Page 1: Table Of Contents
2007 Cadillac Escalade EXT Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........189 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....192 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........16 ........219 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........18 Indicators ..........
Page 2 Headlamp Aiming ......... 447 Maintenance Schedule ......519 Bulb Replacement ........ 450 Maintenance Schedule ......520 Windshield Wiper Blade Customer Assistance Information ..... 541 Replacement ........453 Customer Assistance and Tires ............. 454 Information ........542 Appearance Care ........496 Reporting Safety Defects ......
Page 3: Canadian Owners
For obtained from your dealer or from: vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the Helm, Incorporated name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for P.O. Box 07130 Cadillac Motor Car Division whenever it appears in Detroit, MI 48207 this manual.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: Seats And Restraint Systems
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Child Restraint Systems ......45 Power Seats ..........8 Where to Put the Restraint ......50 Power Lumbar ..........9 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Heated Seats ..........10 Children (LATCH) ........51 Heated and Cooled Seats ......
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the Power Seats entire control up or down. The power reclining seatback control is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar • To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control. • To lower the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the bottom of the control. Release the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of lumbar support.
Page 10: Heated Seats
Heated Seats (Heated Seat and Seatback): To heat the entire seat, press the bottom button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. If the front seats have the heated seat feature, This symbol will appear on the climate control the buttons used to display to indicate that the feature is on.
Page 11: Heated And Cooled Seats
Heated and Cooled Seats (Heated Seatback): To heat only the seatback, press the button with the heated seatback symbol. If the front seats have the heated and cooled This symbol will appear on the climate control seat feature, the display to indicate that the feature is on. Press the buttons used to control button to cycle through the temperature settings this feature are...
Page 12: Memory Seat, Mirrors, And Pedals
Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals See Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 149 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Your vehicle has the memory package. Pedal on page 128 for more information. Not all mirrors will have the ability to save and The controls for this recall the mirror positions.
Page 13 If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to Easy Exit Seat enter your vehicle and the remote recall memory The control for this feature is located on the feature is on, automatic seat, mirror, and driver’s door between buttons 1 and 2. adjustable pedal movement will occur.
Page 14: Power Reclining Seatbacks
Power Reclining Seatbacks Driver’s Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Recline, and Power Lumbar shown CAUTION: The controls for the power reclining seatback are located on the outboard side of the front seats behind the power seat control. Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous.
Page 15: Head Restraints
Head Restraints CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen.
Page 16: Rear Seats
Pull the head restraint Rear Seats up to raise it. To lower the head restraint, Rear Seat Operation press the release button (A), located on The rear seat is a 60/40 split bench seat that can the top of the seatback, be folded to give you more cargo space and while you push the ®...
Page 17 Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the CAUTION: seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal A safety belt that is improperly routed, stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Page 18: Safety Belts
Safety Belts CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone It is extremely dangerous to ride in a This part of the manual tells you how to use cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. safety belts properly. It also tells you some things In a collision, people riding in these areas you should not do with safety belts.
Page 19 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the Why Safety Belts Work law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast They work. as it goes. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
Page 20 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 21 The person keeps going until stopped by or the instrument panel... something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 22: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
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 23: 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 This part is only for people of adult size. safety belts? Be aware that there are special things to know You may be an excellent driver, but if you are about safety belts and children.
Page 24 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. Move the shoulder belt height adjuster to the height that is right for you. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.
Page 25 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 crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 26 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 27 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 28 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 29 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it.
Page 30: Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is right for you. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder.
Page 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt women.
Page 32: 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 33 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until Make sure the release button on the buckle is it clicks. positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
Page 34 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
Page 35: Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
There is one guide for each rear passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Outboard Position shown Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide 1.
Page 36 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt place the guide over the belt, and insert the and the guide on top.
Page 37 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 38: 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 located on the retractor But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer part of the safety belts.
Page 39: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? Older Children An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 40 What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle.
Page 41 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 42: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This by appropriate restraints. Young children should includes infants and all other children. Neither the not use the vehicle’s adult safety belts alone, distance traveled nor the age and size of the unless there is no other choice.
Page 43 CAUTION: (Continued) 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. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide. CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be...
Page 44 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 45: 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 46 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 47 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 48 Securing an Add-on Child Restraint in When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint the Vehicle which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are not CAUTION: available, obtain a replacement copy from the...
Page 49 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 50: Where To Put The Restraint
Where to Put the Restraint CAUTION: Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be A child in a rear-facing child restraint can secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding be seriously injured or killed if the right in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a front passenger’s airbag inﬂates.
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CAUTION: (Continued) Children (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint during If you need to secure a forward-facing driving or in a crash. This system is designed child restraint in the right front seat, to make installation of a child restraint easier.
Page 52 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle, Lower Anchors 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 53 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 top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 54 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor The top tether anchors are located on the back of the rear seat frame above the ﬂoor for each rear Locations seating position. Fold down the rear seatback(s) to access the anchors. See Rear Seat Operation on (Top Tether Anchor): page 16.
Page 55 Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger’s position 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. There is no place to attach the top tether in this position.
Page 56 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System CAUTION: Each top tether anchor and lower anchor CAUTION: in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint. Attaching more than If a LATCH-type child restraint is not one child restraint to a single anchor attached to anchors, the restraint will not could cause the anchor or attachment to be able to protect the child correctly.
Page 57 Folding an empty rear seat with the safety belts secured may cause damage to the safety CAUTION: belt or the seat. When removing the child restraint, always remember to return the safety Children can be seriously injured or belts to their normal, stowed position before strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped folding the rear seat.
Page 58 1.3. Route the top tether according to your If the position you are child restraint instructions and the using has an adjustable following instructions: head restraint and you are using a If the position you are dual tether, route the using does not have a tether around the head restraint and...
Page 59 2. Attach the lower attachments to the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have CAUTION: lower attachments or the desired seating position does not have lower anchors, secure If the seatback is not locked, it could the child restraint with the top tether and move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position If your child restraint has the LATCH system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 51. If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 61 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 62: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the In addition, your vehicle has a passenger sensing vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. system. The passenger sensing system is The safety belt will move freely again and be ready designed to turn off the right front passenger’s to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Page 63 If you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat position, move the CAUTION: seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. See Power Seats A child in a rear-facing child restraint can on page 8.
Page 64 If your child restraint has the LATCH system, You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow (LATCH) on page 51. the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as There is no top tether anchor at the right front the instructions say.
Page 65 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. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 66 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If the airbag is off, the off indicator will come on and stay on when the key is turned to RUN or START. If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 67: Airbag System
If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting Airbag System the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, check to Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver make sure that the vehicle’s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion. and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger.
Page 68 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) less protection in frontal crashes than CAUTION: more forceful airbags have provided in the past. You can be severely injured or killed in a Roof-mounted rollover airbags are crash if you are not wearing your safety designed to inﬂate in moderate to severe belt —...
Page 69 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 70: Where Are The Airbags
There is an airbag Where Are the Airbags? 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 229 for more information.
Page 71 The right front passenger’s airbag is in the The roof-mounted rollover airbag for the driver and instrument panel on the passenger’s side. the person seated directly behind the driver is located in the ceiling above the side windows. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 72 CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inﬂate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inﬂating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any...
Page 73: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal airbags, which adjust the restraint according to The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal crash severity. Your vehicle has electronic frontal airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to sensors, which help the sensing system distinguish severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 74 Frontal airbags may inﬂate at different crash Your vehicle has a seat position sensor which speeds. For example: enables the sensing system to monitor the fore and aft position of the driver’s seat. Seat • If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the position sensors provide information that is used airbags could inﬂate at a different crash speed to determine if the airbags should deploy at a...
Page 75: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
In any particular crash, no one can say whether What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? an airbag should have inﬂated simply because In an impact of sufficient severity, the airbag of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the sensing system detects that the vehicle is repair costs were.
Page 76: 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 After a frontal airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so the steering wheel or the instrument panel. quickly that some people may not even realize In moderate to severe side collisions, even belted an airbag inﬂated.
Page 77 Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on CAUTION: and ﬂash the hazard warning ﬂashers when the airbags inﬂate. You can lock the doors again, turn When an airbag inﬂates, there is dust in the interior lamps off and turn off the hazard the air.
Page 78: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The passenger airbag status indicator on the overhead console will be visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or START. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible during the system check.
Page 79 Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front CAUTION: (Continued) seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding inﬂating airbag. Be sure the airbag is off in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a before using a rear-facing child restraint forward-facing child seat, and an older child riding...
Page 80 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn • the right front passenger seat is occupied by a off the right front passenger’s airbag if: smaller person, such as a child who has outgrown child restraints • the right front passenger seat is unoccupied •...
Page 81 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 airbag anytime the system senses that a person pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion.
Page 82 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 83 CAUTION: CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the Stowing of articles under the passenger’s instrument panel cluster ever comes on seat or between the passenger’s seat and stays on, it means that something may cushion and seatback may interfere with be wrong with the airbag system.
Page 84: 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 key serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in is turned off and the battery is several places around your vehicle. You do disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate not want the system to inﬂate while someone is during improper service.
Page 85: Adding Equipment To Your
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my airbag system? Changing or moving any parts of the Is there anything I might add to the front front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing or sides of the vehicle that could keep the and diagnostic module, rollover sensor...
Page 86: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, or the side impact airbag covering on the Checking the Restraint Systems ceiling near the side windows, the airbag may not work properly. You may have to replace Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder the airbag module in the steering wheel, both light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,...
Page 87: Replacing Restraint System Parts
Replacing Restraint System Parts If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to After a Crash have LATCH system, safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system CAUTION: was not being used at the time of the collision.
Page 88 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 89: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 91 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..123 Remote Keyless Entry System ....92 New Vehicle Break-In ........ 123 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ..93 Ignition Positions ........124 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ..... 125 Doors and Locks ........
Page 90 Section 2 Features and Controls ® OnStar System .......... 152 Storage Areas ..........165 Glove Box ..........165 Universal Home Remote System ....154 Cupholder(s) ..........166 Universal Home Remote System Instrument Panel Storage Area ....166 (With Three Round LED) ....... 154 Center Console Storage Area ....
Page 91: Keys
Keys CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The children or others could be badly injured or even killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Page 92: Remote Keyless Entry System
Your vehicle has one Remote Keyless Entry System double-sided key for the Your keyless entry system operates on a radio ignition, door locks, frequency subject to Federal Communications tailgate, and side Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry storage boxes. Canada. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Page 93: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
At times you may notice a decrease in operating Remote Keyless Entry System range. This is normal for any remote keyless entry Operation system. If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the The vehicle’s doors can be locked and unlocked transmitter to work, try this: from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 65 feet (20 m)
Page 94 You will have one of the RKE transmitters below. (Lock): Press the lock button to lock all the doors, including the tailgate. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will ﬂash once to indicate locking has occurred.
Page 95 Battery Replacement (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release this button to locate your vehicle. The turn Under normal use, the battery in your RKE signal lamps will ﬂash and the horn will sound transmitter should last about four years. three times. Press and hold this button for more The battery is weak if the transmitter will not work than two seconds to activate the panic alarm.
Page 96 2. Remove the old battery, but do not use a metal object to do this. 3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing up. Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type. Make sure the cover is on tightly, so water will not get in.
Page 97 2. Remove the old battery, but do not use a metal object to do this. 3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter with the positive side of the battery facing down. Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type. 4.
Page 98 Remote Vehicle Start Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. For example, some laws may Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. require a person using the remote start to have the This feature allows you to start the engine vehicle in view when doing so.
Page 99 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 100 The additional ten minutes are considered a Remote Start Ready second remote vehicle start. If your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle Once two remote starts, or a single remote start start feature, it may have the remote start with one time extension has been done, the ready feature.
Page 101: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down CAUTION: or stop your vehicle. Locking your doors can help prevent this from happening. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a There are several ways to lock and unlock the...
Page 102: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks You can turn the delayed locking feature off or back on again by doing the following: The power door lock switches are located on the 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in armrest on the front doors. the lock position.
Page 103: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks When you want to open a rear door when the security lock is on, do the following: Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless prevent passengers from opening the rear entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the doors from the inside.
Page 104: Midgate
® Midgate CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: connections must pass through the seal ® between the body and the Midgate • Make sure all windows are shut. It can be dangerous to drive with the • Turn the fan on your heating or cargo area covered and the tailgate and cooling system to its highest speed ®...
Page 105 The following are the main components of the Rear Glass Removal and Storage ® Midgate system: CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored ®...
Page 106 To remove the rear glass do the following: 2. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear 1. Fold the rear seats. See Rear Seat Operation glass, to unlatch. Once unlatched, the on page 16 for more information.
Page 107 4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles to assist you in removing the 5. Load the rear glass into the storage pocket in rear glass. ® the Midgate , guiding the lower edge of the rear glass behind the three rear glass retaining...
Page 108 Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at position, the rear glass is securely stored. both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. Push in on the corner of 7.
Page 109 Reinstalling the Rear Glass 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles. To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch.
Page 110 Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G). 5. Apply a ﬁrm downward pressure and then 6. Push the rear glass ﬂat against the window push the rear glass ﬂat against the window frame and push each latch lever up until it frame.
Page 111 ® Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place ® The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket.
Page 112 ® Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket ® 3. Lower the Midgate until it is ﬂat. Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 113 ® Raising the Midgate ® To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise ® the Midgate up with a ﬁrm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ® ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches.
Page 114: Tailgate
Tailgate Power Running Boards Use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter Your vehicle may have power running boards. or power door lock switch to lock and unlock The power running boards automatically extend the tailgate. from beneath the vehicle on the side in which the Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while door has been opened.
Page 115: 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 116: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and front passenger windows have an The power window express-down feature that allows the windows controls are located on to be lowered without holding the switch. Press each of the side down fully on the window switch, then release, to doors.
Page 117: Theft-Deterrent Systems
Sun Visors Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on Sun Visors with Slide Rod both the driver’s and passenger’s sun visors. Pull Your vehicle may have this feature. Pull the sun the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to visor down to block glare.
Page 118: Content Theft-Deterrent
Content Theft-Deterrent If a locked door is opened without using the RKE transmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm The horn will chirp and the lights will ﬂash. If the system. door is not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on the RKE transmitter during the ten second This is the security light.
Page 119 Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm by Testing the Alarm accident: The alarm can be tested by following these steps: • If you do not want to activate the 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be window and open the driver’s door.
Page 120 ® PASS-Key III+ This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following ® The PASS-Key III+ system operates on a radio two conditions: frequency subject to Federal Communications 1. This device may not cause interference. Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry 2.
Page 121: Pass-Key Iii+ Operation
® PASS-Key III+ Operation If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged, try another ignition ® Your vehicle has PASS-Key III+ (Personalized key. At this time, you may also want to check the Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent fuse, see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on ®...
Page 122 See your dealer or a locksmith who can service 5. The security light will turn off once the key ® PASS-Key III+ to get a new key blank that is cut has been programmed. exactly as the ignition key that operates the 6.
Page 123: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating Your • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can New Vehicle Break-In mean premature wear and earlier Notice: Your vehicle does not need an replacement.
Page 124: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in.
Page 125: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it Your vehicle has a Retained Accessory Power is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you (RAP) feature which will allow certain features on leave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle, your vehicle to continue to work up to 10 minutes a chime will sound, when you open the driver’s...
Page 126: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or starting the engine and protects the electrical NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in system. If the ignition key is turned to the any other position —...
Page 127 Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods 2. If your engine still will not start, or starts but of time, by returning the key to the START then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much position immediately after cranking has ended, gasoline.
Page 128: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Your vehicle has a memory function which allows the pedals to be saved and recalled. See Your vehicle has an adjustable throttle and Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 12 for brake pedal that lets you change their positions. more information.
Page 129: Automatic Transmission Operation
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it 1. Turn off the engine. away from moving engine parts. If you do 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical not, it could be damaged.
Page 130 There are several different positions for the shift lever. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 131 REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. CAUTION: Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be Shifting into a drive gear while your covered by your warranty. Shift to engine is running at high speed is REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is dangerous.
Page 132 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. MANUAL MODE (M): This position lets drivers It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. select the range of gears appropriate for current If you need more power for passing, and you are: driving conditions.
Page 133 Your vehicle’s transmission uses adaptive shift Driver Shift Control (DSC) controls that compares key shift parameters to pre-programmed ideal shifts stored in the transmissions computer. The transmission constantly makes adjustments to improve vehicle performance according to how the vehicle is being used, such as with a heavy load or when temperature changes.
Page 134 To use this feature, do the following: The transmission will prevent a gear range until a speed that is appropriate for current driving 1. Move the shift lever to the conditions is achieved. If shifting is prevented for MANUAL MODE (M). any reason, the current selected gear will ﬂash 2.
Page 135: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode Press the button located on the end of the shift lever to turn the tow/haul on or off. When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 242 for more information.
Page 136: Parking Brake
Grade Braking The tow/haul mode and grade braking shift modes can be activated by pressing the button on the Grade Braking assists when driving on a downhill end of the shift control stalk. While in the grade. It maintains the vehicle’s speed by DSC mode, grade braking is deactivated, allowing automatically implementing a shift schedule that the driver to select a gear.
Page 137 A chime will activate and the warning light will If the ignition is on when the parking brake is ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and released, the brake system warning light will the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for go off.
Page 138: Shifting Into Park (P)
Shifting Into Park (P) 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the PARK (P) CAUTION: position by pulling the shift lever toward you and moving it up as far as it will go. It can be dangerous to get out of your 3.
Page 139 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force CAUTION: on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
Page 140: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system which locks the shift lever in PARK (P) when the ignition is in the LOCK. You have to fully apply your regular brakes ﬁrst and then press the shifter lever button before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN.
Page 141: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the or over road debris. • gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you Repairs were not done correctly. •...
Page 142: Running The Engine While Parked
Running the Engine While Parked CAUTION: It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in CAUTION: PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 143: Mirrors
Mirrors Compass Operation AUTO : Press and hold the “auto highbeam” Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror button for approximately three seconds to turn ® with Intellibeam™, OnStar the compass/temperature display on or off. Compass, and Temperature Display When the ignition and the display features are on, the display will show two character boxes for Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming about two seconds.
Page 144 Compass Variance The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is driven outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, such as a long distance, cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust the compass variance.
Page 145: Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror With Onstar , Compass And Temperature Display
Outside Temperature Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ® with OnStar , Compass and Outside temperature is shown in the mirror display. Temperature will be displayed in Temperature Display Fahrenheit or Celsius based on the choice of English or metric in the vehicle’s Your vehicle may have this feature.
Page 146 Temperature and Compass Display Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press the on/off button, located on the far left of The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on the mirror face, to turn the compass/temperature automatically each time the ignition is started. display on or off.
Page 147 To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 3. Keep pressing the on/off button until the desired zone number appears in the 1. Find your current location and variance display. Release the button. After zone number on the following zone map. approximately four seconds of inactivity, the new zone number will be locked in and the compass/temperature display will return.
Page 148 Compass Calibration In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, The compass may need calibration if one of the push the on/off button for approximately following occurs: 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed. •...
Page 149: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors • Press (B) to select the passenger’s side mirror. Then press the arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust the mirror. The outside power Press (B) again to deselect the mirror. foldaway mirror controls are located on the •...
Page 150 Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Curb View Assist You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors If your vehicle has the memory package, the if the following occurs: outside mirrors are able to perform the curb view assist mirror function. This feature may be •...
Page 151 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 152: Onstar ® System
® ® OnStar System A complete OnStar Owner’s Guide and the ® Terms and Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s ® OnStar Subscriber Information packet located in your vehicle. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, contact ®...
Page 153 ® Directions & Connections Plan OnStar Hands-Free Calling • Advanced Automatic Crash Notiﬁcation ® ® OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar subscribers to make and receive calls using voice • Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment commands at the touch of a button. Hands-Free •...
Page 154: Universal Home Remote System
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Universal Home Remote System Your vehicle is equipped with a Talk/Mute button Universal Home Remote System that can be used to ® interact with OnStar (With Three Round LED) The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held radio-frequency (RF) transmitters used to activate See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 316...
Page 155: Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular Led)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Universal Home Remote System Canada. Operation is subject to the following (With One Triangular LED) two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held 2.
Page 156: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Universal Home Remote System Canada. Operation is subject to the following Operation (With Three Round LED) two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Page 157 Do not use the this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter.
Page 158 Programming Universal Home Remote — Fixed Code Fixed Code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced prior to 1996. Fixed code uses the same coded signal every time, which is manually programmed by setting DIP switches for a unique personal code. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1.
Page 159 5. After programming the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 160 Programming Universal Home Remote — Rolling Code Rolling code garage door openers are used for garage doors produced after 1996 and are code protected. Rolling code means the coded signal is changed every time your remote control garage door opener is used. Programming a rolling code garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before you begin.
Page 161 3. Press and hold the button you would like to Reprogramming Universal Home use to control the garage door until the Remote Buttons garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. You can reprogram any of the three buttons by repeating the instructions.
Page 162: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular Led)
Universal Home Remote Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. System Operation Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to (With One Triangular LED) have another person available to assist you in the programming steps. Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming.
Page 163 Programming Universal Home Remote 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three successfully receives the frequency signal channels: from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons.
Page 164 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener Gate Operator and Canadian receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several seconds attached to the motor-head unit.
Page 165: Storage Areas
Using Universal Home Remote Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second. To program a device to Universal Home Remote The indicator light will come on while the signal is using a Universal Home Remote button being transmitted.
Page 166: Cupholder(S)
Cupholder(s) Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has cupholders for the front and rear Your vehicle has a console compartment between passengers. the bucket seats. The console has both an upper and lower storage bin that can be opened The cupholders are located in the center console by lifting up on the latches located at the front for the front passengers and on the rear of the of the console lids.
Page 167 Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier • Tie the load to the crossrails or the siderail that weighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or supports. Use the crossrails only to keep hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle the load from sliding.
Page 168: Rear Seat Armrest
Rear Seat Armrest Notice: Exceeding the weight limit of 250 lbs (113 kg) can damage the cargo covers, and Your vehicle’s second row seat may have an the repairs would not be covered by your armrest/storage compartment. warranty. Do not put anything on top of the cargo covers over the weight limit.
Page 169 To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following: These numbers on the top and bottom of the panels will be used as reference in the steps for 1. Lower the tailgate. See Tailgate on page 114 removing, storing and reinstalling the panels. for more information on the tailgate.
Page 170 3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side rails and set it aside. You only need to remove as many cargo panels as needed for your cargo carrying needs. 5. Remove cargo panel 1, but notice that there are four latches to release (two left-side and two right-side latches).
Page 171 Cargo Panel Storage System 1. Secure the storage strap system in the The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo cargo storage area using the storage strap system. To store area by attaching the panels, do the following: the six clips on the cargo strap system to the...
Page 172 Use the following instructions for the proper storage sequence and location for each panel: 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the cargo panel with latches up and facing away from you. A. Secure clip A on the secondary strap. B.
Page 173 3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the 4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo cargo panel with latches down and facing panel with latches up and facing away toward you. from you. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 174 6. Tighten all straps by pulling on the free end of each strap. 5. Place the primary straps over the three cargo covers (A). Fasten the four strap clips (B). I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 175 7. Close both cross locks at the center of the strap system to secure tightly. Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 176 Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels To reinstall a cargo panel do the following. 1. You can either leave the strap system attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store it inside the top box storage compartment.
Page 177 4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the unlocked position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. 3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the latches.
Page 178 Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar Push the panel forward until it is snug against the other panel and then let the back of the 5. Push the latches away from you, starting with panel down being sure that the pegs align with the left latch, to lock the panel in place.
Page 179 Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps inside the top box storage compartment, do the following: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a ﬂat surface. 7. Push the latches away from you, starting with the left latch, to lock the panel in place. You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly.
Page 180 2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the 4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around center as shown. the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbing and place inside the top box storage compartment. 3. Take the short strap and surround the folded webbing, forming a package.
Page 181: All-Weather Cargo Area
Cargo Tie Downs All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different conﬁgurations—cargo panels on or off, ® Midgate up or down, rear glass in or out. The vehicle has features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area.
Page 182 Even when all of these things are working properly E. Water drainage area G. Cargo ﬂoor and the cover system is on, there may be some (around both sides of H. Cargo mat (central instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, the cargo box and area of mat is etc.) when water may be present in the following...
Page 183 Top Drain Grates – Removal and Cleaning 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water. The top drain grates are located near the rear glass on both sides of the vehicle. Clean the grates and drains if there is a blockage.
Page 184 To replace the drain grate do the following: Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area. You may want to ﬂush them out with clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside of them.
Page 185 ® Midgate Drain Grate Removal and After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. you will need to ﬂush the midgate drain with water. But Cleaning ﬁrst you will have to remove the drain grate by using the following steps: ® The Midgate drain grate is located near the base ®...
Page 186: Top-Box Storage
Cargo Area Floor Drains Top-Box Storage Your vehicle also has four cargo-area ﬂoor drains Your vehicle has top-box storage units on both located under the cargo mat near the sides of sides of the vehicle. The passenger side top box the cargo area.
Page 187: Sunroof
Sunroof Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof press and hold the rear of the driver’s side Your vehicle may be equipped with a power switch until the sunroof reaches the desired sliding sunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the position. To close the sunroof, press and hold the ignition needs to be turned to ON, or Retained front of the driver’s side switch until the sunroof Accessory Power (RAP) must be active.
Page 188 Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open Anti-Pinch Feature: If an object is in the path of the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch the driver’s side switch. The sunroof will open feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof automatically.
Page 189: Instrument Panel
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......192 Battery Run-Down Protection ..... 212 Hazard Warning Flashers ......194 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) ..213 Other Warning Devices ......194 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......217 Horn ............194 Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter ....218 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 190 Section 3 Instrument Panel Tire Pressure Light ........236 Audio System(s) ......... 267 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......236 Setting the Time ........269 Oil Pressure Light ........240 Radio with CD and DVD ......270 Security Light ..........240 XM Radio Messages ......... 300 Fog Lamp Light .........
Page 191 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 192: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 193 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on L. Horn. See Horn on page 194. page 224. M. Audio Steering Wheel Buttons. See Audio B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Steering Wheel Controls on page 316. Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 196.
Page 194: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up They also let police know you have a problem. at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash behind your vehicle.
Page 195: Tilt Wheel
Tilt Wheel Heated Steering Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the Your vehicle may have a heated steering wheel. steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to The button for this the highest level to give your legs more room feature is located on when you enter and exit the vehicle.
Page 196: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever • Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 198. • Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 200. For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 204. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions.
Page 197: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Holding the turn signal lever for more than Turn Signal On Chime one second will cause the turn signals to ﬂash If your turn signal is left on for more than until you release the lever. The lever will return 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at by itself when it is released.
Page 198: Flash-To-Pass
Flash-to-Pass (Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be This feature lets you use your high-beam very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that choose the delay time.
Page 199: Rainsense™ Ii Wipers
Rainsense™ II Wipers The rain sensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed Your vehicle has Rainsense™ II windshield according to the weather conditions. The wipers wipers. These wipers automatically turn on when can be left in a Rainsense™ mode even when a sensor, mounted next to the inside rearview it is not raining.
Page 200: 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 Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice the heated windshield washer ﬂuid system.
Page 201: Cruise Control
® Cruise Control If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak system and begins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruise control, the cruise control will automatically ® disengage. See StabiliTrak System on page 330. CAUTION: When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may turn the cruise control back on.
Page 202 + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to CAUTION: a previously set speed. SET − (Set/Coast): Press this button to set the If you leave your cruise control on when speed or make the vehicle decelerate. you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise...
Page 203 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off To reduce your speed while using cruise control: the cruise control. But you do not need to reset it. •...
Page 204: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well your cruise control will work on hills The exterior lamps depends upon your speed, load, and the control is located on steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, the instrument panel you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to to the left of the maintain the vehicle’s speed.
Page 205 The exterior lamps control has four positions: (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with (Off): Turn the control to this position to the following: turn off the automatic headlamps and daytime •...
Page 206 IntellliBeam™ Intelligent High-Beam To enable the IntellliBeam™ system, turn the exterior lamp control to AUTO, with the turn Headlamp Control System signal/multifunction lever in its neutral position. If your vehicle has this feature, be sure to read The High-Beam On Light will appear on the this entire section before using it.
Page 207 • IntellliBeam™ may not turn off the high-beams if The headlamp stalk is moved forward to the system cannot detect other vehicle’s lamps the high-beam position. See Headlamp because of any of the following: High/Low-Beam Changer on page 197. • When either of these conditions occur, the The others vehicle’s lamp(s) are missing, IntellliBeam™...
Page 208 Disabling and Resetting IntellliBeam™ Cleaning the IntellliBeam™ Light Sensor at the Rearview Mirror The light sensor is IntellliBeam™ can be disabled by using the located on the inside controls on the inside rearview mirror. of the vehicle in front of the inside AUTO (On/Off): To disable the system, rearview mirror.
Page 209: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: If a door is open, a reminder chime will sound • The ignition is on. when your headlamps or parking lamps are • The exterior lamps control is in AUTO. manually turned on and your key is out of the ignition.
Page 210: Automatic Headlamp System
Automatic Headlamp System There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright system will turn on your headlamps at the normal overhead street lights does not affect the system.
Page 211: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your Exterior Cargo Lamps parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work.
Page 212: Dome Lamps
Dome Lamps Entry/Exit Lighting The dome lamps will come on when you open a Your vehicle has an illuminated entry/exit feature. door. They will turn off when all doors are closed. When a door is opened or the key is removed You can also turn the dome lamps on by turning from the ignition, the dome lamps will come on if the knob, located next to the exterior lamp control,...
Page 213: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (Urpa)
Ultrasonic Rear Parking CAUTION: (Continued) Assist (URPA) operate above speeds of 5 mph If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system it is designed to help (8 km/h). The system does not detect you park while in REVERSE (R). It operates only objects more than 8 feet (2.5 meters) at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h).
Page 214 The URPA display is The red light in the URPA display will also be lit if located above the rear the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). If the vehicle window towards the has a Driver Information Center (DIC), PARKING center of the vehicle ASSIST OFF will display on the screen.
Page 215 How the System Works when Backing When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly If the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detects objects close to the rear bumper. The ﬁrst time an If the URPA system will not activate due to a object is detected a single beep will sound.
Page 216 • As always, drivers should use care when backing The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So, up a vehicle. Always look behind you, being be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumper free sure to check for other vehicles, obstructions and of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.
Page 217: Accessory Power Outlet(S)
Accessory Power Outlet(s) Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and Accessory power outlets can be used to connect could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular If you experience a problem see your dealer for telephone or CB radio.
Page 218: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Analog Clock The front ashtray and cigarette lighter are located in To adjust the clock, do the following: the center console near the cupholders, if the 1. Locate the adjustment button, near the lower vehicle has them. Press on the access door to open left corner of the clock.
Page 219: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system Dual Automatic Climate Control on the driver’s side. The temperature can be System adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always ﬂow through With this system, you can control the heating, the system as the vehicle is moving forward...
Page 220 Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to When AUTO is selected, the air conditioning lower or increase the temperature inside the operation and air inlet will be automatically vehicle. The display will show the temperature controlled. The air conditioning compressor will setting decreasing or increasing.
Page 221 Be careful not to cover the sensor located on the Manual Operation top of the instrument panel near the windshield. You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or This sensor regulates air temperature based fan speed. on sun load and also turns on your headlamps. y9 z (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol To avoid blowing cold air in cold weather, the...
Page 222 (Vent): This setting will deliver air to the (Recirculation): Press this button to turn instrument panel outlets. the recirculation mode on. When the button is pressed, an indicator light will come on. (Bi-Level): This mode allows for split air to This mode keeps outside air from entering the the instrument panel outlets and to the ﬂoor vehicle.
Page 223: Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning If your vehicle has heated seats or heated and cooled seats, see Heated Seats on page 10 or Heated and Cooled Seats on page 11. (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air conditioning (A/C) compressor on and Defogging and Defrosting off.
Page 224: Outlet Adjustment
Notice: Do not use a razor blade or sharp (Defrost): This mode directs a portion of the object to clear the inside rear window. Do not air to the windshield, side window vents and adhere anything to the defogger grid lines some to the ﬂoor vents.
Page 225: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
• Warning lights come on when there may be or is a Keep the air path under the front seats clear problem with one of your vehicle’s functions. As of objects. This helps air to circulate you will see in the details on the next few throughout your vehicle.
Page 226: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fast you are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 227: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The speedometer lets you see your vehicle’s speed The trip odometer can tell you how far your in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers vehicle has been driven since you last set the per hour (km/h). trip odometer to zero.
Page 228: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN people to buckle their safety belts. The driver or 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...
Page 229: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light CAUTION: There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag’s electrical system If the airbag readiness light stays on after for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an you start your vehicle, it means the airbag electrical problem.
Page 230: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. the right front passenger’s frontal airbag is enabled Your overhead console has a passenger airbag (may inﬂate).
Page 231 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun airbag status indicator, it means that the visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat passenger sensing system has turned off the right in the front.”...
Page 232: Charging System Light
Charging System Light When this light comes on, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will also display the SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM message. See The charging system DIC Warnings and Messages on page 248 light will come on brieﬂy for more information. when you turn the ignition to the START If you must drive a short distance with the light on,...
Page 233 If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds If the light comes on while you are driving, pull there could be a brake problem. off the road and stop carefully. You may notice Have your brake system inspected right away. that the pedal is harder to push or may go closer to the ﬂoor.
Page 234: Anti-Lock Brake System
Anti-Lock Brake System If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle needs service. You will Warning Light also hear a chime sound when the light is on steady. If the regular brake system warning light With the Anti-Lock Brake is not on, you still have brakes, but you do System (ABS), this light...
Page 235: Stabilitrak Indicator Light
® StabiliTrak Indicator Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This warning light This gage shows the should come on engine coolant brieﬂy when the temperature. engine is started. If the warning light does not come on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
Page 236: Tire Pressure Light
Tire Pressure Light This light will ﬂash for approximately 60 seconds and then turn on solid if a problem is detected with the Tire Pressure Monitor system. This light will come on brieﬂy when you turn See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 462 the ignition to RUN.
Page 237 This system is called OBD II (On-Board Notice: Modiﬁcations made to the engine, Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system to assure that emissions are at acceptable of your vehicle or the replacement of the levels for the life of the vehicle, helping to produce original tires with other than those of the same a cleaner environment.
Page 238 If the Light is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage You may be able to correct the emission system to your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: • Reducing vehicle speed Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? •...
Page 239 Have you recently changed brands of fuel? Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 399. Poor fuel Some state/provincial and local governments have quality will cause your engine not to run as or may begin programs to inspect the emission efficiently as designed.
Page 240: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light That is a check to be sure the light works. If it does not come on, be sure to have it ﬁxed so it will be there to warn you if something goes wrong. This light will come on brieﬂy when you start When the light comes on and stays on, it means your engine.
Page 241: Fog Lamp Light
Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light The fog lamps light will This light comes on come on when the fog whenever you set your lamps are in use. cruise control. The light will go out when the fog lamps are The light will go out when the cruise control is turned off.
Page 242: 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 soon as possible. This light is displayed when the Tow/Haul Here are some situations you may experience with mode has been your fuel gage.
Page 243: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located The DIC displays information about your vehicle. on the instrument panel, next to the steering wheel. It also displays warning messages if a system The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle system problem is detected.
Page 244 DIC Buttons (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. The buttons are See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 257 the trip/fuel, for more information. vehicle information, customization, (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset and set/reset buttons.
Page 245 The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing Average Economy the set/reset button while the trip odometer is Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE displayed. ECONOMY displays. This display shows the approximate average miles per gallon (mpg) or Fuel Range liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km).
Page 246 Timer Vehicle Information Menu Items Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. (Vehicle Information): Press this button to This display can be used as a timer. scroll through the following menu items: To start the timer, press the set/reset button while Oil Life TIMER is displayed.
Page 247 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 248: Dic Warnings And Messages
Relearn Remote Key Blank Display This display allows you to match remote keyless This display shows no information. entry transmitters to your vehicle. To match a remote keyless entry transmitter to your vehicle, DIC Warnings and Messages do the following: Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the 1.
Page 249 CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears on the DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have the tire pressures checked and set This message will display when the engine oil to those shown on your Tire Loading Information needs to be changed. When you change the Label.
Page 250 ENGINE HOT A/C (Air Conditioning) ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE TURNED OFF Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating, severe engine damage This message will display when the engine may occur. If an overheat warning appears coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating on the instrument panel cluster and/or temperature.
Page 251 If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe FUEL LEVEL LOW temperatures for operation, this message If the fuel level is low, this message will display will display and a chime will sound. Stop and and a chime will sound. Refuel as soon as turn off the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do possible.
Page 252 MANUAL SHIFT X PARKING ASSIST OFF If your vehicle has the Range Selection Mode and After the vehicle has been started, this message the shift lever is in the MANUAL MODE (M) will display to remind the driver that the Ultrasonic position, the DIC will display this message along Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system has been with the current gear.
Page 253 REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this message will display. The battery needs to On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the be replaced in the transmitter. See “Battery battery charging system, this message will display.
Page 254 SERVICE BRAKES SOON SERVICE STABILITRAK ® If your vehicle has StabiliTrak and this message If there is a problem with the brake system, this displays, it means there may be a problem message will display. If this message appears, ® with the StabiliTrak system.
Page 255 SERVICE TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM STABILITRAK OFF ® If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor If your vehicle has StabiliTrak , this message will ® (TPM) system, this message will display if a part display when you turn off StabiliTrak , or when on the system is not working properly.
Page 256 • TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE The message could be displayed if the stability system takes longer than usual If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) to complete system, this message will display when the its diagnostic checks due to driving conditions. system is re-learning the tire positions on your •...
Page 257: Dic Vehicle Customization
TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the display. Fill the windshield washer ﬂuid reservoir transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the as soon as possible.
Page 258 To change customization preferences, use the Press the customization button until the DISPLAY following procedure. LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset button once to access the Entering the Feature Settings Menu settings for this feature. Then press the customization button to scroll through the 1.
Page 259 AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select when the vehicle’s This feature allows you to select whether or not doors will automatically lock. See Programmable to turn off the automatic door unlocking feature. Automatic Door Locks on page 102 for more It also allows you to select which doors and when information.
Page 260 ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors, including LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps will ﬂash the tailgate, will unlock when the vehicle is when you press the lock button on the RKE shifted into PARK (P). transmitter. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this HORN ONLY: The horn will sound on the feature.
Page 261 REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK Choose one of the available settings and press the set/reset button while it is displayed on the This feature allows you to select the type of DIC to select it. feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) DELAY DOOR LOCK transmitter.
Page 262 ON (default): The doors will not lock until ﬁve 1 MINUTE: The exterior lamps will stay on for seconds after the last door or the tailgate is closed. one minute. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will stay on for feature.
Page 263 ON (default): If it is dark enough outside, the Press the customization button until AUTO HIGH exterior lights will turn on brieﬂy when you unlock BEAMS appears on the DIC display. Press the vehicle with the RKE transmitter. the set/reset button once to access the settings for this feature.
Page 264 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 265 Press the customization button until EASY EXIT MEMORY SEAT RECALL SEAT appears on the DIC display. Press the This feature allows you to select your preference set/reset button once to access the settings for for the remote memory seat recall feature. this feature.
Page 266 REMOTE START DISPLAY DIGITAL SPEED If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to This feature allows you to enable or disable the turn the remote start off or on. The remote digital speedometer on the DIC. start feature allows you to start the engine from Press the customization button until DISPLAY outside of the vehicle using your Remote Keyless DIGITAL SPEED appears on the DIC display.
Page 267: Audio System(S)
Press the customization button until FACTORY Exiting the Feature Settings Menu SETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press the The feature settings menu will be exited when any set/reset button once to access the settings for of the following occurs: this feature.
Page 268 Then, when driving conditions permit, you can Here are some ways in which you can help avoid tune to your favorite stations using the presets and distraction while driving. steering wheel controls if the vehicle has them. While your vehicle is parked: •...
Page 269: Setting The Time
Notice: The chime signals related to safety Setting the Time belts, parking brake, and other functions of 1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) your vehicle operate through the radio/ to enter the main menu. entertainment system. If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to 2.
Page 270: Radio With Cd And Dvd
Setting the Date Radio with CD and DVD 1. Press the tune/select knob (the right knob) to enter the main menu. 2. Turn the tune/select knob until SET DATE appears on the display. 3. Press the tune/select knob to select SET DATE.
Page 271 ® SRCE (Source): Press this button to select a To use AudioPilot , set the radio volume at a low to source, either radio, CD, DVD, or auxiliary, if your moderate listening level. Begin listening while the vehicle has this feature. The CD or DVD must be vehicle is stopped with the motor running.
Page 272 Finding a Station To scan preset stations, press and hold the double arrow scan button for more than BAND: Press this button to select AM, FM1, FM2, two seconds until you hear a beep and PSCAN or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). appears on the display.
Page 273 To search for stations, press the single arrow 5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton. buttons. If the system is set to LOCAL, SEEK To set the preset stations with an equalization will appear on the display and seek to stations setting, DSP (digital signal processing) with strong signals only.
Page 274 5. Press the tune/sel knob to select. PRESETS HOME/AWAY: This feature gives you AUTOSTORE will appear on the display. the ability to store two different kinds of station The radio will automatically search the band presets. HOME can be used for stations available and select and store the six radio stations with where you live and AWAY can be for stations the strongest signal.
Page 275 Setting the Tone AUDIO EQUALIZER: This feature allows you to select customized equalization settings. To choose (Bass/Midrange/Treble) an equalization setting (EQ0 through EQ5), To adjust the bass, midrange, and treble, perform the following steps: perform the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the 1.
Page 276 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Digital Signal Processing (DSP): This feature is used to provide a choice of different listening To adjust the balance or fade, perform the experiences. To choose a DSP setting, perform following steps: the following steps: 1. Press the tune/sel knob to enter the 1.
Page 277 The DSP settings available are: XM™ Satellite Radio Service • Normal: Select this setting for normal mode, XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in this provides the best sound quality for all the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. seating positions.
Page 278 3. Press the tune/sel knob to select INFO. This system relies upon receiving speciﬁc The display will change to show the additional information from these stations and will only XM™ information. work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect 4.
Page 279 ALERT will not be affected by tests of the TP (Traffic Program): TP will appear on the emergency broadcast system. This feature is not display when the radio detects a signal from an supported by all RDS stations. RDS station that has traffic announcement broadcast capability.
Page 280 The radio will play traffic announcements if the Activating Program Type (PTY) volume is low. The radio will interrupt the play of Stations (RDS and XM™) a CD or DVD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements. PTY allows you to search for stations with speciﬁc types of music.
Page 281 Press the pushbutton for the desired PTY. Radio Message The radio may not go to all of the stations with THEFTLOCK: This message is displayed when that music type when pressing the pushbutton, as ® the THEFTLOCK system has been activated. not all stations support PTYs.
Page 282 If the surface of the CD is soiled, see Care of When a CD is inserted, the CD functions will Your CDs and DVDs on page 318 for more appear on the display above the pushbuttons, information. in place of the preset stations, if programmed. If there is no apparent damage, try a known (Load): Press this button to load CDs into the good CD.
Page 283 3. When INSERT appears on the display, insert F4 CD FWD (Forward): Press and hold this a CD partway into the slot, label side up. pushbutton to advance quickly within the track. The player will pull the CD in. Holding the pushbutton will play at 10 times the normal speed.
Page 284 ©¨ • RDM TRCK (Random Track): Plays the (Scan): Press this double arrow button to tracks on the current CD in random, rather listen to each track for 10 seconds. The CD will than sequential order. RDM TRCK will appear go to a track, play for 10 seconds, and then go on on the display.
Page 285 Using an MP3 CD The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders, 50 playlists, 10 sessions, MP3 Format and 255 ﬁles. Long ﬁle names, folder names, If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal or playlist names may use more disc memory computer: space than necessary.
Page 286 Empty Directory or Folder Order of Play If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere Tracks will be played in the following order: in the ﬁle structure that contains only folders/ • Play will begin from the ﬁrst track in the subfolders and no compressed ﬁles directly ﬁrst playlist and will continue sequentially beneath them, the player will advance to the next...
Page 287 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 The song name that will be displayed will be (Load): Press this button to load CDs into the the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag. CD player. This CD player will hold up to six CDs. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, and To insert one CD, do the following: then the radio will display the ﬁle name without...
Page 288 As each new track starts to play, the track number Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert will appear on the display. more than one CD into the slot at a time, or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, you The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm) could damage the CD player.
Page 289 A quick press of this pushbutton will go to the • RDM TRCK (Random Track): Plays the beginning of the previous folder. tracks on the current DVD in random, rather than sequential order. RDM TRCK will F4 (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton to appear on the display.
Page 290 4. Press one of the following pushbuttons to (Tune): Turning the tune knob will fast track view that speciﬁc information. reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists. The track number and ﬁle name will • F1 TTLE (Title): To display the title name. appear on the display for each track.
Page 291: Using The Dvd Player
If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD. Eject be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio may be activated with the ignition and the radio displays an error message, write it down off.
Page 292 DVD Messages (Eject): Press this button to eject the DVD or CD. Eject may be activated with the ignition If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the or radio off. If the disc is not removed after a short following reasons: time, the disc will be pulled back into the DVD •...
Page 293 If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot F4 (Forward): If the DVD player is playing, be corrected, contact your dealer. If the radio press and hold this pushbutton to enter fast displays an error message, write it down forward mode.
Page 294 TUNE/SEL knob: Turn to the left one notch to Playing a DVD Audio Disc go to the start of the current chapter. Turn it again Not all DVD audio discs are recorded to industry to go to the previous chapter, or turn to the standards and for this reason may not play right one notch to go to the next chapter.
Page 295 F5 MODE: Press this pushbutton to select from If your vehicle has rear seat entertainment, NORMAL, and RPT TRCK. you can view the menu and playlist from your DVD audio disc on the video screen. Turn on • Normal: Sets the system for normal play of the video screen with the power button on the DVD.
Page 296 © ¨ F5 MODE: Press this pushbutton to select from (Seek): Press the left single arrow NORMAL, RPT TRCK, and RDM TRCK. button to go to the start of the current track. Press it again to go to the previous track, or press the •...
Page 297 Playing an MP3 Formatted Disc F5 MODE: Press this pushbutton to select from NORMAL, RPT TRCK, and RDM TRCK. See “Using an MP3 CD” earlier in this section for • Normal: Sets the system for normal play of additional information. the DVD.
Page 298 TUNE/SEL knob: Turn to the left one notch to go You have the ability to select between AUX and to the start of the current track. Turn it again to DVD video on the video screen while listening go to the previous track, or turn to the right to AUX audio.
Page 299 3. Press the tune/sel knob to enter into SETUP. 8. Turn the tune/sel knob to ﬁnd the feature that you would like to store to the key. 4. Turn the tune/sel knob until CONFIGURE DISPLAY KEYS appears on the display. 9.
Page 300: Xm Radio Messages
XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit Language XL on the radio display, These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a Channels) after the channel name, customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). indicates content with explicit language.
Page 301 Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Song/Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel. The system is working properly. No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel.
Page 302: Navigation/Radio System
Navigation/Radio System Driver Control of the Audio System The driver has basic control of the whole audio Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. system. If the driver decides to globally turn The navigation system has built-in features the audio system off, the driver can press and intended to minimize driver distraction.
Page 303 Headphones If your vehicle has a third row video screen display, it will have two additional headphones. Push the power button to turn on the headphones. An indicator light located on the headphones will come on. If the light does not come on, the batteries may need to be replaced.
Page 304 For optimal audio performance, the headphones Battery Replacement must be worn correctly. The symbol L (Left) To change the batteries, do the following: will appear on the upper left side, above the ear 1. Turn the screw with a coin or screw driver pad and should be positioned on the left ear.
Page 305 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks are color coded to match typical home entertainment system equipment. The yellow jack is for the video input. The white jack is for the left audio input. The red jack is for the right audio input. Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radio system.
Page 306 How to Change the RSE Video Screen The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal to the wireless headphones, if there is audio Settings available. See “Headphones” earlier in this The screen display mode (normal, full, and zoom), section for more information. screen brightness, and setup menu language The DVD player is capable of outputting audio to can be changed from the on screen setup menu.
Page 307 Video Screen Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter The video screen is located in the RSE overhead window at the rear of the RSE overhead console console. and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very To use the video screen, do the following: bright light may affect the ability of the RSE 1.
Page 308 Remote Control Buttons (Title): Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD. This function may vary for each disc. (Main Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every DVD.
Page 309 (Stop): Press this button to stop playing, (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Press this go to the beginning of the next chapter or button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. track.
Page 310 (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF (Camera): Press this button to change subtitles and to move through subtitle options camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing. The format and content of when a DVD is playing. The format and content of this function will vary for each disc.
Page 311 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input To change the remote control batteries, do the picture moves or scrolls. connections at both following: devices. 1. Remove the battery compartment door The remote control does Check to make sure there located on the bottom of the remote control.
Page 312: Dvd Display Error Messages
Problem Recommended Action DVD Display Error Messages The auxiliary source is Check that the RSE video The DVD display error message depends on running but there is no screen is in the auxiliary picture or sound. source mode. which radio you have. The video screen may Check the auxiliary input display one of the following: connections at both...
Page 313: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Video distortion may occur when operating cellular This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position to and control any of the music sources: radio, Systems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
Page 314 © ¨ (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 315: Theft-Deterrent Feature
PROG (Program): Press this button to go to Theft-Deterrent Feature the next preset radio station or channel set on the ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft main radio. This function is inactive, with some of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works radios, if the front seat passengers are listening automatically by learning a portion of the to the radio.
Page 316: Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this button to silence the vehicle speakers only. Some audio controls can be adjusted at the The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, steering wheel. if your vehicle has these features, will not be muted.
Page 317: Radio Reception
− For better radio reception, most AM radio stations (Volume): Press the plus or minus will boost the power levels during the day, and then button to increase or to decrease the radio volume. reduce these levels during the night. Static can also ¨...
Page 318: Care Of Your Cds And Dvds
Care of Your CDs and DVDs Care of the CD and DVD Player Handle CDs carefully. Store them in their original The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not cases or other protective cases and away from advised, due to the risk of contaminating the lens direct sunlight and dust.
Page 319: Xm™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Chime Level Adjustment System The radio is used to adjust the vehicle’s chime level. To change the volume level of the chime, The XM™ Satellite Radio antenna is located on press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition the roof of your vehicle.
Page 320 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 321: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and City Driving ..........360 Freeway Driving ........361 Your Vehicle ..........322 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....362 Defensive Driving ........322 Highway Hypnosis ........363 Drunken Driving ........323 Hill and Mountain Roads ......
Page 322: 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 323: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. driving is a national tragedy. It is the number one For persons under 21, it is against the law in contributor to the highway death toll, claiming every U.S.
Page 324 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 325 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 326: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle See Brake System Warning Light on page 232. go where you want it to go. They are the Braking action involves perception time and brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. All reaction time.
Page 327: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system that traffic.
Page 328 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 329: Braking In Emergencies
Remember: ABS does not change the time you Locking Differential need to get your foot up to the brake pedal If your vehicle has this feature, your locking or always decrease stopping distance. If you get differential can give you additional traction on too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 330: Stabilitrak ® System
RSS also interacts with the tow/haul mode that, If the system fails to turn on or activate, the ® when engaged, will provide additional control StabiliTrak light along with one of the following of the shock absorbers. This additional control messages will be displayed on the Driver results in better ride and handling characteristics Information Center (DIC): TRACTION CONTROL...
Page 331 ® ® The StabiliTrak light Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on ® will ﬂash on the by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak instrument panel cluster button if not automatically shut off for any other when the system is reason.
Page 332 When the transfer case is in 4LO, the stability Notice: If you allow the wheel(s) of one axle ® ® system is automatically disabled, the StabiliTrak to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak , ABS light will come on and the STABILITRAK OFF and brake warning lights and the SERVICE message will appear on the DIC.
Page 333: All-Wheel Drive (Awd) System
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable With this feature, engine power is sent to all speed. four wheels at all times. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separate lever or switch to A lot of the “driver lost control”...
Page 334 Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Adding non-GM accessories can affect your Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control vehicle’s performance. See Accessories and systems — steering and acceleration — have to Modiﬁcations on page 397. do their work where the tires meet the road. Steering in Emergencies Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places.
Page 335: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either...
Page 336: Passing
Passing • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a that might indicate a turn or an intersection, two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, delay your pass.
Page 337 • • When it looks like a chance to pass is coming Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over your up, start to accelerate but stay in the right shoulder, and start your left lane change lane and do not get too close. Time your move signal before moving out of the right lane to so you will be increasing speed as the time pass.
Page 338: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal. Let us review what driving experts say about what Remember: Any traction control system helps happens when the three control systems — brakes, avoid only the acceleration skid.
Page 339: Off-Road Driving
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try Also, see Braking on page 326. your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have braking, including reducing vehicle speed by some deﬁnite hazards. The greatest of these is shifting to a lower gear.
Page 340 The following steps must be performed on the Before You Go Off-Roading bolts and snap features to remove the air dam: There are some things to do before you go out. 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. For example, be sure to have all necessary 2.
Page 341 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. Driving • The heaviest things should be on the load ﬂoor and forward of the rear axle. Put CAUTION: heavier items as far forward as you can. •...
Page 342 • Traveling to Remote Areas Avoid any driving practice that could damage the environment — shrubs, ﬂowers, trees, It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when grasses — or disturb wildlife. This includes going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan wheel-spinning, breaking down trees, or your route.
Page 343 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful Scanning the Terrain off-road driving. One of the best ways to Off-road driving can take you over many different control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with are some things to keep in mind.
Page 344 • In a way, off-road driving requires a different kind Does the travel take you uphill or downhill? of alertness from driving on paved roads and There is more discussion of these subjects highways. There are no road signs, posted speed later.
Page 345 Driving on Off-Road Hills Approaching a Hill Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good is one of those hills that is just too steep to judgment and an understanding of what your climb, descend, or cross.
Page 346 • What is beyond the hill? Is there a cliff, an embankment, a drop-off, a fence? Get out CAUTION: and walk the hill if you do not know. It is the smart way to ﬁnd out. Turning or driving across steep hills can •...
Page 347 • If the engine has stopped running, you will need to restart it. With the brake pedal CAUTION: pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to PARK (P) and restart Driving to the top (crest) of a hill at full the engine.
Page 348 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down or are about to stall, when going up a hill. the hill and decide I just cannot do it. What • should I do? Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting into NEUTRAL (N) to rev-up the engine...
Page 349 Driving Downhill CAUTION: When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want to consider a number of things: • Heavy braking when going down a hill can How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to cause your brakes to overheat and fade. maintain vehicle control? This could cause loss of control and a •...
Page 350 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 ignore them you could lose control and is what to do.
Page 351: Driving Across An Incline
Driving Across an Incline • Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill across the incline of a hill. If this happens, wheels drop into a rut or depression, your you have to decide whether to try to drive across vehicle can tilt even more.
Page 352 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 353 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is will not get good traction.
Page 354 Driving in Water CAUTION: Heavy rain can mean ﬂash ﬂooding, and ﬂood waters demand extreme caution. Driving through rushing water can be Find out how deep the water is before you drive dangerous. Deep water can sweep your through it. If it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust pipe, do not try it —...
Page 355: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Remove any brush or debris that has collected on • Since you cannot see as well, you may need the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. to slow down and keep more space between These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard.
Page 356: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads 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 357 The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good CAUTION: shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, Wet brakes can cause accidents. They the edge of the road, and even people walking.
Page 358 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can Notice: If you drive too quickly through build up under your tires that they can actually ride deep puddles or standing water, water can on the water. This can happen if the road is wet come in through your engine’s air intake and enough and you are going fast enough.
Page 359 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 360: 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 361: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Page 362: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the Of course, you will ﬁnd experienced and able proper lane well in advance. If you miss your service experts in GM dealerships all across North exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and America.
Page 363: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Then here are some tips: • Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with Is there actually such a condition as highway a comfortably cool interior. hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the • Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of and to the sides.
Page 364: 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 339 for information about driving off-road.
Page 365 • Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help CAUTION: cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 366: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and a couple of reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 367 Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves your vehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road.
Page 368 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 369 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 370: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you Mud, Ice, or Snow spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth, you can In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you destroy the transmission.
Page 371: Recovery Hooks
By slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions, you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle. If that does not get your vehicle out after a few tries, it may need to be towed out. Or, you can use the recovery hooks.
Page 372: 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 373 The Tire and Loading Information label also shows 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available the size of the original equipment tires (C) and amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. the recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures (D). For example, if the “XXX” amount equals For more information on tires and inﬂation see 1400 lbs and there will be ﬁve 150 lb Tires on page 454 and Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on...
Page 374 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 375 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Weight 1,000 lbs (453 kg) for Example 3 = Subtract Occupant A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is Weight 200 lbs 1,000 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) × 5 = attached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. The label shows the size of your vehicle’s original Available Cargo 0 lbs (0 kg)
Page 376 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 center line.
Page 377 If you put things inside your vehicle — like There is also important loading information for suitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — they off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop Vehicle for Off-Road Driving”...
Page 378: Towing
Automatic Level Control Truck-Camper Loading Information The automatic level control rear suspension Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended comes as a part of the Road Sensing Suspension. to carry a slide-in type camper. See Road Sensing Suspension on page 329. Notice: Adding a slide-in camper or similar This type of level control is fully automatic and will equipment to your vehicle can damage it, and...
Page 379: Recreational Vehicle Towing
® Recreational Vehicle Towing Autoride ® Recreational vehicle towing means towing your The Autoride feature provides improved vehicle vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind ride and handling under a variety of passenger and a motorhome. The two most common types of loading conditions.
Page 380: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New repairs not covered by your warranty. To pull a Vehicle Break-In on page 123 for more information. trailer correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your...
Page 381 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Three important considerations have to do with weight: If you do, here are some important points: • the weight of the trailer • There are many different laws, including speed • the weight of the trailer tongue limit restrictions, having to do with trailering.
Page 382 Tow/haul is designed to be most effective when A light on the instrument the vehicle and trailer combined weight is at least panel will illuminate to 75 percent of the vehicle’s Gross Combination indicate that tow/haul Weight Rating (GCWR). See “Weight of the mode has been Trailer”...
Page 383 You can ask your dealer for our trailering In Canada, write to: information or advice, or you can write us at the General Motors of Canada Limited address listed in your Warranty and Owner Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 Assistance Information Booklet.
Page 384 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo you may carry in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle.
Page 385 After you’ve loaded your trailer, weigh the trailer The trailer rating should be: and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are proper. If they aren’t, you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer.
Page 386 Your vehicle now weighs: It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings — GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. The only way to be sure you are not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh your vehicle and trailer.
Page 387 Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving. Carrying Hitches You should always use a sway control if your trailer will weigh more than these limits. You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Page 388 Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead experience. Before setting out for the open road, as you would when driving your vehicle without you’ll want to get to know your rig.
Page 389 Making Turns Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before Notice: Making very sharp turns while you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you trailering could cause the trailer to come in don’t shift down, you might have to use your contact with the vehicle.
Page 390 Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal CAUTION: down while you: • start your engine, You really should not park your vehicle, • shift into a gear, and with a trailer attached, on a hill.
Page 391 Trailer Wiring Harness • White: Ground Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package • Light Green: Back-up Lamps • Red w/ Black Stripe: Battery Feed* • Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not connected.
Page 392: Trailer Recommendations
Electric Brake Control Wiring Trailer Recommendations Provisions You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum These wiring provisions are included with your weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t vehicle as part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring include the weight of the people inside, but you package.
Page 393: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............396 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap .... 422 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....397 Engine Overheating ........422 California Proposition 65 Warning ....397 Overheated Engine Protection Doing Your Own Service Work ....398 Operating Mode ........
Page 394 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..453 Appearance Care ........496 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..496 Tires ............454 Fabric/Carpet ..........498 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 455 Leather ............499 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....457 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......
Page 395 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........508 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 509 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 508 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 510 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....508 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..512 Underhood Fuse Block ......
Page 396: Service
Service We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants marks: you to be happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 397: Accessories And Modiﬁcations
Accessories and Modiﬁcations California Proposition 65 Warning When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain they can affect your vehicle’s performance and and/or emit chemicals known to the State of safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, California to cause cancer and birth defects or other stability, ride and handling, emissions systems, reproductive harm.
Page 398: Doing Your Own Service Work
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you will want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the CAUTION: proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 562.
Page 399: Fuel
CAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines may contain an octane-enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). General Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT. See Additives on page 400 for additional information. I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 400: California Fuel
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area. General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the speciﬁcations described earlier. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuels...
Page 401: Fuels In Foreign Countries
MMT. in the country where you will be driving. General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performance of the emission control system may be affected.
Page 402: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel ﬁre can cause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions on the pump island. Turn off your engine when you are refueling.
Page 403 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC) if CAUTION: the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 248 for more If you spill fuel and then something information.
Page 404: Checking Things Under The Hood
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood CAUTION: CAUTION: Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle. Static electricity An electric fan under the hood can start up discharge from the container can ignite the and injure you even when the engine is not gasoline vapor.
Page 405: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of the grille.
Page 406: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 6.2L engine here is what you will see: I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 407: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air L. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. See “Brake Cleaner/Filter on page 412. Fluid” under Brakes on page 433. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). M. Underhood Fuse Block. See Underhood Fuse See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 412. Block on page 513.
Page 408 The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. Notice: Do not add too much oil. If the engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 406 has so much oil that the oil level gets above for the location of the engine oil dipstick. the cross-hatched area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be 1.
Page 409 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 also have the starburst symbol on the container.
Page 410: 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 411 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life What to Do with Used Oil System Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to even cause cancer. Do not let used oil stay on change your engine oil and ﬁlter based on vehicle your skin for very long.
Page 412: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine If your vehicle has an air ﬁlter restriction indicator, Compartment Overview it lets you know when the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter on page 406 for the needs to be replaced. On vehicles with a restriction location of the engine air indicator, you should inspect the air ﬁlter cleaner/ﬁlter and the...
Page 413 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 414 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. 7. Reset the air ﬁlter restriction indicator, if the vehicle has one, by pressing the top button on the indicator. CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/ﬁlter off can cause you or others to be burned.
Page 415: 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 416 5. Keep the engine running and press the The dipstick handle has Trip/Fuel button until TRANS TEMP this graphic. See Engine (Transmission Temperature) displays on the Compartment Overview Driver Information Center (DIC). on page 406 for more information. 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure.
Page 417 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission ﬂuid level when the transmission ﬂuid temperature is between 160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the ﬂuid level. The hot check should be performed at the ﬁrst opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
Page 418 2. Flip the handle up, and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel. 3. Install the dipstick by pushing it back in all the way, wait three seconds, and then pull it back out again.
Page 419: Engine Coolant
Consistency of Readings A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: Always check the ﬂuid level at least twice using Give freezing protection down to −34°F • the procedures described. Consistency (repeatable (−37°C). readings) is important to maintaining proper ﬂuid •...
Page 420 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 421 Checking Coolant Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper The coolant surge tank is located in the engine ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, compartment on the passenger’s side of the but only when the engine is cool. vehicle.
Page 422: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating You will ﬁnd a coolant temperature gage on your Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engine Coolant installed, coolant loss and possible engine Temperature Gage on page 235. damage may occur.
Page 423 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on page 425 for Steam from an overheated engine can information on driving to a safe place in burn you badly, even if you just open the an emergency.
Page 424 If No Steam Is Coming From If you get the ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Your 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 425: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park Overheated Engine Protection your vehicle immediately. Operating Mode If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle is If an overheated engine condition exists and the equipped with an engine-driven cooling fan, REDUCED ENGINE POWER message is push down the accelerator until the engine speed displayed, an overheat protection mode which...
Page 426: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 427 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 428 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank If you have not found a problem yet, check to see CAUTION: if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of Steam and scalding liquids from a hot...
Page 429 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 430 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper out for the engine cooling fan.
Page 431: Engine Fan Noise
5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the Power Steering Fluid pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. See Engine 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off Compartment Overview and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat on page 406 for coolant ﬁll procedure Steps 1 through 6.
Page 432: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: What to Use 1. Turn the key off and let the engine When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure compartment cool down. to read the manufacturer’s instructions before 2.
Page 433: Brakes
Open the cap with the Brakes washer symbol on it. Add washer ﬂuid Brake Fluid until the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Your brake master Overview on page 406 cylinder reservoir is for reservoir location. ﬁlled with DOT-3 brake ﬂuid.
Page 434 So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you when to check your brake ﬂuid. See Scheduled add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will Maintenance on page 523.
Page 435 What to Add Notice: • Using the wrong ﬂuid can badly damage When you do need brake ﬂuid, use only DOT-3 brake system parts. For example, just a brake ﬂuid. Use new brake ﬂuid from a sealed few drops of mineral-based oil, such container only.
Page 436 Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. or lightly applied. This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning sound when the Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help brake pads are worn and new pads are needed.
Page 437: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts Warning: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its chemicals known to the State of California many parts have to be of top quality and work well to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Page 438: 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 439 Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure, they could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3.
Page 440 CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Be sure the battery has enough water. An electric fan can start up even when the You do not need to add water to the engine is not running and can injure you. battery installed in your new vehicle. But Keep hands, clothing and tools away from if a battery has ﬁller caps, be sure the any underhood electric fan.
Page 441 6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to CAUTION: the positive (+) terminal of Fans or other moving engine parts can the vehicle with the injure you badly. Keep your hands away dead battery. Use a remote from moving parts once the engine is positive (+) terminal running.
Page 442 9. Connect the other end of the negative (−) cable to the remote negative (−) terminal, on the vehicle with the dead battery. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery.
Page 443: All-Wheel Drive
To disconnect the jumper cables from both All-Wheel Drive vehicles do the following: Transfer Case 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive, 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from be sure to perform the lubricant checks described the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 444: Rear Axle
How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the transfer case, you’ll need to add some lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole. Use care not to overtighten the plug.
Page 445 All axle assemblies are ﬁlled by volume of ﬂuid How to Check Lubricant during production. They are not ﬁlled to reach a certain level. When checking the ﬂuid level on any axle, variations in the readings can be caused by factory ﬁll differences between the minimum and the maximum ﬂuid volume.
Page 446: Front Axle
Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, located on the front axle, you may need to add some lubricant: When to Check and Change Lubricant • When the differential is cold, add enough It is not necessary to regularly check front axle lubricant to raise the level from 0 (0 mm) ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear...
Page 447: Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming • The vehicle should be placed so it is perpendicular to the wall or other ﬂat surface. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming • The vehicle should not have any snow, ice, or system. The aim of the headlamps have been mud on it.
Page 448: To Adjust Vertical Aim
To adjust the vertical aim, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 405 for more information. 2. Locate the center of the projector lens of the low-beam headlamp. 4. At the wall measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it.
Page 449 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tape line. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correct headlamp aim. The lamp on the 7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws, right (B) shows the incorrect headlamp aim.
Page 450: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 452. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this A.
Page 451 2. Remove the two 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to screws from the remove it from the taillamp assembly. taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out from the socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the taillamp assembly and turn the bulb socket clockwise until it clicks.
Page 452: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp 3. Pull the old bulb from the bulb socket, keeping the bulb straight as you pull it out. To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 4. Install the new bulb. 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb 5.
Page 453: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 523. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1.
Page 454: Tires
Tires CAUTION: (Continued) Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever • Underinﬂated tires pose the same have questions about your tire warranty and where danger as overloaded tires. The to obtain service, see your GM Warranty booklet resulting accident could cause serious for details.
Page 455: Tire Sidewall Labeling
22-Inch Tires If your vehicle has the optional 22-inch P285/45R22 size tires, they are classiﬁed as touring tires and are designed for on-road use. The low-proﬁle, wide tread design is not recommended for off-road driving. See Off-Road Driving on page 339, for additional information. Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall.
Page 456 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (G) Maximum Cold Inﬂation Load Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed Limit: Maximum load that can be carried and the to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have maximum pressure needed to support that a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. load.
Page 457: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(B) Tire Width: The three-digit number indicates Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the (C) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit number that tire.
Page 458 Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of air pressure Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an in a tire, measured in pounds per square inch asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward (psi) or kilopascals (kPa) before a tire has built up when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 459 Normal Occupant Weight: The number of Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which the occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at by 150 lbs (68 kg). See Loading Your Vehicle 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.
Page 460: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Inﬂation - Tire Pressure Standards): A tire information system that Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to provides consumers with ratings for a tire’s operate effectively. traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that government testing procedures.
Page 461 A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to How to Check the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire driver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists your pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are vehicle’s original equipment tires and their properly inﬂated simply by looking at them.
Page 462: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P285/45R22 size tires and you will be driving at high speeds, speeds of 100 mph (160 km/h) or higher, set the cold inﬂation pressure to 3 psi (20 kPa) above CAUTION: the recommended tire pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
Page 463 When a low tire pressure condition is detected, the Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should TPMS will illuminate the low tire pressure warning be checked monthly when cold and inﬂated to symbol located on the instrument panel cluster. the inﬂation pressure recommended by the vehicle If your vehicle has the DIC feature, a message to manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire...
Page 464 Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the illuminates, you should stop and check your tires system may not be able to detect or signal low as soon as possible, and inﬂate them to the tire pressure as intended.
Page 465 Your vehicle’s TPMS can alert you about a low You will have two minutes to match the ﬁrst tire pressure condition but it does not replace tire/wheel position, and ﬁve minutes overall to normal tire maintenance. See Tire Inspection and match all four tire/wheel positions.
Page 466 6. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap 10. After hearing the conﬁrming horn chirp for the stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by driver’s side rear tire, the horn chirp will sound increasing or decreasing the tire’s air pressure two more times to signal the tire learning for ﬁve seconds, or until a horn chirp mode is no longer active.
Page 467: 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 468 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 518. CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time.
Page 469: 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 470: Buying New Tires
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. If you mix tires of Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation (TPC spec) different sizes, brands, or types (radial system rating.
Page 471 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 472: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels CAUTION: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this may affect the way your vehicle performs, If you add different sized wheels, your including its braking, ride and handling vehicle may not provide an acceptable characteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.
Page 473: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some under controlled conditions on speciﬁed limited-production tires. government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete. While the tires available on General Motors A tire marked C may have poor traction passenger cars and light trucks may vary with performance.
Page 474: 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 475 Each new wheel should have the same Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and problems with bearing life, brake cooling, be mounted the same way as the one it speedometer or odometer calibration, replaces. headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance, and tire or tire chain clearance If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel...
Page 476: Tire Chains
Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s CAUTION: tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak out slowly. But if you Do not use tire chains.
Page 477: Changing A Flat Tire
CAUTION: CAUTION: Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do Changing a tire can be dangerous. The maintenance or repairs is dangerous vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over without the appropriate safety equipment or fall on you or other people. You and and training.
Page 478: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
When your vehicle has a ﬂat tire, use the following Removing the Spare Tire and Tools example as a guide to assist you in the placement The jack and the wheel blocks are located of wheel blocks. under a cover near the passenger side rear seat. To remove the jack and wheel blocks, do the following: Rear Seat (Passenger Side) Jack Cover...
Page 479 2. Release the jack (E) from the mounting bracket (G) by turning the knob (B) on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head (F) from the mounting bracket. 3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the jack (E) by turning the wing nut (C) counterclockwise.
Page 480 To access the spare tire, refer to the following graphics and instructions: Top-Box Storage Unit (Passenger’s Side) 2. Remove the black pouch from the storage box. You now have all of the tools you will need to lower the spare tire and change a ﬂat. A.
Page 481 1. Open the hoist shaft access cover on the 4. Insert the open end bumper to access the spare tire lock (J). of the extension (F) through the hole 2. Insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and in the rear then pull it to remove the spare tire lock.
Page 482: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
6. Use the wheel Removing the Flat Tire and wrench hook that Installing the Spare Tire allows you to pull the hoist cable Use the following pictures and instructions to towards you, to remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. assist in reaching the spare tire.
Page 483 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet. 1. If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the slot on the wheel and gently pry it out.
Page 484 CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. Jacking Locations (Overall View) A.
Page 485 Front Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (B) and only one jack handle extension (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extension (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A).
Page 486 Rear Tire Flat: If the ﬂat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle (B) and both jack handle extensions (C). Attach the wheel wrench (D) to the jack handle extensions (C). Attach the jack handle (B) to the jack (A).
Page 487 7. Install the spare tire. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. wheel nuts become loose after a time. The If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Page 488 11. Tighten the nuts ﬁrmly in a crisscross CAUTION: sequence as shown by turning Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly the wheel wrench tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel clockwise. to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts.
Page 489: Secondary Latch System
• To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, If you are reinstalling the smooth center cap, do the following: place it on the wheel and tap it into place until it seats ﬂush with the wheel. 1. Check under the vehicle to see if the Secondary Latch System cable end is...
Page 490 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B),...
Page 491 CAUTION: Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare.
Page 492: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
14. Tilt the tire retainer Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and at the end of the Tools cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the CAUTION: tire out from under the vehicle. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 493 Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the 1. Put the tire (A) on the ground at the rear of spare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphics the vehicle with the valve stem pointed and instructions to help you: down, and to the rear.
Page 494 4. Insert the open end of the extension (F) through the hole in the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft access hole). 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of 7.
Page 495: Spare Tire
To store the tools, follow these steps: After installing the spare tire on your vehicle, you should stop as soon as possible and make 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it sure the spare is correctly inﬂated. Have the back in the top-box storage unit.
Page 496: Appearance Care
Appearance Care When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces being cleaned. Permanent damage may result Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look its glass.
Page 497 Dust may be removed from small buttons and • Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Avoid knobs using a small brush with soft bristles. laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers. Using too much soap will leave Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt.
Page 498: Fabric/Carpet
Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush cleaning, using a clean area of the cloth each attachment frequently to remove dust and loose time it becomes soiled.
Page 499: Leather
Leather Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap remove dust.
Page 500: Wood Panels
Wood Panels Care of Safety Belts Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water Keep belts clean and dry. (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood immediately with a clean cloth. CAUTION: Speaker Covers Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that do, it may severely weaken them.
Page 501: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them strong soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. rinse the vehicle well, removing all soap Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth.
Page 502: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and ﬁnish may damage it. Use only non-abrasive a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps waxes and polishes that are made for a and lenses.
Page 503: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Windshield and Wiper Blades Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to If the windshield is not clear after using the keep their luster. Washing with water is all windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters that is usually needed.
Page 504: Aluminum Or Chrome-Plated Wheels
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels. The repairs Your vehicle may have either aluminum or would not be covered by your warranty. chrome-plated wheels. Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only. Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth Use chrome polish only on chrome-plated wheels, with mild soap and water.
Page 505: 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 506: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and Some weather and atmospheric conditions can dust control can collect on the underbody. If these create a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants can are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, vehicle.
Page 507: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior surface contamination. Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax Tar and Road Removes tar, road oil, and protects ﬁnish.
Page 508: Vehicle Identiﬁcation
Vehicle Identiﬁcation Engine Identiﬁcation The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. This code will help you identify your vehicle’s Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) engine, speciﬁcations, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label You will ﬁnd this label on the inside of the glove box.
Page 509: Electrical System
Electrical System Power Windows and Other Power Options Add-On Electrical Equipment Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories. If the current load is too Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your heavy, the circuit breaker opens and then vehicle unless you check with your dealer closes after a cool down period, protecting the ﬁrst.
Page 510: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Driver’s Side Power Window Circuit The instrument panel fuse block access door is LT DR Breaker located on the driver’s outside edge of the instrument panel. REAR SEAT Not Used AUX PWR2 Rear Cargo Area Power Outlets SWC BKLT Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module...
Page 511 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted REAR WPR Not Used STOP LAMPS Stoplamp COOLED Cooled Seats REAR HVAC Not Used SEATS Passenger Door Module, Universal Driver Seat Module, Remote Home Remote System Keyless Entry System AUX PWR Accessory Power Outlets Harness IS LPS Interior Lamps...
Page 512: Top View
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Harness Usage Connector The center instrument panel fuse block is BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 Top View BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3...
Page 513: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Circuit Breaker Usage Passenger’s Side Power Window Circuit Breaker Passenger’s Seat Circuit Breaker Driver’s Seat Circuit Breaker Not Used The underhood fuse block is located in the engine compartment, on the driver’s side of the vehicle. To access the fuse/relay block, push in on the tabs on the end of the fuse/relay block cover and lift.
Page 514 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Not Used Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Electronic Stability Suspension Engine Controls Control, Automatic Level Control Exhaust I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 515 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Engine Control Module, Throttle Transmission Controls (Ignition) Control Fuel Pump Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp Not Used Front Washer Rear Washer Oxygen Sensors Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils Anti-lock Brakes System 2 (Left Side) Trailer Back-up Lamps Trailer Park Lamps Driver’s High Intensity Driver’s Side Park Lamps Discharge Lamp...
Page 516 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent Instrument Panel Cluster System Not Used Windshield Wiper Heated Steering Wheel SEO B2 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery) Auxiliary Climate Control (Ignition), Electric Adjustable Pedals Compass-Temperature Mirror Climate Controls (Battery) Rear Defogger Airbag System (Ignition) Airbag System (Battery) Ampliﬁer SEO B1 Upﬁtter Usage (Battery)
Page 517 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 Not Used ENG EXH VLV Not Used Cooling Fan 2 FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Anti-lock Brake System 1 HDLP LO/HID Hi Intensity Discharge Headlamp Starter...
Page 518: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 533 for more information. Capacities Application English Metric For the Air Conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a under the hood.
Page 519: Maintenance Schedule
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 520 Owner Checks and Services ..... 529 Introduction ..........520 At Each Fuel Fill ........529 Maintenance Requirements ......520 At Least Once a Month ......530 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 520 At Least Once a Year .......
Page 520: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Requirements Notice: Maintenance intervals, checks, Introduction inspections, replacement parts, and recommended ﬂuids and lubricants as Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level prescribed in this manual are necessary to and change as recommended. keep your vehicle in good working condition. Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered by warranty.
Page 521: Using The Maintenance Schedule
This schedule is for vehicles that: • carry passengers and cargo within We at General Motors want to help you keep your recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits vehicle in good working condition. But we do on the Tire and Loading Information label.
Page 522 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on Some maintenance services can be complex. So, page 523 should be performed when indicated. unless you are technically qualiﬁed and have See Additional Required Services on page 525 and the necessary equipment, you should have your ®...
Page 523: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message appears, certain services, checks, and inspections When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message are required. Required services are described comes on, it means that service is required for your in the following for “Maintenance I” and vehicle.
Page 524 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 407. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 410. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 525: Additional Required Services
Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the ﬁrst maintenance service (I or II) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000)
Page 526 Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Inspect evaporative control system. • • • An Emission Control Service. See footnotes † and (g). Replace spark plugs and inspect spark •...
Page 527: Maintenance Footnotes
Maintenance Footnotes (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose, or missing † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the California Air Resources Board has determined power steering lines and hoses for proper that the failure to perform this maintenance item hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, etc.
Page 528 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or anchorages are working properly. Look for more of these conditions: any other loose or damaged safety belt system −...
Page 529: Owner Checks And Services
(k) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, At Each Fuel Fill inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil change. It is important to perform these underhood checks (l) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive at each fuel ﬁll. cracks, or obvious damage. Replace belt if Engine Oil Level Check necessary.
Page 530: At Least Once A Month
At Least Once a Month At Least Once a Year Tire Inﬂation Check Starter Switch Check Visually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they are inﬂated to the correct pressures. Do CAUTION: not forget to check the spare tire. See Tires on page 454 for further details.
Page 531 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock 3. With the engine off, turn the ignition to RUN, but do not start the engine. Without applying Control System Check the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the CAUTION: shift lever moves out of PARK (P), contact ®...
Page 532 Parking Brake and Automatic • To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. CAUTION: ® Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required.
Page 533: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Lubricants Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT-3 brake ﬂuid. Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained from GM Power Steering Fluid your dealer.
Page 534 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Outer Tailgate Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Lubricant Handle Pivot (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Front and Rear (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, Points in Canada 10953474). Axle in Canada 10953455) meeting Weatherstrip Lubricant GM Speciﬁcation 9986115.
Page 535: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identiﬁed below by name, part number, or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ® ACDelco Part Part GM Part Number Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313348 A1519C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs...
Page 536: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 537: 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 520. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 529 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 538 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 539 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 540 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 541: Customer Assistance Information
Telephone (TTY) Users ......546 Canadian Government ......561 Customer Assistance Offices ..... 546 Reporting Safety Defects to GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ..547 General Motors ........561 Roadside Service ........548 Service Publications Ordering Courtesy Transportation ......552 Information ..........562 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ..........
Page 542: Customer Assistance And Information
Customer Assistance and 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 United States, contact the Cadillac Customer Assistance Center, 24 hours a day, by Customer Satisfaction Procedure calling 1-800-458-8006.
Page 543 STEP THREE (United States Owners): Both You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program General Motors and your dealer are committed to using the toll-free telephone number or write them making sure you are completely satisﬁed with at the following address: your new vehicle.
Page 544 Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777 been addressed after the following the procedure (English), 1-800-263-7854 (French), or you may outlined in Steps One and Two. General Motors of write to the Mediation/Arbitration Program at Canada Limited wants you to be aware of its the following address.
Page 545: 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 546: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Cadillac encourages customers to call the toll-free Canada — Customer Assistance number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write or e-mail Cadillac, the letter should General Motors of Canada Limited be addressed to: Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 United States —...
Page 547: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
U.S. Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligible Customer Assistance Center aftermarket adaptive equipment required for Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 Col.
Page 548: Roadside Service
Roadside Service Who Is Covered? Roadside Assistance coverage is for the vehicle In the United States or Canada, call operator, regardless of ownership. A person driving 1-800-882-1112 this vehicle without the consent of the owner is Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. not eligible for coverage.
Page 549 Cadillac Owner Privileges™ • Lock Out Assistance: To ensure security, the driver must present the vehicle registration Roadside Service provides several Cadillac Owner and personal ID before lock-out service is Privileges™ at “no charge,” throughout your provided. Lock-out service will be covered at Cadillac Warranty Period —...
Page 550 • Additional Services for Canadian Flat Tire Change (Covers change only): Installation of your spare tire, in good Customers condition, will be covered at no charge. • Trip Routing Service: Upon request, Cadillac The customer is responsible for the repair or Roadside Service will send you detailed, replacement of the tire if not covered by a computer-personalized maps, highlighting your...
Page 551 United States or Canada 1-888-889-2438 — daily, 24 hours. For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please provide the following to the Roadside Cadillac and General Motors of Canada Limited Service Representative: reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement •...
Page 552: Courtesy Transportation
Towing and Road Service Exclusions Courtesy Transportation is not part of the new Vehicle Limited Warranty and is available only at Speciﬁcally excluded from Roadside Service participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled coverage are towing or services for vehicles “Warranty and Owner Assistance Information” operated on a non-public roadway or highway, furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed ﬁnes, impound towing caused by a violation...
Page 553 Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Warranty service can generally be completed If your vehicle requires warranty repairs, and while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, public transportation is used as “shuttle service,” GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by the reimbursement is limited to the associated providing several transportation options.
Page 554 Rental and taxi Cadillac and General Motors of Canada reserve reimbursement will be limited (contact your dealer) the right to unilaterally modify, change or and must be supported by original receipts. This...
Page 555: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and Event In a crash event, computer systems, such as the airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Data Recorders in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has such as data related to engine speed, brake a number of sophisticated computer systems that application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety...
Page 556: Collision Damage Repair
To read this information, special equipment is Others, such as law enforcement, may have needed and access to the vehicle or the device access to the special equipment that can read the that stores the data is required. GM will not access information if they have access to the vehicle information about a crash event or share it with or the device that stores the data.
Page 557 Collision Parts Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are made by companies other than GM and Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made may not have been tested for your vehicle. As a with the same materials and construction methods result, these parts may ﬁt poorly, exhibit premature as the parts with which your vehicle was durability/corrosion problems, and may not...
Page 558 Insuring Your Vehicle If an Accident Occurs Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with Here is what to do if you are involved in an comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. accident. There are signiﬁcant differences in the quality • Try to relax and then check to make sure you of coverage afforded by various insurance policy are all right.
Page 559 • • If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where If possible, call your insurance company from the towing service will be taking it. Get a the scene of the accident. They will walk you card from the tow truck operator or write down through the information they will need.
Page 560: Reporting Safety Defects
Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle in addition to notifying General Motors. is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost.
Page 561: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your cannot become involved in individual problems vehicle has a safety defect, you should between you, your dealer, or General Motors. immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.
Page 562: Service Publications Ordering Information
Canadian Cadillac Customer Communication needed to knowledgeably service General Centre, CA1-163-005 Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains General Motors of Canada Limited instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive of your vehicle. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 563 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner For Credit Card Orders Only manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 564 NOTES I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 565 All-Wheel Drive ........... 443 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ....333 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 397 Analog Clock ..........218 Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......217 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........318 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna Vehicle ............85 System ............
Page 566 Appearance Care (cont.) Weatherstrips ........... 501 Battery ............437 Windshield and Wiper Blades ....503 Run-Down Protection ....... 212 Wood Panels ........... 500 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....362 Ashtray(s) ............ 218 Brake Audio System(s) .......... 267 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....327 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....
Page 567 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Calibration .......... 143, 145 Seat Position .......... 60 California Fuel ..........400 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right California Proposition 65 Warning ....397 Front Seat Position ......... 62 Canadian Owners ...........
Page 568 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ..547 Driver Reporting Safety Defects to Position, Safety Belt ........23 General Motors ........561 I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 569 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....243 Electrical System (cont.) DIC Operation and Displays ..... 243 Power Windows and Other Power DIC Vehicle Customization ....... 257 Options ..........509 DIC Warnings and Messages ....248 Underhood Fuse Block ......513 Driving Windshield Wiper Fuses ......
Page 570 Fuel (cont.) Gage ............242 Filter Gasoline Octane ........399 Engine Air Cleaner ........412 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ......399 Finish Damage ..........505 Fuses Fixed Mast Antenna ........318 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..512 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......194 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......
Page 571 Horn ............194 How to Use This Manual ........ 4 Hazard Warning Flashers ......194 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ....23 Head Restraints ..........15 Headlamp Aiming ............. 447 Headlamps Ignition Positions ......... 124 Automatic Headlamp System ....210 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..
Page 572 Light (cont.) Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .... 230 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......... 455 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ....228 Lamps Safety Belt Reminder ....... 228 Battery Run-Down Protection ....212 Security ........... 240 Dome ............212 ® StabiliTrak Indicator ........ 235 Dome Lamp Override .......
Page 573 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ....248 Maintenance Schedule Midgate ............104 Additional Required Services ....525 Mirrors At Each Fuel Fill ........529 Automatic Dimming Mirror with At Least Once a Month ......530 ® Intellibeam™, OnStar , Compass, and At Least Once a Year ......
Page 574 Odometer ............ 227 Paint, Damage ..........505 Odometer, Trip ..........227 Park Aid ............213 Off-Road Driving .......... 339 Park (P) Off-Road Recovery ........335 Shifting Into ..........138 Shifting Out of ......... 140 Engine ............. 407 Parking Pressure Light .......... 240 Assist ............
Page 575 Radio with CD and DVD ......270 Reporting Safety Defects Rear Seat Audio ........313 Canadian Government ......561 Setting the Time ........269 General Motors ........561 Theft-Deterrent ......... 315 United States Government ....... 560 Understanding Reception ......317 Rainsense™ II Wipers ......... 199...
Page 576 Restraint System Check Safety Belts (cont.) Checking the Restraint Systems ....86 Questions and Answers About Replacing Restraint System Parts Safety Belts ..........22 After a Crash ......... 87 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ....35 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ....125 Rear Seat Passengers .......
Page 577 Security Light ..........240 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ......518 Service ............396 Speedometer ..........227 ® Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....397 StabiliTrak System ........330 ® Adding Equipment to the Outside of StabiliTrak Indicator Light ......235 Your Vehicle ......... 399 Starting Your Engine ........
Page 578 Tires (cont.) If a Tire Goes Flat ........476 Tachometer ..........227 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......460 Tailgate ............114 Inspection and Rotation ......467 Taillamps Installing the Spare Tire ......482 Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Pressure Monitor System ......462 Back-Up Lamps ........
Page 579 Traction Locking Differential ........329 Vehicle Road Sensing Suspension ....... 329 Control ............. 326 ® StabiliTrak System ......... 330 Damage Warnings ........5 Trailer Loading ............ 372 Recommendations ........392 Symbols ............5 Transmission Vehicle Customization, DIC ......257 Fluid, Automatic ........415 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Transmission Operation, Automatic ....
Page 580 Windshield Rainsense™ II Wipers ......199 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ..225 Washer ............ 200 Warnings Washer Fluid ........... 432 DIC Warnings and Messages ....248 Wiper Blade Replacement ......453 Hazard Warning Flashers ......194 Wiper Blades, Cleaning ......503 Other Warning Devices ......

Cadillac 2007 Escalade EXT Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Headlamp Aiming

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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