Page 1 2007 GMC Sierra Denali Classic Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ....... 7 Instrument Panel ........139 Front Seats ..........8 Instrument Panel Overview ....142 Rear Seats Climate Controls ..........14 ........160 Safety Belts Warning Lights, Gages, and ..........
Page 2 Front Axle ..........374 Maintenance Schedule ......445 Bulb Replacement ........ 376 Maintenance Schedule ......446 Windshield Wiper Blade Customer Assistance Information ..... 467 Replacement ........383 Customer Assistance and Information ... 468 Tires ............. 384 Reporting Safety Defects ...... 486 Appearance Care ........
Page 3: Canadian Owners
If the GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, vehicle is sold, leave this manual in the vehicle. GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem, and the names SIERRA and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to Use This Manual CAUTION: Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn These mean there is something that could about the features and controls for the vehicle. hurt you or other people.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbols
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along Notice: These mean there is something with the text describing the operation or that could damage your vehicle.
Page 6 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ............. 8 Child Restraint Systems ......45 Power Seats ..........8 Where to Put the Restraint ......50 Power Lumbar ..........9 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Heated Seats ..........9 Children (LATCH) ........51 Memory Seat and Mirrors ......
Page 8: Front Seats
Front Seats To adjust the seat, do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. Power Seats • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down.
Page 9: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar To increase support, press and hold the top of the control. To decrease support, press and hold Your vehicle’s seats may be equipped with power the bottom of the control. Let go of the control lumbar. when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support.
Page 10: Memory Seat And Mirrors
Memory Seat and Mirrors To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature If your vehicle has this settings of high, medium and low and to turn feature, the controls for the heated seat off.
Page 11 Easy Exit Seat To store the memory settings, do the following: The controls for this memory function are located 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust on the driver’s door. the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, and both (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to outside mirrors to your preference.
Page 12: Power Reclining Seatbacks
To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: • Press the exit button on the memory control, • If this feature is activated in the DIC, removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position.
Page 13 CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 14: Head Restraints
Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Push the head restraint down to lower it. Each front head restraint can also be tilted forward to four positions by pulling on it. A click will sound after each tilt position is reached. Pull the head restraint forward, past the last position, to release it to the upright position.
Page 15 To ﬂip and fold the seat, do the following: To return the seat to the normal seating position, do the following: 1. Pull up on the strap 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward all loop at the rear of the way.
Page 16: Safety Belts
Safety Belts 3. Lower the seat cushion until it latches into position. Pull up on the seat cushion to make sure it is locked into place. Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use CAUTION: safety belts properly.
Page 17 In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: CAUTION: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do It is extremely dangerous to ride in a have a crash, you do not know if it will be a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.
Page 18 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.
Page 19 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The person keeps going until stopped by The rider does not stop. something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield...
Page 20 or the instrument panel... or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.
Page 21: Questions And Answers About
Questions and Answers About If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? Safety Belts You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an fault —...
Page 22: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position This part is only for people of adult size. Lap-Shoulder Belt Be aware that there are special things to know The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how about safety belts and children. And there to wear it properly.
Page 23 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Page 24 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
Page 25 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 26 What is wrong with this? CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs.
Page 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 your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 29 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 30 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 31: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
Page 32: Right Front Passenger Position
Right Front Passenger Position Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s Here is how to wear one properly. safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 22. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt —...
Page 33 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.
Page 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 outboard passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children...
Page 36 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 37: Safety Belt Extender
Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you.
Page 38: Child Restraints
Child Restraints What is the proper way to wear safety belts? An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt Older Children and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.
Page 39 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 40 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 41: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children CAUTION: Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the Children can be seriously injured or traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped safety restraints.
Page 42 CAUTION: People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby does not weigh much — until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12 lb (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240 lb (110 kg) force...
Page 43 CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them.
Page 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 with A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint the seating surface against the back of the for the child’s body with the harness and also infant. The harness system holds the infant in sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant or shelf-like shields.
Page 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 See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 51 for more information. A child the Vehicle can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. CAUTION: When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the restraint...
Page 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: (Continued) Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front Even though the passenger sensing seat. We recommend that child restraints be system is designed to turn off the secured in a rear seat, including an infant riding in passenger’s frontal airbag if the system a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a...
Page 51: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors. Your child restraint may have lower Children (LATCH) attachments and a top tether. Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCH Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints system holds a child restraint during driving or in a have lower anchors and attachments or top crash.
Page 52 Top Tether Anchor Some top tether-equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 53 The rear passenger side and center seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. There is an anchor symbol on the trim cover to assist you in locating the top tether anchors.
Page 54 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 one If a LATCH-type child restraint is not child restraint to a single anchor could attached to anchors, the restraint will not cause the anchor or attachment to come...
Page 55 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 56 1.5. 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 dual If the position you are tether, route the using does not have a tether around the head head restraint and...
Page 57 1.6. Remove the trim cover to expose the 2. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to top tether anchor. the lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired 1.7. Attach the top tether attachment to the seating position does not have lower anchors, top tether anchor.
Page 58: Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position There is limited space in the rear seating area. If you want to secure a child restraint in a rear outboard seating position, be sure to study the instructions that came with your child restraint to see if there is enough room to secure your seat properly.
Page 59 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child out of the retractor to set the lock. restraint, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor.
Page 60: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position
Securing a Child Restraint in the 6. If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether, attach and Right Front Seat Position tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the Your vehicle has a right front passenger’s airbag.
Page 61 A label on your sun visor says, “Never put a If you need to secure a forward-facing child rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because restraint in the right front seat position, move the the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the seat as far back as it will go before securing airbag deploys.
Page 62 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt the instructions that came with the child restraint. through or around the restraint.
Page 63 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 64: Airbag System
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the directions to be sure it is secure. child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer. 8.
Page 65 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) Airbags are designed to deploy in CAUTION: moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes. They are not designed to You can be severely injured or killed in a inﬂate in rollover, rear crashes, or in many crash if you are not wearing your safety side crashes.
Page 66 CAUTION: CAUTION: Airbags inﬂate with great force, faster Anyone who is up against, or very close than the blink of an eye. If you are too to, any airbag when it inﬂates can be close to an inﬂating airbag, as you would seriously injured or killed.
Page 67: Where Are The Airbags
Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 171 for more information.
Page 68 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 69: When Should An Airbag Inﬂate
When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform, the threshold The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal level for the reduced deployment is about airbags are designed to inﬂate in moderate to 10 to 16 mph (16 to 25 km/h), and the threshold severe frontal or near-frontal crashes.
Page 70: What Makes An Airbag Inﬂate
The frontal airbags (driver and right front The airbag system is designed to work properly passenger) are not intended to inﬂate during under a wide range of conditions, including off-road vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially impacts.
Page 71: How Does An Airbag Restrain
How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the After an airbag inﬂates, it quickly deﬂates, so steering wheel or the instrument panel. The quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag supplements the protection provided by airbag inﬂated.
Page 72 There will be some smoke and dust coming from In many crashes severe enough to inﬂate an the vents in the deﬂated airbags. Airbag inﬂation airbag, windshields are broken by vehicle does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the deformation.
Page 73: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. the system check. When the system check The passenger airbag status indicator will be is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, visible when you turn your ignition key to RUN or the symbol for on or the symbol for off will...
Page 74 Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sun CAUTION: (Continued) visor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front.” This is because the risk to the Even though the passenger sensing rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys.
Page 75 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn child restraint following the child restraint off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag if: manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. on page 60.
Page 76 For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger’s frontal airbag, depending upon the person’s seating posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly —...
Page 77 Aftermarket equipment, such as seat covers, can affect how well the passenger sensing system CAUTION: operates. You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your If the airbag readiness light in the vehicle has the passenger sensing system. See instrument panel cluster ever comes on Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 79 for more information about...
Page 78: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped CAUTION: Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be For up to 10 seconds after the ignition serviced. There are parts of the airbag system in key is turned off and the battery is several places around your vehicle. You do disconnected, an airbag can still inﬂate not want the system to inﬂate while someone is during improper service.
Page 79: Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Adding Equipment to Your Because I have a disability, I have to get my vehicle modiﬁed. How can I ﬁnd out Airbag-Equipped Vehicle whether this will affect my advanced airbag system? Is there anything I might add to the front of Changing or moving any parts of the front the vehicle that could keep the airbags seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and...
Page 80: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. Checking the Restraint Systems Notice: If you damage the covering for the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder driver’s or the right front passenger’s airbag, light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 81: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash
Replacing Restraint System Parts If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system parts? After a Crash After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, CAUTION: then you need new parts.
Page 82 NOTES...
Page 83: Features And Controls
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .............. 85 Engine Coolant Heater ......103 Remote Keyless Entry System ....86 Automatic Transmission Operation ..... 105 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ..87 Tow/Haul Mode ......... 108 Parking Brake ........... 109 Doors and Locks .......... 90 Shifting Into Park (P) .........
Page 84 Section 2 Features and Controls Universal Home Remote System ....124 Storage Areas ..........136 Universal Home Remote System Glove Box ..........136 (With Three Round LED) ....... 124 Cupholder(s) ..........136 Universal Home Remote System Center Console Storage Area ....136 (With One Triangular LED) .....
Page 85: 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 86: Remote Keyless Entry System
Remote Keyless Entry System Your vehicle has one double-sided key Your keyless entry system operates on a radio for the ignition, all frequency subject to Federal Communications door locks, and the Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry spare tire hoist lock if Canada.
Page 87: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
Remote Keyless Entry System At times you may notice a decrease in operating 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 You can lock and unlock your doors from about transmitter to work, try this: 3 feet (1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) away using the...
Page 88 Battery Replacement (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three seconds Under normal use, the battery in your RKE may cause the horn to chirp for lock conﬁrmation. transmitter should last about two years. You can choose different feedback options for each You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter press of the lock button.
Page 89 Resynchronization To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter, do the following: Resynchronization may be necessary due to the security method used by this system. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will not respond to a signal that has been sent previously.
Page 90: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks CAUTION: (Continued) Door Locks • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. CAUTION: A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 91: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks To unlock the door from the outside, use the keyless entry system or the key. If your vehicle is To unlock or lock the equipped with power door from the inside, door locks, press slide the manual the raised side of the lever forward or switch, with the...
Page 92: Delayed Locking
Delayed Locking Programmable Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the power lock switch or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter Your vehicle has an automatic lock/unlock feature and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors which enables you to program the vehicle’s will lock ﬁve seconds after the last door is closed.
Page 93 Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to pull back on the allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate at the right tailgate can be removed without assistance, edge and then you may want someone to assist you with the move the tailgate to...
Page 94: 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 95: Power Windows
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver and passenger windows also have an express-down feature that allows the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch, then release, to activate the express-down mode. This mode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on the switch.
Page 96: Sliding Rear Window
Sliding Rear Window Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latch Your vehicle has lighted visor vanity mirrors on in the center of the window and slide the glass both the driver’s and passenger’s sun visors. Pull to open it.
Page 97 This message reminds you to activate the Remember, the theft-deterrent system will not theft-deterrent system. Here is how to do it: activate if you lock the doors with a key, the manual door lock or the power door lock switch. 1.
Page 98: Passlock
® Testing the Alarm Passlock The alarm can be tested by following these steps: ® Your vehicle has the Passlock theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. ® Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. ®...
Page 99: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Starting and Operating • Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Your Vehicle your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. New Vehicle Break-In Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Page 100: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key.
Page 101: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Key In the Ignition Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle is an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If you from starting.
Page 102: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine begins cranking, the engine will continue cranking until the vehicle starts or until Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or it exceeds the maximum cranking time allowed, NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in approximately 15 seconds to prevent cranking any other position —...
Page 103: Engine Coolant Heater
Engine Coolant Heater When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the ignition key to START and hold it there up the engine coolant heater can help.
Page 104 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 105: Automatic Transmission Operation
Automatic Transmission Operation CAUTION: Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator located within the instrument It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle panel cluster. if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set.
Page 106 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 engine covered by your warranty. Shift to is running at high speed is dangerous.
Page 107 DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle. If driving. It reduces vehicle speed more than you need more power for passing, and you are: DRIVE (D) without using your brakes.
Page 108: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode FIRST (1): This position reduces vehicle speed even more than SECOND (2) without using your brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 109: Parking Brake
When Tow/Haul is activated the Tow/Haul symbol will illuminate on the instrument panel cluster. See Tow/Haul Mode under Towing a Trailer on page 304 for more information. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down To release the parking brake, hold the regular the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Page 110: Shifting Into Park (P)
If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will CAUTION: (Continued) go off. If you have left the engine running, the Notice: Driving with the parking brake on vehicle can move suddenly. You or others can overheat the brake system and cause could be injured.
Page 111 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Torque Lock Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the CAUTION: parking pawl in the transmission.
Page 112: Shifting Out Of Park (P)
Shifting Out of Park (P) Parking Over Things That Burn Automatic Transmission 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 position. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN.
Page 113: Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust CAUTION: (Continued) • CAUTION: Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the • Repairs were not done correctly. gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you •...
Page 114: 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 115: Mirrors
Mirrors Temperature and Compass Display Press the on/off button, located to the far Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror left, brieﬂy to turn the compass/temperature display on or off. ® with OnStar , Compass and If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate Temperature Display the compass.
Page 116 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Compass Variance The automatic dimming mirror function is turned The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the on automatically each time the ignition is started. factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do to compensate for compass variance if you live the following:...
Page 117 Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: • After approximately ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item.
Page 118: Outside Power Mirrors
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Outside Power Mirrors Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger If your vehicle is airbag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the equipped with outside buttons. For more information, see Passenger power mirrors, the Sensing System on page 73.
Page 119: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors The mirrors may also include a memory function which works together with the memory seats. See Memory Seat and Mirrors on page 10 for more If your vehicle is information. equipped with this feature, the controls are To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector located on the driver’s switch, located above the mirror control, to...
Page 120: Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors You will need to reset the power foldaway mirrors If the vehicle has the memory package, the outside if the following occurs: mirrors are able to perform the curb view assist •...
Page 121: Outside Convex Mirror
Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have outside heated mirrors which helps clear them of condensation, snow, and ice. CAUTION: The mirror heat is controlled by pressing the outside mirror button, if the vehicle has a sliding A convex mirror can make things (like rear window, or the rear window defogger other vehicles) look farther away than...
Page 122: 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 123 ® Safe & Sound 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 124: Universal Home Remote System
® OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Universal Home Remote System Your vehicle may be equipped with a Universal Home Remote System Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact (With Three Round LED) ® with OnStar The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 245...
Page 125: Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular Led)
Universal Home Remote System The FCC Grant of Equipment Authorization Certiﬁcate number is KOBGTE05A. (With One Triangular LED) This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry The Universal Home Remote System provides a Canada. Operation is subject to the following way to replace up to three hand-held two conditions: Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to 1.
Page 126: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)
Universal Home Remote System This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry 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 127 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 128 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 129 5. After entering the switch settings, press and release all three buttons at the same time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage door moves.
Page 130 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 131 Reprogramming Universal Home 3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the Remote Buttons garage door moves. The indicator light, above You can reprogram any of the three buttons by the selected button, should slowly blink. repeating the instructions.
Page 132: Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular Led)
Universal Home codes, please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote System Operation Remote Transmitter. (With One Triangular LED) Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps.
Page 133 Programming Universal Home Remote 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to successfully receives the frequency signal three channels: from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 1.
Page 134 Gate Operator and Canadian 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” Programming or “Smart” button. This can usually be Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter found where the hanging antenna wire is signals to time out or quit after several seconds attached to the motor-head unit.
Page 135 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 136: Storage Areas
Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a console Glove Box compartment between the bucket seats. To open it press the button on the side and swing To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and the console lid open.
Page 137 3. Remove the two bows by gently pushing them against the spring-loaded end. The two bows are labeled front and rear to remind you of A. Back rail D. Front bow the order in which to reinstall them. B. Side rail E.
Page 138: Sunroof
4. To add cargo to the The sunroof control is box, remove all located on the overhead bows and the back console. Press the rear rail and stow of the control to open the them safely. sunroof to the vent position, then press the rear of the control again to express-open the...
Page 139 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......142 Exit Lighting ..........157 Hazard Warning Flashers ......144 Front Reading Lamps ........ 157 Other Warning Devices ......144 Cargo Lamp ..........158 Horn ............144 Battery Run-Down Protection ..... 158 Tilt Wheel ..........
Page 140 Section 3 Instrument Panel Engine Coolant Temperature Gage .... 178 Audio System(s) ......... 206 Transmission Temperature Gage ....178 Setting the Time ........208 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ......180 Radio with Cassette and CD ..... 208 Oil Pressure Gage ........183 Navigation/Radio System ......
Page 141 NOTES...
Page 142: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 143 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Dome Lamp Override Button. See Dome Lamp L. Hood Release. See Hood Release on Override on page 157. page 333. B. Headlamp Control. See Headlamps on M. Fog Lamps Button. See Fog Lamps on page 152.
Page 144: Hazard Warning Flashers
Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices The hazard warning ﬂashers warn others. They If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set them up 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 on behind your vehicle.
Page 145: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: The tilt steering wheel lever is located on the lower left side of the column. • Turn and Lane Change Signals. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 146. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever.
Page 146: Turn And Lane-Change Signals
An arrow on the • Windshield Washer. See Windshield instrument panel cluster Washer on page 148. will ﬂash in the • Cruise Control. See Cruise Control on direction of the turn or page 149. lane change. For information on the headlamps, see Headlamps on page 152.
Page 147: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the (Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the To change the headlamps from low to high beam, instrument panel cluster will come on.
Page 148: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. For (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the with the windshield washer symbol at the top of second solid band past the delay settings.
Page 149: Cruise Control
Cruise Control (Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of (Off): This position about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without turns the system off. keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Page 150 Setting Cruise Control Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of CAUTION: course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. If you leave your cruise control on when Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or you are not using cruise, you might hit a more, you can move the cruise control switch...
Page 151 Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Cruise Control • Press in the button at the end of the lever until There are two ways to go to a higher speed: you reach the lower speed you want, then •...
Page 152: Headlamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Headlamps How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
Page 153: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder The exterior lamp control has four positions: (OFF): Turning the control to this position A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps turns off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), and or parking lamps are manually turned on and the automatic headlamps.
Page 154: Automatic Headlamp System
When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other the exterior lamps switch to the off position. lamps won’t be on. The instrument panel won’t be Turning off the automatic headlamp system with lit up either.
Page 155: Puddle Lamps
Puddle Lamps If you start your vehicle in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system will come on Your vehicle is equipped with puddle lamps to help immediately. Once you leave the garage, it will you see the area near the base of the front doors take approximately one minute for the automatic when it is dark out.
Page 156: Instrument Panel Brightness
Instrument Panel Brightness Press the button to turn the fog lamps on while the headlamps are on. Press the button again to turn them off. An indicator light will glow in the (Instrument Panel Brightness): This button when the fog lamps are on. feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights.
Page 157: Dome Lamp Override
Dome Lamp Override Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on (Dome Lamp Override): You can use the when you remove the key from the ignition. dome override button, located below the exterior The lamps will not come on if the dome override lamps control, to set the dome lamps to come button is pressed in.
Page 158: Cargo Lamp
Cargo Lamp Accessory Power Outlet(s) Accessory power outlets can be used to connect The cargo lamp button auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular is located on the left telephone or CB radio. The outlet can accept side of the instrument electrical equipment up to a maximum of panel.
Page 159: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlets and The ashtray is located in the center console, if could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses. equipped. Press the raised area on the access If you experience a problem, see your dealer for door to use the ashtray.
Page 160: 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 161 Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode: The passenger’s side knob can be used to change 1. Press the AUTO button. the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The When AUTO is selected, the display will temperature can be adjusted even if the system change to show the current driver’s set...
Page 162 When auto is selected, the air conditioning Be careful not to cover the solar sensor operation and air inlet will be automatically located on the top of the instrument panel controlled. The air conditioning compressor will near the windshield. This sensor regulates air run when the outside temperature is over temperature based on sun load, and also about 40°F (4°C).
Page 163 Manual Operation (Panel): This setting will deliver air to the instrument panel outlets. You may manually adjust the air delivery mode or fan speed. (Bi-Level): This setting will deliver warmer air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol panel outlets.
Page 164 Pressing this button also cancels the auto Pressing this button when the outside temperature recirculation feature. To resume the auto is too cool for air conditioning to be effective will recirculation function, press the AUTO button. make the snowﬂake symbol ﬂash three times Each time the vehicle is started, the system will and then turn off to let you know that the air revert to the auto recirculation function.
Page 165 Sensors On cool, but sunny days while using manual operation of the automatic system, use bi-level to deliver warm air to the ﬂoor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob to the desired setting.
Page 166 In order to prevent false temperature readings at startup, the displayed temperature will not change until the following occurs: • Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for 5 minutes. • Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for 2 and a half minutes.
Page 167: Outlet Adjustment
The rear window defogger will turn off about (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows 10 minutes after the button is pressed. If you need of fog or moisture. Press the mode button to additional warming time, press the button again. select this setting.
Page 168: Warning Lights, Gages, And Indicators
Operation Tips replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, from injury. snow, or any other obstruction, such as Warning lights come on when there may be or is a leaves.
Page 169: 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’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically.
Page 170: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed The trip odometer can tell you how far your in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip hour (km/h).
Page 171: Safety Belt Reminder Light
Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light When the key is turned to RUN or START, a There is an airbag readiness light on the chime will come on for several seconds to remind instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag people to fasten their safety belts, unless the symbol.
Page 172: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system. ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag for several seconds as a system check.
Page 173 CAUTION: CAUTION: Even though the passenger sensing If the on indicator comes on when you have system is designed to turn off the a rear-facing child restraint installed in the passenger’s frontal airbag if the system right front passenger’s seat, it means that detects a rear-facing child restraint, no the passenger sensing system has not system is failsafe, and no one can...
Page 174: Battery Warning Light
Battery Warning Light If, after several seconds, all status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger If this light comes on sensing system. See your dealer for service. when the engine is running, there could be a problem with the...
Page 175: Voltmeter Gage
Voltmeter Gage Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left at When your engine is not an idle for an extended period. This condition running, but the ignition is normal since the charging system is not able to is in RUN, this gage...
Page 176: Brake System Warning Light
Brake System Warning Light This light should come on brieﬂy when you turn the ignition key to RUN. If it does not come With the ignition on, the brake system warning on then, have it ﬁxed so it will be ready to warn light will ﬂash when you set the parking brake.
Page 177: Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
Anti-Lock Brake System If the light stays on, or comes on when you are driving, your vehicle needs service. A chime Warning Light will sound when the light stays on. If the regular brake system warning light is not on, you still have With the Anti-Lock Brake brakes, but you do not have ABS.
Page 178: Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Transmission Temperature Gage United States Canada United States Canada Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmission This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. temperature gage. It also provides an indicator of how hard your When your ignition is on, the gage shows the vehicle is working.
Page 179 At approximately 265°F (130°C), the message Notice: If you drive your vehicle with the center will display a TRANSMISSION HOT transmission temperature gage above normal message and the transmission will enter a operating range, you can damage the transmission protection mode. When the transmission.
Page 180: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emission Check Engine Light controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good, and your engine may not run as smoothly. This could lead to Your vehicle has a costly repairs that may not be covered by computer which...
Page 181 This light should come on, as a check to show If the light stops ﬂashing and remains on steady, you it is working, when the ignition is on and the see “If the Light Is On Steady” following. engine is not running. If the light does not If the light continues to ﬂash, when it is safe to do come on, have it repaired.
Page 182 Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water? Programs If so, your electrical system may be wet. The condition will usually be corrected when the Some state/provincial and local governments have electrical system dries out. A few driving trips or may begin programs to inspect the emission should turn the light off.
Page 183: Oil Pressure Gage
Oil Pressure Gage CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches ﬁre. You or others could be burned. Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance United States Canada...
Page 184: Cruise Control Light
Cruise Control Light Tow/Haul Mode Light This light comes on This light is displayed whenever you set your when the Tow/Haul cruise control. mode has been activated. The light will go out when the cruise control is For more information, see Towing a Trailer on turned off.
Page 185: Fuel Gage
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to ﬁll up than the fuel gage indicated.
Page 186: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Customization): Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the The Driver Information Center (DIC) display is personal settings on your vehicle. located on the instrument panel cluster, below the (Select): Press this button to reset certain speedometer.
Page 187 Trip Information Button You can also reset TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on (Trip Information): Press the trip the cluster. If you press and hold the reset stem or the select button for four seconds, the display information button to scroll through the will show the distance traveled since the last ODOMETER, TRIP A, TRIP B, TIMER, and...
Page 188 Engine Hours: Press the trip information button Fuel Used: Press the fuel information button until until ENGINE HOURS appears on the display. FUEL USED appears on the display. This mode This mode shows the total number of hours shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used the engine has run.
Page 189 Customization Button Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears on the display. The engine oil life system shows (Customization): Press the customization an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life. It will button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu show 100% when the system is reset after an and customize the settings to your vehicle.
Page 190: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages BATTERY NOT CHARGING On some vehicles, if the battery is not charging Warning messages are displayed on the Driver during operation, this message will appear on the Information Center (DIC) to notify the driver DIC. Driving with this problem could drain the that the status of the vehicle has changed and battery.
Page 191 This reminder will be repeated if the ignition is on, This message is an additional reminder to the the vehicle is in motion, the driver is buckled Safety Belt Reminder Light in the instrument panel and the passenger is still unbuckled, and cluster.
Page 192 CHARGING SYSTEM FAILURE CHECK WASHER FLUID On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the If the washer ﬂuid level is low, this message will generator and battery charging system, this appear on the DIC. Adding washer ﬂuid to message will appear on the DIC, a chime will the windshield washer reservoir will clear the sound, and the battery warning light on the...
Page 193 ENGINE COOLANT HOT If the engine cooling system reaches unsafe temperatures for operation, this message If the cooling system temperature gets hot, this will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime. message will appear in the DIC. Turn off the Stop and turn off the vehicle as soon as it is air conditioning.
Page 194 KEYFOB X BATTERY LOW OIL LIFE RESET If a Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter This message will appear on the display for about battery is low, this message will appear on the 10 seconds after resetting the change engine DIC. The battery needs to be replaced in the oil message.
Page 195 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR This message will also display when the vehicle’s engine power is reduced. Reduced engine power If the passenger’s door is not fully closed, this can affect the vehicle’s ability to accelerate. If this message will appear on the display and you will message is on, but there is no reduction in hear a chime.
Page 196 SERVICE 4WD (Four-Wheel-Drive) SERVICE BRAKE BOOSTER If a problem occurs with the all-wheel-drive system, this message will appear on the DIC. If CAUTION: this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle Your brake system may not be working and check for the message on the DIC display.
Page 197 SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed on the DIC On some vehicles, if there is a problem with the when there is a problem with the Supplemental battery charging system, this message will appear Brake Assist system.
Page 198 TRANS (Transmission) HOT TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the transmission temperature warning is displayed transmission ﬂuid is overheating and the on the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, transmission temperature warning is displayed you can damage the transmission.
Page 199: Dic Vehicle Customization
TURN SIGNAL ON If the vehicle has the Tow/Haul mode, use this feature if the transmission is operating at higher If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), temperatures and/or the following situations this message will appear on the display and exist, which can cause the transmission to operate you will hear a chime.
Page 200 Unlock Doors To change feature preferences, make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK (P). Press the customization button until UNLOCK To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it DOORS appears in the display. To select is recommended that the headlamps are turned your preference for automatic unlocking, press the off.
Page 201 Door Lock Delay Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the If your DIC does not have this feature, you can DIC to select it and move on to the next feature. still program the delayed locking feature.
Page 202 LOCK FEEDBACK: HORN: The horn will chirp UNLOCK FEEDBACK: BOTH: The parking the second time you press the button with the lock lamps will ﬂash each time you press the button symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter. with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second LOCK FEEDBACK: OFF: There will be no time you press the unlock button.
Page 203 • PERIMETER LIGHTS: OFF: The perimeter lights HEADLAMP DELAY: 2 MIN will not come on when you unlock the vehicle • HEADLAMP DELAY: 3 MIN with the remote keyless entry transmitter. • HEADLAMP DELAY: OFF Choose one of the available options and press the The amount of time you choose will be the customization button while it is displayed on the amount of time that the headlamps stay on after...
Page 204 Curb View Alarm Warning Press the customization button until CURB VIEW Press the customization button until ALARM appears in the display. To select your preference WARNING appears in the display. To select your for curb view, press the select button while CURB preference for alarm warning, press the select VIEW is displayed on the DIC.
Page 205 Language Display Units To select your preference for display language, Press the customization button until DISPLAY press the select button while LANGUAGE is UNITS appears in the display. To select English or displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button metric, press the select button while DISPLAY will scroll through the following languages: UNITS is displayed on the DIC.
Page 206: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) CAUTION: Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself This system provides you with a far with its features. greater access to audio stations and song Driving without distraction is a necessity for a listings.
Page 207 While your vehicle is parked: Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other functions • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. of your vehicle operate through the • Familiarize yourself with its operation. radio/entertainment system. If that equipment •...
Page 208: Setting The Time
Setting the Time Radio with Cassette and CD Press and hold the HR button until the correct hour appears on the display. Press and hold the MN button until the correct minute appears on the display. The time can be set with the ignition on or off.
Page 209 Radio Data System (RDS) XM™ Satellite Radio Service The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS). XM™ is a satellite radio service that is based in RDS features are available for use only on FM the 48 contiguous United States and Canada. stations that broadcast RDS information.
Page 210 Playing the Radio To change the default on the display, press the INFO knob until you see the display you want, then PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system hold the knob until you hear a beep. The on and off.
Page 211: Finding A Station
® © ¨ To use AudioPilot , set the radio volume at a low to SEEK : Press either the SEEK or the TYPE moderate listening level. Begin listening while the arrows to go to the next or to the previous vehicle is stopped with the motor running;...
Page 212 Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM, AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped), can be BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn programed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by the knob to increase or to decrease.
Page 213 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUTO EQ (Automatic Equalization): Press this button to enhance the audio performance for AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the different passengers in the vehicle. right and the left speakers, push and release the The setting last chosen will appear on the display AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display.
Page 214 Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station SCAN: Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following: (RDS and XM™) 1. Press the TYPE button to activate program To select and ﬁnd a desired PTY perform the type select mode. TYPE and the last selected following: PTY will appear on the display.
Page 215 Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger These buttons have factory PTY presets. Up to station with the same program type. To turn 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2), can be alternate frequency on, press and hold BAND for programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons, by two seconds.
Page 216 RDS Messages Radio Messages INFO (Information): If the current station has a CAL ERR (Calibration Error): The audio system message, the information symbol will appear has been calibrated for your vehicle from the on the display. Press this button to see the factory.
Page 217 XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Condition Action Required Message 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 218 XM™ Radio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Condition Action Required Message No Info Category Name No category information is available at this time on this not available channel. The system is working properly. No Info No Text/Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel.
Page 219 Playing a Cassette Tape 1 PREV (Previous): The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection The tape player is built to work best with tapes for previous to work. Press this pushbutton to go that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. to the previous selection on the tape if the Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not current selection has been playing for less than...
Page 220 © ¨ 3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to SCAN : Press and hold either the SCAN or quickly reverse the tape. The radio will play while the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds the tape reverses. Press it again to return to until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a playing speed.
Page 221 Cassette Tape Messages If the cassette tape is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good cassette. CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot appears on the display, the tape will not play due be corrected, contact your GM dealer.
Page 222 Playing a CD If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may be reduced due to CD-R quality, the method of Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The recording, the quality of the music that has been player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 223 Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton more than one CD into the slot at a time, to quickly reverse within a track. Press and hold or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs, this pushbutton for less than two seconds to you could damage the CD player.
Page 224 © ¨ BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio SEEK : Press the left arrow to go to the when a cassette tape or CD is playing. The start of the current or to the previous track. Press inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the the right arrow to go to the start of the next radio for future listening.
Page 225: Navigation/Radio System
CD Messages Navigation/Radio System If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system. following reasons: The navigation system has built-in features • It is very hot. When the temperature returns to intended to minimize driver distraction.
Page 226 Parental Control Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control. An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones This button is located behind the video screen. when they are on. If the light does not illuminate, Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to the batteries may need to be replaced.
Page 227 Battery Replacement Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam ear pads that can be replaced. To change the batteries, do the following: Foam ear pads on these headphones may 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment become worn or damaged. The headphone foam door located on the left side of the headphone ear pads can become damaged if they are not earpiece.
Page 228 Stereo RCA Jacks How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The RCA jacks are located behind the video The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. screen. The RCA jacks allow audio and video In some countries, the video format may be in signals to be connected from an auxiliary device the PAL system.
Page 229 Video Screen The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones, The video screen is located in the overhead if there is audio available. See “Headphones” console. To use the video screen, push forward previously for more information.
Page 230 DVD Player When using the wired headphones, not included, if the front seat passengers play a CD in the The DVD player is located in the overhead Radio with Six-Disc CD (if equipped) or use XM™ console. The DVD player can be controlled by the Satellite Radio Service (if equipped), you will buttons on the DVD player and/or by the buttons hear the audio for these sources, instead of the...
Page 231 (Eject): Press this button to eject a (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the DVD or CD. color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, and dynamic range compression. The dynamic SRCE (Source): Press this button to switch range compression feature can be used to reduce between the DVD player and an auxiliary source.
Page 232 Playing a Disc To resume playback, press the play/pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label control. The movie should resume play from where side up into the loading slot. The DVD player it was last stopped, if the disc has not been will continue loading the disc and the player will ejected and the stop button has not been pressed...
Page 233 Remote Control Remote Control Buttons To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button. Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control.
Page 234 (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust the (Previous Track/Chapter): Press this button color, tint, brightness, contrast, display mode, to return to the start of the current track or chapter. and dynamic range compression. The dynamic Press this button again to return to the previous range compression feature can be used to reduce track or chapter.
Page 235 (Main DVD Menu): Press this button to access (Fast Forward): Press this button to fast the DVD menu. The DVD menu is different on every forward the DVD or CD. To stop fast forwarding, DVD. Use the up, down, left, and right arrow press this button again.
Page 236 Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action To change the batteries, do the following: No power. The ignition might not be in on or accessory. 1. Remove the battery compartment door located The parental control on the bottom of the remote control. button might have been turned on.
Page 237 Problem Recommended Action Problem Recommended Action In auxiliary mode, the Check the auxiliary input After stopping the player, If the stop button was picture moves or scrolls. connections at both I push Play but pressed one time, the devices. sometimes the DVD DVD player will resume Change the Video starts where I left off and...
Page 238: Dvd Messages
DVD Messages Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, The following errors may be displayed on the headphone audio cuts low batteries, reception video screen: out or buzzes. range, and interference from cellular telephone Disc Format Error: This message will be towers or by using your displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the cellular telephone in the...
Page 239: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) There may be an experience with audio distortion This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen in the wireless headphones when operating to any of the sources: radio, cassette tapes, cellular phones, scanners, CB radios, Global CDs, or DVDs.
Page 240 SRC (Source): Press this button to select a source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, or DVDs. SEEK : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio.
Page 241: Cd Changer
CD Changer PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the next preset radio station set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape.
Page 242 You must load CDs with the label side up. If you 3. Repeat Step 2 until all CDs are loaded into all do not, the player will automatically eject the CDs. of the desired positions. If you do not wish to load all of the positions, cancel loading by Notice: Loading CDs with adhesive labels pressing and releasing the load button or wait...
Page 243 To play a CD, perform one of the following: 3 REV (Reverse): Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track. Release it to • With the radio on, press the numbered button play the passage. The elapsed time of the track with an amber indicator light on the CD will appear on the display.
Page 244: Cd Changer Errors
CD Changer Errors SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous track on the CD. CHK CD (Check): If this message appears on the display, it could be for one of the following reasons: SCAN : Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the...
Page 245: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle’s radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display.
Page 246: Radio Reception
Radio Reception PROG (Program): Press this button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset You may experience frequency interference and pushbuttons. The radio will only seek preset static during normal radio reception if items stations with a strong signal that are in the such as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenience selected band.
Page 247: Care Of The Cassette Tape Player
XM™ Satellite Radio Service The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use. The radio may display XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio CLN to indicate that the tape player has been used reception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean United States, and in Canada.
Page 248 The cut tape detection feature of the cassette A non-scrubbing action, wet-type cleaner which tape player may identify the cleaning cassette uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape as a damaged tape, in error. To prevent the head can be used.
Page 249: 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 250: 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 251: Driving Your Vehicle
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and Freeway Driving ........285 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....286 Your Vehicle ..........252 Highway Hypnosis ........287 Defensive Driving ........252 Hill and Mountain Roads ......288 Drunken Driving ........
Page 252: 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 253: Drunken Driving
Drunken Driving Many adults — by some estimates, nearly half the adult population — choose never to drink Death and injury associated with drinking and alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. driving is a national tragedy. It is the number For persons under 21, it is against the law in one contributor to the highway death toll, every U.S.
Page 254 According to the American Medical Association, It is the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, a 180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce if the same person drank three double martinis (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour, with a BAC of about 0.06 percent.
Page 255 But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC There is something else about drinking and driving of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving that many people do not know. Medical research skills of many people are impaired at a BAC shows that alcohol in a person’s system can make approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are crash injuries worse, especially injuries to the...
Page 256: Control Of A Vehicle
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your See Brake System Warning Light on page 176. vehicle go where you want it to go. They are Braking action involves perception time and the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. reaction time.
Page 257: Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts — heavy acceleration followed by Your vehicle has the Anti-Lock Brake System heavy braking — rather than keeping pace with (ABS), an advanced electronic braking system traffic. This is a mistake. The brakes may not have that will help prevent a braking skid.
Page 258 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 259: Braking In Emergencies
Steering Remember: ABS does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or Power Steering always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you will not have If you lose power steering assist because the time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly engine stops or the system is not functioning,...
Page 260 Steering in Emergencies Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control There are times when steering can be more systems — steering and acceleration — have to effective than braking. For example, you come over do their work where the tires meet the road.
Page 261: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery You may ﬁnd that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision. If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand.
Page 262: Passing
Passing • Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings, and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, pass.
Page 263 • • 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 lane shoulder, and start your left lane change signal and do not get too close. Time your move so before moving out of the right lane to pass.
Page 264: Loss Of Control
Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you Let us review what driving experts say about what want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly happens when the three control systems —...
Page 265: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving “Off-roading” means you have left the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes If your vehicle has 20-inch tire/wheel assemblies, are not marked. Curves are not banked. There you should not drive off-road unless you are are no road signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, on a level, solid surface.
Page 266 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. CAUTION: Put heavier items as far forward as you can. •...
Page 267 Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when satisfying recreation. However, it also raises going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan environmental concerns. We recognize these your route.
Page 268: Scanning The Terrain
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving CAUTION: It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness. Off-road driving does require some new When you are driving off-road, bouncing and different driving skills.
Page 269 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other can be hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or obstacles, the wheels can leave the ground. bump can startle you if you are not prepared for If this happens, even with one or two wheels, them.
Page 270 Driving on Off-Road Hills a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the Off-road driving often takes you up, down, or incline may get steeper as you near the top, but across a hill.
Page 271 Driving Uphill • Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, • Attach a ﬂag to the vehicle to make you more you need to take some special steps. visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills.
Page 272 Here are some things you must not do if you stall, What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or are about to stall, when going up a hill. or is about to stall, and I cannot make it up the hill? •...
Page 273 If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and the hill and decide I just cannot do it. use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help What should I do? the brakes and they will not have to do all Set the parking brake, put the transmission in...
Page 274 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking Are there some things I should not do brake, and drive straight down. when driving down a hill? 4. If the engine will not start, get out and get help. Yes! These are important because if you ignore them you could lose control and Driving Across an Incline...
Page 275 • Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill. Loose gravel, muddy spots, CAUTION: or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicle slips Driving across an incline that is too steep sideways, it can hit something that will will make your vehicle roll over.
Page 276 Stalling on an Incline CAUTION: If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline, be sure you, and any passengers, get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a harder to open.
Page 277 Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so will not get good traction.
Page 278 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 279: Driving At Night
After Off-Road Driving • Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Remove any brush or debris that has collected • Since you cannot see as well, you may need on the underbody, chassis, or under the hood. to slow down and keep more space between These accumulations can be a ﬁre hazard.
Page 280: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare, as from a driver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps, slow down a little.
Page 281 And, if your tires do not have much tread left, you will get even less traction. It is always wise to CAUTION: go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet Wet brakes can cause accidents.
Page 282 Hydroplaning Driving Through Deep Standing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep build up under your tires that they can actually ride puddles or standing water, water can come in on the water. This can happen if the road is wet through your engine’s air intake and badly enough and you are going fast enough.
Page 283 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 284: 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 285: Freeway Driving
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ﬂow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
Page 286: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal. Make sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly If you must start when you are not fresh — such as over your shoulder to make sure there is not after a day’s work —...
Page 287: Highway Hypnosis
Highway Hypnosis Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir Is there actually such a condition as highway full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? hypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the •...
Page 288: 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 265 for information about driving off-road.
Page 289 • Stay in your own lane when driving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Do not swing wide CAUTION: or cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane. Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with •...
Page 290: Winter Driving
Winter Driving Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer ﬂuid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a ﬂashlight, a red cloth, and reﬂective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet, or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction.
Page 291 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 292 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 293 Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it CAUTION: go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the accelerator slightly. This uses less fuel for the heat Snow can trap exhaust gases under your that you get and it keeps the battery charged.
Page 294: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice, Or Snow
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires. If you Mud, Ice, or Snow spin the wheels too fast while shifting the transmission back and forth, you can destroy In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, the transmission.
Page 295: Recovery Hooks
Recovery Hooks CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back.
Page 296: 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 297 The Tire and Loading Information label also 4. The resulting ﬁgure equals the available shows the size of the original equipment amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inﬂation For example, if the “XXX” amount equals pressures (D).
Page 298 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs (453 kg) 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for Example 1 = Weight for Example 2 = Subtract Subtract Occupant Weight 300 lbs (136 kg) Occupant Weight 750 lbs (136 kg) 150 lbs (68 kg) ×...
Page 299 Certiﬁcation/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs (453 kg) Weight for Example 3 = Subtract A vehicle speciﬁc Certiﬁcation/Tire label is Occupant Weight 1000 lbs (453 kg) 200 lbs (91 kg) × 5 = found on 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 300 The Certiﬁcation/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, CAUTION: called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To ﬁnd out the actual loads on your front and rear Do not load your vehicle any heavier than axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.
Page 301 If you put things inside your vehicle — like There is also important loading information for suitcases, tools, packages, or anything off-road driving in this manual. See “Loading Your else — they go as fast as the vehicle goes. Vehicle for Off-Road Driving“ under Off-Road If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if there Driving on page 265.
Page 302: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Add-On Equipment Truck-Camper Loading Information When you carry removable items, you may need Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended to put a limit on how many people you carry to carry a slide-in type camper. inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle Notice: Adding a slide-in camper or similar before you buy and install the new equipment.
Page 303: Towing
Towing Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your Towing Your Vehicle vehicle behind another vehicle — such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of Consult your dealer or a professional towing recreational vehicle towing are known as “dinghy service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towing”...
Page 304: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New not covered by your warranty. To pull a trailer Vehicle Break-In on page 99 for more information. correctly, follow the advice in this part, and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Page 305: If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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 306 Your vehicle may be equipped with a switch on Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when lightly the shift lever which when pressed enables loaded or with no trailer at all will not cause Tow/Haul. When the switch is pressed, a light on damage.
Page 307 Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming Use the following chart to determine how much only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle the required trailering equipment. The weight model and options.
Page 308 Weight of 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 309 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue Consider the following example: weight for your vehicle. Choose the shortest hitch A vehicle model base weight is 5,500 lbs extension that will position the hitch ball closest (2 495 kg); 2,800 lbs (1 270 kg) at the front axle to the vehicle.
Page 310 Since the rear axle already weighs 2,700 lbs Your maximum trailer would only be 7,800 lbs (1 225 kg), adding 1,275 lbs (578 kg) brings the (3 538 kg). You may go further and think you must total to 3,975 lbs (1 803 kg). This is very close to, limit tongue weight to less than 1,000 lbs (454 kg) but within the limit for RGAWR as well.
Page 311 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inﬂated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll ﬁnd these numbers on the Certiﬁcation label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Loading Your Vehicle for more information.
Page 312 Trailer Brakes If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, will weigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure If your trailer weighs more than 2,000 lbs (900 kg) to use a properly mounted weight-distributing loaded, then it needs its own brakes – and they hitch and sway control of the proper size.
Page 313: Driving With A Trailer
Driving with a Trailer CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates If you have a rear-most window open and the air inside your vehicle. See Dual you pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon Automatic Climate Control System on monoxide (CO) could come into your page 160.
Page 314 Backing Up During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one trailer brakes are still working. hand. Then, to move the trailer to the left, While towing a trailer or when exposed to long just move that hand to the left.
Page 315 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, The arrows on your instrument panel will ﬂash a lower gear selection if the transmission whenever you signal a turn or lane change.
Page 316 Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill CAUTION: 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something •...
Page 317 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission ﬂuid (don’t overﬁll), engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Page 318 Electric Brake Control Jumper The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: • Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal CAUTION: • Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Signal • Brown: Taillamps Be sure to use only the correct trailer • White: Ground brake harness, the one intended for use on your vehicle.
Page 319: Trailer Recommendations
Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR for your vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or GAWR. If you are using a weight-distributing hitch, weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place. You’ll get the best performance if you spread out the weight of your load the right way, and if you choose the correct hitch and trailer brakes.
Page 320 NOTES...
Page 321: Service And Appearance Care
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............324 Overheated Engine Protection Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....324 Operating Mode ........353 California Proposition 65 Warning ....325 Cooling System ......... 354 Doing Your Own Service Work ....325 Engine Fan Noise ........359 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Power Steering Fluid .........
Page 322 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ..383 Appearance Care ........423 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ..423 Tires ............384 Fabric/Carpet ..........424 Tire Sidewall Labeling ....... 385 Leather ............425 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ....389 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ......
Page 323 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Vehicle Identiﬁcation ........434 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....... 436 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ... 434 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..... 436 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label ....434 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..438 Underhood Fuse Block ......
Page 324: Service
Service Accessories and Modiﬁcations When you add non-GM accessories to your vehicle Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants they can affect your vehicle’s performance and you to be happy with it. We hope you will go safety, including such things as, airbags, braking, to your dealer for all your service needs.
Page 325: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State of CAUTION: California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Engine exhaust, You can be injured and your vehicle could many parts and systems (including some inside the vehicle), many ﬂuids, and some component be damaged if you try to do service work...
Page 326: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of
Gasoline Octane Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on octane rating of 91 or higher. You may also use page 78. regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or You should keep a record with all parts receipts higher, but your vehicle’s acceleration may be...
Page 327: California Fuel
California Fuel Additives If your vehicle is certiﬁed to meet California To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Emissions Standards, it is designed to operate States are now required to contain additives on fuels that meet California speciﬁcations. that will help prevent engine and fuel system See the underhood emission control label.
Page 328: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers General Motors recommends against the use of and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may such gasolines. Fuels containing MMT can reduce be available in your area. General Motors the life of spark plugs and the performance of the recommends that you use these gasolines if they emission control system may be affected.
Page 329: 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 330 To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly left off or improperly installed. This would allow counterclockwise. It will require more effort to turn fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See the fuel cap on the last turn as you loosen it. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 180.
Page 331: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: • Bring the ﬁll nozzle in contact with the inside of the ﬁll opening before operating the nozzle. Contact should Never ﬁll a portable fuel container while be maintained until the ﬁlling is it is in your vehicle.
Page 332: Checking Things Under The Hood
Checking Things Under CAUTION: the Hood Things that burn can get on hot engine CAUTION: parts and start a ﬁre. These include liquids like fuel, oil, coolant, brake ﬂuid, windshield washer and other ﬂuids, and An electric fan under the hood can start up plastic or rubber.
Page 333: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near the center of the grille.
Page 334: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood on the VORTEC™ 6000 V8 engine, here is what you will see:...
Page 335 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air H. Remote Negative (−) Terminal (GND). Cleaner/Filter on page 341. See Jump Starting on page 366. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Cooling System on page 354 and Coolant Starting on page 366.
Page 336: Engine Oil
Engine Oil The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 334 If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on for the location of the engine oil dipstick. the Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you 1.
Page 337 When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 334 for the location of the engine oil ﬁll cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/liter of oil.
Page 338 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. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certiﬁed by the...
Page 339: 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 is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30 necessary.
Page 340 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 341: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Scheduled Maintenance on page 449 for more information. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the ﬁlter at each engine oil See Engine change. Compartment Overview on page 334 for the How to Inspect the Engine location of the engine air Air Cleaner/Filter cleaner/ﬁlter and the...
Page 342 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter and Resetting the Air Filter Restriction Indicator 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter from the housing. Care should be taken not to dislodge dirt in the air cleaner. 4. Clean the engine air cleaner/ﬁlter sealing 1.
Page 343: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid 7. Reset the air ﬁlter restriction indicator, if the vehicle has one, by pressing the button at the When to Check and Change Automatic end of the indicator. Transmission Fluid CAUTION: A good time to check your automatic transmission ﬂuid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 344 How to Check Automatic Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission ﬂuid level if you have been driving: Transmission Fluid • When outside temperatures are above Because this operation can be a little difficult, you 90°F (32°C). may choose to have this done at the dealership •...
Page 345 Checking the Fluid Level A cold ﬂuid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with Prepare your vehicle as follows: the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the Let the engine run at idle for ﬁve minutes if engine running.
Page 346 Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: The transmission dipstick handle is located at the rear of the engine compartment, on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the See Engine Compartment Overview on page 334 lower level.
Page 347: Engine Coolant
How to Add Automatic Engine Coolant Transmission Fluid The cooling system in your vehicle is ﬁlled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine designed to remain in your vehicle for ﬁve years what kind of transmission ﬂuid to use.
Page 348 What to Use A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant will: Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water • Give freezing protection down ® and one-half DEX-COOL coolant which will to −34°F (−37°C). not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant •...
Page 349 Checking Coolant Notice: If you use an improper coolant mixture, your engine could overheat and be The coolant surge tank is located in the engine badly damaged. The repair cost would not be compartment on the passenger’s side of the covered by your warranty.
Page 350: Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Adding Coolant Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap If you need more coolant, add the proper Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly ® DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the surge tank, installed, coolant loss and possible engine but only when the engine is cool. See Cooling damage may occur.
Page 351 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: If you keep driving when the vehicles engine is overheated, the liquids in it can Steam from an overheated engine can catch ﬁre. You or others could be badly burn you badly, even if you just open the burned.
Page 352 If No Steam Is Coming From If you get the ENGINE COOLANT HOT message with no sign of steam, try this for a minute or so: Your Engine 1. If your air conditioner is on, turn it off. The ENGINE COOLANT HOT message, along 2.
Page 353: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Overheated Engine Protection If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle is equipped with an engine-driven cooling fan, Operating Mode push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for If an overheated engine condition exists and at least three minutes while you are parked.
Page 354: Cooling System
Cooling System CAUTION: When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is what you will see: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
Page 355 The coolant level should If your vehicle is equipped with an electric engine be at or above the FULL cooling fan, check the coolant temperature COLD mark. If it is not, gage. If the coolant temperature is approximately you may have a leak at 232°F (111°C), the electric cooling fan should the pressure cap or in be running.
Page 356 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank CAUTION: If you have not found a problem yet, check to see Steam and scalding liquids from a hot if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at or above cooling system can blow out and burn the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture you badly.
Page 357 CAUTION: CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your cooling You can be burned if you spill coolant system can be dangerous. Plain water, or on 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 358 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 359: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine. It will go away as the fan clutch If your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, partially disengages. when the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster If your vehicle has electric cooling fans, you may to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 360: Power Steering Fluid
Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering ﬂuid, do the following: See Engine 1. Turn the key off and let the engine Compartment Overview compartment cool down. on page 334 for reservoir location. 2.
Page 361: Windshield Washer Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Notice: • When using concentrated washer ﬂuid, What to Use follow the manufacturer’s instructions for adding water. When you need windshield washer ﬂuid, be sure • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washer to read the manufacturer’s instructions before ﬂuid.
Page 362: Brakes
Brakes So, it is not a good idea to top off your brake ﬂuid. Adding brake ﬂuid will not correct a leak. If you Brake Fluid add ﬂuid when your linings are worn, then you will have too much ﬂuid when you get new brake linings.
Page 363 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake ﬂuid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This You can check the brake ﬂuid without taking will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. off the cap. Just look at the brake CAUTION: ﬂuid reservoir.
Page 364 Brake Wear Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are ﬁrst applied Your vehicle has front disc brakes and may have or lightly applied. This does not mean something rear drum brakes or rear disc brakes. is wrong with your brakes.
Page 365: Battery
Brake Pedal Travel no longer work properly. For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return the balance between your front and rear brakes can to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase change —...
Page 366: Jump Starting
Vehicle Storage Jump Starting If you are not going to drive your vehicle for If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run 25 days or more, remove the black, negative (−) down, you may want to use another vehicle and cable from the battery.
Page 367 Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, pulling it will not work, and it could damage set the parking brake ﬁrmly on both vehicles your vehicle. involved in the jump start procedure. Put the automatic transmission in PARK (P) before 1.
Page 368 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) CAUTION: terminal locations. Your vehicle has a remote positive (+) jump Using a match near a battery can cause starting terminal and a remote negative (−) battery gas to explode.
Page 369 Do not connect positive (+) to negative (−) or you will get a short that would damage the CAUTION: battery and maybe other parts too. And do not connect the negative (−) cable to the Fans or other moving engine parts can negative (−) terminal on the dead battery injure you badly.
Page 370 8. Now connect the black negative (−) cable to 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery the negative (−) cable on the good battery. and run the engine for a while. Use a remote negative (−) terminal if the 11.
Page 371 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (−) cable from vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle with the good battery.
Page 372: All-Wheel Drive
All-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. There are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 449.
Page 373: Rear Axle
What to Use any axle, variations in the readings can be caused by factory ﬁll differences between the minimum Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine and the maximum ﬂuid volume. Also, if a vehicle what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended has just been driven before checking the ﬂuid Fluids and Lubricants on page 460.
Page 374: Front Axle
How to Check Lubricant What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 460. Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle ﬂuid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 375 How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the ﬁller plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant: • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 0 to 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) below the ﬁller plug hole.
Page 376: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement Headlamps To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 382. 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 333 for more information. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer.
Page 377: Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker And Daytime Running Lamps
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps A. Low-Beam Headlamp B. High-Beam Headlamp 3. Pull the headlamp assembly out. A. Sidemarker Lamp C. Front Turn 4. Unplug the electrical connector. B. Retainer Clip Signal Lamp D. Daytime Running 5. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and Lamp (DRL) remove it from the headlamp assembly.
Page 378 5. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the turn signal assembly. 6. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 7. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 8. Insert the bulb socket into the turn signal assembly and turn it clockwise until it locks.
Page 379: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: A. Cargo Lamp B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 2. Remove the back plate from the assembly by pressing the release tabs.
Page 380: Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps And Back-Up Lamps
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps 4. If a CHMSL bulb is replaced, put the new bulb into the socket and press it in until it is tight. and Back-up Lamps If a cargo lamp is replaced, put a new cargo lamp bulb into the socket and press To replace a taillamp bulb, do the following: it in until it is tight before turning the socket 1.
Page 381 3. Pull out the taillamp assembly. A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal C. Back-up Lamp 4. Press the release tab, if the vehicle has one, and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 6.
Page 382: License Plate Lamp
License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: Exterior Lamp Bulb Number 1. Reach under the rear bumper for the bulb Back-up, Front and Rear Turn socket. 3157 Signal, Taillamp and Stoplamps Cargo Lamps and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K...
Page 383: Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield Wiper Blade To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly do the following: Replacement 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield. Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 449 for more information. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways.
Page 384: 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 385: Tire Sidewall Labeling
20-Inch Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the If your vehicle has the optional 20-inch sidewall. The following illustrations are examples P275/55R20 size tires, they are classiﬁed as of a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. touring tires and are designed for on road use.
Page 386 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Ply Material: The type of cord and Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed number of plies in the sidewall and under to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have the tread. a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG): GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all Tire manufacturers are required to grade...
Page 387 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Speciﬁcation): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s speciﬁc tire performance criteria have a TPC speciﬁcation code molded onto the sidewall. GM’s TPC speciﬁcations meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines. (C) Dual Tire Maximum Load: Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual conﬁguration.
Page 388 Tire Size (E) Tire Identiﬁcation Number (TIN): The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire The following examples show the different parts of Identiﬁcation Number (TIN). The TIN shows a tire size. the manufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date the tire was manufactured.
Page 389: Tire Terminology And Deﬁnitions
(A) Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: The United (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of the wheel in States version of a metric tire sizing system. inches. The letters LT as the ﬁrst two characters in (F) Service Description: The service description the tire size means a light truck tire engineered indicates the load range and speed rating of a to standards set by the U.S.
Page 390 Belt: A rubber coated layer of cords that is DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall located between the plies and the tread. Cords of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance may be made from steel or other reinforcing with the U.S.
Page 391 Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on light Outward Facing Sidewall: The side of an duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that vehicles. faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears Load Index: An assigned number ranging from white lettering, or bears manufacturer, brand, 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying...
Page 392 Speed Rating: An alphanumeric code assigned Vehicle Capacity Weight: The number of to a tire indicating the maximum speed at designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs which a tire can operate. (68 kg) plus the rated cargo load. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 296.
Page 393: Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
Inﬂation - Tire Pressure A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle’s center pillar (B-pillar), below the Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to driver’s door lock post (striker). This label lists operate effectively. your vehicle’s original equipment tires and their recommended cold tire inﬂation pressures.
Page 394: Tire Inspection And Rotation
How to Check Tire Inspection and Rotation Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are (8 000 to 13 000 km). properly inﬂated simply by looking at them. Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your Radial tires may look properly inﬂated even when tires as soon as possible and check wheel...
Page 395 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under ﬁrst rotation is the most important. See Scheduled Capacities and Speciﬁcations on page 444.
Page 396: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched speciﬁc tires One way to tell when it for your vehicle. The original equipment tires is time for new tires is installed on your vehicle, when it was new, to check the treadwear were designed to meet General Motors Tire indicators, which will...
Page 397 CAUTION: CAUTION: Mixing tires could cause you to lose If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, control while driving. If you mix tires of the wheel rim ﬂanges could develop different sizes, brands, or types (radial cracks after many miles of driving. A tire and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not and/or wheel could fail suddenly, causing handle properly, and you could have a...
Page 398: 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 399: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based Quality grades can be found where applicable on on the wear rate of the tire when tested under the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and controlled conditions on a speciﬁed government maximum section width.
Page 400: 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 the and balanced carefully at the factory to give you generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat the longest tire life and best overall performance.
Page 401: Wheel Replacement
Wheel Replacement CAUTION: Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Using the wrong replacement wheels, nuts should be replaced. If the wheel leaks air, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle replace it (except some aluminum wheels, can be dangerous.
Page 402: Tire Chains
Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains CAUTION: CAUTION: Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is Do not use tire chains. There is not dangerous. You cannot know how it has enough clearance. Tire chains used on been used or how far it has been driven. a vehicle without the proper amount of It could fail suddenly and cause a crash.
Page 403: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat CAUTION: It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to much more likely to leak out slowly.
Page 404: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire CAUTION: (Continued) If a tire goes ﬂat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on from the one being changed. That would your vehicle’s hazard warning ﬂashers. See Hazard be the tire, on the other side, at the Warning Flashers on page 144 for more information.
Page 405: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools For crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger’s side second row seat. 1. If there is a cover, move the seats forward and turn the wing nut on the cover counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 406 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock, if equipped with a spare tire lock (J). To remove the spare tire lock, insert the key, turn and pull straight out. 2.
Page 407 3. Insert the hoist end 5. Use the wheel (open end) (F) of the wrench hook which extension through allows you to the hole (G) in pull the hoist cable the rear bumper. towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. 6.
Page 408: Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire
Removing the Flat Tire and 1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, Installing the Spare Tire loosen them by turning the Use the following pictures and instructions to wheel wrench remove the ﬂat tire and raise the vehicle. counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are...
Page 409 If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place 2. Use the wheel wrench and turn it the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the counterclockwise to loosen the wheel nuts. slot on the wheel, and gently pry it out. Do not remove the wheel nuts yet.
Page 410 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 A.
Page 411 Front Position - All Models Rear Position – All Models 4. Make sure the jack head is positioned so that the rear axle is resting securely between the grooves that are on the jack head. 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle.
Page 412 6. Remove all the 7. Remove any rust or wheel nuts and take dirt from the wheel off the ﬂat tire. bolts, mounting surfaces, and spare wheel. 8. Install the spare tire. CAUTION: CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Page 413 Front Position - All Models Rear Position 11. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
Page 414 CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replace them, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts.
Page 415: Secondary Latch System
Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch, do the following: Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly that has a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 416 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 405. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed.
Page 417 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 418: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 15. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and Tools and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out CAUTION: from under the vehicle. Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 419 Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in the G. Hoist Shaft I. Jack Handle spare tire carrier. Use the following art and Access Hole Extensions text to assist you: H. Wheel Wrench J. Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 1.
Page 420 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. Be sure the hoist end of the extension (F) connects to the hoist shaft (E). The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire.
Page 421 To store the jack and jack tools, do the following: A. Wing Nut E. Tool Bag 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. B. Wheel Blocks F. Mounting Bracket Push, pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the C.
Page 422: Spare Tire
3. Assemble the wheel blocks (B) and jack (G) Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire together with the wing nut (A) and than the road tires originally installed on your retaining hook (H). vehicle. This spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it is all right to drive on 4.
Page 423: Appearance Care
Do not mix tires and wheels of different sizes, When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only use because they will not ﬁt. Keep your spare tire and cleaners speciﬁcally designed for the surfaces its wheel together. If your vehicle has a spare being cleaned.
Page 424: Fabric/Carpet
• Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while vehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, cleaning. you can also obtain a product from your GM dealer • Damage to your vehicle’s interior may result to remove odors from your vehicle’s upholstery.
Page 425: Leather
Leather To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to water or club soda. remove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. necessary, a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used.
Page 426: Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Wood Panels Plastic Surfaces Use a clean cloth moistened in warm, soapy water (use mild dish washing soap). Dry the wood A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to immediately with a clean cloth. remove dust.
Page 427: Weatherstrips
Weatherstrips Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun. Use a car washing soap. Do not use strong Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them soaps or chemical detergents. Be sure to rinse the last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. vehicle well, removing all soap residue completely.
Page 428: 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 429: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Windshield and Wiper Blades Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly If the windshield is not clear after using the to keep their luster. Washing with water is all windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chatters that is usually needed.
Page 430: 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 431: 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 432: 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 433: Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Removes swirl marks, ﬁne Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish scratches, and other light surface contamination. Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax-Treated polishing cloth. Removes light scratches Cleaner Wax and protects ﬁnish. Tar and Road Oil Removes tar, road oil, Remover and asphalt.
Page 434: 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 435: Electrical System
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an Add-On Electrical Equipment internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your stop until the motor cools.
Page 436: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected The fuse block access from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit door is on the driver’s breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly side edge of the reduces the chance of ﬁres caused by electrical instrument panel.
Page 437 Fuses Usage Four-Wheel Drive System, Auxiliary Battery HTR/AC Climate Control System Power Door Lock Relay LCK (Relay) (Lock Function) HVAC 1 Climate Control System Driver’s Door Harness LT DR Connection Cruise Control, Power CRUISE Take Off (PTO) Power Door Lock Relay UNLCK (Relay) (Unlock Function) RR FOG LP...
Page 438: Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Left Turn Signals and The center instrument panel fuse block is LT TRN Sidemarkers located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column. Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake VEH STOP Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer...
Page 439: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Device Usage BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used Driver and Passenger Seat CB SEAT Module Circuit Breaker Right Power Windows Circuit CB RT DOOR Breaker SPARE Not Used Infotainment Harness...
Page 441 *1 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. Fuses Usage *2 — Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. Left Bussed Electrical Center, Door Modules, Door Locks, *3 — Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. LBEC Auxiliary Power Outlet—Rear Cargo Area and Instrument *4 —...
Page 442 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Not Used TBC IGN1 Truck Body Controller Ignition Accessory Power HI HDLP-LT High Beam Headlamp-Left AUX PWR Outlet — Console LH HID Not Used PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module Daytime Running Lamps Electronic Throttle Control, Regulated Voltage Control ETC/ECM Electronic Brake Controller Instrument Panel...
Page 443 Auxiliary Electric Cooling Fan Fuses Usage Fuse Block CRNK Starting System LO HDLP-RT Headlamp Low Beam-Right The auxiliary electric FOG LP Fog Lamps Relay cooling fan fuse block is FOG LP Fog Lamps located in the engine HORN Horn Relay compartment on Windshield Washer Pump W/S WASH...
Page 444: Capacities And Speciﬁcations
Capacities and Speciﬁcations The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 460. Capacities and Speciﬁcations Capacities Application English Metric For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood.
Page 445 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ........ 446 At Each Fuel Fill ........456 Introduction ..........446 At Least Once a Month ......457 Maintenance Requirements ......446 At Least Once a Year ....... 457 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 447 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..
Page 446: 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 447: Your Vehicle And The Environment
Your Vehicle and the Environment Using the Maintenance Schedule Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep We at General Motors want to help you keep your your vehicle in good working condition, but also vehicle in good working condition. But we do helps the environment.
Page 448 This schedule is for vehicles that: • CAUTION: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits. You will ﬁnd these limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Performing maintenance work on a See Loading Your Vehicle on page 296. vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do •...
Page 449: Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance If you want to purchase service information, see Service Publications Ordering Information on When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message page 487. comes on, it means that service is required for your Owner Checks and Services on page 456 tells you vehicle.
Page 450 If the engine oil life system is ever reset Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if the accidentally, you must service your vehicle within CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes on 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service. within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased Remember to reset the oil life system whenever or Maintenance II was performed.
Page 451 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and ﬁlter. See Engine Oil on page 336. Reset oil life system. • • See Engine Oil Life System on page 339. An Emission Control Service. • • Lubricate chassis components. See footnote #. •...
Page 452: 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 453: Maintenance Footnotes
Additional Required Services (cont’d) 25,000 50,000 75,000 100,000 125,000 150,000 Service and Miles (Kilometers) (40 000) (80 000) (120 000) (160 000) (200 000) (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspect spark • plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Engine cooling system service (or every ﬁve years, whichever occurs ﬁrst).
Page 454 (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chaﬁng, your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for anchorages are working properly.
Page 455 (h) Change automatic transmission ﬂuid and ﬁlter (j) A ﬂuid loss in any vehicle system could indicate if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or a problem. Have the system inspected and more of these conditions: repaired and the ﬂuid level checked. Add ﬂuid if needed.
Page 456: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if These owner checks and services should be necessary. See Engine Oil on page 336 for performed at the intervals speciﬁed to help further details.
Page 457: 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 not CAUTION: forget to check the spare tire. See Inﬂation - Tire Pressure on page 393.
Page 458 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Ignition Transmission Lock Check Control System Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position. CAUTION: • The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
Page 459 Parking Brake and Automatic Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check brake, set the parking brake. • To check the parking brake’s holding ability: CAUTION: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Page 460: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants Windshield ® GM Optikleen Washer Solvent. Washer Fluids and lubricants identiﬁed below by name, GM Power Steering Fluid part number, or speciﬁcation may be obtained Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, from your dealer. System in Canada 89021186).
Page 461 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Tailgate Handle Axle Lubricant Pivot Points, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Front and (GM Part No. U.S. 12378261, Hinges, Latch (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Rear Axle in Canada 10953455) meeting Bolt, and in Canada 10953474). GM Speciﬁcation 9986115.
Page 462: Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts listed below by name, part number or speciﬁcation can be obtained from your GM dealer. ® Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25313349 A1518C Oil Filter 89017524 PF48 Spark Plugs 12571164 41-985 Windshield Wiper Blades...
Page 463: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing (A) Air Conditioning Compressor...
Page 464: 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 446. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 456 can be added on the following record pages.
Page 465 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 466 Maintenance Record (cont’d) Odometer Maintenance I or Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Maintenance II...
Page 467: Customer Assistance Information
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ..468 Reporting Safety Defects ......486 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ....468 Reporting Safety Defects to the Online Owner Center ......... 471 United States Government ..... 486 Customer Assistance for Text Reporting Safety Defects to the Telephone (TTY) Users ......
Page 468: Customer Assistance And Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern Information cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, in the U.S., contact the GMC Consumer Relations Manager by calling Customer Satisfaction Procedure 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Customer Assistance prompt).
Page 469 When contacting GMC, please remember that You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer’s the toll-free telephone number or write them at the facility. That is why we suggest you follow following address: Step One ﬁrst if you have a concern.
Page 470 STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event For further information concerning eligibility in that you do not feel your concerns have been the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan addressed after following the procedure outlined in (CAMVAP), call toll-free 1-800-207-0685. steps 1 and 2, General Motors of Canada Alternatively, you may call the General Motors Limited wants you to be aware of its participation...
Page 471: 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 472: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 number for assistance. However, if a customer 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail GMC, the letter should be Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 addressed to: www.gmcanada.com 1-800-263-3777 (English)
Page 473: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
All Overseas Locations GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Customer Assistance Center This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, Paseo de la Reforma # 2740 can reimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost...
Page 474: Roadside Assistance Program
Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year customer to get to the nearest service station As the owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are (approximately $5 in the U.S. and 10 litres automatically enrolled in the GMC Roadside in Canada).
Page 475 • Additional Services for Canadian Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway or Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for Customers warranty service or in the event of a • Trip Routing Service: Upon Request, vehicle-disabling accident. Winch-out Roadside Assistance will send you detailed, assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, computer-personalized maps, highlighting your mud, or snow.
Page 476 • In many instances, mechanical failures are covered Trip Interruption Beneﬁts and Assistance: under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. In the event of a warranty related vehicle However, when other services are utilized, our disablement, while en route and over Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain 250 kilometres from original point of departure, any payment obligations you might incur.
Page 477: Courtesy Transportation
Courtesy Transportation GMC and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to limit services or reimbursement To enhance your ownership experience, we and to an owner or driver when, in their sole our participating dealers are proud to offer...
Page 478 Scheduling Service Appointments Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed When your vehicle requires warranty service, you while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, should contact your dealer and request an GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by appointment.
Page 479 Additional Program Information In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, All program options, such as shuttle service, may limited reimbursement for reasonable fuel not be available at every dealer. Please contact expenses may be available. Claim amounts should your dealer for speciﬁc information about reﬂect actual costs and be supported by original availability.
Page 480: Vehicle Data Collection And Event Data Recorders
Vehicle Data Collection and such as data related to engine speed, brake application, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety Event Data Recorders belt usage, airbag readiness, airbag performance, and the severity of a collision. This information Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles, has been used to improve vehicle crash has a number of sophisticated computer systems performance and may be used to improve crash...
Page 481: Collision Damage Repair
Collision Damage Repair In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is • use the data for GM research needs, damaged, have the damage repaired by a qualiﬁed •...
Page 482 Repair Facility Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. These parts are typically removed GM also recommends that you choose a collision from vehicles that were total losses in prior repair facility that meets your needs before you accidents.
Page 483 • If your vehicle is leased, the leasing company Give only the necessary and requested may require you to have insurance that assures information to police and other parties involved repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment in the accident. Do not discuss your personal Manufacturer (OEM) parts or Genuine condition, mental frame of mind, or anything Manufacturer replacement parts.
Page 484 • • Gather the important information you will Choose a reputable collision repair facility for need from the other driver. Things like name, your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer address, phone number, driver’s license or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, damage, make sure you are comfortable with model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation...
Page 485 Managing the Vehicle Damage Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Repair Process Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance In the event that your vehicle requires damage coverage does not pay the full cost. repairs, GM recommends that you take an active If another party’s insurance company is paying role in its repair.
Page 486: Reporting Safety Defects
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to (1-800-462-8782), or write: http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:...
Page 487: Service Publications Ordering Information
Service Bulletins In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: Service Bulletins give technical service information General Motors of Canada Limited needed to knowledgeably service General Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005 Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains 1908 Colonel Sam Drive instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7...
Page 488 Owner Information ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for Eastern Time owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual For Credit Card Orders Only will include the Maintenance Schedule for all (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), visit Helm, Inc.
Page 489 All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) System ....259 Antenna, Fixed Mast ........249 Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..... 324 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Accessory Power Outlet(s) ......158 Antenna System ........250 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ....257 Vehicle ............79 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ..
Page 490 Ashtray(s) ............ 159 Audio System(s) .......... 206 Battery ............365 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ....245 Run-Down Protection ....... 158 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ..247 Battery Warning Light ........174 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .... 249 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ....
Page 491 Child Restraints (cont.) Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..51 Calibration ........... 115 Older Children ........... 38 California Fuel ..........327 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear California Proposition 65 Warning ....325 Seat Position .......... 58 Canadian Owners ........... 3 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Capacities and Speciﬁcations ......
Page 492 Climate Control System Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Dual Automatic ......... 160 Reporting Safety Defects to the Outlet Adjustment ........167 United States Government ....486 Collision Damage Repair ......481 Roadside Assistance Program ....474 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ....35 Service Publications Ordering Compass .............
Page 493 Driving Electrical System (cont.) At Night ........... 279 Power Windows and Other Power City ............284 Options ..........435 Defensive ..........252 Underhood Fuse Block ......439 Drunken ........... 253 Windshield Wiper Fuses ......435 Freeway ........... 285 Engine Hill and Mountain Roads ......288 Air Cleaner/Filter ........
Page 494 Fuel (cont.) Gasoline Speciﬁcations ......326 Filter Low Warning Light ........185 Engine Air Cleaner ........341 Fuses Finish Damage ..........431 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..438 Fixed Mast Antenna ........249 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...... 436 Flashers, Hazard Warning ......
Page 495 Hazard Warning Flashers ......144 Ignition Positions ......... 100 Head Restraints ..........14 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ..41 Headlamps ......... 152, 376 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ....... 393 Automatic Headlamp System ....154 Instrument Panel Bulb Replacement ........376 Overview ..........
Page 496 Lamps (cont.) Locks Dome Lamp Override ....... 157 Delayed Locking ........92 Fog ............155 Door ............90 Front Reading .......... 157 Power Door ..........91 Puddle ............. 155 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..92 LATCH System Loss of Control ........... 264 Child Restraints .........
Page 497 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Scheduled Maintenance ......449 Odometer ............ 170 Using ............447 Odometer, Trip ..........170 Your Vehicle and the Environment .... 447 Off-Road Driving .......... 265 Malfunction Indicator Light ......180 Off-Road Recovery ........261 Memory Seat and Mirrors ......10 Message Engine .............
Page 498 Paint, Damage ..........431 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 21 Park (P) Shifting Into ..........110 Shifting Out of ......... 112 Parking Radios ............206 Brake ............109 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ..247 Over Things That Burn ......112 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ....
Page 499 Reclining Seatbacks, Power ......12 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..460 Safety Belt Recovery Hooks .......... 295 Reminder Light ........171 Recreational Vehicle Towing ......303 Safety Belts Remote Keyless Entry System ...... 86 Care of ............ 426 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ..87 Driver Position ...........
Page 500 Securing a Child Restraint Starting Your Engine ........102 Rear Seat Position ........58 Steering ............259 Right Front Seat Position ......60 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....245 Security Light ..........183 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ......144 Service ............324 Storage Areas Accessories and Modiﬁcations ....
Page 501 Tires ............384 Tonneau Cover ..........136 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Tow/Haul Mode ........... 108 Cleaning ..........430 Tow/Haul Mode Light ........184 Buying New Tires ........396 Towing Chains ............. 402 Recreational Vehicle ......... 303 Changing a Flat Tire ........ 404 Towing a Trailer ........
Page 502 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..... 400 Vehicle Different Size ........... 398 Control ............. 256 Replacement ..........401 Damage Warnings ........5 Where to Put the Restraint ......50 Loading ............ 296 Windows ............94 Symbols ............5 Power ............95 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......

GMC Sierra Denali Classic 2007 Owner's Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

All-Wheel Drive

Rear Axle

Front Axle

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Quick Links

Chapters

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