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Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Cautions Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
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In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Radio(s) ..... 1-14 Traction Control/Electronic Satellite Radio ....1-15 Stability Control .
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In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 11. Instrument Panel Illumination 20. Traction Control/Electronic Control on page 6-5. Stability Control on page 9-29 2. Driver Information Center (DIC) (If Equipped). Buttons. See Driver Information Dome Lamp Override. See Center (DIC) on page 5-23. Dome Lamps on page 6-5.
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for Information more than two seconds to sound the This section provides a brief panic alarm. Press again to overview about some of the cancel the panic alarm. important features that may or may See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle.
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Power Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as Manual Door Locks long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.
In Brief Power Windows AUTO to activate the express-down 2. Slide the seat to the desired mode. This mode can be canceled position and release the bar. at any time by pulling up on the 3. Try to move the seat back and switch.
In Brief Raise and lower the front or rear 3. Push and pull on the seatback to Safety Belts of the seat cushion by moving make sure it is locked. the right or left lever up or down. To return the seatback to the upright See Power Seat Adjustment on position: page 3-3.
In Brief Airbag On-Off Switch If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the front outboard passenger airbag. Canada and Mexico If equipped, select each mirror by turning the knob clockwise for the...
In Brief Push the tab forward for daytime To adjust the steering wheel: use and pull it rearward for 1. Pull the lever to move the nighttime use to avoid glare of the steering wheel up or down into a headlamps from behind.
1-10 In Brief Press the button in and the dome Exterior Lighting lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the button again so that the dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps, press the button located next to each lamp to turn it on or off.
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In Brief 1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Turns on the parking lamps : Slow wipes. including all lamps, except the : Fast wipes. headlamps. : Use to turn the wipers off. : Turns on the headlamps : Push the paddle on top of the together with the parking lamps and turn signal lever to spray washer instrument panel lights.
1-12 In Brief Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. Vehicles without Air Conditioning 1. Fan Control 3. Air Delivery Mode Control 2. Temperature Control...
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In Brief 1-13 Transmission Range Selection Mode If equipped, Range Selection Mode helps control the vehicle's Vehicles with Air Conditioning transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a 1. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems on trailer by letting you select a desired page 8-1.
1-14 In Brief When M (Manual Mode) is selected, Vehicle Features a number displays in the DIC next to the M indicating the current gear. Radio(s) Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-27. While using Range Selection Mode, Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.
In Brief 1-15 For vehicles with a FAV button, a 2. Press the softkey located below SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan maximum of 36 stations can be any one of the tabs to be stations. stored as favorites using the six changed.
1-16 In Brief For more information, refer to: make and receive hands-free calls For vehicles with audio steering using the vehicle s audio system wheel controls, some audio controls www.siriusxm.com or call and controls. can be adjusted at the steering 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) wheel.
In Brief 1-17 +RES: If there is a set speed in instructions for reaching the : Press to seek the next radio memory, press briefly to resume to a destination. In addition, the system station, the next track while sourced previously set speed, or press and can help locate a variety of points of to the CD, or to select tracks and...
1-18 In Brief To turn off traction control, press 8 km/h (5 mph). Rear Parking Assist Performance and and release the StabiliTrak (RPA) uses audible beeps to Maintenance provide distance and system button . The appropriate DIC information. message will display. See Ride Traction Control/ Control System Messages on Keep the sensors on the vehicle's...
In Brief 1-19 The TPMS does not replace normal E85 or FlexFuel monthly tire maintenance. Maintain Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can the correct tire pressures. use either unleaded gasoline or See Tire Pressure Monitor System ethanol fuel containing up to 85% on page 10-50.
Diagnostic Services. OnStar Canada: 1-800-268-6800 services may require a paid Replace the vehicle's tires with As the owner of a new GMC, you subscription. See OnStar Overview the same TPC Spec number are automatically enrolled in the on page 14-1.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-11 Windows Immobilizer ....2-11 Keys Immobilizer Operation .
Keys, Doors, and Windows With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System Operation unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. If equipped, the RKE transmitter functions work up to 60 m (195 ft) Remote Keyless Entry away from the vehicle.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows (Unlock): Press to unlock the Press and hold for more than two seconds to activate the panic driver door. If is pressed again alarm. The turn signal lamps flash within five seconds, all remaining and the horn sounds repeatedly for doors unlock.
Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a Replace the battery if the REPLACE CR2032 or equivalent battery. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY 4. Snap the transmitter back message displays in the DIC. See together.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The RKE transmitter range may be If the remote start procedure is used 3. Immediately press and hold less while the vehicle is running. again before the first 10 minute time until the turn signal lamps flash. frame has ended, the first If you cannot see the vehicle's There are other conditions which...
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Keys, Doors, and Windows The hazard warning flashers Warning (Continued) are on. There is an emission control crash is increased if the system malfunction. See doors are not locked. So, all Malfunction Indicator Lamp on passengers should wear page 5-16. safety belts properly and the doors should be locked The engine coolant temperature...
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks cargo door will lock immediately Automatic Door Locks when it is closed or when the The vehicle may have an automatic delayed locking feature functions. lock/unlock feature. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Delayed Locking Information Center (DIC).
Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks Move the button to the left for the Doors driver side door or to the right for Security locks are located on the the passenger side door to return Side Door (60/40 front portion of the 60/40 side the door locks to normal operation.
Keys, Doors, and Windows then open the door. When the door is closed, the check strap will automatically re-engage. Sliding Door To open the front portion of a 60/ To open the rear portion of a 60/ 40 door from the inside, pull the 40 door from the outside, pull the handle toward you and push the handle on the side of the rear door...
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the door is closed, it will be Rear Doors Warning (Continued) flush with the side of the body. Warning injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. dangerous.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security When the PASS-Key III+ system senses that someone is using the This vehicle has theft-deterrent wrong key, it shuts down the features; however, they do not make vehicle's starter and fuel systems. the vehicle impossible to steal. The starter will not work and fuel will stop being delivered to the engine.
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ 3. After the engine has started, turn Exterior Mirrors decoder to learn the transponder the key to LOCK/OFF and value of a new or replacement key. remove the key. Convex Mirrors Up to eight keys may be 4.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 On the lower portion of each mirror On the lower portion of each mirror Then, adjust the mirror angle by is an auxiliary convex mirror. there is an auxiliary convex mirror moving the knob in the desired A convex mirror's surface is curved that can be adjusted manually to direction.
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by Interior Rearview Mirrors Warning turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless windows.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Express-Down Swing-Out Windows The driver window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch. Press fully and release the window switch marked AUTO to activate the express-down mode.
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2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Enhanced Technology The following table shows laminated glass location, based on vehicle Glass model and options. The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger and crew vans.
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Sliding door forward window and 12- and 15-Seat Passenger Vans rear-most side windows Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows Crew Vans Sliding door forward window Sun Visors To block out glare, swing down the sun visors.
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ..3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-26 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats On vehicles with factory installed Seat Adjustment seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard seating Warning positions. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of the seat. Warning 2. Move the seatback to the If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, and then could move forward in a sudden release the lever to lock the stop or crash.
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Warning Removing the Rear Seat Sitting in a reclined position when Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the vehicle is in motion can be the lap-shoulder belts on the bench dangerous. Even when buckled seat to be removed. up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
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Seats and Restraints 2. Locate the pins. 3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the On a three-passenger seat there retaining clip, and then pull the are two pins on the inboard sides pin out. of the rear seats. 4.
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Seats and Restraints 7. For the second- and third-row Reinstalling the Rear Seats 1. Position the seat into the open seats, stow the safety belt latch slots in both rails. Push the seat by attaching the clip on the forward in the rail, hooking both Warning safety belt latch to the trim just seat bases onto the pins inside...
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Seats and Restraints 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the mini-latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the mini-buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat. Do not twist the belts. 9.
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
3-10 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the detachable safety belt and the locking feature may be engaged. shoulder and across the chest. safety belt is not attached, see If this happens, let the belt go These parts of the body are best Reinstalling the Rear Seats under back all the way and start again.
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Seats and Restraints 3-11 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Safety Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a safety belt height height that is right for you. adjuster for the driver and front See Safety Belt Height Adjuster outboard passenger positions.
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3-12 Seats and Restraints To move it down, pull on the center Adjustable comfort guides are adjuster control labeled PULL. You available through your dealer for the can move the height adjuster up just left rear outboard seating positions by pushing up on the shoulder belt of the three-passenger bench seats guide.
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Seats and Restraints 3-13 1. Locate the guide in a pocket on Warning (Continued) the side of the seatback. and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.
3-14 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Use During guide, squeeze the belt edges Pregnancy together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Slide Safety belts work for everyone, the guide into its storage pocket on including pregnant women.
Seats and Restraints 3-15 The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check Safety Belt Care to protect the mother. When a safety Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. belt is worn properly, it is more likely belt reminder light, safety belts, that the fetus will not be hurt in a buckles, latch plates, retractors, and...
3-16 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the front Airbag System Warning (Continued) outboard passenger and the passenger seated directly The vehicle has the following crash. To help make sure the behind the front outboard airbag: safety belt systems are working passenger on vans with two row A frontal airbag for the driver.
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Seats and Restraints 3-17 A roof-rail airbag for the front For roof-rail airbags, the word Warning (Continued) outboard passenger and the AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. second and third row Airbags are designed to supplement Wearing your safety belt during a passengers seated directly the protection provided by safety crash helps reduce the chance of...
3-18 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) position before and during a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with airbags. The driver should sit as far back as possible There is an airbag readiness light while still maintaining control of on the instrument panel, which the vehicle.
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Seats and Restraints 3-19 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger If the vehicle has one, the front Side Similar Side Similar outboard passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the If the vehicle has a single seating If the vehicle has two seating rows, passenger side.
3-20 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends largely on what you hit, Warning the direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. If something is between an This vehicle is equipped with one or Frontal airbags may inflate at occupant and an airbag, the more airbags.
Seats and Restraints 3-21 if the sensing system predicts that wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded the vehicle is about to roll over on moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement its side.
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3-22 Seats and Restraints after an event that exceeds a Additional windshield breakage may Warning predetermined threshold. You can also occur from the front outboard lock the doors, and turn off the passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there interior lamps and the hazard Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air.
Seats and Restraints 3-23 The infant has a medical Airbag On-Off Switch condition which, according to the If the instrument panel has one of infant's physician, makes it the switches pictured in the necessary for the infant to ride in following illustrations, the vehicle the front seat so that the driver has an airbag on-off switch that you...
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3-24 Seats and Restraints Medical Condition. A passenger Warning (Continued) has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: Do not turn off the front outboard Causes the passenger airbag to passenger frontal airbag unless pose a special risk for the the person sitting there is in a risk passenger;...
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Seats and Restraints 3-25 To turn the front outboard passenger Warning airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and If the airbag readiness light ever move the switch to the on position. comes on and stays on, it means The front outboard passenger that something may be wrong frontal airbag is now enabled, and...
3-26 Seats and Restraints module, steering wheel, instrument Airbag System Check Warning panel, any of the airbag modules, The airbag system does not need ceiling or pillar garnish trim, front For up to 10 seconds after the regularly scheduled maintenance or sensors, rollover sensor module, vehicle is turned off and the replacement.
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
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3-28 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
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3-30 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
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Seats and Restraints 3-31 weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
3-32 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Warning A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
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Seats and Restraints 3-33 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
3-34 Seats and Restraints Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. because the back of the availability in Canada, check with If a child restraint is secured in the rear-facing child restraint would...
Seats and Restraints 3-35 child restraint prevents access to or restraint are used to attach the child Warning (Continued) interferes with the routing of the restraint to the anchors in the safety belt. vehicle. The LATCH system is move the front passenger seat as designed to make installation of a If the vehicle does not have a rear far back as it will go.
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3-36 Seats and Restraints Make sure to follow the instructions Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint.
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Seats and Restraints 3-37 The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether Do not install three child restraints in single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). the same row at the same time and Anchor Locations Either will have a single never install two top tethers using attachment (2) to secure the top...
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3-38 Seats and Restraints If the vehicle is equipped with a There is a top tether anchor for the four-passenger fourth- or fifth-row front passenger position with a front seat, it does not have upper or passenger seat. The anchor is at lower anchors.
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Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing a Child Restraint Warning Warning (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child shoulder belt is allowed to go all restraint to a single anchor. the way back into the retractor, Warning Attaching more than one child but it cannot do this if it is...
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3-40 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some 2. If the child restraint manufacturer Caution restraints also use another vehicle recommends that the top tether anchor to secure a top tether. be attached, attach and tighten Do not let the LATCH the top tether to the top tether 1.
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Seats and Restraints 3-41 2.3. Route and tighten the top If the position you are using tether according to your has an integrated headrest child restraint instructions or head restraint and you and the following are using a dual tether, instructions: route the tether around the headrest or head restraint.
3-42 Seats and Restraints 3. Before placing a child in the If the vehicle has the LATCH system Children (LATCH System) on child restraint, make sure it is and it was being used during a page 3-35 for top tether anchor securely held in place.
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Seats and Restraints 3-43 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how.
3-44 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Warning tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured tether.
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Seats and Restraints 3-45 the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. Secure rear-facing child restraints To help avoid injury to yourself or In Canada, the law requires that in a rear seat, even if the airbag others, have the vehicle serviced forward-facing child restraints have...
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3-46 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6.
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Seats and Restraints 3-47 7. If the vehicle does not have a To remove the child restraint, rear seat and the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and has a top tether, follow the child let it return to the stowed position. restraint manufacturer's If the top tether is attached to a top instructions regarding the use of...
Storage Storage Storage Front Storage Compartments This vehicle may have a front storage compartment. It is located at Storage Compartments the center of the instrument panel Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 extension, by the floor. To open the Front Storage .
Instruments and Controls ® Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel an iPod or USB device. Also press while driving. to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Radio Adjustment To select preset or favorite radio stations: Press and release go to the next or previous radio...
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with Bluetooth or 2. Press and release : Press to increase volume. ® OnStar systems, press and hold to scroll up or down the list, then : Press to decrease volume. for longer than two seconds to press and hold , or press interact with those systems.
Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Use Warning between the earth's magnetic north to adjust the delay time between and true geographic north. If the wipes. Turn the band up for more In freezing weather, do not use compass is not set to the zone frequent wipes or down for less the washer until the windshield is...
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Instruments and Controls 5. If calibration is necessary, note pad holder, or any other calibrate the compass. See magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn Procedure following. on the vehicle and calibrate the compass.
Instruments and Controls 4. The DIC will display AM-FM Radio after five seconds and the CALIBRATING: DRIVE IN current time displayed is To set the time: CIRCLES. Drive the vehicle in automatically set. tight circles at less than 8 km/h 1.
Instruments and Controls Changing the Time and Date The vehicle may have two Caution Default Settings accessory power outlets on the instrument panel. To change the time or date default Leaving electrical equipment settings: Remove the cover to access and plugged in for an extended period replace when not in use.
Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt circuit, unplug the item and plug it Cigarette Lighter back in or turn the Retained Alternating Current If equipped with a cigarette lighter, Accessory Power (RAP) off and This power outlet can be used to to heat push it in all the way and let then back on.
Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and If equipped with a removable function. Often gauges and warning ashtray, it can be placed into the lights work together to indicate a Indicators front floor console cupholder.
Instruments and Controls 5-11 If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition is see the Duramax diesel supplement on, indicates how much fuel is left in for more information. the vehicle fuel tank. An arrow on the fuel gauge Speedometer indicates the side of the vehicle the...
5-12 Instruments and Controls The gauge moves a little while Caution turning a corner or speeding up. The gauge does not go back to Lack of proper engine oil empty when the ignition is maintenance can damage the turned off. engine.
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on page 10-18. Temperature Gauge Voltmeter Gauge English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working. During a When the engine is not running, but majority of the operation, the gauge the ignition is on, this gauge shows will read 100°C (210°F) or less.
5-14 Instruments and Controls Readings in the low warning zone Safety Belt Reminders Airbag Readiness Light may occur when a large number of This light shows if there is an Safety Belt Reminder Light electrical accessories are operating electrical problem with the airbag in the vehicle and the engine is left There is a safety belt reminder light system.
Instruments and Controls 5-15 reminder that the airbag has been Warning turned off. This light will go off when the airbag has been turned on. See If the airbag readiness light stays Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3-23 on after the vehicle is started or for more information, including comes on while driving, it means important safety information.
5-16 Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) serviced by your dealer. The light should go out once the passenger frontal airbag unless Light on page 5-14 for more engine starts. If it stays on, the person sitting there is in a risk information, including important or comes on while driving, there...
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Instruments and Controls 5-17 are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in Caution (Continued) maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's on when the vehicle is placed in emission controls and can cause ON/RUN, as a check to show it is Caution...
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5-18 Instruments and Controls Avoid hard accelerations. been left off or improperly diagnostic tools to fix any installed. A loose or missing fuel mechanical or electrical problems Avoid steep uphill grades. cap could allow fuel to evaporate that might have developed. If towing a trailer, reduce the into the atmosphere.
Instruments and Controls 5-19 The vehicle may not pass inspection for lack of OBD II system This light should come on briefly inspection if: readiness, your dealer can prepare when ignition key is turned to ON/ the vehicle for inspection. RUN.
5-20 Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle Tow/Haul Mode Light Warning serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally the The brake system might not be indicator light then goes off. working properly if the brake If the ABS light stays on, turn the system warning light is on.
Instruments and Controls 5-21 This light comes on when the If the light does not come on, have For vehicles with the Tire Pressure StabiliTrak system is turned off. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Monitor System (TPMS), this light If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If the system is working normally, comes on briefly when the engine is...
5-22 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the This light should come on briefly as engine. Driving with the engine the engine is started. If it does not oil low can also damage the come on, have the vehicle serviced engine.
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Security Light High-Beam On Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) This vehicle has a DIC. All messages will appear in the DIC display at the bottom of the The security light should come on This light comes on when the instrument cluster.
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5-24 Instruments and Controls automatically appears in the bottom DIC Buttons (Vehicle Information): Press right corner of the DIC display. this button to display the oil life, rear If there is a problem with the system park assist, units, tire pressure that controls the temperature readings for vehicles with the Tire display, the numbers will be...
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Instruments and Controls 5-25 Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer has a feature If the retro-active reset feature is called the retro-active reset. This activated after the vehicle is started, (Trip/Fuel): Press this button can be used to set the trip odometer but before it begins moving, the to scroll through the following menu to the number of kilometers (miles)
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5-26 Instruments and Controls fuel tank. This is because different of fuel used since the last reset of Average Speed driving conditions produce different this menu item. To reset the fuel Press until AVERAGE SPEED fuel economies. Generally, freeway used information, press and hold displays.
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Instruments and Controls 5-27 Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance message as a reminder that the Schedule in this manual. See system has been turned off. See Items Maintenance Schedule on Object Detection System Messages (Vehicle Information): Press page 11-3. on page 5-32 and Parking Assist on this button to scroll through the page 9-35.
5-28 Instruments and Controls If a low tire pressure condition is sensor, the system must re-learn the Vehicle Messages detected by the system while tire positions. To re-learn the tire Messages displayed on the DIC driving, a message advising you to positions, see Tire Pressure Monitor indicate the status of the vehicle or check the pressure in a specific tire...
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Battery Voltage and and turn off the vehicle. Restart the Door Ajar Messages vehicle and check for the message Charging Messages CARGO DOOR OPEN on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE BATTERY This message displays and a chime when you begin driving, the brake...
5-30 Instruments and Controls close the door again. Check to see Engine Cooling System idle until it cools down. See Engine if the message still appears on Coolant Temperature Gauge on Messages the DIC. page 5-13. ENGINE HOT A/C (Air PASSENGER DOOR OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Conditioning) OFF...
Instruments and Controls 5-31 message. See Engine Oil on Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages page 10-6 and Maintenance ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW Schedule on page 11-3. This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
5-32 Instruments and Controls Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON SERVICE PARK ASSIST This message displays and a chime This message displays if there is a REPLACE BATTERY IN sounds if a turn signal is left on for problem with the Rear Parking REMOTE KEY 1.2 km (0.75 mi).
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Instruments and Controls 5-33 One condition is overheating, SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX which could occur if StabiliTrak CONTROL STABILITRAK XX activates continuously for an If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this extended period of time. message displays when there is a message displays when the traction The message also displays if the...
5-34 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages WAIT TO START SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays briefly when This message displays when a SERVICE AIRBAG the theft-deterrent system has non-emissions related malfunction This message displays if there is a initially found incorrect conditions occurs.
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Tire Messages the tire pressure values. See Driver is re-learning the tire positions on Information Center (DIC) on the vehicle. See Driver Information CHECK TIRE PRESSURE or page 5-23. Center (DIC) on page 5-23 for more TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE information.
5-36 Instruments and Controls GRADE BRAKING ENABLED TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages This message displays when the grade braking has been enabled ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Caution with the Tow/Haul Mode button on WITH CARE the end of the shift lever. See Tow/ Do not drive the vehicle while the Haul Mode on page 9-27, Automatic This message displays when the...
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Vehicle Entering the Feature Feature Settings Menu Items Settings Menu The following are customization Personalization features that allow you to program 1. Turn the ignition on and place This vehicle may have settings to the vehicle: the vehicle in P (Park).
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5-38 Instruments and Controls It also allows you to select which Press until the LANGUAGE Press until AUTO DOOR LOCK doors and when the doors will screen appears on the DIC display. appears on the DIC display. Press automatically unlock. once to access the settings for Press once to access the settings...
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Instruments and Controls 5-39 NO CHANGE: No change will be LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps feedback when unlocking the made to this feature. The current vehicle with the RKE transmitter if will flash when you press on the setting will remain. the doors are open.
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5-40 Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK ON (default): The doors will not 10 SECONDS (default): The lock until five seconds after the last exterior lamps will stay on for This feature allows you to select door is closed. 10 seconds. whether or not the locking of the doors will be delayed.
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Instruments and Controls 5-41 CHIME VOLUME FACTORY SETTINGS Press until APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the This feature allows you to set all of volume level of the chime. the customization features back to display.
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5-42 Instruments and Controls Press until FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS TO EXIT appears in the DIC display. Press once to exit the menu. If you do not exit, pressing will return you to the beginning of the feature settings menu. Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any of the following...
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 except the headlamps.
Lighting To change the headlamps from low Headlamp High/ Release the lever to turn the beam to high beam, pull the turn high-beam headlamps off. Low-Beam Changer signal lever all the way toward you. Daytime Running Then release it. (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): Pull the turn signal lever Lamps (DRL) Exterior Lamps Off...
Lighting The automatic headlamp system in the P (Park) position, before the system. The DRL and automatic automatically switches from DRL to automatic headlamp system can be headlamp system are only affected the headlamps depending on the turned off. when the light sensor sees a darkness of the surroundings.
Lighting wiper speed. When the wipers are When the hazard warning flashers one second causes the turn signals not operating, these lamps turn off. are on, the vehicle's turn signals will to flash continually until the lever is not work. released.
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any Instrument Panel door is opened. They turn off after all the doors are closed. Illumination Control The instrument panel brightness The knob for this feature is to the knob extends when is pressed.
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage display on the Driver Information If equipped with reading lamps, Center (DIC), you may see the Entry/Exit Lighting press the button next to each lamp voltage move up or down. This is to turn it on or off.
Lighting generate more power, whenever Battery Power Protection needed. It can temporarily reduce This feature shuts off the dome the power demands of some lamps if they are left on for more accessories. than 10 minutes when the ignition is Normally, these actions occur in in LOCK/OFF.
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid System distraction by disabling some Infotainment functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they Base radio information is included in are unavailable. Many infotainment this manual.
Infotainment System To play the infotainment system with Overview (Radio with CD) the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-19. Theft-Deterrent Feature The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system.
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Infotainment System 3. MENU 9. BAND 15. CD/AUX Press to open the tone Press to scroll through the Press to scroll through menu to adjust the bass, available bands FM1, FM2, selecting the CD or an midrange, treble, fade, and AM, or SiriusXM if auxiliary device.
Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) 3. MENU Press to open the tone menu to adjust the bass, midrange, treble, fade, and balance. 4. Buttons 1 - 6 Saves and selects favorite stations. 5. EQ (Equalizer) Press to adjust the equalizer. (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble.
Infotainment System 15. Auxiliary Input Jack (If Speed Compensated Volume SEEK Equipped) (SCV): SCV automatically adjust Seeks the previous station. the radio volume to compensate for Use to connect external road and wind noise as the vehicle SEEK audio devices. speed changes while driving, so that Seeks the next station.
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Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Adjusting the Speakers If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is turned on, the radio disables FADE (Balance/Fade) To adjust the bass or treble: and mutes the rear speakers. BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To 1. Press the knob until Bass or Radio Messages adjust the balance or fade:...
Infotainment System Radio to the next stored preset. The (Tune): Turn clockwise or station frequency flashes while the counterclockwise to increase or radio is in the scan mode. decrease the station frequency. AM-FM Radio Storing a Radio Station as a SEEK or SEEK: Press Radio Data System (RDS)
Infotainment System The balance/fade and tone settings 3. Select the desired number of Finding a Channel that were previously adjusted, are favorites pages by pressing the BAND or SRCE: Press to switch stored with the favorite stations. softkey below the displayed between FM1, FM2, AM, and XM.
Infotainment System sounds. The radio goes to a stored page. Each page of favorites can 2. Press the softkey below the preset, plays for a few seconds if a contain any combination of AM and FAV 1-6 tab. strong signal is present, then goes FM stations.
7-10 Infotainment System charging the phone's battery, Fixed Mast or simply having the phone on. This Antenna (Care) The range for most AM stations is interference causes an increased greater than for FM, especially at level of static while listening to the The fixed mast antenna can night.
Infotainment System 7-11 Audio Players the CD does not play properly or not Caution (Continued) at all. Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it; this could CD Player the CD player, use only CDs in damage the surface.
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7-12 Infotainment System Playing a CD page 7-16. If a portable audio player Press and hold, or press multiple is not connected, No Input Device times, to continue moving forward If the ignition or radio is turned off Found displays. through the tracks on the CD.
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Infotainment System 7-13 Up to 255 files. Format Tracks are played in the following order: Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Radios that have the capability of extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma Play begins from the first track in files that were recorded onto a the first playlist and continues Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda...
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7-14 Infotainment System show parts of words on the last allows access and navigates up to REV (Reverse): Press and hold page of text, and the extension of the maximum, but all items over the to reverse playback quickly. Sound the file name is not displayed.
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Infotainment System 7-15 To use random: To listen to files by another artist, To exit music navigator mode, press press the softkey below either arrow the softkey below the Back tab to 1. Press the softkey under the tab. The disc goes to the next or return to normal MP3 playback.
7-16 Infotainment System If the CD is not playing correctly, for Defensive Driving on page 9-2 for BAND: If equipped, press to listen any other reason, try a known more information on driver to the radio when a portable audio good CD.
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Infotainment System 7-17 Using the USB Port USB-Supported Devices USB-Supported File and Folder Structure USB flash drive Radios with a USB port can control ® The radio supports: a USB storage device or an iPod Portable USB hard drive using the radio buttons and knobs. Up to 700 folders.
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7-18 Infotainment System To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
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Infotainment System 7-19 Genres (Pause): Press the softkey below 5. Press to select the desired file Songs to pause the track. The tab to be played. appears raised when pause is being Composers To skip through large lists, the five used.
7-20 Infotainment System Third softkey, 5% through the list Shuffle Functionality Phone each time the softkey is pressed. To use Shuffle: Fourth softkey, 10% through the Bluetooth Press the softkey below list each time the softkey is , or to select between For vehicles equipped with pressed.
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Infotainment System 7-21 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone The system may not work with Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a this section for more information.
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7-22 Infotainment System The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds (Push to Talk): Press to when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit answer incoming calls, confirm Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be system information, and start (PIN).
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Infotainment System 7-23 Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 paired to it.
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7-24 Infotainment System Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers followed by a tone. After the last The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. two seconds.
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Infotainment System 7-25 Using the Dial or Call Using the Digit Dial Command Once connected, the person called Command will be heard through the audio The digit dial command allows a speakers. phone number to be dialed by 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time.
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7-26 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call waiting must be supported on to be called. system before a call can be the cell phone and enabled by the transferred.
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Infotainment System 7-27 Voice Pass-Thru use this feature when calling a Other Information menu-driven phone system. ® Voice pass-thru allows access to the The Bluetooth word mark and Account numbers can also be ® voice recognition commands on the logos are owned by the Bluetooth stored for use.
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Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Rear Heating System ..8-3 Rear Climate Control System .
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Climate Controls (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets, with some air directed toward the windshield. (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets with some air directed to the windshield and side windows. (Defog): This mode clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Climate Controls Rear Heating System (Rear Window Defogger): (Fan): Turn the thumbwheel up Press to turn the rear window or down to increase or decrease the If equipped, the rear heating system defogger on or off. An indicator light amount of heated air sent to the lets you adjust the amount of air on the button comes on to show that rear seating area.
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Climate Controls Front Climate Control Panel 1. Fan Control When the fan knob is in the AUX position, the rear climate control 2. Air Delivery Mode Control panel can be used to adjust the 3. Temperature Control climate settings in the rear seating area.
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Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear seating area. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature in the rear seating area. The air conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the Rear Climate Control Panel...
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Climate Controls Air Vents (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Use the outlets located near the Be sure to keep the area under the center and on the sides of the front seats clear of any objects so instrument panel to change the that the air inside of the vehicle can direction of airflow.
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Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-19 Driver Assistance Systems Shifting out of Park ..9-20 Parking Assist ....9-35 Operating Parking over Things Rear Vision...
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Driving Information Warning passenger to handle potential distractions. Distracted Driving Taking your eyes off the road too Become familiar with vehicle long or too often could cause a Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as crash resulting in injury or death.
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to brakes.
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies The vehicle's right wheels can drop Caution off the edge of a road onto the There are some situations when shoulder while driving. Follow steering around a problem may If the steering wheel is turned these tips: be more effective than braking.
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid material on the road. Learn to Warning too much speed or steering in a recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and as enough water, ice, or packed Wet brakes can cause crashes. lose cornering force.
Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Driving on steep hills or through tires so they actually ride on the or with the ignition off is mountains is different than driving water.
Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9-28 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on a serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator pedal slightly so the engine runs If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: Adjust the climate control faster than the idle speed.
Driving and Operating Slowly spinning the wheels in the Warning Warning forward and reverse directions causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any If the vehicle's tires spin at high free the vehicle. If that does not get speed, they can explode, and you heavier than the Gross the vehicle out after a few tries, it...
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9-10 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (1), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (2) in kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement "The combined weight of The Tire and Loading occupants and cargo should Information label also shows the never exceed XXX kg or size of the original equipment...
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Driving and Operating 9-11 For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1400 lbs. and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo...
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9-12 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all the vehicle capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
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Driving and Operating 9-13 Add-On Equipment Warning Warning When you carry removable Do not load the vehicle any Things you put inside the items, you may need to put a heavier than the Gross vehicle can strike and injure limit on how many people you Vehicle Weight Rating people in a sudden stop or carry inside the vehicle.
9-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Ignition Positions Caution (Continued) Operating broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this Caution breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake The vehicle does not need an linings.
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Driving and Operating 9-15 This position locks the ignition and shift lever must be in P (Park) to Caution (Continued) transmission. turn the ignition switch to the LOCK/OFF position. Do not turn the engine off when the key. Use the correct key, make 4.
9-16 Driving and Operating If you leave the key in the ACC/ To place the transmission in the Caution ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position proper gear: with the engine off, the battery could Move the shift lever to P (Park) or If the steering wheel is turned be drained.
Driving and Operating 9-17 The vehicle must not be moving (DIC), the Computer-Controlled up to 15 seconds. Wait at least and the accelerator must not be Cranking System is disabled to 15 seconds between each try, to pressed. prevent possible vehicle allow the cranking motor to cool component damage.
9-18 Driving and Operating Selecting the cruise control on/ cord may exist which will prevent Warning off button when it was engine coolant heater operation at previously on. temperatures above 18°C (0°F). Improper use of the heater cord Pressing the cruise control SET- To Use the Engine Coolant or an extension cord can damage button a second time.
Driving and Operating 9-19 4. Before starting the engine, be Shifting Into Park Warning (Continued) sure to unplug and store the 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then cord as it was before to keep it overheat and cause a fire, set the parking brake.
9-20 Driving and Operating Then, see if you can move the shift in the transmission. Then you Warning (Continued) lever away from P (Park) without should be able to pull the shift lever first pulling it toward you. If you can, out of P (Park).
Driving and Operating 9-21 The shift lock control system is If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust always functional except in the case P (Park): of a dead battery or low voltage 1. Ease the pressure on the shift Warning (less than 9 V) battery.
9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the A shift position indicator is in the in the vehicle body from engine running. instrument cluster.
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Driving and Operating 9-23 Warning Caution Warning It is dangerous to get out of the Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully vehicle is moving forward could engine is running at high speed is in P (Park) with the parking brake damage the transmission.
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9-24 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for conditions in order to reduce rapid adaptive shift control process, normal driving. It provides the best upshifts and downshifts. This shift shifting might feel different as the fuel economy. If you need more stabilization feature is designed to transmission determines the best power for passing, and you are:...
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Driving and Operating 9-25 3 (Third): This position is also used rear wheels when trying to start the Caution (Continued) for normal driving. It reduces vehicle vehicle from a stop on slippery road speed more than D (Drive) without surfaces. The repair will not be covered by using the brakes.
9-26 Driving and Operating three seconds. A DIC message 2. Press the +/ buttons on the Caution displays. See Transmission shift lever, to select the desired Messages on page 5-35. range of gears for current driving Spinning the tires or holding the conditions.
Driving and Operating 9-27 Tow/Haul Mode Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off To disable or enable Tow/Haul Mode by pressing the button on the Grade Braking within the current instrument panel. When Tow/Haul is ignition key cycle, press and hold on, a light on the instrument cluster the Tow/Haul button for will come on.
9-28 Driving and Operating Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Driving and Operating 9-29 Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking Ride Control Systems brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Caution Control Driving with the parking brake on The vehicle may have a vehicle can overheat the brake system stability enhancement system called...
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9-30 Driving and Operating while it is working. This is normal For your safety, the system can only and does not mean there is a be disabled when the vehicle speed problem with the vehicle. The is less than 40 km/h (25 mph). system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 40 km/h (25 mph).
Driving and Operating 9-31 and you want to rock the vehicle to system. If the problem does not Adding non-dealer accessories can attempt to free it. See If the Vehicle clear itself after restarting the affect the vehicle's performance. Is Stuck on page 9-8. vehicle, see your dealer for service.
9-32 Driving and Operating Cruise Control disengage. See Traction Control/ +RES (Resume/Accelerate): If Electronic Stability Control on there is a set speed in memory, page 9-29. When road conditions press briefly to resume to a Warning allow cruise control to be safely previously set speed, or press and used again, cruise control can be hold to accelerate.
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Driving and Operating 9-33 To decrease the vehicle speed in 2. Get up to the desired speed. Increasing Speed While Using small increments, briefly press Cruise Control 3. Press and release SET . The SET . For each press, the desired set speed briefly If the cruise control system is vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h...
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9-34 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills Cruise Grade Braking is enabled Ending Cruise Control when the vehicle is started and How well cruise control works on There are four ways to end cruise cruise control is active. It is not hills depends on the vehicle speed, control: enabled in Range Selection Mode.
Driving and Operating 9-35 Driver Assistance How the System Works RPA defaults to the on setting each time the vehicle is started. RPA comes on automatically when Systems Turn RPA off when towing a trailer. the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse).
9-36 Driving and Operating A trailer is attached to the Vehicles with Navigation Warning vehicle, or a bicycle or an object System hanging out of the rear door The RVC system does not display When the vehicle is shifted into during the current or last drive R (Reverse), the video image children, pedestrians, bicyclists,...
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Driving and Operating 9-37 Assist (RPA) system must not be 3. Select the Rear Camera Options disabled to use the caution symbols. screen button. The Rear Camera If RPA has been disabled and the Options screen displays. symbols have been turned on, the 4.
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9-38 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an A fast flash may indicate that the Displayed images may be further or accident. The position and display has been on for the closer than they appear. The area mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during displayed is limited and objects that...
Driving and Operating 9-39 Fuel fuel for the appropriate season. If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for For diesel engine vehicles, see long periods of time, driving or Fuel for Diesel Engines in the starting could be affected. Drive the Duramax diesel supplement.
9-40 Driving and Operating label. If this fuel is not available in repairs caused by use of improper Caution (Continued) states adopting California Emissions fuel would not be covered by the Standards, the vehicle will operate vehicle warranty. That damage would not be satisfactorily on fuels meeting covered under the vehicle Fuel Additives...
Driving and Operating 9-41 All other vehicles should use only as much fuel as possible and do not Caution the unleaded gasoline as described add less than 11 L (3 gal) when in Fuel on page 9-39. refueling. Drive at least 11 km (7 mi) Do not use fuel containing immediately after refueling to allow The use of E85 or FlexFuel is...
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9-42 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished Keep sparks, flames, and pumping before removing the smoking materials away nozzle.
Driving and Operating 9-43 Filling a Portable Fuel Caution Warning (Continued) Container If a new fuel cap is needed, be Place the nozzle inside the fill sure to get the right type of cap Warning opening of the container from your dealer. The wrong type before dispensing fuel, and Filling a portable fuel container of fuel cap may not fit properly,...
9-44 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing or other parts. When towing a trailer: Information Then during the first 800 km Do not drive with the liftgate, (500 mi) of trailer towing, do not Only use towing equipment that has...
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Driving and Operating 9-45 Before starting, check all trailer hitch Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn parts and attachments, safety out, the arrows on the instrument Hold the bottom of the steering chains, electrical connectors, lamps, cluster will still flash for turns. It is wheel with one hand.
9-46 Driving and Operating immediately after towing at high If parking the rig on a hill: 7. Stop and have someone pick up altitude on steep uphill grades, the and store the chocks. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do vehicle may show signs similar to not shift into P (Park) yet.
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Driving and Operating 9-47 your passengers. So please read Warning Caution this section carefully before pulling a trailer. The driver can lose control when Pulling a trailer improperly can Weight of the Trailer pulling a trailer if the correct damage the vehicle and result in equipment is not used or the costly repairs not covered by the How heavy can a trailer safely be?
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9-48 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 6.0L V8 3.42...
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Driving and Operating 9-49 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 6.0L V8 3.42 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) G3500 Passenger Van 2WD Long Wheelbase 6.0L V8 3.42 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) *The Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversion.
9-50 Driving and Operating maximum of 181 kg (400 lb) with a additional weight may reduce the Towing Equipment weight carrying hitch. The trailer trailering capacity more than the Hitches tongue weight (1) should be total of the additional weight. 10 percent to 15 percent of the total It is important that the vehicle does The correct hitch equipment helps...
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Driving and Operating 9-51 Weight-Distributing Hitches Safety Chains panel. The four-wire harness assembly comes without a and Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the connector. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the A weight distributing hitch may be If the vehicle does not have a trailer safety chains under the tongue of useful with some trailers.
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9-52 Driving and Operating Red/Black Stripe: Battery Feed lamps. Also, a 10 amp fuse will be Tow/Haul is designed to be most (30A Fuse) shared for trailer back-up lamps and effective when the vehicle and cutaway rear lighting connector trailer combined weight is at least Brown: Trailer Park Lamp back-up lamps.
Driving and Operating 9-53 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the Mode when lightly loaded or with no vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the Add-Ons trailer at all will not cause damage. vehicle is not operating. However, there is no benefit to the The vehicle has an airbag system.
Vehicle Care 10-3 handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. aerodynamics, durability, and Before attempting to do your own electronic systems like antilock service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own brakes, traction control, and stability Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work control.
10-4 Vehicle Care Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and If the vehicle has an underhood lift up the secondary hood lamp, it will automatically come on To open the hood: release, which is underneath the and stay on until the hood is closed. middle of the hood.
10-6 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the 1. Battery on page 10-24. 10. Windshield Washer Fluid appropriate time. See Engine Oil Reservoir. See Adding Washer 2. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Life System on page 10-8. Fluid under Washer Fluid on Cooling System on page 10-13.
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Vehicle Care 10-7 what kind of oil to use. For engine Add enough oil to put the level Warning oil crankcase capacity, see somewhere in the proper operating Capacities and Specifications on range. Push the dipstick all the way The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
10-8 Vehicle Care temperatures. When selecting an oil properly dispose of clothing or rags of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the information.
Vehicle Care 10-9 the oil life system to work properly, If the system is ever reset Automatic Transmission the system must be reset every time accidentally, the oil must be Fluid the oil is changed. changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) since the last oil change.
10-10 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic A cold fluid level check can be Caution (Continued) performed after the vehicle has Transmission Fluid been sitting for eight hours or more Because this operation can be transmission to overheat. Be sure with the engine off, but this is used difficult, it is recommended to have to get an accurate reading if...
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Vehicle Care 10-11 Because the vehicle is equipped 2. Push it back in all the way, wait with a high-efficiency air-to-oil three seconds, and pull it back cooler, the transmission fluid out again. temperature may not reach the 3. Check both sides of the dipstick, required hot fluid level checking and read the lower level.
10-12 Vehicle Care When the correct fluid level is How to Add Automatic Fluid earlier in this section for obtained, push the dipstick back instructions on driving to achieve Transmission Fluid in all the way; then flip the warm or hot transmission fluid. Refer to Recommended Fluids and handle down to lock the dipstick It does not take much fluid,...
Vehicle Care 10-13 When to Inspect the Engine Air 3. Clean the engine air cleaner/ Caution filter housing. Cleaner/Filter 4. Inspect or replace the engine air Inspect or replace the air cleaner/ If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt cleaner/filter. Make sure that the filter at the scheduled maintenance can easily get into the engine, filter fits properly into the...
10-14 Vehicle Care 2. Coolant Recovery Tank What to Use Caution 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out Warning of View) Using coolant other than ® DEX-COOL can cause Adding only plain water or some Warning premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system or radiator corrosion.
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Vehicle Care 10-15 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Check to see if coolant is visible in Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL the coolant recovery tank. If the coolant. If using this mixture, coolant inside the coolant recovery mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added.
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10-16 Vehicle Care If the coolant is low, add the coolant If coolant is needed, add the proper or take the vehicle to a dealer for DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the service. coolant recovery tank. How to Add Coolant to the How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank for Gasoline Radiator...
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Vehicle Care 10-17 3. Fill the radiator with the proper 4. Fill the coolant recovery tank to 6. Start the engine and let it run DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up the COLD FILL mark. until the upper radiator hose can to the base of the filler neck. be felt getting hot.
10-18 Vehicle Care 8. Replace the pressure cap. At If the decision is made not to lift the Caution any time during this procedure if hood when this warning appears, coolant begins to flow out of the but instead get service help right Running the engine without filler neck, reinstall the away, see Roadside Assistance...
Vehicle Care 10-19 If the overheat warning is displayed If there is still no sign of steam, Warning (Continued) with no sign of steam: push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast 1. Turn the air off. If you keep driving when the as normal idle speed for at least engine is overheated, the liquids...
10-20 Vehicle Care extra shifts. It is merely the cooling When to Check Power Steering The level should be at the COLD system functioning properly. The fan FILL mark. If necessary, add only Fluid will slow down when additional enough fluid to bring the level up to It is not necessary to regularly cooling is not required and the the mark.
Vehicle Care 10-21 Washer Fluid Brakes Caution This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use Do not use engine coolant brake pads have built-in wear When the vehicle needs windshield (antifreeze) in the windshield indicators that make a high-pitched washer fluid, be sure to read the washer.
10-22 Vehicle Care Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be applied.
Vehicle Care 10-23 Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.
10-24 Vehicle Care Battery Caution Warning (Continued) Refer to the replacement number Using the wrong fluid can page 10-73 for tips on working shown on the original battery label badly damage brake around a battery without when a new battery is needed. See hydraulic system parts.
Vehicle Care 10-25 How to Check Lubricant What to Use Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: Refer to Recommended Fluids and 1. The removal or rendering Lubricants on page 11-10 to inoperative by any person, other determine what kind of lubricant than for purposes of to use.
10-26 Vehicle Care Engine: Fuel Operated Heater (FOH) If the vehicle starts in any other Diesel Engine: position, contact your dealer for Removal or rendering engine service. speed governor, if the vehicle Removal of the muffler. has one, inoperative so as to Automatic Transmission Starter Switch Check allow engine speed to exceed...
Vehicle Care 10-27 To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to engine. Without applying the P (Park).
10-28 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Caution (Continued) Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement the windshield. Any damage that should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on occurs would not be covered by page 10-33.
Vehicle Care 10-29 Headlamps Composite Headlamp 2. Remove the two bolts from the 5. Disconnect the electrical 1. High-Beam Headlamp headlamp assembly. connector. 2. Low-Beam Headlamp 3. Lift the headlamp assembly to 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise To remove the headlamp assembly release the lower tabs from the one-quarter turn to remove it from the vehicle and access the...
10-30 Vehicle Care 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the To replace one of these bulbs: Front Turn Signal, headlamp assembly. Sidemarker, and Parking 1. Remove the four screws (1) from To prevent headlamp vibration the headlamp retainer (2). Lamps and shortened bulb life, be sure Pull the retainer (2) out and set it to insert the headlamp assembly...
Vehicle Care 10-31 1. Use a small tool to unlatch the Taillamps outboard clip on the lamp by To replace a taillamp/turn signal pushing inboard and prying the lamp or back-up lamp bulb: lamp assembly forward. 2. Remove the lamp from the grille. 3.
10-32 Vehicle Care 5. Remove the taillamp assembly 9. Reinstall the bulb socket by 1. Remove the two screws from the from the vehicle. turning it clockwise into the lamp CHMSL assembly. assembly. 2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. 10. Reverse Steps 1 5 to reinstall 3.
10-34 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
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Vehicle Care 10-35 Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
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10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Windshield Washer Steering Wheel features shown. Sensor Mini Fuse Usage Horn Engine Control Right Stop/Turn Transmission Module Ignition/ Trailer Air Conditioning Glow Plug Module...
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Vehicle Care 10-37 Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Odd Ignition/ Oxygen Sensor Right High-Beam Headlamp Injectors 2 (Pre) Left Low-Beam Daytime Running Engine Control Headlamp Lamps 2 Module Powertrain (LOLVL-V22) (If Right Low-Beam Even Ignition/ Equipped) Injectors Headlamp Daytime Running...
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10-38 Vehicle Care Floor Console Fuse Block Relay Usage The floor console fuse block is under the driver seat. Run/Crank Spare Fuel Pump Crank Air Conditioning Compressor Fan High Powertrain Spare Fan Low Fan Control...
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Vehicle Care 10-39 The vehicle may not be equipped Mini-Fuse Usage Mini-Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Empty Ignition Switch/ features shown. Discrete Logic Mini-Fuse Usage Heating, Ventilation Ignition and Air Empty Sensor (PK3) Conditioning 2 Steering Wheel Instrument Cluster Heating, Ventilation Sensor...
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10-40 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Mini-Fuse Usage Relays Usage Upfitter Auxiliary 2 Driver Door Unlock Tires (High Current Mini) Empty Every new GM vehicle has Rear Defogger Empty high-quality tires made by a (High Current leading tire manufacturer. See Micro) J-Case Fuse Usage...
Vehicle Care 10-41 All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall performance on most road surfaces page 9-9.
10-42 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling same size, load range, and This vehicle was not originally Useful information about a tire is speed rating as the original equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
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Vehicle Care 10-43 and service description. See the digits represent the week traction, and temperature Tire Size illustration later in this (01-52) and the last two digits, resistance. For more section for more detail. the year. For example, the third information, see Uniform Tire week of the year 2010 would Quality Grading on page 10-60.
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10-44 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification U.S. Department of code molded onto the sidewall. Transportation Motor Vehicle GM's TPC specifications meet or Safety Standards. exceed all federal safety DOT Tire Date of guidelines. This does not apply Manufacture The last four to Goodyear LT225/75R16 G949 digits of the TIN indicate the tire...
Vehicle Care 10-45 (6) Tire Ply Material The type item 3 of the illustration, it would of cord and number of plies in mean that the tire's sidewall is the sidewall and under the tread. 75 percent as high as it is wide. (7) Single Tire Maximum (4) Construction Code A letter...
10-46 Vehicle Care (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it the maximum speed a tire is would mean that the tire's certified to carry a load. This sidewall is 75 percent as high as does not apply to Goodyear it is wide. LT225/75R16 G949 RSA and Goodyear LT225/75R16 G933 (4) Construction Code A letter...
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Vehicle Care 10-47 automatic transmission, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10-49. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9.
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10-48 Vehicle Care Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is...
Vehicle Care 10-49 of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the Caution (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire Load on an individual tire When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory Neither tire underinflation nor on page 10-56.
10-50 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, add air until the recommended Information label on the vehicle if the vehicle has one. See pressure is reached. If the indicates the original equipment Full-Size Spare Tire on inflation pressure is high, press tires and the correct cold tire page 10-73 for additional...
Vehicle Care 10-51 vehicle placard or tire inflation Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent pressure label. (If your vehicle has substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. tires of a different size than the size maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction indicated on the vehicle placard or...
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10-52 Vehicle Care the tires and transmit the tire inflated to the correct inflation The TPMS can warn about a low pressure readings to a receiver pressure. If the vehicle has DIC tire pressure condition but it does located in the vehicle. buttons, tire pressure levels can be not replace normal tire viewed.
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Vehicle Care 10-53 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
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10-54 Vehicle Care using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 3. Press the Remote Keyless Entry sensor identification code has following order: driver side front tire, been matched to this tire and (RKE) transmitter's passenger side front tire, passenger wheel position. buttons at the same time for side rear tire, and driver side rear.
Vehicle Care 10-55 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the vehicle has one, be inspected damage.
10-56 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the See Tire Inspection on page 10-55 and Tire Rotation on page 10-55. System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Also see Maintenance Schedule on Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 11-3.
Vehicle Care 10-57 the rear tires. See Tire Inspection Vehicle Storage on page 10-55 and Tire Rotation on Tires age when stored normally page 10-55 for additional mounted on a parked vehicle. Park information. a vehicle that will be stored for at The rubber in tires ages over time.
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10-58 Vehicle Care replacement tires are needed, to maintain the performance of Warning (Continued) GM strongly recommends the vehicle. Braking and buying tires with the same TPC handling performance may be Only your dealer or authorized Spec rating. adversely affected if all the tires tire service center should are not replaced at the same mount or dismount the tires.
Vehicle Care 10-59 tires maximum speed capability Different Size Tires and Warning (Continued) when using winter tires with a Wheels lower speed rating. all right to drive on it. The If wheels or tires are installed that spare tire was developed for If the vehicle tires must be are a different size than the original use on this vehicle and will not...
10-60 Vehicle Care (NHTSA), which grades tires by All Passenger Car Tires Must Warning (Continued) treadwear, traction, and Conform to Federal Safety temperature performance. This Requirements In Addition To specific wheel and tire systems applies only to vehicles sold in These Grades.
Vehicle Care 10-61 Traction conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
10-62 Vehicle Care If the wheel leaks air, replace it. Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of Warning a crash. Always use the correct these conditions exist. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel Replacing a wheel with a used Your dealer will know the kind of nuts for replacement.
Vehicle Care 10-63 If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) Caution (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blow out crash. To help avoid damage to slow down until it stops. Driving while driving, especially if the tires the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust, too fast or spinning the wheels are maintained properly.
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10-64 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for permanent damage to the tire. anything else, you or others could 2.
Vehicle Care 10-65 1. Wheel Block 2. Flat Tire The following information explains Remove the retaining wing bolt and Remove the retaining wing bolt and how to repair or change a tire. lift it off of the mounting bracket. lift it out of the mounting bracket to access the equipment.
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10-66 Vehicle Care The tools you will be using include: To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) to the hoist handle and the extension(s) (6). 2. Open the passenger side rear door. 3. Insert the chisel end of the hoist handle, on an angle, through the hole in the rear floor panel 1.
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Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Remove the wheel wrench, 8. Close the passenger side extension(s), and hoist handle rear door. assembly from the hoist shaft. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
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10-68 Vehicle Care 3. Assemble the jack and tools: Front Flat: Assemble the jack (1) together with the jack handle (5), one or two extension(s) (3), and the wheel wrench (4). Rear Flat: Assemble the jack (1) together with the jack handle (5), two extensions (3), and the wheel wrench (4).
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Vehicle Care 10-69 in order to avoid any 5. Turn the wheel wrench Warning interference with the exhaust clockwise to raise the vehicle. pipe (2). Raise the vehicle far enough off Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the ground so there is enough parts to which it is fastened, can room for the spare tire to fit.
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10-70 Vehicle Care Warning Wheel nuts that are not tight can work loose. If all the nuts on a wheel come off, the wheel can come off the vehicle, causing a crash. All wheel nuts must be properly tightened. Follow the rules in this section to be sure they are.
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Vehicle Care 10-71 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) operation. Replace any wheel if specification supplied by the its stud holes have become larger aftermarket manufacturer when or distorted in any way. Inspect using accessory locking wheel hubs and hub piloted wheels for nuts.
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10-72 Vehicle Care whenever a tire is removed or Two clicks should occur. The serviced. See Capacities and spare tire hoist cannot be Specifications on page 12-2 for overtightened. more information. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Warning 2.
Vehicle Care 10-73 Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire Jump Starting repaired or replaced back onto the If this vehicle came with a full-size For more information about the vehicle, as soon as possible, so the spare tire, it was fully inflated when vehicle battery, see Battery on spare tire will be available in case it...
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10-74 Vehicle Care 2. Get the vehicles close enough Caution Caution (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not Ignoring these steps could result warranty. Whenever possible, turn touching each other. If they are, in costly damage to the vehicle off or unplug all accessories on it could cause a ground...
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Vehicle Care 10-75 Do not connect positive (+) to Warning Warning negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
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10-76 Vehicle Care 6. Connect the red positive (+) Caution cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a The vehicle uses the unpainted remote positive (+) terminal if the radio antenna bracket as a vehicle has one. Do not let the remote negative (-) terminal.
Vehicle Care 10-77 Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Caution Towing If the jumper cables are Caution Recreational vehicle towing means connected or removed in the towing the vehicle behind another Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle, such as behind a motor vehicle may cause damage.
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10-78 Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Dolly Towing going to be used? See your Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the dealer or trailering professional Caution Ground) for additional advice and equipment recommendations. If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the Is the vehicle ready to be towed? Just as preparing the...
Vehicle Care 10-79 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Appearance Care Caution (Continued) 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly following the manufacturer's Exterior Care products can be obtained from instructions. your dealer. Follow all Locks manufacturer directions regarding 6.
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10-80 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from may damage it. Use only industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, non-abrasive waxes and polishes...
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Vehicle Care 10-81 Aftermarket appearance caps or The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ covers while the lamps are vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and illuminated, due to excessive damage always follow these Stripes heat generated. cleaning instructions: Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to...
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10-82 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a Caution clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner. Chrome wheels and other chrome page 11-10. trim may be damaged if the Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires vehicle is not washed after driving...
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Vehicle Care 10-83 For 2500/3500 Series vehicles Underbody Maintenance Caution (Continued) equipped with steering linkage, at At least twice a year, Spring and least every other engine oil change Fall, use plain water to flush dirt and automatic car wash that uses lubricate the tie rod ball joints, idler debris from the vehicle's underbody.
10-84 Vehicle Care corrosion. Larger areas of finish hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect To prevent damage, do not clean damage can be corrected in your repellent from all interior surfaces or the interior using the following dealer's body and paint shop. permanent damage may result.
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Vehicle Care 10-85 Interior Glass Coated Moldings To clean: 1. Saturate a clean lint-free To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. colorfast cloth with water. dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended left behind with a clean dry cloth.
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10-86 Vehicle Care cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution Caution (Continued) hidden area for colorfastness before using a commercial upholstery Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these formation occurs, clean the entire may cause damage and would...
Vehicle Care 10-87 Use the floor mat with the Floor Mats Caution correct side up. Do not turn it over. Warning Use of air fresheners may cause Do not place anything on top of permanent damage to plastics the driver side floor mat. If a floor mat is the wrong size or and painted surfaces.
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service Maintenance This maintenance section applies to needs. vehicles with a gasoline engine. For Your dealer recognizes the diesel engine vehicles, see the importance of providing maintenance schedule section in General Information competitively priced maintenance...
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11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven on reasonable road The Tire Rotation and Required Warning surfaces within legal driving Services are the responsibility of the limits. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Use the recommended fuel.
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for up to a year. The engine oil and Engine Coolant on page 10-14. filter must be changed at least once Schedule a year and the oil life system must Check windshield washer fluid be reset.
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11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect steering, Check ignition transmission lock. suspension, and chassis See Ignition Transmission Lock components for damaged, loose, Check on page 10-27. or missing parts or signs of Check parking brake and wear. See Exterior Care on automatic transmission park page 10-79.
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Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Lubricate the steering linkage (6). Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Lubricate the steering linkage (7). Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
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Service and Maintenance 11-7 (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Special Application Additional comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Maintenance and Care excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed. Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Your vehicle is an important (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Check dual wheel nut torque at investment and caring for it properly comes first.
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11-8 Service and Maintenance To avoid break-down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
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Service and Maintenance 11-9 the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care Windshield of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield when service is needed.
11-10 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant ®...
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Service and Maintenance 11-11 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No.
11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22909882...
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Records 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. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
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11-14 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-10 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L 31.0 gal * 4 039 mm (159 in) wheelbase or 4 496 mm (177 in) wheelbase only Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate.
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-14...
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13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Road or Highway: Tow to the General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty Services Not Included in GMC reserve the right to make any service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, detailed receipts, and a copy of Scheduling Service or changing of snow tires, the repair orders. Once Appointments chains, or other traction devices. authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor When the vehicle requires warranty Service is not provided if a vehicle will help to make arrangements service, contact your dealer and...
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation furnished with each new vehicle amounts should reflect actual costs provides detailed warranty coverage and be supported by original Program information. receipts. See your dealer for information. To enhance your ownership Transportation Options experience, we and our participating Courtesy Rental Vehicle dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Warranty service can generally be...
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
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13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Service Bulletins company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process Service Bulletins give additional you are not obligated to accept a technical service information In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that needed to knowledgeably service damage repairs, GM recommends...
13-12 Customer Information RETAIL SELL PRICE: Radio Frequency Radio Frequency $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Identification (RFID) Statement shipping fees. RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Current and Past Models vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the...
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
This vehicle may be equipped with a (1-800-462-8782), or write: recorded under normal driving module that records data in certain GMC Customer Assistance Center conditions and no personal data are crash or near crash-like situations, P.O. Box 33172 recorded. However, other parties,...
Customer Information 13-15 ® if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Navigation System consent of the lessee; in response If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a to an official request by police or ®...
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn OnStar Services Press to get a priority connection Navigation voice commands. to an OnStar Emergency Advisor Requires a specific OnStar available 24/7 to: Emergency subscription plan. Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, Be a Good Samaritan or the OnStar system can...
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
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OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
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OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
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14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
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OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
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14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
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INDEX Fuel (cont'd) General Information Heating and Air Conditioning . . . 8-1 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-22 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 High-Beam On Light ... 5-23 Requirements, California .
INDEX Maintenance and Care Messages (cont'd) Tire ......5-35 Additional ..... 11-7 Object Detection System Maintenance Schedule .
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INDEX ® OnStar Vehicle Phone Radios Diagnostics ....14-6 Bluetooth .....7-20 AM-FM Radio .
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INDEX Remote Vehicle Start ... 2-4 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ..12-4 Seats Replacement Bulbs ... 10-33 Running the Vehicle While Adjustment, Front .
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i-10 INDEX Services Steering ......9-3 Tires ......10-40 Special Application .
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INDEX i-11 Tires (cont'd) Transportation Program, Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ..10-61 Courtesy ..... 13-8 Tire Pressure .
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i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-56 Where to Put the Restraint ..3-34 Windows .