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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23

Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32

Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-73

Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-94

Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16

Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-60

Object Detection Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64

2010 GMC Sierra Owner Manual

Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73

Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-83

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-50

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-85

Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-48

Service and Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Checking Things Under the Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Rear Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54

Four-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56

Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

Noise Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-59

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Page 1 2010 GMC Sierra Owner Manual In Brief ..........1-1 Universal Home Remote System .
Page 2 2010 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Headlamp Aiming ....... 6-60 Maintenance Schedule ......7-1 Bulb Replacement .
Page 3: Canadian Owners
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name General Motors of Canada To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Limited for GMC Division wherever it appears in this index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list manual.
Page 4: Vehicle Symbols
Safety Warnings and Symbols A circle with a slash through it is a safety Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this symbol which means Do manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or Not, Do not do this, or reduce them.
Page 5 Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols that may be found on : Fuses the vehicle and what they mean. For more information : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on the symbol, refer to the index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Airbag Readiness Light...
Page 6 NOTES...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Section 1 In Brief Instrument Panel ........1-2 Vehicle Features .
Page 8 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version)
Page 9 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 29. P. Horn on page 4 3. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 4. Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 148 (If Equipped). C. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 4 50. R.
Page 10 Instrument Panel (Premium Version)
Page 11 A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4 29. P. Tilt Wheel on page 4 3. B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4 4. Q. Horn on page 4 3. C. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4 30. R. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4 148. D.
Page 12: Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information Press to lock all doors. This section provides a brief overview about some of Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. the important features that may or may not be on your Press and release to locate the vehicle. specific vehicle.
Page 13: Canceling A Remote Start
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat Power Door Locks the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start If available, these switches are located on the front can be extended only once. doors. Canceling a Remote Start : Press to unlock the doors.
Page 14 Power Windows Power Sliding Rear Window If available, the power On vehicles with a power window switches are sliding rear window, the located on each of the switch is located in the side doors in the front and overhead console. rear, if equipped.
Page 15: Seat Adjustment
Seat Adjustment Power Seats Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. If equipped, the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seats.
Page 16 Manual Lumbar Power Lumbar If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Increase or decrease lumbar support by turning the knob forward or rearward. If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. On vehicles with two-way lumbar, press and hold the top of the control to increase lumbar support.
Page 17: Manual Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks Power Reclining Seatbacks If equipped, this control is located on the outboard side If available, this control is located on the outboard side of the seat. of the seat. To recline the seatback: To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.
Page 18: Memory Features
Memory Features Heated Seats This vehicle may have the memory package. On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls are located on the driver and passenger doors. The controls for this feature are located on the : Press to heat the seatback only. driver door, and are used : Press to heat the seat and seatback.
Page 19: Safety Belt
Safety Belt Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbags, seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position...
Page 20: Mirror Adjustment
The passenger airbag status indicator will be Mirror Adjustment visible on the overhead console when the vehicle Exterior Mirrors is started. Vehicles with outside power mirrors and foldaway mirrors have controls located on the driver door. United States Canada See Passenger Sensing System on page 2 86 for important information.
Page 21: Power Foldaway Mirrors
Power Foldaway Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out to the driving push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror position.
Page 22: Steering Wheel Adjustment
Steering Wheel Adjustment Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. The tilt lever is located on the lower left side of the The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the steering column.
Page 23: Interior Lighting
Interior Lighting Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in the overhead Dome Lamps console, press the button located next to the lamp to The dome lamps come on when any door is opened. turn it on or off. They turn off after all the doors are closed. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in other The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning the locations.
Page 24: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns off the automatic headlamps and daytime running lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp control to the off position again to turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 25: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Control System (With Heater Only) These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) A. Fan Control B. Temperature Control C. Air Delivery Mode Control A. Fan Control D. Air Conditioning B. Temperature Control E.
Page 26 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode A. Driver and Passenger G. Air Delivery Mode Temperature Controls Control B. Fan Control H. Display C. AUTO I. Power Button D. Defrost J. Rear Window The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the Defogger shift lever.
Page 27 Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering Manual Transfer Case column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 3 30. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
Page 28: Electronic Transfer Case
Electronic Transfer Case Automatic Transfer Case This transfer case knob is located next to the steering This transfer case knob is located next to the steering column. column. Each transfer case design offers different drive options. The list below described the different drive options that may be available.
Page 29: Vehicle Features
AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Drive): This setting is Vehicle Features ideal for use when road surface traction conditions are variable. Radio(s) (Four-Wheel High): Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case to Neutral only when towing the vehicle.
Page 30: Storing A Favorite Station
Storing a Favorite Station : Select radio stations. : Seek or scan stations. A maximum of 36 stations can be stored as favorites using the six softkeys located below the radio station : Press to display additional text information related to frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button.
Page 31: Satellite Radio
Satellite Radio Steering Wheel Controls XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the For vehicles with audio 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian steering wheel controls, provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of some audio controls programming and commercial-free music, can be adjusted at coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
Page 32: Navigation System
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used SRCE: Press to switch between the radio, CD, and for in the vehicle.
Page 33 Driver Information Center (DIC) : Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy, fuel used, The DIC display is located at the bottom of the timer, and transmission temperature. The compass and instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of outside air temperature will also be shown in the many vehicle systems and enables access to the display.
Page 34: Cruise Control
Vehicle Customization Cruise Control Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the The cruise control buttons DIC buttons next to the steering wheel. These features are located on left side of include: the steering wheel. Language Door Lock and Unlock Settings RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Lighting Chime Volume...
Page 35: Power Outlets
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Power Outlets The rear vision camera displays a view of the area Accessory power outlets can be used to connect behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular R (Reverse) on the inside rear view mirror or the telephone.
Page 36: Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System Sunroof Extended Cab The sunroof switch is located on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage door openers, security systems, and home automation devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle.
Page 37 Crew Cab Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver There are two sunroof side switch until the sunroof reaches the desired switches located in the position. To express-close the sunroof, fully press and overhead console above release the front of the driver side switch.
Page 38: Performance And Maintenance
Performance and Maintenance Tire Pressure Monitor This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor ® StabiliTrak System (TPMS). The vehicle may have a traction control system that The Tire Pressure limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that assists Monitor alerts you when a with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving significant reduction in conditions.
Page 39: Resetting The Oil Life System
The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low tire On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire as follows: maintenance. It is the driver s responsibility to maintain 1.
Page 40: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This...
Page 41 : Push this red emergency button to get priority help Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/gmc from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors. (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). : Push this button for hands free, voice activated calling and to give voice commands for turn by turn ®...
Page 42: Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless OnStar service at any particular time or place. Some service provider for service in that area. OnStar service examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or...
Page 43 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Head Restraints ........2-3 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .
Page 44 Section 2 Seats and Restraint System Airbag System ........2-73 Passenger Sensing System .
Page 45: Head Restraints
Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING: With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 46: Front Seats
Front Seats Manual Seats WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 47: Power Seats
If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved Power Seats forward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. Driver's Seat with Power Seat Control, Power Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat Recline, and Power Lumbar shown is locked in place.
Page 48: Manual Lumbar
Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust your Manual Lumbar vehicle's power seat: Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down.
Page 49: Power Lumbar
Power Lumbar The vehicle may have 4 way lumbar. To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control.
Page 50: Memory Seat, Mirrors, And Pedals
Heated Seats turn the heat to the seat off. Indicator lights will show the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. WARNING: The heated seats will be canceled 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off. To use the heated seat feature after restarting the vehicle, press the heated seat or If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to seatback button again.
Page 51 If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter To save seating positions in memory: your vehicle and the remote recall memory feature is 1. Adjust the driver's seatback recliner, both outside on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror, and adjustable mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals to a pedal movements will occur.
Page 52: Reclining Seatbacks
Easy Exit Seat Reclining Seatbacks The control for this feature is located on the driver s door panel between buttons 1 and 2. WARNING: With the vehicle in P (Park), the driver's seat exit position can be recalled by pressing the exit button. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to You will hear a single beep, and the driver s seat will adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is...
Page 53 WARNING: 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 54 Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the used to operate them is located on the outboard side of seatback and the seatback will return to the upright the seat(s).
Page 55: Seatback Latches
Power Reclining Seatbacks Seatback Latches The front seatbacks tilt forward to allow access to the rear of the cab. To tilt the seatback forward, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.
Page 56: Rear Seat Operation
Rear Seats 2. Pull the seat cushion up until it latches with the seatback. 3. After latching the seat cushion up, pull forward on Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab it to make sure it is locked. Full Bench) To fold the seat down, do the following: Folding the Rear Seat 1.
Page 57: Rear Seat Operation
Rear Seat Operation (All Split Bench To return the seat to the normal seating position, slowly pull the seat cushion down. and Hybrid Full Bench) Folding Rear Seat WARNING: On a vehicle with a second row 60/40 split seat either side of the rear seat may be folded for added cargo A safety belt that is improperly routed, not space.
Page 58: Safety Belts
Safety Belts WARNING: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone People riding on the tailgate (if equipped) can This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts easily lose their balance and fall even when the properly. It also tells you some things you should not do vehicle is operated at low speeds.
Page 59: Why Safety Belts Work
In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law Why Safety Belts Work requires wearing safety belts. Here is why: When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have it goes.
Page 60 Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. 2-18...
Page 61 The person keeps going until stopped by something. or the instrument panel... In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 2-19...
Page 62: Questions And Answers About Safety Belts
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Page 63: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from How to Wear Safety Belts Properly home, why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of adult size. A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a Be aware that there are special things to know about crash even one that is not your fault...
Page 64 First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones belt, there is important information you should know. and you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen.
Page 65 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 snugly against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose.
Page 66 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 on 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 67 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 on the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Page 68 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 on the abdomen, not on the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.
Page 69 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 70 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt. Your body could move too far forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 71 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING: 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 72: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. If the vehicle is a regular cab, then all seating positions The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 73 If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, when 3. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. using the lap-shoulder belt in a rear center seating Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. position of a crew-cab, tilt the latch plate and keep If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt pulling the safety belt until it can be buckled.
Page 74 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment later in this section. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is out of the way.
Page 75: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster On the extended cab, push down on the release The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the button (A) and move the driver and right front passenger. height adjuster to the desired position. Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt is centered on the shoulder.
Page 76: Safety Belt Pretensioners
Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort outboard occupants. Although the safety belt guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for safety belt assembly.
Page 77 Here is how to install a comfort guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Remove the guide from its storage clip on the interior body. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.
Page 78 WARNING: 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 79: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Lap Belt (Crew and Extended Cab) Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant This section is only for the lap belt. To learn how to women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts.
Page 80: 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 81: Child Restraints
Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder belt Older Children until the child passes the below fit test: Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the knees bend at the seat edge? If yes, continue.
Page 82 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? WARNING: A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face Never do this. or neck.
Page 83 WARNING: Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, the child would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 84: Infants And Young Children
Infants and Young Children Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its infants and all other children. Neither the distance airbag system is designed for them.
Page 85 WARNING: (Continued) forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you must secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go. WARNING: Never do this. Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed.
Page 86 Q: What are the different types of add-on child restraints? WARNING: (Continued) A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in four basic types. and its head weighs so much compared with the Selection of a particular restraint should take into rest of its body.
Page 87: Child Restraint Systems
Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat (A) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. A booster seat (C-D) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle's safety belt system.
Page 88 Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in To help reduce the chance of injury, the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint systems the Vehicle must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by the LATCH system.
Page 89: Where To Put The Restraint
Securing the Child Within the Child We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child Restraint riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; an older child riding in a booster seat;...
Page 90: Position
A label on the sun visor says, Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to the WARNING: (Continued) rear-facing child is so great, if the airbag deploys. Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear WARNING: seat, even if the airbag is off.
Page 91: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)
If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a rear-facing properly installed using the anchors, or use the vehicle's child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, safety belts to secure the restraint, following the even if the airbag is off.
Page 92: Top Tether Anchor
Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower anchors (A) are metal bars built into the vehicle. A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraint There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the position that will accommodate a child restraint with vehicle.
Page 93 Some child restraints that have a top tether are (Top Tether Anchor): designed for use with or without the top tether being Seating positions with top attached. Others require the top tether always to be tether anchors. attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached.
Page 94 (Top Tether Anchor): For regular cab models, Seating positions with top there is an anchor symbol tether anchors. on the covers to assist you in locating the top (Lower Anchor): tether anchors. Seating positions with two lower anchors. Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat For crew and extended cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors...
Page 95 Crew Cab Shown, Extended Cab Similar For crew and extended cab models, the top tether anchors are the loops located near the top of the Regular Cab seatback for each rear seating position. These loops Do not install a child restraint in the center seat position. will be used to route the top tether through, as well as, See Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat to secure the top tether in the vehicle.
Page 96: Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System
Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that WARNING: the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must Do not attach more than one child restraint to a be attached.
Page 97 Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub 1. 2. Find the top tether anchor. against the vehicle s safety belts. This may damage 1. 3. Remove the cover to expose the anchor. these parts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts 1.
Page 98: Seat Position
Crew and Extended Cab Models If the position you are using has an adjustable 1. Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the headrest or head restraint lower anchors. If the child restraint does not have and you are using a lower attachments or the desired seating position single tether, raise the does not have lower anchors, secure the child...
Page 99 2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop), if your vehicle has one. Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps: Example Rear Driver's Side Position 2.
Page 100: Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch)
2. 2. When using a child restraint with a top tether Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear in the rear center position: Seat Position A. Route the top tether (B) through the When securing a child restraint in a rear seating center loop (D), and behind the inboard position, study the instructions that came with the child passenger side headrest or head...
Page 101 If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 2 47. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 102 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 5. To tighten the belt, push down on the child 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 103: Securing A Child Restraint In The Center Front Seat Position
6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding Center Front Seat Position the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 49 for more information.
Page 104 Securing a Child Restraint in the WARNING: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position (With Passenger Sensing System) forward-facing child restraint can be seriously This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag secure a forward-facing child restraint.
Page 105 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a rear-facing child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, that came with the child restraint.
Page 106 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 2-64...
Page 107 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 49 for more information.
Page 108 Securing a Child Restraint in the WARNING: (Continued) Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) injured or killed if the right front passenger airbag This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to inflates and the passenger seat is in a forward secure a forward-facing child restraint.
Page 109 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a WARNING: top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and be anchored.
Page 110 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. Position the release button so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. 2-68...
Page 111 7. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 49. 8.
Page 112: Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front
Securing a Child Restraint in the If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a rear-facing Right Front Seat Position (Heavy child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, Duty Crew Cab Only) even if the airbag is off.
Page 113 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
Page 114 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on page 2 49 for more information. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.
Page 115: Airbag System
Airbag System Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags The vehicle has the following airbags: are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate very A frontal airbag for the driver.
Page 116 WARNING: WARNING: Airbags inflate with great force, faster than the Children who are up against, or very close to, any blink of an eye. Anyone who is up against, or very airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or close to, any airbag when it inflates can be killed.
Page 117: 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 4 33 for more information.
Page 118 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar The right front passenger airbag is in the instrument If the vehicle has seat mounted side impact airbags for panel on the passenger's side. the driver and right front passenger, they are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door.
Page 119 WARNING: If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag...
Page 120: When Should An Airbag Inflate
When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds. For example: Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to If the vehicle hits a stationary object, the airbags severe frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce the could inflate at a different crash speed than if the potential for severe injuries mainly to the driver's or right vehicle hits a moving object.
Page 121 If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) of your The vehicle may or may not have seat mounted side vehicle is 8,500 lb (3 855 kg) or above, the vehicle has impact and roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System on single stage airbags. If the GVWR is below 8,500 lb page 2 73.
Page 122: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Airbags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Frontal airbags distribute the force of the impact In a deployment event, the sensing system sends an more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping electrical signal triggering a release of gas from the the occupant more gradually.
Page 123: What Will You See After An Airbag
What Will You See After an Airbag WARNING: Inflates? After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted side impact When an airbag inflates, there may be dust in the airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so quickly that air. This dust could cause breathing problems for some people may not even realize an airbag inflated.
Page 124 The vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag, the doors, turn on the interior lamps and hazard warning windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the inflate.
Page 125 Airbag Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the right front passenger position is a If one of the switches pictured in the following member of a passenger risk group identified by the illustrations is located in the glove box, the vehicle has national government as follows: an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually...
Page 126 Medical Condition. A passenger has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: Causes the passenger airbag to pose a special risk for the passenger; and Makes the potential harm from the passenger airbag in a crash greater than the potential harm from turning off the airbag and allowing the passenger, even if belted, to hit the dashboard or windshield in a crash.
Page 127 WARNING: If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system. For example, the right front passenger airbag could inflate even though the airbag on-off switch is turned off. To help avoid injury to yourself or others, have the vehicle serviced right away.
Page 128: Passenger Sensing System
Passenger Sensing System if equipped, you may not see the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will be visible. See following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 36.
Page 129 If the vehicle does not have a rear seat that will WARNING: accommodate a rear-facing child restraint, a rear-facing child restraint should not be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off seriously injured or killed if the right front the right front passenger frontal airbag if:...
Page 130 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the posture and body build. Everyone in your vehicle who right front passenger frontal airbag, the off indicator will has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off. See properly whether or not there is an airbag for that Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4 36.
Page 131 If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child 5. If, after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, turn the Restraint vehicle off. Then slightly recline the vehicle seatback and adjust the seat cushion, if adjustable, If a child restraint has been installed and the on to make sure that the vehicle seatback is not indicator is lit:...
Page 132 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an If this happens, use the following steps to allow the system to detect that person and enable the right front Adult-Size Occupant passenger frontal airbag: 1. Turn the vehicle off. 2. Remove any additional material from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 133 Additional Factors Affecting System aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for your specific vehicle. See Adding Equipment to Your Operation Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92 for more information about modifications that can affect how the Safety belts help keep the passenger in position on the system operates.
Page 134: Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced. Q: Is there anything I might add to or change about There are parts of the airbag system in several places the vehicle that could keep the airbags from around the vehicle.
Page 135 In addition, the vehicle may have a passenger Q: What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep the sensing system for the right front passenger's airbags from working properly? position, which includes sensors that are part of the A: We have designed our airbag systems to work passenger's seat.
Page 136: Restraint System Check
Restraint System Check Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled Checking the Restraint Systems maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. See Airbag Readiness Light Safety Belts on page 4 33 for more information. Notice: If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, or broken, the airbag may not work properly.
Page 137: Replacing Restraint System Parts After A
Replacing Restraint System Parts If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a Crash After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during WARNING: any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 138 NOTES 2-96...
Page 139 Section 3 Features and Controls Keys ..........3-3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle .
Page 140 Section 3 Features and Controls Park Tilt Mirrors ....... . 3-63 Storage Areas .
Page 141: Keys
Keys WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function with the keys in the ignition and children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Page 142: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key Changes or modifications to this system by other than is needed. an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in the vehicle, you may have to damage the vehicle to get in.
Page 143: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (Lock): Press to lock all the doors. Operation If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash once to indicate locking has The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter functions occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps work up to 195 feet (60 m) away from the vehicle.
Page 144: Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle
Programming Transmitters to the (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to locate the vehicle. The turn signal lamps flash and Vehicle the horn sounds three times. Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will Press and hold for more than two seconds to work.
Page 145: Remote Vehicle Start
Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. This feature allows you to start the engine from outside of the vehicle. It may also start up the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. Normal operation of the system will return after the key is turned to the ON/RUN position.
Page 146 Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle is low When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on fuel. Your vehicle may run out of fuel. on and remain on while the vehicle is running. If the vehicle is left running it will automatically shut If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the RKE off after 10 minutes unless a time extension has transmitter functions will have an increased range of...
Page 147: Remote Start Ready
The vehicle can be remote started two separate times Also, the engine will turn off during a remote vehicle between driving sequences. The engine will run for start if the coolant temperature gets too high or if the oil 10 minutes after each remote start. pressure gets low.
Page 148: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks WARNING: (Continued) Door Locks Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out. A child can be WARNING: overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 149: Power Door Locks
Power Door Locks This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. You can program this feature using the Driver With power door locks, the switches on the front doors Information Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCK can be used to lock and unlock the vehicle.
Page 150: Rear Door Security Locks
Rear Door Security Locks To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it Your vehicle has rear door security locks. These so the slot is in the horizontal position. prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from 2.
Page 151: Lockout Protection
Lockout Protection Rear Doors This feature protects you from locking the key in the Extended Cab vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a front door Your vehicle may have a rear access door(s) that allows is open. easier access to the rear area of the extended cab.
Page 152: Tailgate
Tailgate To open a rear access door from the inside, the front door must be WARNING: opened first. Then, use the handle located on the inside of the rear access It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, door to open. even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds.
Page 153: Tailgate Removal
Tailgate Removal 2. With the tailgate about halfway open, lift the right edge of the tailgate from the lower pivot. The tailgate can be removed to allow for different On vehicles with the tailgate assist feature, raise loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed the tailgate nearly all the way to the closed position without assistance, you may want someone to assist prior to removing the left edge.
Page 154: Windows
Windows WARNING: 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 155: Manual Windows
Manual Windows Turn the hand crank on each door to manually raise or lower the manual windows. Power Windows WARNING: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could Crew Cab shown operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 156: Power Sliding Rear Window
Express Down Windows Power Sliding Rear Window Vehicles with the express down feature allow the driver On vehicles with a power and front passenger windows to be lowered without sliding rear window, the holding the switch. Press down fully on the window switch is located in the switch, then release, to activate the express down overhead console.
Page 157: Sun Visors
Sun Visors To arm the theft-deterrent system: Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Swing the sun 1. Open the door. visor to the side to cover the side window. 2. Lock the door with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 158: Testing The Alarm
The theft-deterrent system will not activate if the doors Testing the Alarm are locked with the vehicle's key or the manual door To test the alarm: lock. It activates only if you use the power door lock switch with the door open or the RKE transmitter. You 1.
Page 159: Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer
® PASS-Key III+ Electronic You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. Immobilizer The security light will come on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 21 for ®...
Page 160 ® It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ decoder to learn 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to LOCK/ the transponder value of a new or replacement key. OFF, and remove the key. Up to 10 keys may be programmed for the vehicle. The 4.
Page 161: Starting And Operating Your Vehicle
Avoid making hard stops for the first Starting and Operating Your 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time Vehicle the 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 Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate...
Page 162: Ignition Positions
Ignition Positions A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition. It also locks the transmission on automatic transmission The ignition switch has vehicles. The key can be removed in LOCK/OFF. four different positions. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF.
Page 163: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets things like Retained Accessory Power (RAP) the radio and the windshield wipers operate while the The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to engine is off. Use this position if the vehicle must be 10 minutes after the engine is turned off: pushed or towed.
Page 164: Starting The Engine
Starting the Engine The vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. This feature assists in starting the engine ® If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see and protects components. If the ignition key is ® the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. turned to the START position, and then released when the engine begins cranking, the engine will If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode...
Page 165: Fast Idle System
2. If the engine does not start after 5 10 seconds, Fast Idle System especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or Fast Idle System with Switch 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way to the If the vehicle has this floor and holding it there as you hold the key in feature it is available only...
Page 166: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedal
To control the fast idle: Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal To Enable the Fast idle, press and release the On vehicles with this feature, you can change the Cruise Control On/Off button and ensure that the position of the throttle and brake pedals. LED is lit.
Page 167: Engine Coolant Heater
The vehicle may have a memory function which lets pedal settings be saved and recalled. See Memory WARNING: Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 2 8 for more information. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could Engine Coolant Heater cause an electrical shock.
Page 168: Active Fuel Management
Active Fuel Management Vehicles with V8 engines may have Active Fuel Management . This system allows the engine to operate on either all or half of its cylinders, depending on the driving conditions. When less power is required, such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in the half cylinder mode, allowing the vehicle to achieve better fuel economy.
Page 169 P (Park): This position locks the rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because WARNING: the vehicle cannot move easily. When parked on a hill, especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the vehicle will be might notice an increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park).
Page 170 N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not D (Drive): This position is for normal driving. It provides connect with the wheels. To restart when you are the best fuel economy. If you need more power for already moving, use N (Neutral) only. Also, use passing, and you are: N (Neutral) when the vehicle is being towed.
Page 171 The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjusts M (Manual Mode): This position is available on vehicles ® ® the transmission shifting to the current driving with the Allison Transmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed conditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts and transmission.
Page 172 ® ® 1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic 4-Speed transmission Range Selection Mode (Allison this position reduces vehicle speed even more than ® Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Transmission) 2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in 1 (First) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission does not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.
Page 173 To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 3 36. 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and 2.
Page 174: Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the tow/haul on and off by pressing the button. When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 4 48 for more information.
Page 175 ® Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Transmission reduce shift cycling, providing increased performance, vehicle control, and transmission cooling when towing ® or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic or hauling heavy loads. Transmission) Turn the tow/haul mode on and off by pressing the button, located on the end of the shift lever. When the tow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster will come on.
Page 176: Automatic Transmission
® Grade Braking (Allison Transmission Cruise Grade Braking (Allison ® ® ® or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transmission or Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Transmission) Automatic Transmission) The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by Cruise Grade Braking assists when driving on a pressing the button on the end of the shift control lever.
Page 177: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle The front axle engages and disengages automatically If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send the when you shift the transfer case. Some delay for the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra axle to engage or disengage is normal.
Page 178 Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement in A Four-Wheel Drive four-wheel drive for an extended period of time can indicator light comes on cause premature wear on the vehicle's powertrain. when you shift into Do not drive on clean, dry pavement in Four-Wheel four-wheel drive and the Drive for extended periods of time.
Page 179 N (Neutral): Shift to this setting only when the vehicle A parking brake symbol needs to be towed. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on is located next to the page 5 49 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 5 48. N (Neutral) symbol as a reminder to set the (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for parking brake before...
Page 180 When Using the Manual Transfer Case Shifting from Two-Wheel-Drive High to Four-Wheel-Drive High Shifting should be made using quick motions. Shifting slowly may make it more difficult to shift. Shifts between Two-Wheel-Drive High and Four-Wheel-Drive High can be made at any vehicle You may notice that it is harder to shift when the speed.
Page 181 Shifting In or Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low WARNING: (Continued) Notice: Shifting the transfer case into Four-Wheel-Drive Low while moving at speeds faster than 5 km/h (3 mph) may cause premature injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before wear to the transfer case, and may cause the gears placing the transfer case in Neutral.
Page 182 Shifting In or Out of Neutral Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle Driving Conditions set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission into N (Neutral). Normal Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into or Severe out of the N (Neutral) position.
Page 183 (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for WARNING: driving in most street and highway situations. The front axle is not engaged in Two-Wheel Drive. This setting also provides the best fuel economy. Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause (Four-Wheel-Drive High): Use the the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is...
Page 184 Shifting Into Two-Wheel-Drive High Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel-Drive High position. flashing could damage the transfer case. To help This can be done at any speed, except when shifting avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the from Four-Wheel-Drive Low.
Page 185 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High switch position when the To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low to vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the Four-Wheel-Drive Four-Wheel-Drive High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High, High, or Two-Wheel-Drive High indicator light will flash the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph for 30 seconds but will not complete the shift unless...
Page 186 7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer 3. Turn the transfer case dial to case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission Two-Wheel-Drive High. to R (Reverse) for one second, then shift the After the transfer case has shifted out of transmission to D (Drive) for one second.
Page 187 Automatic Transfer Case (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. The front The transfer case knob is axle is not engaged in Two-Wheel Drive. This setting located next to the also provides the best fuel economy. steering column.
Page 188 N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's transfer case to 4 (Four-Wheel-Drive Low): This setting also engages N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See the front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 5 49 or Towing need this setting.
Page 189 Shifting Into Four-Wheel-Drive Low Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped When Four-Wheel-Drive Low is engaged, vehicle speed flashing could damage the transfer case. To help should be kept below 45 mph. Extended high-speed avoid damaging the vehicle, always wait for the operation in Four-Wheel-Drive Low may damage or mode indicator lights to stop flashing before...
Page 190 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit significant engagement noise and bump when shifting between To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low to Four-Wheel-Drive Low and Four-Wheel-Drive High Four-Wheel-Drive High, AUTO or Two-Wheel-Drive ranges or from N (Neutral) with the engine running. High, the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel-Drive High, 3 mph (5 km/h) with the transmission in N (Neutral) and...
Page 191 Shifting into Neutral 6. Turn the transfer case dial clockwise to N (Neutral) until it stops and hold it there until the N (Neutral) To shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) do the following: light starts blinking. This will take at least 1.
Page 192: Parking Brake
Shifting Out of Neutral Parking Brake To shift out of N (Neutral) do the following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off, and shift the transmission to N (Neutral). 3.
Page 193: Shifting Into Park
To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down, then push down momentarily on the WARNING: (Continued) parking brake pedal until you feel the pedal release. Slowly pull your foot up off the park brake pedal. If the on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Page 194: Torque Lock
Leaving the Vehicle With the Engine If you have to leave the vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in P (Park) and the parking Running brake is firmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into P (Park), hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 195: Shifting Out Of Park
Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the following: 1. Apply the brake pedal. This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lock 2. Move the shift lever to the desired position. release system. The shift lock release is designed to: If you still are unable to shift out of P (Park): Prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park) with the shift lever button fully...
Page 196: Parking Over Things That Burn
Parking Over Things That Burn WARNING: (Continued) WARNING: The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust The vehicle s exhaust system has been parts under the vehicle and ignite. Do not park modified, damaged or improperly repaired.
Page 197: Running The Vehicle While Parked
Running the Vehicle While Parked WARNING: (Continued) It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be WARNING: sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking...
Page 198: Mirrors
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Automatic dimming reduces the glare from the Manual Rearview Mirror headlamps of the vehicle behind you. The dimming feature comes on and the indicator light illuminates Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move it each time the ignition is turned to start.
Page 199: Outside Towing Mirrors
Outside Towing Mirrors Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with outside power mirrors have controls located on the driver door. If the vehicle has towing mirrors, they can be adjusted To adjust each mirror: for a clearer view of the objects behind you. Manually 1.
Page 200: Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: Vehicles with outside power foldaway mirrors The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while have controls located on folding. the driver door. They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position.
Page 201: Park Tilt Mirrors
Park Tilt Mirrors The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the If the vehicle has the memory package, the passenger driver seat. and/or driver mirror tilts to a preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 202: Object Detection Systems
Object Detection Systems WARNING: Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not replace driver vision. It cannot For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist detect: (URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 8 km/h Objects that are below the bumper, (5 mph), and assists the driver with parking and underneath the vehicle, or if they are too close...
Page 203: How The System Works
How the System Works The system can be disabled by pressing the URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is rear park aid disable moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds to button located next to the indicate the system is working. radio.
Page 204 The park assist sensors are covered by frost or When the System Does Not Seem to ice. Frost or ice can form around and behind the Work Properly sensors and may not always be seen; this can occur after washing the vehicle in cold weather. If the URPA system will not activate due to a temporary The message may not clear until the frost or ice condition, the messages PARK ASSIST OFF or PARK...
Page 205: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Vehicles Without Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system. the driver when backing up by displaying a view of Read this entire section before using it. the area behind the vehicle.
Page 206 Vehicles With Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle. When the driver shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), the video image automatically appears on the navigation screen.
Page 207 Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of The symbols appear when an object has been detected by the URPA system. The symbol may cover the object the Screen when viewing the navigation screen. To adjust the brightness and contrast of the screen, To turn the symbols on or off: press the MENU button while the rear vision camera 1.
Page 208 Rear Vision Camera Location The following illustration shows the field of view that the camera provides. The image is provided by the camera located in the bezel for the tailgate handle. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that appears on the screen differs from the actual A.
Page 209 Disconnecting the Rear Vision Camera To disconnect the camera: 1. Remove the license plate. 2. Disconnect the camera connectors from the chassis harness, located behind the license plate, by pressing on the release tab on each connector. A. Chassis harness connector B.
Page 210 When the System Does Not Seem To The rear vision camera system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not appear as expected due to Work Properly one of the following conditions. If this occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash. The rear vision camera system might not work properly or display a clear image if: A slow flash may indicate a loss of video signal,...
Page 211: Universal Home Remote System
Universal Home Remote Do not use this system with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature. This System includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. See Radio Frequency Statement on page 8 21 for Read the instructions completely before attempting to information regarding Part 15 of the Federal program the transmitter.
Page 212 Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices: Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold after 1996 are Rolling Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure 1.
Page 213 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, should slowly blink. This button may need to be held for up to 20 seconds.
Page 214 Programming Universal Home To program up to three devices: Remote Fixed Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go to learcar2u.com. Most garage door openers sold before 1996 are Fixed Code units. Programming a garage door opener involves time-sensitive actions, so read the entire procedure before starting.
Page 215 The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote. If the total number of switches on the motor head and hand held transmitter are different, or if the dip switch settings are different, use the dip switch settings on the motor head unit to program the Universal Home Remote.
Page 216 2. Write down the eight to 12 switch settings from left to right as follows: When a switch is in the up position, write Left. When a switch is in the down position, write Right. If a switch is set between the up and down position, write Middle.
Page 217: Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, Using Universal Home Remote firmly press and release all three buttons at the Press and hold the appropriate button for at least half of same time. The indicator lights will turn on. a second.
Page 218: Storage Areas
Erasing Universal Home Remote Storage Areas Buttons Glove Box The programmed buttons should be erased when the vehicle is sold or the lease ends. Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code on the Cupholders Universal Home Remote device: 1.
Page 219: Instrument Panel Storage
Instrument Panel Storage Center Console Storage For vehicles equipped with an instrument panel storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console area, it is located above the glove box. storage area have cupholders included. Access the storage area by pressing and holding in the Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area.
Page 220: Roof Rack System
Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the rack can be used to load items. For roof racks that do not have crossrails included, GM Certified crossrails can be purchased WARNING: as an accessory. See your dealer for additional information.
Page 221: Rear Seat Armrest
Do not exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when Rear Seat Armrest loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Vehicles with a rear seat armrest have two cupholders. capacity and loading, see Loading the Vehicle on Pull the armrest down from the rear seatback to access page 5 33.
Page 222 Extended Cab Open: From the vent position, the sunroof can be fully opened either manually or by using the express-open If your vehicle is an feature. To open manually, press the rear of the extended cab, the sunroof switch to the first depression and hold until the sunroof switch is located on the has reached the desired position.
Page 223 Crew Cab Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the driver's If your vehicle is a crew side switch. The sunroof will open automatically. To stop cab, there are two sunroof the sunroof partway, press the switch a second time. switches located in the To express-close the sunroof, fully press and release overhead console above...
Page 224 NOTES 3-86...
Page 225 Section 4 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ......4-3 Battery Run-Down Protection ....4-17 Hazard Warning Flashers .
Page 226 Section 4 Instrument Panel Oil Pressure Gauge ......4-45 Audio System(s) ........4-85 Oil Pressure Light .
Page 227: Instrument Panel Overview
Instrument Panel Overview Tilt Wheel Hazard Warning Flashers (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press this button located on top of the steering column, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. This warns others that you are having trouble. Press again to turn the flashers off.
Page 228: Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever Turn and Lane-Change Signals An arrow on the instrument panel cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. Raise or lower the lever for less than one second until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane change.
Page 229: Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
Turn Signal On Chime Flash-to-Pass If the turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.
Page 230: Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent wipes. (Low Speed): Slow wipes. (High Speed): Fast wipes. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them.
Page 231: Windshield Washer
Windshield Washer Cruise Control WARNING: WARNING: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until Cruise control can be dangerous where you the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your use the cruise control on winding roads or in vision.
Page 232: Setting Cruise Control
® For vehicles with an Allison or Hydra Matic 6 speed + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press briefly to make the automatic transmission, see Grade Braking and Cruise vehicle resume to a previously set speed, or press and Grade Braking (Allison Transmission) under Tow/Haul hold to accelerate.
Page 233 Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a desired speed and then the brakes are applied, the cruise control is disengaged If the cruise control system is already activated, without erasing the set speed from memory. Press and hold the SET button on the steering Once the vehicle speed reaches about 40 km/h wheel until the desired lower speed is reached,...
Page 234: Exterior Lamps
Using Cruise Control on Hills Exterior Lamps How well the cruise control will work on hills depends The exterior lamps upon the vehicle speed, load, and the steepness of the control is located on the hills. When going up steep hills, you might have to step instrument panel to the on the accelerator pedal to maintain the vehicle speed.
Page 235 AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns on the 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with headlamps at normal brightness, together with the the following: following: Parking Lamps Parking Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Instrument Panel Lights Taillamps Taillamps License Plate Lamps License Plate Lamps When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle is When the vehicle is turned off and the headlamps are in on, the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutes...
Page 236: Headlamps On Reminder
Headlamps on Reminder When the DRL system is on, only the DRL lamps are on. The taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights, For vehicles with a radio, a reminder chime sounds and other lamps will not be on. when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlamp turned on, the ignition is off and a door is open.
Page 237 The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system instrument panel in the defroster grille that regulates off, turn the control to the off position. when the automatic headlamps turn on. Do not cover The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the the sensor or the headlamps will come on whenever the vehicle.
Page 238: Fog Lamps
Fog Lamps Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp For vehicles with fog lamps, the control is located next If the vehicle has this feature, this button includes wiring to the exterior lamps control on the instrument panel, to provisions for a dealer or a qualified service center to the left of the steering column.
Page 239: Instrument Panel Brightness
For further information on roof mount emergency lamp Dome Lamp Override installation, please visit the GM Upfitter website at The dome lamp override button is located next to the www.gmupfitters.com or contact your dealer. exterior lamps control. If the vehicle has this button, the vehicle may have the (Dome Off): Press the button in and the dome snow plow prep package.
Page 240: Reading Lamps
Reading Lamps Electric Power Management For vehicles with reading lamps, they are located on the The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that overhead console. estimates the battery's temperature and state of charge. It then adjusts the voltage for best performance and To turn on the reading lamps, press the button located extended life of the battery.
Page 241: Battery Run-Down Protection
A high electrical load occurs when several of the Battery Run-Down Protection following are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog This feature shuts off the dome and reading lamps, lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at high if they are left on for more than 10 minutes after the speed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailer loads, ignition is turned off.
Page 242 To use an accessory power outlet, remove the Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to the protective cap. When not in use, always cover the vehicle can damage it or keep other components accessory power outlet with the protective cap. from working as they should. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 243: Ashtray(S) And Cigarette Lighter
Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter Climate Controls The vehicle may have a front ashtray located near the Climate Control System (With center of the instrument panel. Pull on the door to open it. The ashtray may have a cigarette lighter. Heater Only) Notice: If papers, pins, or other flammable items are With this system the heating and ventilation can be put in the ashtray, hot cigarettes or other smoking...
Page 244: Conditioning)
Climate Control System (With Air (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all Conditioning) the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off. With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or can be controlled.
Page 245 0 (Defrost): This mode removes fog or frost from the (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the to increase or decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all windshield and the side window vents, with some air the way counterclockwise to turn the front system off.
Page 246: Rear Window Defogger
Rear Window Defogger (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that For vehicles with a rear window defogger, a warming recirculation is on. grid is used to remove fog from the rear window. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air <...
Page 247: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Dual Automatic Climate Control G. Air Delivery Mode J. Rear Window Control Defogger System H. Display K. Air Conditioning The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can I. Power Button L. PASS (Passenger) be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on section.
Page 248: Automatic Operation
Driver and Passenger Side Temperature Automatic Operation Controls AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation is active the system controls the inside temperature, the air The driver and passenger side temperature buttons delivery, and the fan speed. are used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver or passenger's side of Use the steps below to place the entire system in the vehicle.
Page 249: Manual Operation
2. Set the driver's and passenger's temperature. Manual Operation To find your comfort setting, start with a 23°C (Fan Control): Press these buttons to increase or (74°F) temperature setting and allow about decrease the fan speed. 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Use the Pressing either fan button while in automatic control driver or passenger temperature buttons to adjust places the fan under manual control.
Page 250 If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is selected again, the (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets, with some climate control system displays the previous to the windshield, side window outlets, and second row temperature settings. floor outlets. In this mode, the system automatically selects outside air.
Page 251 Rear Window Defogger (Recirculation): Press to turn the recirculation mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that the The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to recirculation is on. remove fog from the rear window. This mode recirculates and helps to quickly cool the air <...
Page 252 Sensors The interior temperature sensor, located in the headliner, measures the temperature of the air inside the vehicle. There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 253: Outlet Adjustment
Outlet Adjustment Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the airflow. Use the Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is thumbwheels near the air outlets to open or close off wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an the airflow.
Page 254: Instrument Panel Cluster
Instrument Panel Cluster United States Light Duty Premium version shown. Canada, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Clusters similar. ® ® For vehicles with a DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. 4-30...
Page 255: Speedometer And Odometer
Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle speed in both The trip odometer shows how far the vehicle has been miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). driven since the trip odometer was last set to zero. The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been Press the reset button, located on the instrument panel driven, in either miles (used in the United States) or...
Page 256: Safety Belt Reminders
Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light For vehicles equipped with the passenger safety belt Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light reminder light, several seconds after the engine is When the engine is started, a chime sounds for several started, a chime sounds for several seconds to remind seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safety belt, the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.
Page 257: Airbag Readiness Light
Airbag Readiness Light WARNING: The system checks the airbag's electrical system for possible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical problem. The system check If the airbag readiness light stays on after the includes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it airbag modules, the wiring and the crash sensing and means the airbag system might not be working...
Page 258: Airbag Off Light
Airbag Off Light When the right front passenger airbag is manually turned off using the airbag on-off switch in the glove If the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also has a box, the indicator light OFF or the off symbol will come passenger airbag status indicator located in the on and stay on as a reminder that the airbag has been overhead console.
Page 259 WARNING: WARNING: If the right front passenger's airbag is turned off If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and for a person who is not in a risk group identified stays on, it means that something may be wrong by the national government, that person will not with the airbag system.
Page 260: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger position unless there is an airbag off switch located in the glove box.
Page 261: Charging System Light
If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag Charging System Light status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing This light comes on briefly system has turned off the right front passenger frontal when the ignition key is airbag.
Page 262: Voltmeter Gauge
Voltmeter Gauge Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are For vehicles with a operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for voltmeter gauge, this an extended period. This condition is normal since the gauge indicates the charging system is not able to provide full power at battery voltage when the...
Page 263 If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem. Have the brake system WARNING: inspected right away. This light can also come on due to low brake fluid. The brake system might not be working properly if See Brakes on page 6 45 for more information.
Page 264: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
® Antilock Brake System (ABS) StabiliTrak Indicator Light Warning Light For vehicles with the ® StabiliTrak system, this For vehicles with the light comes on briefly Antilock Brake System while starting the engine. (ABS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is started.
Page 265: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tire pressure monitoring system, this light comes on briefly when the engine is started. It provides information about tire pressures and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is United States Canada...
Page 266: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
When the Light Flashes First and Then is If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while On Steady the engine is running, this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is required. This indicates that there may be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System.
Page 267 This light comes on during a malfunction in one of An emission system malfunction might be corrected by two ways: doing the following: Make sure the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. the Tank on page 6 12.
Page 268: Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs
If none of the above have made the light turn off, your The vehicle may not pass inspection if: dealer can check the vehicle. The dealer has the the check engine light is on with the engine proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any running, or if the light does not come on when the mechanical or electrical problems that might have ignition is turned to ON/RUN while the engine...
Page 269: Oil Pressure Gauge
Oil Pressure Gauge A reading outside the normal operating range can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See OIL PRESSURE LOW under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 and Engine Oil on page 6 17.
Page 270: Oil Pressure Light
Oil Pressure Light Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil. This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 271: Security Light
Security Light Cruise Control Light For information regarding The cruise control light this light and the vehicle's comes on whenever the security system, see cruise control is set. Content Theft-Deterrent on page 3 19. Fog Lamp Light The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 4 7 for more information.
Page 272: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Four-Wheel-Drive Light Fuel Gauge The four-wheel-drive light comes on when a vehicle with a manual transfer case is shifted into four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. Some delay between the shifting and the light coming on is normal. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 3 39 for more United States Canada information.
Page 273: Low Fuel Warning Light
Here are some situations owners can experience with Low Fuel Warning Light the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with This light, under the fuel the fuel gauge. gauge, comes on briefly At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before while the engine is being the gauge reads full.
Page 274: Driver Information Center (Dic)
Driver Information Center (DIC) DIC Operation and Displays (With DIC Buttons) Your vehicle has a Driver Information Center (DIC). If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information below The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also explains the operation of this system. displays warning messages if a system problem is detected.
Page 275 DIC Buttons (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, units, tire pressure readings for vehicles with The buttons are the trip/ the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), trailer brake fuel, vehicle information, gain and output information for vehicles with the customization, and set/ Integrated Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, engine reset buttons.
Page 276: Trip Odometer
Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to zero by pressing the set/reset button while the trip odometer is displayed. (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the You can also reset the trip odometer while it is following menu items: displayed by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem.
Page 277 Fuel Range Average Economy Press the trip/fuel button until FUEL RANGE displays. Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECONOMY This display shows the approximate number of displays. This display shows the approximate average remaining miles (mi) or kilometers (km) the vehicle can miles per gallon (mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers be driven without refueling.
Page 278 Timer Instantaneous Economy and Active Fuel Management Indicator Press the trip/fuel button until TIMER displays. This display can be used as a timer. If your vehicle has this display, press the trip/fuel button until INST ECON V8 displays. This display shows the To start the timer, press the set/reset button while current fuel economy at a particular moment and will TIMER is displayed.
Page 279 Blank Display monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this This display shows no information. manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information. Vehicle Information Menu Items Remember, you must reset the OIL LIFE display (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll yourself after each oil change.
Page 280: Tire Pressure
Tire Pressure Trailer Gain and Output If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control (TPMS), the pressure for each tire can be viewed in the (ITBC) system, the trailer brake display appears in the DIC.
Page 281 Engine Hours On vehicles with memory recall seats, the first transmitter learned will match driver 1 and the Press the vehicle information button until ENGINE second will match driver 2. HOURS displays. This display shows the total number A chime will sound indicating that the transmitter is of hours the engine has run.
Page 282 Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items The trip odometer has a feature called the retro-active reset. This can be used to set the trip odometer to the Use the trip odometer reset stem to view the odometer number of miles (kilometers) driven since the ignition and trip odometer.
Page 283: Without Dic Buttons
Language DIC Operation and Displays (Without DIC Buttons) This display allows you to select the language in which the DIC messages will appear. To select a language: If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until information below explains the operation of this system.
Page 284 Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items Trip Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRIP displays. Language This display shows the current distance traveled in This display allows you to select the language in which either miles (mi) or kilometers (km) since the last reset the DIC messages will appear.
Page 285 Transmission Temperature Compass Zone Setting Press the trip odometer reset stem until TRANS TEMP This display allows for setting the compass zone. See displays. This display shows the temperature of the DIC Compass on page 4 63 for more information. automatic transmission fluid in either degrees Compass Recalibration Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Celsius (°C).
Page 286 When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE Relearn Tire Positions ENGINE OIL SOON message will appear on the Your vehicle may have this display. To access this display. See CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON under DIC display, the vehicle must be in P (Park). If your vehicle Warnings and Messages on page 4 66.
Page 287: Dic Compass
To match an RKE transmitter to your vehicle: DIC Compass 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until RELEARN Your vehicle may have a compass in the Driver REMOTE KEY displays. Information Center (DIC). 2. Press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for Compass Zone three seconds.
Page 288 To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Compass Variance (Zone) Procedure 1. Do not set the compass zone when the vehicle is moving. Only set it when the vehicle is in P (Park). Press the vehicle information button until PRESS TO CHANGE COMPASS ZONE displays.
Page 289: Compass Calibration
4. Press the trip/fuel button until the vehicle heading, To calibrate the compass, use the following procedure: for example, N for North, is displayed in the DIC. Compass Calibration Procedure Or, if the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for 1.
Page 290: Dic Warnings And Messages
DIC Warnings and Messages BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE When the vehicle s battery is severely discharged, this Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver message will display and four chimes may sound. Start that the status of the vehicle has changed and that the vehicle immediately.
Page 291 CHECK TRAILER WIRING DRIVER DOOR OPEN On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control This message displays and a chime may sound if the (ITBC) system, this message may display and a chime driver door is not fully closed and the vehicle is shifted may sound when one of the following conditions exists: out of P (Park).
Page 292: Engine Overheated Stop Engine
ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine is This message displays and a chime may sound when overheating, severe engine damage may occur. If an the cooling system temperature gets too hot and the overheat warning appears on the instrument panel engine further enters the engine coolant protection cluster and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as soon as...
Page 293: Oil Pressure Low Stop Engine
HOOD OPEN OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE This message displays and a chime may sound if the Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil hood is not fully closed. Stop and turn off the vehicle, pressure is low, severe engine damage may occur. check the hood for obstructions, and close the hood If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver again.
Page 294 PARK ASSIST OFF REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist This message displays if a Remote Keyless Entry (URPA) system, after the vehicle has been started, this (RKE) transmitter battery is low. The battery needs message displays to remind the driver that the URPA to be replaced in the transmitter.
Page 295: Service Air Bag
SERVICE AIR BAG SERVICE BRAKES SOON This message displays if there is a problem with the On some vehicles, this message displays if there is airbag system. Have your dealer inspect the system for a problem with the brake system. If this message problems.
Page 296: Service Tire Monitor System
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM SERVICE TRACTION CONTROL This message displays when there is a problem with If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays the theft-deterrent system. The vehicle may or may when there is a problem with the Traction Control not restart so you may want to take the vehicle to System (TCS).
Page 297: Stabilitrak Off
STABILITRAK OFF There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays One condition is overheating, which could occur if when you turn off StabiliTrak, or when the stability ® StabiliTrak activates continuously for an extended control has been automatically disabled.
Page 298 TIGHTEN GAS CAP TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE This message may display along with the check engine If your vehicle has the Tire Pressure Monitor System light on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle's fuel (TPMS), this message displays when the pressure in cap is not tightened properly.
Page 299: Turn Signal On
TRACTION CONTROL OFF TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message displays Notice: If you drive your vehicle while the when the Traction Control System (TCS) is turned off. transmission fluid is overheating and the ® Adjust your driving accordingly. See StabiliTrak transmission temperature warning is displayed on System on page 5 6 for more information.
Page 300: Dic Vehicle Customization
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID To change customization preferences, use the following procedure. This message displays when the windshield washer Entering the Feature Settings Menu fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview 1.
Page 301 DISPLAY LANGUAGE AUTO DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select the language in which This feature allows you to select when the vehicle's the DIC messages will appear. doors will automatically lock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 3 11 for more Press the customization button until the DISPLAY information.
Page 302: Remote Door Lock
AUTO DOOR UNLOCK REMOTE DOOR LOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn This feature allows you to select the type of feedback off the automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you will receive when locking the vehicle with the you to select which doors and when the doors will Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 303: Remote Door Unlock
NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. DELAY DOOR LOCK The current setting will remain. On vehicles with a crew cab, this feature allows you to To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the select whether or not the locking of the vehicle's doors desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 304: Approach Lighting
EXIT LIGHTING APPROACH LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time you This feature allows you to select whether or not to have want the exterior lamps to remain on when it is dark the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light periods enough outside.
Page 305 CHIME VOLUME PARK TILT MIRRORS If available, this feature allows you to select the volume If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select level of the chime. whether or not the outside mirror(s) will automatically tilt down when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). See Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUME Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors on page 3 62 for appears on the DIC display.
Page 306: Buttons)
EASY EXIT RECALL NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature. The current setting will remain. If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select To select a setting, press the set/reset button while the your preference for the automatic easy exit seat feature. desired setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 307: Remote Start
MEMORY SEAT RECALL REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to select If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn the your preference for the remote memory seat recall remote start off or on. The remote start feature allows feature.
Page 308: Factory Settings
FACTORY SETTINGS EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customization This feature allows you to exit the feature features back to their factory default settings. settings menu. Press the customization button until FACTORY Press the customization button until PRESS TO EXIT SETTINGS appears on the DIC display.
Page 309: Audio System(S)
Audio System(s) To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the Become familiar with the operation and controls of following pages to become familiar with its features. the audio system.
Page 310: Setting The Clock
Setting the Clock MP3 Radios with a Single CD or a Single CD and DVD Player AM-FM Radio To set the time and date: To set the time: 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or RUN, then press the button to turn the radio on.
Page 311 To change the time default setting from 12 hour to 5. To increase the time or date, do one of the 24 hour or to change the date default setting from following: month/day/year to day/month/year: Press the softkey below the selected tab. 1.
Page 312: Radio(S)
Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3), and Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3) AM-FM Radio similar 4-88...
Page 313 Radios with CD and DVD ® Radios with CD and DVD have a Bose Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained later in this section under, Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) . If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio.
Page 314: Playing The Radio
Radio Data System (RDS) Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios with Speed Compensated Volume (SCV) automatically For radios with the Radio Data System (RDS) feature, adjusts the radio volume to compensate for road and it only works with FM stations that broadcast RDS wind noise as the vehicle's speed changes while information.
Page 315: Finding A Station
Finding a Station (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to switch the display between BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM , the radio station frequency and the time. When the if equipped. ignition is in the OFF position, press to display the (Tune): Turn to select radio stations.
Page 316: Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite
Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite To store a station as a favorite: 1. Tune to the desired radio station. Radios that have a FAV button store radio stations as favorites. 2. Press the FAV button to display the page where the station will be stored.
Page 317 Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) (AM-FM 3. Adjust the setting by doing one of the following: Radio) Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise. ¨ © Bass/Treble: To adjust the bass or treble, press the Press the SEEK, or SEEK button. tune knob or the EQ button until the desired tone Press the FWD, or REV button.
Page 318: Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Finding a Category (CAT) Station BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance or fade CAT (Category): The CAT button is used to find XM stations when the radio is in the XM mode. To find XM on radios without a button, press the knob until channels within a desired category:...
Page 319: Radio Messages
Undesired XM categories can be removed through the Radio Messages setup menu. To remove an undesired category: Calibration Error: The audio system has been 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio calibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If Calibration setup menu.
Page 320: Care Of The Cd And Dvd Player
Radio Messages for XM Only Care of CDs and DVDs See XM Radio Messages on page 4 123 later in this If playing a CD-R, the sound quality can be reduced section for further detail. due to CD-R or CD-RW quality, the method of recording, the quality of the music that has been Care of the CD and DVD Player recorded, and the way the CD-R or CD-RW has been...
Page 321 Inserting a CD (Single CD Player) If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it stays in the player. When the ignition or radio is Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped, if it player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing.
Page 322 Playing a CD (In Either the DVD or disc is ejected, Remove Disc displays. The disc can be removed. If the disc is not removed, after several CD Slot) seconds, the disc automatically pulls back into the player. Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing For the Six-Disc CD player, press and hold for (loading a disc into the system, depending on media...
Page 323 For the Radio with CD (MP3), Radio with USB and CD REV (Fast Reverse): Press and hold to reverse (MP3), and the Radio with USB, CD and DVD (MP3): playback quickly within a track. Sound will be heard at a reduced volume.
Page 324 RPT (Repeat): For the AM-FM Radio with CD, press DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle and release the RPT button to repeat the current track. through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the An arrow symbol displays. Press RPT again to turn off radio.
Page 325 Radios with CD and DVD Audio Output Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Only one audio source can be heard through the The Radio with CD (MP3), Radio with USB and CD speakers at one time. An audio source is defined as (MP3), and Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3) DVD slot, CD slot, XM, FM/AM, Front Auxiliary Jack, have the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW...
Page 326: Using The Dvd Player
CD Messages If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason, try a known good CD. CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CD player or If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be radios with a Six-Disc player displays CHECK DISC corrected, contact your dealer.
Page 327: Playing A Dvd
Playing a DVD (Power): Press to turn the radio on or off. Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cycle decrease the volume. Press and hold for more than through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening to the two seconds to turn off the entire radio and Rear Seat radio.
Page 328 ¨ DVD-V (Video) Display Buttons SEEK (Next Track/Chapter): Press the right arrow to go to the next track or chapter. This button might not Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio display menu work when the DVD is playing the copyright information shows several tag options for DVD playing.
Page 329 DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons (Stop): Press to stop playing, rewinding, or fast forwarding a DVD. Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu shows (Enter): Press to select the choices that are several tag options for DVD playing. Press the softkeys highlighted in any menu.
Page 330: Inserting A Disc
Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows for Stopping and Resuming Playback navigating through the menus. To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system, (Audio Stream): Press to cycle through audio press the button on the remote control, or press the stream formats located on the DVD-A disc.
Page 331: Using The Auxiliary Input Jack
Ejecting a Disc Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located on Press the button on the radio to eject the disc. If a the lower right side of the faceplate. This is not an audio disc is ejected from the radio, but not removed, the output;...
Page 332: Using The Usb Port
BAND: Press to listen to the radio when a portable Using the USB Port audio device is playing. The portable audio device Radios with a USB port can control a USB storage continues playing. ® device or an iPod using the radio buttons and knobs. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to play a CD when a See Using an MP3 (Radios with CD) on page 4 109 or portable audio device is playing.
Page 333: Using An Mp3 (Radios With Cd)
Make sure the iPod has the latest firmware from CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder ® Apple for proper operation. iPod firmware can Structure ® be updated using the latest iTunes application. The radio supports: See www.apple.com/itunes. Up to 50 folders.
Page 334 Root Directory File System and Naming The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored The song name that displays is the song name that is in the root directory when the disc or storage device contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not does not contain folders.
Page 335 Playlists can be changed by using the (previous) FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced © (next) folder buttons, the knob, or the volume and the elapsed time of the file displays. ¨...
Page 336 When the scan is finished, the disc begins playing files Connecting a USB Storage Device in order by artist. The current artist playing is shown on ® or iPod the second line of the display. Once all songs by that artist are played, the player moves to the next artist in The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB alphabetical order and begins playing files by that artist.
Page 337 Using the Radio to Control a USB Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to using the radio buttons and knobs and display song control the functions listed below.
Page 338 (Folder View): Press the softkey below (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's To browse and select files: menu system.
Page 339 To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used Shuffle Functionality to navigate in the following order: To use Shuffle: First softkey, first item in the list. Press the softkey below Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle softkey is pressed.
Page 340: Using An Mp3 (Radios With Cd And Dvd)
Using an MP3 (Radios with CD CD R or CD RW Supported File and Folder Structure and DVD) The DVD Player supports: Format Up to 255 folders. The radio can play .mp3 or .wma files that were Up to 8 folders in depth. recorded onto a CD-R or CD-RW disc.
Page 341 USB Supported File and Folder Structure Empty Folder The radio supports: Folders that do not contain files are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that contains files. Up to 700 folders. No Folder Up to 8 folders in depth. Up to 65,535 files.
Page 342 Order of Play File System and Naming Compressed audio files are accessed in the following The song name that displays is the song name that is order: contained in the ID3 tag. If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file Playlists.
Page 343: Playing An Mp3/Wma File From A Disc
Playing an MP3/WMA File From a Disc (Previous Folder): Press the softkey (In Either the DVD or CD Slot) below to go to the first track in the previous folder. If a disc is inserted into the top DVD slot, the rear seat T (Next Folder): Press the softkey below T to operator can turn on the video screen and use the...
Page 344 To listen to files by another artist, press the softkey Connecting a USB Storage Device located below either arrow tab. The disc goes to the ® or iPod next or previous artist in alphabetical order. Continue pressing either softkey below the arrow tab until the The USB Port can be used to control an iPod or a USB artist displays.
Page 345 Using the Radio to Control a USB Using Softkeys to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod Storage Device or iPod The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod The five softkeys below the radio display are used to using the radio buttons and knobs and display song control the functions listed below.
Page 346 (Folder View): Press the softkey below (Music Navigator): Press the softkey below view the contents of the current folder on the USB drive. to view and select a file on an iPod, using the iPod's To browse and select files: menu system.
Page 347: Xm Radio Messages
To skip through large lists, the five softkeys can be used Shuffle Functionality to navigate in the following order: To use Shuffle: First softkey, first item in the list. Press the softkey below Second softkey, 1% through the list each time the select between Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle softkey is pressed.
Page 348 Loading XM: The audio system is acquiring and No Information: No text or informational messages are processing audio and text data. No action is needed. available at this time on this channel. The system is This message should disappear shortly. working properly.
Page 349: Audio System
Navigation/Radio System Audio System When using the in vehicle Bluetooth system, sound For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the comes through the vehicle's front audio system separate Navigation System manual. speakers and overrides the audio system. Use the ®...
Page 350: Pairing A Phone
Pairing Pairing a Phone A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to the 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system in vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected responds with Ready followed by a tone. to the vehicle before it can be used. See the cell 2.
Page 351: Storing Name Tags
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2.
Page 352 Using the Store Command 4. After the system stores the phone number, it responds with Please say the name tag followed The store command allows a phone number to be by a tone. stored without entering the digits individually. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name 1.
Page 353: Deleting Name Tags
3. Say the first digit to be stored. The system will Using the Directory Command repeat back the digit it heard followed by a tone. The directory command lists all of the name tags stored Continue entering digits until the number to be by the system.
Page 354: Making A Call
Using the Delete Command Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete command allows specific name tags to be The delete all name tags command deletes all stored deleted. phone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar (if present).
Page 355 Using the Dial Command Using the Digit Dial Command 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2.
Page 356: Receiving A Call
Using the Call Command Using the Re dial Command 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system 1. Press and hold for two seconds. The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. responds with Ready followed by a tone. 2.
Page 357: Call Waiting
Call Waiting Ending a Call Call waiting must be supported on the Bluetooth phone Press to end a call. and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Muting a Call Press to answer an incoming call when During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can be another call is active.
Page 358: Transferring A Call
Transferring a Call Voice Pass-Thru Audio can be transferred between the in vehicle Voice Pass Thru allows access to the voice recognition Bluetooth system and the cell phone. commands on the cell phone. See the cell phone manufacturers user guide to see if the cell phone To Transfer Audio to the Cell Phone supports this feature.
Page 359 Sending a Number During a Call Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press . The system responds with Ready 1. Press . The system responds with Ready followed by a tone. followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial . The system responds with Say a 2.
Page 360: Before Driving
Clearing the System Before Driving Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving includes all saved name tags in the phonebook and and should not try to do so.
Page 361 Parental Control can also be turned off by inserting or out of range of the transmitters for more than ejecting any disc, pressing the play icon on the radio three minutes. If you move too far forward or step out of DVD display menu, or changing an ignition position.
Page 362 Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks To change the batteries on the headphones, do the following: 1. Turn the screw to loosen the battery door located on the left side of the headphones. Slide the battery door open. 2. Replace the two batteries in the compartment. Make sure that they are installed correctly, using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment.
Page 363: Audio Output
To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connect Audio Output an external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/V jacks Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs can be and turn both the auxiliary device and the video screen heard through the following possible sources: power on.
Page 364: Remote Control
Video Screen Remote Control The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the remote control, aim it at the transmitter window at the rear of the RSE overhead console and To use the video screen, do the following: press the desired button.
Page 365: Remote Control Buttons
Remote Control Buttons (Return): Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen button operates only when the display menu or a DVD on and off. menu is active.
Page 366 (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to go to (Subtitles): Press this button to turn ON/OFF the beginning of the next chapter or track. This button subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a might not work while the DVD is playing the copyright DVD is playing.
Page 367 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Battery Replacement Problem Recommended Action To change the remote control batteries, do the following: The remote control does Check to make sure there 1. Slide the rear cover back on the remote control. not work. is no obstruction between 2.
Page 368: Dvd Display Error Messages
Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) DVD Display Error Messages Problem Recommended Action The DVD display error message depends on the radio Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions, low that is in the vehicle. The video screen can display one headphone audio cuts out batteries, reception range, of the following: or buzzes.
Page 369: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Video distortion can occur when operating cellular Vehicles with this feature allow the rear seat phones, scanners, CB radios, Global Position Systems passengers to listen to and control any of the music (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. sources: radio, CDs, DVDs, or other auxiliary sources.
Page 370 The RSA functions can be used even while the main radio is off. The front audio system will display the headphone icon when the RSA is on, and will disappear from the display when it is off. Audio can be heard through wired headphones (not included) plugged into the jacks on the RSA.
Page 371 © ¨ While a DVD video menu is being displayed, press (Seek): When listening to FM, AM, or XM either seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on the (if equipped), press the seek arrows to go to the menu.
Page 372: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Theft-Deterrent Feature Radio ® To select preset or favorite radio stations: THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Press and release to go to the next or previous Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate radio station stored as a preset or favorite.
Page 373 Navigating folders on an iPod or USB Navigating an iPod or USB Device on the Device (Vehicles without a Navigation Music Navigator Screen (Vehicles with a System): Navigation System) 1. Press and hold while listening to a song Press and release to select the next or until the contents of the current folder display on previous track within the selected category.
Page 374: Radio Reception
¨ Radio Reception (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM . Frequency interference and static can occur during For vehicles with or without a navigation system: normal radio reception if items such as cell phone chargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and ¨...
Page 375: Fixed Mast Antenna
Satellite Radio Service Fixed Mast Antenna XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States, without being damaged as long as it is securely and in Canada.
Page 376 NOTES 4-152...
Page 377 Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ..5-2 Highway Hypnosis ......5-27 Defensive Driving .
Page 378: Your Driving, The Road, And The Vehicle
Your Driving, the Road, and the Drunk Driving Vehicle WARNING: Defensive Driving Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your Defensive driving means always expect the reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, and judgment unexpected. The first step in driving defensively is to can be affected by even a small amount of wear your safety belt See Safety Belts: They Are for...
Page 379: Control Of A Vehicle
For persons under 21, it is against the law in every Braking U.S. state to drink alcohol. There are good medical, See Brake System Warning Light on page 4 38. psychological, and developmental reasons for these laws. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time.
Page 380: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in Antilock Brake System (ABS) spurts, heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking, This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), an rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. advanced electronic braking system that helps prevent The brakes might not have time to cool between hard a braking skid.
Page 381: Braking In Emergencies
Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely. Braking in Emergencies Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the same on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what time.
Page 382: Stabilitrak System
® StabiliTrak System If the system fails to turn on or activate, the StabiliTrak light along with one of the following messages will be The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement displayed on the Driver Information Center (DIC): system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer TRACTION CONTROL OFF, SERVICE TRACTION controlled system that assists the driver with directional CONTROL, STABILITRAK OFF, SERVICE...
Page 383 brake-traction control when traction control is off, but The traction control will not be able to use the engine speed management disable button is located system. See Traction Control Operation next for more on the instrument panel information. below the climate controls.
Page 384: Traction Control Operation
Traction Control Operation The traction control system may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshifts system. Traction control limits wheel spin by of the transmission.
Page 385: Power Steering
Locking Rear Axle Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. Vehicles with a locking rear axle can give more traction on snow, mud, ice, sand or gravel. It works like a Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the tires standard axle most of the time, but when traction is low, and the road surface, the angle at which the curve is this feature will allow the rear wheel with the most...
Page 386: Steering In Emergencies
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you.
Page 387: Off-Road Recovery
Off-Road Recovery Passing The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the edge of a Passing another vehicle on a two-lane road can be road onto the shoulder while driving. dangerous. To reduce the risk of danger while passing: Look down the road, to the sides, and to crossroads for situations that might affect a successful pass.
Page 388 Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough, Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking the vehicle may straighten out.
Page 389: Off-Road Driving
Off-Road Driving Off-roading can be great fun but has some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. When Vehicles with four-wheel drive can be used for off-road off-road driving, traffic lanes are not marked, curves are driving. Vehicles without four-wheel drive and vehicles not banked, and there are no road signs.
Page 390 Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some more ground clearance at the front of your vehicle, you can remove the front Have all necessary maintenance and service fascia lower air dam. The air dam is held in place by work done.
Page 391 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 floor, forward of the rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward WARNING: as you can. Be sure the load is properly secured, so things are not tossed around.
Page 392: Environmental Concerns
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going recreation. However, it also raises environmental to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. concerns.
Page 393: Scanning The Terrain
Controlling the vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain driving. One of the best ways to control the vehicle is to Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds control the speed. At higher speeds: of terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its many You approach things faster and have less time to different features.
Page 394: Approaching A Hill
When driving over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, the Approaching a Hill wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep to one or two wheels, you cannot control the vehicle as climb, descend, or cross.
Page 395: Driving Uphill
Attach a flag to the vehicle to be more visible to Driving Uphill approaching traffic on trails or hills. Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering to let opposing traffic know you are there.
Page 396 If the engine has stopped running, you need to If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decide restart it. With the brake pedal pressed and the you just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put your parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to transmission in P (Park), and turn off the engine.
Page 397: Driving Downhill
Driving Downhill Things not to do when driving down a hill: When driving downhill, avoid turns that take you When off-roading takes you downhill, consider: across the incline of the hill. A hill that is not too How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to steep to drive down might be too steep to drive maintain vehicle control? across.
Page 398: Driving Across An Incline
Surface conditions can be a problem. Loose Driving Across an Incline gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can An off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a cause the tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the hill. To decide whether to try to drive across the incline, vehicle slips sideways, it can hit something that will consider the following: trip it...
Page 399: Stalling On An Incline
Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or Ice When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, the wheels do not get good traction. Acceleration is not as quick, WARNING: turning is more difficult, and braking distances are longer.
Page 400: Driving In Water
Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. Driving in Water On these surfaces, it is very easy to lose control. On wet ice, for example, the traction is so poor that you will WARNING: have difficulty accelerating. And, if the vehicle does get moving, poor steering and difficult braking can cause it to slide out of control.
Page 401: Driving At Night
If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. At Driving at Night faster speeds, water splashes on the ignition system Night driving is more dangerous than day driving and the vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if you because some drivers are likely to be impaired get the tailpipe under water.
Page 402: Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up under Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle traction and your vehicle's tires so they actually ride on the water. affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Always drive This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are slower in these types of driving conditions and avoid going fast enough.
Page 403: Before Leaving On A Long Trip
Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider having Always be alert and pay attention to your surroundings it serviced by your dealer before departing. while driving. If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to park your vehicle and rest.
Page 404: Hill And Mountain Roads
Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING: Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is dangerous. The brakes will have to Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
Page 405: Winter Driving
® Winter Driving The StabiliTrak System on page 5 6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but slow down Driving on Snow or Ice and adjust your driving to the road conditions. When driving through deep snow, turn off the traction control Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between the ®...
Page 406 Blizzard Conditions WARNING: (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be in a serious situation. Stay with the vehicle unless there is help nearby. If possible, use the Roadside Assistance Program on page 8 7. Open a window about 5 cm (two inches) on To get help and keep everyone in the vehicle safe: the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind to bring in fresh air.
Page 407: If Your Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice
Run the engine for short periods only as needed to If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, keep warm, but be careful. Mud, Ice, or Snow To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
Page 408: Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Recovery Hooks Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drive WARNING: vehicles, shift into Four Wheel High. For vehicles with ® StabiliTrak , turn the traction control part of the system off.
Page 409: Loading The Vehicle
Loading the Vehicle 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. Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry, the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification/Tire label.
Page 410 Tire and Loading Information Label The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions (A), and the maximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires (C) and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).
Page 411 Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That Locate the statement The combined weight weight may not safely exceed the available of occupants and cargo should never exceed cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in XXX kg or XXX lbs on your vehicle's placard.
Page 412 Example 1 Example 2 Item Description Total Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs 1,000 lbs Weight for Weight for (453 kg) (453 kg) Example 1 = Example 2 = Subtract Occupant Subtract Occupant Weight @ 150 lbs 300 lbs (136 kg) Weight @ 150 lbs 750 lbs (340 kg)
Page 413 combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 3 Item Description Total Vehicle Capacity 1,000 lbs Weight for (453 kg) Example 3 = Subtract Occupant Weight @ 200 lbs 1000 lbs (453 kg) (91 kg) ×...
Page 414 The Certification/Tire label also tells you the WARNING: maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), vehicle.
Page 415 Two-Tiered Loading WARNING: Depending on the model of your pick up, you can create an upper load platform by positioning Things you put inside your vehicle can strike two or four 2 inches (5 cm) by 6 inches (15 cm) and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, wooden planks across the width of the pickup box.
Page 416 Add-On Equipment Loading Points When you carry removable items, you may need to put a limit on how many people you carry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh your vehicle before you buy and install the new equipment. Overloading the vehicle may cause damage.
Page 417: Adding A Snow Plow Or Similar Equipment
aftermarket equipment. See gmupfitter.com for Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep additional pick-up box load bearing structural package, called RPO VYU. If your vehicle has this information. option, you can add a plow to it, provided certain weights, such as the weights on the vehicle's axles and Adding a Snow Plow or Similar the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), are not exceeded.
Page 418 Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow Front axle reserve capacity is the difference between plow on the vehicle: your the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the front axle weight of the vehicle with full fuel and Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles passengers.
Page 419 Where: In order to calculate the amount of weight any front W = Weight of added accessory accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front A = Distance that the accessory is in front of the axle, use the following formula: front axle W.B.
Page 420 You can add heavier equipment on the front of the Total vehicle reserve capacity is the difference between vehicle if you compensate for it by carrying fewer the GVWR and the weight of the truck with full fuel and passengers, less cargo, or by positioning cargo toward passengers.
Page 421: Truck-Camper Loading Information
Emergency Roof Lamp Provisions When you carry a slide-in camper, the total cargo load of your vehicle is the weight of the camper, Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow plow prep package plus the following: also have an emergency roof lamp provision package, Everything else added to the camper after it RPO TRW.
Page 422 Refer to the Truck-Camper Loading Information Here is an example of proper truck and camper label in the glove box for dimensions A and B as match: shown in the following illustration. Camper Center of Gravity Use the rear edge of the load floor for Recommended Center of Gravity measurement purposes.
Page 423 figure, the weight of camper cargo, and the weight Your dealer can help you make a good of passengers in the camper. The total cargo load vehicle-camper match and help you determine should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating the CWR.
Page 424: Towing Your Vehicle
Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab could affect the balance of your vehicle. When the We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider truck camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh having the pickup box removed and a commercial or on the front and on the rear wheels separately to recreational body installed.
Page 425: Recreational Vehicle Towing
Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine, see the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two mode Hybrid manual for more information. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome. The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly towing.
Page 426 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles WARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral).
Page 427: Dolly Towing
Dolly Towing If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission Front Towing (Front Wheels Off the could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow the Ground) vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground.
Page 428 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles WARNING: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park). The driver or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before the transfer case is shifted to N (Neutral).
Page 429 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Ground) Use the following procedure to dolly tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the dolly. 3.
Page 430 Four Wheel Drive Vehicles WARNING: Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from the rear: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer case 1. Attach the dolly to the tow vehicle following the dolly manufacturer's instructions. into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
Page 431: Towing A Trailer
Towing a Trailer Pulling a trailer improperly can damage the vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by ® If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the DURAMAX the vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer correctly, Diesel manual for more information. follow the advice in this section and see your dealer for important information about towing a trailer with If the vehicle has a two mode hybrid engine, see the...
Page 432: Pulling A Trailer
Pulling A Trailer Important considerations that have to do with weight: The weight of the trailer Here are some important points: The weight of the trailer tongue There are many different laws, including speed limit restrictions, having to do with trailering. Make The weight on the vehicle's tires sure the rig will be legal, not only where you live And the weight of the trailering combination...
Page 433 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 3.23 4,800 lbs (2 177 kg) 9,500 lbs (4 309 kg) 4.3L V6 (c) 3.73 5,400 lbs (2 449 kg) 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 4.8L V8 (c) 3.23 4,700 lbs (2 132 kg)
Page 434 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 15,000 lbs (6 804 kg) Conventional Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering 3.73 10,200 lbs (4 627 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering 3.73...
Page 435 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08 7,200 lbs (3 266 kg) 12,200 lbs (5 534 kg) 5.3L V8 6 Speed Automatic 3.42 6,500 lbs (2 948 kg) 11,500 lbs (5 216 kg) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 8,800 lbs (3 992 kg)
Page 436 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.8L V8 (c) 3.42 5,500 lbs (2 495 kg) 11,000 lbs (4 990 kg) 5.3L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 3.08 6,100 lbs (2 767 kg) 11,500 lbs (5 216 kg) 5.3L V8 Conventional Trailer...
Page 437 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 9,400 lbs (4 264 kg) 15,000 lbs (6 804 kg) 6.2L V8 NHT Max Trailering 3.73 10,400 lbs (4 717 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) Conventional Trailer 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c)
Page 438 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box HD (d) 3.73 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,500 lbs (5 670 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box HD (d) 3.73 10,500 lbs (4 763 kg)
Page 439 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box HD (d) 3.73 9,800 lbs (4 445 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 4.10 12,300 lbs (5 579 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 3.73 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg)
Page 440 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Extended Cab (e) 3.73 9,600 lbs (4 355 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 12,100 lbs (5 489 kg) 18,500 lbs (8 391 kg) 3.73 9,200 lbs (4 173 kg) 16,000 lbs (7 257 kg)
Page 441: Weight Of The Trailer Tongue
Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
Page 442 Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires Maximum Vehicle Series Hitch Type Tongue Weight Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation Fifth Wheel pressures found on the Certification label on the drivers 1500 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Gooseneck door or see Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33 for more information.
Page 443 Hitches Weight Distributing Hitch Adjustment The correct hitch equipment helps maintain combination control. Most small-to-medium trailers can be towed with a weight carrying hitch which simply features a coupler latched to the hitch ball. Larger trailers may require a weight distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue weight among the two vehicle and trailer axles.
Page 444: Fifth Wheel And Gooseneck Trailering
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering Safety Chains Fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers can be used Always attach chains between the vehicle and the with many pickup models. These trailers place a trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the larger percentage of the weight (kingpin weight) on the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the tow vehicle than conventional trailers.
Page 445: Trailer Brakes
vehicle is unloaded. Such a selection when unloaded This indicator light on the may result in unpleasant engine and transmission instrument panel cluster driving characteristics and reduced fuel economy. comes on when the tow/ Tow/Haul is recommended only when pulling a heavy haul mode is on.
Page 446 Integrated Trailer Brake Control System The ITBC system is integrated with the vehicle s brake, anti lock brake and StabiliTrak (if equipped) systems. The vehicle may have an In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s anti lock Integrated Trailer Brake brake or StabiliTrak systems to activate, power sent to Control (ITBC) system for the trailer's brakes will be automatically adjusted to...
Page 447 When trailering, make sure of the following: WARNING: The ITBC system is used only with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. All applicable local and federal laws and Connecting a trailer that is not compatible with the regulations are followed. ITBC system may result in reduced or complete loss of trailer braking.
Page 448 Trailer Brake Control Panel used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the DIC to adjust and display power output to the trailer brakes. Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The ITBC system displays messages into the vehicle s Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information.
Page 449 All DIC warning and service messages must first TRAILER OUTPUT This is displayed any time a trailer be acknowledged by the driver by pressing the with electric brakes is connected. Output to the electric odometer trip stem or the DIC Vehicle Information brakes is based on the amount of vehicle braking button (if equipped) before the Trailer Brake Display present and relative to the Trailer Gain setting.
Page 450 Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever is located on the Trailer Gain should be set for a specific trailering Trailer Brake Control Panel and is used to apply the condition and must be adjusted any time vehicle trailer s electric brakes independent of the vehicle s loading, trailer loading or road surface conditions brakes.
Page 451 3. After the electrical connection is made to a trailer 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer attached on a equipped with electric brakes: level road surface representative of the towing condition and free of traffic at about 20 to 25 mph A TRAILER CONNECTED message will be (32 to 40 km/h) and fully apply the Manual Trailer briefly displayed on the DIC display.
Page 452 Other ITBC Related DIC Messages 2. There is an electrical fault in the wiring to the electric trailer brakes. This message will continue In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAILER as long as there is an electrical fault in the trailer OUTPUT through the DIC, trailer connection and ITBC wiring.
Page 453: Driving With A Trailer
If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed while WARNING: (Continued) driving the vehicle, power is no longer available to the trailer brakes. When traffic conditions allow, carefully To maximize safety when towing a trailer: pull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turn the ignition off.
Page 454: Making Turns
Before starting, check all trailer hitch parts and Backing Up attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand. lamps, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has electric To move the trailer to the left, move that hand to the left. brakes, start the combination moving and then apply To move the trailer to the right, move your hand to the the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the...
Page 455: Driving On Grades
Driving On Grades Parking on Hills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or steep downgrade. If the transmission WARNING: is not shifted down, the brakes might get hot and no longer work well. Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailer Vehicles can tow in D (Drive).
Page 456: Maintenance When Trailer Towing
4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then apply the parking Leaving After Parking on a Hill brake and shift into P (Park). 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. 5. If the vehicle is four-wheel-drive, be sure the 2. Start the engine transfer case is in a drive gear and not in N (Neutral).
Page 457: Trailer Wiring Harness
Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-DutyTrailer Wiring Harness Package The vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring harnesses for towing a trailer or hauling a slide-in camper. Basic Trailer Wiring All regular, extended cab and crew cab pickups have a seven wire trailer towing harness.
Page 458 *The fuses for these two circuits are installed in the Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package underhood electrical center, but the wires are not The seven-wire camper harness is located under the connected. They should be connected by your dealer or front edge of the pickup box on the drivers side of the a qualified service center.
Page 459 Electric Brake Control Wiring Provisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake controller. The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires behind the steering column for the trailer brake controller.
Page 460: Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary Battery Trailer Recommendations The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply Subtract the hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating electrical power to additional equipment that may be (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of the load the added, such as a slide-in camper.
Page 461 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Service ..........6-4 Automatic Transmission Fluid Accessories and Modifications .
Page 462 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Bulb Replacement ....... . 6-63 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance .
Page 463 Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Tires ......... . 6-127 Electrical System .
Page 464: Service
Service Accessories and Modifications When non dealer/non retailer accessories are added to For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will the vehicle, they can affect vehicle performance and receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained and safety, including such things as airbags, braking, supported service people.
Page 465: California Proposition 65 Warning
California Proposition 65 Warning Doing Your Own Service Work Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or If this vehicle is a Two mode Hybrid, see the Two mode emit chemicals known to the State of California to Hybrid manual for more information. cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Page 466: Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The
This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to Fuel do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92. For diesel engine vehicles, see Diesel Fuel ® Requirements and Fuel System in the DURAMAX Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the Diesel manual.
Page 467: Gasoline Octane
If the vehicle has the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 0), the 5.3L V8 engine (VIN Code 3), the 6.0L V8 engine (VIN Code J), or the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
Page 468: Gasoline Specifications
If the vehicle has the 6.2L V8 engine (VIN Code 2), use California Fuel premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating If the vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions of 91 or higher. You can also use regular unleaded Standards, it is designed to operate on fuels that meet gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, but the vehicle's California specifications.
Page 469: Additives
Additives Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might be available To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States in your area. We recommend that you use these are now required to contain additives that help prevent gasolines, if they comply with the specifications engine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowing described earlier.
Page 470: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) that can help you find E85 fuel. Those stations that do have E85 should have a label indicating ethanol The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) content. Do not use the fuel if the ethanol content is shows the code letter or number that identifies the greater than 85%.
Page 471: Fuels In Foreign Countries
E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so you Fuels in Foreign Countries will need to refill the fuel tank more often when using If you plan on driving in another country outside the E85 than when you are using gasoline. See Filling the United States or Canada, the proper fuel might be hard Tank on page 6 12.
Page 472: Filling The Tank
Filling the Tank If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. WARNING: 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 fuel pump island.
Page 473 The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message displays on the WARNING: Driver Information Center (DIC) if the fuel cap is not properly installed. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 4 66 for more information. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly.
Page 474: Filling A Portable Fuel Container
Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood WARNING: WARNING: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the An electric fan under the hood can start up and container can ignite the fuel vapor. You can be injure you even when the engine is not running.
Page 475: Hood Release
Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It is located inside the vehicle to the left of the brake pedal. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release.
Page 476: Engine Compartment Overview
Engine Compartment Overview ® If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual. 5.3 L V8 Engine (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine and 6.2 L V8 Engine similar) 6-16...
Page 477: Engine Oil
A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 22. L. Underhood Fuse Block on page 6 133. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. M. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Adding See Cooling System on page 6 32. Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 6 43.
Page 478: When To Add Engine Oil
When to Add Engine Oil See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, add at least one liter/quart of the recommended oil.
Page 479: What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils meeting these requirements should have Look for three things: the starburst symbol on the container. This symbol GM6094M indicates that the oil has Use only an oil that meets GM Standard been certified by the GM6094M.
Page 480: Engine Oil Life System
Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature When to Change Engine Oil falls below 29°C ( 20°F), use either an SAE 5W-30 synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 engine oil. Both provide This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low to change the engine oil and filter.
Page 481: What To Do With Used Oil
If the system is ever reset accidentally, the oil must be On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life System can be reset changed at 5 000 km (3,000 miles) since the last oil as follows: change. Remember to reset the oil life system 1.
Page 482: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Used oil can be a threat to the environment. If you When to Inspect the Engine Air change your own oil, be sure to drain all the oil from the Cleaner/Filter filter before disposal. Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash, pouring it on the ground, into sewers, or into Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance streams or bodies of water.
Page 483 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly. See Engine 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the Compartment Overview on page 6 16. housing. Care should be taken to dislodge as little 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the dirt as possible.
Page 484: Automatic Transmission Fluid
5. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. Automatic Transmission Fluid 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws. (4-Speed Transmission) When to Check and Change Automatic WARNING: Transmission Fluid A good time to check the automatic transmission fluid Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off level is when the engine oil is changed.
Page 485: How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Check Automatic Transmission To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal operating temperature, which is 82°C to 93°C (180°F Fluid to 200°F). Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 24 km choose to have this done at the dealer service (15 miles) when outside temperatures are above 10°C department.
Page 486: Checking The Fluid Level
Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Locate the 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine transmission dipstick running. handle with this 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift graphic which is lever in P (Park).
Page 487: How To Add Automatic Transmission Fluid
How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13. Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission dipstick tube only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot.
Page 488: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed Transmission) Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the When to Check and Change Automatic transmission. Too much can mean that some of the Transmission Fluid fluid could come out and fall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire.
Page 489: Cold Check Procedure
4. Allow the engine to idle (500 800 rpm) for at least the fluid level. Perform the hot check procedure at the one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. first opportunity. Use this cold check procedure to check fluid level when the transmission temperature is 5.
Page 490 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). The hot check is the most accurate method to check the fluid level. The hot check should be performed at the first opportunity in order to verify the cold check.
Page 491 the HOT band. If the fluid level is low, add only enough fluid to bring the level into the HOT band. It does not take much fluid, generally less than 0.5 Liter (1 Pint). Do not overfill. 6. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way, then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place.
Page 492: Cooling System
Cooling System WARNING: ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see ® the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. An electric engine cooling fan can start even The Cooling System allows the engine to maintain the when the engine is not running. To avoid injury, correct working temperature.
Page 493: Engine Coolant
Engine Coolant WARNING: (Continued) The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with ® DEX-COOL engine coolant. This coolant is designed Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run to remain in the vehicle for five years or 150,000 miles (240 000 km), whichever occurs first.
Page 494: What To Use
What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and ® DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, nothing else needs to be added. This mixture: WARNING: Gives freezing protection down to 34°F ( 37°C), outside temperature. Adding only plain water to the cooling system can Gives boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C), engine temperature.
Page 495: Checking Coolant
Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16 for more information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level.
Page 496 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could Surge Tank for Gasoline Engines cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see Cooling System ®...
Page 497 If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as WARNING: follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling cap when the cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are system, including the under pressure, and if you turn the coolant surge coolant surge tank...
Page 498 By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.
Page 499: Engine Overheating
Engine Overheating If you do decide to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface. ® If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see Then check to see if the engine cooling fans are ®...
Page 500: Engine Compartment
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine If No Steam Is Coming From The Compartment Engine Compartment The ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE or the ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE message, along WARNING: with a low coolant condition, can indicate a serious problem.
Page 501: Overheated Engine Protection
If the temperature overheat gauge is no longer in the Overheated Engine Protection overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer Operating Mode displays, the vehicle can be driven. Continue to drive the vehicle slow for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe If an overheated engine condition exists and the vehicle distance from the car in front of you.
Page 502: Engine Fan Noise
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid If the vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan, when See Engine Compartment the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide Overview on page 6 16 more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving for reservoir location.
Page 503: Windshield Washer Fluid
How to Check Power Steering Fluid What to Use To check the power steering fluid: To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13. 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment Always use the proper fluid.
Page 504: Adding Washer Fluid
Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated washer fluid, The vehicle has a low washer fluid message in the DIC follow the manufacturer's instructions for that comes on when the washer fluid is low. The adding water. message is displayed for 15 seconds at the start of each ignition cycle.
Page 505: Brakes
Brakes Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. If fluid is added when the linings are Brake Fluid worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove brake fluid, as The brake master cylinder necessary, only when work is done on the brake reservoir is filled with...
Page 506 Checking Brake Fluid Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. from entering the reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6 16. The fluid level should be WARNING: above MIN.
Page 507: Brake Adjustment
Brake Wear Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect This vehicle has front disc brakes and could have rear brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in drum brakes or rear disc brakes. the proper sequence to torque specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 6 137.
Page 508: Battery
Replacing Brake System Parts DANGER: The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking. The vehicle Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories was designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.
Page 509: Jump Starting
Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to the vehicle that would not be covered by If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode the warranty. Hybrid manual for more information. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it If the vehicle's battery (or batteries) has run down, you will not work, and it could damage the vehicle.
Page 510 3. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper 5. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not positive (+) and negative ( ) terminal locations on touching each other. If they are, it could cause an that vehicle.
Page 511 WARNING: WARNING: An electric fan can start up even when the engine Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts clothing and tools away from any underhood once the engine is running.
Page 512 9. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the 7. Connect the red negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a positive (+) cable to the remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. positive (+) terminal of the vehicle with the Do not let the other end touch anything until the...
Page 513 Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting may the following: occur and damage the vehicle. The repairs would 1. Disconnect the black negative ( ) cable from the not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 514 Rear Axle How to Check Lubricant When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
Page 515 For all 6.0L and 6.2L 1500 Series applications, the proper level is from 0.6 inches to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the rear axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level. For all 6.0L and 6.2L 2500HD Series applications, the proper level is from 0 to 0.5 inches (0 mm to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole,...
Page 516: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluid unless you suspect there is a leak, or you hear an unusual noise.
Page 517 Manual Shift Transfer Case Active Transfer Case A. Fill Plug A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, located on the transfer case, you will need to add some lubricant.
Page 518: Front Axle
When to Change Lubricant How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a often to change the lubricant. See Scheduled level surface. Maintenance on page 7 3. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 519: Noise Control System
What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13. Noise Control System Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited The following information relates to compliance with federal noise emission standards for vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg).
Page 520: Headlamp Aiming
These standards apply only to vehicles sold in the Fan and Drive: United States. Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one, Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing or rendering clutch inoperative. thereof: Removal of the fan shroud, if the vehicle has one. 1.
Page 521 It is recommended that the vehicle is taken to your Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam dealer for service if the headlamps need to be adjusted. headlamps. The high-beam headlamps will be correctly It is possible however, to re-aim the headlamps as aimed if the low-beam headlamps are aimed properly.
Page 522 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it. 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) on the wall the width of the vehicle at the height of the mark in 7.
Page 523: Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 6 69. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs WARNING: 9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
Page 524: Headlamps
Headlamps To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 6 15 for more information. 2. If you are replacing the bulb on the passenger side remove the Engine Air Cleaner cover. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 6 22 for more information.
Page 525: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: A. Cargo Lamp B. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb (CHMSL) 2. Remove the bulbs by turning socket counterclockwise and pulling the bulb straight out. 1. Remove the screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 3.
Page 526: Pickup Box Identification And Fender
Pickup Box Identification and Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps Fender Marker Lamps and Back-up Lamps To replace a pickup box identification or fender marker To replace one of these bulbs: lamp bulb: 1. Open the tailgate. Tailgate on page 3 14 for more 1.
Page 527: Back-Up Lamps
Dual Tire Models All Other Models A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp A. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp B. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp C. Stoplamp/Taillamp/Turn Signal Lamp C. Back-up Lamp 4. Press the tab, if the vehicle has one, and turn the D.
Page 528: License Plate Lamp
Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) 4. Install a new bulb into the socket, turn it clockwise, and press it in until it is tight. 5. Reinstall the lens and the four screws. License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1.
Page 529: Replacement Bulbs
Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up Lamp 3047 or 921 Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear Back-up Lamp* 1156 or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 7 3 for more information on wiper blade inspection. Cargo Lamp and Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Replacement blades come in different types and are...
Page 530: Tires
Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see your vehicle Warranty booklet for details. For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer. CAUTION: 3.
Page 531 20 Inch Tires CAUTION: (Continued) If your vehicle has the optional 20 inch P275/55R20 size tires, they are classified as Underinflated tires pose the same danger touring tires and are designed for on road use. as overloaded tires. The resulting The low profile, wide tread design is not accident could cause serious injury.
Page 532: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Tire Sidewall Labeling (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria Specification) Original equipment tires designed Useful information about a tire is molded into the to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a sidewall. The following illustrations are examples TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall.
Page 533 (E) Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread. (F) Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG) Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors: treadwear, traction, and temperature resistance. For more information, see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 6 94.
Page 534 (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria (E) Tire Identification Number (TIN) The letters Specification) Original equipment tires designed and numbers following DOT code are the Tire to GM's specific tire performance criteria have a Identification Number (TIN). The TIN shows the TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 535: Tire Size
Tire Size (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit number that indicates the tire height to width measurements. The following examples show the different parts of For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 75, as a tire size. shown in item C of the tire illustration, it would mean that the tire's sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide.
Page 536 (D) Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. The letter R means radial ply construction; the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B means belted bias ply construction.
Page 537: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Tire Terminology and Definitions Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire to the centerline of the tread. pressing outward on each square inch of the tire. Cold Tire Pressure The amount of air pressure Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square...
Page 538 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33. pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. The maximum air pressure is molded onto the GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the sidewall.
Page 539 Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an A metal support for a tire and upon which asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that the tire beads are seated. faces outward when mounted on a vehicle. The Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread side of the tire that contains a whitewall, bears and the bead.
Page 540: Inflation - Tire Pressure
UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Grading Inflation - Tire Pressure Standards) A tire information system that Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to provides consumers with ratings for a tire's operate effectively. traction, temperature, and treadwear. Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using Do not let anyone tell you that Notice: government testing procedures.
Page 541: How To Check
A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information How to Check label is attached to your vehicle. This label shows Use a good quality pocket-type gauge to check your vehicle's original equipment tires and the tire pressure. You cannot tell if your tires are correct inflation pressures for your tires when they properly inflated simply by looking at them.
Page 542: High-Speed Operation
High-Speed Operation When you end this high speed driving, return the tires to the cold inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading the Vehicle on WARNING: page 5 33 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 80. Dual Tire Operation Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h (100 mph) or When the vehicle is new, or whenever a wheel, wheel...
Page 543: Tire Pressure Monitor System
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been WARNING: equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated. If you operate your vehicle with a tire that is Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale badly underinflated, the tire can overheat.
Page 544: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the Tire Pressure Monitor Operation system may not be able to detect or signal low tire This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System pressure as intended. TPMS malfunctions may occur (TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when for a variety of reasons, including the installation of a low tire pressure condition exists.
Page 545 A Tire and Loading Information label, attached to your At the same time a message to check the pressure in a vehicle, shows the size of your vehicle's original specific tire appears on the Driver Information Center equipment tires and the correct inflation pressure for (DIC) display.
Page 546: Tpms Malfunction Light And Message
One or more TPMS sensors are missing or TPMS Malfunction Light and Message damaged. The DIC message and the TPMS The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of malfunction light should go off when the TPMS the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the sensors are installed and the sensor matching system detects a malfunction, the low tire warning light process is performed successfully.
Page 547: Tpms Sensor Matching Process
TPMS Sensor Matching Process The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below: 1. Set the parking brake. Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Any time you rotate your vehicle's tires or replace one 2. Turn the ignition switch to ON/RUN with the or more of the TPMS sensors, the identification codes engine off.
Page 548: Tire Inspection And Rotation
5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Tire Inspection and Rotation Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or We recommend that you regularly inspect your decreasing the tire's air pressure for five seconds, vehicle's tires, including the spare tire, for signs of or until a horn chirp sounds.
Page 549 If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see Dual Tire Operation on page 6 82. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is the same as the rear tires, always use one of the correct rotation If your vehicle has single rear wheels and the patterns shown here when rotating the tires.
Page 550 If your vehicle has dual WARNING: rear wheels and the tread design for the front tires is different Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to from the dual rear tires, which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts always use the correct become loose after time.
Page 551: When It Is Time For New Tires
When It Is Time for New Tires You need new tires if any of the following statements are true: Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures, You can see the indicators at three or more places driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions, around the tire.
Page 552: Buying New Tires
Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing tires in sets of four (or six if your vehicle has dual rear wheels). This is because GM has developed and matched specific tires for your uniform tread depth on all tires will help keep your vehicle.
Page 553: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Different Size Tires and Wheels WARNING: If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires, this could affect the way your vehicle performs, including its If you use bias-ply tires on the vehicle, the braking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, and wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after resistance to rollover.
Page 554: Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Uniform Tire Quality Grading While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with Quality grades can be found where applicable on respect to these grades, they must also conform the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and to federal safety requirements and additional maximum section width.
Page 555 Traction AA, A, B, C Temperature A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, AA, A, B, and C. Those grades represent the and C, representing the tire's resistance to the tire's ability to stop on wet pavement as measured generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat under controlled conditions on specified...
Page 556: Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest rusted or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, tire life and best overall performance.
Page 557: Used Replacement Wheels
Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt or wheel nut is replaced WARNING: on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut torque after 100, 1,000 and 6,000 miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) of driving. For proper torque, see Wheel Nut Torque Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, under Capacities and Specifications on page 6 137.
Page 558: Tire Chains
Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle does not have dual wheels and has a tire size other than P265/65R18, P275/55R20 or LT265/70R17, use tire chains only WARNING: where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rear axle.
Page 559: If A Tire Goes Flat
If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING: 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 much more likely to leak out Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do slowly.
Page 560: Changing A Flat Tire
Changing a Flat Tire WARNING: (Continued) If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on 3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure page 4 3.
Page 561: Removing The Spare Tire And Tools
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Wheel Block Crew Cab B. Flat Tire A. Wing Nut Retaining D. Jack The following information explains how to use the jack Tool Kit E. Jack Knob and change a tire. B. Tool Kit F.
Page 562 Regular Cab Extended Cab A. Wing Nut Retaining D. Jack A. Wing Nut Retaining C. Wheel Blocks Tool Kit Tool Kit E. Jack Knob D. Jack B. Tool Kit B. Tool Kit F. Wing Nut Retaining E. Jack Knob C. Wheel Blocks Wheel Blocks 6-102...
Page 563: Spare Tire
For regular cab models, the equipment you will need is behind the passenger's seat. For extended and crew cab models, the equipment is on the shelf behind the passenger's side second row seat. 1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder.
Page 564 1. Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and 3. Insert the hoist end use the ignition key to remove the spare tire (open end) (F) of the lock (J). To remove the spare tire lock, insert the extension through the ignition key turn and pull straight out.
Page 565 5. Use the wheel wrench hook which allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. 6. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch.
Page 566 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide latch.
Page 567 2. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened. Remove the If the wheel has a smooth center cap, place the entire center cap.
Page 568 Front Position - 1500 Front Position - All Other Models Models 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise 4. Position the jack under the vehicle as shown. If the to loosen the wheel nuts. Do not remove the wheel flat tire is on the front of the vehicle (1500 Model nuts yet.
Page 569 WARNING: 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. WARNING: Rear Position 1500 Rear Position...
Page 570 7. Remove all the wheel WARNING: (Continued) nuts and take off the flat tire. rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if needed, to get all the rust or dirt off.
Page 571 WARNING: WARNING: Never use oil or grease on bolts or nuts because If wheel studs are damaged, they can break. If all the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel the studs on a wheel broke, the wheel could come could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 572 WARNING: Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel nuts.
Page 573: Secondary Latch System
For bolt-on hub caps, align the plastic nut caps with the To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: wheel nuts and then tighten by hand. Then use the 1. Check under the wheel wrench to tighten. vehicle to see if the cable end is visible.
Page 574 5. If the spare does not lower, turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), separating them so that...
Page 575 WARNING: 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 576: Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools WARNING: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these in the proper place.
Page 577 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I) together, as shown. 2. Separate the tire/wheel retainer (D) from the guide pin.
Page 578 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and onto the hoist shaft. Do not use the chiseled end of the wheel wrench. 5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6.
Page 579 To store the jack and jack tools: 3. Assemble the wheel blocks (B) and jack (G) together with the wing nut (A) and retaining bolt (H). 4. Position the jack (G) in the mounting bracket (F). Position the holes in the base of the jack (G) onto the pin in the mounting bracket (F).
Page 580: Spare Tire
Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different size spare tire than the road tires originally installed on your vehicle. This Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire. spare tire was developed for use on your vehicle, so it A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflation is all right to drive on it.
Page 581: Appearance Care
Appearance Care surfaces for which they were not intended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Remove any accidental over-spray from other surfaces immediately. To prevent Interior Cleaning over-spray, apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth. The vehicle's interior will continue to look its best if it is Notice: Using abrasive cleaners when cleaning cleaned often.
Page 582: Fabric/Carpet
Do not clean the vehicle using: Fabric/Carpet A knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment from any interior surface. frequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canister A stiff brush.
Page 583: Leather
If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaner or Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercial Plastic Surfaces upholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a small hidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation remove dust.
Page 584: Care Of Safety Belts
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The best way to preserve the vehicle's finish is to keep it clean by washing it often. Notice: Certain cleaners contain chemicals that can WARNING: damage the emblems or nameplates on the vehicle. Check the cleaning product label.
Page 585: Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the Notice: Machine compounding or aggressive vehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closer than polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish may 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle. Use of damage it.
Page 586: Windshield And Wiper Blades
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels and Trim Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually The vehicle may have either aluminum or needed. However, chrome polish may be used on chrome-plated wheels.
Page 587: Tires
cleaners with acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on Tires them because they could damage the surface. Do not To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. use chrome polish on aluminum wheels. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels products on the vehicle may damage the paint finish could damage the wheels.
Page 588: Underbody Maintenance
Underbody Maintenance Vehicle Identification Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection.
Page 589: Service Parts Identification Label
Service Parts Identification Label The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92 and following information: Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 2 92.
Page 590: Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Fuses and Circuit Breakers Instrument Panel Fuse Block If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode The instrument panel fuse Hybrid manual for more information. block access door is located on the driver side The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from edge of the instrument short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers panel.
Page 591 Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center-High Mounted Stoplamp Rear Climate Controls Power Mirror Body Control Module (BCM) The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown.
Page 592: Top View
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block Fuses Usage Driver Information Center (DIC) The center instrument panel fuse block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the Rear Wiper steering column. Cooled Seats Top View Driver Seat Module, Remote Keyless Entry System Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature)
Page 593: Underhood Fuse Block
Underhood Fuse Block Harness Usage Connector ® If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 ® the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-mode Hybrid manual for more information.
Page 594 Fuses Usage Engine Controls Engine Control Module, Throttle Control Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensor Antilock Brakes System 2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils (Right Side) Transmission Control Module (Battery) Vehicle Back-up Lamps Passenger Side Low-Beam Headlamp...
Page 595 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel Pump Climate Controls (Battery) Fuel System Control Module Airbag System (Ignition) Not Used Amplifier Not Used Audio System Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils Miscellaneous (Ignition), Cruise (Left Side) Control Trailer Park Lamps Not Used Driver Side Park Lamps Airbag System (Battery) Passenger Side Park Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster...
Page 596 J-Case Fuses Usage Relays Usage Cooling Fan 1 FAN HI Cooling Fan High Speed Not Used FAN LO Cooling Fan Low Speed Heavy Duty Antilock Brake System FAN CNTRL Cooling Fan Control Cooling Fan 2 HDLP LO/HID Low-Beam Headlamp Antilock Brake System 1 FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps Starter...
Page 597: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7 13 for more information. ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. Capacities Application English...
Page 598 Capacities Application English Metric Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 26.0 gal 98.0 L 1500 Series Long Box 34.0 gal 128.7 L 2500 Series Standard Box 26.0 gal 98.0 L 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box 34.0 gal 128.7 L 3500 Series Chassis Cab 50.0 gal...
Page 599: Engine Specifications
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LU3) Automatic 0.060 in (1.52 mm) 4.8L V8 (L20) Automatic 0.040 in (1.02 mm) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management (Iron Automatic 0.040 in (1.02 mm) Block) (LMG) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management (Aluminum Automatic...
Page 600 NOTES 6-140...
Page 601 Section 7 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ......7-2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ..7-13 Introduction .
Page 602: Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Schedule The maintenance schedule is for vehicles that: carry passengers and cargo within recommended limits on the Tire and Loading Information label. Introduction See Loading the Vehicle on page 5 33. This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal gasoline engine.
Page 603: Scheduled Maintenance
At your dealer, you can be certain that you will receive Scheduled Maintenance the highest level of service available. Your dealer has When the Change Engine Oil Soon specially trained service technicians, uses genuine replacement parts, as well as, up to date tools and Message Displays equipment to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics.
Page 604 Fluids visual leak check (or every 12 months, When the Change Engine Oil Soon message displays, whichever occurs first). A leak in any system must certain services, checks, and inspections are required. be repaired and the fluid level checked. The services described for Maintenance should be performed at every engine oil change.
Page 605: Additional Required Services
Engine cooling system inspection. Visual Four wheel drive vehicles: Transfer case fluid level inspection of hoses, pipes, fittings, and clamps and check and adding fluid, if needed. replacement, if needed. Engine air cleaner filter inspection. See Engine Air Windshield wiper blade inspection for wear, Cleaner/Filter on page 6 22.
Page 606 Once a Month First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Tire inflation check. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 6 80. Fuel system inspection for damage or leaks. Tire wear inspection. See Tire Inspection and Four wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid change Rotation on page 6 88.
Page 607 First Engine Oil Change After Every debris. During any maintenance, if a power washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, 80 000 km/50,000 Miles care should be taken to not directly spray the Engine air cleaner filter replacement. See Engine transfer case output seals.
Page 608 First Engine Oil Change After Every First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles 240 000 km/150,000 Miles Automatic transmission fluid change (normal Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill, service). See Automatic Transmission Fluid cooling system and cap pressure check, and (4-Speed Transmission) on page 6 24 or cleaning of outside of radiator and air conditioning Automatic Transmission Fluid (6-Speed...
Page 609 Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance Maintenance Change engine oil and filter. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield washer fluid level check. Tire inflation pressures check. Tire wear inspection. Rotate tires. Fluids visual leak check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles driven in dusty conditions only). Brake system inspection.
Page 610 Scheduled Maintenance (cont'd) Service Maintenance Maintenance Steering and suspension inspection. Chassis components lubrication. Engine cooling system inspection. Windshield wiper blades inspection. Body components lubrication. Restraint system components check. Automatic transmission fluid level check. Four wheel drive only: Transfer case fluid level check. Engine air cleaner filter inspection (vehicles not driven in dusty conditions).
Page 611: Owner Checks And Services
Owner Checks and Services Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check WARNING: WARNING: When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you or could move suddenly.
Page 612: Ignition Transmission Lock Check
Ignition Transmission Lock Check Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn parking brake. the ignition to LOCK/OFF in each shift lever position. To check the parking brake's holding ability: With The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the engine running and the transmission in...
Page 613: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Recommended Fluids and Usage Fluid/Lubricant Lubricants GM Power Steering Fluid Power Steering (GM Part No. U.S. 89021184, System This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a in Canada 89021186). gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/ ® Automatic DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission...
Page 614 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant Body Door Rear Axle (GM Part No. U.S. 89021677, Hinge Pins, in Canada 89021678). Tailgate Hinge Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube and Linkage, (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Transfer Case ® DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Folding Seats, in Canada 10953474).
Page 615: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. ® ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter...
Page 616: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines ® If your vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see V6 Engines ® the DURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. 7-16...
Page 617: 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. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-17...
Page 618 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-18...
Page 619 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-19...
Page 620 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading 7-20...
Page 621 Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information ... 8-2 Reporting Safety Defects ......8-16 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .
Page 622: Customer Assistance And Information
Assistance prompt). In Canada, call General Motors of Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your Canada Customer Communication at 1-800-263-3777 dealer and to GMC. Normally, any concerns with the (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). sales transaction or the operation of the vehicle will be We encourage you to call the toll-free number in order resolved by the dealer's sales or service departments.
Page 623 STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Both General Motors You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the and your dealer are committed to making sure you are toll-free telephone number or write them at the following completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, address: if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the BBB Auto Line Program...
Page 624 STEP THREE Canadian Owners: In the event that For further information concerning eligibility in the you do not feel your concerns have been addressed Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), call after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call the General Motors Two, General Motors of Canada Limited wants you to Customer Communication Centre, 1-800-263-3777...
Page 625: Online Owner Center
My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and current offers in your area. Online service and maintenance records My Dealers/Retailers: Save details such as Find GMC dealers for service nationwide address and phone number for each of your Exclusive privileges and offers preferred GM dealers/retailers.
Page 626: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty)
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 www.gmcanada.com GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. However, if a customer wishes to write 1-800-263-3777 (English) or e-mail GMC, the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-7854 (French) 1-800-263-3830 (For Text United States Telephone devices (TTYs))
Page 627: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F. call 1-800-263-3830. 01-800-508-0000 Roadside Assistance Program Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800 For U.S. purchased vehicles, call 1 800 GMC-8782 GM Mobility Reimbursement (1 800 462 8782); (Text telephone (TTY): Program 1 888 889 2438). For Canadian purchased vehicles, call 1-800-268-6800.
Page 628: Calling For Assistance
Roadside Assistance is not a part of the New Vehicle Location of the vehicle Limited Warranty. GMC and General Motors of Canada Model, year, color, and license plate number of the Limited reserve the right to make any changes or...
Page 629: Services Provided
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or the most direct route or the most scenic route. Highway: Tow to the nearest GMC dealer for Additional travel information is also available. Allow warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash three weeks for delivery.
Page 630: Services Not Included In Roadside Assistance
Trip Routing Service: Limit of six requests Services Not Included in Roadside per year. Assistance Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: Impound towing caused by violation of any laws. Must be over 250 kilometres from where your trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Legal fines.
Page 631: Scheduling Service Appointments
Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation Program When your vehicle requires warranty service, contact To enhance your ownership experience, we and our your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy a service appointment and advising your service Transportation, a customer support program for vehicles consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can with the New Vehicle Limited Warranty (Base Warranty...
Page 632: Transportation Options
Transportation Options amount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In addition, for U.S. customers, should you arrange transportation Warranty service can generally be completed while you through a friend or relative, limited reimbursement for wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helps to reasonable fuel expenses may be available.
Page 633: Collision Damage Repair
Additional Program Information Collision Parts All program options, such as shuttle service, may not be Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for the same materials and construction methods as the specific information about availability.
Page 634: Insuring Your Vehicle
Aftermarket collision parts are also available. These are Insuring Your Vehicle made by companies other than GM and may not have Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with been tested for your vehicle. As a result, these parts comprehensive and collision insurance coverage. There may fit poorly, exhibit premature durability/corrosion are significant differences in the quality of coverage problems, and may not perform properly in subsequent...
Page 635: If A Crash Occurs
Gather the important information you will need from If a Crash Occurs the other driver. Things like name, address, phone Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. number, driver's license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Check to make sure that you are all right.
Page 636: Reporting Safety Defects
Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Reporting Safety Defects Process Reporting Safety Defects to the In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, United States Government GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Page 637: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Transport Canada a situation like this, please notify General Motors. immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of Call 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write: Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or GMC Customer Assistance Center write to: P.O.
Page 638: Owner Information
Service Publications Ordering Owner Information Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information Service Manuals about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models. Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Page 639: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
Current and Past Model Order Forms Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an Your GM vehicle has a number of sophisticated order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle. computers that record information about the vehicle s ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 performance and how it is driven.
Page 640: Event Data Recorders
Event Data Recorders Important: EDR data is recorded by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash situation occurs; no data is recorded This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). by the EDR under normal driving conditions and no The main purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain personal data (e.g., name, gender, age, and crash crash or near crash-like situations, such as an airbag location) is recorded.
Page 641: Onstar
® OnStar Radio Frequency Statement If the vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to the This vehicle has systems that operate on a radio OnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms and frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Conditions in the OnStar Owners Guide for information Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with on data collection and use.
Page 642 NOTES 8-22...
Page 643 Airbags Off Light ......... . 4-34 Accessories and Modifications .
Page 644 Appearance Care (cont.) Sheet Metal Damage ......6-127 Battery ..........6-48 Tires .
Page 645: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl) And
Bulb Replacement (cont.) Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and License Plate Lamps ......6-68 Cargo Lamp .
Page 646 Cleaning (cont.) Customer Assistance ....... .8-6 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Offices .
Page 647 Driver Information Center (DIC) ....4-50 DIC Operation and Displays ....4-50, 4-59 E85 Fuel .
Page 648 Engine (cont.) Flat Tire, Changing ....... 6-100 Drive Belt Routing ....... . 7-16 Flat Tire, Storing .
Page 649 Fuses Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ... . .6-132 Halogen Bulbs ........6-63 Fuses and Circuit Breakers .
Page 650 Ignition Positions ........3-24 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ......6-72 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .
Page 651 Lights (cont.) Locks (cont.) Brake System Warning ......4-38 Power Door ........3-11 Charging System .
Page 652 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview ..... 3-60 Engine ..........6-17 Manual Rearview .
Page 653 Power (cont.) Sliding Rear Window ......3-18 Paint, Damage ........6-127 Steering Fluid .
Page 654 Rear Axle ......... . 6-54 Reporting Safety Defects Locking .
Page 655 Safety Defects Reporting Service ..........6-4 Canadian Government .
Page 656 Start Vehicle, Remote .......3-7 Theft-Deterrent Systems ......3-19 Starting the Engine .
Page 657 Tires (cont.) Truck-Camper Loading Information ....5-45 Sidewall Labeling ....... . . 6-72 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .
Page 658 Windshield Washer ..........4-7 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators .
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