Page 1 2007 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........209 Front Seats ..........9 Instrument Panel Overview ....212 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........20 ........240 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..........22 ..
Page 2 Bulb Replacement ........ 552 Maintenance Schedule ......629 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..557 Maintenance Schedule ......630 Tires ............. 558 Customer Assistance Information ..... 651 Appearance Care ........607 Customer Assistance and Information ... 652 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ......616 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: Canadian Owners
P.O. Box 07130 notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute Detroit, MI 48207 the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. © Part No. 25817255 A Second Printing...
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols You will also ﬁnd notices in this manual. The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown Notice: These mean there is something that along with the text describing the operation or could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 9 Center Front Passenger Position Manual Seats ..........9 (Regular Cab) .......... 37 Power Seats ..........10 Center Front Passenger Position Manual Lumbar ........... 11 (Crew and Extended Cab) ....... 38 Power Lumbar ..........
Page 8 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Securing a Child Restraint in the Right What Will You See After an Airbag Front Seat Position (With Passenger Inﬂates? ........... 98 Sensing System) ........81 Airbag Off Switch ........100 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Passenger Sensing System .......
Page 9: Front Seats
Front Seats To move a manual seat forward or rearward: 1. Lift the bar to unlock Manual Seats the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and CAUTION: release the bar. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 10: Power Seats
Power Seats To adjust the seat, do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. •...
Page 11: Manual Lumbar
Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the knob is located If the seats have power lumbar, the controls used to on the front of the driver seat lower cushion on operate this feature are located on the outboard the outboard side.
Page 12: Heated Seats
Release the control when the lower seatback (Heated Seatback): Press this button to turn reaches the desired level of lumbar support. on the heated seatback. Your vehicle may have a memory function which The light on the button will come on to indicate allows seat settings to be saved and recalled.
Page 13: Memory Seat, Mirrors, And Pedals
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and recall their positions. Your vehicle may have the memory package. Not all adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their The controls for this positions.
Page 14 Easy Exit Seat To stop recall movement of the memory function at any time, press one of the power seat controls, The control for this feature is located on the memory buttons, power mirror buttons, or driver’s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. adjustable pedal switch.
Page 15: Reclining Seatbacks
Reclining Seatbacks If the 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 16 Power Reclining Seatbacks 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 17 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 18: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, press the release button, located on the top of the seatback, while you push the head restraint down. The second row seats have head rests that can be adjusted up and down.
Page 19: Seatback Latches
Seatback Latches Center Seat The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to Your vehicle may have a front center seat. the rear of the cab. The seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and To tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located passenger when the center seat is not used.
Page 20: Rear Seats
Rear Seats 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. Rear Seat Operation (Full Bench) 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on it to make sure it is locked. Folding the Rear Seat To fold the seat down, do the following: To fold the seat up, do the following: 1.
Page 21: Rear Seat Operation (Split Bench)
Rear Seat Operation (Split Bench) CAUTION: Folding Rear Seat On a vehicle with a second row 60/40 split seat A safety belt that is improperly routed, either side of the rear seat may be folded for not properly attached, or twisted will not added cargo space.
Page 22: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: (Continued) Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Do not allow people to ride in, or on, any This part of the manual tells you how to use area of your vehicle that is not equipped safety belts properly. It also tells you some things with seats and safety belts.
Page 23 Why Safety Belts Work Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 255 as it goes. and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light (1500 Series) on page 255.
Page 24 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop.
Page 25 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 26: Questions And Answers About
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.
Page 27: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? This part is only for people of adult size. You may be an excellent driver, but if you are Be aware that there are special things to know in an accident —...
Page 28: Driver Position
Driver Position The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, Lap-Shoulder Belt let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to 4.
Page 29 6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the The lap part of the belt should be worn low and safety belt through the latch plate to fully snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 30 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 31 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 32 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 33 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 34 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 35: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Shoulder belt height adjusters are available for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder.
Page 36: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy On the extended cabs, push down on the Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant release button (A) women. Like all occupants, they are more likely and move the height to be seriously injured if they do not wear adjuster to the safety belts.
Page 37: 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, (Regular Cab) it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, To learn how to wear the center front passenger’s the key to making safety belts effective is wearing safety belt properly, see Driver Position on...
Page 38: Center Front Passenger Position
Center Front Passenger Position (Crew and Extended Cab) Lap Belt Your vehicle may have a center front seating position. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 39: Rear Seat Passengers
Rear Seat Passengers Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. It is very important for rear seat passengers to Here is how to wear one properly. buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.
Page 40 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 41 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash. CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 42: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head.
Page 43 2. Place the guide over the belt and insert the 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies two edges of the belt into the slots of the ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt guide.
Page 44 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 45: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Extender Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, driver and right front passenger. Although you you should use it. cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt But if a safety belt is not long enough, your assembly.
Page 46: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt Older Children and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 47 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 48 CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt.
Page 49: 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 Children can be seriously injured or of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped to use safety restraints.
Page 50 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 51 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 52 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 53: 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 54 A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 55 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 56 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. 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 57 Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint CAUTION: There are several systems for securing the child A child can be seriously injured or killed within the child restraint. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come down in a crash if the child is not properly over each of the infant’s shoulders and buckle secured in the child restraint.
Page 58: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right We recommend that children be secured in a rear front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 59 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: We recommend that rear-facing child A child in a child restraint in the center restraints be transported in vehicles with front seat can be badly injured or killed by a rear seat that will accommodate a the right front passenger’s airbag if it rear-facing child restraint, whenever inﬂates.
Page 60: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system or the airbag off switch and you need to secure Children (LATCH) a rear-facing child restraint in the right front passenger’s seat, the passenger’s frontal airbag The LATCH system holds a child restraint during must be off.
Page 61 Lower Anchors In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments. The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle.
Page 62 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 63 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor (Top Tether Anchor): Locations Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with (Lower Anchor): top tether anchors. Seating positions with two lower anchors. Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat Regular Cab Front Seat For crew and extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal Do not install a child restraint in the center front...
Page 64 For regular cab models, there is an anchor symbol on the trim covers to assist you in locating the top tether anchors. Regular Cab Do not install a child restraint in the center seat position. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position on page 74 for more information.
Page 65 Be sure to read the instructions following to properly install a child restraint using these loops. 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 66 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor, except the center CAUTION: top tether anchors in crew and extended cab models, and lower anchors in the If a LATCH-type child restraint is not vehicle are designed to hold only one attached to anchors, the restraint will not child restraint.
Page 67 Notice: Contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the vehicle’s CAUTION: safety belt assembly may cause damage to these parts. Make sure when securing unused Children can be seriously injured or safety belts behind the child restraint that strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped there is no contact between the child restraint or the LATCH attachment parts and the...
Page 68 Regular Cab Models 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends instructions and the following that the top tether be attached, attach and instructions: tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor, If the position you are if your vehicle has one.
Page 69 Crew and Extended Cab Models 2. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) on 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to page 75 or Securing a Child Restraint in the the lower anchors. If the child restraint does Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger not have lower attachments or the desired Sensing System) on page 81 or Securing a...
Page 70 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop), if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: Example —...
Page 71 2.2. When using a child restraint with a top 2.4. Tighten the top tether when and tether in the rear center position: as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. A. Route the top tether (B) through the center loop (D), and behind When the top tether is tightened, the the inboard passenger side anchor (loop) may bend.
Page 72: Securing A Child Restraint In A
Securing a Child Restraint in a Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child Rear Seat Position restraint when and as the instructions say. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. Extended Cab and Crew Cab 2.
Page 73 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 74: 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 60.
Page 75: (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 58. If one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations is located in your glove box, your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can...
Page 76 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because CAUTION: (Continued) the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Even though the airbag off switch is designed to turn off the passenger’s airbag, no system is fail safe, and CAUTION:...
Page 77 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, CAUTION: we recommend that rear-facing child restraints not be transported in your vehicle, even if If the airbag readiness light ever comes the airbag is off. on when you have turned off the airbag, it If your child restraint has the LATCH system, means that something may be wrong with...
Page 78 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt the instructions that came with the child restraint. through or around the restraint.
Page 79 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 80 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 to the top If the right front passenger’s airbag is tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower turned off for a person who is not in Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
Page 81: Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the CAUTION: Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) A child in a rear-facing child restraint can Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. be seriously injured or killed if the right A rear seat is a safer place to secure a front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 82 If your vehicle does not have a rear seat that Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s frontal will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on we recommend that rear-facing child restraints page 103. We recommend that rear-facing child not be transported in your vehicle, even if the restraints be secured in a rear seat, even if airbag is off.
Page 83 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 84 7. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, and the position you are using has a top tether anchor, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 60.
Page 85: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only)
Securing a Child Restraint in the If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the Right Front Seat Position child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall (Heavy Duty Crew Cab Only) the child restraint.
Page 86 Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the right You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure front passenger’s seat. Here is why: the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as CAUTION: the instructions say.
Page 87 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle out of the retractor to set the lock. the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
Page 88 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 from the retractor once the lock has been set.
Page 89: Airbag System
Airbag System Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today’s Your vehicle has the following airbags: airbags are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inﬂating bag, all •...
Page 90 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Roof-mounted rollover airbags are Frontal airbags for the driver and right designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe front passenger are designed to deploy in crashes where something hits the side of moderate to severe frontal and near your vehicle, during a vehicle rollover, frontal crashes.
Page 91 CAUTION: CAUTION: Both frontal and roof-mounted side impact Anyone who is up against, or very close airbags inﬂate with great force, faster than to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be the blink of an eye. If you are too close to seriously injured or killed.
Page 92: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 256 for more information.
Page 93 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the If your vehicle has a roof-mounted rollover airbag instrument panel on the passenger’s side. for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver, it is located in the ceiling above the side windows.
Page 94 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...
Page 95: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash speeds. For example: The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 96 Your vehicle has a seat position sensor which down. For roof-mounted rollover airbags, inﬂation enables the sensing system to monitor the is determined by the location and severity of fore and aft position of the driver’s seat. Seat the impact or a rollover event. position sensors provide information that is used The airbag system is designed to work properly to determine if the airbags should deploy at a...
Page 97: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? Dual Stage Airbags 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 according to crash severity. Your vehicle has in a crash.
Page 98: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, steering wheel or the instrument panel. In so quickly that some people may not even realize moderate to severe side collisions, even belted an airbag inﬂated.
Page 99 In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate the airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle CAUTION: deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. When an airbag inﬂates, there may be • Airbags are designed to inﬂate only once. dust in the air.
Page 100: Airbag Off Switch
Airbag Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger’s If one of the switches pictured in the following position is a member of a passenger risk group illustrations is located in your glove box, your identiﬁed by the national government as follows: vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can Infant.
Page 101 • The child has a medical condition which, according to the child’s physician, makes CAUTION: it necessary for the child to ride in the front seat so that the driver can constantly monitor If the right front passenger’s airbag is the child’s condition.
Page 102 CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger’s airbag could inﬂate even though the switch is off. If this ever happens, do not let anyone whom the national government has identiﬁed as a United States...
Page 103: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System If your vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger’s position, unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glovebox. If there is an airbag off switch, your vehicle does not have a passenger sensing system.
Page 104 When the system check is complete, either the Accident statistics show that children are safer if word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or they are restrained in the rear rather than the the symbol for off, will be visible. See Passenger front seat.
Page 105 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: under some unusual circumstance, even A child in a rear-facing child restraint can though it is turned off. We recommend be seriously injured or killed if the right that rear-facing child restraints be secured front passenger’s airbag inﬂates. This is in a rear seat, even if the airbag is off.
Page 106 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, the off indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that •...
Page 107 If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting The passenger sensing system is designed to the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to enable (may inﬂate) the right front passenger’s make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not frontal airbag anytime the system senses pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 108 If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right front passenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. If this happens, turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position, then sit upright in the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with the person’s legs comfortably extended.
Page 109 A thick layer of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such CAUTION: as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the passenger sensing If the airbag readiness light in the system operates. Remove any additional material instrument panel cluster ever comes on from the seat cushion before reinstalling or securing the child restraint and before a small...
Page 110: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds, after the ignition is serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in turned off and the battery is disconnected, several places around your vehicle. You do an airbag can still inﬂate during improper not want the system to inﬂate while someone is service.
Page 111: Adding Equipment To Your
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 Is there anything I might add to the front properly under a wide range of conditions, or sides of the vehicle that could keep the including snow plowing with vehicles that airbags from working properly?
Page 112: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, or the side impact airbag covering on the...
Page 113: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash, you may need new LATCH After a Crash system parts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision CAUTION: damage may also mean you may need to have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced.
Page 114 ✍ NOTES...
Page 115: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ............117 Theft-Deterrent Systems ......135 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..118 Content Theft-Deterrent ......135 ® Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System PASS-Key III+ ......... 137 ® Operation ..........119 PASS-Key III+ Operation ......137 Doors and Locks ........
Page 116 Section 2 Features and Controls Mirrors ............175 Universal Home Remote System ....188 Manual Rearview Mirror ......175 System Identiﬁcation ........188 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Universal Home Remote System ....189 ® with OnStar , Compass and Universal Home Remote System Temperature Display ......
Page 117: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing...
Page 118: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer/retailer will This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry be able to assist you with obtaining replacements. Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your 1.
Page 119: Operation
• There are other conditions which can affect the Check to determine if battery replacement or performance of the transmitter. See Remote resynchronization is necessary. See “Battery Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 118. Replacement” and “Resynchronization” under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The following functions Operation on page 119.
Page 120 (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and doors. If enabled through the Driver Information release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ﬂash once to signal lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound indicate locking has occurred.
Page 121 Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your RKE transmitter should last about four years. The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it is probably time to change the battery.
Page 122 4. Snap the front and the back of the transmitter outside temperatures and will shut off when the together. key is turned to RUN. If your vehicle does not have an automatic climate control system, 5. Test the operation of the transmitter with the during remote start, you will need to manually turn vehicle.
Page 123 If the vehicle is left running it will automatically (Remote Start): Press and release the lock shut off after 10 minutes unless a time extension button and then press and hold the remote has been done. start button to start the vehicle. To manually shut off a remote start, do any of the To start the vehicle using the remote start feature, following:...
Page 124 Remote Start Ready Once two remote starts, or a single remote start with one time extension has been done, the If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle vehicle must be started with the key. start feature, it may have the remote start ready After the key is removed from the ignition, the feature.
Page 125: 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 126: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. The power door lock switches are located on the You can program this feature using the Driver armrest on the front doors. Information Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCK under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC (Unlock): Press the side of the switch with Buttons) on page 295.
Page 127: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and Your vehicle has rear door security locks. turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. These prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside.
Page 128: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection Rear Doors This feature protects you from locking the key in Extended Cab the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and Your vehicle may have a rear access door(s) that a front door is open. allows easier access to the rear area of the If the driver’s side power door lock switch is extended cab.
Page 129: Tailgate
Tailgate To open a rear access door from the inside, the front door must be opened ﬁrst. Then, CAUTION: use the handle located on the inside of the It is extremely dangerous to ride on the rear access door tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated to open.
Page 130 Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. The tailgate can be removed to allow for different On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, loading situations. Although the tailgate can be raise the tailgate nearly all the way to the removed without assistance, you may want closed position prior to removing the left edge.
Page 131: 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 132: Power Windows
Power Windows CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent dangerous.
Page 133 Express Down Windows Window Lockout The driver and front passenger windows also have (Window Lockout): If your crew cab or an express down feature that allows the windows extended cab vehicle has power windows, the to be lowered without holding the switch. Press driver’s door power window switch has a lockout down fully on the window switch, then release, feature.
Page 134: Power Sliding Rear Window
Power Sliding Rear Window CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children. Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent dangerous.
Page 135: Sun Visors
Content Theft-Deterrent The power sliding rear window will work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY, Your vehicle may have a content theft-deterrent RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) alarm system. is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 141 for more information. To activate the theft-deterrent system: The power sliding rear window cannot be operated...
Page 136 If a locked door is opened without using the If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the key in the driver’s door key cylinder or the RKE alarm by pressing unlock on the RKE transmitter or transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. by placing the key in the ignition and turning it The horn will chirp and the lights will ﬂash.
Page 137: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® ® PASS-Key III+ PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that matches a decoder ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio in your vehicle. frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry ®...
Page 138 If the engine still does not start, and the key To program the new additional key: appears to be undamaged, try another ignition 1. Verify that the new key has a stamped key. At this time, you may also want to check on it.
Page 139: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
® • If you lose or damage your PASS-Key III+ key, Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst see your dealer/retailer or a locksmith who 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time ® can service PASS-Key III+ to have a new the new brake linings are not yet broken in.
Page 140: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions B (ACCESSORY): This position lets things like the radio and the windshield wipers operate while Use the key to turn the engine is off. the ignition switch to Lengthy operation of features such as the radio four different positions. in the ACCESSORY ignition position and the RUN position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting.
Page 141: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition These features work when the key is in RUN or ACCESSORY. Once the key is turned from RUN to Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it LOCK, the windows and sunroof continue to work is an easy target for joy riders or thieves.
Page 142 Starting Procedure Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of time, by returning the key to the START 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn position immediately after cranking has ended, the ignition key to START. When the engine can overheat and damage the cranking starts, let go of the key.
Page 143: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Notice: Your engine is designed to work The switch used to with the electronics in your vehicle. If you adjust the pedals add electrical parts or accessories, you could is located on the change the way the engine operates. Before instrument panel adding electrical equipment, check with below the climate...
Page 144: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel cord. The cord is located on the driver’s ®...
Page 145: Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management™ 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it Your vehicle’s V8 engine may have Active Fuel away from moving engine parts. If you do Management™. This system allows the engine not, it could be damaged.
Page 146: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation If your vehicle is has an automatic transmission, it has an electronic shift position indicator within the instrument panel cluster. This display comes on when the ignition key is turned to the RUN position. ® ® Allison Transmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed There are several...
Page 147 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 lever with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your is in PARK (P) —...
Page 148 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. not connect with the wheels. To restart when It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. If you need more power for passing, and you are: Also, use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is •...
Page 149 If the shift stabilization feature determines that a select the range of gears appropriate for current current vehicle speed cannot be maintained, driving conditions. If your vehicle has this feature, ® the transmission does not upshift and instead see Range Select Mode (Allison Transmission ®...
Page 150 ® ® Range Selection Mode (Allison FIRST (1): For the Hydra-Matic 4-Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed ® Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Transmission) even more than SECOND (2) without using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission does not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 151 To use this feature, do the following: While using the Range Selection mode feature, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can 1. Move the shift lever to the MANUAL be used. MODE (M). Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the 2.
Page 152: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode The tow/haul mode adjusts the transmission shift pattern to reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing or hauling heavy loads. The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the tow/haul on and off by pressing the button.
Page 153 ® Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission Turn the tow/haul mode on and off by pressing the button, located on the end of the shift ® or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic lever. When the tow/haul is on, a light on the Transmission) instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 272 for more information.
Page 154: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Grade Braking is only active while the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range If your vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can Selection Mode. See “Tow/Haul Mode listed send the engine’s driving power to all four wheels previously and Automatic Transmission Operation for extra traction.
Page 155 Manual Transfer Case Some delay between shifting and when the indicator light comes on is normal. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal Severe Extreme Vehicle in Tow* *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 443 Towing Your Vehicle on page 443 Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in four-wheel drive for an extended period of time The transfer case shift lever is on the ﬂoor to the...
Page 156 You might choose Four-Wheel-Drive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand, deep mud, deep CAUTION: snow, and while climbing or descending steep hills. When operating in Four-Wheel Low, the gear ratio Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL provides additional torque when compared to Four-Wheel-Drive High.
Page 157 • Avoid driving in Four-Wheel Drive on clean, (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use this setting dry pavement. It may cause your tires to wear when you need extra traction, such as on snowy or faster, and make the transfer case harder to icy roads or in most off-road situations.
Page 158 Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low CAUTION: (Continued) Notice: Shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive Low while moving at Be sure to set the parking brake before speeds faster than 3 mph (5 km/h) may placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. cause premature wear to the transfer case, See Parking Brake on page 169.
Page 159 Shifting In or Out of NEUTRAL Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an Driving Conditions idle set the parking brake. Normal 2. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). Severe Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion Extreme into or out of the NEUTRAL position.
Page 160 (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction CAUTION: is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also engages Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL the front axle to help drive your vehicle. This is can cause your vehicle to roll even if the the best setting to use when plowing snow.
Page 161 Shifting Into Two-Wheel-Drive High Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel-Drive High stopped ﬂashing could damage the transfer position. This can be done at any speed, except case. To help avoid damaging your vehicle, when shifting from Four-Wheel-Drive Low.
Page 162 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High switch position when To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low to your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High High, your vehicle must be stopped or moving indicator light will ﬂash for 30 seconds but will less than 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission...
Page 163 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL 6. Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to NEUTRAL till it stops and hold it for To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: 10 seconds. Then slowly release the dial 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular to the four low position.
Page 164 Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out You can choose among ﬁve driving settings: of the different modes may cause the transfer Indicator lights in the dial show which setting you case to enter the shift protection mode. This will are in.
Page 165 (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra CAUTION: traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL engages the front axle to help drive your vehicle. can cause your vehicle to roll even if the This is the best setting to use when plowing snow.
Page 166 Shifting Into Four-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low position. You must wait for the Four-Wheel-Drive Low indicator light to stop AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive) ﬂashing and remain on before shifting your Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel-Drive High or transmission in gear. AUTO position.
Page 167 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low It is typical for your vehicle to exhibit signiﬁcant engagement noise and bump To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low when shifting between Four-Wheel-Drive to Four-Wheel-Drive High, AUTO or Low and Four-Wheel-Drive High ranges or Two-Wheel-Drive High, your vehicle must be from NEUTRAL with the engine running.
Page 168 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: 5. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular Drive High.
Page 169: Parking Brake
Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light goes off. To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake Notice: Driving with the parking brake on pedal down with your right foot. Push down can overheat the brake system and cause the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 170: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 449. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly 1.
Page 171 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) Running and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 172: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Parking Over Things That Burn If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, then you will be able to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 173: 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 174: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly CAUTION: set.
Page 175: Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror CAUTION: ® with OnStar , Compass and Temperature Display Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to the automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper roll, even if the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 176 Temperature and Compass Display Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press the on/off button, located to the far The automatic dimming mirror comes on each left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature time the ignition is turned to start. To turn the display on or off. automatic dimming feature off or back on, press the on/off button.
Page 177 The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. 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 the vehicle is outside of zone eight.
Page 178: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Compass And Temperature Display
Cleaning the Mirror Temperature Display When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or The temperature can be displayed by pressing similar material dampened with glass cleaner. the compass/temperature button. Pressing the Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror compass/temperature button once brieﬂy, will as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter toggle the display reading on and off.
Page 179: Outside Manual Mirrors
Compass Operation Cleaning the Mirror Press the compass/temperature button once Use a paper towel or similar material dampened brieﬂy to turn the display on or off. with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid Compass Calibration cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Page 180: Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors
Outside Trailer-Tow Mirrors These mirrors can be manually folded forward or rearward. The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver’s preferred position for better vision.
Page 181: Outside Power Mirrors
Outside Power Mirrors Manual Folding The mirrors can be manually folded inward to If your vehicle is prevent damage when going through an automatic equipped with outside car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the power mirrors, the vehicle. To return the mirror to its original position, controls are located push outward.
Page 182: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Convex Mirror Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The passenger’s side mirror may have convex If your vehicle is glass. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more equipped with outside can be seen from the driver’s seat. power foldaway mirrors, the controls are located on the driver’s door CAUTION: armrest.
Page 183 Automatic Dimming If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal The driver’s outside mirror will adjust for the glare driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic position.
Page 184 Heated Mirrors Convex Mirror The button to turn the heated mirrors on or off is located on the climate control panel. Press CAUTION: this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of A convex mirror can make things (like ice, snow, and condensation.
Page 185: Onstar System
® ® OnStar System the OnStar Terms and Conditions are included in ® the vehicle’s OnStar Subscriber glove box literature. For more information, visit onstar.com or ® onstar.ca, contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press ® ® the OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Page 186 ® Available Services with OnStar Hands-Free Calling ® Safe & Sound Plan ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment ® OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation using voice commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the vehicle, and can be (AACN) (If equipped) ®...
Page 187 ® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls your airbags or AACN system deploys. The vehicle information usually includes your GPS Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that location and, in the event of a crash, additional ® can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free information regarding the accident that your vehicle Calling.
Page 188: Universal Home Remote System
® Universal Home Remote OnStar service that involves location information about your vehicle cannot work unless GPS System satellite signals are unobstructed and available in that place as well. System Identiﬁcation Your vehicle must have a working electrical system (including adequate battery power) for the Your vehicle may have a Universal Home Remote ®...
Page 189: Universal Home Remote System
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may If there are three round LED indicator lights above cause undesired operation.
Page 190: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular Led)
Universal Home Remote System Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because Operation (With One Triangular LED) of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home...
Page 191 Programming the Universal Home 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote Remote System successfully receives the frequency signal To program up to three devices: from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 1.
Page 192 Gate Operator and Canadian 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter found where the hanging antenna wire is signals to time out or quit after several seconds attached to the motor-head unit.
Page 193 Using Universal Home Remote Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. To program a device to Universal Home Remote The indicator light will come on while the signal using a Universal Home Remote button is being transmitted.
Page 194: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)
Universal Home Remote System Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps Operation (With Three Round LED) involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Be sure to keep the original remote control transmitter for use in other vehicles, as well as, for future programming.
Page 195 Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices: Remote — Rolling Code Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure.
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 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. If you do not follow these actions, the device will time out and you will have to repeat the procedure.
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
Cupholder(s) For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call the customer assistance Your vehicle may have cupholders located on and phone number under Customer Assistance Offices behind the center console and in the rear seat on page 656. armrest.
Page 202: Instrument Panel Storage Area
Instrument Panel Storage Area Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may have an instrument panel Your vehicle may have an upper and lower center storage area. It is located above the glove box. console storage area with cupholders. To open, press and hold the driver’s side of the To access the upper storage area, pull lever (A) up.
Page 203: Luggage Carrier
Luggage Carrier Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. • If small heavy objects are placed on the roof, The vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can cut a piece of 3/8 inch plywood to ﬁt inside be used to load things on top of the vehicle. the crossrails and siderails to spread the load.
Page 204: Rear Seat Armrest
If items are loaded on the roof of the vehicle, care should be taken not to block or damage the CHMSL unit. Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle may have a rear seat armrest that contains two cupholders. To access the cupholders, pull the armrest down from the rear seatback.
Page 205: Sunroof
The rails are notched at each end which allows Notice: If you tie down cargo using the the tie-downs to be removed and placed on horizontal slots on the top of the pickup box, another rail. To remove, pull the locator pin out you may damage the box.
Page 206 Extended Cab Close: From the vent, or open position, press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof. If your vehicle is an The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can extended-cab, the be used to block the rays of the sun. The roller sunroof switch is located sunshade can be manually operated with the on the headliner above...
Page 207 Crew Cab Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open If your vehicle is a automatically. To stop the sunroof partway, press crew cab, there are the switch a second time. To express-close the two sunroof switches sunroof, fully press and release the front of the located in the overhead...
Page 208 ✍ NOTES...
Page 209 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......212 Puddle Lamps ........... 230 Instrument Panel Overview Fog Lamps ..........230 (Base/Uplevel version) ......212 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ....231 Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Brightness ...... 231 (Premium version) ........215 Dome Lamps ..........
Page 210 Section 3 Instrument Panel Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ..252 Oil Pressure Gage ........269 Instrument Panel Cluster ......253 Oil Pressure Light ........270 Speedometer and Odometer ...... 254 Security Light ..........270 Trip Odometer ........... 254 Fog Lamp Light ......... 271 Tachometer ..........
Page 211 Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ......... 306 Navigation/Radio System ......359 Setting the Time ........307 Rear Seat Entertainment System ....359 AM-FM Radio ..........310 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ......370 Radio with CD (Base) ....... 312 Theft-Deterrent Feature ......372 Radio with CD (MP3) ........
Page 212: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Instrument Panel Overview (Base/Uplevel version)
Page 213 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on I. Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If page 251. Equipped). See Towing a Trailer on page 449. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn J. Exterior Lamp Controls. See Exterior Lamps Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 218.
Page 214 R. Ashtray (If Equipped). See Ashtray(s) and U. Climate Control System. See Climate Control Cigarette Lighter on page 239. System (With Air Conditioning ) on page 240 or Climate Control System (Heater Only) on ® S. StabiliTrak Button (If Equipped). See page 243 and Dual Automatic Climate Control ®...
Page 215: Instrument Panel Overview (Premium Version)
Instrument Panel Overview (Premium version) A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument page 251. Panel Cluster on page 253. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn D. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See Hazard Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 218. Warning Flashers on page 217.
Page 216 E. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Q. Horn. See Horn on page 217. Operation on page 146. R. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Audio F. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped). See Steering Wheel Controls on page 372. Tow/Haul Mode on page 152. S.
Page 217: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them also let police know you have a problem. up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle.
Page 218: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The tilt wheel lets you adjust the steering wheel before you drive. Raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when exiting or entering the vehicle. The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: •...
Page 219: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel The turn signal has two upward (for right) and cluster will ﬂash in the two downward (for left) positions. These positions direction of the turn allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. or lane change.
Page 220: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a This feature lets you use your high-beam mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL you want to pass.
Page 221: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a single wiping cycle. Hold it there until the wipers start. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before Then let go. The wipers stop after one wipe. Hold using them. If they are frozen to the windshield, the band on mist longer, for more wipe cycles.
Page 222: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers
Rainsense™ II Wipers The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from the off setting to the If your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield high speed setting according to the weather wipers, the moisture sensor is located next to the conditions.
Page 223: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer The button is located in the switchbank under the climate controls. CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Push the heated washer ﬂuid button to activate the Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice heated windshield washer ﬂuid system.
Page 224: Cruise Control
® Cruise Control If your vehicle has an Allison automatic transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise ® Grade Braking (Allison Transmission ) under Tow/Haul Mode on page 152 for an explanation of CAUTION: how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection Mode, tow/haul and grade braking Cruise control can be dangerous where systems.
Page 225 (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off the system. The indicator light is on CAUTION: when cruise control is on and turns off when cruise control is off. If you leave your cruise control on when + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button you are not using cruise, you might hit a to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to button and go into cruise when you do not...
Page 226 Increasing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control To increase the cruise speed while using Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle cruise control: speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle will slow down to the previous •...
Page 227: Exterior Lamps
Erasing Speed Memory For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into When the cruise control or the ignition is turned PARK (P). off, the cruise control set speed memory is erased. AUTO (Automatic): Turn the control to this Exterior Lamps position to automatically turn on the headlamps at...
Page 228: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the A reminder chime will sound when the headlamps following: or parking lamps are manually turned on and • Parking Lamps your ignition is off and a door is open. To disable •...
Page 229: Automatic Headlamp System
When the DRL are on, only the DRL lamps are The automatic system could also come on while on. The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps are driving through a parking garage, tunnel, or in not on. The instrument panel is not lit up either. heavy overcast weather.
Page 230: Puddle Lamps
Fog Lamps To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp system off, turn the control to the off position. (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps, You might be able to turn off your Automatic the button is located on the instrument panel Headlamp System.
Page 231: Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp For further information on roof mount emergency lamp installation, please visit the GM Upﬁtter If your vehicle has this feature, this button includes website at www.gmupﬁtters.com or contact wiring provisions for a dealer or a qualiﬁed your dealer.
Page 232: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Entry Lighting The dome lamps come on when any door is Your vehicle has an illuminated entry feature. opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. When the doors are opened, the dome lamps will The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning come on if the dome override button is in the the knob, located next to the exterior lamps extended position.
Page 233: Cargo Lamp
Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in When the battery’s state of charge is low, the other locations. To turn the lamps on or off, press voltage is raised slightly to quickly put the charge the button located next to the lamp. back in.
Page 234: Battery Run-Down Protection
Ultrasonic Rear Parking EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this by balancing the generator’s Assist (URPA) output and the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increase engine idle speed to generate more If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking power, whenever needed.
Page 235 The URPA display is located near the CAUTION: passenger side rear window and can The Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist (URPA) be seen by looking over system does not replace driver vision. your right shoulder. URPA does not: • Operate above speeds of 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 236: How The System Works
The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if If an object is detected at a REVERSE (R) speed the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). If the vehicle has a between 0 mph (0 km/h) and 5 mph (8 km/h), the Driver Information Center (DIC), PARK ASSIST following describes what will occur based on your OFF will display on the screen.
Page 237 When the System Does Not Seem to • A trailer ball hitch is attached to your vehicle. Work Properly • The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So, be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free If the URPA system will not activate due to a of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
Page 238: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
For Driver Information Center messages related to To use an outlet, remove the protective cap. URPA, see DIC Warnings and Messages on When not in use, always cover the outlet with the page 285. protective cap. The accessory power outlet is operational at all times.
Page 239: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other Your vehicle may have a front ashtray located near components from working as they should. The the center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door repairs would not be covered by your to open it.
Page 240: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. Climate Control System (With Air Use the right knob to select from the Conditioning) following modes: The right knob can be positioned between With this system you can control the heating, two modes to select a combination of those cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle.
Page 241 The recirculation mode can be turned off by (Outside Air): Press this button to turn the pressing the outside air button, or by turning off outside air mode on. When the button is the ignition. pressed, an indicator light will come on. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the vehicle.
Page 242 Rear Window Defogger Turn the right knob to select the defog or defrost mode. If your vehicle has a rear window defogger it uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog window.
Page 243: Climate Control System (Heater Only)
Climate Control System Temperature Control: Turn the center knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase (Heater Only) or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. With this system you can control the heating, Use the right knob to select from the cooling, and ventilation for your vehicle. following modes: The right knob can be positioned between two modes to select a combination of those...
Page 244: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Defogging and Defrosting Dual Automatic Climate Control System Fog or frost on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool With this system, you can control the heating, window glass. This can be minimized if the climate cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle.
Page 245 Driver and Passenger Side Automatic Operation Temperature Controls AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is The driver and passenger side temperature active the system controls the inside temperature, buttons are used to adjust the temperature of the the air delivery, and the fan speed. air coming through the system on the driver or Use the steps below to place the entire system in passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Page 246 2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. (On/Off): Press this button to turn off the climate control system. Outside air still enters the To ﬁnd your comfort setting, start with a 74°F vehicle, and is directed to the ﬂoor. This (23°C) temperature setting and allow about direction can be changed by pressing the mode 20 minutes for the system to regulate.
Page 247 Pressing either fan button while the system is off (Bi-Level): Air is directed partly to the turns the system on. Pressing either fan button instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor outlets. A while in automatic control places the fan little air is directed towards the windshield and under manual control.
Page 248: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning The recirculation mode cannot be used with ﬂoor, defog, or defrost modes. If recirculation is selected with one of those modes, the indicator light ﬂashes (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn three times and then turns off. The air conditioning the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and compressor also comes on when this mode is off.
Page 249 Sensors The interior temperature sensor, located in the headliner, measures the temperature of the air inside your vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 250 Defogging and Defrosting (Defrost): Press this button to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. This Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of mode directs a portion of the air to the windshield high humidity (moisture) condensing on the and side window vents and some to the ﬂoor cool window glass.
Page 251: Outlet Adjustment
Operation Tips Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp object to clear the inside rear window. Do not • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, adhere anything to the defogger grid lines snow, or any other obstruction, such as in the rear glass.
Page 252: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Warning Lights, Gages, and Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. Often Indicators gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there is a problem with your This part describes the warning lights and gages on vehicle.
Page 253: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Light Duty Premium version shown. Canada, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty 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 ®...
Page 254: 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 trip (km/h).
Page 255: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light (1500 Series) When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or people to buckle their safety belts. The driver START, a chime will sound for several seconds safety belt light will also come on and stay on for to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety...
Page 256: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light Airbag Off Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument If your vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The has a passenger airbag status indicator located system checks the airbag’s electrical system for in the overhead console.
Page 257 This light will go off when you turn the airbag on. See Airbag Off Switch on page 100 for more CAUTION: on this, including important safety information. If the airbag readiness light ever comes CAUTION: on when you have turned off the airbag, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 258: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
If the word ON or the on symbol is lit, it means that the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled (may inﬂate). See Airbag Off Switch on page 100 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at United States Canada...
Page 259 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the on indicator comes on when you have Even though the passenger sensing a rear-facing child restraint installed in the system is designed to turn off the right right front passenger’s seat, it means that front passenger’s frontal airbag if the the passenger sensing system has not system detects a rear-facing child turned off the passenger’s frontal airbag.
Page 260: Charging System Light
Charging System Light If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the If this light comes on passenger sensing system. See your when the engine is dealer/retailer for service.
Page 261: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage Readings outside the normal operating range may also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the Your vehicle may have engine is left idling for an extended period. a voltmeter gage. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 262: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come With the ignition on, the brake system warning on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn light will come on when you set the parking brake.
Page 263: Antilock Brake System Warning Light
Antilock Brake System If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off, if the light comes on when you are driving, stop as Warning Light soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset the For vehicles with the system.
Page 264: Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage If equipped, this warning light should come on brieﬂy when the engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a United States Canada problem.
Page 265: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light A CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message in the Driver Information Center (DIC) will accompany the light. See DIC Warnings and Messages This light comes on on page 285 for more information. brieﬂy when you turn the ignition to RUN. Stop and check your tires as soon as it is safe to do so.
Page 266: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, the emission Check Engine Light controls might not work as well, your vehicle’s fuel economy might not be as good, and the engine might not run as smoothly. This Your vehicle has a could lead to costly repairs that might not be computer which...
Page 267 This light should come on, as a check to show If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, you it is working, when the ignition is on and the see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. engine is not running. If the light does not If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do come on, have it repaired.
Page 268 Emissions Inspection and Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Maintenance Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The Some state/provincial and local governments have condition will usually be corrected when the or may begin programs to inspect the emission electrical system dries out.
Page 269: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage A reading outside the normal operating range may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon as possible. See “OIL PRESSURE LOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 285 and Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 508.
Page 270: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always follow This light will come on the maintenance schedule in this manual for brieﬂy when you start changing engine oil.
Page 271: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Highbeam On Light The fog lamp light will This light comes on come on when the fog when the high-beam lamps are in use. headlamps are in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on The light will go out when the fog lamps are page 220 for more information.
Page 272: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Tow/Haul Mode Light The gage will ﬁrst indicate empty before you are out of fuel, and you should get more fuel as This light comes on soon as possible. when the Tow/Haul When the fuel tank is low the FUEL LEVEL LOW mode has been message will appear.
Page 273: Low Fuel Warning Light
Low Fuel Warning Light Driver Information Center (DIC) Your vehicle has a Driver Information This light, under the fuel Center (DIC). gage, will come on brieﬂy when you The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It are starting the engine. also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
Page 274: Dic Operation And Displays (With Dic Buttons)
DIC Operation and Displays DIC Buttons (With DIC Buttons) The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information information, below explains the operation of this system. customization, and The DIC has different displays which can be set/reset buttons.
Page 275 Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) through the following menu items: system, trailer brake gain and output information for vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Odometer Control (ITBC) system, engine hours, Tire...
Page 276 Fuel Range The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE odometer to the number of miles (kilometers) displays. This display shows the approximate driven since the ignition was last turned on.
Page 277 Average Economy To start the timer, press the set/reset button while TIMER is displayed. The display will show the Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY amount of time that has passed since the displays. This display shows the approximate timer was last reset, not including time the ignition average miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per is off.
Page 278 Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Vehicle Information Menu Items Management™ Indicator (Vehicle Information): Press this button to If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel scroll through the following menu items: button until INST ECONOMY V8 MODE displays. This display shows the current fuel Oil Life economy at a particular moment and will change Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFE...
Page 279 Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display If a low or high tire pressure condition is detected yourself after each oil change. It will not reset by the system while driving, a message advising itself. Also, be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE you to check the pressure in a speciﬁc tire display accidentally at any time other than will appear in the display.
Page 280 Relearn Remote Key OUTPUT shows the power output to the trailer anytime a trailer with electric brakes is connected. This display allows you to match Remote Keyless Output is displayed in 0 to 10 bars. Dashes Entry (RKE) transmitters to your vehicle. To match may appear in the OUTPUT display.
Page 281: Dic Operation And Displays (Without Dic Buttons)
Blank Display the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, oil life, Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) This display shows no information. system programming for vehicles with a TPM system, Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter DIC Operation and Displays programming, and display language. (Without DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, you can use the trip odometer reset stem to view the following...
Page 282 Trip Odometer For example, if the vehicle was driven 5 miles (8 km) before it is started again, and then Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP the retro-active reset feature is activated, the displays. This display shows the current distance display will show 5 miles (8 km).
Page 283 To adjust this setting, see “Integrated Trailer See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 508. In Brake Control System” under Towing a Trailer on addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the page 449 for more information. oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual.
Page 284 Relearn Remote Key Language To access this display, the vehicle must be in This display allows you to select the language in PARK (P). This display allows you to match which the DIC messages will appear. To select Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters to your a language, do the following: vehicle.
Page 285: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them. Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, driver that the status of the vehicle has changed ®...
Page 286 CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK TRAILER WIRING If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake system, this message displays when the Control (ITBC) system, this message may display pressure in one or more of the vehicle’s tires need and a chime may sound when one of the to be checked.
Page 287 ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and turn TURNED OFF the ignition off. Check the wiring connection to the This message displays when the engine coolant trailer and turn the ignition back on.
Page 288 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the engine cooling system reaches unsafe Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the engine is overheating, severe engine damage vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so to avoid may occur.
Page 289 FUEL LEVEL LOW OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime sounds if the Notice: If you drive your vehicle while fuel level is low. Refuel as soon as possible. the engine oil pressure is low, severe engine See Fuel Gage on page 272 and Fuel on page 496 damage may occur.
Page 290 PARK ASSIST OFF REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVE If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking This message displays while you are matching a Assist (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter to started, this message displays to remind the your vehicle.
Page 291 SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. This message displays if a problem occurs with See your dealer. the four-wheel-drive system. If this message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle.
Page 292 SERVICE PARK ASSIST vehicle to your dealer before turning off the ® engine. See PASS-Key III+ Operation on If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking page 137 for more information. Assist (URPA) system, this message displays SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM if there is a problem with the URPA system.
Page 293 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it, or if you are driving in extreme off-road conditions and On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake require more wheel spin. See If Your Vehicle is Control (ITBC) system, this message displays and Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on page 426.
Page 294 TIGHTEN GAS CAP TRACTION CONTROL OFF ® This message may display along with the check If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message engine light on the instrument panel cluster if displays when the Traction Control System (TCS) the vehicle’s fuel cap is not tightened properly. See is turned off.
Page 295: Dic Vehicle Customization (With Dic Buttons)
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield Notice: If you drive your vehicle while washer ﬂuid is low. Fill the windshield washer ﬂuid the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine transmission temperature warning is displayed Compartment Overview on page 506 for the on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC,...
Page 296 Feature Settings Menu Items The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory, but The following are customization features that allow may have been changed from their default you to program settings to the vehicle: state since then.
Page 297 AUTO DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. This feature allows you to select when the Press the set/reset button once to access the vehicle’s doors will automatically lock. See settings for this feature. Then press the Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 126 customization button to scroll through the for more information.
Page 298 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. This feature allows you to select whether or not to Choose one of the available settings and press turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. It the set/reset button while it is displayed on the also allows you to select which doors and DIC to select it.
Page 299 HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the second Press the customization button until REMOTE press of the lock button on the RKE transmitter. DOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access HORN & LIGHTS (default): The exterior the settings for this feature.
Page 300 DELAY DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. On vehicles with a crew cab, this feature allows you Choose one of the available settings and press to select whether or not the locking of the vehicle’s the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC doors will be delayed.
Page 301 NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or until feature. The current setting will remain. the lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle is no longer off. See Remote Choose one of the available settings and press Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on the set/reset button while it is displayed on the DIC...
Page 302 LOUD: The chime volume will be set to a DRIVER MIRROR: The driver’s outside mirror will loud level. be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R). NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger’s outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is Choose one of the available settings and press...
Page 303 EASY EXIT SEAT NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to Choose one of the available settings and press select your preference for the automatic easy exit the set/reset button while it is displayed on the seat feature.
Page 304 REMOTE START ON: The driver’s seat and, on some vehicles, the outside mirrors will automatically move to the If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to stored driving position when the unlock button on turn the remote start off or on. The remote the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is start feature allows you to start the engine from pressed.
Page 305 FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the This feature allows you to exit the feature customization features back to their factory settings menu. default settings. Press the customization button until PRESS Press the customization button until FACTORY EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS appears in the DIC SETTINGS appears on the DIC display.
Page 306: 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 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 307: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Notice: Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle, such as an audio system, AM-FM Radio with Optional CD Player CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that it can be If your vehicle has an AM/FM radio with an added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Page 308 MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Changing the Time and Date Default Settings Single CD and DVD Player You can change the time default setting from If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default CD and DVD player, it has a clock button for setting from month/day/year to day/month/year.
Page 309 MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player Changing the Time and Date Default Settings If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD You can change the time default setting from player, the radio has a MENU button instead of 12 hours to 24 hours or change the date default the clock button to set the time and date.
Page 310: Playing The Radio
AM-FM Radio (Information): Press this button to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. (Clock): Your vehicle has a clock button for setting the time. With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off.
Page 311 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The radio seeks and scans stations only with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Bass/Treble: To adjust the bass or treble, press To scan presets within the current selected band, the tune knob or the EQ button until the desired press and hold either seek arrow for four seconds tone control label displays.
Page 312: Radio With Cd (Base)
Radio with CD (Base) (Clock): Your vehicle has a clock button for setting the time. With this type of radio, the clock can be set with either the radio turned on or off. See Setting the Time on page 307 for more information.
Page 313 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) To scan presets within the current selected band, press and hold either seek arrow for four seconds BASS/TREB (Bass/Treble): To adjust the bass until a double beep sounds. The radio goes to or treble, press the tune knob button or the a stored preset, plays for a few seconds if a strong EQ pushbutton until the desired tone control label signal is present, then goes to the next stored...
Page 314 Radio Messages If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of Loc (Locked): This message displays while the recording, the quality of the music that has been ® THEFTLOCK system has locked up the radio. recorded, and the way the CD-R has been Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
Page 315 Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this in the CD player. If a CD is recorded on a pushbutton to advance playback quickly within a personal computer and a description label is track.
Page 316 • BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or while a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the upside down. radio for future listening. • The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hour and try again.
Page 317 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the Your radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. You might need to located on the lower right side of the faceplate. do additional volume adjustments from the This is not an audio output;...
Page 318: Radio With Cd (Mp3)
Radio with CD (MP3) This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information from these stations and only works when the information is available. While the radio is tuned to an FM-RDS station, the station name or call letters display. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast incorrect information that causes the radio features to work improperly.
Page 319 Playing the Radio Finding a Station (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, system on and off. FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume.
Page 320 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, can be programmed as favorites using the MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station button to display additional text information frequency labels and by using the radio favorites related to the current FM-RDS or XM™...
Page 321 The number of favorites pages can be setup using the desired label. Turn the tune knob clockwise the MENU button. To setup the number of or counterclockwise to adjust the highlighted favorites pages, perform the following steps: setting. The highlighted setting can also be adjusted by pressing either the SEEK, FWD 1.
Page 322 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category (CAT) Station BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd or fade, press the tune knob until the speaker XM™ stations when the radio is in the XM™ control labels display.
Page 323 Radio Messages Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired Calibration Error: The audio system has been category, perform the following: calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. If 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio Calibration Error displays, it means that the radio setup menu.
Page 324 Playing a CD(s) (Six-Disc CD Player) When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol appears on the CD. As each new track starts to play, LOAD : Press this button to load CDs into the the track number displays. When more than one CD is in the radio, the desired CD to be played CD player.
Page 325 Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold the than one CD is inserted into the slot at a time, eject button for two seconds to eject all discs. or an attempt is made to play scratched or (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the damaged CDs, the CD player could be...
Page 326 RDM (Random): With the random setting, the BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio tracks can be listened to in random, rather when a CD is playing. The CD remains inside the than sequential order, on one CD or all CDs in a radio for future listening.
Page 327 CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack CHECK DISC: If this message displays and/or located on the lower right side of the faceplate. the CD comes out, it could be for one of the This is not an audio output;...
Page 328: Radio With Cd And Dvd (Mp3)
Radio with CD and DVD (MP3) (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the volume of the portable player. Additional volume adjustments might be needed from the portable device if the volume does not go loud or soft enough.
Page 329 Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). (Power/Volume): Press this knob to turn the The RDS feature is available for use only on FM system on and off. stations that broadcast RDS information. This Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to system relies upon receiving speciﬁc information increase or decrease the volume.
Page 330 Finding a Station (Information) (XM™ Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press the information BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, button to display additional text information related FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display shows to the current FM-RDS or XM™ station, or MP3 the selection.
Page 331 FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations The number of favorites pages can be setup using can be programmed as favorites using the the MENU button. To setup the number of six pushbuttons positioned below the radio station favorites pages, perform the following steps: frequency labels and by using the radio favorites 1.
Page 332 Setting the Tone Unique EQ settings can be saved for each source. (Bass/Midrange/Treble) ® If the radio has a Bose audio system, the EQ settings are either MANUAL or TALK. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) adjust bass, midrange, or treble, press the tune knob until the tone control labels display.
Page 333 Finding a Category (CAT) Station Undesired XM™ categories can be removed through the setup menu. To remove an undesired CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to ﬁnd category, perform the following: XM™ stations when the radio is in the XM™ 1.
Page 334 Radio Messages If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in the player, it stays in the player. When the ignition Calibration Error: The audio system has been or radio is turned on, the CD starts playing calibrated for your vehicle from the factory.
Page 335 If the surface of the CD is damaged, such as CD (Eject): Press and release the CD eject cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD will not play button to eject the CD that is currently playing properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled, see in the bottom slot.
Page 336 RDM (Random): With random, tracks can be (Tune): Turn this knob to select tracks on the listened to in random, rather than sequential order. CD that is currently playing. To play the tracks from the CD, press the © ¨ SEEK : Press the left SEEK arrow to go to DVD/CD AUX button when not sourced to the CD,...
Page 337 If a disc is in both the DVD slot and the CD slot Front seat passengers can listen to the radio (AM, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles between the FM, or XM) by pressing the BAND button or the two sources and not indicate “No Aux Input DVD/CD AUX button to select CD slot, DVD Device”.
Page 338 CD Messages If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio If these messages displays and/or the CD comes displays an error message, write it down out, it could be for one of the following reasons: and provide it to your dealer when reporting Optical Error: The disc was inserted the problem.
Page 339 Playing a DVD (Power): Press this knob to turn the radio on or off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to increase or decrease the volume. Press and hold cycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening the knob for more than two seconds to turn off the to the radio.
Page 340 © SEEK (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD or button to return to the start of the current track DVD. If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed, or chapter. Press this button again to go to the player automatically pulls it back in after the previous track or chapter.
Page 341 (Play/Pause): Press either the play or (Menu): Press this button to access the DVD pause icon displays on the radio system, to toggle menu. The DVD menu is different on every between pausing or restarting playback of a DVD. Use the pushbuttons located under the DVD.
Page 342 The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A (Audio Stream): Press this button to cycle menus and controls through the remote control. through audio stream formats located on the See “Remote Control”, under Rear Seat DVD-A disc. There is not any type of notiﬁcation Entertainment System on page 359 for more for the customer to see through the radio information.
Page 343 Stopping and Resuming Playback The radio does not resume play of the disc automatically. If the RSA system is sourced to the To stop playing a DVD without turning off the DVD, the movie when reloaded into the DVD system, press the stop button on the remote player begins to play again.
Page 344 Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s) (Power/Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the The radio system has an auxiliary input jack volume of the portable player. Additional volume located on the lower right side of the faceplate. adjustments might be needed from the portable This is not an audio output;...
Page 345: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd Or Six-Disc Cd Player)
Compressed Audio If a front auxiliary device is connected, the DVD/CD AUX button cycles through all available The radio also plays discs that contain both options, such as: DVD slot, CD slot, Front uncompressed CD audio (.CDA ﬁles) and Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary (if available). See MP3/WMA ﬁles.
Page 346 • Playlists can be changed by using the previous Avoid subfolders. The system can support up to and next folder buttons, the tuner knob, or eight subfolders deep, however, keep the total the seek buttons. An MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW number of folders to a minimum in order to that was recorded can also be played using no reduce the complexity and confusion in trying to...
Page 347 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are the ﬁle structure that contains only played in the following order: folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly •...
Page 348 File System and Naming If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R or CD-RW in the player, it stays in the player. The song name that displays is the song name When the ignition or radio is turned on, the CD-R that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 349 If there is no apparent damage, try a known several seconds, the CD-R or CD-RW automatically good CD. pulls back into the player and begins playing. For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold the eject Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more button for two seconds to eject all discs.
Page 350 FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this (Music Navigator): Use the music navigator button to advance playback quickly within an feature to play MP3/WMA ﬁles on the CD-R or MP3/WMA ﬁle. Sound is heard at a reduced CD-RW in order by artist or album. Press volume.
Page 351: Using An Mp3 (Radio With Cd And Dvd Player)
Using an MP3 (Radio with CD and To change from playback by artist to playback by album, press the pushbutton located below the Sort DVD Player) By label. From the sort screen, push one of the buttons below the album button. Press the MP3/WMA CD-R or CD-RW Disc pushbutton below the back label to return to the main music navigator screen.
Page 352 MP3/WMA Format • Minimize the length of the ﬁle, folder or playlist names. Long ﬁle, folder, or playlist names, or a If an MP3/WMA disc is burned on a personal combination of a large number of ﬁles and computer: folders, or playlists can cause the player to be •...
Page 353 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are the ﬁle structure that contains only played in the following order: folders/subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly •...
Page 354 File System and Naming Playing an MP3/WMA (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) The song name that displays is the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into either the top not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays or bottom slot, label side up.
Page 355 CD (Eject): Press and release this button to (Tune): Turn this knob to select MP3/WMA eject the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently ﬁles on the CD-R or CD-RW that is currently playing in the bottom slot. A sound is heard and playing.
Page 356 The radio can begin playing while it is scanning the FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold this disc in the background. When the scan is ﬁnished, button to advance playback quickly within an the CD-R or CD-RW begins playing again. MP3/WMA ﬁle.
Page 357: Xm Radio Messages
To exit music navigator mode, press the pushbutton If a MP3/WMA is inserted into top DVD slot, the rear below the Back label to return to normal MP3/WMA seat operator can turn on the video screen and use playback. the remote control to navigate the CD (tracks only) through the remote control.
Page 358 Channel Unavail: This previously assigned XM TheftLocked: The XM™ receiver in the channel is no longer assigned. Tune to another vehicle could have previously been in another station. If this station was one of the presets, vehicle. For security purposes, XM™ receivers choose another station for that preset button.
Page 359: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Before You Drive The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. only. The driver cannot safely view the video The navigation system has built-in features screen while driving and should not try to do so. intended to minimize driver distraction.
Page 360 Headphones To enable Parental Control, press and hold the radio power button for more than two seconds. If on, the radio, video screen, and RSA turns off. If a DVD and/or CD is playing, it stops. While Parental Control is on, either a padlock icon or a text message comes on, depending on the radio.
Page 361 Push the power button to turn on the headphones. For optimal audio performance, the headphones An indicator light located on the headphones must be worn correctly. The symbol L (Left) comes on. If the light does not come on, appears on the upper left side, above the ear pad the batteries might need to be replaced.
Page 362 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones, do the following: 1. Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open.
Page 363 Audio Output To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect an external auxiliary device to the Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can color-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary be heard through the following possible sources: device and the video screen power on.
Page 364 While a device is connected to the A/V jacks, or When the video screen is not in use, push it up the radio’s auxiliary input jack, if your vehicle into its locked position. has this feature, the rear seat passengers are able If a DVD is playing and the screen is raised to its to hear audio from the auxiliary device through locked position, the screen remains on, this is...
Page 365 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light could affect the ability of the RSE transmitter to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 366 (Main Menu): Press this button to access the (Play/Pause): Press this button to start DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every playing a DVD. Press this button while a DVD is DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow playing to pause it.
Page 367 AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to switch the (Fast Reverse): Press this button to quickly system between the DVD player and an auxiliary reverse the DVD or CD. To stop fast reversing source. a DVD video, press the play button. To stop fast reversing a DVD audio or CD, release the fast (Camera): Press this button to change camera reverse button.
Page 368 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition might not be To change the remote control batteries, do the turned on or in accessory. following: The picture does not ﬁll Check the display mode 1. Slide the rear cover back on the the screen.
Page 369: Dvd Display Error Messages
DVD Display Error Messages Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source is Check that the RSE video The DVD display error message depends on the running but there is no screen is in the auxiliary radio that is in the vehicle. The video screen picture or sound.
Page 370: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Video distortion can occur when operating cellular This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position to and control any of the music sources: radio, Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
Page 371 © ¨ (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM™ (if equipped), press the seek up or the seek down arrow to go to the next or the previous station or channels and stay there. This function is inactive, with some radios, if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Page 372: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station or channel set on the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of main radio. This function is inactive, with your vehicle’s radio. The feature works some radios, if the front seat passengers are automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle listening to the radio.
Page 373: Radio Reception
While a CD/DVD is playing, press the up or the SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch down arrow to go to the next or previous track between the radio (AM, FM), XM™ (if equipped), or chapter. CD, and if your vehicle has these features, DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Page 374: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or through tunnels could The range for most AM stations is greater than for cause loss of the XM™ signal for a period of FM, especially at night. The longer range can cause time.
Page 375: Care Of The Cd And Dvd Player
Care of the CD and DVD Player XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the the roof of your vehicle.
Page 376 ✍ NOTES...
Page 377: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ... 378 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....418 Defensive Driving ........378 Highway Hypnosis ........419 Drunken Driving ........379 Hill and Mountain Roads ......420 Control of a Vehicle ........
Page 378: Your Driving, The Road, And Your Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and CAUTION: Your Vehicle Defensive driving really means “Be ready Defensive Driving for anything.” On city streets, rural roads, The best advice anyone can give about driving is: or expressways, it means “Always expect Drive defensively. the unexpected.”...
Page 379: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink alcohol, Death and injury associated with drinking and so they never drive after drinking. For persons driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one under 21, it is against the law in every U.S.
Page 380 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 381 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 382: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Average reaction time is about three-fourths of a second. But that is only an average. It might You have three systems that make your vehicle go be less with one driver and as long as two or where you want it to go.
Page 383: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you are If there is a problem driving, brake normally but do not pump the with ABS, this warning brakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder to light will stay on. push down.
Page 384 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 385: Braking In Emergencies
Locking Rear Axle Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or If your vehicle has this feature, your locking rear always decrease stopping distance. If you get too axle can give you additional traction on snow, mud, close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have ice, sand or gravel.
Page 386 ® If the system fails to turn on or activate, the The StabiliTrak light ® StabiliTrak light along with one of the following will ﬂash on the messages will be displayed on the Driver instrument panel cluster Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL when the system is OFF, SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL, both on and activated.
Page 387 ® Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on It is recommended to leave the system on for ® by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if normal driving conditions, but it may be necessary not automatically shut off for any other reason. to turn the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to ®...
Page 388 Traction Control Operation Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle to ® spin excessively while the StabiliTrak , ABS The traction control system is part of the and brake warning lights and the SERVICE ® StabiliTrak system. Traction control limits wheel STABILITRAK message are displayed, you spin by reducing engine power to the wheels could damage the transfer case.
Page 389: Steering
Steering Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control Power Steering systems — steering and acceleration — have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the If you lose power steering assist because the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those engine stops or the system is not functioning, you ®...
Page 390 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 391: 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 392 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 393: 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 394: 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 382. steering quickly enough, your vehicle may If your vehicle is an SS Model or does not straighten out.
Page 395 Off-road driving involves some new skills. And that Notice: Operating your vehicle for extended is why it is very important that you read this guide. periods without the front fascia lower air dam You will ﬁnd many driving tips and suggestions. installed can cause improper air ﬂow to the These will help make your off-road driving safer and engine.
Page 396 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 397 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when satisfying recreation. However, it also raises going to a remote area. Know the terrain and environmental concerns. We recognize these plan your route.
Page 398 Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are and close to home before you go into the some things to keep in mind.
Page 399 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 400 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 401: Approaching A Hill
Approaching a Hill • Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers? When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it is • Are there obstructions on the hill that can one of those hills that is just too steep to climb, block your path, such as boulders, trees, logs, descend, or cross.
Page 402 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 403 • As you are backing down the hill, put your left What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o’clock is about to stall, and I cannot make it up position. This way, you will be able to tell the hill? if your wheels are straight and maneuver as If this happens, there are some things you...
Page 404 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), and turn off the engine. Leave cause your vehicle to roll even if the the vehicle and go get some help.
Page 405 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 406 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 407: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an incline puts more weight Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go on the downhill wheels. This could cause a across the incline of a hill. If this happens, downhill slide or a rollover.
Page 408 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 409 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 wheels will not get good traction.
Page 410 Driving in Water If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, CAUTION: as long as your tailpipe is under water, you will never be able to start your engine.
Page 411: 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, slow down and the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. keep more space between you and other These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard.
Page 412: 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 413 And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to CAUTION: go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 414 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 415 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 416: 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 417: 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 418: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. If Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly you must start when you are not fresh — such over your shoulder to make sure there is not as after a day’s work —...
Page 419: 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 420: 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 394 for information about driving off-road.
Page 421 • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide CAUTION: or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 422: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You might want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. 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.
Page 423 Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves your blowing, or loose snow — drive with caution. vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have ABS, ® StabiliTrak improves your ability to accelerate begin stopping sooner than you would on dry...
Page 424 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation. You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow.
Page 425 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a CAUTION: little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the Snow can trap exhaust gases under your heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 426: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you spin Mud, Ice, or Snow the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth, you can destroy In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you the transmission.
Page 427: 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 428: 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 429 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver the size of the original equipment tires (C) and and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lbs. the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). 4.
Page 430 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 431 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 432 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 433 If you put things inside your vehicle — like suitcases, tools, packages, or anything CAUTION: (Continued) else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there is a • Do not leave an unsecured child crash, they will keep going.
Page 434 Two-Tiered Loading Add-On Equipment Depending on the model of your pick-up, you can When you carry removable items, you may need create an upper load platform by positioning to put a limit on how many people you carry two or four 2 inches (5 cm) by 6 inches (15 cm) inside your vehicle.
Page 435: 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 plow to it, Notice: If your vehicle does not have the snow...
Page 436 • Say, for example, you have a 700 lb (318 kg) The snow plow manufacturer or installer can snow plow. The total weight of all occupants and assist you in determining the amount of rear cargo inside the cab should not exceed 300 lb ballast required, to help make sure your (135 kg).
Page 437 The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certiﬁcation/Tire label, as shown. United States Canada (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the front axle. In order to calculate the amount of weight any Where: front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to...
Page 438 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 439: Truck-Camper Loading Information
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 440 When you carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper, plus the following: • Everything else added to the camper after it left the factory • Everything in the camper • All the people inside The Cargo Weight Rating (CWR) is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry.
Page 441 Here is an example of proper truck and camper The total cargo load should not exceed the truck’s match: cargo weight rating and the camper’s center of gravity (A) should fall within the truck’s recommended center of gravity zone (B) when installed.
Page 442 After you have loaded your vehicle and camper, The total of the axle loads should not exceed your drive to a weigh station and weigh the front vehicle’s gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). and rear wheels separately. This will tell you the These ratings are given on the vehicle certiﬁcation loads on the axles.
Page 443: Pickup Conversion To Chassis Cab
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab Recreational Vehicle Towing We are aware that some vehicle owners might Recreational vehicle towing means towing your consider having the pickup box removed and vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a a commercial or recreational body installed. motorhome.
Page 444 Dinghy Towing Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles • What’s the towing capacity of the towing Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all vehicle? Be sure you read the tow vehicle four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain manufacturer’s recommendations.
Page 445 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). You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL.
Page 446 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 447 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).
Page 448 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 169.
Page 449: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a ® DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
Page 450 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer often, such as under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on If you do, here are some important points: page 272. • There are many different laws, including speed Three important considerations have to do with limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 451 Weight of the Trailer Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at How heavy can a trailer safely be? least 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the It depends on how you plan to use your rig.
Page 452 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)* 3.23 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4.3L V6 3.73 5,300 lbs (2 404 kg)
Page 453 C-1500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR+ Standard Box (2WD)* 6.0L V8 3.73 8,800 lbs (3 992 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) 6.0L V8** 3.73 10,300 lbs (4 717 kg) 15,500 lbs (7 031 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum.
Page 454 C-1500 Crew Cab Short Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR+ Box (2WD)* Axle Ratio 3.23 4,600 lbs (2 086 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4.8L V8 3.73 6,600 lbs (2 994 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 3.42 6,600 lbs (2 994 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 5.3L V8 3.73...
Page 455 C-1500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Long Box (2WD)* 3.42 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 12,000 lbs (5 443 kg) 5.3L V8 3.73 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) *Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1,500 lbs (680 kg) maximum.
Page 456 K-1500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR+ Standard Box (4WD)* 3.42 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 989 kg) 4.8L V8 4.10 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 3.73 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 5.3L V8 4.10...
Page 457 K-1500 Crew Cab Short Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR+ Box (4WD)* 3.42 5,400 lbs (2 449 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 989 kg) 4.8L V8 4.10 7,400 lbs (3 356 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 3.73 7,500 lbs (3 402 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 897 kg) 5.3L V8 4.10...
Page 458 K-1500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Long Box (4WD)* 3.73 7,300 lbs (3 311 kg) 13,000 lbs (5 896 kg) 5.3L V8 4.10 8,300 lbs (3 765 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg) *This vehicle has insufficient payload for ﬁfth-wheel or gooseneck trailering. **The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 459 C-2500 Crew Cab Standard Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Box HD (2WD)* 3.73 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,500 lbs (5 670 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 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 460 C-2500 Extended Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Long Box HD (2WD)* 3.73 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,500 lbs (5 670 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 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 461 K-2500 Extended Cab Standard Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Box HD (4WD)* 3.73 9,900 lbs (4 490 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,400 lbs (5 624 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 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 462 K-2500 Regular Cab Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Long Box HD (4WD)* 3.73 10,200 lbs (4 627 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,700 lbs (5 761 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 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 463 K-2500 Crew Cab Long Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Box HD (4WD)* 3.73 9,600 lbs (4 354 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,100 lbs (5 488 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 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 464 C-3500 Extended Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Cab (2WD)* 3.73 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,200 lbs (5 534 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear 3.73 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) Wheels) 4.10...
Page 465 K-3500 Regular Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Cab (4WD)* 3.73 9,900 lbs (4 490 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,400 lbs (5 624 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear 3.73 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) Wheels) 4.10...
Page 466: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
K-3500 Crew Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR** Cab (4WD)* 3.73 9,300 lbs (4 218 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 11,800 lbs (5 352 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear 3.73 9,100 lbs (4 128 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) Wheels) 4.10...
Page 467 Fifth wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the trailer weight up to the maximum amount speciﬁed in the trailering chart for your vehicle. See “Weight of the Trailer”, and “Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering” in this section.
Page 468 Consider the following example: This is very close to, but within the limit for RGAWR as well. The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8,500 lbs A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs (3 856 kg). (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle and 2,700 lbs (1 225 kg) at the rear axle.
Page 469 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires But, you must still consider the effect on the rear axle. Because your rear axle now weighs Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the 3,100 lbs (1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs upper limit for cold tires.
Page 470 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight If you use a step-bumper hitch, the bumper could be damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there is Carrying Hitches ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper. If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure to use a properly mounted weight-distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size.
Page 471 The hitch should be located in the pickup bed so If you are towing a trailer up to 5,000 lbs (2 271 kg) that it’s centerline is over or slightly in front of the with a factory-installed step bumper, you may rear axle.
Page 472 Your trailer brake system can tap into the vehicle’s This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake hydraulic brake system only if: Control Panel on vehicles with an Integrated Trailer Brake Control System. The power output to • The trailer parts can withstand 3,000 psi the trailer brakes is based on the amount of (20 650 kPa) of pressure.
Page 473 The ITBC system is powered through your vehicle’s electrical system. Turning the ignition off CAUTION: (Continued) will also turn off the ITBC system. The ITBC system is fully functional only when the ignition is systems. To determine the type of brakes in ON or in RUN.
Page 474 Trailer Brake Control Panel The ITBC system has a control panel located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. See Instrument Panel Overview (Base/Uplevel version) on page 212 or Instrument Panel Overview (Premium version) on page 215 for more information on location.
Page 475 Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The Trailer Brake Display Page can be displayed by performing any of the following actions: The ITBC system displays messages into the • vehicle’s Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Scrolling through the DIC menu pages using Warnings and Messages on page 285 for more the odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle information.
Page 476 TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed The Trailer Output will indicate “- - - - - -“ on the anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is active. Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the following This setting can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 occur: with either a trailer connected or disconnected.
Page 477 Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on Trailer Gain should be set for a speciﬁc trailering the Trailer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply condition and must be adjusted any time the trailer’s electric brakes independent of your vehicle loading, trailer loading or road surface vehicle’s brakes.
Page 478 3. After the electrical connection is made to a Adjusting trailer gain at speeds lower than trailer equipped with electric brakes: 20 to 25 mph (32 to 40 km/h) may result in an incorrect gain setting. • A TRAILER CONNECTED message will be brieﬂy displayed on the DIC display.
Page 479 Other ITBC Related DIC Messages CHECK TRAILER WIRING – This message will be displayed if: In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and 1. The ITBC system ﬁrst determines connection TRAILER OUTPUT through the DIC, trailer to a trailer with electric brakes and then the connection and ITBC system status is displayed in trailer harness becomes disconnected the DIC.
Page 480 To determine if the electrical fault is on the vehicle If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING or side or trailer side of the trailer wiring harness SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message is connection, do the following: displayed while you are driving your vehicle, you no longer have power available to your trailer 1.
Page 481 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 482 Passing Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connector, You’ll need more passing distance up ahead lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has when 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 483 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You may also want to activate the tow/haul mode if the transmission shifts too often. See Tow/Haul The arrows on your instrument panel will Mode Light on page 272. ﬂash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. When towing at high elevation on steep uphill Properly hooked up, the trailer lamps will also grades, consider the following: Engine coolant at...
Page 484 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load. CAUTION: 4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking brake and shift into PARK (P). You really should not park your vehicle, 5.
Page 485 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill CAUTION: 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal It can be dangerous to get out of your down while you: vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in •...
Page 486 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab and crew cab pickups Your vehicle will need service more often when have a seven-wire trailer towing harness. you’re pulling a trailer. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 633 for For vehicles not equipped with heavy duty more information.
Page 487 Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires Package are not connected. They should be connected by your dealer or a qualiﬁed service center. The fuse and wire for the ITBC is factory installed and connected if the vehicle is equipped with an ITBC.
Page 488 Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The seven-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. A connector will have to be added to the wiring harness which connects to the camper. The harness contains the following camper/trailer circuits: •...
Page 489 Electric Brake Control Wiring It should be installed by your dealer or a qualiﬁed service center. Provisions If your vehicle is equipped with an ITBC, the blunt These wiring provisions are included with your cuts exist, but are not connected further in the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package.
Page 490: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR that you install. for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the Notice: Leaving electrical equipment on for trailer attached, so that you won’t go over extended periods will drain the battery.
Page 491: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............494 Engine Oil Life System ......511 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....494 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter California Proposition 65 Warning ....495 (Gasoline Engines) ......... 513 Doing Your Own Service Work ....495 Automatic Transmission Fluid ....
Page 492 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Noise Control System ......... 551 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......567 Tampering with Noise Control System Dual Tire Operation ........568 Prohibited ..........551 Tire Pressure Monitor System ....569 Tire Inspection and Rotation ...... 574 Bulb Replacement ........
Page 493 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ........607 Underbody Maintenance ......614 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..607 Chemical Paint Spotting ......615 Fabric/Carpet ..........608 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .... 615 Leather ............609 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........616 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ...
Page 494: 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 495: 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 496: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of Your Vehicle
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 497: Gasoline Octane
Gasoline Octane California Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California octane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane rating Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate on is less than 87, you might notice an audible fuels that meet California speciﬁcations.
Page 498: Additives
Additives Notice: Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United fuel containing methanol. It can corrode metal States are now required to contain additives parts in the fuel system and also damage that will help prevent engine and fuel system plastic and rubber parts.
Page 499: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol content. Do not use the fuel if the The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number ethanol content is greater than 85%. (VIN) shows the code letter or number that At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTM identiﬁes your vehicle’s engine.
Page 500: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Filling the Tank E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so you will need to reﬁll the fuel tank more often ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, when using E85 than when you are using gasoline. ®...
Page 501 CAUTION: Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather.
Page 502 When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. It will require more effort to turn the CAUTION: fuel cap on the last turn as you tighten it. Make sure the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic If a ﬁre starts while you are refueling, do system can determine if the fuel cap has been left not remove the nozzle.
Page 503: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Bring the ﬁll nozzle in contact with the inside of the ﬁll opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it be maintained until the ﬁlling is is in your vehicle.
Page 504: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under Hood Release the Hood To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It CAUTION: is located inside the vehicle to the left of the brake An electric engine cooling fan can start pedal.
Page 505 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. This is located under the hood, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the ﬁller caps are on properly.
Page 506: 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 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L and 6.0L similar), this is what you will see:...
Page 507 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (Out of View). Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines) on page 513. See Jump Starting on page 540. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). I. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline “Checking Engine Oil”...
Page 508: 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 509 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 506 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 510 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • Oils meeting these requirements should have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 511: Engine Oil Life System
If you are in an area of extreme cold, where the When the system has calculated that oil life has temperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it is been diminished, it will indicate that an oil change recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 is necessary.
Page 512 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes back on when you start your vehicle, the System Engine Oil Life System has not reset. Repeat The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to the procedure.
Page 513: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter (Gasoline Engines)
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 514 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 515 CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop ﬂames if the engine backﬁres. If it is not there and the engine backﬁres, you could be burned.
Page 516: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Notice: Too much or too little ﬂuid can Transmission Fluid damage your transmission. Too much can It is usually not necessary to check the mean that some of the ﬂuid could come out transmission ﬂuid level.
Page 517 Cold Check Procedure 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing Use this procedure only as a reference to for about three seconds in each range. determine if the transmission has enough ﬂuid to Then, move the shift lever back to PARK (P).
Page 518 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the 6. Perform a hot check at the ﬁrst opportunity way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back after the transmission reaches a normal out again. operating temperature between 160°F to 200°F (71°C to 93°C).
Page 519 The dipstick handle has this graphic. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 506 for more information. 2. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT 3.
Page 520: Engine Coolant
Consistency of Readings The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low. If you have Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using a problem with engine overheating, see Engine the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable Overheating on page 523.
Page 521 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 522 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 523: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more installed, coolant loss and possible engine information. damage may occur. Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured.
Page 524 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) on Steam from an overheated engine can page 526 for information on driving to a burn you badly, even if you just open the safe place in an emergency.
Page 525 If No Steam Is Coming From Your If you get the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine ENGINE message with no sign of steam, try this The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or for a minute or so: the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE 1.
Page 526: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only)
Overheated Engine Protection If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your vehicle immediately. Operating Mode (V8 Engines Only) If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle If an overheated engine condition exists and has an engine-driven cooling fan, push down the REDUCED ENGINE POWER message the accelerator until the engine speed is about is displayed, an overheat protection mode which...
Page 527: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, ® see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. An electric engine cooling fan can start even when the engine is not running. When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is To avoid injury, always keep hands, what you will see: clothing, and tools away from any engine...
Page 528 CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant.
Page 529 ® Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add may cause premature engine, heater core, coolant as follows: or radiator corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant could require changing sooner, at CAUTION: 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs ﬁrst.
Page 530 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 531 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, and remove it. start the engine and let it run until the engine coolant temperature gage indicates approximately 195°F (90°C). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower.
Page 532: 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 533: 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 644. the system or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 534 Adding Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, Your vehicle has a low washer ﬂuid message in follow the manufacturer’s instructions the DIC that comes on when the washer ﬂuid for adding water. is low. The message is displayed for 15 seconds •...
Page 535: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off the brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you add Brake Fluid ﬂuid when the linings are worn, there will be too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings. Add or remove brake ﬂuid, as necessary, only when work The brake master is done on the brake hydraulic system.
Page 536 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add The brake ﬂuid can be checked without taking off When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 the cap by looking at the brake ﬂuid reservoir. brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed container only.
Page 537 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 538 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 539: Battery
Battery Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery (or 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) batteries). When it is time for a new battery, cable from the battery. This will help keep the see your dealer/retailer for one that has the battery from running down.
Page 540: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run your vehicle. down, you may want to use another vehicle and 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
Page 541 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 the accessory power cause an unwanted ground connection.
Page 542 CAUTION: An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. The remote negative (−) terminal is a stud located on the right front passenger side of the engine, where the negative battery cable attaches.
Page 543 CAUTION: CAUTION: Using a match near a battery can cause Fans or other moving engine parts can battery gas to explode. People have been injure you badly. Keep your hands away hurt doing this, and some have been from moving parts once the engine is blinded.
Page 544 7. Connect the red 10. Connect the other end of the negative (−) positive (+) cable to cable to a heavy, unpainted metal engine the positive (+) part or to the remote negative (−) terminal, on terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. the vehicle with the 11.
Page 545 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 546: 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 547: What To Use
• For all 6.0L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough ﬂuid to reach the proper level. •...
Page 548: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak, or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 549 Manual Shift Transfer Case Active Transfer Case A. Fill Plug A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the transfer case, you will need to add some lubricant.
Page 550: 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 633. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 644.
Page 551: Noise Control System
What to Use Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine 1. The removal or rendering inoperative by any what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended person, other than for purposes of Fluids and Lubricants on page 644.
Page 552: Bulb Replacement
Fan and Drive: Halogen Bulbs • Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one, or rendering clutch inoperative. CAUTION: • Removal of the fan shroud, if the vehicle has one. Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas Air Intake: inside and can burst if you drop or •...
Page 553: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp and pull it straight out. assembly.
Page 554: Pickup Box Identiﬁcation And Fender Marker Lamps
Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps To replace a pickup box identiﬁcation or fender marker lamp bulb: 1. Press the tab from the back to remove the lamp. 2. Unplug the lamp assembly harness. 3. Gently pry the individual lamp from the lamp assembly.
Page 555: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. and Back-up Lamps 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. To replace one of these bulbs: 6. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn 1.
Page 556: License Plate Lamp
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb socket. A. Backup Lamp 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp pull the bulb socket out of the connector. To replace one of these bulbs: 3.
Page 557: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for Back-up Lamp 3047 wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance Back-up Lamp* 1156 (Gasoline Engine) on page 633. Cargo Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Replacement blades come in different types and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K...
Page 558: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer’s booklet included with your vehicle.
Page 559 20-Inch Tires CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has the optional 20-inch P275/55R20 size tires, they are classiﬁed as • Underinﬂated tires pose the same touring tires and are designed for on road use. The danger as overloaded tires. The low-proﬁle, wide tread design is not recommended resulting accident could cause serious for “off-road”...
Page 560: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to deﬁne a particular Useful information about a tire is molded into the tire’s width, height, aspect ratio, construction sidewall. The following illustrations are examples type, and service description.
Page 561 (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 581.
Page 562 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed and numbers following DOT code are the Tire to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all date the tire was manufactured.
Page 563 Tire Size (A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The The following examples show the different parts of letters LT as the ﬁrst two characters in the tire a tire size. size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U.S.
Page 564: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in Bead: The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped inches. by steel cords that hold the tire onto the rim. (F) Service Description: The service description Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the plies indicates the load range and speed rating of a are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees tire.
Page 565 GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of front axle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 428. curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle.
Page 566 Recommended Inﬂation Pressure: Vehicle UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading manufacturer’s recommended tire inﬂation Standards): A tire information system that pressure as shown on the tire placard. See provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 567 and Loading traction, temperature, and treadwear.
Page 567: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A vehicle speciﬁc Tire and Loading Information label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to your vehicle’s original equipment tires and the operate effectively. correct inﬂation pressures for your tires when they are cold.
Page 568: Dual Tire Operation
How to Check Dual Tire Operation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced, check properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 569: Tire Pressure Monitor System
The TPMS is designed to alert the driver, if a low tire pressure condition exists. If your vehicle has the CAUTION: Driver Information Center (DIC), the driver may also check tire pressure levels using the DIC. If you operate your vehicle with a tire that When a low tire pressure condition is detected, is badly underinﬂated, the tire can the TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure...
Page 570 You may notice, during cooler weather conditions, As an added safety that the tire pressure monitor light, located on feature, your vehicle the instrument panel cluster, and the CHECK TIRE has been equipped with PRESSURE message will appear when the a tire pressure vehicle is ﬁrst started and then turn off as you monitoring system...
Page 571 Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message malfunction indicator to indicate when the and low tire pressure light (telltale) will come system is not operating properly. The TPMS on each time the vehicle is started until the tires malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire are inﬂated to the correct inﬂation pressure.
Page 572 Resetting the TPMS Identiﬁcation Codes The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: Each TPMS sensor has a unique identiﬁcation 1. Set the parking brake. code. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors, 2.
Page 573 5. Start with the driver’s side front tire. 9. Proceed to the driver’s side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 6. 6. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by 10. After hearing the conﬁrming horn chirp for the increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure driver’s side rear tire, the horn chirp will sound for ﬁve seconds, or until a horn chirp...
Page 574: Tire Inspection And Rotation
Federal Communications Commission Tire Inspection and Rotation (FCC) and Industry and Science Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles Canada (8 000 to 13 000 km). The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your operates on a radio frequency and complies with tires as soon as possible and check wheel Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 575 If your vehicle has single rear wheels and the If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread tread design for your front tires is the same as your design for your front tires is the same as your rear tires, use the rotation pattern shown here rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation when rotating your tires.
Page 576 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the CAUTION: tread design for the front tires is different from Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to the dual rear tires, always use the correct which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts rotation pattern become loose after time.
Page 577: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: One way to tell when it • You can see the indicators at three or more is time for new tires is places around the tire.
Page 578: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires CAUTION: GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires for your vehicle. The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle, when it was new, were Mixing tires could cause you to lose designed to meet General Motors Tire control while driving.
Page 579 Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low-pressure CAUTION: warning if non-TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle. Non-TPC Spec rated tires If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, may give a low-pressure warning that is higher or the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires.
Page 580: 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 could 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 581: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating Quality grades can be found where applicable on based on the wear rate of the tire when tested the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and under controlled conditions on a speciﬁed maximum section width.
Page 582: 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 generation of heat and its ability to dissipate the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 583 Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, Each new wheel should have the same speedometer or odometer calibration, load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground be mounted the same way as the one it clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance...
Page 584: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: damage your vehicle because there is not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is clearance can cause damage to the dangerous.
Page 585: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat Notice: If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and has a tire size other than It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are P265/65R18, P275/55R20 or LT265/70R17, use driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tire chains only where legal and only when tires properly.
Page 586: 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 587 CAUTION: (Continued) 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear – not in NEUTRAL. 4. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
Page 588: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab A. Tool Cover C. Wheel Blocks Crew Cab B. Wing Nut D. Tool Kit A. Wing Nut D. Jack Retaining Wheel E. Jack Retaining Tool Kit E. Wing Nut Blocks F. Knob B.
Page 589 For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is behind the passenger’s seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger’s side second row seat. 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 590 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the spare tire lock (J). To remove the spare tire lock, insert the ignition key turn and pull straight out. 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (H) and the two jack handle extensions (I) as shown.
Page 591 3. Insert the hoist end 5. Use the wheel (open end) (F) of the wrench hook which extension through allows you to the hole (G) in pull the hoist cable the rear bumper. towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. 6.
Page 592: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 2. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, Installing the Spare Tire loosen them by turning the wheel Use the following pictures and instructions to wrench remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are...
Page 593 If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do slot on the wheel, and gently pry it out. not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Page 594 Front Position - 1500 Models Front Position - All Other Models 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the ﬂat tire is on the front of the vehicle (1500 Model vehicles), position the jack under the bracket attached to the vehicle’s frame, behind the ﬂat tire.
Page 595 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the Rear Position –...
Page 596 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the CAUTION: (Continued) ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to ﬁt under the wheel well. wheel could come off and cause an 6.
Page 597 CAUTION: CAUTION: Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly Because the nuts might come loose. The tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a to come loose and even come off. This serious accident.
Page 598: Secondary Latch System
Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can way. Be sure to line up the tab on the center cap lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. with the indentation on the wheel. For bolt-on To avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly hub caps, align the plastic nut caps with the wheel tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence nuts and then tighten by hand.
Page 599 To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, 5. If the spare tire does not lower, turn the wheel do the following: wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the 6.
Page 600 9. Position the center lift point of the jack under 8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheel the center of the spare tire. wrench to the jack and place it (with the wheel blocks) under the vehicle toward the 10.
Page 601 15. Tilt the tire retainer at the end of the CAUTION: cable and pull it through the wheel Someone standing too close during the opening. Pull the procedure could be injured by the jack. If tire out from under the vehicle. 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...
Page 602: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Use the following art and text to assist you: Tools CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Page 603 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the 4. Insert the hoist vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, end (F) through the and to the rear. hole (G) in the rear bumper and 2. Tilt the retainer onto the hoist downward and shaft (E).
Page 604 To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: Crew Cab A. Wing Nut D. Jack 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push, Retaining E. Wing Nut pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If the Tool Kit Retaining Wheel tire moves, use the wheel wrench to tighten...
Page 605 Regular Cab Extended Cab A. Tool Cover D. Tool Kit A. Wing Nut D. Jack B. Wing Nut E. Jack Retaining E. Wing Nut Retaining F. Wing Nut Tool Kit Retaining Jack Wheel Blocks Retaining Jack B. Tool Kit C. Wheel Blocks C.
Page 606: Spare Tire
3. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together Notice: If your vehicle has four-wheel drive with the wing nut and retaining hook. and the different size spare tire is installed on your vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel If you have the Regular Cab, the wheel blocks drive until you can have your ﬂat tire repaired must be placed straight up and down on the and/or replaced.
Page 607: 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 608: 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 609: Leather
Leather To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with A soft cloth dampened with water can 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 610: 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 611: 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 611.
Page 612: 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 Clean the outside of the windshield with glass sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrial cleaner. chimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s ﬁnish if they remain on painted surfaces.
Page 613: 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 614: Tires
Tires Finish Damage To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in cleaner. the ﬁnish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing major repair expense.
Page 615: 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 Oil Removes tar, road oil, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular...
Page 616: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) surface contamination. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Cleans, shines, and Foaming Tire Shine Low protects in one step. No Gloss wiping necessary.
Page 617: 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 110.
Page 618: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected The instrument panel from short circuits by a combination of fuses, fuse block access door circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. is located on the This greatly reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by driver’s side edge of the electrical problems.
Page 619 Fuses Usage Passenger Door Module, Universal Home Remote System UNLCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) LCK2 Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted STOP LAMPS Stoplamp REAR HVAC Rear Climate Controls PWR MIR Power Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) AUX PWR Accessory Power Outlets IS LAMPS...
Page 620: Top View
Top View Circuit Breaker Usage Driver’s Side Power Window Circuit LT DR Breaker Harness Usage Connector LT DR Driver’s Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
Page 621: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Harness Usage Connector The underhood fuse block is located in the engine BRAKE Brake Clutch Harness Connector compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. CLUTCH SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option Upﬁtter Lift the cover to access Harness Connector the fuse block.
Page 622 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Not Used Engine Controls Electronic Stability Suspension Engine Control Module, Throttle Control, Automatic Level Control Control Exhaust Trailer Brake Controller...
Page 623 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Front Washer Fuel Pump Oxygen Sensors Fuel System Control Module Anti-lock Brakes System 2 Not Used Trailer Back-up Lamps Not Used Driver’s Side Low-Beam Headlamp Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Left Side) Engine Control Module (Battery) Trailer Park Lamps Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) Driver’s Side Park Lamps...
Page 624 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Sunroof Instrument Panel Cluster Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent Power Take-Off System Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition), Windshield Wiper Compass-Temperature Mirror SEO B2 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Electric Adjustable Pedals Rear Defogger Climate Controls (Battery) Heated Mirrors Airbag System (Ignition) SEO B1 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery)
Page 625 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan 1 FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Automatic Level Control Compressor FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Heavy Duty Anti-lock Brake System ENG EXH VLV Not Used Cooling Fan 2 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Anti-lock Brake System 1 HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp...
Page 626: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 644 for more information. ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information.
Page 627 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 26.0 gal 98.0 L 1500 Series Long Box 34.0 gal 128.7 L 2500 Series and 3500 Series 34.0 gal 128.7 L 3500 Series Chassis Cab 50.0 gal 189.0 L 3500 Chassis Cab –...
Page 628 Engine Speciﬁcations Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Automatic 0.060 in (1.52 mm) 4.8L V8 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Iron, Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™, Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) SFI, OHV 5.3L V8 Aluminum Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm)
Page 629 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 630 Owner Checks and Services ..... 640 Introduction ..........630 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles Maintenance Requirements ......630 (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ..... 641 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 630 At Each Fuel Fill ........
Page 630: 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 631: 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 not on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 632 ® When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs, you will know that GM-trained CAUTION: and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts. Performing maintenance work on a If you want to purchase service information, see vehicle can be dangerous.
Page 633: Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine)
Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally, you must service your vehicle within Engine) 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever This maintenance section applies to vehicles with the oil is changed.
Page 634: Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the Maintenance II — Use Maintenance II if the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on previous service performed was Maintenance I. within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased Always use Maintenance II whenever the message or Maintenance II was performed.
Page 635 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 636: 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 637 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) Four-wheel drive only: Change • • • transfer case ﬂuid (normal service). See footnotes (g) and (m). Inspect evaporative control system.
Page 638: Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline Engine)
Maintenance Footnotes (Gasoline (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, Engine) etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Inspect drum brake linings/shoes This maintenance section applies to vehicles with for wear or cracks.
Page 639 (d) Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking, environment. Applying silicone grease on or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. that are worn or damaged.
Page 640: Owner Checks And Services
(j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate required. This is a Noise Emission Control a problem. Have the system inspected and Service. Applicable to vehicles sold in the repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if United States and recommended for needed.
Page 641: At The First 100, 1,000 And 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 And 10 000 Km)
At the First 100, 1,000 and Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and Check the windshield washer ﬂuid level in the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir and add the 10 000 km) proper ﬂuid if necessary. Check dual wheel nut torque. For proper torque, At Least Once a Month see Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 626.
Page 642: 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 could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or others could be vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
Page 643 Ignition Transmission Lock Check CAUTION: (Continued) While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever room in front of your vehicle in case it position. begins to roll. Be ready to apply the •...
Page 644: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Underbody Flushing Service Usage Fluid/Lubricant At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable ® water and use only DEX-COOL any corrosive materials from the underbody. Engine Coolant coolant. See Engine Coolant on Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where page 520.
Page 645 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant Chassis Lubricant Front Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 89021671, (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in (1500 Series) Rear Driveline in Canada 89021672). Canada 88901242) or lubricant Center Spline meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Front Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 646: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco...
Page 647: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines (A) Air Conditioning Compressor V6 Engines...
Page 648: 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 630. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 640 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 649 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 650 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 651: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..652 Reporting Safety Defects to the Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....652 Canadian Government ......668 Online Owner Center ......... 655 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Assistance for Text General Motors ........668 Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 652: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact General...
Page 653 STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using Motors and your dealer are committed to making the toll-free telephone number or write them at the sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new following address: vehicle.
Page 654 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility that you do not feel your concerns have been in the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. in Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 655: 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 656: Customer Assistance For Text
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 657: 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 658: Roadside Assistance Program
365 days a year. service to provide diesel may be restricted. For safety reasons, propane and other As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you are alternative fuels will not be provided automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside through this service.
Page 659 • • Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership (Canada only): In the event of a warranty for warranty service or in the event of a related vehicle disablement, while en route and vehicle-disabling accident.
Page 660 • Model, year, color, and license plate number of the driver. of the vehicle Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identiﬁcation reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle to an owner or driver when, in their sole •...
Page 661: Courtesy Transportation
Warranty, interim transportation may be available in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle under the Courtesy Transportation program. Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors Several courtesy transportation options are of Canada Limited reserve the right to make available to assist in reducing your inconvenience any changes or discontinue the Roadside when warranty repairs are required.
Page 662 Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options When your vehicle requires warranty service, Warranty service can generally be completed contact your dealer and request an appointment. while you wait. However, if you are unable to By scheduling a service appointment and wait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenience advising your service consultant of your by providing several transportation options.
Page 663 Public Transportation or Fuel may include minimum age requirements, insurance coverage, credit card, etc. You are responsible Reimbursement for fuel usage charges and may also be If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, and public transportation is used as “shuttle excessive mileage, or rental usage beyond service”, the reimbursement is limited to the the completion of the repair.
Page 664: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair your vehicle’s originally designed appearance and safety performance, however, the history of If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is these parts is not known. Such parts are not damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited technician using the proper equipment and Warranty, and any related failures are not covered...
Page 665 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 of •...
Page 666 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where If possible, call your insurance company the towing service will be taking it. Get a from the scene of the accident. They will walk card from the tow truck operator or write down you through the information they will need.
Page 667: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, Process you can have control of the repair and parts choices In the event that your vehicle requires damage as long as cost stays within reasonable limits.
Page 668: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
General Motors. You can obtain information about motor vehicle Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: safety from http://www.safercar.gov. Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center Reporting Safety Defects to the P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Canadian Government In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or...
Page 669: Service Publications Ordering
Service Publications Ordering Owner Information Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational Service Manuals information about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair for all models. information on engines, transmission, axle In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 670: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Vehicle Data Recording and Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Privacy Eastern Time Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated For Credit Card Orders Only computers that record information about the (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc. on vehicle’s performance and how it is driven.
Page 671: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders conditions and no personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash location) is recorded. This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). However, other parties, such as law enforcement, The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in could combine the EDR data with the type of certain crash or near crash-like situations, such as personally identifying data routinely acquired...
Page 672: Onstar
OnStar Radio Frequency Identiﬁcation (RFID) ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe ® to the OnStar services, please refer to the RFID technology is used in some vehicles for ® OnStar Terms and Conditions for information functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ®...
Page 673 Airbag Systems (cont.) What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ....97 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 494 AM-FM Radio ..........310 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ..435 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........375 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Vehicle .............
Page 674 Appearance Care (cont.) Ashtray ............239 Battery ............539 Audio System ..........306 Electric Power Management ..... 233 AM-FM Radio .......... 310 Run-Down Protection ....... 234 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....372 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....418 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....
Page 675 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ......53 Calibration .......... 175, 178 Infants and Young Children ......49 California Fuel ..........497 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..60 California Proposition 65 Warning ....495 Older Children ........... 46 Canadian Owners ........... 3 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 676 Cleaning (cont.) Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Climate Control System ...... 240, 243 Reporting Safety Defects to the Dual Automatic ......... 244 Canadian Government ......668 Outlet Adjustment ........251 Reporting Safety Defects to the Clock ............307 United States Government ....667 Collision Damage Repair ......
Page 677 Driver Position, Safety Belt ........28 EDR ............670 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....273 Electrical System DIC Operation and Displays .... 274, 281 Add-On Equipment ........617 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..620 DIC Vehicle Customization ....... 295 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 678 Entry Lighting ..........232 Fuel ............496 Event Data Recorders ......... 671 Additives ..........498 Exit Lighting ..........232 California Fuel .......... 497 Extender, Safety Belt ........45 E85 (85% Ethanol) ........499 Exterior Lamps ..........227 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ....503 Filling Your Tank ........
Page 679 Garage Door Opener ........189 Hood Gasoline Checking Things Under ......504 Octane ............. 497 Release ........... 504 Speciﬁcations ........... 497 Horn ............217 Glove Box ........... 201 How to Use This Manual ........ 4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ..657 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....
Page 680 Light (cont.) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .... 258 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 560 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ....255 Lamps Safety Belt Reminder ....... 255 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ....231 Security ........... 270 Cargo ............233 ® StabiliTrak Indicator ........ 264 Dome ............
Page 681 Low Fuel Warning Light ....... 273 Manual Seats ..........9 Luggage Carrier .......... 203 Manual Windows ......... 131 Lumbar Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ....13 Manual Controls ......... 11 Message Power Controls .......... 11 DIC Warnings and Messages ....285 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ..
Page 682 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode ........526 Odometer ............ 254 Owner Checks and Services ....... 640 Odometer, Trip ..........254 Owners, Canadian .......... 3 Off-Road Driving .......... 394 Off-Road Recovery ........391 Engine ............. 508 Paint, Damage ..........614 Pressure Gage ......... 269 Park Aid ............
Page 683 Power (cont.) Radios (cont.) Seat ............10 Radio with CD ........ 312, 318 Sliding Rear Window ........ 134 Radio with CD and DVD ......328 Steering Fluid .......... 532 Rear Seat Audio ........370 Windows ..........132 Setting the Time ........307 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ......
Page 684 Recovery Hooks .......... 427 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......443 Safety Belt Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ..118 Passenger Reminder Light ....... 255 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Pretensioners ..........45 Operation ..........119 Reminder Light ........255 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing Safety Belts Care of ............
Page 685 Seats (cont.) Snow Plow ..........435 Power Lumbar ........... 11 Spare Tire ........... 606 Power Seats ..........10 Installing ..........592 Rear Seat Operation ......20, 21 Removing ..........588 Reclining Seatbacks ........15 Storing ............. 602 Seatback Latches ........19 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......
Page 686 Tires (cont.) Dual Tire Operation ........568 Tachometer ..........254 If a Tire Goes Flat ........585 Tailgate ............129 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......567 Taillamps Inspection and Rotation ......574 Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Installing the Spare Tire ......592 Back-up Lamps ........
Page 687 Traction ® StabiliTrak System ......... 385 Vehicle Trailer Control ............. 382 Recommendations ........490 Damage Warnings ........5 Transmission Loading ............ 428 Fluid, Automatic ........516 Symbols ............5 Transmission Operation, Automatic ....146 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......295 Trip Odometer ..........254 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ....
Page 688 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..... 582 XM Radio Messages ........357 Different Size ........... 580 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..375 Replacement ..........582 Where to Put the Restraint ......58 Windows ............. 131 Manual ............. 131 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....630 Power ............

Chevrolet Silverado 2007 Owner's Manual

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 Overview

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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