Page 1: Table Of Contents
2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2 2013 Chevrolet Express Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
® If the vehicle has the Duramax this manual including, but not limited suivante: Diesel engine, see the Duramax to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, Helm, Incorporated diesel supplement for additional and the CHEVROLET Emblem, and Attention: Customer Service specific information on this engine.
Page 4: Onstar
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 5 Introduction : Top Tether Anchors for Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Vehicle Features Radio(s) ..... 1-14 Satellite Radio ....1-15 Portable Audio Devices .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Onstar Overview
In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 7. 10. Instrument Panel Illumination 17. Power Outlets on page 5 7. Control on page 6 5. ® 2. Driver Information Center (DIC) 18. StabiliTrak System on Buttons. See Driver Information Dome Lamp Override. See page 9 32 (If Equipped).
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Press and hold for Information more than two seconds to sound the This section provides a brief panic alarm. Press again to overview about some of the cancel the panic alarm. important features that may or may See Keys on page 2 1 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks Power Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as Manual Door Locks long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows If the vehicle has power windows, Seat Adjustment the controls are on the front doors. Manual Windows Manual Seats The driver door also has a control to operate the front passenger window. Operate the manual windows by turning the hand crank on each door Press or pull up on the switch to to raise or lower the side door...
Page 13 In Brief Power Seats Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 14: Safety Belts
In Brief Safety Belts Airbag On-Off Switch If the instrument panel has one of the switches pictured in the following illustrations, the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turn on or off the right front passenger airbag. Canada and Mexico To operate the airbag on off switch, use the vehicle key.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief If the vehicle has a passenger Mirror Adjustment Keep the selector switch in the sensing system, the passenger center position when not adjusting Exterior Mirrors airbag status indicator will be visible either outside mirror. on the instrument panel when the Vehicles with outside manual vehicle is started.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjustment To adjust the inside rearview mirror, Dome Lamps hold the rearview mirror in the The dome lamps come on when any center and move it to view the area door is opened. They turn off after behind the vehicle.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the DOME OFF: This button is headlamps, parking lamps, located above the instrument panel taillamps, instrument panel lights, brightness knob. and license plate lamps. Press the button in and the dome : Turns on the parking lamps, lamps remain off when a door is taillamps, instrument panel lights,...
Page 18: Climate Controls
1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. : Use for a single wiping cycle. : Use to adjust the delay time between wipes.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving downhill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the +/ buttons on the shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. Radio(s) : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song.
Page 21: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-15 For vehicles with a FAV button, a 2. Press the softkey located below For more information, refer to: maximum of 36 stations can be any one of the tabs that you www.siriusxm.com or call stored as favorites using the six want to change.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to go to the previous favorite radio station, track For vehicles with a Bluetooth ® on a CD, or folder on an iPod system, it allows users with a USB device. Also press to reject an Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to incoming call, or end a current call.
Page 23: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control Rear Vision : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Camera (RVC) speed from memory. If available, the RVC displays a See Cruise Control on page 9 34. view of the area behind the vehicle when the vehicle is shifted into Navigation System R (Reverse).
Page 24: Performance And Maintenance
1-18 In Brief Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Performance and rear bumper clean to ensure proper Maintenance operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on ® StabiliTrak System page 9 37. The vehicle may have a traction Power Outlets control system that limits wheel spin and the StabiliTrak system that The accessory power outlets can be assists with directional control of the...
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Press and release the The warning light will remain on until Resetting the Oil Life System StabiliTrak button again to turn the tire pressure is corrected. 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, on both systems. The low tire pressure warning light with the engine off.
Page 26: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Emergency, Security, Navigation, Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 conditions are appropriate, use Connection, and Diagnostic cruise control. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Services. See OnStar Overview on you are automatically enrolled in the page 14 1. Always follow posted speed Roadside Assistance program.
Page 27: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-11 Windows Immobilizer ....2-11 Keys Immobilizer Operation .
Page 28: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. If the vehicle has an ignition and it See Battery Replacement later becomes difficult to turn the key, in this section. inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush If the transmitter is still not or pick.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows (Unlock): Press to unlock the (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to driver door. If is pressed again locate the vehicle. The turn signal within five seconds, all remaining lamps flash and the horn sounds doors unlock. three times.
Page 30: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows programmed. Any lost or stolen 2. Remove the old battery. Do not transmitters no longer work once the use a metal object. new transmitter is programmed. 3. Insert the new battery, positive Each vehicle can have up to side facing down.
Page 31 Keys, Doors, and Windows Do not use the remote start feature The maximum number of remote 3. Immediately press and hold if the vehicle is low on fuel. The starts between ignition cycles with until the turn signal lamps flash. vehicle may run out of fuel.
Page 32 Keys, Doors, and Windows The remote vehicle start feature will Door Locks WARNING (CONTINUED) not operate if: The key is in the ignition. WARNING Young children who get into The hood is open. Unlocked doors can be unlocked vehicles may be The hazard warning flashers unable to get out.
Page 33: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Cargo Door Relocking If the cargo door is open when the lock button is pressed on the door or the RKE transmitter, all doors will lock except the cargo door. The cargo door will lock when it is closed or when the delayed locking feature functions.
Page 34: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows This feature can be programmed If the vehicle has an ambulance For the 60/40 side swing-out door, using the Driver Information package, this feature is disabled. move the button to the right for the Center (DIC). See Delay Door driver side door or to the left for the Safety Locks Lock in Vehicle Personalization on...
Page 35: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Side Door (60/40 Swing-Out) To open the front portion of a To open the rear portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the 60/40 door from the outside, pull the handle toward you and push the handle on the side of the rear door door open.
Page 36: Rear Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows then open the door. When the door When the door is closed, it will be Rear Doors is closed, the check strap will flush with the side of the body. automatically re-engage. WARNING Sliding Door Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Page 37: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security WARNING (CONTINUED) This vehicle has theft-deterrent injuries or even death from features; however, they do not make heat stroke. Always lock the the vehicle impossible to steal. vehicle whenever leaving it. Immobilizer Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door See Radio Frequency Statement on when you slow down or stop...
Page 38 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows The security light will come on if vehicle does start, the first key may To program the new key: there is a problem with arming or be faulty. See your dealer or a 1. Verify the new key has disarming the theft-deterrent locksmith who can service the stamped on it.
Page 39: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 5. Repeat Steps 1 4 if additional Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors keys are to be programmed. Adjust the mirrors by pressing the If you lose or damage a Convex Mirrors mirror up and down and left and PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer right.
Page 40: Power Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. An indicator light in the button lights when the outside heated mirrors are activated. See Rear Window Defogger under Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 for more information.
Page 41: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Windows Operate the manual windows by Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING turning the hand crank on each door to raise or lower the side door To adjust the inside rearview mirror, Never leave a child, a helpless windows.
Page 42: Swing-Out Windows
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Press the switch to lower the Swing-Out Windows window. Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window. Express-Down The driver window switch also has an express-down feature that allows the window to be lowered without holding the switch.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Enhanced Technology Glass The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger vans. ETG may help to keep passengers sitting next to these fixed windows from being ejected through the glass in some, but not in all crashes.
Page 44: Sun Visors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows The following table shows laminated glass location, based on vehicle model and options. Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Eight Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window Sliding door forward window and 12 and 15 Seat Passenger Vans rear-most side windows Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows...
Page 45 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-15 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Airbag System Check .
Page 46: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats On vehicles with factory installed Seat Adjustment seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard seating WARNING positions. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 47: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever on the inboard side of the seat. WARNING 2. Move the seatback to the If either seatback is not locked, it desired position, and then could move forward in a sudden release the lever to lock the stop or crash.
Page 48: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats WARNING Removing the Rear Seat Sitting in a reclined position when Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the vehicle is in motion can be the lap shoulder belts on the bench dangerous. Even when buckled seat to be removed. up, the safety belts cannot do their job.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints 2. Locate the pins. 3. Pull the pin handle up to disengage the pin from the On a three-passenger seat there retaining clip, and then pull the are two pins on the inboard sides pin out. of the rear seats. 4.
Page 50 Seats and Restraints 7. For the second- and third-row Reinstalling the Rear Seats 1. Position the seat into the open seats, stow the safety belt latch slots in both rails. Push the seat by attaching the clip on the forward in the rail, hooking both WARNING safety belt latch to the trim just seat bases onto the pins inside...
Page 51 Seats and Restraints 6. If the vehicle has a floor mat, put the flap back to its original position. 7. Repeat this procedure for the other seat base. 8. Connect the mini-latch plates for the lap-shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the mini-buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat.
Page 52: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (CONTINUED) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 53: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Seats and Restraints safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in There are important things to know safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law about wearing a safety belt properly. sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts...
Page 54: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-10 Seats and Restraints would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt Then pull the belt across you abdomen. This could cause more slowly. All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. If the shoulder portion of a have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3 15. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary.
Page 56 3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Height Adjuster To move it down, pull on the center vehicle has side impact airbags, adjuster control labeled PULL. You safety belt pretensioners can help The vehicle has a safety belt height can move the height adjuster up just tighten the safety belts in a side adjuster for the driver and right front by pushing up on the shoulder belt...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Here is how to install a comfort 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not guide to the safety belt: and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 58: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
3-14 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release WARNING the safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash.
Page 59: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Safety Belt Extender Look for any other loose or Replacing Safety Belt damaged safety belt system parts System Parts after a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten that might keep a safety belt system Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 60: Airbag System
3-16 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the driver, See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System the passenger seated directly belt assemblies inspected or behind the driver, and the third The vehicle has the following replaced. row outboard passenger position airbag: New parts and repairs may be (passenger van equipped with a...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag when Anyone who is up against, or very it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 62: Where Are The Airbags
3-18 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an If the vehicle has one, the right front electrical problem.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-19 For passenger vans with a sliding door, on the passenger side of the vehicle, you will have a separate roof-rail airbag for the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger and the third row outboard passenger position. WARNING If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the...
Page 64: When Should An Airbag Inflate
3-20 Seats and Restraints It depends largely on what you hit, Thresholds can also vary with WARNING (CONTINUED) the direction of the impact, and how specific vehicle design. quickly the vehicle slows down. Frontal airbags are not intended to through any door or window Frontal airbags may inflate at inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear opening.
Page 65: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Dual-stage airbags adjust the In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located restraint according to crash severity. say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and The vehicle has electronic frontal inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
Page 66: What Will You See After
3-22 Seats and Restraints airbags distribute the force of the What Will You See after WARNING impact more evenly over the an Airbag Inflates? occupant's upper body. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags inflate, they Rollover capable roof-rail airbags may be dust in the air.
Page 67: Airbag On-Off Switch
Seats and Restraints 3-23 turn off the interior lamps and the Additional windshield breakage may Airbag On-Off Switch hazard warning flashers by using also occur from the right front If the instrument panel has one of the controls for those features. passenger airbag.
Page 68 3-24 Seats and Restraints This switch should only be turned to Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front the off position if the person in the right front passenger position is a seat because: member of a passenger risk group My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Medical Condition. A passenger WARNING (CONTINUED) has a medical condition which, according to his or her physician: to inflate and help protect the Causes the passenger airbag to person sitting there. Do not turn pose a special risk for the off the passenger airbag unless passenger;...
Page 70 3-26 Seats and Restraints To turn the right front passenger WARNING airbag on again, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and If the airbag readiness light ever move the switch to the on position. comes on and stays on, it means The right front passenger frontal that something may be wrong airbag is now enabled, and...
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 the symbol for off, will be visible. rear-facing child restraint; a child See Passenger Airbag Status riding in a forward-facing child seat; Indicator on page 5 16. an older child riding in a booster seat; and children, who are large The passenger sensing system will enough, using safety belts.
Page 72 3-28 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system is When the passenger sensing WARNING (CONTINUED) designed to turn off the right front system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag if: passenger frontal airbag, the off Even if the passenger sensing indicator will light and stay lit to The right front passenger seat is system has turned off the right...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-29 has outgrown child restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child should wear a safety belt restraint and restarting the Child Restraint properly whether or not there is vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed an airbag for that person.
Page 74 3-30 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material passenger airbag status. See from the seat, such as blankets, Safety Belts and Child Restraints Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat in the Index for additional heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-31 keep the airbag system from WARNING WARNING working properly. Changing or moving any parts of the front Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the seats, safety belts, the airbag passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the sensing and diagnostic module, passenger seat cushion and...
Page 76: Airbag System Check
3-32 Seats and Restraints of the seat fabric, could also If the vehicle has rollover Airbag System Check interfere with the operation of roof-rail airbags, see Different The airbag system does not need the passenger sensing system. Size Tires and Wheels on regularly scheduled maintenance or This could either prevent proper page 10 62 for additional...
Page 77: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-33 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 78 3-34 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that According to accident statistics, maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the children and infants are safer when trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that properly restrained in a child return to the booster seat.
Page 79: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints 3-35 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 80 3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) protection for adults and older children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be child restraint in the right front and infants. Neither the vehicle's secured in an appropriate seat.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 82: Child Restraint Systems
3-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint Rear-Facing Infant Seat restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness.
Page 83: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
Page 84 3-40 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints riding in a rear-facing child restraint; restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag a child riding in a forward-facing...
Page 85: Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-41 to access adjacent safety belt Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with assemblies or LATCH anchors for a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children additional passengers or child either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) restraints.
Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). 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 attached.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Do not install three child restraints in the same row at the same time and Anchor Locations never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor. Second, Third, and Fourth Row with Three-Passenger Seat Passenger Van...
Page 88 3-44 Seats and Restraints To install a child restraint in the rear According to accident statistics, center seating positions, use anchor children and infants are safer when point (2). Never install two top properly restrained in a child tethers using the same top tether restraint system or infant restraint anchor.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 do not use the vehicle's safety belts. WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Instead, use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, secure the restraints. Some restraint to a single anchor.
Page 90 3-46 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.3. Route and tighten the top recommends that the top tether tether according to your be attached, attach and tighten child restraint instructions the top tether to the top tether and the following anchor, if equipped.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
Page 92: Rear Seat
3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-49 6. If 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 41 for more information.
Page 94: Sensing System
3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) (Front Seat-Passenger Sensing System) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat or killed if the right front is off.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 41 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 96 3-52 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 41 for more information.
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Child Restraint under Passenger A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (CONTINUED) Sensing System on page 3 26 for Never put a rear-facing child seat in more information. the front. This is because the risk to deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great, To remove the child restraint,...
Page 98 3-54 Seats and Restraints Anchors and Tethers for Children If you have no other choice but WARNING (CONTINUED) (LATCH System) on page 3 41 for to install a rear-facing child top tether anchor locations. restraint in this seat, make sure passenger airbag could inflate the airbag is off once the child Do not secure a child seat in a...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-55 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 100 3-56 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a To remove the child restraint, rear seat and the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and has a top tether, follow the child let it return to the stowed position. restraint manufacturer's If the top tether is attached to a top instructions regarding the use of...
Page 101: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Front Storage Front Storage ....4-1 This vehicle may have a front storage compartment. It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor.
Page 102 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 103: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-13 Vehicle Messages Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Vehicle Messages ... 5-29 Controls Airbag Readiness Light .
Page 104: Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel (Previous/End): Press to while driving. go to the previous favorite radio station, track on a CD, or folder on Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls ® an iPod or USB device. Also press Adjustment to reject an incoming call, or end a current call.
Page 105 Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD, press and 2. Press and release (Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. hold to quickly move forward to scroll up or down the list, then Press again to turn the sound on. through the tracks.
Page 106 Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass (Mist): Use for a single wipe. Hold the band on , then release. The windshield wiper paddle is This vehicle may have a compass in For several wipes, hold the band on located on top of the multifunction the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 107 Instruments and Controls To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current It is suggested to calibrate away the following procedure: location and variance zone from tall buildings, utility wires, number on the map. manhole covers, or other industrial Compass Variance (Zone) structures, if possible.
Page 108 Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a counterclockwise to increase or following procedure: few seconds when the decrease the time. While the calibration is complete. The DIC 12HR or 24HR time format is Compass Calibration Procedure display will then return to flashing, turn the knob...
Page 109 Instruments and Controls Another way to increase the time Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical equipment plugged in for an or date, is to press SEEK or The accessory power outlets can be extended period of time while the FWD (forward). used to plug in electrical equipment, vehicle is off will drain the such as a cell phone or an MP3...
Page 110: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Do not use the lighter to plug in Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there accessory devices. Use the power could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and outlets provided. function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter problem with the vehicle.
Page 111 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 4 Speed Version Shown, 6 Speed and Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 112 5-10 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge see the Duramax diesel supplement The trip odometer can show how far for more information. the vehicle has been driven since the trip odometer was last set Speedometer to zero.
Page 113 Instruments and Controls 5-11 It takes a little more or less fuel The fuel gauge, when the ignition is Engine Oil Pressure to fill up than the fuel gauge on, indicates how much fuel is left in Gauge indicated. For example, the the vehicle fuel tank.
Page 114: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
5-12 Instruments and Controls A reading in the low pressure zone Engine Coolant may be caused by a dangerously Temperature Gauge low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine.
Page 115: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 See Engine Overheating on Readings in the low warning zone page 10 21. may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating Voltmeter Gauge in the vehicle and the engine is left at an idle for an extended period. This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle.
Page 116: Safety Belt Reminders
5-14 Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder light comes on. There may be a passenger safety Light The front passenger safety belt belt reminder light near the warning light and chime may turn on There is a driver safety belt...
Page 117: Airbag On-Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message may also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 35. Airbag On-Off Light The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the When the right front passenger vehicle is started.
Page 118: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status WARNING WARNING Indicator If the right front passenger airbag If the airbag readiness light ever If the vehicle has a passenger is turned off for a person who is comes on and stays on, it means sensing system, the instrument not in a risk group identified by that something may be wrong...
Page 119: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 as a system check. If you are using If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING remote start, if equipped, to start the serviced by your dealer. vehicle from a distance, you may The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever not see the system check.
Page 120 5-18 Instruments and Controls are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in Maintenance test. See maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any Accessories and Modifications on malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction. page 10 3. on when the vehicle is placed in Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a ON/RUN, as a check to show it is...
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-19 follow the previous steps and see stalling when the vehicle is emission system test equipment will your dealer for service as soon as changed into gear, misfiring, likely connect to the vehicle's Data possible. hesitation on acceleration, Link Connector (DLC).
Page 122: Brake System Warning Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls systems have not been If the warning light comes on, there If the light comes on while driving, completely diagnosed. The could be a brake problem. Have the pull off the road and stop carefully. vehicle would be considered not brake system inspected right away.
Page 123: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 ® Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning StabiliTrak OFF Light light is not on, the vehicle still has (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes.
Page 124: (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on For vehicles with the Tire Pressure the system does not assist in while driving, and a message Monitor System (TPMS), this light controlling the vehicle.
Page 125: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it The low fuel warning light comes on means that oil is not flowing through and a chime sounds when the the engine properly. The vehicle vehicle is low on fuel.
Page 126: Information Displays
5-24 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) This vehicle has a DIC. All messages will appear in the DIC display at the bottom of the This light comes on when the The cruise control light comes on instrument cluster.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the vehicle has these features, the DIC Operation and Displays (Trip/Fuel): Press this button DIC also displays the compass to display the odometer, trip The DIC has different displays direction and the outside air odometers, fuel range, average which can be accessed by pressing temperature when viewing the trip economy, fuel used, timer, average...
Page 128 5-26 Instruments and Controls Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer has a feature If the retro-active reset feature is called the retro-active reset. This activated after the vehicle is started, (Trip/Fuel): Press this button can be used to set the trip odometer but before it begins moving, the to scroll through the following menu to the number of kilometers (miles)
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-27 fuel tank. This is because different Fuel Used To reset the timer to zero, press and driving conditions produce different hold while TIMER is displayed. Press until FUEL USED fuel economies. Generally, freeway displays. This display shows the Average Speed driving produces better fuel number of liters (L) or gallons (gal)
Page 130 5-28 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu oil as soon as possible. See Engine Tire Pressure Oil on page 10 7. In addition to the Items If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure engine oil life system monitoring the Monitor System (TPMS), the (Vehicle Information): Press oil life, additional maintenance is pressure for each tire can be viewed...
Page 131: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Engine Hours Change Compass Zone Vehicle Messages The vehicle may have this feature. Press until ENGINE HOURS Messages displayed on the DIC To change the compass zone displays. This display shows the indicate the status of the vehicle or through the DIC, see Compass on total number of hours the engine some action may be needed to...
Page 132: Battery Voltage And Charging
5-30 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage and and turn off the vehicle. Restart the Door Ajar Messages vehicle and check for the message Charging Messages CARGO DOOR OPEN on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed or appears again SERVICE BATTERY This message displays and a chime when you begin driving, the brake...
Page 133: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-31 close the door again. Check to see Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE if the message still appears on ENGINE Messages the DIC. Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C (Air PASSENGER DOOR OPEN while the engine is overheating, Conditioning) OFF severe engine damage may...
Page 134: Engine Oil Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls This message displays and a chime ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL and do not operate it until the cause sounds if the engine cooling system of the low oil pressure has been If the vehicle has an oil level sensor, reaches unsafe temperatures for corrected.
Page 135: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 acceleration and speed may be A loose or missing fuel cap allows AUTOMATIC LIGHT reduced. Anytime this message fuel to evaporate into the CONTROL ON stays on, the vehicle should be atmosphere. A few driving trips with This message displays when the taken to your dealer for service as the cap properly installed should...
Page 136: Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST OFF Ride Control System accordingly. See your dealer for ® service. See StabiliTrak System on Messages After the vehicle has been started, page 9 32 for more information. this message displays to remind the SERVICE STABILITRAK driver that the URPA system has STABILITRAK INITIALIZING...
Page 137: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 The message could display if the However, you should turn Security Messages stability system takes longer StabiliTrak off if the vehicle gets than usual to complete its SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow diagnostic checks due to driving SYSTEM and you want to rock the vehicle to...
Page 138: Service Vehicle Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages This message only appears while shown on the Tire Loading the ignition is in ON/RUN, and will Information label. See Tires on SERVICE A/C SYSTEM not disappear until the problem is page 10 44, Vehicle Load Limits on resolved.
Page 139: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Transmission (Four Speed) on Transmission (Four Speed) on page 9 34, and Cruise Control on page 9 34, and Cruise Control on If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure page 9 34. page 9 34. Monitor System (TPMS), this message displays when the system GRADE BRAKING ENABLED...
Page 140: Vehicle Reminder
5-38 Instruments and Controls This message displays along with a Vehicle The customization preferences are chime if the transmission fluid in the automatically recalled. Personalization vehicle gets hot. Driving with the To change customization transmission fluid temperature high preferences, use the following This vehicle may have can cause damage to the vehicle.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls 5-39 Feature Settings Menu Items AUTO DOOR LOCK Press until the LANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. This feature allows you to select The following are customization when the doors will features that allow you to program Press once to access the settings automatically lock.
Page 142 5-40 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press until REMOTE DOOR will unlock when the key is taken LOCK appears on the DIC display. This feature allows you to select out of the ignition. whether or not to turn off the Press once to access the settings...
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 5-41 LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior on the RKE transmitter twice. See To select a setting, press while Delayed Locking on page 2 7 for lamps will flash when you press the desired setting is displayed on more information.
Page 144 5-42 Instruments and Controls is dark enough outside. This APPROACH LIGHTING Keyless Entry (RKE) System happens after the key is turned from Operation on page 2 2 for more This feature allows you to select ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. information. whether or not to have the exterior lamps turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be Press...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-43 There is no default for chime EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS volume. The volume will stay at the This feature allows you to exit the last known setting. feature settings menu. To select a setting, press while Press until FEATURE SETTINGS the desired setting is displayed on PRESS...
Page 146 5-44 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 147: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Turns on the headlamps automatically at normal brightness, together with the Exterior Lamp Controls following: Exterior Lighting Parking Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Exterior Lamps Off Instrument Panel Lights Reminder .
Page 148: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting If the headlamps are turned on then back on, or close and re open Flash-to-Pass while the vehicle is on, the the door. In the auto mode, the This feature is used to signal to the headlamps turn off automatically headlamps turn off once the ignition vehicle ahead that you want 10 minutes after the ignition is...
Page 149: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting The shift lever is not in P (Park). parking lamps, and the instrument The system may also turn on the panel lights. The radio lights will headlamps when driving through a The light sensor determines it is also be dim. parking garage or tunnel.
Page 150: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting is in the full bright position. See Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Signals Control on page 6 5. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine on, and the exterior lamp control is in AUTO, the headlamps, parking lamps, and other exterior lamps come on.
Page 151: Interior Lighting
Lighting The lever returns to its starting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps position when released. The dome lamps come on when any If after signaling a turn or lane Instrument Panel door is opened. They turn off after change the arrow flashes rapidly or all the doors are closed.
Page 152: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features DOME OFF: Press this button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press the Entry/Exit Lighting button again to return it to the The vehicle has an illuminated extended position so that the dome entry/exit feature.
Page 153: Battery Power Protection
Lighting has a voltmeter gauge or a voltage EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection display on the Driver Information discharge of the battery. It does this This feature shuts off the dome Center (DIC), you may see the by balancing the generator's output lamps if they are left on for more voltage move up or down.
Page 154 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 155: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following System while the vehicle is parked: Infotainment Become familiar with the If the vehicle came without a radio, operation and controls of the the wiring provisions for a radio and Introduction audio system.
Page 156: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Notice: The chime signals related Theft-Deterrent Feature to safety belts, parking brake, and The theft-deterrent feature works by other functions of the vehicle learning a portion of the Vehicle operate through the radio/ Identification Number (VIN) to the entertainment system.
Page 157: Overview (Am-Fm Radio)
Infotainment System Overview (AM-FM Radio) (Tone/Tune) Press to set the bass or treble. Turn to manually select radio stations. 4. BAND Press to scroll through the available bands AM, FM, or XM if equipped. SEEK Seeks the previous station. SEEK Seeks the next station.
Page 158: Overview (Radio With Cd)
Infotainment System 9. EQ (Equalizer) Overview (Radio with CD) Press to adjust the equalizer settings. (Fade/Balance) Press to set the fade and balance. Overview (Radio with CD) 2. FAV (Favorites Pages) (Information) Press to scroll through the Press to show information favorite pages.
Page 159: Operation
Infotainment System 3. MENU 9. BAND 15. CD/AUX Press to open the tone Press to scroll through the Press to scroll through menu to adjust the bass, available bands AM, FM, selecting the CD or an midrange, treble, fade, and or XM if equipped.
Page 160 Infotainment System station or MP3 song. A choice of of radio volume compensation. Adjusting the Speakers additional information such as The display times out after (Balance/Fade) Channel, Song, Artist, and CAT approximately 10 seconds. Each To adjust the balance or fade: (category) can display.
Page 161: Radio
Infotainment System VIN or NO VIN: One of these Radio (Tune): Turn clockwise or messages will display when the counterclockwise to increase or TheftLock system has locked up the decrease the station frequency. AM-FM Radio radio. Take the vehicle to your SEEK or SEEK: Press dealer for service.
Page 162 Infotainment System strong signal is present, then goes Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: to the next stored preset. The Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. station frequency flashes while the Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 163: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 4. Press the FAV button, or let the to the next stored preset. The (Tune): Turn clockwise or menu time out, to return to the station frequency flashes while the counterclockwise to increase or original main radio screen radio is in the scan mode.
Page 164: Radio Reception
7-10 Infotainment System Storing a Radio Station as a To store a station as a favorite: 4. Press the FAV button, or let the menu time out, to return to the Favorite 1. Tune to the desired radio station. original main radio screen Drivers are encouraged to set up 2.
Page 165: Fixed Mast Antenna
Infotainment System 7-11 boost the power levels during the Fixed Mast Antenna Fixed Mast day, and then reduce these levels (Multi-Band) Antenna (Care) during the night. Static can also occur when things like storms and The multi-band antenna is on the The fixed mast antenna can power lines interfere with radio roof of the vehicle.
Page 166: Audio Players
7-12 Infotainment System Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see CD Player...
Page 167 Infotainment System 7-13 When a CD is inserted, the CD display and artist information FWD (Fast Forward): Press symbol displays on the left side of displays on the bottom line. When and hold to advance playback the radio display. As each new track information is not available, NO quickly within a track.
Page 168 7-14 Infotainment System 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, Root Directory each playlist. When the last 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or track of the last playlist has The root directory is treated as a a variable bit rate. played, play continues from the folder.
Page 169 Infotainment System 7-15 Preprogrammed Playlists Playing an MP3 FWD (Fast Forward): Press and hold to advance playback CDs that have preprogrammed (Information): Press to display quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced playlists created using WinAmp , additional text information related to volume and the elapsed time of the MusicMatch , or Real Jukebox the current song.
Page 170 7-16 Infotainment System To change from playback by artist to CD Player Messages (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: softkey below the tab to play CHECK DISC: If this message 1. Press the softkey below the Sort the files in order by artist or album. displays and/or the CD ejects, it By tab.
Page 171: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-17 displays an error message, write it When a device is connected, press player. If a portable audio player is down and provide it to your dealer the radio CD/AUX button to begin not connected, No Input Device when reporting the problem.
Page 172 7-18 Infotainment System The USB port is on the instrument Radios that have a USB port can To connect a USB storage device, panel and uses the USB 2.0 play .mp3 and .wma files that are connect the device to the USB port standard.
Page 173 Infotainment System 7-19 (1/8 in) stereo cable. See Using the 2. Press the softkey below the tab Release REV to resume playing. Auxiliary Input Jack previously in with the function on it to use that The elapsed time of the file this section.
Page 174 7-20 Infotainment System Artists Second softkey, 1% through the 4. Turn to scroll through the files list each time the softkey is Albums in the selected folder. pressed. Genres 5. Press to select the desired file Third softkey, 5% through the list to be played.
Page 175: Phone
Infotainment System 7-21 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Shuffle Functionality Phone The system may not work with To use Shuffle: all cell phones. See Pairing in Bluetooth this section for more information. Press the softkey below , or to select between For vehicles equipped with If the cell phone has voice Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/...
Page 176 7-22 Infotainment System A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Push to Talk): Press to Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and start receive phone calls.
Page 177 Infotainment System 7-23 The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. Phones with instructions and a four-digit Personal Identification Number Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones (PIN).
Page 178 7-24 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and hold the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 179 Infotainment System 7-25 repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call Command followed by a tone. After the last The list command will list all stored digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 180 7-26 Infotainment System After each digit is entered, the Using the Re-dial Command Press again to return to system repeats back the digit it the original call. 1. Press and hold heard followed by a tone. To ignore the incoming call, no two seconds.
Page 181 Infotainment System 7-27 Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the 1.
Page 182 7-28 Infotainment System Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information During a Call ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth 1. Press . The system SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks responds Ready, followed by by General Motors is under license.
Page 183 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Rear Heating System ..8-4 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 184 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn (Defrost): This mode clears the the knob clockwise or windshield of fog or frost more counterclockwise to change the quickly. Air is directed to the current airflow mode. windshield, with some to the floor outlets and front side windows.
Page 185 Climate Controls It only works when the ignition is in ON/RUN. (Rear Window Defogger): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. The rear window defogger turns off several minutes after the button is pressed. If turned on again, the defogger will run for several more minutes before turning off.
Page 186: Rear Heating System
Climate Controls Rear Heating System (Fan): Turn the thumbwheel up or down to increase or decrease the For vehicles with a rear heating amount of heated air sent to the system, it lets you adjust the rear-seating area. amount of air flowing into the rear of (High): This position supplies the the vehicle, from the front-seating most amount of heat to the...
Page 187: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System When the fan knob is in the AUX position, the rear climate control For vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it controls the panel can be used to adjust the temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only. climate settings in the rear The front climate control panel is located in the overhead console between seating area.
Page 188 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear-seating area. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature in the rear-seating area. The air-conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the Rear Climate Control Panel...
Page 189 Climate Controls Air Vents (Floor): Air is directed to the floor outlets. Use the outlets located near the Be sure to keep the area under the center and on the sides of the front seats clear of any objects so instrument panel to change the that the air inside of the vehicle can direction of airflow.
Page 190 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 191 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-14 All-Wheel Drive ....9-30 Operating Ignition Positions .
Page 192: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-42 distractions.
Page 193: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (CONTINUED) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
Page 194: Steering
Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost Steering in Emergencies include: because the engine stops or There are some situations when because of a system malfunction, Keep enough distance between steering around a problem may the vehicle can be steered but may you and the vehicle in front be more effective than braking.
Page 195: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
Page 196: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep the windshield washer fluid Hydroplaning WARNING reservoir filled. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Have good tires with proper can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. tread depth. See Tires on tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a page 10 44.
Page 197: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Pay attention to special road Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding Driving on steep hills or through roads, long grades, passing or Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving no-passing zones) and take or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 198 Driving and Operating Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions WARNING (CONTINUED) If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a wheels will spin and polish the serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: surface under the tires even more.
Page 199: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Adjust the climate control engine compartment fire or other pedal slightly so the engine runs system to a setting that damage.
Page 200: Vehicle Load Limits
9-10 Driving and Operating might need to be towed out. If the Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label vehicle does need to be towed out, see Towing the Vehicle on Do not load the vehicle any page 10 81. heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Vehicle Load Limits (GVWR), or either the...
Page 201 Driving and Operating 9-11 positions (1), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct the amount of available cargo Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (2) in and luggage load capacity is kilograms and pounds. 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Locate the statement The = 650 lbs).
Page 202 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 2.
Page 203 Driving and Operating 9-13 Refer to the vehicle tire and vehicle's original tires and the Never exceed the GVWR for the loading information label for inflation pressures needed to vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. specific information about the obtain the gross weight capacity vehicle's capacity weight and...
Page 204: Starting And Operating
9-14 Driving and Operating Add-On Equipment Starting and WARNING When you carry removable Operating Things you put inside the items, you may need to put a vehicle can strike and injure limit on how many people you New Vehicle Break-In people in a sudden stop or carry inside the vehicle.
Page 205: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-15 breaking-in guideline every The ignition switch has four different If the vehicle must be shut off in an time you get new brake positions. emergency: linings. To shift out of P (Park), the ignition 1. Brake using a firm and steady Do not tow a trailer during must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ pressure.
Page 206: Starting The Engine
9-16 Driving and Operating 3 (ON/RUN): This position can be A warning tone will sound when the WARNING used to operate the electrical driver door is opened, the ignition is accessories and to display some in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF Turning off the vehicle while instrument cluster warning and and the key is in the ignition.
Page 207 Driving and Operating 9-17 Starting Procedure damage, this system also 2. If the engine does not start after prevents cranking if the engine 5-10 seconds, especially in very 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine cold weather (below 18°C or pedal, turn the ignition key to cranking can be stopped by 0°F), it could be flooded with too...
Page 208: Fast Idle System
9-18 Driving and Operating Pressing the cruise control Notice: If you add electrical parts To control the fast idle: SET-button a second time. or accessories, you could change To enable the Fast Idle System, the way the engine operates. Any Pressing the accelerator greater press and release the cruise resulting damage would not be...
Page 209: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-19 To Use the Engine Coolant These features will work when the WARNING (CONTINUED) ignition key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ Heater ACCESSORY. Once the key is 1. Turn off the engine. If the cord will not reach, use a turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, heavy-duty three-prong extension power to the radio and power...
Page 210: Shifting Out Of Park
9-20 Driving and Operating 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 releasing the parking brake.
Page 211: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-21 Prevent movement of the shift If you still are unable to shift out of Engine Exhaust lever out of P (Park), unless the P (Park): ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ 1. Ease the pressure on the shift ACCESSORY and the regular WARNING lever.
Page 212: Automatic Transmission
9-22 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (CONTINUED) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from Automatic Transmission engine running. damage or aftermarket (Six Speed) If the vehicle is left with the engine modifications that are not running, follow the proper steps to...
Page 213 Driving and Operating 9-23 especially when the vehicle has a R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (CONTINUED) heavy load, you might notice an back up. increase in the effort to shift out of Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) firmly on the brake pedal, the P (Park).
Page 214 9-24 Driving and Operating Going about 55 km/h (35 mph) or If the shift stabilization feature settings for a particular shift or more, push the accelerator all determines that a current vehicle condition. Shift quality will improve the way down. speed cannot be maintained, the with continued driving.
Page 215 Driving and Operating 9-25 going down a steep hill. See Range 1 (First): This position reduces Normal Mode Grade Braking Selection Mode under Manual vehicle speed without using the Vehicles with a 6-Speed automatic Mode on page 9 28. brakes. You can use it for major/ transmission have Normal Mode severe downgrades where the 2 (Second): This position reduces...
Page 216: (Four Speed)
9-26 Driving and Operating Automatic Transmission If you cannot shift out of P (Park), WARNING (CONTINUED) ease pressure on the shift lever and (Four Speed) push the shift lever all the way into Do not leave the vehicle when the P (Park) as you maintain brake engine is running.
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-27 D (Drive): This position is for You should use 3 (Third) (or a lower WARNING normal driving. It provides the best gear as needed) when towing a fuel economy. If you need more trailer to minimize heat build-up and Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: extend the life of the transmission.
Page 218: Manual Mode
9-28 Driving and Operating Notice: Spinning the tires or To use this feature: While using Range Selection Mode, holding the vehicle in one place Cruise Control and the Tow/Haul 1. Move the shift lever to on a hill using only the Mode can be used.
Page 219: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-29 Tow/Haul Mode Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off To disable or enable Tow/Haul by pressing the button on the Grade Braking within the current instrument panel. When Tow/Haul is ignition key cycle, press and on, a light on the instrument cluster hold the Tow/Haul button for will come on.
Page 220: Drive Systems
9-30 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels If the vehicle has this feature, are slowing down.
Page 221: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-31 suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake To release the parking brake, hold leave enough room up ahead to the regular brake pedal down. Pull stop, even with ABS. the handle, located just above the parking brake pedal, with the Using ABS parking brake symbol, to release the parking brake.
Page 222: Ride Control Systems
9-32 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 40 km/h (25 mph). In some cases, it may take ® StabiliTrak System approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of driving before the system initializes. The vehicle may have a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak.
Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-33 illuminates and the appropriate StabiliTrak System Operation Traction Control Operation messages will be displayed in The StabiliTrak system is normally TCS is part of the StabiliTrak the DIC. on, except when the system is system. TCS limits wheel spin by To turn StabiliTrak and TCS back initializing or has been disabled with reducing engine power to the...
Page 224: System
9-34 Driving and Operating Adding non-dealer accessories can Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the affect the vehicle's performance. system begins to limit wheel spin, See Accessories and Modifications cruise control will automatically WARNING ® on page 10 3 for more information. disengage.
Page 225 Driving and Operating 9-35 +RES (Resume/Accelerate): The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control Press briefly to make the vehicle instrument cluster comes on after resume to a previously set speed, the cruise control has been set to If the cruise control system is or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 226 9-36 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, While going downhill: To disable and enable Cruise Grade press the SET button on the Braking for the current ignition key Vehicles with a four speed steering wheel briefly. Each time cycle, press and hold the Tow/Haul automatic transmission may this is done, the vehicle goes...
Page 227: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-37 Object Detection How the System Works Turning the System On and Off Systems URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working. If available, the Ultrasonic Rear URPA operates only at speeds less Parking Assist (URPA) system uses...
Page 228: Rear Vision
9-38 Driving and Operating PARK ASSIST OFF: This message Other conditions may affect system WARNING (CONTINUED) occurs if the driver disables the performance, such as vibrations system or if the vehicle is driven from a jackhammer or the or where there could be cross above 8 km/h (5 mph) in compression of air brakes on a very traffic.
Page 229 Driving and Operating 9-39 shifted into R (Reverse), the video The delay that is received after The symbols appear near objects image appears on the navigation shifting out of R (Reverse) is detected by the URPA system. The screen. After a delay, the navigation approximately 10 seconds.
Page 230 9-40 Driving and Operating Guidelines RVC Location The RVC system may have a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidelines on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-41 The back of the vehicle is in an Displayed images may be further or The fast flash conditions are accident, the position and closer than they appear. The area used to protect the video device mounting angle of the camera displayed is limited and objects from high temperature can change or the camera can...
Page 232: Fuel
9-42 Driving and Operating Fuel If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as For diesel engine vehicles, see possible. If heavy knocking is heard Fuel for Diesel Engines in the when using gasoline rated at Duramax diesel supplement.
Page 233: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-43 states adopting California Emissions To check the fuel availability, ask an marketers providing TOP TIER Standards, the vehicle will operate auto club, or contact a major oil Detergent Gasoline can be found at satisfactorily on fuels meeting company that does business in the www.toptiergas.com.
Page 234: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-44 Driving and Operating Notice: This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet designed for fuel that contains ASTM Specification D 5798 or Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap methanol. Do not use fuel CGSB Specification 3.512.
Page 235: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-45 E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank WARNING (CONTINUED) (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel often when using E85 than when cap is opened too quickly.
Page 236: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-46 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Notice: If you need a new fuel WARNING (CONTINUED) top off or overfill the tank and wait a cap, be sure to get the right type. few seconds after you have finished Your dealer can get one for you.
Page 237: Towing
Driving and Operating 9-47 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (CONTINUED) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing Fully open the air outlets on or other parts. or under the instrument Information Then during the first 800 km panel.
Page 238 9-48 Driving and Operating combination moving and then apply the left. To move the trailer to the Driving on Grades the trailer brake controller by hand right, move your hand to the right. Reduce speed and shift to a to be sure the brakes work. Always back up slowly and, lower gear before starting down a if possible, have someone...
Page 239: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-49 for a few minutes before turning the 3. When the wheel chocks are in especially important in trailer engine off. If the overheat warning place, release the regular brakes operation are automatic comes on, see Engine Overheating until the chocks absorb the load.
Page 240 9-50 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just See Weight of the Trailer Tongue WARNING (CONTINUED) driving the vehicle by itself. later in this section for more Trailering means changes in information. seriously injured. The vehicle may handling, acceleration, braking, Maximum trailer weight is calculated also be damaged;...
Page 241 Driving and Operating 9-51 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 3.73 H1500 Cargo Van AWD 5.3L V8...
Page 242 9-52 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 3.42 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 4.8L V8 3.42...
Page 243 Driving and Operating 9-53 Ask your dealer for our trailering Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 Do not exceed the maximum information or advice, or write us at for more information about the allowable tongue weight for the our Customer Assistance Offices. vehicle's maximum load capacity.
Page 244: Towing Equipment
9-54 Driving and Operating Weight. The only way to be sure it is Weight-Distributing Hitches is ample room when turning to avoid not exceeding any of these ratings contact between the trailer and the and Weight Carrying Hitches is to weigh the vehicle and trailer. bumper.
Page 245 Driving and Operating 9-55 not sealed, deadly carbon monoxide Trailer Wiring Harness The seven-wire harness connector (CO) from the engine's exhaust can contains the following trailer circuits: The optional heavy-duty trailer get into the vehicle as well as dirt Light Green: Back-up Lamps wiring package includes a wiring and water.
Page 246 9-56 Driving and Operating When pulling a heavy trailer or a * If the vehicle is a cutaway with large or heavy load in stop and trailer provisions, a 15 amp fuse will go traffic. be shared for both left/stop trailer turn and right/stop trailer turn When pulling a heavy trailer or a signals.
Page 247: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-57 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment. Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating.
Page 248 9-58 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 249: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Coolant ... . . 10-17 Bulb Replacement Engine Overheating ..10-21 Bulb Replacement ..10-32 Engine Fan .
Page 250: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Uniform Tire Quality General Information Grading ....10-63 Tires ......10-44 For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Alignment and Tire All-Season Tires .
Page 251: California Proposition 65
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition 65 Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to...
Page 252: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3 31. Keep a record with all parts receipts WARNING and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 253 Vehicle Care 10-5 If the vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 254 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine Shown (4.8L V8 Engine, 5.3L V8 Engine, and 6.0L V8 Engine Similar) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 255: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 Check the engine oil level 1. Battery on page 10 27. 9. Brake Master Cylinder regularly and maintain the Reservoir. See Brake Fluid on 2. Radiator Pressure Cap. See proper oil level. See Checking page 10 25. Cooling System on page 10 16.
Page 256 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking the oil level too soon If the oil is below the cross-hatched See Engine Compartment Overview after engine shutoff will not area at the tip of the dipstick, add on page 10 6 for the location of the provide an accurate oil level 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil engine oil fill cap.
Page 257: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 of the appropriate viscosity grade, containing used engine oil. See the always select an oil of the correct manufacturer's warnings about the specification. See Specification use and disposal of oil products. earlier in this section for more Used oil can be a threat to the information.
Page 258: Automatic Transmission Fluid
10-10 Vehicle Care When the system has calculated How to Reset the Engine Oil When to Check and Change that oil life has been diminished, it Life System Automatic Transmission Fluid indicates that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the A good time to check the automatic necessary.
Page 259 Vehicle Care 10-11 parts or exhaust system parts, until the engine temperature gauge 3. With your foot on the brake starting a fire. Too little fluid moves and then remains steady for pedal, move the shift lever could cause the transmission to 10 minutes.
Page 260: Automatic Transmission Fluid
10-12 Vehicle Care After adding fluid, recheck the 2. Push it back in all the way, wait How to Add Automatic fluid level as described under three seconds, then pull it back Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic out again. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Transmission Fluid, earlier in Lubricants on page 11 12 to...
Page 261 Vehicle Care 10-13 vehicle towed to a dealer and have Notice: Too much or too little After driving under these conditions, it repaired before driving the vehicle fluid can damage the a hot check can be performed. The further. transmission. Too much can fluid should be hot, which is 71°C to mean that some of the fluid could 93°C (160°F to 200°F).
Page 262 10-14 Vehicle Care hot will give a more accurate 4. Let the engine run at idle for 3. HOT Range reading of the fluid level than a cold two minutes or more. 1. Flip the handle up, pull out the check.
Page 263: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Add Automatic driving conditions. Refer to How to Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Check Automatic Transmission Transmission Fluid Fluid earlier in this section for Refer to Recommended Fluids and instructions on driving to achieve Lubricants on page 11 12 to warm or hot transmission fluid.
Page 264: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air 3. Clean the engine air cleaner/ Cooling System filter housing. Cleaner/Filter The cooling system allows the 4. Inspect or replace the engine air Inspect or replace the air cleaner/ engine to maintain the correct cleaner/filter.
Page 265: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Notice: Using coolant other than What to Use WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator WARNING An electric engine cooling fan can corrosion. In addition, the engine start even when the engine is not coolant could require changing Adding only plain water or some running.
Page 266 10-18 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, covered by the warranty. Use only or above the COLD FILL mark, add drinkable water and DEX-COOL the proper mixture of engine a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable coolant. If using this mixture, coolant for the cooling system.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-19 How to Add Coolant to the How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank for Gasoline Radiator Engines WARNING WARNING Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out 1. Remove the radiator pressure You can be burned if you spill cap when the cooling system, coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 268 10-20 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the radiator with the proper 4. Fill the coolant recovery tank to 6. Start the engine and let it run DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up the COLD FILL mark. until the upper radiator hose can to the base of the filler neck. be felt getting hot.
Page 269: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 8. Replace the pressure cap. At Program (Mexico) on page 13 11 If Steam is Coming from the any time during this procedure if or Roadside Assistance Program Engine Compartment coolant begins to flow out of the (U.S.
Page 270: Engine Fan
10-22 Vehicle Care If No Steam is Coming from road, shift to P (Park) or Engine Fan N (Neutral) and let the the Engine Compartment The vehicle has a clutched engine engine idle. If an engine overheat warning is cooling fan. When the clutch is If the engine coolant temperature displayed but no steam can be seen engaged, the fan spins faster to...
Page 271: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11 12. Always 1. Turn the key off and let the use the proper fluid.
Page 272: Brakes
10-24 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Adding Washer Fluid WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well.
Page 273: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Brake linings should always be If this is not done, the brakes might There are only two reasons why the replaced as complete axle sets. not work properly. For example, brake fluid level in the reservoir installing disc brake pads that are might go down: Brake Pedal Travel wrong for the vehicle, can change...
Page 274 10-26 Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid What to Add WARNING Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the from a sealed container. See brake fluid reservoir. See Engine If too much brake fluid is added, Recommended Fluids and Compartment Overview on it can spill on the engine and/or...
Page 275: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-27 Notice Extended Storage: Remove the WARNING black, negative ( ) cable from the Using the wrong fluid can battery or use a battery trickle badly damage brake Battery posts, terminals, and charger. hydraulic system parts. For related accessories contain lead example, just a few drops of and lead compounds, chemicals All-Wheel Drive...
Page 276: Front Axle
10-28 Vehicle Care Front Axle If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug hole, some lubricant When to Check and Change may need to be added. Lubricant When the differential is cold, add Refer to the Maintenance Schedule enough lubricant to raise the level to to determine how often to check the 10 mm (3/8 in) below the fill...
Page 277: Noise Control System
Vehicle Care 10-29 How to Check Lubricant What to Use Federal law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: Refer to Recommended Fluids and 1. The removal or rendering Lubricants on page 11 12 to inoperative by any person, other determine what kind of lubricant than for purposes of to use.
Page 278: Function Check
10-30 Vehicle Care Engine: Fuel Operated Heater 3. Try to start the engine in each (FOH) Diesel Engine: gear. The vehicle should start Removal or rendering engine only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). Removal of the muffler. speed governor, if the vehicle If the vehicle starts in any other has one, inoperative so as to position, contact your dealer for...
Page 279: Ignition Transmission Lock
Vehicle Care 10-31 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Contact your dealer if service is pressure from the regular brake See Parking Brake on required. pedal. Do this until the vehicle is page 9 31. held by the parking brake only. Park Brake and P (Park) Be ready to apply the regular To check the P (Park)
Page 280: Headlamp Aiming
10-32 Vehicle Care Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement touch the windshield when no Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement wiper blade is installed could should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on damage the windshield.
Page 281: Headlamps
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamps Composite Headlamp 2. Remove the two bolts from the 5. Disconnect the electrical 1. High-Beam Headlamp headlamp assembly. connector. 2. Low-Beam Headlamp 3. Lift the headlamp assembly to 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise To remove the headlamp assembly release the lower tabs from the one-quarter turn to remove it from the vehicle and access the...
Page 282: Front Turn Signal
10-34 Vehicle Care 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the To replace one of these bulbs: Front Turn Signal, headlamp assembly. Sidemarker, and Parking 1. Remove the four screws (1) from To prevent headlamp vibration the headlamp retainer (2). Lamps and shortened bulb life, be sure Pull the retainer (2) out and set it to insert the headlamp assembly...
Page 283: Taillamps
Vehicle Care 10-35 To replace the front turn signal, 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into sidemarker, and/or parking lamp the grille until the outboard clip bulb(s): snaps into place. Taillamps To replace a taillamp/turn signal lamp or back-up lamp bulb: 1.
Page 284: Center High-Mounted
10-36 Vehicle Care 5. Remove the taillamp assembly 9. Reinstall the bulb socket by 1. Remove the two screws from the from the vehicle. turning it clockwise into the lamp CHMSL assembly. assembly. 2. Remove the CHMSL assembly. 10. Reverse Steps 1 5 to reinstall 3.
Page 285: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-37 License Plate Lamp 3. Install the new bulb. Bulb Exterior Lamp 4. Reverse Steps 1 and 2 to Number reinstall the license plate bulb Headlamps assembly. Composite 9005LL Replacement Bulbs High-Beam Headlamp Bulb Exterior Lamp Composite 9006LL Number Low-Beam Back-up, Rear...
Page 286: Electrical System
10-38 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-39 Mini Fuse Usage Right Stop/Turn Trailer Spare Spare Fuel System Control Module Ignition Body Control Module 5 Body Control Module 7 Body Control Module 4 Instrument Panel Cluster Trailer Wiring Inside Rear Vision Camera Module Spare The vehicle may not be equipped Windshield Washer with all of the fuses, relays, and Horn...
Page 288 10-40 Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Transmission Engine Control Left Low-Beam Module Ignition/ Headlamp Air Conditioning Glow Plug Module Compressor Right Low-Beam Transmission Headlamp Engine Control Control Module Module Battery Wiper Ignition Spare Canister Vent Transmission Solenoid Left Stop/Turn...
Page 289: Floor Console Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-41 Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Relay Usage Daytime Running Oxygen Sensor 2 Run/Crank Lamps 2 (Pre) Spare (LOLVL-V22) Engine Control Fuel Pump (If Equipped) Module Powertrain Crank Daytime Running Even Ignition/ Lamps 1 Air Conditioning Injectors (UPLVL+V22) Compressor (If Equipped)
Page 290 10-42 Vehicle Care Mini-Fuse Usage Empty Steering Wheel Sensor Auxiliary Parking Lamps (Cut-Away) Front Park Lamps Trailer Park Lamps Upfitter Park Lamps Right Rear Park Lamp Left Rear Park Lamp Outside Rearview Mirror Switch Airbag/Automatic Occupant Sensing ® OnStar (If Equipped) The vehicle may not be equipped Empty with all of the fuses, relays, and...
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-43 Mini-Fuse Usage Mini-Fuse Usage J-Case Fuse Usage Heating, Ventilation Instrument Cluster Upfitter Auxiliary 1 and Air Heating, Ventilation Empty Conditioning 2 and Air Upfitter Auxiliary 2 Heating, Ventilation Conditioning Reading Lamps and Air Control Conditioning 1 Rear Blower Auxiliary/Trailer Empty Backup...
Page 292: Wheels And Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Circuit Usage WARNING (CONTINUED) Breaker Tires Underinflated tires pose the Power Seats same danger as overloaded Every new GM vehicle has Power Windows tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. leading tire manufacturer.
Page 293: All-Season Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 identified by the last two characters Also, see Buying New Tires on WARNING (CONTINUED) of this TPC code, which will page 10 61. be MS. With winter tires, there may be Improperly repaired tires can Consider installing winter tires on decreased dry road traction, cause a crash.
Page 294: Summer Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Summer Tires criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall. This vehicle may come with high GM's TPC specifications meet or performance summer tires. These exceed all federal safety tires have a special tread and guidelines.
Page 295 Vehicle Care 10-47 (4) Tire Identification Number (7) Maximum Cold Inflation aspect ratio, construction type, (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load that and service description. See the following the DOT code are the can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this Tire Identification Number (TIN).
Page 296: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care see Tire Pressure on The TIN shows the page 10 53 and Vehicle Load manufacturer and plant code, Limits on page 9 10. tire size, and date the tire was manufactured. The TIN is (4) DOT (Department of molded onto both sides of the Transportation) tire, although only one side may...
Page 297 Vehicle Care 10-49 For example, if the tire size (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it aspect ratio is 75, as shown in would mean that the tire's item 3 of the illustration, it would sidewall is 75 percent as high as mean that the tire's sidewall is it is wide.
Page 298: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-50 Vehicle Care the maximum speed a tire is steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat certified to carry a load. This windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure does not apply to Goodyear conditioning.
Page 299 Vehicle Care 10-51 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 9 10.
Page 300 10-52 Vehicle Care Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 301: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-53 Rough ride. Tire Pressure When to Check Needless damage from Check the tires once a month Tires need the correct amount of road hazards. or more. air pressure to operate effectively. The Tire and Loading Do not forget the spare tire, Information label on the vehicle if the vehicle has one.
Page 302: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-54 Vehicle Care pressure on the Tire and Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping Loading Information label, no monthly when cold and inflated to ability. further adjustment is necessary. the inflation pressure recommended If the inflation pressure is low, Please note that the TPMS is not a...
Page 303: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-55 pressure as intended. TPMS Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure malfunctions may occur for a variety shown on the Tire and Loading Operation of reasons, including the installation Information label. See Vehicle Load of replacement or alternate tires or Limits on page 9 10.
Page 304 10-56 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not shows the size of the original Message completed successfully after equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-57 Operating electronic devices or ignition cycle. The sensors are The horn sounds twice to signal being near facilities using radio matched to the tire/wheel positions, the receiver is in relearn mode wave frequencies similar to the using a TPMS relearn tool, in the and the TIRE LEARNING TPMS could cause the TPMS following order: driver side front tire,...
Page 306: Tire Inspection
10-58 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition switch to or split. front tire. LOCK/OFF. The tire has a puncture, cut, 5. Place the relearn tool against 10. Set all four tires to the the tire sidewall, near the valve recommended air pressure or other damage that cannot...
Page 307: Dual Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-59 Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 55. tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up.
Page 308: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection on page 11 3 and the front tires, or 1.6 mm (1/16 in) for Tire Rotation on page 10 58. Also the rear tires. See Tire Inspection see Maintenance Schedule on on page 10 58 and Tire Rotation on page 11 3.
Page 309: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-61 Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, to maintain the performance of GM strongly recommends the vehicle. Braking and Tires age when stored normally handling performance may be buying tires with the same TPC mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Spec rating.
Page 310: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-62 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate Only your dealer or authorized tire was developed for use on this low-pressure warning if non-TPC tire service center should vehicle and will not affect vehicle Spec rated tires are installed.
Page 311: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-63 brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of control, and electronic stability 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading control, the performance of these or to some limited-production systems can also be affected. Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 312: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-64 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 acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The the government course as a tire graded 100.
Page 313: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-65 road, the tires and wheels might Used Replacement Wheels WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. WARNING Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Wheel Replacement Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.
Page 314: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-66 Vehicle Care For Cutaway models with LT245/ the accelerator pedal and grip the WARNING (CONTINUED) 75R16, LT225/75R16 or LT215/ steering wheel firmly. Steer to 85R16 size single or dual rear tires, maintain lane position, and then crash. To help avoid damage to use Low Profile Z-Chain or SAE gently brake to a stop, well off the the vehicle, drive slowly, readjust,...
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-67 if possible. Turn on the hazard WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6 4. 5. Place wheel blocks on both Have your dealer or an authorized sides of the tire at the tire service center repair or WARNING opposite corner of the tire...
Page 316: Tire Changing
10-68 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Equipment needed for a 15-passenger seating arrangement Removing the Spare Tire and is secured on the rear floor on the Tools passenger side of the vehicle. Equipment needed for a cargo van or a passenger van is in the passenger side rear corner of the vehicle.
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-69 To lower the spare tire from the vehicle: 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) to the hoist handle and the extension(s) (6). 4. When the tire has been lowered, Insert the extension end through pull it closer to reach the tire the hole in the rear bumper.
Page 318 10-70 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Extension(s) Installing the Spare Tire 4. Wheel Wrench If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut 5. Jack Handle caps, loosen them by turning the 1. Do a safety check before wheel wrench counterclockwise. proceeding.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-71 4. Position the jack under the WARNING vehicle, as shown. The front position jacking point is Raising the vehicle with the jack on the frame. The rear position improperly positioned can jacking point is on the rear axle. damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 320 10-72 Vehicle Care WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Never use oil or grease on bolts an emergency, a cloth or a paper or nuts because the nuts might towel can be used; however, use come loose. The vehicle's wheel a scraper or wire brush later to could fall off, causing a crash.
Page 321 Vehicle Care 10-73 10. Turn the jack handle WARNING (CONTINUED) WARNING (CONTINUED) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack damaged. To be sure, replace all come off. The wheel nuts should completely. studs on the wheel. If the stud be tightened with a torque wrench holes in a wheel have become to the proper torque specification...
Page 322 10-74 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 2. Pull the retaining bar through the center of the wheel, making sure and Tools it is properly attached. WARNING 3. Pull the wheel toward the rear of the vehicle, keeping the cable Storing a jack, a tire, or other tight.
Page 323: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-75 Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist WARNING assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is Someone standing too close designed to stop the spare tire from during the procedure could be suddenly falling off the vehicle if the injured by the jack.
Page 324 10-76 Vehicle Care 5. Keep raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. This lets you know that the secondary latch has released. The spare tire is now balancing on the jack. 6.
Page 325: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-77 8. Tilt the retainer at the end of the To continue changing the flat tire, After installing the spare tire on the cable and pull it through the return to Step 4 of Storing a Flat or vehicle, stop as soon as possible wheel opening.
Page 326: Jump Starting
10-78 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are not vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-79 3. Turn off the ignition on both 5. Check that the jumper cables do WARNING (CONTINUED) vehicles. Unplug unnecessary not have loose or missing accessories plugged into the insulation. If they do, you could Be sure the battery has enough cigarette lighter or the accessory get a shock.
Page 328 10-80 Vehicle Care 7. Now connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.
Page 329: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-81 either of these could damage Towing Recreational Vehicle your vehicle. The repairs would Towing not be covered by the warranty. Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means 9. Now start the vehicle with the towing the vehicle behind another Notice: Incorrectly towing a good battery and run the engine vehicle, such as behind a motor...
Page 330 10-82 Vehicle Care Is the proper towing equipment Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive going to be used? See your vehicle with all four wheels on the Notice: If the vehicle is towed dealer or trailering professional ground, or even with only two of with all four wheels on the for additional advice and its wheels on the ground, will...
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-83 Use the following procedure to tow of the battery to prevent the Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive the vehicle from the rear: battery from draining while vehicle with all four wheels on the towing. ground, or even with only two of 1.
Page 332: Appearance Care
10-84 Vehicle Care Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) If necessary, use non-abrasive can result in damage or removal cleaners that are marked safe for of paint and decals. painted surfaces to remove foreign Exterior Care matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild...
Page 333 Vehicle Care 10-85 Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires Parts cloth or paper towel soaked with Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to windshield washer fluid or a mild Regularly clean bright metal parts clean the tires.
Page 334 10-86 Vehicle Care and dust. Always wash the check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or chrome with soap and water after rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion exposure. leaks. protection. Notice: To avoid surface damage, Original manufacturer replacement Body Component Lubrication do not use strong soaps,...
Page 335: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-87 Interior Care remain on the surface being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. A cleaned for extended periods concentrated soap solution will To prevent dirt particle abrasions, of time. leave a residue that creates regularly clean the vehicle's interior. streaks and attracts dirt.
Page 336 10-88 Vehicle Care Notice: Cleaning the windshield on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, 4. Continue gently rubbing the with water during the first three to gently remove as much of the soil soiled area until there is no six months of ownership will as possible using one of the longer any color transfer from reduce tendency to fog.
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-89 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase gloss, especially on the instrument and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Radio Displays Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield dampened with water to remove For vehicles with high gloss...
Page 338: Floor Mats
10-90 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for the WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 339: 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 340 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional condition, improves fuel economy, Required Services - Normal chart. Required Services - Severe chart.
Page 341: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See Maintenance for more than a year. The engine oil Engine Coolant on page 10 17. and filter must be changed at least Schedule once a year and the oil life system Check windshield washer fluid must be reset.
Page 342 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check automatic transmission or missing parts or signs of shift lock control function. See wear. See Exterior Care on Automatic Transmission Shift page 10 84. Lock Control Function Check on Check restraint system page 10 30. components.
Page 343 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 344 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services Normal (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly. Replace as needed.
Page 345 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 346: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Check dual wheel nut torque at investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 347 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 348 11-10 Service and Maintenance Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Wheel Alignment tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Shocks and struts help aid in control Wheel alignment is critical for split in the tire. for a smoother ride. ensuring that the tires deliver Trained dealer technicians can optimal wear and performance.
Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wiper Blades Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to provide a clear view. Signs of wear include streaking, skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. Trained dealer technicians can check the wiper blades and replace them when needed.
Page 350: Recommended Fluids
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil...
Page 351 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Front Wheel Bearings Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Page 352: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15950115...
Page 353: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 354 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 355 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 356 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 357: Technical Data
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 358: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 359 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L...
Page 360 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.0L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 361: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 362 12-6 Technical Data NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 363: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects Program (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to Information Canada) ....13-7 the United States Roadside Assistance Program Government .
Page 364: Customer Information
13-2 Customer Information Customer Information dealer sales or service departments. STEP THREE However, we recognize that despite If your case is not resolved in a the good intentions of all parties Customer Satisfaction reasonable amount of time by your involved, sometimes a dealer, please call the General Procedure (Mexico) misunderstanding may occur.
Page 365: Customer Satisfaction
Chevrolet Customer Assistance important to your dealer and to STEP THREE U.S. Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Owners: Both General Motors and Canada, call General Motors of with the sales transaction or the your dealer are committed to...
Page 366 13-4 Customer Information 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available...
Page 367: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive assistance. However, if a customer From Mexico City Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, www.gm.ca 5329-0811 the letter should be addressed to: 1-800-263-3777 (English) From Other Mexico Locations...
Page 368: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
800-6273 Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Honduras maps, phone numbers, and hours. The Chevrolet online owner 800-0122-6101 (Warranty Tracking experience is a one-stop resource Information): Track the vehicle s Customer Assistance for that allows interaction with warranty information.
Page 369: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 370 For more information about the *Emergency Messages: renewal of this program at the end If the vehicle is in another city Transmission of urgent phone of its term, contact the Chevrolet outside of your residence, messages. Customer Assistance Center Roadside Assistance is limited *Emergency Calls: Call for at 01-800-466-0800.
Page 371 Once the dealer has not possible for the nearest with a carrying capacity greater reported that the vehicle has Chevrolet dealership to repair than 3.5 tons. been repaired, Roadside the vehicle the same day, Assistance will provide bus or...
Page 372 Cost of towing a trailer when To contact Roadside Assistance by as natural phenomena of an choosing a Chevrolet dealer that phone, use the following numbers: extraordinary nature, is nearest to the temporary earthquakes, volcanic eruptions,...
Page 373: Canada)
Customer Information 13-11 Model, year, color, and license Chevrolet reserves the right to make claims are made too often, or the plate number of the vehicle. any changes or discontinue the same type of claim is made many Roadside Assistance program at times.
Page 374: Canada)
13-12 Customer Information must be in good condition and restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. properly inflated. It is the owner's fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be responsibility for the repair or this service. covered, however any cost for replacement of the tire if it is not parts and labor for repairs not Lock-Out Service: Vehicle...
Page 375: Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 If your dealer requests you to bring Courtesy Transportation is not a one-way or round-trip shuttle service the vehicle for service, you are part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance urged to do so as early in the work Warranty.
Page 376: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can Information Your dealer may arrange to provide be compromised in subsequent you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle collisions.
Page 377 Customer Information 13-15 performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair If the vehicle is leased, the leasing these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained company may require you to have are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable insurance that ensures repairs with Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
Page 378: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process Driver name, address, and you are not obligated to accept a telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 379: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States
Customer Information 13-17 Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models Reporting Safety to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and Defects service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Owner Information Reporting Safety Defects ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner publications are written...
Page 380: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian
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 Transport Canada at...
Page 381: Vehicle Data Recording And
Customer Information 13-19 How fast the vehicle was Vehicle Data if the vehicle is leased, with the traveling. consent of the lessee; in response Recording and to an official request by police or This data could provide an similar government office; as part of Privacy understanding of the circumstances GM's defense of litigation through...
Page 382: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-20 Customer Information destinations, addresses, telephone Radio Frequency numbers, and other trip information. Statement See the navigation manual for information on stored data and for This vehicle has systems that deletion instructions. operate on a radio frequency that comply with Part 15 of the Federal Radio Frequency Communications Commission (FCC) rules and with Industry Canada...
Page 383: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 384: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, Push to connect to a live and can help police locate the Advisor to: vehicle if it is stolen. Emergency Verify account information or update contact information. Navigation With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions.
Page 385 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route responds: OnStar ready, then to send destinations from Google a tone. 1. Push . System Maps and MapQuest.com to their 2.
Page 386: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections Calling 911 Emergency End a Call OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 1. Press . System Push . System responds: calls to be made and received from responds OnStar Ready, Call ended. the vehicle. The vehicle can also be followed by a tone.
Page 387: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Place a Call Using a Stored Diagnostics OnStar Additional Number Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every 1. Push . System Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, responds: OnStar ready. transmission, antilock brakes, and 2.
Page 388 14-6 OnStar How OnStar Service Works OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on your vehicle is in a place where page 13 20 for information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 389 OnStar 14-7 TTY Users speaking with an Advisor. To can contact Roadside Assistance change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar and a locksmith to help gain access OnStar has the ability to and provide the Advisor with the to the vehicle. communicate to the deaf, current number.
Page 390 14-8 OnStar route or may ask for a call back to function properly. These systems after the vehicle is driven into an may not operate if the battery is open area. discharged or disconnected. Cellular and GPS Antennas Add-on Electrical Equipment Avoid placing items over or near the The OnStar system is integrated antenna to prevent blocking cellular...
Page 391 INDEX Airbags Assistance Program, Adding Equipment to the Roadside ....13-7, 13-11 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-31 Audio Players .
Page 392 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Chains, Tire ....10-65 Headlamps ..10-32, 10-33 Charging System Light ..5-17 Battery .
Page 393 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . . 5-9 Customer Information Door (cont'd) Collision Damage Repair ..13-14 Service Publications Rear Doors ....2-10 Compass .
Page 394 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire ..... . 10-66 Heater ......9-18 Changing .
Page 395 INDEX Fuel (cont'd) General Information Heater Recommended ....9-42 Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Engine ......9-18 Requirements, California .
Page 396: Traction Control System
INDEX Lamps, Bulb Replacement ..10-34 Lights (cont'd) Lap-Shoulder Belt ... . . 3-10 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-14 Jump Starting ....10-78 Security .
Page 397 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Service Vehicle ....5-36 Maintenance Object Detection System Tire ......5-36 Records .
Page 398: Passenger Airbag Status
INDEX Operation, Infotainment Personalization System ......7-5 Vehicle ..... . .5-38 Radio Frequency Ordering Phone...
Page 399 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Roads Scheduling Appointments ..13-12 Towing ..... . 10-81 Driving, Wet ....9-5 Seats Reimbursement Program, Roadside Assistance...
Page 400 i-10 INDEX Service (cont'd) Steering ......9-4 Tires (cont'd) Publications Ordering Fluid, Power ....10-23 Designations .
Page 401 INDEX i-11 Towing Vehicle Care Driving Characteristics ..9-47 Tire Pressure ....10-53 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-37 Equipment .
Page 402 i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-60 Where to Put the Restraint ..3-39 Windows .

Chevrolet 2013 Express Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and

Information Displays

Vehicle Messages

Lighting

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems

Driving Information

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Object Detection Systems

Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Vehicle Care

Quick Links

Chapters

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