Chevrolet Silverado 2015 Owner's Manual

Chevrolet Silverado 2015 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
  • Page 3 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    ® If the vehicle has the Duramax this manual including, but not limited savant: diesel engine, see the Duramax to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated diesel supplement for additional and the CHEVROLET Emblem, Attention: Customer Service specific information on this engine.
  • Page 5 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.
  • Page 6 Introduction : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 8 In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . 1-12 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Steering Wheel System ..... 1-26 Adjustment .
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Base Shown, Uplevel Similar...
  • Page 10 In Brief 1. Instrument Panel Illumination 8. Hazard Warning Flashers on 15. Cruise Control on page 9-57. Control on page 6-6. page 6-4. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control 9. Shift Lever. See Automatic System on page 9-63 (If Equipped).
  • Page 11 In Brief 22. Climate Control Systems (with 26. Power Outlet 110 Volt Lane Departure Warning Heater Only) on page 8-1 or Alternating Current (If (LDW) on page 9-66 (If Climate Control Systems (with Equipped). See Power Outlets Equipped). Air Conditioning) on page 8-3 on page 5-6.
  • Page 12: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief Initial Drive See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2-4. This section provides a brief Remote Vehicle Start overview about some of the important features that may or may If equipped, the engine can be not be on your specific vehicle.
  • Page 13: Door Locks

    In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
  • Page 14 In Brief Power Windows Press the switch to lower the Power Sliding Rear Window window. Pull the switch up to raise it. See Windows on page 2-19 and Power Windows on page 2-20. Express Windows If equipped, the express window feature allows the windows to be raised or lowered without holding the switch.
  • Page 15: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief If equipped, raise or lower the The power sliding rear window 3. Try to move the seat back and seat by moving the rear of the cannot be operated manually. See forth to be sure it is locked in control up or down.
  • Page 16 In Brief If equipped, press and hold the Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks control up to increase upper Manual Reclining Seatbacks lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.
  • Page 17: Memory Features

    1-10 In Brief 2. To recline, move the seatback Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.
  • Page 18: Head Restraint Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 Heated and Cooled Front Safety Belts Press to cool the driver or Seats passenger seat. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-9. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
  • Page 19: Passenger Sensing System

    1-12 In Brief Passenger Sensing Exterior Mirrors System Manual Mirrors The passenger sensing system, If equipped, adjust manual mirrors if equipped, turns off the front by moving them up and down or left outboard passenger frontal airbag to right to see a little of the side of under certain conditions.
  • Page 20 In Brief 1-13 2. Press one of the four arrows on 2. Press the arrows on the control Interior Mirror the control pad to move the pad while the indicator light on Adjustment mirror up, down, right, or left. the (1) or (3) button is illuminated, to move the mirror Adjust the mirror for a clear view of 3.
  • Page 21 1-14 In Brief Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescoping Steering The ignition may need to be set Wheel to the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ Adjustment RUN position to disengage the tilt and telescoping steering column and allow easier adjustment. 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to move the steering wheel up or down, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
  • Page 22: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-15 Interior Lighting ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Reading Lamps Dome Lamps The switch used to adjust the pedals is on the center stack, below the climate controls. Lift the switch up to move the There are reading lamps in the There are dome lamps in the pedals closer to your body.
  • Page 23: Exterior Lighting

    1-16 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), front/rear sidemarker lamps, and license plate lamps. : Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, except the headlamps.
  • Page 24: Windshield Wiper/Washer

    In Brief 1-17 Windshield Wiper/Washer The windshield wipers are controlled : For a single wipe, turn to by turning the band with on it. then release. For several wipes, hold the band on longer. : Fast wipes. : Push the paddle at the top of : Slow wipes.
  • Page 25: Climate Controls

    1-18 In Brief Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (with Heater Only) 1. Fan Control 4. Defrost 2. Air Recirculation 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control...
  • Page 26 In Brief 1-19 Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning) 1. Fan Control Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control Outside Heated Mirror (If Equipped) 4. Defrost 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) Outside Air (If Equipped) 6.
  • Page 27 1-20 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the automatic transmission shift lever. To enable: 1. Driver Temperature Control 10. Rear Window Defogger 1. Move the shift lever to the 2.
  • Page 28 In Brief 1-21 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9-37. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.
  • Page 29: Vehicle Features

    1-22 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case Do not use AUTO mode to park on Vehicle Features a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In Infotainment System AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding The base radio and base radio with when parked.
  • Page 30: Satellite Radio

    In Brief 1-23 MEDIA: Press to change the audio See Storing Radio Station Presets For more information refer to: source between CD, USB, SD card, under AM-FM Radio on page 7-8. www.siriusxm.com or call ® AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). Setting the Clock if equipped.
  • Page 31: Steering Wheel Controls

    1-24 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls ® : If equipped with OnStar or a ® Bluetooth system, press to interact ® The Bluetooth system allows users with those systems. See OnStar with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Overview on page 14-1, Bluetooth to make and receive hands-free (Overview) on page 7-31 or calls using the vehicle audio system...
  • Page 32: Cruise Control

    In Brief 1-25 Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. See Cruise Control on page 9-57.
  • Page 33: Parking Assist

    1-26 In Brief Forward Collision Alert change to amber and flash. In addition, the driver seat will pulse or (FCA) System beeps will sound. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) reduce the harm caused by on page 9-66.
  • Page 34: Power Outlets

    In Brief 1-27 provide the object distance. In Vehicles with Bench Seats See Universal Remote System on addition, multiple beeps or seat page 5-54. One on the center stack below pulses may occur if very close to an the climate control system. Sunroof object.
  • Page 35: Performance And Maintenance

    1-28 In Brief Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and open the sunroof, press and hold deflector will automatically raise. Maintenance the rear of the SLIDE switch until The air deflector will retract when the sunroof reaches the desired the sunroof is closed.
  • Page 36: Engine Oil Life System

    In Brief 1-29 To turn off both traction control The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System and StabiliTrak, press and alerts to a significant loss in The engine oil life system calculates hold until illuminate pressure of one of the vehicle's engine oil life based on vehicle use tires.
  • Page 37: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    10-14. periods of time. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 E85 or FlexFuel When road and weather New Chevrolet owners are conditions are appropriate, use Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can automatically enrolled in the cruise control. use either unleaded gasoline or Roadside Assistance Program.
  • Page 38 In Brief 1-31 ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1.
  • Page 39 1-32 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-14 Keys Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
  • Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the Warning (Continued) rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your the engine will shut off, braking vehicle. The rings are connected to and steering power assist may be the key like two links of a chain to impacted, and airbags may not reduce the risk of unintentionally...
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key is used for the ignition and If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more all door locks. dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN;...
  • Page 43: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation If equipped, is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may using the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows The auto mirror folding feature will Programming Transmitters to (Unlock): Press once to unlock not operate unless it is enabled. the Vehicle only the driver door. If is pressed See Vehicle Personalization on again within three seconds, all Only RKE transmitters programmed page 5-47.
  • Page 45: Remote Vehicle Start

    Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely, depending on the outside temperature. The rear defog and heated and cooled seats, if equipped, may also come on.
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control When the vehicle starts, the Canceling a Remote Start system malfunction and the parking lamps will turn on. The To cancel a remote start, do one of malfunction indicator lamp is on. doors will be locked and the the following: climate control system may...
  • Page 47: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows There are several ways to lock and Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote passengers should wear Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or safety belts properly and the the key in the driver door. doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is From inside, use the power door...
  • Page 48: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remove the key from the Pressing the power lock switch ignition for a manual twice overrides the delayed locking transmission. feature and immediately locks all doors. Automatic door unlocking can be programmed through the Driver This feature will not operate if the Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 49 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. Tailgate After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely. Warning Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to It is extremely dangerous to ride allow for different loading situations.
  • Page 50: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 To remove the tailgate: 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security open, lift the right edge of the This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. features; however, they do not make On vehicles with the tailgate the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 51 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Slow Flash: Alarm system is If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by armed. first unlocking the RKE transmitter, accident: the horn will chirp and the lights will Lock the vehicle after all Arming the Alarm System flash to indicate pre-alarm.
  • Page 52: Immobilizer Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Immobilizer Operation The security light, in the instrument It is possible for the immobilizer cluster, comes on if there is a system to learn new or replacement problem with arming or disarming keys. Up to eight keys can be the theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 53: Exterior Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Using hood-mounted air deflectors The lower portion of the mirror is and add-on convex mirror convex. A convex mirror's surface is attachments could decrease mirror curved to see more from the driver Convex Mirrors performance.
  • Page 54: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Power Mirrors 4. Move the selector switch to the 3. Adjust each outside mirror so center position when not that a little of the vehicle and the adjusting either outside mirror. area behind it can be seen. 4.
  • Page 55: Folding Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Folding Mirrors The mirrors may also include a Manual Folding memory function that works with the If equipped, push the mirror toward memory seats. See Memory Seats the vehicle to fold. Push the mirror on page 3-7. outward to return to its original position.
  • Page 56: Heated Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Turn Signal Indicator Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot Mirror Mirror If equipped, indicator lights on the mirror flash in the direction of the If equipped, the driver outside mirror turn or lane change. automatically adjusts for the glare of the headlamps from behind.
  • Page 57: Reverse Tilt Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Using the Outside Mirror with Reverse Tilt Mirrors 1. When the approaching vehicle is the Blind Spot Mirror a long distance away, the image If equipped with memory seats, the in the main mirror is small and 1.
  • Page 58: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped, push the tab forward for Interior Rearview Mirrors daytime use and pull it rearward for Warning nighttime use to avoid glare from Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear Never leave a child, a helpless the headlamps from behind.
  • Page 59: Power Windows

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped.
  • Page 60 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Will stop operation when any Programming the Power Express Window Anti-Pinch door is opened. Windows Feature Press the switch down to lower the If the battery on the vehicle has If any object is in the path of the window, and pull up the front of the been recharged or disconnected, window when express-up is active,...
  • Page 61: Rear Windows

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows The anti-pinch feature can be Window Lockout Rear Windows overridden in a supervised mode. Power Sliding Rear Window Hold the window switch in the partially or fully pulled up position. The window rises for as long as the switch is held.
  • Page 62: Sun Visors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 The power sliding rear window Roof Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To cannot be operated manually. open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until Sunroof Sun Visors the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully...
  • Page 63 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
  • Page 64 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-34 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-18 Airbag System Check .
  • Page 65: Front Seats

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
  • Page 66: Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints restraint forward, grasp the head Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: restraint and pull forward to the 1. Pull the handle at the front of desired locking position. To adjust Seat Adjustment the seat. the head restraint rearward, grasp 2.
  • Page 67: Power Seat Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints If equipped, raise or lower the Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control Manual Lumbar up or down. If equipped, raise or lower the seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.
  • Page 68: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar Press and hold the control down Warning (Continued) to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar For proper protection when the support. vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well Reclining Seatbacks back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever. Warning The seatback will automatically fold forward. If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden 2. To recline, move the seatback stop or crash.
  • Page 70: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory Positions To save positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: If the vehicle is OFF or not in P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside to manually recall the previously mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if stored memory positions.
  • Page 71 Seats and Restraints If the Auto Memory Recall feature Easy Exit Recall recall may stop. Remove the is enabled in the vehicle obstruction. Then do one of the If programmed on in the vehicle personalization menu, memory 1 following: personalization menu, the easy exit or 2 positions are recalled in the feature automatically moves the If manually recalling the position,...
  • Page 72: Heated And Cooled Front

    Seats and Restraints Heated and Cooled Front The indicator light on the button comes on when this feature is on. Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Warning the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to If you cannot feel temperature the off setting.
  • Page 73: Rear Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints The heated or cooled seat indicator Rear Seats lights do not turn on during a remote start. Rear Seats (Double Cab The temperature performance of an Full Bench) unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. Folding the Rear Seat The heated or cooled seats will not turn on during a remote start unless...
  • Page 74: Rear Seats (Split Bench)

    Seats and Restraints 3-11 To unfold the seat: Rear Seats (Split Bench) 1. Push the seat cushion rearward Folding Rear Seat while pulling the release strap Either side of the rear seat can be loop under the seat cushion. Pull folded for added cargo space.
  • Page 75: Safety Belts

    3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Warning Warning (Continued) This section of the manual A safety belt that is improperly are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts routed, not properly attached, injured or killed. Do not allow properly.
  • Page 76: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work 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...
  • Page 77: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    3-14 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause If the vehicle is a regular cab, then serious or even fatal injuries. all seating positions in the vehicle Wear the shoulder belt over the have a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
  • Page 79: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-16 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not later in this section for...
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-17 After the adjuster is set to the Pretensioners work only once. If the desired position, try to move it down pretensioners activate in a crash, without pushing the release button they will need to be replaced, and to make sure it has locked into the vehicle's safety belt system will position.
  • Page 81: Safety Belt Use During

    3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
  • Page 82: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 But if a safety belt is not long crash. They can rip apart under enough, your dealer will order you impact forces. If a belt is torn or an extender. When you go in to frayed, get a new one right away. order it, take the heaviest coat you Make sure the safety belt reminder will wear, so the extender will be...
  • Page 83: Replacing Safety Belt System

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-21 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things Warning have the word AIRBAG on the trim to know about the airbag system: or on a label near the deployment Because airbags inflate with great opening.
  • Page 85: Where Are The Airbags

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Always secure children properly in the vehicle. To read how, see Older Children on page 3-36 or Infants and Young Children on page 3-38.
  • Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Warning (Continued) or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other...
  • Page 87: When Should An Airbag

    3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the have a seat position sensor that direction of the impact, and how enables the sensing system to Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. monitor the position of the driver seat.
  • Page 88: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-25 severe side crashes depending on roof-rail airbags are rollover capable. If the airbags are rollover the location of the impact. In capable, both roof-rail airbags will capable, both roof-rail airbags will addition, these roof-rail airbags are also inflate if the sensing system also inflate if the sensing system designed to inflate during a rollover...
  • Page 89: How Does An Airbag

    3-26 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated Restrain? because the occupant's motion is airbags. Airbag inflation does not not toward those airbags.
  • Page 90: Airbag On-Off Switch

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 The vehicle has a feature that may other parts. The service manual Warning (Continued) automatically unlock the doors, turn for the vehicle covers the need on the interior lamps and hazard to replace other parts. concealed damage that could warning flashers, and shut off the The vehicle has a crash sensing make it difficult to safely operate...
  • Page 91 3-28 Seats and Restraints The infant has a medical Medical Condition. A passenger condition which, according to the has a medical condition which, infant's physician, makes it according to his or her physician: necessary for the infant to ride in Causes the passenger airbag to the front seat so that the driver pose a special risk for the...
  • Page 92: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-29 frontal airbag is off, after the system Warning (Continued) check is completed. The airbag off light will come on and stay on to let Do not turn off the front outboard you know that the front outboard passenger frontal airbag unless passenger frontal airbag is off.
  • Page 93 3-30 Seats and Restraints panel endcap. If there is an airbag word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Never put a rear-facing child seat in on-off switch, the vehicle does not on or off, will be visible. See the front. This is because the risk to have a passenger sensing system.
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The system determines an infant For some children, including Warning (Continued) is present in a child restraint. children in child restraints, and for very small adults, the passenger A front outboard passenger inflate under some unusual sensing system may or may not turn takes his/her weight off of the circumstance, even though the...
  • Page 95 3-32 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator Is Lit for a Seat) on page 3-61. Even if the The passenger sensing system may child restraint is equipped with a or may not turn off the airbag for a Child Restraint safety belt lock-off, make sure child in a child restraint depending The passenger sensing system is...
  • Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-33 properly in the seat or that the child 5. If the shoulder portion of the belt Warning (Continued) restraint locking feature is engaged. is pulled out all the way, the If this happens, use the following child restraint locking feature will serious injury or even death.
  • Page 97: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    3-34 Seats and Restraints operates. We recommend that you Servicing the Warning (Continued) not use seat covers or other Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when proper service procedures, and approved by GM for your specific Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing vehicle.
  • Page 98: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). vehicle is modified for any other have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on reason, call Customer Assistance. of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-29.
  • Page 99: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    3-36 Seats and Restraints 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...
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3-14.
  • Page 101: Infants And Young

    3-38 Seats and Restraints 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.
  • Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-39 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...
  • Page 103 3-40 Seats and Restraints 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...
  • Page 104: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
  • Page 105 3-42 Seats and Restraints 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...
  • Page 106: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age Warning locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. A child in a rear-facing child availability in Canada, check with If a child restraint is secured in the restraint can be seriously injured...
  • Page 107: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Do not use child restraints in the rear-facing child restraint should not Warning (Continued) center front seat position. be installed in the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. When securing a child restraint in a Secure rear-facing child restraints Wherever a child restraint is rear seating position, study the...
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-45 In order to use the LATCH system in When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors your vehicle, you need a child a top tether, you must also use restraint that has LATCH either the lower anchors or the attachments.
  • Page 109 3-46 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
  • Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-47 To assist in locating the lower anchors on crew cab models, each seating position with lower anchors has two labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Double Cab Rear Seat For double cab models, the rear Front Seat outboard seating positions have...
  • Page 111 3-48 Seats and Restraints For regular cab models, there is an anchor symbol on the cover to assist you in locating the top tether anchors. Do not install a child restraint in the center seating position. See Regular Cab Crew Cab Shown, Double Cab Securing Child Restraints (Center Similar Front Seat) on page 3-57 or...
  • Page 112: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Be sure to read the following Securing a Child Restraint Warning instructions to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops. System Do not attach more than one child Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint to a single anchor, position without a top tether anchor Warning...
  • Page 113 3-50 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make Warning (Continued) Caution installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not pulled all the way out of the Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts. retractor.
  • Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the child restraint manufacturer 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten recommends that the top tether the top tether according to be attached, attach and tighten your child restraint the top tether to the top tether instructions and the anchor, if your vehicle has one.
  • Page 115 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2. Secure the child restraint in the Crew Cab Models 2. For forward-facing child right front seating position with restraints, attach and tighten the 1. Attach and tighten the lower the vehicle safety belts. See top tether to the top tether attachments to the lower Securing Child Restraints anchor (loop), if your vehicle has...
  • Page 116 Seats and Restraints 3-53 2.1.3. Then attach the top through the loop on tether (4) to the top the passenger side tether and behind the anchor (loop) (1) at inboard the center rear headrest post. seating position. 2.3.3. Then attach the top 2.2.
  • Page 117 3-54 Seats and Restraints 4. Before placing a child in the 2. Attach and tighten the lower 3. For forward-facing child child restraint, make sure it is attachments to the lower restraints, attach and tighten the securely held in place. To check, anchors.
  • Page 118 Seats and Restraints 3-55 3.1.3. Then attach the 3.3.2. Route the top top tether (4) to tether (4) through the the top tether loop on the anchor (loop) (1) at passenger side. the center rear 3.3.3. Then attach the seating position. top tether (4) to the top tether 3.2.
  • Page 119 3-56 Seats and Restraints 5. Before placing a child in the To reinstall the headrest: To remove the headrest: child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 120: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-57 To reinstall the headrest: Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat) Warning Warning A crash can damage the LATCH A child in a child restraint in the system in the vehicle. A damaged center front seat can be badly LATCH system may not properly injured or killed by the frontal...
  • Page 121 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-44 for how and child restraint when and as the where to install the child restraint instructions say.
  • Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-59 7. For forward-facing child restraints, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop). Refer to the child restraint instructions, the vehicle LATCH anchor weight limits and instructions listed in Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-44.
  • Page 123 3-60 Seats and Restraints See Headrest Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-44 for additional information on installing the headrest properly. Crew Cab 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through 3.
  • Page 124: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-61 6. If the child restraint has a top For outboard rear seating positions, tether, follow the child restraint if the child restraint cannot be manufacturer's instructions installed properly with the headrest regarding the use of the top in place, the headrest may be tether.
  • Page 125 3-62 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle may have a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front injured or killed if the front the front outboard seat, always outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger airbag move the front passenger seat as under certain conditions.
  • Page 126 Seats and Restraints 3-63 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child In Canada, the law requires that restraint instructions will show forward-facing child restraints have...
  • Page 127 3-64 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-44 for more information on using the top tether anchors.
  • Page 128 Seats and Restraints 3-65 If a child restraint has been installed Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) and the on indicator is lit, see If the the front. This is because the risk to On Indicator Is Lit for a Child the rear-facing child is so great, deploy under some unusual Restraint under Passenger Sensing...
  • Page 129 3-66 Seats and Restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) the instructions that come with the the lap and shoulder portions of child restraint say that the top strap the vehicle's safety belt through passenger frontal airbag could must be anchored.
  • Page 130 Seats and Restraints 3-67 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
  • Page 131 3-68 Seats and Restraints 7. If your vehicle does not have a If you turned the airbag off with the Warning rear seat and your child restraint switch (if equipped), turn on the has a top tether, follow the child front outboard passenger airbag A child in a rear-facing child restraint manufacturer's...
  • Page 132 Seats and Restraints 3-69 Do not secure a child seat in a or around the restraint. The child position without a top tether anchor restraint instructions will show if a national or local law requires you how. that the top tether be anchored, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored.
  • Page 133 3-70 Seats and Restraints 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-44 for more information on using the top tether anchors.
  • Page 134: Storage Compartments

    Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-2 objects in storage compartments.
  • Page 135: Glove Box

    Storage Glove Box Cupholders Rear Front Base There may be cupholders on the center front seat console armrest. Uplevel If equipped, the cupholder in the center console is removable and can be repositioned. Lift the cupholder from the sides to remove it.
  • Page 136: Sunglasses Storage

    Storage Sunglasses Storage Center Console Storage Bucket Seat Bench Seat If equipped, the center console may If equipped, sunglasses storage is have the following features: If equipped, pull the front center on the overhead console. Press the seat armrest down to access the 1.
  • Page 137: Floor Console Storage

    Storage 9. Auxiliary Input Jack Floor Console Storage Additional Storage 10. Latch Features 11. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Cargo Tie-Downs Press the latch (10) and lift the armrest to access the main storage compartment. There is an open storage compartment on the rear of the center console.
  • Page 138 Storage 2. Turn the tie-down loop clockwise 5. Reinstall the tie-down loop Caution to tighten. The tie-down will be through the backing plate into hard to turn until the toggle the toggle nut for reuse. The truck bed walls will collapse if moves past the installation point the tie-downs are overloaded.
  • Page 139 Storage NOTES...
  • Page 140 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-16 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-29 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-17 Lamps On Reminder .
  • Page 141: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages ..5-42 Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Security Messages ..5-42 Wheel Steering System Steering Wheel Messages ....5-42 Adjustment Tire Messages .
  • Page 142: Steering Wheel Controls

    Instruments and Controls 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to ® (Talk): For vehicles with OnStar (Select): Press to select a move the steering wheel up or ® or a Bluetooth system, press to highlighted menu option. down, then release the lever to interact with those systems.
  • Page 143: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-38. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
  • Page 144: Compass

    Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass Clock The vehicle may have a compass Setting the Time and Date with Warning display on the Driver Information Faceplate Controls Center (DIC). The compass receives In freezing weather, do not use To set the time or date: its heading and other information the washer until the windshield is from the Global Positioning...
  • Page 145: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: Auto Set requires an OnStar Power Outlets subscription. 1. Select SETTINGS from the Accessory power outlets can be Home Page, then select Time If auto timing is set, the time used to plug in electrical equipment, and Date.
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls The power outlets on the center Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) stack and in front of the cupholders are powered at all times. The power use and do not plug in equipment outlets are designed for outlets inside the storage area and that exceeds the maximum accessory power plugs only, such on the rear of the console are...
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a center console, The indicator light does not come on The power outlet is not designed for the 110 volt power outlet is in front when the ignition is in LOCK/OFF or the following, and may not work of the cupholders in the center if the equipment is not fully seated properly if they are plugged in:...
  • Page 148: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
  • Page 149: Instrument Cluster

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 150 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Uplevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 151 5-12 Instruments and Controls Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster) Phone Press to access the cluster There is an interactive display area applications. Use to scroll Press to select the Phone app, in the center of the instrument through the list of available then press to enter the Phone cluster.
  • Page 152: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Trip Odometer Units: Press while Units is by pressing while viewing this displayed to enter the Units menu. page. If the selected speed limit is The trip odometer shows how far Choose English or metric units by exceeded, a pop-up warning is the vehicle has been driven since displayed with a chime.
  • Page 153: Fuel Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Caution (Continued) owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: by the vehicle warranty. Do not At the service station, the fuel operate the engine with the rpm s pump shuts off before the gauge in the warning area.
  • Page 154: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure A reading outside the normal operating range can be caused by a Gauge dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on page 5-38 and Engine Oil on...
  • Page 155: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-16 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Voltmeter Gauge see the Duramax diesel supplement. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine When the ignition is on, this gauge coolant. indicates the battery voltage.
  • Page 156: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 The voltmeter gauge may also read Readings outside the normal times if the driver remains or lower when in fuel economy mode. operating range indicate a possible becomes unbuckled while the This is normal. problem in the electrical system. vehicle is moving.
  • Page 157: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls cycle continues several times if the and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) passenger remains or becomes information on the airbag system, unbuckled while the vehicle is see Airbag System on page 3-20. without a crash. To help avoid moving.
  • Page 158 Instruments and Controls 5-19 instrument panel endcap, the OFF Warning (Continued) indicator light or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder have the extra protection of an that the airbag has been turned off. airbag. In a crash, the airbag will This light will go off when the airbag not be able to inflate and help has been turned on.
  • Page 159: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Warning (Continued) Indicator passenger frontal airbag could If the vehicle has one of the inflate even though the airbag following indicators, then the vehicle on-off switch is turned off. has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger To help avoid injury to yourself or United States...
  • Page 160: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the word ON or the on symbol is When this light comes on, or is Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status flashing, the Driver Information indicator, it means that the front Center (DIC) also displays a Light on page 5-18 for more outboard passenger frontal airbag is message.
  • Page 161 5-22 Instruments and Controls Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on could lead to costly repairs that page 10-3.
  • Page 162 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
  • Page 163: Brake System Warning

    5-24 Instruments and Controls the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake while the engine is off. See your system warning light also comes on Light dealer for assistance in verifying when the parking brake is set. The proper operation of the light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists...
  • Page 164: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the light comes on while driving, Four-Wheel-Drive Light Warning (Continued) stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn off the vehicle. Then start the road and carefully stopped, the engine again to reset the have the vehicle towed for system.
  • Page 165: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Tow/Haul Mode Light See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on Vehicle Ahead Indicator page 9-56. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light For vehicles with the Tow/Haul If equipped, this indicator will Mode feature, this light comes on display green when a vehicle is when the Tow/Haul Mode has been detected ahead and amber when activated.
  • Page 166: Traction Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 ® Traction Off Light StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, This light comes on briefly when the have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your...
  • Page 167: Tire Pressure Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls If the indicator/warning light is on When the Light Is On Steady Low Fuel Warning Light and flashing, the TCS and/or the This indicates that one or more of StabiliTrak system is actively the tires are significantly working.
  • Page 168: Security Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 Security Light High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder The security light should come on This light comes on when the briefly as the engine is started.
  • Page 169: Cruise Control Light

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Hourmeter Cruise Control Light Information Displays Unit Driver Information Center Digital Speedometer (DIC) (Base Level) The speedometer shows how fast the vehicle is moving in either The DIC displays are shown in the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles center of the instrument cluster.
  • Page 170 Instruments and Controls 5-31 recent driving history and the See Tire Pressure Monitor System The Oil Life display must be reset amount of fuel remaining in the fuel on page 10-64 and Tire Pressure after each oil change. It will not tank.
  • Page 171: (Dic) (Uplevel)

    5-32 Instruments and Controls TRAILER OUTPUT shows the Compass power output to the trailer anytime a The vehicle may have a compass in trailer with electric brakes is the Driver Information Center (DIC). connected. Output is displayed as a See Compass on page 5-5. bar graph.
  • Page 172 Instruments and Controls 5-33 DIC Info Page Options DIC Info Pages that the vehicle has right now, and will change as driving conditions The info pages on the DIC can be The following is the list of all change. turned on or off through the possible DIC info page displays.
  • Page 173 5-34 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Shows the Press to select the distance or the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four reset best value. Use message will appear on the display. tires.
  • Page 174: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 To reset the timer to zero, press and TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Vehicle Messages gain setting. This setting can be hold while this display is active, Messages displayed on the DIC adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either or press and select reset.
  • Page 175: Battery Voltage And Charging

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START This message is displayed when the displays if there is a problem with VEHICLE brake fluid level is low.
  • Page 176: Compass Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 When this message displays, power Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System is no longer available to the trailer Messages DOOR OPEN brakes. A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays and a chime As soon as it is safe to do so, ENGINE TEMP may sound if a door is not fully carefully pull your vehicle over to...
  • Page 177: Engine Oil Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATING IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too engine oil becomes hotter than the engine oil needs to be changed.
  • Page 178: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime may sound when the cooling system may sound if the fuel level is low.
  • Page 179: Object Detection System Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System when it is temporarily unavailable. SERVICE PARKING ASSIST The LDW system does not need Messages This message displays if there is a service. problem with the Parking Assist FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the system.
  • Page 180 Instruments and Controls 5-41 SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL OFF STABILITRAK OFF may also display when the stability control CONTROL This message displays when the has been automatically disabled. traction control has been turned off. This message displays when there The following conditions can cause See Traction Control/Electronic is a problem with the Traction this message to appear:...
  • Page 181: Safety Belt Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Airbag System Messages If this happens, remove the object Security Messages from the seat or buckle the SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT safety belt. SYSTEM This message displays if there is a If the driver or front outboard problem with the airbag system.
  • Page 182: Tire Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 or appears repeatedly, take the If the warning comes on and stays TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD vehicle to your dealer for service. on, there may be a problem with the AIR TO TIRE See Steering on page 9-4. TPMS.
  • Page 183: Transmission Messages

    5-44 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX GRADE BRAKING ON This message displays when grade If a four-wheel drive shift into 4 is 4WD OFF braking has been enabled with the requested, but the vehicle speed is If equipped with four-wheel drive, Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of too high, this message will display...
  • Page 184: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 SHIFT DENIED TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages This message displays when the shift lever is in M (Manual Mode) This message displays and a chime CHECK TRAILER WIRING and a transmission range has been may sound if the transmission fluid selected that is unavailable at the in the vehicle gets hot.
  • Page 185: Vehicle Speed Messages

    5-46 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after Washer Fluid Messages carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also WASHER FLUID LOW ADD side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
  • Page 186: Vehicle Personalization

    Instruments and Controls 5-47 Return to Factory Settings Vehicle 3. Press BACK on the faceplate Software Information or the screen button to return Personalization to the previous menu or exit. Detailed information for each menu Use the audio system controls to follows.
  • Page 187 5-48 Instruments and Controls To enable valet mode: Manage Settings Change PIN 1. Enter a four-digit code on the Press and the following may This allows the Personal keypad. display: Identification Number (PIN) to be changed. See Teen Driver on 2.
  • Page 188 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Power Door Locks Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume Remote Lock, Unlock, Start This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum See Manage Favorites in Radio startup volume. If the vehicle is Climate and Air Quality Setup under Home Page on started and the volume is greater Select and the following may...
  • Page 189 5-50 Instruments and Controls Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Easy Exit Options Auto Mirror Folding This allows the feature to be turned When on, the outside rearview Park Assist on or off. See Memory Seats on mirrors will automatically fold or If equipped, this feature can assist page 3-7.
  • Page 190 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Select Off, 30 Seconds, Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors display: Power Door Locks will unlock when pressing on the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 191 5-52 Instruments and Controls Select All Doors or Driver Pair New Device Voice Mail Numbers Door Only. Select to pair a new device. See This feature displays the voice mail Pairing in Infotainment Controls number for all connected phones. Passive Door Lock under Bluetooth (Overview) on To change the voice mail number, This feature can be turned on or off,...
  • Page 192 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Display Guidance Lines Restore Vehicle Settings Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection of restoring Select and the following may Assistance Systems for Parking or vehicle settings. display: Backing on page 9-60. Select Restore or Cancel. Calibrate Touchscreen Rear Park Assist Symbols Turn Display Off...
  • Page 193: Universal Remote System

    5-54 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
  • Page 194 Instruments and Controls 5-55 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
  • Page 195: Operation

    5-56 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
  • Page 196 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
  • Page 197 5-58 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 198: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-8 Exit Lighting ....6-8 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
  • Page 199: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turned on while the vehicle is off, Headlamp High/ turns on the headlamps, parking the headlamps will stay on for Low-Beam Changer lamps, taillamps, instrument panel 10 minutes before turning off to lights, roof marker lamps (if prevent the battery from being (Headlamp High/Low-Beam equipped), front/rear sidemarker...
  • Page 200: Flash-To-Pass

    Lighting Flash-to-Pass The DRL system comes on when Automatic Headlamp the following conditions are met: System This feature lets you use the The ignition is on. high-beam headlamps to signal a When the exterior lamp control is driver in front of you that you want The exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough to pass.
  • Page 201: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change the headlamps will turn off or may Signals change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
  • Page 202: Fog Lamps

    Lighting one second will cause the turn Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed signals to flash until the lever is to high beam, the fog lamps go off. released. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come The lever returns to its starting on again.
  • Page 203: Interior Lighting

    Lighting When the wiring is connected to an Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, pressing the bottom of the button Instrument Panel will activate the lamp and illuminate Illumination Control an indicator light at the bottom of this button. Pressing the top of the button will turn off the roof-mounted lamp and indicator.
  • Page 204: Dome Lamps

    Lighting The lights on the outside rearview DOOR: The lamps come on mirrors turn on if the shift lever is in automatically when a door is the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), opened. or P (Park) position. ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Press...
  • Page 205: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly The interior lamps, headlamps, to quickly bring the charge back up. Entry Lighting parking lamps, back-up lamps, and When the state of charge is high, license plate lamps come on when the voltage is lowered slightly to The vehicle has an illuminated entry...
  • Page 206: Battery Power Protection

    Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this This feature shuts off the dome and by balancing the generator's output reading lamps, if they are left on for and the vehicle's electrical needs. more than 10 minutes after the It can increase engine idle speed to ignition is turned off.
  • Page 207 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 208 Infotainment System Infotainment Voice Recognition Introduction Voice Recognition ... 7-24 System Infotainment Phone Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-31 Base radio information is included in Bluetooth (Infotainment this manual.
  • Page 209: Infotainment System

    Infotainment System Set up the audio by presetting The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature favorite stations, setting the features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to tone, and adjusting the distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's speakers.
  • Page 210: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls, if equipped. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. Radio with CD...
  • Page 211 Infotainment System Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 5. MEDIA Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD card, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, if equipped. 6. RADIO Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. Radio with TONE (Seek) (Favorite Pages)
  • Page 212: Home Page

    Infotainment System AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Home Page (Home Page) Equipped): Press Press to go to the Home Home Page Features to seek to the previous or Page from any point in the next strong station. The infotainment system displays a system.
  • Page 213 Infotainment System PHONE: Select the PHONE screen Setting Radio Preferences 4. Enter the four-digit code to icon to display the Phone main unlock the system. Select the SETTINGS screen icon page. See Bluetooth (Overview) on Select BACK to go back to to display the Settings menu and page 7-31 or Bluetooth the previous menu.
  • Page 214 Infotainment System Radio Setup Number of Favorites Shown: Rear Camera (If Equipped) Select Auto and the system will Press the RADIO button and the From the Rear Camera screen automatically adjust the number of following may display: button, the following may display: favorite pages when favorites are Manage Favorites: Park Assist Symbols (If...
  • Page 215: Software Updates

    Select Clear All Private Data. Select Cancel or Confirm. Website Information Playing the Radio Restore Radio Settings: This In the U.S., see www.chevrolet.com While on the audio main page, option will restore factory radio press the RADIO button repeatedly In Canada, see settings.
  • Page 216 Infotainment System DSP: If equipped with a Bose Press the MENU knob and the Auto Volume: If equipped, this ® Surround sound system, it will following radio settings may display: feature adjusts the volume based on have three DSP modes the vehicle speed.
  • Page 217: Satellite Radio

    7-10 Infotainment System Also see the radio settings common Mixed-Audio Favorites See www.siriusxmradio.com or call for all sources earlier in this section. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see Media (if equipped) and Broadcast www.xmradio.ca or call favorites can be stored. Finding a Station 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
  • Page 218: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-11 interference or static, unplug the SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna becomes slightly bent, item from the accessory power straighten it out by hand. If it is Service outlet. badly bent, replace it. If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite Occasionally check that the antenna Radio Service provides digital radio is tight at the base.
  • Page 219 7-12 Infotainment System stations. To set up an account, the stations before connecting to the Using an Android or BlackBerry or for more information, go to vehicle. The Pandora icon will be Phone www.pandora.com. Pandora may available on the Home Page. The BlackBerry phone must be not be available in Canada or unlocked to launch Pandora service.
  • Page 220 Infotainment System 7-13 Bookmark Song: Select to Pandora Troubleshooting (Thumbs Up): When selected, bookmark the song. Pandora stores this information Unable to Connect Device to Auto Volume: This feature sets the is highlighted for the Vehicle auto volume based on the speed of remainder of the track.
  • Page 221 7-14 Infotainment System Close Pandora on the device An iPhone is connected to both Unable to Start Pandora and launch again. Devices that Bluetooth and the USB port. If the device is unable to launch allow multitasking may require Playback can be resumed from Pandora: an extra step to quit the Pandora a loss of audio by double...
  • Page 222: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-15 Action Unavailable. Please Check Audio Players There can be increased skipping, Device Connection: A few difficulty in finding tracks, and/or conditions for loss of Internet difficulty in loading and ejecting. CD Player connection are: If these problems occur, check the disc for damage or try a known If the vehicle is equipped with a CD The connected device loses its...
  • Page 223 7-16 Infotainment System Press and hold to fast reverse damaged or improperly loaded, CD Menu through a track. Release the there is an error and the disc While on the CD main page, press button to return to playing ejects. the MENU knob to display the CD speed.
  • Page 224: Error Messages

    Infotainment System 7-17 Maximum number of folders: Error Messages If Disc Player Error displays, it could eight folders with 255 files per be for one of the following reasons: If Disc Error displays and/or the disc folder. The player temperature is comes out, it could be for one of the Maximum of 1,000 files on too high.
  • Page 225: Usb Port

    7-18 Infotainment System USB Port While the USB source is active, Tone Settings under Playing an press the corresponding faceplate Audio CD in CD Player on Playing from a USB button for the icons on the screen to page 7-15. operate USB function: A USB mass storage device or Auto Volume: If equipped, see...
  • Page 226 Infotainment System 7-19 iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, The music information displays on Tone Settings: Select to adjust iPhone 4 the radio s display and begins Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, playing through the vehicle s audio Fade, and EQ (Equalizer). See There may be problems with system.
  • Page 227: Sd Card Reader

    7-20 Infotainment System 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Songs: and press to select the song and press to select an album 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight from the list to begin playback. name to view a list of all songs and press to view a list of all on the album.
  • Page 228: Auxiliary Jack

    Infotainment System 7-21 Playing Music from the SD Card If an auxiliary device has already DSP: If equipped, this feature been connected, but a different adjusts the pre-defined settings. An SD card is played the same way source is currently active, press the See DSP in AM-FM Radio on a USB device is played.
  • Page 229: Onstar System

    7-22 Infotainment System To play music via Bluetooth: Manage Bluetooth Devices: Select OnStar System to go to the Bluetooth page to add 1. Power on the device, and pair to ® An OnStar subscriber has the or delete devices. connect the device. ability to connect to the OnStar When selecting Bluetooth Audio, the 2.
  • Page 230 Infotainment System 7-23 My Destination The MUTE screen button will Route Preview change to UNMUTE. Press the Route Preview button below UNMUTE to enable Repeat the navigation directions again. When the system is downloading a OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation route, the only option available is Press the MENU knob to go to the Cancel Route.
  • Page 231: Voice Recognition

    7-24 Infotainment System While on the current maneuver, Voice Recognition audio features that are easily the PREV screen button is performed by pressing one or two If equipped, voice recognition allows hidden. If on the last maneuver, buttons, and are not supported by for hands-free operation within the the NEXT screen button is voice commands.
  • Page 232 Infotainment System 7-25 Using Voice Recognition 2. The audio system mutes and the If a command is not spoken, the system plays a prompt followed voice recognition system says a Voice recognition becomes available by a beep. help prompt. once the system has been 3.
  • Page 233 7-26 Infotainment System Usually Phone and Audio Canceling Voice Recognition For languages that do not support commands can be spoken in a natural language commands in Press the Home screen button single command. sentence form, use the direct to terminate the voice commands shown as examples on For example, Call Dave Smith recognition session which was...
  • Page 234 Infotainment System 7-27 Using Voice Recognition for The screen returns back to the Pressing while the help prompt is screen where voice recognition was List Options playing will terminate the prompt initiated. and a beep will be heard. Doing this When a list is displayed, a voice will stop the help prompt so that a The Back Command...
  • Page 235 7-28 Infotainment System Tune to <AM frequency> AM : Play Artist <artist name> : Play <device name> : Play Tune to the radio station whose Begin playback of the media music from a specific device frequency is identified in the selection identified in the command.
  • Page 236 Infotainment System 7-29 Play Episode <episode content in a different way than The restriction is that the command name> : Begin playback of the smaller amounts of media. The Play Song must be spoken first; media selection identified in the system may limit the options of the system will then ask for the song command.
  • Page 237 7-30 Infotainment System The access commands for playlists, Pair Phone : Begins the Bluetooth Speech Recognition artists, and genres are prohibited Bluetooth pairing process. Follow (If Equipped) after the number of this type of instructions on the radio display. Voice Pass-Thru allows access to media exceeds 4,000.
  • Page 238: Bluetooth (Overview)

    Infotainment System 7-31 Phone duplicate or rarely used entries. Warning (Continued) If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. Bluetooth (Overview) Taking your eyes off the road too Review the controls and long or too often could cause a Instructions for using the cell phone operation of the infotainment crash resulting in injury or death.
  • Page 239: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)

    7-32 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls PHONE: Select to enter the phone How to Speak: Speak clearly in a main menu. See Bluetooth calm and natural voice. Use the buttons on the instrument (Overview) on page 7-31 or panel, faceplate, and the steering Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - wheel to operate the Bluetooth...
  • Page 240 Infotainment System 7-33 Switching to Handset or the cell phone changes or the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press cell phone is deleted from the to select Manage Phones. Hands-Free Mode system. 3. Press the button just below the To switch between handset mode PAIR screen button.
  • Page 241 7-34 Infotainment System 6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu connection or allow phone book DELETE screen button to delete Once a phone is connected and download, select Always Accept the highlighted device. selected, the following may display: and Allow.
  • Page 242 Infotainment System 7-35 to make calls. See your cell phone To make a call using the 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight manufacturer s user guide or Contacts menu: Recent Calls and press to contact your wireless provider to select.
  • Page 243 7-36 Infotainment System the number. To call, press the Call Waiting Ending a Call button just below the CALL Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the screen button. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: the wireless service carrier to work.
  • Page 244: Radio)

    Infotainment System 7-37 From the PHONE main menu, turn 4. Start the pairing process on the 6. Repeat Steps 1 5 to pair the MENU knob to highlight Active cell phone that you want to pair. additional phones. Call and press to select. For help with this process, see Listing All Paired and Connected your cell phone manufacturer's...
  • Page 245 7-38 Infotainment System 4. Say the name of the phone to Storing and Deleting Phone 3. Say the entire phone number or delete. a group of digits all at once with Numbers no pauses, then follow the Connecting to a Different Phone The following commands are used directions given by the system to to delete and store phone numbers.
  • Page 246 Infotainment System 7-39 Using the Delete Command 2. Say Directory. Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio 3. Say Hands-Free Calling. 1. Press . The system responds speakers. Ready, followed by a tone. 4. Say List. Calling 911 Emergency (U.S.
  • Page 247 7-40 Infotainment System After each digit is entered, the Using the Re-dial Command Call Waiting system repeats back the digit it Call waiting must be supported on 1. Press . The system responds heard followed by a tone. the cell phone and enabled by the Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 248 Infotainment System 7-41 3. Use the Dial or Call command To Transfer Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell to dial the number of the third Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: party to be called. During a call with the audio in the 1.
  • Page 249 7-42 Infotainment System Sending a Number or Name Tag Switching to Handset or Pairing During a Call Hands-Free Mode A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired to the Bluetooth 1. Press . The system responds To switch between handset or system and then connected to the hands-free mode, from the Home Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 250 If no devices have been paired, Step 2 can be 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 6. If Chevrolet MyLink does not skipped. to select Manage Phones. appear, turn the phone off or remove the phone battery and 2.
  • Page 251 7-44 Infotainment System 5. Press the button below the Phone Menu to make calls. See your cell phone DELETE screen button to delete manufacturer s user guide or Once a phone is connected and the highlighted device. contact your wireless provider to selected, the following may display: find out if this feature is supported 6.
  • Page 252 Infotainment System 7-45 To make a call using the If necessary, select between Accepting or Declining a Call Contacts menu: Missed, Recent, and Sent calls When an incoming call is received, by pressing the button below the 1. From the Home Page, turn the the infotainment system mutes and appropriate screen button.
  • Page 253: Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Connected Radio)

    7-46 Infotainment System Call Waiting Ending a Call If not initially in the phone application, from the Home Page, Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the turn the MENU knob, then press to the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: select the PHONE screen button.
  • Page 254 Infotainment System 7-47 Making a Call 2. Say Dial or Call and then say Once connected, the person called the contact name. For example will be heard through the audio Calls can be made using the Call Dave Smith at Work. speakers.
  • Page 255: Teen Driver

    7-48 Infotainment System Access or delete Report Card Using the Voice mail Command Settings data or Teen Driver settings. 1. Press . The system responds Register or Unregister a Key Teen Driver Say a command or say help, followed by a tone. Any of the vehicle keys can be If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys registered as a Teen Driver key.
  • Page 256 Infotainment System 7-49 If the transmitter key is in the For Ignition keyed system: In vehicles with a Pushbutton start pocket in the transmitter pocket, system, if a Teen Driver transmitter If the key is not registered, it will identify whether the key and a non-Teen Driver select Register and follow the transmitter key is registered or...
  • Page 257: Trademarks And License Agreements

    7-50 Infotainment System ® ® The following cannot be changed: Trademarks and iPod shuffle , and iPod touch trademarks of Apple Inc., registered The radio will mute when the License Agreements in the U.S. and other countries. driver safety belt is not fastened, and in some vehicles, when the FCC Information safety belt of a front outboard...
  • Page 258 Infotainment System 7-51 Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade Schedule I: Gracenote EULA with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc. channel name. Channel blocking is General Requirements: available for SiriusXM Satellite 1.
  • Page 259 7-52 Infotainment System Gracenote logo and logotype, and the restrictions set forth herein with Gracenote Data, the Gracenote the "Powered by Gracenote" logo respect to Gracenote Data shall Software, and Gracenote Servers. are either registered trademarks or also apply to such content and such Gracenote reserves all rights in trademarks of Gracenote in the content providers shall be entitled to...
  • Page 260 Infotainment System 7-53 accuracy of any Gracenote Data. USE OF THE GRACENOTE Free Type Project Gracenote reserves the right to SOFTWARE OR ANY Portions of this software are delete data from the Gracenote GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO copyright © 2013 The FreeType Servers or to change data CASE WILL GRACENOTE Project (http://www.freetype.org).
  • Page 261 7-54 Infotainment System Part C EULA expressly granted herein, and retain INCLUDING, WITHOUT all right, title and interest in and to LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES Copyright 2013, Software Systems all copies of the Software, including OR CONDITIONS OF TITLE, GmbH & Co. KG. All Rights all intellectual property rights NON-INFRINGEMENT, Reserved.
  • Page 262 Infotainment System 7-55 UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, END USER NOTICE WHETHER IN TORT (INCLUDING This product is protected by certain The marks of companies displayed NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT OR intellectual property rights of by this product to indicate business OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGES, Microsoft.
  • Page 263 7-56 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 264: Climate Control Systems

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with With this system, the heating and ventilation can be controlled. Heater Only) ....8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) .
  • Page 265 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Floor): Air is directed to the windows are clear. or counterclockwise to increase or floor outlets, with some air directed decrease the fan speed. Turn the to the windshield, side window, and See Air Vents on page 8-8.
  • Page 266 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the fan off. Air Delivery Mode Control: Press , or...
  • Page 267 Climate Controls vehicle. The recirculation mode The rear window defogger only (Defrost): Press to clear the cannot be used with the outside works when the ignition is in ON/ windshield of fog or frost more air mode. RUN. The defogger turns off if the quickly.
  • Page 268: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be the fan speed, air delivery, air controlled. conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
  • Page 269 Climate Controls The recirculation light will not come Driver and Passenger Changing the mode cancels the on when automatically controlled. Temperature Control: The automatic operation and the system temperature can be adjusted goes into manual mode. Press Press to manually select separately for the driver and AUTO to return to automatic recirculation;...
  • Page 270 Climate Controls vehicle. It can also be used to help (Defrost): Press to clear the Caution reduce outside air and odors that windshield of fog or frost more enter the vehicle. The air quickly. Air is directed to the Using a razor blade or sharp conditioning compressor also comes windshield and the side window object to clear the inside rear...
  • Page 271: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior Air Vents temperature sensor behind the front Use the air vents in the center grille. This sensor reads the outside and on the side of the instrument air temperature and helps maintain panel to direct airflow.
  • Page 272: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment base of the windshield that could Air Filter block the flow of air into the vehicle. The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from Keep the path under the front outside air that is pulled into the...
  • Page 273 8-10 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.
  • Page 274 Driving and Operating Driving and Fast Idle System ... . . 9-27 Brakes Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ....9-28 System (ABS) .
  • Page 275: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-67 distractions.
  • Page 276: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 277: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it If power steering assist is lost vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel, and is because the engine stops or a normally but do not pump the held in that position for an extended system malfunctions, the vehicle...
  • Page 278: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Maintain a reasonable steady Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go speed through the curve. straight down the roadway. Wait until the vehicle is out of Loss of Control the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. Skidding Steering in Emergencies There are three types of skids that...
  • Page 279: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Before Driving Off-Road these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Have all necessary maintenance Ease your foot off the and service work completed. Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 280 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Caution Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. Keep cargo in the cargo area Operating the vehicle for Do not park over things that as far forward and as low as extended periods without the front burn.
  • Page 281 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the brakes to slow the vehicle and backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before help keep the vehicle under transmission or transfer case in driving further.
  • Page 282 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted steepness of the incline more restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift into P (Park), and If driving uphill when the with the uphill wheels, or if the...
  • Page 283 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) Caution or Ice Use a low gear when driving in vehicle could fall through the ice; Do not drive through standing the deeper the mud, the you and your passengers could water if it is deep enough to cover lower the gear.
  • Page 284: Driving On Wet Roads

    Driving and Operating 9-11 suspension, wheels, tires, and There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) exhaust system for damage and hydroplaning. The best advice is to check the fuel lines and cooling slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large system for any leakage.
  • Page 285: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and F) when freezing rain begins to fall, transmission. resulting in even less traction. Avoid loss of steering. Always have the driving on wet ice or in freezing rain Shift to a lower gear when going engine running and the vehicle...
  • Page 286 Driving and Operating 9-13 curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning Warning (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.
  • Page 287: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    9-14 Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Warning arrive, now and then when you run the forward and reverse directions the engine, push the accelerator causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs free the vehicle.
  • Page 288: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can cause loss of control and a carry. This weight is called the crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle.
  • Page 289 9-16 Driving and Operating open, you will find the label the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb attached below the door lock Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, post (striker). The Tire and this section.
  • Page 290 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) (1,000 lb) 2.
  • Page 291 9-18 Driving and Operating of the driver, passengers, and Rating (GVWR). The GVWR Warning cargo should never exceed the includes the weight of the vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and In the case of a sudden stop cargo. or collision, things carried in Certification/Tire Label the bed of your truck could...
  • Page 292 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. cause loss of control and a When you carry something crash. Overloading can also inside the vehicle, secure Warning shorten the life of the vehicle.
  • Page 293 9-20 Driving and Operating When using this upper load Add-On Equipment Maximum platform, be sure the load is When carrying removable items, * Equipment Weight securely tied down to prevent it a limit on how many people Ladder Rack 340 kg (750 lb) from shifting.
  • Page 294: Truck-Camper Loading

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Loading Points equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com When carrying a slide-in for additional pickup box load camper, the total cargo load of bearing structural information. the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus: Truck-Camper Loading Everything added to the Information camper after it left the A vehicle-specific Truck-Camper...
  • Page 295 9-22 Driving and Operating exceed the truck's cargo weight rating, and the camper's center of gravity (1) should fall within the truck's recommended center of gravity zone (2) when installed. Any accessories or other equipment that are added to the Use the rear edge of the load vehicle must be weighed.
  • Page 296: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-23 should not exceed either of the Starting and Caution (Continued) gross axle weight ratings Operating (GAWR). The total axle loads broken in. Hard stops with should not exceed the vehicle's new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In gross vehicle weight rating premature wear and earlier (GVWR).
  • Page 297: Ignition Positions

    9-24 Driving and Operating No adjustment to the pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition made when the vehicle is in the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ R (Reverse) or while using cruise adjustment is right for you.
  • Page 298 Driving and Operating 9-25 Do not turn the engine off when the Warning Caution (Continued) vehicle is moving. This will cause a loss of power assist in the brake Turning off the vehicle while only with your hand. If the key and steering systems and disable moving may cause loss of power cannot be turned by hand, see...
  • Page 299: Starting The Engine

    9-26 Driving and Operating The transmission is also unlocked in Automatic Transmission Caution this position on automatic Move the shift lever to P (Park) or transmission vehicles. N (Neutral). To restart the engine If you add electrical parts or If the key is left in the ACC/ when the vehicle is already moving, accessories, you could change ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position...
  • Page 300: Starting Procedure

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Starting Procedure it. Operate the engine and Caution (Continued) transmission gently until the oil 1. With your foot off the accelerator warms up and lubricates all pedal, turn the ignition key to ended, can overheat and damage moving parts.
  • Page 301: Retained Accessory

    9-28 Driving and Operating Pressing the accelerator more To control the fast idle: Accessory Power Outlets (APOs) than one-quarter of the To enable the Fast Idle System, The vehicle may have APOs in way down. press and release the cruise several locations.
  • Page 302: Engine Coolant Heater

    Driving and Operating 9-29 Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Warning Heater The engine heater can provide 1. Turn off the engine. Improper use of the heater cord easier starting and better fuel or an extension cord can damage economy during engine warm-up in 2.
  • Page 303: Shifting Into Park

    9-30 Driving and Operating away from moving engine parts. Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) If you do not, it could be damaged. overheat and cause a fire, free to roll, even if the shift lever The length of time the heater should property damage, electric is in P (Park).
  • Page 304: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
  • Page 305: Transmission)

    9-32 Driving and Operating The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem If you are parking on a hill, or if the functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle vehicle is pulling a trailer, see uncharged or low voltage (less than serviced soon.
  • Page 306: Active Fuel Management

    Driving and Operating 9-33 ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) Vehicles with a V8 or V6 gasoline There are holes or openings engine may have Active Fuel Warning in the vehicle body from Management. This system allows damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon the engine to operate on either all of modifications that are not...
  • Page 307: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    9-34 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an While Parked Transmission increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic Shifting Into Park on page 9-30.
  • Page 308 Driving and Operating 9-35 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-14. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
  • Page 309 9-36 Driving and Operating Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.
  • Page 310: Manual Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-37 when driving on downhill grades by Manual Mode With an 8 speed automatic using the engine and transmission transmission, hold the plus/minus Range Selection Mode to slow the vehicle. The first time buttons on the shift lever to select the system engages for each the highest or lowest range ignition key cycle, a DIC message...
  • Page 311 9-38 Driving and Operating In vehicles with gasoline engines, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission when the shift lever is moved from Gear before shifting from D D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) downshift may occur. The gear that the transmission is operating in Range after shifting from D when the shift lever is moved from...
  • Page 312: Tow/Haul Mode

    Driving and Operating 9-39 Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode the transmission shift pattern to Range Selection Mode is active. reduce shift cycling. This provides If equipped, Low Traction Mode See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-39. increased performance, vehicle assists in vehicle acceleration when control, and enhanced transmission While using Range Selection Mode,...
  • Page 313: Manual Transmission

    9-40 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking On vehicles with a diesel engine, Manual Transmission Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking can Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is be enabled or disabled by pressing only enabled while the Tow/Haul the Tow/Haul Mode button. Use the Mode is selected and the vehicle is exhaust brake and Tow/Haul Mode not in the Range Selection Mode.
  • Page 314: Shift Speeds

    Driving and Operating 9-41 You can shift into 1 (First) when you Neutral: Use this position when Use R (Reverse), along with the are going less than 30 km/h you start or idle the engine. parking brake, for parking the (20 mph).
  • Page 315: Drive Systems

    9-42 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to Control on page 9-54. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is Manual Transfer Case engages the front axle for extra...
  • Page 316 Driving and Operating 9-43 An indicator light comes on when 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use Shifting from 2 to 4 four-wheel drive is engaged. See this setting when extra traction is Shifts can be made at any Four-Wheel-Drive Light on needed.
  • Page 317: Electronic Transfer Case

    9-44 Driving and Operating will remain in N (Neutral). This is Electronic Transfer Case Shifting In or Out of 4 normal. To complete the shift, with the engine running, shift the Caution transmission to D (Drive) and back to N (Neutral), and Shifting the transfer case into 4 reattempt the transfer case shift.
  • Page 318 Driving and Operating 9-45 been turned while the vehicle was The settings are: 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use off. To see the indicator, turn the when extra traction is needed. The N (Neutral): Use only when the knob to another position so that it front axle engages and helps when vehicle needs to be towed.
  • Page 319 9-46 Driving and Operating 2. Set the parking brake and press Shifting Into 4 Shifting Out of 4 and hold the brake pedal. See When 4 is engaged, vehicle speed 1. To shift out of 4 the vehicle Parking Brake on page 9-51. should be kept below 72 km/h must be stopped or moving less 3.
  • Page 320 Driving and Operating 9-47 8. Turn the engine off, and the 4. Turn the transfer case knob Automatic Transfer Case ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. to 2 . 9. Place the transmission shift After the transfer case has lever in P (Park). See shifted out of N (Neutral), the Recreational Vehicle Towing on N (Neutral) light will go out.
  • Page 321 9-48 Driving and Operating indicator, turn the knob to another AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel when driving off-road in deep sand, position so that it matches the Drive): Use when road surface deep mud, or deep snow, and while actual transfer case setting. If no traction conditions are variable.
  • Page 322 Driving and Operating 9-49 To shift: 30 seconds and not complete the Caution shift. After 30 seconds the transfer 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN case will shift to 4 . Turn the knob and the vehicle must be stopped Shifting the transmission into gear or moving less than 5 km/h to 4 to display the indicator.
  • Page 323: Antilock Brake

    9-50 Driving and Operating 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Brakes N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on Antilock Brake 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . page 10-95. System (ABS) 6.
  • Page 324: Parking Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-51 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
  • Page 325 9-52 Driving and Operating To release the parking brake, hold Caution the regular brake pedal down. Then pull the bottom edge of the lever Driving with the parking brake on with the parking brake symbol, can overheat the brake system located to the right of the steering and cause premature wear or column.
  • Page 326: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Brake Assist Brake Assist feature will is no rolling. The brakes will automatically disengage when the automatically release when the The Brake Assist feature is brake pedal is released or brake accelerator pedal is applied within designed to assist the driver in pedal pressure is quickly the two-second window.
  • Page 327: Ride Control Systems

    9-54 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak selectively applies See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on braking pressure to any one of the page 9-14 and Turning the vehicle wheel brakes to assist the Systems Off and On later in this Traction Control/ driver in keeping the vehicle on the section.
  • Page 328 Driving and Operating 9-55 Turn on and stay on when either Turning the Systems Off press and release the button. The system is not working. and On traction off light displayed in the If either system fails to turn on or to instrument cluster will turn off.
  • Page 329: Hill Descent

    9-56 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on HDC will remain enabled between Press to enable or disable HDC. if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h 22 and 60 km/h (14 and 37 mph); Vehicle speed must be below (35 mph). Traction control will however vehicle speed cannot be 50 km/h (31 mph).
  • Page 330: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-57 Cruise Control If equipped with an Allison or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic transmission, see Tow/Haul Mode Warning Grade Braking under Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-39 for an Cruise control can be dangerous explanation of how cruise control where you cannot drive safely at interacts with the Range Selection a steady speed.
  • Page 331 9-58 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to Resuming a Set Speed The speedometer reading can be set the speed and activate cruise displayed in either English or metric If the cruise control is set at a control. If cruise control is already units.
  • Page 332 Driving and Operating 9-59 Passing Another Vehicle While While going downhill: For other forms of Grade Braking, Using Cruise Control see Automatic Transmission on Vehicles with a 6-speed page 9-34 ,Tow/Haul Mode on Use the accelerator pedal to automatic transmission and a page 9-39, and Hill Descent Control increase the vehicle speed.
  • Page 333: Driver Assistance Systems

    9-60 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features Systems alert the driver of obstacles by Under many conditions, these beeping. To change the volume of This vehicle may have features that systems will not: the warning chime, see Comfort work together to help avoid crashes...
  • Page 334 Driving and Operating 9-61 The RVC and RPA will not work Displayed images may be farther or properly if the tailgate is down. If the closer than they appear. The area tailgate is down, do not use these displayed is limited and objects that systems.
  • Page 335 9-62 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning may result in injury, death, The parking assist system does or vehicle damage. Always check not detect children, pedestrians, behind and around the vehicle bicyclists, animals, or objects before backing. located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle.
  • Page 336: Assistance Systems For Driving

    Driving and Operating 9-63 the front or rear, or both sides of the be disabled. To turn the parking Assistance Systems for Safety Alert Seat will pulse five assist on again, select On in the Driving times. Beeps for FPA are higher vehicle personalization menu.
  • Page 337 9-64 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning FCA is a warning system and FCA does not provide a warning does not apply the brakes. When to help avoid a crash, unless it approaching a slower-moving or detects a vehicle. FCA may not stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA or when following a vehicle too...
  • Page 338 Driving and Operating 9-65 Collision Alert When this Collision Alert occurs, the Selecting the Alert Timing brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed.
  • Page 339: Lane Departure Warning (Ldw)

    9-66 Driving and Operating Consider traffic and weather Lane Departure Warning (Continued) conditions when selecting the alert Warning (LDW) timing. The range of selectable alert proper condition; or if the sun timing may not be appropriate for all If equipped, LDW may help avoid shines directly into the drivers and driving conditions.
  • Page 340: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-67 How the System Works When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the For diesel engine vehicles, see windshield ahead of the rearview The system may not detect lanes as Fuel for Diesel Engines in the mirror.
  • Page 341 9-68 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, knocking is heard when using Caution E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasoline with a 91 octane rating or vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on higher, the engine needs service. Do not use fuel containing page 9-69.
  • Page 342: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-69 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by Requirements Countries General Motors. It is available at your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
  • Page 343: Filling The Tank

    9-70 Driving and Operating E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM Caution Warning Specification D 5798 or CAN/ CGSB 3.512 in Canada. Do not use Some additives are not Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn the fuel if the ethanol content is compatible with E85 or FlexFuel violently and can cause injury or greater than 85%.
  • Page 344 Driving and Operating 9-71 The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Warning (Continued) door on the driver side of the clockwise until it clicks. It will require vehicle. Vehicles that have a more effort to turn the fuel cap on Fuel can spray out if the fuel FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel...
  • Page 345: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-72 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a fire starts while you are opening until filling is refueling, do not remove the Warning complete. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by Fill the container no more...
  • Page 346: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-73 Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning and Towing Tips General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of Information When towing a trailer: the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Become familiar with the state...
  • Page 347 9-74 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Caution (Continued) amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The The vehicle could be damaged. longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as Avoid making very sharp turns vehicle itself.
  • Page 348 Driving and Operating 9-75 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission to a lower gear if apply the parking brake and shift the transmission shifts too often into P (Park). Warning under heavy loads and/or hilly 5.
  • Page 349: Trailer Towing

    9-76 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning Caution brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during The driver can lose control when Pulling a trailer improperly can the trip. pulling a trailer if the correct damage the vehicle and result in Check periodically to see that all equipment is not used or the...
  • Page 350 Driving and Operating 9-77 Successful, safe trailering takes Trailer weight rating (TWR) for 1500 For kingpin weight and trailer correct equipment, and it has to be series trucks is calculated assuming tongue weight information, see used properly. the tow vehicle has the driver, a Weight of the Trailer Tongue later front seat passenger, and all in this section.
  • Page 351 9-78 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 4.3L V6 (b) 4.10 2 087 kg (4,600 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08...
  • Page 352 Driving and Operating 9-79 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 3.73 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 7 575 kg (16,700 lb) 6.2L V8 3.23 4 219 kg (9,300 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb) 6.2L V8 3.42 5 398 kg (11,900 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb)
  • Page 353 9-80 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 3.08 3 039 kg (6,700 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 946 kg (8,700 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.42 3 266 kg (7,200 lb)
  • Page 354 Driving and Operating 9-81 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.3L V6 3.42 3 221 kg (7,100 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 812 kg (6,200 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 355 9-82 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 356 Driving and Operating 9-83 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 357 9-84 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 358 Driving and Operating 9-85 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 3500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
  • Page 359 9-86 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
  • Page 360 Driving and Operating 9-87 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 082 kg (9,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10...
  • Page 361 9-88 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
  • Page 362 Driving and Operating 9-89 Axle Weight Rating). See Total Maximum Tongue Weight on the Vehicle's Tires later Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight in this section. 1500 Weight-Carrying 363 kg (800 lb) After loading the trailer, weigh the 1500 Weight-Distributing 544 kg (1,200 lb) trailer and then the tongue, separately, to see if the weights are 2500/3500...
  • Page 363: Towing Equipment

    9-90 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's not exceeding any of these ratings If a step-bumper hitch will be used, is to weigh the tow vehicle and the bumper could be damaged in Tires trailer combination, fully loaded for sharp turns.
  • Page 364 Driving and Operating 9-91 Weight Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 3175 kg (7,000 lb) Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation 1500 Over 3175 kg (7,000 lb) Required 2500/3500 Up to 8165 kg (18,000 lb) Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s...
  • Page 365: Auxiliary Battery

    9-92 Driving and Operating forward that it will contact the back manufacturer or by the trailer Auxiliary Battery of the cab in sharp turns. This is manufacturer. If the trailer being The auxiliary battery provision can especially important for short box towed weighs up to 2 271 kg be used to supply electrical power pickups.
  • Page 366 Driving and Operating 9-93 White: Ground Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package White/Green: Back-up Lamps The vehicle is equipped with one of the following wiring harnesses for Red/Green: Battery Feed towing a trailer or hauling a slide-in Dark Blue: Trailer Brake camper.
  • Page 367 9-94 Driving and Operating The harness contains the following When the camper-wiring harness is Tow/Haul Mode camper/trailer circuits: ordered without the heavy-duty trailering package, a seven-wire Green/Violet: Left Stop/Turn harness with a seven-pin connector Signal is at the rear of the vehicle and is Yellow/Gray: Right Stop/Turn tied to the vehicle's frame.
  • Page 368: Integrated Trailer Brake Control System

    Driving and Operating 9-95 When pulling a heavy trailer or a Integrated Trailer Brake large or heavy load in Control System stop-and-go traffic. The vehicle may have an Integrated When pulling a heavy trailer or a Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system large or heavy load in busy for use with electric trailer brakes or parking lots where improved low...
  • Page 369 9-96 Driving and Operating The ITBC system is integrated with Trailer Brake Control Panel Warning the vehicle s brake, antilock brake, and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering Connecting a trailer that has an conditions that cause the vehicle s air brake system may result in antilock brake or StabiliTrak reduced or complete loss of trailer systems to activate, power sent to...
  • Page 370 Driving and Operating 9-97 Activate the Manual Trailer A trailer without electric brakes The Trailer Brake Control Panel is Brake Apply Lever. is connected (no DIC message used along with the Trailer Brake will display). Display Page on the Driver TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be Information Center (DIC) to adjust adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either...
  • Page 371 9-98 Driving and Operating The trailer's and the vehicle's brake Use the following to adjust Trailer 3. Readjust Trailer Gain anytime lamps will come on when either Gain for each towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, vehicle brakes or manual trailer or road surface conditions 1.
  • Page 372 Driving and Operating 9-99 CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This the trailer wiring. This message continues over multiple ignition message will display if: will also turn off if it is cycles, there is a problem with the acknowledged. ITBC system. Have the vehicle The ITBC system first serviced.
  • Page 373: Trailer Sway

    9-100 Driving and Operating Trailer Sway Conversions and Warning Control (TSC) Add-Ons Even if the vehicle is equipped Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a with TSC, trailer sway could result Add-On Electrical TSC feature. Trailer sway is in loss of control and the vehicle unintended side-to-side motion of a Equipment could crash.
  • Page 374: Adding A Snow Plow Or

    Driving and Operating 9-101 For information on wiring auxiliary The plow the vehicle can carry Caution (Continued) switches, see www.gmupfitter.com depends on many things, such as: or contact your dealer. The options the vehicle came vehicle was built to carry a snow with, and the weight of those plow, do not add one to the Adding a Snow Plow or...
  • Page 375 9-102 Driving and Operating Here are some guidelines for safely the GVW rating, the front and carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: rear axle ratings, and the front and rear weight distribution ratio. Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles does not The total vehicle must not exceed the axle rating for each.
  • Page 376 Driving and Operating 9-103 In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg Warning weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the On some vehicles that have axle, use the following formula: front axle.
  • Page 377: Pickup Conversion To

    9-104 Driving and Operating The total vehicle reserve capacity Pickup Conversion to Warning (Continued) for the vehicle can be found in the Chassis Cab lower right corner of the rear weight distribution ratio is Certification/Tire label as shown We are aware that some vehicle necessary to provide proper previously.
  • Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-19 Park Brake and P (Park) Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-19 Mechanism Check ..10-38 Cooling System .
  • Page 379 10-2 Vehicle Care Electrical System Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle System ....10-64 Electrical System Towing the Vehicle ..10-95 Tire Pressure Monitor Overload .
  • Page 380: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability genuine GM parts and GM-trained...
  • Page 381: Vehicle Checks

    10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Maintenance Records on...
  • Page 382: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then To open the hood: bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, and push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
  • Page 383 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine...
  • Page 384 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting on page 10-91. See Jump Starting on Reservoir. See Adding Washer page 10-91. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2. Battery on page 10-32. page 10-29.
  • Page 385 10-8 Vehicle Care 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar...
  • Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting on page 10-91. (Out of View). See Jump Starting Reservoir. See Adding Washer on page 10-91. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.
  • Page 387 10-10 Vehicle Care 6.0L V8 Engine...
  • Page 388: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 9. Remote Negative ( ) Location. Engine Oil Starting on page 10-91. See Jump Starting on For diesel engine vehicles, see page 10-91. 2. Battery on page 10-32. Engine Oil in the Duramax diesel 10.
  • Page 389: Checking Engine Oil

    10-12 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil what kind of oil to use. For engine Warning oil crankcase capacity, see It is a good idea to check the engine Capacities and Specifications on oil level at each fuel fill. In order to The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
  • Page 390 Vehicle Care 10-13 Add enough oil to put the level An oil of this viscosity grade will somewhere in the proper operating provide easier cold starting for the range. Push the dipstick all the way engine at extremely low back in when through. temperatures.
  • Page 391: Engine Oil Life System

    10-14 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and, Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil at this time, the system must be elements that can be unhealthy for reset.
  • Page 392: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission as follows: Life System Fluid (6 Speed 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the Transmission) the engine off. engine oil is changed so that the When to Check and Change system can calculate the next...
  • Page 393 10-16 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic pausing for about three seconds Caution in each range. Then, move the Transmission Fluid shift lever back to P (Park). Use of the incorrect automatic Caution 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 transmission fluid may damage 800 rpm) for at least one minute.
  • Page 394 Vehicle Care 10-17 Cold Check Procedure 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out 6. Perform a hot check at the the dipstick and wipe it with a first opportunity after the Use this procedure only as a clean rag or paper towel. transmission reaches a normal reference to determine if the operating temperature between...
  • Page 395: Transmission)

    10-18 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still 1. Locate the transmission dipstick inconsistent, contact the dealer. 5.
  • Page 396: Manual Transmission

    Vehicle Care 10-19 the procedure can be found in the Manual Transmission When to Check and What service manual. See Service to Use Fluid Publications Ordering Information The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir on page 13-11. It is not necessary to check the is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as manual transmission fluid level.
  • Page 397 10-20 Vehicle Care diesel supplement for the correct remains covered with dirt, a new 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by inspection and replacement filter is required. Never use loosening the air duct clamp (3). procedures. compressed air to clean the filter. 3.
  • Page 398: Cooling System

    Vehicle Care 10-21 The cooling system allows the Warning Warning engine to maintain the correct working temperature. Operating the engine with the air An electric engine cooling fan can cleaner/filter off can cause you or start even when the engine is not others to be burned.
  • Page 399: Engine Coolant

    10-22 Vehicle Care 3. Engine Belt-Driven What to Use Caution (Continued) Cooling Fan Warning would not be covered by the Warning vehicle warranty. Always use Adding only plain water or some DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Heater and radiator hoses, and other liquid to the cooling system in the vehicle.
  • Page 400 Vehicle Care 10-23 Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL The coolant surge tank is located in coolant. If using this mixture, the engine compartment on the mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 401 10-24 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) You can be burned if you spill the cap when the cooling system, coolant on hot engine parts. including the surge tank pressure Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling and it will burn if the engine parts system and surge tank pressure are hot enough.
  • Page 402: Engine Overheating

    Vehicle Care 10-25 1. Remove the coolant surge tank mixture to the coolant surge tank Caution pressure cap when the cooling until the level reaches the FULL system, including the coolant COLD mark. Running the engine without surge tank pressure cap and 5.
  • Page 403 10-26 Vehicle Care If the decision is made not to lift the If there is an engine overheat Warning (Continued) hood when this warning appears, warning, but no steam is seen or get service help right away. See heard, the problem may not be too from the engine if you see or hear Roadside Assistance Program on serious.
  • Page 404: Overheated Engine

    Vehicle Care 10-27 If the temperature overheat gauge is If there is no sign of steam, idle the Caution no longer in the overheat zone or an engine for five minutes while overheat warning no longer parked. If the warning is still After driving in the overheated displays, the vehicle can be driven.
  • Page 405: Power Steering Fluid

    10-28 Vehicle Care increases as the clutch more fully fans will change to low speed when When to Check Power Steering engages, so an increase in fan additional cooling is no longer Fluid noise may be heard. This is normal required.
  • Page 406: Washer Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-29 5. Remove the cap again and look Washer Fluid at the fluid level on the dipstick. What to Use The level should be between the When windshield washer fluid needs ADD and FULL marks. If necessary, to be added, be sure to read the add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the hashed area between manufacturer's instructions before...
  • Page 407: Brakes

    10-30 Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque Caution (Continued) Warning specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2. When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound Brake linings should always be washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will replaced as complete axle sets.
  • Page 408: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-31 new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the Warning If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir not work properly. For example, might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it installing disc brake pads that are The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn,...
  • Page 409: Battery

    10-32 Vehicle Care Always clean the brake fluid Caution (Continued) reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This be replaced. Do not let helps keep dirt from entering the someone put in the wrong reservoir. kind of fluid. If brake fluid is spilled on the Warning vehicle's painted surfaces,...
  • Page 410: Four-Wheel Drive

    Vehicle Care 10-33 Extended Storage: Remove the To get an accurate reading, the Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the vehicle should be on a level battery or use a battery trickle surface. Battery posts, terminals, and charger. If the level is below the bottom of related accessories contain lead the fill plug (1) hole, located on the and lead compounds, chemicals...
  • Page 411: Front Axle

    10-34 Vehicle Care Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
  • Page 412: Rear Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-35 What to Use out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Therefore, a reading taken Lubricants on page 11-12 to five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use.
  • Page 413: Noise Control System

    10-36 Vehicle Care fill plug hole, located on the rear Noise Control System 2. The use of the vehicle after such axle. Add only enough fluid to device or element of design has The following information relates to reach the proper level. been removed or rendered compliance with federal noise inoperative by any person.
  • Page 414: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Air Intake: 2. Apply both the parking brake Automatic Transmission and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control Removal of the air cleaner silencer. Do not use the accelerator Function Check pedal, and be ready to turn off Modification of the air cleaner.
  • Page 415: Park Brake And P (Park)

    10-38 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: moves out of P (Park), contact Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to your dealer for service. P (Park).
  • Page 416: Headlamp Aiming

    Vehicle Care 10-39 2. Press the button (2) in the Headlamp Aiming Caution (Continued) middle of the wiper arm Headlamp aim has been preset and connector, and pull the wiper occurs would not be covered by should need no further adjustment. blade away from the arm your warranty.
  • Page 417: Replacement

    10-40 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Headlamp Signal, Sidemarker, and 1. Open the hood. For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 2. Remove the headlamp bulb page 10-43. assembly cover by turning it counterclockwise.
  • Page 418: Fog Lamps

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Fog Lamps Taillamps (Chassis Cab Taillamps, Turn Signal, Models) Stoplamps, and Back-Up To replace the front fog lamp bulb: Lamps 1. Locate the fog lamp under the front bumper. 2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly by pressing the connector release.
  • Page 419 10-42 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the rear lamp assembly 9. Push the rear lamp assembly 2. Remove the two rear lamp straight back to remove it from straight in until it is seated assembly screws. the vehicle. against the vehicle. 3.
  • Page 420: Center High-Mounted

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Replacement Bulbs Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Exterior Lamp Bulb Cargo Lamp Number Back-up Lamp 921 (W16W) Back-up Lamp* 1156 Cargo Lamp 921 (W16W) Center 921LL High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) Fog Lamp PS24W Front Turn Signal 7443 LL...
  • Page 421: Electrical System

    10-44 Vehicle Care Electrical System headlamp wiring checked right away Exterior Lamp Bulb if the lamps go on and off or Number remain off. Electrical System Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 7444 LL Windshield Wipers Overload Turn Signal Lamp If the wiper motor overheats due to Stoplamp/Turn 1157 The vehicle has fuses to protect...
  • Page 422: Block

    Vehicle Care 10-45 Look at the silver-colored band Caution inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure Spilling liquid on any electrical you replace a bad fuse with a new component on the vehicle may one of the identical size and rating.
  • Page 423 10-46 Vehicle Care Micro Usage J-Case Fuses Trailer Brake Trailer Battery J-Case Usage Fuses Antilock Brake System Pump Instrument Panel BEC 1 Spare 4WD Trec Spare Instrument Panel BEC 2 Spare Rear Window Defogger Starter...
  • Page 424 Vehicle Care 10-47 J-Case Usage Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage Fuses (2 Pin) (2 Pin) Cooling Fan 1 Electronic Back-up Lamps Suspension Cooling Fan 2 Engine Control Control Module Module Ignition Fuel Pump Power Mini Fuses Usage Air Conditioning Module (2 Pin) Compressor Clutch...
  • Page 425 10-48 Vehicle Care Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage Micro Usage (2 Pin) (3 Pin) Relays Fuel Injectors Air Conditioning Trailer Parking B, Even Compressor/ Lamps Battery Regulated Oxygen Sensor B Run/Crank Voltage Control Throttle Control Upfitter 1 Air Conditioning Horn Fuel Pump 2 Compressor...
  • Page 426: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    Vehicle Care 10-49 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
  • Page 427 10-50 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Accessory Power Passive Entry features shown. Outlet 1/Cigarette Passive Start/Heater, Number Usage Lighter Ventilation, and Air Accessory Power Conditioning Discrete Logic Ignition Outlet 2 Switch Spare...
  • Page 428 Vehicle Care 10-51 Instrument Panel Fuse The right instrument panel fuse Number Usage block access door is on the Block (Right) Left Front Heated/ passenger side edge of the Cooled Seat instrument panel. Right Front Heated/ Pull off the cover to access the fuse Cooled Seats block.
  • Page 429 10-52 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage Accessory Power Outlet 3 Accessory Power Outlet 4 Body Control Module 4 Body Control Module 8 Rear Seat Entertainment Cargo Lamp Steering Wheel Controls Radio...
  • Page 430: Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Wheels and Tires Number Usage Number Usage Front Blower Export/Power Take Tires Off/SEO Battery 1 Every new GM vehicle has Obstacle Detection/ Body Control high-quality tires made by a USB Ports Module 6 leading tire manufacturer. See Body Control Body Control the warranty manual for...
  • Page 431: All-Season Tires

    10-54 Vehicle Care 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 9-15.
  • Page 432: Winter Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-55 Use only radial ply tires of the Winter Tires Caution (Continued) same size, load range, and This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original occur when coming into contact equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. with road hazards like potholes, tires are designed for increased Winter tires with the same speed...
  • Page 433: Tire Sidewall Labeling

    10-56 Vehicle Care is noted when the tires are particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of inspected. See Tire Inspection on aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture The last four page 10-69. and service description. See the digits of the TIN indicate the tire Tire Size illustration later in this manufactured date.
  • Page 434 Vehicle Care 10-57 (6) Uniform Tire Quality proper inflation pressure. See (2) TPC Spec (Tire Grading (UTQG) Tire Full-Size Spare Tire on Performance Criteria manufacturers are required to page 10-90. Specification) Original grade tires based on three equipment tires designed to performance factors: treadwear, GM's specific tire performance traction, and temperature...
  • Page 435: Tire Designations

    10-58 Vehicle Care U.S. Department of (6) Tire Ply Material The type Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. DOT Tire Date of (7) Single Tire Maximum Manufacture The last four Load Maximum load that can digits of the TIN indicate the tire...
  • Page 436 Vehicle Care 10-59 would mean that the tire's (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it sidewall is 75 percent as high as would mean that the tire's it is wide. sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide. (4) Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type (4) Construction Code...
  • Page 437: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-60 Vehicle Care (single/dual). The speed rating is Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, the maximum speed a tire is cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without certified to carry a load. tread.
  • Page 438 Vehicle Care 10-61 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall page 9-15.
  • Page 439: Tire Pressure

    10-62 Vehicle Care Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle Speed Rating manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9-15.
  • Page 440 Vehicle Care 10-63 For additional information Check the tire inflation pressure Caution (Continued) regarding how much weight the when the tires are cold, meaning vehicle can carry, and an the vehicle has not been driven Reduced fuel economy. example of the Tire and Loading for at least three hours or no Overinflated tires, or tires that Information label, see Vehicle...
  • Page 441: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P275/55R20 or P285/ Each tire, including the spare (if 50R20 size tires require inflation provided), should be checked High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving monthly when cold and inflated to the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h the inflation pressure recommended Warning (100 mph) or higher.
  • Page 442: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-65 tread life, and may affect the When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are vehicle's handling and stopping illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel ability. able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire pressure as intended.
  • Page 443 10-66 Vehicle Care A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information label Caution (Continued) a specific tire displays in the Driver shows the size of the original Information Center (DIC). The low equipment tires and the correct the GM approved tire sealant tire pressure warning light and the inflation pressure for the tires when...
  • Page 444 Vehicle Care 10-67 Replacement tires or wheels do light and the DIC message should be performed after replacing not match the original equipment should go off after the road tire a spare tire with a road tire tires or wheels. Tires and wheels is replaced and the sensor containing the TPMS sensor.
  • Page 445 10-68 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel 8. Proceed to the passenger side process is: front tire, and repeat the DIC, press and hold the (Set/ procedure in Step 7. Reset) button located in the 1.
  • Page 446: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-69 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection Anytime unusual wear is or other damage that cannot noticed, rotate the tires as soon We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of as possible, check for proper tire including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the inflation pressure, and check for...
  • Page 447 10-70 Vehicle Care Use this rotation pattern when Use this rotation pattern when Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle rotating the tires if the vehicle rotating the tires if the vehicle has single rear wheels. has dual rear wheels (except has polished forged aluminum polished forged aluminum...
  • Page 448: Dual Tire Rotation

    Vehicle Care 10-71 Adjust the front and rear tires to Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation Tools under Tire Changing on pressure on the Tire and page 10-80. towel can be used; however, use Loading Information label after a scraper or wire brush later to Dual Tire Rotation...
  • Page 449: When It Is Time For New

    10-72 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging Warning takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if If the vehicle is operated with a equipped, be replaced after six tire that is underinflated, the tire years, regardless of tread wear. The can overheat.
  • Page 450: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-73 driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's axle set of worn tires, place the at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the new tires on the rear axle (two raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread for single rear wheels, four for...
  • Page 451: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-74 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate vehicle damage. Use the after many miles of driving. low-pressure warning if non-TPC correct size, brand, and type A tire and/or wheel could fail Spec rated tires are installed.
  • Page 452: Uniform Tire Quality

    Vehicle Care 10-75 brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of control, electronic stability control, 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading or All-Wheel Drive, the performance or to some limited-production of these systems can also be Quality grades can be found tires.
  • Page 453: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-76 Vehicle Care graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law.
  • Page 454: Wheel Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-77 surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution (Continued) or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
  • Page 455: Tire Chains

    10-78 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Caution driven may be unknown. It could parts. The area damaged by the If the vehicle does not have dual fail suddenly and cause a crash. tire chains could cause you to wheels and has a tire size other When replacing wheels, use a lose control of the vehicle and than 265/65R18, P265/65R18,...
  • Page 456: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care 10-79 If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 457: Tire Changing

    10-80 Vehicle Care When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing Warning (Continued) use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of 1. Set the parking brake firmly. the wheel blocks (1). Tools 2.
  • Page 458 Vehicle Care 10-81 1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder. 2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. 3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise to remove it.
  • Page 459 10-82 Vehicle Care 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) Continue to turn the wheel Pointed Down) and the two jack handle wrench until the spare tire can extensions (6), as shown. be pulled out from under the 2.
  • Page 460 Vehicle Care 10-83 Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include If the vehicle has a center cap the jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), with wheel nut caps, the wheel Installing the Spare Tire the jack handle (3), the jack handle nut caps are designed to stay Use the following pictures and extensions (4), and the wheel...
  • Page 461 10-84 Vehicle Care Front Position 1500 Models Front Position All Other Models 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the 4. If the flat tire is on the front of If the flat tire is on the front of wheel nuts.
  • Page 462 Vehicle Care 10-85 Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
  • Page 463 10-86 Vehicle Care the ground so there is enough Warning (Continued) Warning room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. changing a wheel, remove any Never use oil or grease on bolts rust or dirt from places where the or nuts because the nuts might wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 464 Vehicle Care 10-87 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution (Continued) come off and cause a crash. Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper If any stud is damaged because incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See of a loose-running wheel, it could the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications on be that all of the studs are...
  • Page 465 10-88 Vehicle Care Repeat this service whenever you Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the have a tire removed or serviced. vehicle in the spare tire carrier. and Tools See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2.
  • Page 466 Vehicle Care 10-89 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel.
  • Page 467: Full-Size Spare Tire

    10-90 Vehicle Care To store the jack and jack tools: 2. Tighten down the wing nut (3). If equipped with a temporary use full-size spare tire, it is indicated on 3. Assemble the wheel blocks (2) the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall and jack (7) together with the Labeling on page 10-56.
  • Page 468: Jump Starting

    Vehicle Care 10-91 The vehicle may have a different Jump Starting Caution size spare tire than the road tires For more information about the originally installed on the vehicle. Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-32.
  • Page 469 10-92 Vehicle Care begin that, especially in cold before setting the parking brake. 5. Open the hood on the other weather, you may not be able to If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle and locate the get enough power from a single vehicle, be sure the transfer positive (+) and negative ( ) battery in another vehicle to start...
  • Page 470 Vehicle Care 10-93 too. And do not connect the Warning Warning negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal on the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine dead battery because this can battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
  • Page 471 10-94 Vehicle Care 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
  • Page 472: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-95 Towing the Vehicle Caution If the jumper cables are Caution connected or removed in the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage. The may occur and damage the damage would not be covered by vehicle.
  • Page 473 10-96 Vehicle Care towing is towing the vehicle with two Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not wheels on the ground and two be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles wheels on a dolly. ground. Follow the tow vehicle Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles manufacturer s instructions.
  • Page 474 Vehicle Care 10-97 shifting the transmission to Warning Caution R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive). There should be no Shifting a four-wheel-drive If the steering column is locked, movement of the vehicle while vehicle's transfer case into vehicle damage may occur. shifting.
  • Page 475 10-98 Vehicle Care 5. Start the engine, then shift the Dolly Towing Caution (Continued) transfer case out of N (Neutral) Front Towing (Front Wheels Off to Two-Wheel Drive High. See warranty. Never tow the vehicle the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Four-Wheel Drive for directions Vehicles with the rear wheels on the on shifting out of N (Neutral).
  • Page 476 Vehicle Care 10-99 Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 8. Release the parking brake only Warning the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive after the vehicle being towed is Vehicles firmly attached to the tow Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle. vehicle's transfer case into 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off...
  • Page 477: Appearance Care

    10-100 Vehicle Care 2. Set the parking brake. See To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive Appearance Care Parking Brake on page 9-51. vehicle from the rear: 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the Exterior Care dolly.
  • Page 478 Vehicle Care 10-101 washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree products can be obtained from sap, bird droppings, chemicals from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
  • Page 479 10-102 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent a chemical spill to avoid permanent damage always follow these damage. Machine compounding or cleaning instructions: Spray-in bedliners can fade from aggressive polishing on a Be sure the molding is cool to oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty...
  • Page 480 Vehicle Care 10-103 emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Caution instructions under "Washing the cloth or paper towel soaked with Vehicle" previously in this section. windshield washer fluid or a mild Failure to clean lamps properly detergent.
  • Page 481 10-104 Vehicle Care Tires Caution Caution (Continued) Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Caution vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
  • Page 482: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-105 2500/3500 Series vehicles, at least with a clean cloth will make them Finish Damage every other engine oil change last longer, seal better, and not stick Quickly repair minor chips and lubricate the upper and lower or squeak. scratches with touch-up materials control arm ball joints.
  • Page 483 10-106 Vehicle Care Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water.
  • Page 484 Vehicle Care 10-107 Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated moldings should be cleaned. using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. When lightly soiled, wipe with a cleaner or spot lifter.
  • Page 485 10-108 Vehicle Care Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
  • Page 486: Floor Mats

    Vehicle Care 10-109 Do not use a floor mat if the Floor Mats vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver Warning side floor. Use the floor mat with the If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up.
  • Page 487 10-110 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 488: Service And Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 489 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.
  • Page 490: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance for up to a year. The engine oil and vehicle is driven in areas with heavy filter must be changed at least once traffic, areas with poor air quality, Schedule a year and the oil life system must or areas with high dust levels.
  • Page 491 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Check parking brake and components at least every other blades for wear, cracking, automatic transmission park oil change. (If equipped with or contamination. See Exterior mechanism. See Park Brake and grease fittings) Care on page 10-100.
  • Page 492: Additional Required Services

    Service and Maintenance 11-5 Additional Required Services 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. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 493 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Or every four years, whichever (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal excessive cracking, or damage; (3) Check all fuel and vapor lines replace, if needed.
  • Page 494 Service and Maintenance 11-7 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. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Inspect evaporative control system.
  • Page 495 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Extreme service for full-size Special Application Schedule Additional Required pickups mainly driven off-road in Services Services - Severe four-wheel drive or used in farming, mining, forestry, Department of (1) Or every two years, whichever Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Natural Resources (DNR), or snow comes first.
  • Page 496 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 497 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 498 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
  • Page 499: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, 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.
  • Page 500 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission (All except DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. 6.2L with 8-Speed transmission) ® Automatic Transmission (6.2L with DEXRON -HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536, in 8-Speed transmission) Canada 19300537). Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No.
  • Page 501 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle Driveshaft Splines (All Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in 4WD 1500/2500/3500 Series) and Canada 19257122). Rear Axle Driveshaft Splines (All 2WD 1500 Series with Automatic Transmission) Rear Driveline Center Spline Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No.
  • Page 502: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992...
  • Page 503: Maintenance Records

    11-16 Service and Maintenance 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...
  • Page 504 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 505 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 506: Vehicle Identification

    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.
  • Page 507: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English...
  • Page 508: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Standard Box 136.3 L 36.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box...
  • Page 509 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LV3) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 4.3L V6 (LV1) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 5.3L V8 (L83) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.0L V8 (L96) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 (L86)
  • Page 510: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines 6.0L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement.
  • Page 511 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 512: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 513 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 514: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 515: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    Assistance Center. Any TTY user (Service History): View and in the U.S. can communicate print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited with Chevrolet by dialing: records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in records. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
  • Page 516: Program

    General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 517 Flat Tire Change: Service to General Motors North America and plate number of the vehicle. change a flat tire with the spare Chevrolet reserve the right to limit tire. The spare tire, if equipped, services or payment to an owner or Odometer reading, Vehicle...
  • Page 518: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, Canadian-Purchased Vehicles receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters.
  • Page 519: Collision Damage Repair

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited Additional Program entitled Limited Warranty and...
  • Page 520 Customer Information 13-9 value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts Insuring the Vehicle...
  • Page 521 13-10 Customer Information If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
  • Page 522: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
  • Page 523: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    13-12 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) Statement Defects RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that Reporting Safety Defects vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition complies with Part 15/Part 18 to the United States system security, as well as in...
  • Page 524: Government

    Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590...
  • Page 525: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a...
  • Page 526: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 ® GM will not access this data or OnStar Infotainment System share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a consent of the vehicle owner or, ®...
  • Page 527 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 528: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview satellite signals to be available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect OnStar Overview information about you and your OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 vehicle, including location information.
  • Page 529: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR Diagnostics for a check of the (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an vehicle s key operating systems. Advisor. Emergency Receive Roadside Assistance. Press With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if the OnStar system can Make a call, end a call, equipped).
  • Page 530: Security

    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.
  • Page 531: Connections

    14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
  • Page 532 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.
  • Page 533: Vehicle Diagnostics

    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...
  • Page 534 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...
  • Page 535 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...
  • Page 536 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...
  • Page 537 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.
  • Page 538 INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-54 Check ......3-35 All-Terrain Tires .
  • Page 539 INDEX Automatic Bluetooth Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Headlamps, Front Turn Dimming Mirrors ....2-17 Overview ..7-31, 7-32, 7-37, 7-42, 7-46 Door Locks ....2-9 Signal, Sidemarker, and Bluetooth Audio .
  • Page 540 INDEX Cargo Cleaning Coolant Tie-Downs ..... 4-4 Exterior Care ....10-100 Engine .
  • Page 541: Driver Information

    INDEX Driving Electrical System Assistance Systems ..9-63 Engine Compartment Damage Repair, Collision ..13-8 Characteristics and Fuse Block ....10-45 Danger, Warnings, and Towing Tips .
  • Page 542 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire ..... . 10-79 Front Seats Overheated Protection Changing ....10-80 Adjustment .
  • Page 543 INDEX Heating and Air Conditioning ....8-1, 8-3 Garage Door Opener ..5-54 Halogen Bulbs ....10-40 High-Beam On Light .
  • Page 544: Lane Departure

    INDEX Infants and Young Children, LATCH, Lower Anchors and Restraints ....3-38 Tethers for Children ..3-44 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
  • Page 545: Recommended Fluids

    INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Engine Power ....5-39 Tire Pressure ....5-28 Maintenance Tow/Haul Mode .
  • Page 546: Onstar Additional

    INDEX Mirrors (cont'd) Outlets Power ......2-15 Engine ..... . .10-11 Power .
  • Page 547 i-10 INDEX Perchlorate Materials Proposition 65 Warning, Reimbursement Program, Requirements, California ..10-3 California ..... 10-3 GM Mobility .
  • Page 548 INDEX i-11 Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Service ......8-10 Messages ....5-40 Canadian Government .
  • Page 549 i-12 INDEX Specifications and Sunglass Storage ....4-3 Tires ......10-53 Capacities .
  • Page 550 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont'd) Trailer Updates Wheel Replacement ..10-77 Sway Control (TSC) ..9-100 Software ..... . . 7-8 When It Is Time for New Tow Mirrors .
  • Page 551 i-14 INDEX Vehicle Diagnostics Windows ..... . 2-19 ® OnStar ..... .14-6 Manual .

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