an extended period of time, please consult your with Compass and Temperature dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in Display updating the temperature is normal. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic mirror, it will, when on, automatically dim to the proper level The time period you need to press and hold...
Page 178 Compass Calibration Compass Variance The compass may need calibration if one of the The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the following occurs: factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live •...
Page 179: Outside Manual Mirrors
Passenger Airbag Indicator The mirror may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger airbag is enabled. For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 97 Cleaning the Mirror...
Page 180: Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with this style trailering-type mirror, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you. Adjust each mirror by turning it left or right. Once the mirror is adjusted to the correct position, If your vehicle is equipped with this style tighten the set screw to hold the mirror in place.
Page 181: Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with these mirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of objects behind you. A. Outer Mirror Frame B. Mirror Head C. Nut If your vehicle is equipped with this trailer towing type mirror, they can be adjusted so you can have a clear view of the objects behind you.
Page 182: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is If your vehicle is equipped with power equipped with this outside mirrors, feature, the controls are the controls are located located on the driver’s on the driver’s door door armrest. armrest.
Page 183: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors the middle position. The mirror control will if the following occurs: illuminate.
Page 184: Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors Outside Convex Mirror If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside mirrors are able to perform the curb view assist CAUTION: mirror function. This feature will cause the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a A convex mirror can make things (like preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R).
Page 185: Onstar ® System
® Outside Heated Mirrors designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request emergency The vehicle may have outside heated mirrors which services be sent to your location. If you lock your helps clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. ®...
Page 186: Onstar Services
® ® OnStar Services • OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 complimentary minutes ® For new vehicles with OnStar , the Safe & Sound ® ® • OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only) Plan, or the Directions & Connections Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase. Available Services included with Directions You can extend this plan beyond the ﬁrst year, or ®...
Page 187 ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor How OnStar Service Works ® ® ® OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar In order to provide you with OnStar services, your ® Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes to vehicle’s OnStar system has the capability of access location-based weather, local traffic reports, recording and transmitting vehicle information.
Page 188 ® OnStar service cannot work unless your vehicle is Your vehicle must have a working electrical ® in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a system (including adequate battery power) for the ® wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 189: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System System Identiﬁcation Your vehicle may have a Universal Home Remote System. If there are three round LED indicator lights above Determine which Universal Home Remote your the Universal Home Remote buttons, follow the vehicle has and then read the pages following for instructions under Universal Home Remote System instructions on programming your speciﬁc Operation (With Three Round LED).
Page 190: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and home lighting. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 191 Programming the Universal Home Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Remote System Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to Follow these steps to program up to three have another person available to assist you in devices: the programming steps 1.
Page 192 Some entry gates and garage door openers 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener may require you to substitute Step 3 with receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and or “Smart” button. This can usually be Canadian Programming”...
Page 193 Gate Operator and Canadian Using Universal Home Remote Programming Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter The indicator light will come on while the signal is signals to time out or quit after several seconds being transmitted.
Page 194: Operation (With Three Round Led)
Reprogramming a Single Universal Universal Home Remote System Home Remote Button Operation (With Three Round LED) To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button.
Page 195 Read the instructions completely before attempting Programming a garage door opener involves to program the transmitter. Because of the steps time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure involved, it may be helpful to have another before you begin. If you do not follow these person available to assist you in programming the actions, the device will time out and you will have transmitter.
Page 196 3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press and hold the universal home remote button that you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You may need to hold the button from ﬁve to 20 seconds.
Page 197 Programming Universal Home Follow these steps to program up to three devices: Remote — Fixed Code Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 198 Example of Eight Dip Switches with Two Positions Example of Eight Dip Switches with Three Positions Your panel of switches may not appear exactly as they do in the examples above, but they should be similar. The switch positions on your hand-held transmitter may be labeled, as follows: •...
Page 199 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: • When a switch is in the up position, write “Left.” • When a switch is in the down position, write “Right.” • If a switch is set between the up and down position, write “Middle.”...
Page 200 Using Universal Home Remote 5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, ﬁrmly press and release all three Press and hold the appropriate button for at least buttons at the same time. The indicator lights half of a second. The indicator light will come will turn on.
Page 201: Storage Areas
Front Storage Area For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance Your vehicle may have a center armrest storage phone number under Customer Assistance Offices compartment in the front bench seat. on page 644. To open it, fold down the armrest and press the Storage Areas latch handle located at the front of the armrest.
Page 202: Tonneau Cover
Tonneau Cover If your vehicle has a tonneau cover, follow the directions below to remove the cover. 1. To remove, unsnap the cover. Roll it up and stow it using the buckle and strap located at the front of the box. A.
Page 203 4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bows and the back rail and stow them safely. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. If necessary, use a soft bristle brush 3. Remove the three bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end.
Page 204: Sunroof
Sunroof To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the control. The control must be held until the The vehicle may have a power sliding sunroof. To glass stops moving, so that the sunroof will be fully open or close the sunroof, the ignition must be seated.
Page 205: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......208 Front Reading Lamps ........ 224 Hazard Warning Flashers ......210 Cargo Lamp ..........224 Other Warning Devices ......211 Electric Power Management ...... 225 Horn ............211 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......226 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 206 Section 3 Instrument Panel Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission) ..252 Audio System(s) ......... 288 Brake System Warning Light ..... 252 Setting the Time for Radios without Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ..254 Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....290 Traction Off Light ........255 Setting the Time for Radios with Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ....
Page 207 ✍ NOTES...
Page 208: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission Version shown, Manual Transmission Version similar...
Page 209 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome I. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). Lamp Override on page 223. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 143. B. Headlamp Controls. See Headlamps J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 219.
Page 210: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers P. Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They on page 604. also let police know you have a problem. Your front Q. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off.
Page 211: Other Warning Devices
Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. Horn To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel The tilt wheel will allow you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive.
Page 212: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 215. • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on page 215. For information on the headlamps, see Headlamps on page 219. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 213: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): direction of the turn To change the headlamps from low to high or lane change. beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel.
Page 214: Windshield Wipers
If your headlamps are in the automatic position or The windshield wipers are controlled by turning on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will the band with the wiper symbol. turn on. They will stay on as long as you hold (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a single wiping the lever toward you.
Page 215: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control (Off): Move the (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked switch to this position with the windshield washer symbol at the top to turn off the cruise of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on control system.
Page 216 Setting Cruise Control With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not CAUTION: work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control If you leave your cruise control on when will shut off.
Page 217 Increasing Speed While Using The cruise symbol on the instrument panel Cruise Control will come on when There are two ways to go to a higher speed: the cruise control is engaged. • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
Page 218 Passing Another Vehicle While Using Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. • Step lightly on the brake pedal, When you take your foot off the pedal, your •...
Page 219: Headlamps
Headlamps AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this position to activate the automatic headlamp mode. (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: • Sidemarker Lamps • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps •...
Page 220: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps lamps will not be on. The instrument panel or parking lamps are manually turned on and back lighting will not be on either.
Page 221 Your vehicle has a light sensor located on the it will take approximately one minute for the top of the instrument panel in the defroster grille automatic headlamp system to change to DRL that regulates when the automatic headlamps turn if it is bright enough outside.
Page 222: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps The fog lamps will go off whenever the high-beam headlamps come on. When the high beams go If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better off, the fog lamps will come on again. vision in foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off.
Page 223: Instrument Panel Brightness
Dome Lamps When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roof mounted lamp, pressing the button will activate The dome lamps come on when a door is opened. the lamp and illuminate an indicator light near the button. Pressing the button again will turn off The dome lamps can be turned on by moving the roof mounted lamp.
Page 224: Entry Lighting
Entry Lighting The lamps can be adjusted to a desired direction. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in Your vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. other locations. To turn the lamps on or off, When the doors are opened, the dome lamps press the button located next to the lamp.
Page 225: Electric Power Management
Electric Power Management A high electrical load occurs when several of the following loads are on: headlamps, high beams, The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control that estimates the battery’s temperature and state fan at high speed, heated seats, engine cooling of charge.
Page 226: 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 blown vehicle or adapter fuses. auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular If you experience a problem, see your dealer telephone or CB radio.
Page 227: Climate Controls
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls Your vehicle may have a front ashtray located Climate Control System near the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other ﬂammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Page 228 Temperature Knob (Floor): This mode directs most of the air through the ﬂoor outlets, and the rest of the The middle knob on the control panel lets you air is divided between the windshield defroster select the temperature of the air ﬂowing into outlets and the side window defroster outlets.
Page 229: Dual Climate Control System
Dual Climate Control System Mode Control To change the current mode, select one of the With this system you can control the heating, following: cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel outlets;...
Page 230 Recirculation cannot be used in ﬂoor, defog or (Air Conditioning): Press this button to defrost modes. An indicator on the button will light turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When up, ﬂash three times and turn off when recirculation the button is pressed, an indicator light will is selected in these modes.
Page 231 Turn the right knob to select one of the If your vehicle has a sliding rear window, you will following modes: not have a rear window defogger. (Defog): This mode directs the air to the < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear ﬂoor outlets, windshield and the side window window defogger on or off.
Page 232: Dual Automatic Climate Control
Dual Automatic Climate Control Driver’s Side Temperature Knob System The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the With this system, you can control the heating, system on the driver’s side. The temperature cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle.
Page 233 Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise If the driver and passenger’s temperature to lower or increase the cabin temperature. settings are not the same, the opposite side The display will show the temperature setting temperature setting will be displayed for decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing an additional ﬁve seconds.
Page 234 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the system will delay turning on the fan until To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a warm air is available. The length of delay 74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow depends on the engine coolant temperature.
Page 235 Manual Operation (Bi-Level): This mode directs warmer air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument panel You may manually adjust the air delivery mode outlets. or fan speed. (Floor): This mode directs air to the ﬂoor (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol outlets.
Page 236 Display If you select recirculation while in defrost, defog, or ﬂoor, the light in the button will ﬂash and then If you press the mode button to select an air go out to let you know that this is not allowed. delivery mode, the display will change to show you This is normal and helps to prevent fogging.
Page 237: Air Conditioning
If the driver’s and passenger’s temperature When air conditioning is selected or in AUTO settings are the same when AUTO is pressed, mode, the system will run the air conditioning the temperature setting and both arrows will automatically to cool and dehumidify the air be displayed for ﬁve seconds along with the entering the vehicle.
Page 238 Sensors There is an interior temperature sensor located next to the steering wheel that measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, There is also an exterior temperature sensor that is in the middle of the instrument panel, located behind the front grille.
Page 239 Defogging and Defrosting In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not You can use either defog or front defrost to change until the following occurs: clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use • Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 km/h) the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or for 5 minutes.
Page 240: Outlet Adjustment
Rear Window Defogger Outlet Adjustment If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window Use the air outlets located in the center and on the defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from side of the instrument panel to direct the airﬂow. the rear window.
Page 241: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. and 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 your vehicle.
Page 242: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission version shown. Canada, Light Duty Automatic and Manual Transmission Clusters similar. Your 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 ®...
Page 243: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both The trip odometer can tell you how far your miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour vehicle has been driven since you last set the (km/h).
Page 244: Tachometer
Tachometer Safety Belt Reminder Light Your tachometer displays the engine speed in When the key is turned to RUN or START, a revolutions per minute (rpm). See “Grade Braking chime will sound for several seconds to remind ® (Allison Transmission )”...
Page 245: Airbag Readiness Light
If the driver’s belt is buckled, neither the chime This light will come nor the light will come on. on when you start your vehicle, and See Passenger Sensing System on page 97 it will ﬂash for a for more information. few seconds.
Page 246: Airbag Off Light
Airbag Off Light When you turn the right front passenger’s airbag off, this light will come on and stay on to If your vehicle has an airbag off switch, it also has remind you that the airbag has been turned off. an airbag off light.
Page 247 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: If your vehicle is an extended cab pickup If the airbag readiness light ever comes and this ever happens, do not let anyone on when you have turned off the airbag, whom the national government has it means that something may be wrong identiﬁed as a member of the passenger with the airbag system.
Page 248: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, your rearview mirror will have a passenger for several seconds as a system check.
Page 249 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when Even though the passenger sensing you have a rear-facing child restraint system is designed to turn off the installed in the right front passenger’s right front passenger’s frontal airbag seat, it means that the passenger sensing if the system detects a rear-facing child system has not turned off the passenger’s restraint, no system is fail-safe, and...
Page 250 If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights passenger airbag status indicator, it means that remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there the passenger sensing system has turned off may be a problem with the lights or the passenger the right front passenger’s airbag.
Page 251: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light Voltmeter Gage If this light comes on When the engine is when the engine is not running, but the running, there could be ignition is in RUN, a problem with the this gage shows your charging system. battery’s state of charge in DC volts.
Page 252: Up-Shift Light (Manual Transmission)
Up-Shift Light Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories (Manual Transmission) are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This Your vehicle may condition is normal since the charging system have an up-shift light.
Page 253 Your vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided If the light comes on while you are driving, into two parts. If one part is not working, the pull off the road and stop carefully. You may other part can still work and stop you. For good notice that the pedal is harder to push or may go braking, though, you need both parts working well.
Page 254: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle needs service. A chime Warning Light will sound when the light stays on. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you With the Anti-Lock Brake still have brakes, but you do not have ABS.
Page 255: Traction Off Light
Traction Off Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If your vehicle has the Traction Assist System, this light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. If the light does not come on then, the system may require service. Have it ﬁxed so it will be United States Canada there to warn you if the system is turned off.
Page 256: Transmission Temperature Gage
Transmission Temperature Gage When your ignition is on, the gage shows the temperature of the transmission ﬂuid. The normal operating range is from 100°F (38°C) to about 265°F (130°C). At approximately 265°F (130°C), the Driver Information Center (DIC) will display a TRANSMISSION HOT message and the transmission will enter a transmission protection mode.
Page 257 ® If your vehicle has an Allison transmission, and The following situations can cause the the ﬂuid reaches temperatures of approximately transmission to operate at higher temperatures: 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC will display • Towing a trailer a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message •...
Page 258: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, the emission controls Check Engine Light might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This could lead Your vehicle has a to costly repairs that might not be covered computer which...
Page 259 If the Light is Flashing This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and The following may prevent more serious damage the engine is not running. If the light does to your vehicle: not come on, have it repaired.
Page 260 If the Light Is On Steady Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. You may be able to correct the emission system See Gasoline Octane on page 471. Poor fuel malfunction by considering the following: quality will cause your engine not to run as Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle?
Page 261: Oil Pressure Gage
Emissions Inspection and Oil Pressure Gage Maintenance Programs Some state/provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection: Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the...
Page 262: Security Light
Security Light A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. This light ﬂashes when Check your oil as soon as possible. See the vehicle security “OIL PRESSURE LOW”...
Page 263: Highbeam On Light
Highbeam On Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on This light comes on when the high-beam when the Tow/Haul headlamps are in use. mode has been activated. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer For more information, see Tow/Haul Mode on page 213 for more information. on page 143.
Page 264: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 265: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) For example, if the gear range is currently set to 6, the DIC will display (6) 5 4 3 2 1. The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is When the gear range is shifted down one time, located on the instrument panel cluster, below the the DIC will display 6 (5) 4 3 2 1.
Page 266: Dic Operation And Displays
Trip Information Button (Customization): Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the (Trip Information): Press the trip information personal settings on your vehicle. button to scroll through the ODOMETER, (Select): Press this button to reset certain TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, ENGINE HOURS, DIC functions and set your customization settings.
Page 267 You can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while To reset the timer to zero, press and hold the they are displayed by pressing the reset stem select button while TIMER is displayed. on the cluster. If you press and hold the reset Engine Hours: Press the trip information button stem or the select button for four seconds, until ENGINE HOURS appears on the display.
Page 268 Fuel Information Button Average Fuel Economy: Press the fuel information button until AVG ECON appears on (Fuel Information): Press the fuel information the display. This mode shows how many miles per gallon (MPG) or liters per 100 kilometers button to scroll through the range, fuel used, (L/100 km) your vehicle is getting based on average fuel economy, and the engine oil current and past driving conditions.
Page 269: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance Warning messages are displayed on the Driver is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver that this manual.
Page 270 BUCKLE PASSENGER The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, system, this message reminds you to buckle ®...
Page 271 BUCKLE SEATBELT CHANGE ENGINE OIL If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, This message is displayed when the engine oil this message reminds you to buckle the driver’s needs to be changed. safety belt. See Passenger Sensing System When you change the engine oil, be sure to on page 97.
Page 272: Check Oil Level
CHECK OIL LEVEL DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver’s door is not fully closed, this message If your vehicle has an oil level sensor, and the will appear on the display and you will hear a oil level in the vehicle is low, this message chime.
Page 273 ENGINE OVERHEATED FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low, this message will appear Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the on the DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel engine is overheating, severe engine damage as soon as possible. Pressing any of the may occur.
Page 274 LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) If your vehicle has a low coolant level sensor, this message will appear on the DIC if the If the driver’s side rear door is not fully closed, engine coolant level is low. Adding coolant to this message will appear on the display and you the coolant recovery tank will clear the message.
Page 275 OIL PRESSURE LOW PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the this message will appear on the display and you engine oil pressure is low, severe engine will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, damage may occur.
Page 276 REDUCED ENGINE POWER RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR (Crew Cab) This message is displayed when the cooling If the passenger’s side rear door is not fully system temperature gets too hot and the engine closed, this message will appear on the display further enters the engine coolant protection and you will hear a chime.
Page 277 SERVICE AIRBAG CAUTION: (Continued) If there is a problem with the airbag system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have your If the brake system warning light is dealer inspect the system for problems. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 245 and Airbag System not on, you still have brakes, but the on page 86 for more information.
Page 278 SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If there is a problem with the brake system, this If the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly, message will be displayed on the DIC. If this this message may appear along with the message appears, stop as soon as possible check engine light on the instrument panel.
Page 279 TRANSMISSION HOT If the vehicle has the Tow/Haul mode, use this feature if the transmission is operating at higher Notice: If you drive your vehicle while temperatures and/or the following situations the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and exist, which can cause the transmission to operate the transmission temperature warning is at higher temperatures: displayed on the instrument panel cluster...
Page 280 TRANS (Transmission) HOT IDLE TRANS (Transmission) IN WARM UP ® ENGINE (Allison Transmission Only) When temperatures are very cold, the transmission Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the will prevent certain operations such as shifts to transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the some ranges and engaging the torque converter transmission temperature warning is displayed clutch to protect against damage.
Page 281: Dic Vehicle Customization
DIC Vehicle Customization Lock Doors (Automatic Transmission only) If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, Your vehicle may have customization capabilities press the customization button until LOCK DOORS that allow you to program some features to appears in the display. To select your preference one setting based on your preference.
Page 282 Unlock Doors (Automatic UNLOCK DOORS: MANUALLY: The doors will not be unlocked automatically. Transmission only) Choose one of the available options and press the If you have an automatic transmission vehicle, customization button while it is displayed on the press the customization button until UNLOCK DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 283 Press the customization button until DOOR LOCK when locking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless DELAY appears in the display. To select your Entry (RKE) transmitter, press the select button preference for delayed locking, press the select while LOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC. button while DOOR LOCK DELAY is displayed Pressing the select button will scroll through on the DIC.
Page 284 Unlock Feedback UNLOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no feedback when unlocking the vehicle. Press the customization button until UNLOCK Choose one of the available options and press the FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select customization button while it is displayed on the your preference for the feedback you will receive DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 285 The amount of time you choose will be the amount Choose one of the available options and press the of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off customization button while it is displayed on the the vehicle. If you choose off, the headlamps will DIC to select it and move on to the next feature.
Page 286 Curb View Alarm Warning Press the customization button until CURB VIEW Press the customization button until ALARM appears in the display. To select your preference WARNING appears in the display. To select your for curb view, press the select button while CURB preference for alarm warning, press the select VIEW is displayed on the DIC.
Page 287 Language Display Units To select your preference for display language, Press the customization button until DISPLAY press the select button while LANGUAGE is UNITS appears in the display. To select English or displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button metric, press the select button while DISPLAY will scroll through the following languages: UNITS is displayed on the DIC.
Page 288: 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 289 While your vehicle is parked: Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. of your vehicle operate through the • Familiarize yourself with its operation. radio/entertainment system. If that equipment •...
Page 290: Setting The Time For Radios Without Radio Data Systems (Rds)
Setting the Time for Radios without Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour displays. Press and hold the Radio Data Systems (RDS) minute button until the correct minute displays. The time can be set with the ignition on or off. Press and hold HR (hour) until the correct hour displays.
Page 291: Am-Fm Radio
AM-FM Radio Finding a Station AM FM: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, or AM. The selection displays. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. SEEK : Press the left or right SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there.
Page 292 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, AUDIO: To adjust bass or treble, press and and six AM) can be programmed on the release AUDIO until BAS (bass) or TRE (treble) six numbered pushbuttons, by performing displays.
Page 293 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) causing the radio to perform that function or wait ﬁve seconds for the display to return to AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the time of day. Then press and hold AUDIO for right and the left speakers, press and release more than two seconds until a beep sounds.
Page 294: Radio With Cd
Radio with CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming •...
Page 295 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in display options are station name, RDS station the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. frequency, PTY, and the name of the program XM™...
Page 296: Finding A Station
Finding a Station you will hear a double beep. The radio goes to a preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, to the next preset station. Press either the SCAN or FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
Page 297 To store an equalization setting to a preset To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the station perform the following: middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. 1. Tune to the preset station. ALL CENTERED appears on the display, you 2.
Page 298 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) appears on following: the display.
Page 299 SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold performing the following: BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF appears on the display. The radio does switch to other stations. 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode.
Page 300 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system message, the information symbol appears on has been calibrated for your vehicle from the the display. Press this button to see the message. factory.
Page 301 If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD If there is no apparent damage, try a known in the player, it stays in the player. When the good CD. ignition or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught where it stopped, if it was the last selected in the CD player.
Page 302 2 NEXT: Press this pushbutton to go to the next 6 RDM (Random): Press this pushbutton to track. TRACK and the track number appears hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, on the display. If this pushbutton is held or pressed order.
Page 303 CD Messages INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the ET and the elapsed time appears on the display. following reasons: To change the default on the display, track •...
Page 304: Radio With Cassette And Cd
Radio with Cassette and CD Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: •...
Page 305 XM™ Satellite Radio Service For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in display options are station name, RDS station the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. frequency, PTY, and the name of the program XM™...
Page 306 Finding a Station preset station, plays for a few seconds, then goes to the next preset station. Press either the SCAN or BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets. FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The radio only scans stations with a strong signal The display shows the selection.
Page 307 To store an equalization setting to a preset station To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the perform the following: middle position, push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed. 1. Tune to the preset station. ALL CENTERED appears on the display, 2.
Page 308 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) appears on following: the display.
Page 309 SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by To turn alternate frequency off, press and hold performing the following: BAND again for two seconds. AF OFF appears on the display. The radio does not switch to other 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program stations.
Page 310 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system message, the information symbol appears on has been calibrated for your vehicle from the the display. Press this button to see the message. factory.
Page 311 If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at the tape may not be in squarely. Press the eject least three seconds of silence between each button to remove the tape and start over. selection for previous to work.
Page 312 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN quickly reverse the tape. The radio plays while the or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds tape reverses. Press it again to return to playing until SCAN appears on the display and you speed.
Page 313 Cassette Tape Messages If the cassette tape is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cassette. CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be appears on the display, the tape does not corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 314: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up. ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom The player pulls it in and the CD should begin surface of the CD.
Page 315 If an error appears on the display, see Press and hold it for more than two seconds to “CD Messages” later in this section. advance at 17 times the normal playing speed. Release this pushbutton to play the passage. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go ET and the elapsed time of the track appears to the beginning of the current track if more than on the display.
Page 316 CD Messages INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the ET and the elapsed time appears on the display. following reasons: To change the default on the display, track or •...
Page 317: Radio With Six-Disc Cd
Listening to a DVD Radio with Six-Disc CD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol appears on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle’s speakers.
Page 318 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in RDS features are available for use only on FM the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 319 Finding a Station For RDS, press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, display options are station name, RDS station FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). The frequency, PTY, and the name of the program display shows the selection.
Page 320 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can be BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, the knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 321 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station (RDS and XM™) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the AUDIO knob until BAL (balance) appears on following: the display.
Page 322 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets. 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program Up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can type select mode.
Page 323 Radio Messages for XM™ Only If the entire message is not displayed, parts of the message appears every three seconds. See XM Radio Messages on page 331 later in To scroll through the message, press and release this section for further detail. the INFO button.
Page 324 There may be an increase in skipping, difficulty If an error appears on the display, see in ﬁnding tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and “CD Messages” later in this section. ejecting. If these problems occur, check the bottom LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the surface of the CD.
Page 325 Once the CD is loaded, the indicator light (Eject): Press this button to eject CD(s). begins ﬂashing again. Once the light stops To eject the CD that is currently playing, press ﬂashing and turns green, you can load another and release this button. CD.
Page 326 Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to To use repeat, do the following: eject a CD after you have tried to push it in • To repeat the track you are listening to, manually. The player’s 25-second eject timer press and release the RPT button.
Page 327 AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press To scan all loaded CDs, press and hold either AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until while playing a CD. The equalization is stored ALL CD SCAN appears on the display and whenever a CD is played.
Page 328 Using Song List Mode 4. Press and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory. When SONG The six-disc CD changer has a feature called LIST is pressed, one beep will sound. song list. This feature is capable of saving After two seconds of continuously pressing 20 track selections.
Page 329 To delete tracks from the song list, perform the To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: following steps: 1. Turn the CD player on. 1. Turn the CD player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song 2.
Page 330 CD Messages Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment CHECK CD: If this message appears on the (RSE) system and a DVD is playing, the DVD display and/or the CD comes out, it could be for symbol appears on the radio display indicating one of the following reasons: that the DVD is available and can be listened to...
Page 331: 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 332 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Song/Program Title No song title information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel.
Page 333: Rear Seat Entertainment System
Rear Seat Entertainment System Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only. Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat The driver cannot safely view the video screen Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system while driving and should not try to do so. includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote Headphones...
Page 334 When using the wired headphones, if the front The headphone replacement foam ear pads seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with can be ordered in pairs. See your dealer for Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ Satellite more information.
Page 335 Stereo RCA Jacks How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The RCA jacks are located behind the video The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video In some countries, the video format may be in signals to be connected from an auxiliary device the PAL system.
Page 336 Video Screen The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, The video screen is located in the overhead if there is audio available. See “Headphones” console. To use the video screen, push forward previously for more information.
Page 337 DVD Player DVD+R and DVD+RW media may or may not be supported by the DVD player. The DVD player The DVD player is located in the overhead does not support DVD-RAM, DVD-ROM, and console. The DVD player can be controlled by DVD Audio media.
Page 338 (Play/Pause): Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD. Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it. Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD. (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu.
Page 339 Stopping and Resuming Playback While playing an Audio or DVD disc, press and hold this button to display and to remove the To stop playing a disc, press and release the track and time information. stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control.
Page 340 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 341 (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button the color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, to return to the start of the current track or chapter. and dynamic range compression. The dynamic Press this button again to return to the previous range compression feature can be used to reduce track or chapter.
Page 342 (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to (Subtitle): Press this button to turn on access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different subtitles and to move through subtitle options on every DVD. Use the up, down, left, and when a DVD is playing. The format and content right arrow buttons to move the cursor around of this function will vary for each disc.
Page 343 (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to Problem Recommended Action advance to the beginning of the next track No power. The ignition might not be or chapter. This button may not work when the in on or accessory. The parental control DVD is playing the copyright information or button might have been the previews.
Page 344 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary After stopping the If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. input connections player, I push Play but pressed one time, the at both devices. sometimes the DVD DVD player will resume Change the Video Format starts where I left off...
Page 345: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, The following errors may be displayed on the headphone audio cuts low batteries, reception video screen: out or buzzes. range, and interference from cellular telephone Disc Format Error: This message will be towers or by using displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, your cellular telephone...
Page 346: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) There may be an experience with audio distortion This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen in the wireless headphones when operating to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global CDs, or DVDs.
Page 347 SRC (Source): Press this button to select a source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. SEEK : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there.
Page 348: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Audio Steering Wheel Controls When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape. When a CD is playing, press this button to go to the beginning of the CD.
Page 349 If your vehicle does not have OnStar, press this SOURCE : Press this button to switch button to silence the system. Press it again, or any between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 other radio button, to turn on the sound. (if equipped), or a cassette tape or CD.
Page 350: Radio Reception
Radio Reception FM Stereo FM stereo gives the best sound, but FM signals Frequency interference and static during normal reach about 10 to 40 miles (16 to 65 km). Tall radio reception can occur if items such as buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals, cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience causing the sound to fade in and out.
Page 351: Care Of The Cassette Tape Player
Care of the Cassette Tape Player For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which A tape player that is not cleaned regularly scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassette turn.
Page 352: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original clean the tape head can be used. This type of cases or other protective cases and away from cleaning cassette does not eject on its own.
Page 353: Fixed Mast Antenna
Fixed Mast Antenna Chime Level Adjustment The ﬁxed mast antenna can withstand most car The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime washes without being damaged. If the mast level. To change the volume level of the chime, should ever become slightly bent, straighten it press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition out by hand.
Page 354 ✍ NOTES...
Page 355: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..356 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....398 Defensive Driving ........356 Highway Hypnosis ........399 Drunken Driving ........357 Hill and Mountain Roads ......400 Control of a Vehicle ........
Page 356: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: (Continued) Your Vehicle and make mistakes. Anticipate what they Defensive Driving might do and be ready. Rear-end collisions are about the most preventable The best advice anyone can give about driving is: of accidents. Yet they are common. Allow Drive defensively.
Page 357: 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. For driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one persons under 21, it is against the law in contributor to the highway death toll, claiming every U.S.
Page 358 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 359 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 360: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your See Brake System Warning Light on page 252. vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the Braking action involves perception time and brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All reaction time.
Page 361: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that traffic.
Page 362 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 363: Braking In Emergencies
Traction Assist System (TAS) Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal Your vehicle may have a Traction Assist or always decrease stopping distance. If you get System (TAS) that limits wheel spin. This is too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not especially useful in slippery road conditions.
Page 364 • If your vehicle is in cruise control when the TAS A Traction Assist System, Anti-Lock Brake begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control System or engine-related problem has been will automatically disengage. When road conditions detected and the vehicle needs service. allow you to safely use it again, you may •...
Page 365: Manual Selectable Ride
Manual Selectable Ride To turn the system on or off, press the TAS The main function of this system is to provide on/off button located on superior ride comfort while trailering or fully loaded, the instrument panel. as well as for unloaded driving. This system also helps to provide: •...
Page 366: Locking Rear Axle
It is recommended to use this system as follows: FIRM (Loaded): Press the button to activate this setting, the indicator light will be lit. Use this • For superior ride comfort in an unloaded setting to minimize trailer inputs to the vehicle or vehicle the button should be out.
Page 367 Steering Tips Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. It is important to take curves at a See Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 363. reasonable speed. What should you do if this ever happens? Ease up A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 368 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and ﬁnd a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 369: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, you are driving.
Page 370 So here are some tips for passing: so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane. If the way • Drive ahead. Look down the road, to the is clear to pass, you will have a running sides, and to crossroads for situations start that more than makes up for the distance that might affect your passing patterns.
Page 371: Loss Of Control
• Skidding Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two-lane roads. Reconsider before passing In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. the next vehicle. Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking •...
Page 372: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the This off-road guide is for vehicles that have way you want the vehicle to go. If you start four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 360. If steering quickly enough, your vehicle may your vehicle is an SS Model or does not have straighten out.
Page 373 Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that The push-pins are accessible from underneath the is why it is very important that you read this front bumper. The following steps must be guide. You will ﬁnd many driving tips and performed on each of the push-pins to remove suggestions.
Page 374 2. While continuing to When you are back on roads, though, be sure to pull downward on replace the air dam. the push-pin, Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended squeeze and turn periods without the front bumper lower air dam the expandable end installed can cause improper air ﬂow to the of the push-pin...
Page 375 Before You Go Off-Roading To reinstall the lower air dam, do the following: There are some things to do before you go out. 1. Line up each For example, be sure to have all necessary push-pin with its maintenance and service work done. Check to intended retainer make sure all underbody shields, if the vehicle has and push the washer...
Page 376 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 your rear axle. Put CAUTION: heavier items as far forward as you can. •...
Page 377 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 plan environmental concerns. We recognize these your route.
Page 378 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 safe • You approach things faster and you have less and close to home before you go into the time to scan the terrain for obstacles.
Page 379 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 380 Driving on Off-Road Hills When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, the wheels can leave the ground. If this Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or happens, even with one or two wheels, you across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good cannot control the vehicle as well or at all.
Page 381 Approaching a Hill • Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it • Are there obstructions on the hill that can is one of those hills that is just too steep to block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, climb, descend, or cross.
Page 382 Driving Uphill • Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible. If the path twists and turns, you might want to Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, ﬁnd another route. you need to take some special steps. •...
Page 383 if your wheels are straight and maneuver as What should I do if my vehicle stalls, you back down. It is best that you back or is about to stall, and I cannot make it down the hill with your wheels straight rather up the hill? than in the left or right direction.
Page 384 Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just cannot do it. What CAUTION: should I do? Set the parking brake, put your transmission Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can in PARK (P), or the manual transmission in cause your vehicle to roll even if the FIRST (1), and turn off the engine.
Page 385 Driving Downhill If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help to consider a number of things: your brakes and they will not have to do all •...
Page 386 Are there some things I should not do Am I likely to stall when going downhill? when driving down a hill? It is much more likely to happen going Yes! These are important because if you uphill. But if it happens going downhill, here is ignore them you could lose control and what to do.
Page 387: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline But when you drive across an incline, the much more narrow track width — the distance Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go between the left and right wheels — may not across the incline of a hill. If this happens, prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over.
Page 388 What if I am driving across an incline that is not too steep, but I hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping.
Page 389 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, your control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so wheels will not get good traction.
Page 390 Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it. If it is deep enough to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it — you probably will not get through. Also, water that deep CAUTION: can damage your axle and other vehicle parts.
Page 391: 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 392: 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 393 It is always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may CAUTION: get wet suddenly when your reﬂexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. If your vehicle has Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 394 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 395 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 396: 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 397: 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 398: 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. If another vehicle in your blind spot. you must start when you are not fresh —...
Page 399: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir Is there actually such a condition as highway full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the •...
Page 400: 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 372 for information about driving off-road.
Page 401 • 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 402: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 403 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. If you have the Traction Assist System (TAS), it will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the TAS off if you ever need to.
Page 404 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, a serious situation.
Page 405 CAUTION: Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You cannot see it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust pipe.
Page 406: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, You will need a well-charged battery to restart the vehicle, and possibly for signaling later on with Mud, Ice, or Snow your headlamps. Let the heater run for a while. In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you Then, shut the engine off and close the window need to spin the wheels, but you do not want almost all the way to preserve the heat.
Page 407: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you First, turn the steering wheel left and right. spin the wheels too fast while shifting That will clear the area around the front wheels. If the transmission back and forth, you can you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into destroy the transmission.
Page 408: Recovery Hooks (Except Ss Model)
Recovery Hooks (Except SS Model) Notice: SS Models have recovery hooks that are concealed by the front bumper trim covering. Use of the recovery hooks could cause damage to your vehicle. If you have the SS Model, do not use the recovery hooks. CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force.
Page 409: 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 410 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 545 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on...
Page 411 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 412 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 413 To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and CAUTION: weigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spread out your load equally on Do not load your vehicle any heavier than both sides of the centerline.
Page 414 If you put things inside your vehicle — like There is also important loading information for suitcases, tools, packages, or anything off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. Vehicle for Off-Road Driving“ under Off-Road If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there Driving on page 372.
Page 415 Add-On Equipment *Equipment Maximum Weight Ladder Rack and Cargo 750 lbs (340 kg) When you carry removable items, you may need Cross Toolbox and Cargo 400 lbs (181 kg) to put a limit on how many people you carry Side Boxes and Cargo 250 lbs per side inside your vehicle.
Page 416: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar How do I know if my vehicle can handle a snow plow? Equipment Some vehicles are built with a special snow Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle, plow prep package, called RPO VYU. If your here are some things you will need to know: vehicle has this option, you can add a Notice: If your vehicle does not have the snow...
Page 417 • Say, for example, you have a 700 lb (318 kg) snow Follow the snow plow manufacturer’s plow. The total weight of all occupants and cargo recommendations regarding rear ballast. Rear inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb (135 kg). ballast may be required to ensure a proper front This means that you may only be able to carry and rear weight distribution ratio, even though...
Page 418 In order to calculate the amount of weight any What is front axle reserve capacity, and front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to how do I calculate it? the front axle, use the following formula: Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between your front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of your vehicle with full fuel and passengers.
Page 419 For example, adding a 700 lb (318 kg) snow plow actually adds more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the CAUTION: front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft (122 cm) in front of the front axle and the On some vehicles that have certain front wheel base is 10 ft (305 cm), then: mounted equipment, such as a snow...
Page 420 Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions What is total vehicle reserve capacity? Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep This is the difference between your GVWR and package also have an emergency roof lamp the weight of your truck with full fuel and provision package, RPO TRW.
Page 421: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Truck-Camper Loading Information The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle’s CWR. Notice: Installing a truck-camper to a Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information vehicle that is equipped with the SS trim label in the glove box for dimensions A and B as package could damage the vehicle.
Page 422 Here is an example of proper truck and You must weigh any accessories or other camper match: equipment that you add to your vehicle. Then, subtract this extra weight from the CWR. This extra weight may shorten the center of gravity zone of your vehicle.
Page 423: Towing
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the General Motors is aware that some vehicle truck-camper is loaded, drive to a scale and owners may consider having the pickup box weigh on the front and on the rear wheels removed and a commercial or recreational body separately to determine axle loads.
Page 424: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing • Do you have the proper towing equipment? See your dealer or trailering professional Recreational vehicle towing means towing your for additional advice and equipment vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a recommendations. motorhome. The two most common types of •...
Page 425 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured.
Page 426 Dolly Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Never tow your vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
Page 427 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) CAUTION: Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause from the rear: your vehicle to roll even if the 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. transmission is in PARK (P) for an 2.
Page 428 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles CAUTION: Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle from the rear: 1. Drive the vehicle onto the dolly. Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause 2. Firmly set the parking brake. See Parking your vehicle to roll even if the Brake on page 166 transmission is in PARK (P) for an 3.
Page 429: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer ® DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
Page 430 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer • Then, during the ﬁrst 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph Notice: Pulling a ﬁfth-wheel trailer with a (80 km/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. vehicle that is equipped with the SS trim This helps your engine and other parts of package could damage the vehicle.
Page 431: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a Tow/Haul is a feature on automatic transmission heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. equipped vehicles that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. See Weight of the Trailer Tow/Haul Mode on page 143 for more information.
Page 432 Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options. C-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box (2WD)* 4300 V6 (Auto) 3.23 5,000 lbs (2 268 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4300 V6 (Manual) 3.23...
Page 433 C-1500 HD Crew Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box (2WD)* 3.73 8,300 lbs (3 765 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 6000 V8 4.10 10,300 lbs (4 672 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) * Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs (1 133 kg) maximum.
Page 434 C-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box (2WD)* 3.23 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 448 kg) 5300 V8 3.73 8,200 lbs (3 719 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 902 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum.
Page 435 K-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box (4WD)* 3.42 7,100 lbs (3 221 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 448 kg) 4800 V8 3.73 7,100 lbs (3 221 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 448 kg) 4.10 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 902 kg) 3.42 8,100 lbs (3 674 kg)
Page 436 K-1500 HD Crew Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box (4WD)* 3.73 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs (4 491 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 2,500 lbs (1 133 kg) maximum.
Page 437 K-1500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box (4WD)* 3.42 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4800 V8 3.73 6,900 lbs (3 130 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 4.10 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 3.42 7,900 lbs (3 583 kg)
Page 438 C-2500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box HD (2WD)* 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 15,700 lbs (7 121 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin tongue weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) maximum.
Page 439 C-2500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box HD (2WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 10,200 lbs (4 627 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 3.73 13,700 lbs (6 214 kg) 20,000 lbs (9 072 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,700 lbs (7 121 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel...
Page 440 K-2500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Standard Box HD (4WD)* 6.6L V8 Diesel 3.73 15,400 lbs (6 985 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 3,000 lbs (1 361 kg) maximum.
Page 441 K-2500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR Long Box HD (4WD)* 6000 V8 4.10 9,900 lbs (4 490 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 3.73 13,400 lbs (6 078 kg) 20,000 lbs (9 072 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,400 lbs (6 985 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg) 6.6L V8 Diesel...
Page 442 C-3500 Extended Cab (2WD)* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 4.10 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6000 V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 8100 V8 4.10 15,500 lbs (7 031 kg) 22,000 lbs (9 979 kg)
Page 443 K-3500 Regular Cab (4WD)* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6000 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 4.10 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 8100 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 15,600 lbs (7 076 kg)
Page 444 K-3500 Crew Cab (4WD)* Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR 6000 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 9,400 lbs (4 264 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 264 kg) 6000 V8 Dual Rear Wheel 4.10 9,200 lbs (4 173 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 264 kg) 8100 V8 Single Rear Wheel 4.10 15,000 lbs (6 804 kg)
Page 445 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 446 Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be Consider the following example: 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs maximum amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle for your vehicle.
Page 447 Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs Weight is still below 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) and you (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the may think that you should subtract 700 additional total to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg). This is very close to, pounds (318 kg) from your trailering capacity to but within the limit for RGAWR as well.
Page 448 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle for more information.
Page 449 If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could Make sure this weight does not cause the vehicle be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is to exceed GAWR or GVWR. ample room when turning to avoid contact between Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be the trailer and the bumper.
Page 450 Safety Chains Trailer Brakes You should always attach chains between your If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they chains under the tongue of the trailer to help must be adequate.
Page 451 Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening, drive with your front, If you have a rear-most window open and main heating or cooling system on you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon and with the fan on any speed.
Page 452 Passing Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, You’ll need more passing distance up ahead when lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has you’re towing a trailer. And, because you’re a electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer good deal longer, you’ll need to go much farther moving and then apply the trailer brake controller...
Page 453 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving On Grades The arrows on your instrument panel will Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also don’t shift down, you might have to use your ﬂash, telling other drivers you’re about to...
Page 454 Parking on Hills When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant at or near sea level will boil at a lower temperature than at higher altitudes. If you turn your engine off CAUTION: immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, your vehicle may show signs You really should not park your vehicle, similar to engine overheating.
Page 455 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK (P) for an CAUTION: (Continued) automatic transmission, or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. Always put the automatic transmission 5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure shift lever fully in PARK (P) with the the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 456 When You Are Ready to Leave After Maintenance When Trailer Towing Parking on a Hill Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See Scheduled 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 619 for down while you: more information.
Page 457 Trailer Wiring Harness For vehicles not equipped with heavy duty trailering, the harness is clipped to the vehicle’s Your vehicle is equipped with one of the following frame behind the spare tire mount. The harness wiring harnesses for towing a trailer or hauling requires the installation of a trailer connector, a slide-in camper.
Page 458 Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Package • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps • White: Ground • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Light Blue: CHMSL* • Red: Battery Feed** •...
Page 459 Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package Notice: Pulling a ﬁfth-wheel trailer with a vehicle that is equipped with the SS trim package could damage the vehicle. Do not pull a ﬁfth-wheel trailer with a vehicle equipped with the SS trim package. The eight-wire camper harness is located under the front edge of the pickup box on the driver’s side of the vehicle, attached to the frame bracket.
Page 460 Electric Brake Control Jumper CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle. If you use some other trailer brake harness, even if it seems to ﬁt, your trailer brakes may not work at all. You could have a crash in which you or others could be injured.
Page 461 Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse located behind the auxiliary battery. The auxiliary battery provision can be used to Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions supply electrical power to additional equipment that that are included with any electrical equipment you may choose to add, such as a slide-in that you install.
Page 462: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations 4. Engage the PTO. Refer to the manufacturer’s or installer’s for instructions on electrically You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR engaged PTOs. for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the 5. For mobile operations, shift the transmission trailer attached, so that you won’t go over into the gear you want, apply the regular the GVWR or GAWR.
Page 463 To use PTO speed control in Preset Mode Please note that the standby speed (800/850 rpm) (Factory Setting) do the following: is not to be used as a PTO control speed. Vehicles not equipped with cruise control will not 1. Engage the PTO. have the resume speed capability.
Page 464 Variable Mode: PTO speed control mode can be When the PTO switch is turned on, the engine is used for both stationary and mobile applications. limited to 2,200 rpms. If there are no accessories This mode allows PTO to be controlled in a fashion installed on the vehicle, make sure the PTO switch similar to how cruise control sets vehicle speed.
Page 465: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............468 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....468 (Gasoline Engines) ......... 491 California Proposition 65 Warning ....469 Automatic Transmission Fluid ® Doing Your Own Service Work ....469 (Allison Transmission ) ......
Page 466 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Four-Wheel Drive ........529 Tires ............545 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 546 Front Axle ........... 530 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....550 Noise Control System ......... 532 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......554 Tampering with Noise Control System Dual Tire Operation ........
Page 467 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ........591 Chemical Paint Spotting ......599 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..591 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .... 599 Fabric/Carpet ..........592 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........600 Leather ............593 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 600 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....
Page 468: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 469: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning CAUTION: (Continued) Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other and other fasteners. English and reproductive harm.
Page 470: Fuel
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Gasoline Your Vehicle Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. To Things you might add to the outside of your help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle can affect the airﬂow around it.
Page 471: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane Gasoline Speciﬁcations At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTM For all vehicles, except those with the 6.0L V8 speciﬁcation D 4814 in the United States or engine (VIN Code N), use regular unleaded CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or contain an octane-enhancing additive called higher.
Page 472: Additives
Additives However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United used in vehicles that were not designed for States are now required to contain additives those fuels.
Page 473: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation if the ethanol content is greater than 85%. Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM that identiﬁes your vehicle’s engine.
Page 474: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Fuels in Foreign Countries You should drive the vehicle immediately after refueling for at least seven miles (11 km) to allow If you plan on driving in another country outside the the vehicle to adapt to the change in ethanol United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be concentration.
Page 475: 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 476 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not top off or overﬁll counterclockwise. It will require more effort to turn the tank and wait a few seconds after you have the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it. ﬁnished pumping before removing the nozzle.
Page 477: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: CAUTION: If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it not remove the nozzle. Shut off the ﬂow of is in your vehicle. Static electricity fuel by shutting off the pump or by discharge from the container can ignite the notifying the station attendant.
Page 478: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine CAUTION: parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and An electric fan under the hood can start up plastic or rubber.
Page 479: 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 pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille.
Page 480: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 4.3L V6 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 481 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 491. Oil” under Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 486. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 503 and Coolant H.
Page 482 When you open the hood on the 5.3L V8 engine (4.8L and 6.0L V8 engines similar), here is what you will see:...
Page 483 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 491. page 508. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Engine Coolant on page 503 and Coolant Jump Starting on page 522.
Page 484 When you open the hood on the 8.1L V8 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 485 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air G. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 491. page 508. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). See Engine Coolant on page 503 and Coolant Jump Starting on page 522.
Page 486: Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine)
Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine oil every time If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine ® you get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, Oil” in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement.
Page 487 When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 480 for the location of the engine...
Page 488 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. •...
Page 489: Engine Oil Life System
Engine Oil Life System Notice: Use only engine oil identiﬁed as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing (Gasoline Engine) the American Petroleum Institute Certiﬁed For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol. Failure When to Change Engine Oil to use the recommended oil can result in engine damage not covered by your warranty.
Page 490 It is also important to check the oil regularly and If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes keep it at the proper level. back on when you start your vehicle, the engine oil life system has not reset. Repeat the procedure. If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must If it still does not reset, see your dealer for service.
Page 491: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Engines) If your vehicle has an air ﬁlter restriction indicator, If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Pickup it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter Models” under “Engine Air Cleaner/Filter” in needs to be replaced.
Page 492 How to Inspect the Engine Air Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Cleaner/Filter Indicator Vehicles With an Air Filter Restriction Indicator Locate the air ﬁlter restriction indicator on the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter cover. When the indicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change”...
Page 493 5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 7. Reset the air ﬁlter restriction indicator, if the vehicle has one, by pressing the button at the end of the indicator. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 494: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructions here, or you could get a false reading ® (Allison Transmission on the dipstick. ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can ®...
Page 495 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare your vehicle as follows: Cold Check Procedure 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. The purpose of the cold check is to determine if the transmission has enough ﬂuid to be operated safely 2.
Page 496 5. Perform a hot check at the ﬁrst opportunity 5. If the ﬂuid level is not within the HOT RUN after the normal operating temperature of band, add or drain ﬂuid as necessary to 160°F (71°C) to 200°F (93°C) is reached. bring the ﬂuid level to within the HOT RUN band.
Page 497: Automatic Transmission Fluid (Except Allison Transmission ® )
When to Check and Change Automatic Notice: Use of the incorrect automatic transmission ﬂuid may damage your vehicle, Transmission Fluid and the damages may not be covered by A good time to check your automatic transmission your warranty. Always use the automatic ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 498 Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle damage your transmission. Too much can has been sitting for eight hours or more with mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out the engine off, but this is used only as a reference.
Page 499 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick handle with this graphic is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the See Engine Compartment Overview on page 480 lower level.
Page 500: Manual Transmission Fluid
How to Add Automatic Manual Transmission Fluid Transmission Fluid When to Check Manual Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine Transmission Fluid what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 630. A good time to have your manual transmission ﬂuid checked is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 501 Check the ﬂuid level only when your engine is off, 3. If the ﬂuid level is good, install the plug and the vehicle is parked on a level place, and the be sure it is fully seated. If the ﬂuid level is transmission is cool enough for you to rest low, add more ﬂuid as described in the your ﬁngers on the transmission case.
Page 502: Hydraulic Clutch
Hydraulic Clutch When to Check and What to Use The hydraulic clutch linkage in your vehicle is The clutch master self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir cylinder reservoir is is ﬁlled with hydraulic clutch ﬂuid. located in the rear of the engine compartment on It is not necessary to regularly check clutch ﬂuid the driver’s side of the...
Page 503: Engine Coolant
How to Check and Add Fluid A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: The proper ﬂuid should be added if the level does • Give freezing protection down to not reach the bottom of the diaphragm when it −34°F (−37°C).
Page 504 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 505 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. See Cooling vehicle.
Page 506: 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 installed, coolant loss and possible engine CAUTION: damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured. Steam from an overheated engine can The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully burn you badly, even if you just open the installed on the coolant surge tank.
Page 507 Notice: If your engine catches ﬁre because If you get the ENGINE COOLANT HOT message you keep driving with no coolant, your vehicle with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: can be badly damaged. The costly repairs 1.
Page 508: Overheated Engine Protection
Cooling System If you still have the warning, turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more Protection Operating Mode”...
Page 509 CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, do not do anything else until it cools down.
Page 510 The coolant level should If your vehicle has an electric engine cooling fan, be at or above the check the coolant temperature gage. If the coolant FULL COLD mark. If it temperature is approximately 232°F (111°C), the is not, you may electric cooling fan should be running.
Page 511 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Cooling CAUTION: ® System” in the DURAMAX Diesel Supplement for the proper coolant ﬁll procedure.
Page 512 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant on system can be dangerous. Plain water, or hot engine parts. Coolant contains some other liquid such as alcohol, can ethylene glycol and it will burn if the boil before the proper coolant mixture will.
Page 513 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 514: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may hear the fans spinning at low speed during If your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, most everyday driving. The fans may turn off if no when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins cooling is required.
Page 515: Windshield Washer Fluid
When to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use It is not necessary to regularly check power To determine what kind of ﬂuid to use, see steering ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 630. the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 516 Adding Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, Your vehicle has a low washer ﬂuid message that follow the manufacturer’s instructions comes on when the washer ﬂuid is low. The for adding water. message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start •...
Page 517: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If Brake Fluid you add ﬂuid when the linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 518 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 Just look at the brake and Lubricants on page 630.
Page 519 Notice: • CAUTION: Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such The brake wear warning sound means that as engine oil, in the brake system can soon the brakes will not work well. That damage brake system parts so badly that could lead to an accident.
Page 520 Replacing Brake System Parts If you have rear drum brakes, they do not have wear indicators, but if you ever hear a rear brake The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its rubbing noise, have the rear brake linings many parts have to be of top quality and work well inspected immediately.
Page 521: 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 522: 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 523 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper 4. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are unnecessary accessories plugged into the not touching each other. If they are, it could cigarette lighter or accessory power outlets.
Page 524 On V6 engines the remote negative (−) terminal is located on a tab attached to the CAUTION: (Continued) engine accessory drive bracket where it is marked GND (Ground). right amount of ﬂuid is there. If it is low, See Engine Compartment Overview on add water to take care of that ﬁrst.
Page 525 6. Check that the jumper cables do not have 7. Connect the red loose or missing insulation. If they do, you positive (+) cable to could get a shock. The vehicles could the positive (+) be damaged too. terminal of the vehicle with the dead Before you connect the cables, here are some battery.
Page 526 10. Do not let the other end touch anything until 12. Now start the vehicle with the good battery the next step. The other end of the and run the engine for a while. negative (−) cable does not go to the dead 13.
Page 527 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Page 528: Rear Axle
Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A ﬂuid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are ﬁlled by volume of ﬂuid during production.
Page 529: Four-Wheel Drive
• Transfer Case The proper level for the 2500HD with the 6.6L diesel engine (RPO LLY) or 8.1L V8 When to Check Lubricant engine (RPO L18), and 3500 Series is from It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case 0.6 to 0.8 inch (17 mm to 21 mm) below the ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you bottom of the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 530: Front Axle
When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 619. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 630.
Page 531 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant: • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 532: Noise Control System
Noise Control System Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any Tampering with Noise Control person, other than for purposes of System Prohibited maintenance, repair or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into The following information relates to compliance any new vehicle for the purpose of noise with federal noise emission standards for vehicles...
Page 533: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Among those acts presumed to constitute tampering are the acts listed below. For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Insulation: Replacement Bulbs on page 543. • Removal of the noise shields or any For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this underhood insulation.
Page 534: Headlamps
Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 479 for more information. A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 4. Unplug the electrical connector. 5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 535: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
6. Put the new bulb into the assembly and turn it clockwise until it is tight. 7. Plug in the electrical connector. 8. Reinstall the headlamp assembly. 9. Install the pin and turn it into the locking feature. Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps To replace a front turn signal, sidemarker, or Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) bulb, do the...
Page 536 A. Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) 3. Pull the turn signal assembly out from the vehicle. B. Front Turn Signal/Parking Lamp C. Sidemarker Lamp 4. Press the locking release lever. The sidemarker lamp does not have a locking release lever. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal assembly.
Page 537: Roof Marker Lamps
Roof Marker Lamps 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. To replace a roof marker lamp bulb, do the 7. Reinstall the bulb socket into the turn signal following: assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 538 2. Install a new bulb To replace a center roof marker lamp bulb, do the into the socket and following: turn it clockwise until it locks into place. 3. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 1. Remove the six screws from the center roof marker lamp assembly.
Page 539: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: A. Cargo Lamp B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the back plate from the assembly by pressing the release tabs.
Page 540: Pickup Box Identiﬁcation And Fender Marker Lamps
4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb 5. Plug in a new lamp and snap it into the into the socket and press it in until it is tight. assembly. If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new 6.
Page 541 3. Determine which of the following taillamp A. Stoplamp/Taillamp assembly applies to your vehicle. B. Turn Signal 4. Press the release tab, if the vehicle has one, C. Back-up Lamp and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 5.
Page 542: License Plate Lamp
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) License Plate Lamp A. Turn Signal Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: B. Taillamp/Stoplamp 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket. C. Back-up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1.
Page 543: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for Back-up Lamp 3157 wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance Back-up Lamp* 1156 (Gasoline Engine) on page 619 for more Cargo Lamp and Center information.
Page 544 2. Push the release lever (B) to disengage the To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly hook and push the wiper arm (A) out of the do the following: blade (C). 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. 3.
Page 545: 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 for resulting accident could cause serious details.
Page 546: 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 or commercial uses such as snow plowing.
Page 547 (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 548 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual conﬁguration.
Page 549: Tire Size
(F) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single.
Page 550: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that indicates the tire height-to-width measurements. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire shown in item C of the light truck (LT-Metric) tire pressing outward on each square inch of the illustration, it would mean that the tire’s sidewall is tire.
Page 551 Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. Loading Your Vehicle on page 409. Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees front axle.
Page 552 Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A tire used on at the maximum permissible inﬂation pressure passenger cars and some light duty trucks and for that tire. multipurpose vehicles. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation...
Page 553 Tread: The portion of a tire that comes into Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of contact with the road. designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Treadwear Indicators: Narrow bands, sometimes Your Vehicle on page 409.
Page 554: 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 your operate effectively. vehicle’s original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures.
Page 555 How to Check High Speed Operation (SS Silverado) Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire CAUTION: pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when Driving at high speeds, 100 mph (160 km/h) they’re underinﬂated.
Page 556: Dual Tire Operation
See the example following. When you end this The outer tire on a dual wheel setup generally high-speed driving, return the tires to the cold wears faster than the inner tire. Your tires will wear inﬂation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading more evenly and last longer if you rotate the Information label.
Page 557: 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 559 and Wheel Replacement on page 564 for more information.
Page 558 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different from the dual rear tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here when rotating your tires. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation The dual tires are rotated as a pair, and the inside...
Page 559: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires CAUTION: One way to tell when it is time for new tires is Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to to check the treadwear which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts indicators, which will become loose after time.
Page 560: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for • You can see the indicators at three or more your vehicle. The original equipment tires places around the tire.
Page 561 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, control while driving. If you mix tires of the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop different sizes, brands, or types (radial cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing handle properly, and you could have a...
Page 562: 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 563: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum section width.
Page 564: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Temperature – A, B, C Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and C, representing the tire’s resistance to and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 565 Each new wheel should have the same Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and problems with bearing life, brake cooling, be mounted the same way as the one it replaces. speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance...
Page 566: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is damage to the brakes, suspension or dangerous. You cannot know how it has other vehicle parts.
Page 567: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat Notice: If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and is equipped with a tire size other It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are than P265/75R16, LT265/75R16, P265/70R17 driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s or P275/55R20, use tire chains only where legal tires properly.
Page 568: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire A rear blowout, particularly on a curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel you would use in a skid. In any rear blowout damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Page 569 When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following CAUTION: (Continued) example as a guide to assist you in the placement of the wheel blocks. 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear –...
Page 570: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab and Crew Cab (Except 1500 Crew Cab) A. Wing Nut Retaining D. Tool Kit and Jack 1500 Crew Cab Wheel Blocks Tools A. Knob D. Wing Nut Retaining B. Wheel Blocks E. Retaining Hook B.
Page 571 Extended Cab Extended Cab Short Box A. Wing Nut Retaining E. Knob A. Wing Nut Retaining E. Knob Wheel Blocks F. Tool Kit and Wheel Blocks F. Retaining Bracket B. Wheel Blocks Jack Tools B. Wheel Blocks and Wing Nut C.
Page 572 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it. For crew cab models, pull up the second row seat with the loop at the base of the seat cushion to access the tools.
Page 573 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper 3. Insert the hoist end and use the ignition key to remove the lock, if (open end) (F) of the equipped with a spare tire lock (J). To extension through remove the spare tire lock, insert the key, turn the hole (G) in and pull straight out.
Page 574: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 5. Use the wheel wrench hook which Installing the Spare Tire allows you to pull the hoist cable Use the following pictures and instructions to towards you to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. assist in reaching the spare tire.
Page 575 1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place stay with the center cap after they are the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the loosened.
Page 576 Jacking Locations A. Front Location (Two-Wheel-Drive 1500 Model) B. Front Location (All Other Models) 2. Use the wheel wrench and turn it C. Rear Location (All Models) counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. 3.
Page 577 If you have added a snow plow to the front of your vehicle, lower the snow plow fully before raising the vehicle. 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.
Page 578 Rear Position – 2WD Pickup Models Rear Position – All Other Models 4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Page 579 6. Remove all the wheel nuts and take CAUTION: (Continued) off the ﬂat tire. or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this;...
Page 580 8. Install the spare tire. CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel.
Page 581 Front Position - 2WD 1500 Model Rear Position 11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
Page 582 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 583: 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 assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 584 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 570. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
Page 585 CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare.
Page 586: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 15. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and Tools and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out CAUTION: from under the vehicle. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 587 Use the following art and text to assist you: 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Tilt the retainer (D) downward and through the wheel opening.
Page 588 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (F) connects to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
Page 589 To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: A. Wing Nut E. Tool Bag 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, B. Wheel Blocks F. Mounting Bracket pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the C.
Page 590: Spare Tire
3. Assemble the wheel blocks (B) and jack (G) Notice: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive together with the wing nut (A) and retaining and the different size spare tire is installed on hook (H). your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel drive until you can have your ﬂat tire repaired 4.
Page 591: Appearance Care
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, Lighter colored interiors may require more because they will not ﬁt. Keep your spare tire and frequent cleaning. Use care because newspapers its wheel together. If your vehicle has a spare and garments that transfer color to your home tire that does not match your vehicle’s original road furnishings may also transfer color to your...
Page 592: Fabric/Carpet
• Dust may be removed from small buttons and Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. cleaning. • Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result vehicle’s glass.
Page 593: Leather
Leather To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to water or club soda. remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used.
Page 594: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Care of Safety Belts Plastic Surfaces Keep belts clean and dry. A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is CAUTION: necessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
Page 595: Washing Your Vehicle
Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses The paint ﬁnish on the vehicle provides beauty, Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under Washing The best way to preserve the vehicle’s ﬁnish is to Your Vehicle on page 595.
Page 596: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Windshield and Wiper Blades Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree If the windshield is not clear after using the sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if when running, wax, sap, or other material may they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 597: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels And Trim
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of your vehicle. Do not use strong and Trim soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning Your vehicle may have either aluminum or brushes on them because you could damage chrome-plated wheels.
Page 598: Tires
Tires Underbody Maintenance To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and tire cleaner. dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, products on your vehicle may damage the frame, ﬂoor pan, and exhaust system even though...
Page 599: Chemical Paint Spotting
Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Some weather and atmospheric conditions can Description Usage create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the Wax-Treated polishing cloth. vehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy, Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular...
Page 600: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Description Usage Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) Cleans, shines, and Foaming Tire Shine protects in one step. No Low Gloss wiping necessary. Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and Wash Wax Concentrate lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free.
Page 601: Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your This label is on the inside of the glove box. vehicle, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts. Vehicle on page 102.
Page 602: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected The fuse block access from short circuits by a combination of fuses, door is on the driver’s circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. side edge of the This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by instrument panel.
Page 603 Fuses Usage Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery HTR A/C Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LOCK (Relay) (Lock Function) HVAC 1 Climate Control System Driver’s Door Harness LT DR Connection Cruise Control, Power Take CRUISE Off (PTO) Power Door Lock Relay UNLCK (Relay) (Unlock Function) RR FOG LP...
Page 604: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Left Turn Signals and The center instrument panel utility block is LT TRN Sidemarkers located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer...
Page 605: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Device Usage Ride Control Harness SL RIDE Connection HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat CB SEAT Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Windows Circuit CB RT DOOR...
Page 607 1* Fuel Injection Rail #2-Gasoline Engine; Engine Fuses Usage Control Module-Diesel Engine. HYBRID Hybrid 2* Fuel Injection Rail #1-Gasoline Engine; Auxiliary Power (Single Actuator-Diesel Engine. Battery and Diesels Only)/ STUD #1 3* Oxygen Sensors-Gasoline Engine; Fuel Dual Battery (TP2) Do not install fuse.
Page 608 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Left Bussed Electrical Center, Auxiliary Power AUX PWR LBEC 1 Left Doors, Truck Body Outlet — Console Controller, Flasher Module PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module TRL PARK Parking Lamps Trailer Wiring Electronic Throttle Control, Right Rear Parking and Electronic Brake RR PARK ETC/ECM...
Page 609 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage RR DEFOG Rear Window Defogger HVAC/ECAS Climate Control Controller HDLP-HI Headlamp High Beam Relay CIG LTR Cigarette Lighter PRIME Not Used HI HDLP-RT High Beam Headlamp-Right Supplemental Inﬂatable HDLP-LOW Headlamp Low Beam Relay AIRBAG Restraint System Air Conditioning Compressor A/C COMP Front Parking Lamps,...
Page 610 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuses Usage Fuse Block CRNK Starting System LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right The auxiliary electric cooling fan fuse block is FOG LP Fog Lamps Relay located in the engine FOG LP Fog Lamps compartment on the driver’s side of the HORN Horn Relay vehicle next to the...
Page 611: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 630 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a caution label located under the hood.
Page 612 Capacities Application English Metric 5.3L V8 Automatic with Front A/C** 16.8 qt 15.9 L 6.0L V8 Automatic* 16.2 qt 15.3 L 6.0L V8 Automatic** 16.7 qt 15.8 L 6.0L V8 Manual* 16.7 qt 15.8 L 8.1L V8 HD Automatic* 25.0 qt 23.7 L 8.1L V8 Automatic* 26.9 qt...
Page 613 Capacities Application English Metric Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.5 qt 4.3 L 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8 6.0 qt 5.7 L 8.1L V8 6.5 qt 6.1 L Fuel Tank Short Bed and 2500 LD 26.0 gal 98.0 L Long Bed and Chassis Cab (Pickup Box Delete) 34.0 gal 128.7 L...
Page 614 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic VORTEC™ 4.3L V6 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) Manual Automatic VORTEC™ 4.8L V8 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) Manual VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) Flex Fuel VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™...
Page 615: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 616 Owner Checks and Services ..... 626 Introduction ..........616 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles Maintenance Requirements ......616 (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ..... 626 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 616 At Each Fuel Fill ........
Page 616: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as This maintenance section applies to vehicles with prescribed in this manual are necessary to a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel keep your vehicle in good working condition.
Page 617: 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 618 ® The services in Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for Engine) on page 619 should be performed your service needs, you will know that GM-trained when indicated. See Additional Required Services and supported service technicians will perform (Gasoline Engine) on page 622 and Maintenance the work using genuine GM parts.
Page 619: Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)
Scheduled Maintenance If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within (Gasoline Engine) 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the This maintenance section applies to vehicles with oil is changed.
Page 620: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message comes on within previous service performed was Maintenance I. 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Always use Maintenance II whenever the message Maintenance II was performed.
Page 621 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” in • • this section. • Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). •...
Page 622: Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine)
Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine) This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, ® see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement. The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item.
Page 623 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) ® Except Allison Transmission : Change • • • automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (severe service).
Page 624: Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)
Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, (Gasoline Engine) etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake This maintenance section applies to vehicles with linings/shoes for wear or cracks.
Page 625 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and if the vehicle Gross Vehicle Weight Rating anchorages are working properly. Look for (GVWR) is over 8600 lbs or if the vehicle is mainly any other loose or damaged safety belt system driven under one or more of these conditions: parts.
Page 626: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services (k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and These owner checks and services should be condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help ensure has one, works properly.
Page 627: At Least Once A Month
Engine Oil Level Check At Least Once a Month Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if Tire Inﬂation Check necessary. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 486 for further details. Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures.
Page 628: At Least Once A Year
At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check CAUTION: CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 629 Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular While parked, and with the parking brake set, try brake, set the parking brake. to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever •...
Page 630: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL Engine Coolant This maintenance section applies to vehicles with coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 503. a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in ®...
Page 631 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Manual Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Transmission (1500 HD, Axle Lubricant (GM Part Synchromesh Transmission Fluid (5–Speed 2500, 2500 HD, No. U.S. 12378261, in (GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in without and 3500 Canada 10953455) meeting Canada 10953465).
Page 632 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant Chassis Lubricant (GM Tailgate Handle Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Pivot Points, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Rear Driveline Canada 88901242) or lubricant Hinges, Latch (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, in Center Spline meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Bolt, and Canada 10953474).
Page 633: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines)
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines) Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel Engine Supplement.
Page 634: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines (A) Air Conditioning Compressor V6 Engines...
Page 635: 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 616. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 626 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 636 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 637 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 638 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 639: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..640 Reporting Safety Defects ......656 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....640 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 643 United States Government ..... 656 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 640: Customer Assistance And Information
General Motors of Canada Customer Your satisfaction and goodwill are important Communication Centre by calling 1-800-263-3777 to your dealer/retailer and to Chevrolet. Normally, (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your We encourage you to call the toll-free number in dealer’s/retailer’s sales or service departments.
Page 641 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program Motors and your dealer/retailer are committed to using the toll-free telephone number or write them making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your at the following address: new vehicle.
Page 642 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in the that you do not feel your concerns have been Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
Page 643: 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 644: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Fax Number: 313-381-0022 Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a Canada — Customer Assistance customer wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 United States —...
Page 645: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
Overseas — Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can Paseo de la Reforma # 2740...
Page 646: Roadside Assistance Program
Canada, the vehicle registration is also a year. required. Lock-out service will be covered at As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are no charge if you are unable to gain entry automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside into your vehicle.
Page 647 (Canada only): In the event of a warranty In many instances, mechanical failures are related vehicle disablement, while en route and covered under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper over 250 kilometres from original point of warranty, and the duration of the Base Warranty...
Page 648 For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited please provide the following to the Roadside reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement Assistance Representative: to an owner or driver when, in their sole discretion, the claims become excessive in •...
Page 649: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, To enhance your ownership experience, we and contact your dealer/retailer and request an our participating dealers/retailers are proud to offer appointment. By scheduling a service appointment Courtesy Transportation, a customer support and advising your service consultant of your program for new vehicles.
Page 650 Transportation Options customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement Warranty service can generally be completed for reasonable fuel expenses may be available. while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Claim amounts should reﬂect actual costs and be GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by supported by original receipts.
Page 651: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Additional Program Information has the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), to provide anti-lock braking and to help the driver All program options, such as shuttle service, may control the vehicle in difficult driving not be available at every dealer/retailer. Please situations. Some information may be stored contact your dealer/retailer for speciﬁc information during regular operations to facilitate repair of about availability.
Page 652: 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 access to the special equipment that can read device that stores the data is required. GM will the information if they have access to the not access information about a crash event vehicle or the device that stores the data.
Page 653 Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a with the same materials and construction methods result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature as the parts with which your vehicle was durability/corrosion problems, and may not...
Page 654 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 655 • they ask for a police report, phone or go to If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the police department headquarters the the towing service will be taking it. Get a next day and you can get a copy of the report card from the tow truck operator or write down for a nominal fee.
Page 656: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a Process repair valuation based on that insurance In the event that your vehicle requires damage company’s collision policy repair limits, as you repairs, GM recommends that you take an active have no contractual limits with that company.
Page 657: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. you will notify General Motors. Please call the Washington, D.C. 20590 Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020, or write: You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Page 658: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Publications Ordering Service Bulletins Information Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Service Manuals Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair of your vehicle.
Page 659 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 for (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 660 ✍ NOTES...
Page 661 Airbag Systems (cont.) Passenger Sensing System ....... 97 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 468 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..102 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....91 Equipment ..........416 AM-FM Radio ..........291 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Antenna, Fixed Mast ........
Page 662 Appearance Care (cont.) Automatic Transmission Weatherstrips ........... 594 Fluid ..........494, 497 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....596 Operation ..........136 Ashtray ............227 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ..222 Audio System ..........288 AM-FM Radio .......... 291 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....348 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ..
Page 663 Bulb Replacement (cont.) Center Front Passenger Position, Halogen Bulbs ......... 533 Safety Belts ..........35 Headlamps ..........534 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) License Plate Lamps ........ 542 and Cargo Lamp ........539 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Chains, Tire ..........566 Marker Lamps ........
Page 664 Cleaning (cont.) Control of a Vehicle ........360 Finish Care ..........595 Coolant Inside of Your Vehicle ......591 Engine Temperature Gage ......255 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Heater, Engine ......... 134 Plastic Surfaces ........594 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ......506 Leather ............
Page 665 Driving (cont.) Hill and Mountain Roads ......400 Daytime Running Lamps ......220 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...... 392 Defensive Driving ........356 Off-Road ..........372 Delayed Locking .......... 116 Recovery Hooks ........408 Doing Your Own Service Work ....469 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ..
Page 666 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire ............567 Coolant ............ 503 Flat Tire, Changing ........568 Coolant Heater ......... 134 Flat Tire, Storing ......... 586 Coolant Temperature Gage ...... 255 Fluid Drive Belt Routing ........634 Automatic Transmission ....494, 497 Engine Compartment Overview ....480 Manual Transmission ........
Page 667 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..604 Hazard Warning Flashers ......210 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 602 Head Restraints ..........17 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....602 Headlamps ......... 219, 534 Underhood Fuse Block ......605 Bulb Replacement ........533 Windshield Wiper ........
Page 668 Horn ............211 How to Use This Manual ........ 3 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 546 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....26 Lamps Hydraulic Clutch .......... 502 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ....222 Cargo ............224 Dome ............223 Dome Lamp Override .......
Page 669 Light (cont.) Safety Belt Reminder ....... 244 Maintenance Schedule Security ........... 262 Additional Required Services ....622 Tow/Haul Mode ........263 At Each Fuel Fill ........626 Traction Off ..........255 At Least Once a Month ......627 Up-Shift ........... 252 At Least Once a Year ......
Page 670 Manual Transmission Fluid ............500 New Vehicle Break-In ........129 Operation ..........145 Noise Control System, Tampering ....532 Manual Windows ......... 123 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..633 Memory Seat and Mirrors ......12 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ....269 Mirrors Odometer ............
Page 671 ® Outside Passlock ............ 128 Automatic Dimming Mirror ......183 Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab ....423 Convex Mirror .......... 184 Power Curb View Assist Mirrors ......184 Door Locks ..........115 Heated Mirrors ......... 185 Electrical System ........601 Manual Mirrors .........
Page 672 Radios (cont.) Recovery Hooks .......... 408 Rear Seat Audio ........346 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......424 Setting the Time with Radio Data Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..110 Systems (RDS) ........290 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Setting the Time without Radio Operation ..........
Page 673 Seats (cont.) Rear Seat Operation ........18 Safety Belt Reclining Seatbacks ........14 Reminder Light ........244 Seatback Latches ........17 Safety Belts Secondary Latch System ......583 Care of ............ 594 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Passenger Position ....35 Center Front Seat Position ......
Page 674 Spare Tire (cont.) Taillamps Removing ..........570 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Storing ............. 586 Back-up Lamps ........540 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......611 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ......... 348 Speedometer ..........243 Theft-Deterrent Systems ......126 Starting Your Engine ........132 Content Theft-Deterrent ......126 ®...
Page 675 Tires (cont.) Transmission Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ..570 Fluid, Automatic ......494, 497 Secondary Latch System ......583 Fluid, Manual ........... 500 Spare Tire ..........590 Temperature Gage ........256 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..586 Up-Shift Light ...........
Page 676 Vehicle (cont.) Where to Put the Restraint ......54 Loading ............ 409 Windows ............. 123 Symbols ............5 Manual ............. 123 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......281 Power ............124 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Sliding Rear ..........126 Recorders ..........651 Swing-Out Windows .........

Chevrolet Silverado Classic 2007 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Rear Axle

Four-Wheel Drive

Front Axle

Noise Control System

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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