Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 GMC Sierra Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Phone .
Page 3 2015 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 4 à l'adresse specific information on this engine. this manual including, but not limited savant: to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the If the vehicle has the bi-fuel engine, Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, and SIERRA see the Silverado/Sierra Bi-Fuel...
Page 5: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols Warning To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and Warning indicates a hazard that the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of could result in injury or death. back of the manual.
Page 6 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway that may be found on the vehicle Mirrors : Exterior Lamps and what they mean. For more : Power information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8 In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Adjustment ....1-13 System ..... 1-24 Throttle and Brake Pedal Lane Departure Instrument Panel...
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Uplevel Shown, Base Similar...
Page 10 In Brief 1. Instrument Panel Illumination 7. Instrument Cluster on page 5-10. 13. Parking Brake on page 9-48. Control on page 6-6. 8. Hazard Warning Flashers on 14. Data Link Connector (DLC) 2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control page 6-4. (Out of View). See Malfunction (ITBC) System (If Equipped).
Page 11 In Brief 20. Heated and Cooled Front 24. Power Outlets on page 5-6 (If Lane Departure Warning Seats on page 3-8 (If Equipped). (LDW) on page 9-62 (If Equipped). Equipped). 25. Power Outlet 110V Alternating Current (If Equipped). See 21. Climate Control Systems (with Hill Descent Control Switch Heater Only) on page 8-1 or Power Outlets on page 5-6.
Page 12: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press to lock all doors. Lock lamps will turn on and remain on as and unlock feedback can be Information long as the engine is running. The personalized. See Vehicle doors will be locked and the climate Personalization on page 5-46.
Page 13: Door Locks
In Brief Door Locks Power Door Locks Windows There are several ways to lock and Power Windows unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key in the driver door. From inside, use the power door locks.
Page 14: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Press the switch to lower the Power Sliding Rear Window Seat Adjustment window. Pull the switch up to raise Manual Seats it. See Windows on page 2-19 and Power Windows on page 2-19. Express Windows The express window feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered without holding the switch.
Page 15 In Brief Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on Power Lumbar page 3-4. Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust the power lumbar support, To adjust a power seat, if equipped: if equipped: Move the seat forward or Press and hold the control rearward by sliding the control forward to increase or rearward forward or rearward.
Page 16 In Brief If equipped, press and hold the To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks control up to increase upper 1. Lift the lever. lumbar support and decrease lower lumbar support. The seatback will automatically fold forward. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support 2.
Page 17: Memory Features
1-10 In Brief Memory Features Heated and Cooled Front Press to cool the driver or Seats passenger seat. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-8. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 18: Safety Belts
In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 19 1-12 In Brief Exterior Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the that a little of the vehicle and the Power Mirrors area behind it can be seen. area behind it can be seen.
Page 20 In Brief 1-13 Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.
Page 21: Interior Lighting
1-14 In Brief 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to The switch used to adjust the There are dome lamps in the move the steering wheel up or pedals is on the center stack, below overhead console and the headliner, down, then release the lever to the climate controls.
Page 22: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-15 There are reading lamps in the Exterior Lighting roof marker lamps (if equipped), overhead console and the headliner, front/rear sidemarker lamps, and if equipped. To operate, the ignition license plate lamps. must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY : Turns on the parking lamps or ON/RUN position or using including all lamps, except the Retained Accessory Power (RAP).
Page 23: Climate Controls
1-16 In Brief The windshield wiper control is on Climate Controls the turn signal lever. These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. The windshield wipers are controlled Climate Control System (with Heater Only) by turning the band with on it. : Fast wipes.
Page 24 In Brief 1-17 Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning) 1. Fan Control Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control Outside Heated Mirror (If Equipped) 4. Defrost 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) Outside Air (If Equipped) 6.
Page 25 1-18 In Brief Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the automatic transmission shift lever. To enable: 1. Driver Temperature Control 10. Rear Window Defogger 1. Move the shift lever to the 2.
Page 26 In Brief 1-19 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9-36. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.
Page 27: Vehicle Features
1-20 In Brief Automatic Transfer Case Do not use AUTO mode to park on Vehicle Features a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. Infotainment System In AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding The base radio and base radio with when parked.
Page 28: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-21 Setting the Clock See Satellite Radio on page 7-10. : Press to go to the Home Page. See Clock on page 5-5. MENU: Press to select a menu. Portable Audio Devices : Press to seek the previous Satellite Radio This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm station or track.
Page 29: Steering Wheel Controls
1-22 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to go to the previous or next menu option. ® The Bluetooth system allows users : Press to go to the next with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone or previous selection. to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system : Press to select a highlighted...
Page 30: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-23 1. Favorite: When on a radio If the vehicle has the base level : Press to turn the system on or source, press to select the next instrument cluster, the trip odometer off. A white indicator comes on in or previous favorite.
Page 31: Parking Assist
1-24 In Brief Lane Departure Parking Assist : Press to open a menu or select a menu item. Press and hold to Warning (LDW) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist reset values on certain screens. (RPA) uses sensors on the rear If equipped, LDW may help avoid See Driver Information Center (DIC) bumper to assist with parking and...
Page 32: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-25 Vehicles with a Center Console If equipped with the Universal If equipped, the sunroof only Remote system, these buttons will operates when the ignition is in One or two in front of the be in the front overhead console. ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, cupholders on the center or when Retained Accessory Power...
Page 33: Performance And Maintenance
1-26 In Brief To turn off both traction control When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and hold deflector will automatically raise. Maintenance until illuminate in the The air deflector will retract when instrument cluster and the the sunroof is closed.
Page 34: Engine Oil Life System
In Brief 1-27 The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset alerts to a significant loss in as follows: The engine oil life system calculates pressure of one of the vehicle's 1.
Page 35: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
TTY Users (U.S. Only): Avoid idling the engine for long 1-888-889-2438 periods of time. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 When road and weather New GMC owners are automatically conditions are appropriate, use enrolled in the Roadside Assistance cruise control. Program. Always follow posted speed...
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors ... 2-14 Keys Power Mirrors .
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the Warning (Continued) rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your the engine will shut off, braking vehicle. The rings are connected to and steering power assist may be the key like two links of a chain to impacted, and airbags may not reduce the risk of unintentionally...
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key is used for the ignition and If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more all door locks. dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN;...
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation If equipped, is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may using the RKE transmitter.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows The auto mirror folding feature will Programming Transmitters to (Unlock): Press once to unlock not operate unless it is enabled. the Vehicle only the driver door. If is pressed See Vehicle Personalization on again within three seconds, all Only RKE transmitters programmed page 5-46.
Page 41: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows To replace the battery: Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with the remote start feature, the climate control system will come on when the vehicle is started remotely, depending on the outside temperature. The rear defog and heated and cooled seats, if equipped, may also come on.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control When the vehicle starts, the Canceling a Remote Start system malfunction and the parking lamps will turn on. The To cancel a remote start, do one of malfunction indicator lamp is on. doors will be locked and the the following: climate control system may...
Page 43: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows There are several ways to lock and Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) unlock the vehicle. From outside, use the Remote passengers should wear Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or safety belts properly and the the key in the driver door. doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is From inside, use the power door...
Page 44: Safety Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing the power lock switch This can be manually overridden by Press to activate the safety locks twice overrides the delayed locking pressing and holding on the on the rear doors. The indicator light feature and immediately locks all power door lock switch.
Page 45 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To shut the tailgate, firmly push it To remove the tailgate: upward until it latches. Tailgate After closing the tailgate, pull it back to be sure it latches securely. Warning Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to It is extremely dangerous to ride allow for different loading situations.
Page 46: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security Slow Flash: Alarm system is open, lift the right edge of the armed. This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. Arming the Alarm System features; however, they do not make On vehicles with the tailgate the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 47: Immobilizer Operation
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation first unlocking the RKE transmitter, accident: the horn will chirp and the lights will Lock the vehicle after all flash to indicate pre-alarm.
Page 48: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement the ignition is turned on. keys. Up to eight keys can be Convex Mirrors programmed for the vehicle.
Page 49: Power Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver preferred position for better vision. The mirror may have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 50: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Folding Mirrors that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. If you do not deselect the mirror, the feature will turn off after about one minute.
Page 51: Heated Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The mirrors may also include a Manual Folding Turn Signal Indicator memory function that works with the If equipped, push the mirror toward If equipped, indicator lights on the memory seats. See Memory Seats the vehicle to fold. Push the mirror mirror flash in the direction of the on page 3-6.
Page 52: Blind Spot Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is Mirror Mirror a long distance away, the image in the main mirror is small and If equipped, the driver outside mirror near the inboard edge of the automatically adjusts for the glare of mirror.
Page 53: Interior Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows adjacent lane, behind your The mirror(s) return to the original Interior Mirrors vehicle. Check the blind spot position when: mirror for a vehicle in the blind The vehicle is shifted out of Interior Rearview Mirrors zone.
Page 54: Manual Rearview Mirror
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Manual Rearview Mirror Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy If equipped, push the tab forward for performance. This may result in a daytime use and pull it rearward for Warning pulsing sound when either rear nighttime use to avoid glare of the window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless...
Page 55 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Will stop operation when any Programming the Power door is opened. Windows Press the switch down to lower the If the battery on the vehicle has window, and pull up the front of the been recharged or disconnected, switch to raise the window.
Page 56 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express Window Anti-Pinch The anti-pinch feature can be Window Lockout overridden in a supervised mode. Feature Hold the window switch in the If any object is in the path of the partially or fully pulled up position. window when express-up is active, The window rises for as long as the the window stops at the obstacle...
Page 57: Rear Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Windows The power sliding rear window Roof cannot be operated manually. Power Sliding Rear Window Sunroof Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side If equipped, the power sliding rear If equipped, the sunroof operates window or, if equipped, extend...
Page 58 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the Dirt and debris may collect on the...
Page 59 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-34 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-17 Airbag System Check .
Page 61: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 62: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints restraint forward, grasp the head Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: restraint and pull forward to the 1. Pull the handle at the front of desired locking position. To adjust Seat Adjustment the seat. the head restraint rearward, grasp 2.
Page 63: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see If equipped, move the lever up or Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-5. down repeatedly to increase or decrease lumbar support. To adjust the lumbar support, see Lumbar Adjustment on page 3-4. Power Lumbar Some vehicles are equipped with a feature that activates a vibrating...
Page 64: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints If equipped, press and hold the Do not have a seatback reclined if Warning (Continued) control up to increase upper the vehicle is moving. lumbar support and decrease Manual Reclining Seatbacks The lap belt could go up over lower lumbar support.
Page 65: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats 1. Lift the lever. The seatback will automatically fold forward. 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory If the Auto Memory Recall feature is Positions enabled in the vehicle To save positions to the 1 and 2 personalization menu, memory 1 buttons: If the vehicle is OFF or not in or 2 positions are recalled in the P (Park), press and hold "1,"...
Page 67: Heated And Cooled Front
Seats and Restraints Easy Exit Recall Obstructions feature not recalling for two seconds. Then try recalling If programmed on in the vehicle If something has blocked the driver the exit position again. personalization menu, the easy exit seat and/or adjustable pedals while feature automatically moves the recalling a memory position, the If the memory position is still not...
Page 68 Seats and Restraints ignition is turned on. Press the Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) heated or cooled seat button to use passenger seat cushion and the heated or cooled seats after the seatback. overheat. An overheated seat vehicle is started.
Page 69: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats To unfold the seat: 1. Push the seat cushion rearward Rear Seats (Double Cab while pulling the release strap loop under the seat cushion. Pull Full Bench) the seat cushion down until it latches. Folding the Rear Seat 2.
Page 70: Rear Seats (Split Bench)
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats (Split Bench) Warning Folding Rear Seat A safety belt that is improperly Either side of the rear seat can be routed, not properly attached, folded for added cargo space. or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 71: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work Warning (Continued) This section of the manual are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed. Do not allow properly. It also describes some passengers to ride in any area of things not to do with safety belts.
Page 72: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-13 bones take the forces from the Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts. That is why wearing all Canadian provinces, the law safety belts makes such good requires wearing safety belts. sense. How to Wear Safety Belts Questions and Answers About Properly Safety Belts...
Page 73: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull shoulder and across the chest. the belt across you. Do not let it If the vehicle is a regular cab, then These parts of the body are best get twisted.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-15 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. For the driver and front outboard 3.
Page 75 3-16 Seats and Restraints Adjust the height so the shoulder After the adjuster is set to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder desired position, try to move it down and not falling off of it. The belt without pushing the release button should be close to, but not to make sure it has locked into...
Page 76: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Pretensioners work only once. If the Safety Belt Use During pretensioners activate in a crash, Pregnancy they will need to be replaced, and the vehicle's safety belt system will Safety belts work for everyone, probably need other new parts. See including pregnant women.
Page 77: Lap Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 78: Safety System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-19 But if a safety belt is not long crash. They can rip apart under Replacing Safety Belt enough, your dealer will order you impact forces. If a belt is torn or System Parts after a an extender. When you go in to frayed, get a new one right away.
Page 79: Airbag System
3-20 Seats and Restraints See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG is on the center of the The vehicle has the following replaced. steering wheel for the driver and on airbags: the instrument panel for the front New parts and repairs may be...
Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Warning (Continued) Warning Warning with airbags. Airbags are Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, designed to work with safety force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when belts, not replace them.
Page 81: Where Are The Airbags
3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. If the vehicle has seat-mounted side The driver frontal airbag is in the impact airbags for the driver and center of the steering wheel.
Page 82: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-23 When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? or it might force the object into This vehicle is equipped with that person causing severe injury airbags. See Airbag System on or even death. The path of an page 3-20.
Page 83 3-24 Seats and Restraints It depends on what is hit, the have a seat position sensor that severe side crashes depending on direction of the impact, and how enables the sensing system to the location of the impact. In quickly the vehicle slows down. monitor the position of the driver addition, these roof-rail airbags are seat.
Page 84: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 roof-rail airbags are rollover capable. If the airbags are rollover How Does an Airbag capable, both roof-rail airbags will capable, both roof-rail airbags will Restrain? also inflate if the sensing system also inflate if the sensing system predicts that the vehicle is about to predicts that the vehicle is about to In moderate to severe frontal or...
Page 85: What Will You See After An
3-26 Seats and Restraints But airbags would not help in many be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may types of collisions, primarily from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn because the occupant's motion is airbags.
Page 86: Airbag On-Off Switch
Seats and Restraints 3-27 other parts. The service manual Warning (Continued) for the vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. concealed damage that could The vehicle has a crash sensing make it difficult to safely operate and diagnostic module which the vehicle.
Page 87 3-28 Seats and Restraints The infant has a medical Medical Condition. A passenger Warning (Continued) condition which, according to the has a medical condition which, infant's physician, makes it according to his or her physician: Do not turn off the front outboard necessary for the infant to ride in Causes the passenger airbag to passenger frontal airbag unless...
Page 88: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-29 frontal airbag is off, after the system panel endcap. If there is an airbag check is completed. The airbag off on-off switch, the vehicle does not light will come on and stay on to let have a passenger sensing system. you know that the front outboard See Airbag On-Off Switch on passenger frontal airbag is off.
Page 89 3-30 Seats and Restraints word ON or OFF, or the symbol for Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) on or off, will be visible. See the front. This is because the risk to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator the rear-facing child is so great, inflate under some unusual on page 5-20.
Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The passenger sensing system is person of adult size is sitting Warning (Continued) designed to turn off the front properly in the front outboard outboard passenger frontal airbag if: passenger seat. with the airbag system. To help When the passenger sensing The front outboard passenger avoid injury to yourself or others,...
Page 91 3-32 Seats and Restraints 3. Remove any additional items 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an from the seat such as blankets, restraint and restarting the Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-33 2. Remove any additional material A thick layer of additional material, Warning from the seat, such as blankets, such as a blanket or cushion, cushions, seat covers, seat or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 93: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-34 Seats and Restraints diagnostic module, steering wheel, Warning Warning instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the garnish trim, overhead console, passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the front sensors, side impact sensors, passenger seat cushion and...
Page 94: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-35 could either prevent proper the modifications will affect the Caution (Continued) deployment of the passenger vehicle's airbag system, or if you airbag(s) or prevent the passenger have questions about whether the covering and/or airbag module sensing system from properly airbag system will be affected if the replaced.
Page 95: Child Restraints
3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that Warning (Continued) come with the booster seat state the weight and height limitations for that Older Children inspected and any necessary booster. Use a booster seat with a replacements made as soon as lap-shoulder belt until the child possible.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort maintained for the length of the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on trip? If yes, continue. If no, page 3-14. return to the booster seat. According to accident statistics, If you have the choice, a child children are safer when properly...
Page 97: Infants And Young
3-38 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Children the way back into the retractor, The child could move too far Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is forward increasing the chance of protection! This includes infants and wrapped around a child s neck.
Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Warning Warning (Continued) Never hold an infant or a child If you must secure a while riding in a vehicle. Due to forward-facing child restraint in crash forces, an infant or a child the front outboard seat, always will become so heavy it is not move the front passenger seat as possible to hold it during a crash.
Page 99 3-40 Seats and Restraints restraint should take into Warning Warning (Continued) consideration not only the child's weight, height, and age but also To reduce the risk of neck and In a crash, the belt would apply whether or not the restraint will head injury during a crash, infants be compatible with the motor force on a body area that is...
Page 100: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-41 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 101: Where To Put The Restraint
3-42 Seats and Restraints 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 102 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Whenever possible, children age Warning Warning (Continued) 12 and under should be secured in a rear seating position. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints If a child restraint is secured in the restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag front outboard passenger seat, and...
Page 103: Latch System
3-44 Seats and Restraints Do not use child restraints in the rear-facing child restraint should not In order to use the LATCH system in center front seat position. be installed in the vehicle, even if your vehicle, you need a child the airbag is off.
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-45 When installing a child restraint with Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor.
Page 105: Lower Anchor/Top Tether Anchor Locations
3-46 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-47 has two labels near the crease Child Restraints (Front Passenger between the seatback and the seat Seat) on page 3-61 for more cushion. information. For double cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.
Page 107: System
3-48 Seats and Restraints Be sure to read the following Securing a Child Restraint instructions to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops. System Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor Warning if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if...
Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-49 Warning Warning (Continued) Caution Do not attach more than one child pulled all the way out of the Do not let the LATCH restraint to a single anchor, retractor. It unlocks when the attachments rub against the except for the center top tether shoulder belt is allowed to go all vehicle s safety belts.
Page 109 3-50 Seats and Restraints secure the restraints. Some recommends that the top tether 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten restraints also use another vehicle be attached, attach and tighten the top tether according to anchor to secure a top tether. the top tether to the top tether your child restraint anchor, if your vehicle has one.
Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-51 2. Secure the child restraint in the Crew Cab Models right front seating position with 1. Attach and tighten the lower the vehicle safety belts. See attachments to the lower Securing Child Restraints anchors. If the child restraint (Center Front Seat) on does not have lower page 3-57 or Securing Child...
Page 111 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2. For forward-facing child 2.1.3. Then attach the top restraints, attach and tighten the tether (4) to the top top tether to the top tether tether anchor (loop), if your vehicle has anchor (loop) (1) at one.
Page 112 Seats and Restraints 3-53 through the loop on three rear seating positions at attachments or the desired the passenger side the same time, following the seating position does not have and behind the routing instructions above. lower anchors, secure the child inboard restraint with the top tether and 4.
Page 113 3-54 Seats and Restraints 3. For forward-facing child 3.1.3. Then attach the top restraints, attach and tighten the tether (4) to the top top tether to the top tether tether anchor (loop). Follow the child anchor (loop) (1) at restraint instructions, the vehicle the center rear LATCH anchor weight limits seating position.
Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-55 3.3.2. Route the top 5. Before placing a child in the To reinstall the headrest: tether (4) through the child restraint, make sure it is loop on the securely held in place. To check, passenger side. grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to 3.3.3.
Page 115: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-56 Seats and Restraints To remove the headrest: To reinstall the headrest: 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.
Page 116: Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child (Center Front Seat) Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-44 for how and child restraint when and as the Warning...
Page 117 3-58 Seats and Restraints 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 118 Seats and Restraints 3-59 7. For forward-facing child If the top tether is attached to a top restraints, attach and tighten the tether anchor, disconnect it. top tether to the top tether Reinstall the headrest before the anchor (loop). Refer to the child seating position is used.
Page 119 3-60 Seats and Restraints 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 3-44 for more information on using the top tether anchors.
Page 120: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
Seats and Restraints 3-61 in place, the headrest may be In addition, the vehicle may have a Warning (Continued) removed. See your dealer for passenger sensing system which is assistance with removal, and store designed to turn off the front injured or killed if the front the removed headrest in a secure outboard passenger frontal airbag...
Page 121 3-62 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the 2. Put the child restraint on Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap the seat. must be anchored. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the front outboard seat, always In Canada, the law requires that the lap and shoulder portions of move the front passenger seat as...
Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-63 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 123 3-64 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a If a child restraint has been installed Never put a rear-facing child seat in rear seat and the child restraint and the on indicator is lit, see If the the front.
Page 124 Seats and Restraints 3-65 that the top tether be anchored, or if Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap deploy under some unusual passenger frontal airbag could must be anchored. circumstance, even though it is inflate even though the airbag In Canada, the law requires that...
Page 125 3-66 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 4. Push the latch plate into the 5.
Page 126 Seats and Restraints 3-67 7. If your vehicle does not have a when you remove the child restraint rear seat and your child restraint from the vehicle unless the person has a top tether, follow the who will be sitting there is a member child restraint manufacturer's of a passenger airbag risk group.
Page 127 3-68 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. because the back of the In Canada, the law requires that rear-facing child restraint would forward-facing child restraints have be very close to the inflating a top tether, and that the tether be airbag.
Page 128 Seats and Restraints 3-69 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-44 for more information on using the top tether anchors.
Page 129 3-70 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 130: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Glove Box ....4-1 objects in storage compartments.
Page 131: Cupholders
Storage Uplevel Sunglasses Storage Center Console Storage If equipped, the cupholder in the center console is removable and can be repositioned. Lift the cupholder from the sides to remove it. Insert the cupholder between the guides on the console and push down to secure it.
Page 132: Floor Console Storage
Storage 8. SD Card Reader Floor Console Storage Additional Storage 9. Auxiliary Jack Features 10. Latch Cargo Tie-Downs 11. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Press the latch (10) and lift the armrest to open the main storage compartment. There is an open storage compartment on the rear of the center console.
Page 133 Storage 2. Turn the tie-down loop clockwise 3. Push the backing plate against Caution to tighten. The tie-down will be the truck bed wall. This allows hard to turn until the toggle the toggle nut to spin. The truck bed walls will collapse if moves past the installation point 4.
Page 134 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-16 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-29 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-17 Lamps On Reminder .
Page 135: Controls
Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages ..5-41 Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Security Messages ..5-41 Wheel Steering System Steering Wheel Messages ....5-41 Adjustment Tire Messages .
Page 136: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to ® (Talk): For vehicles with OnStar move the steering wheel up or ® or a Bluetooth system, press to down, then release the lever to interact with those systems. See lock the wheel in place.
Page 137: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-38. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.
Page 138: Compass
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass Clock The vehicle may have a compass Setting the Time and Date with Warning display on the Driver Information Faceplate Controls Center (DIC). The compass receives In freezing weather, do not use To set the time or date: its heading and other information the washer until the windshield is from the Global Positioning...
Page 139: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: Auto Set requires an OnStar Power Outlets subscription. 1. Select SETTINGS from the Accessory power outlets can be Home Page, then select Time If auto timing is set, the time used to plug in electrical equipment, and Date.
Page 140 Instruments and Controls The power outlets on the center When adding electrical equipment, Caution stack and in front of the cupholders be sure to follow the proper are powered at all times. The power installation instructions included with Leaving electrical equipment outlets inside the storage area and the equipment.
Page 141 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light the following, and may not work Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in properly if they are plugged in: ON/RUN, equipment requiring less Equipment with high initial peak...
Page 142: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 143: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
Page 144 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Uplevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
Page 145 5-12 Instruments and Controls Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster) calls, scroll through contacts, select selected Driver Information from the favorites, or change the There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be phone source. If there is an active in the center of the instrument viewed.
Page 146: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Tachometer Info Pages: Press while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per be displayed in the Info app.
Page 147: Fuel Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls The gauge moves a little while Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel turning a corner or speeding up. gauge indicates about how much fuel is left in the tank. The gauge takes a few seconds to stabilize after the ignition is There is an arrow near the fuel turned on, and goes back to...
Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-15 A reading outside the normal Caution (Continued) operating range can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some Check the oil level as soon as other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as possible.
Page 149: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Temperature Gauge English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine When the ignition is on, this gauge Metric coolant. indicates the battery voltage. While driving under normal When the engine is running, this operating conditions, if the needle gauge shows the condition of the moves into the red warning area,...
Page 150: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-17 The voltmeter gauge may also read Readings outside the normal times if the driver remains or lower when in fuel economy mode. operating range indicate a possible becomes unbuckled while the This is normal. problem in the electrical system. vehicle is moving.
Page 151: Airbag Readiness Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls cycle continues several times if the and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) passenger remains or becomes information on the airbag system, unbuckled while the vehicle is see Airbag System on page 3-20. without a crash. To help avoid moving.
Page 152 Instruments and Controls 5-19 instrument panel endcap, the OFF Warning (Continued) indicator light or the off symbol will come on and stay on as a reminder have the extra protection of an that the airbag has been turned off. airbag. In a crash, the airbag will This light will go off when the airbag not be able to inflate and help has been turned on.
Page 153: Passenger Airbag Status
5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status Warning (Continued) Indicator passenger frontal airbag could If the vehicle has one of the inflate even though the airbag following indicators, then the vehicle on-off switch is turned off. has a passenger sensing system for the front outboard passenger To help avoid injury to yourself or United States...
Page 154: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the word ON or the on symbol is When this light comes on, or is Warning (Continued) lit on the passenger airbag status flashing, the Driver Information indicator, it means that the front Center (DIC) also displays a Light on page 5-18 for more outboard passenger frontal airbag is message.
Page 155 5-22 Instruments and Controls Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) the vehicle fuel economy might to pass a required Emission not be as good, and the engine Inspection/Maintenance test. See might not run as smoothly. This Accessories and Modifications on could lead to costly repairs that page 10-3.
Page 156 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes safe place to stop and park the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle.
Page 157: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake while the engine is off. See your system warning light also comes on Light dealer for assistance in verifying when the parking brake is set. The proper operation of the light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists...
Page 158: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-25 vehicle needs service. A chime may The four-wheel-drive light comes on Warning (Continued) also sound when the light comes on when a vehicle with a manual steady. transfer case is shifted into the road and carefully stopped, four-wheel drive and the front axle If the ABS light is the only light on, have the vehicle towed for...
Page 159: Hill Descent Control Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Hill Descent Control Light If it does not come on, have the Traction Off Light vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction.
Page 160: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-50. Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
Page 161: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls A Driver Information Center (DIC) This light is near the fuel gauge and If the light stays on and the engine tire pressure message may also comes on briefly when the ignition is does not start, there could be a display.
Page 162: Front Fog Lamp Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) The DIC displays are shown in the center of the instrument cluster. The displays show the status of many vehicle systems. The trip odometer For vehicles with fog lamps, this For vehicles with cruise control, the reset stem in the instrument cluster...
Page 163 5-30 Instruments and Controls Hourmeter recent driving history and the See Tire Pressure Monitor System amount of fuel remaining in the fuel on page 10-63 and Tire Pressure Unit tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. Monitor Operation on page 10-64. Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy Remaining Oil Life...
Page 164: (Dic) (Uplevel)
Instruments and Controls 5-31 the oil has just been changed. bar graph. Dashes may appear in Driver Information Center It cannot be reset accurately until the TRAILER OUTPUT display if a (DIC) (Uplevel) the next oil change. To reset the trailer is not connected.
Page 165 5-32 Instruments and Controls This also shows the approximate : Press to move between 5. Press to move through average liters per 100 kilometers the interactive display zones in the the list of possible information (L/100 km) or miles per cluster.
Page 166 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the Oil Life display is active. See cylinders the vehicle is running on. ® the oil's remaining useful life. Engine Oil Life System on See Active Fuel Management If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is page 10-14.
Page 167: Vehicle Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls and the timer is running. To reset TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Vehicle Messages gain setting. This setting can be the timer to zero, press and hold Messages displayed on the DIC adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either while this display is active, or indicate the status of the vehicle or a trailer connected or disconnected.
Page 168: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY Brake System Messages CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW On some vehicles, this message BATTERY LOW START This message is displayed when the displays if there is a problem with VEHICLE brake fluid level is low.
Page 169: Compass Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls When this message displays, power Door Ajar Messages Engine Cooling System is no longer available to the trailer Messages DOOR OPEN brakes. A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays and a chime As soon as it is safe to do so, ENGINE TEMP may sound if a door is not fully carefully pull your vehicle over to...
Page 170: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 ENGINE OVERHEATING IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too engine oil becomes hotter than the engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 171: Engine Power Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime may sound when the cooling system may sound if the fuel level is low.
Page 172: Object Detection System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Object Detection System when it is temporarily unavailable. SERVICE PARKING ASSIST The LDW system does not need Messages This message displays if there is a service. problem with the Parking Assist FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the system.
Page 173 5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL OFF STABILITRAK OFF may also display when the stability control CONTROL This message displays when the has been automatically disabled. traction control has been turned off. This message displays when there The following conditions can cause See Traction Control/Electronic is a problem with the Traction this message to appear:...
Page 174: Safety Belt Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Airbag System Messages If this happens, remove the object Security Messages from the seat or buckle the SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT safety belt. SYSTEM This message displays if there is a If the driver or front outboard problem with the airbag system.
Page 175: Tire Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls or appears repeatedly, take the If the warning comes on and stays TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD vehicle to your dealer for service. on, there may be a problem with the AIR TO TIRE See Steering on page 9-4. TPMS.
Page 176: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Transmission Messages FOR 4WD LOW SLOW TO XXX GRADE BRAKING ON This message displays when grade If a four-wheel drive shift into 4 is 4WD OFF braking has been enabled with the requested, but the vehicle speed is If equipped with four-wheel drive, Tow/Haul Mode button on the end of too high, this message will display...
Page 177: Vehicle Reminder
5-44 Instruments and Controls SHIFT DENIED TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages This message displays when the shift lever is in M (Manual Mode) This message displays and a chime CHECK TRAILER WIRING and a transmission range has been may sound if the transmission fluid selected that is unavailable at the in the vehicle gets hot.
Page 178: Vehicle Speed Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after Washer Fluid Messages carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also WASHER FLUID LOW ADD side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
Page 179: Vehicle Personalization
5-46 Instruments and Controls Return to Factory Settings Vehicle 3. Press BACK on the faceplate Software Information or the screen button to return Personalization to the previous menu or exit. Detailed information for each menu Use the audio system controls to follows.
Page 180 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Teen Driver Speed Limiter 2. Press Enter to go to the Key Registration confirmation screen. Teen Driver Speed Warning This allows the key to be registered. 3. Re-enter the four-digit code. See Register or Unregister a Key Audio Volume Limit in Teen Driver on page 7-47.
Page 181 5-48 Instruments and Controls Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Manage Favorites Maximum Startup Volume Climate and Air Quality This allows favorites to be edited. This feature sets the maximum See Manage Favorites in Radio startup volume. If the vehicle is Select and the following may Setup under Home Page on started and the volume is greater display:...
Page 182 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Park Assist Easy Exit Options Auto Mirror Folding If equipped, this feature can assist This allows the feature to be turned When on, the outside rearview in backing up and parking the on or off. See Memory Seats on mirrors will automatically fold or vehicle.
Page 183 5-50 Instruments and Controls Exit Lighting Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock This allows the selection of how Select and the following may This allows selection of which doors long the exterior lamps stay on display: will unlock when pressing on the when leaving the vehicle when it is RKE transmitter.
Page 184 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Select All Doors or Driver Pair New Device Voice Mail Numbers Door Only. Select to pair a new device. See This feature displays the voice mail Pairing in Infotainment Controls number for all connected phones. Passive Door Lock under Bluetooth (Voice Recognition To change the voice mail number, This feature can be turned on or off,...
Page 185 5-52 Instruments and Controls Display Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data Select to turn Off or On. See This allows selection to clear all Select and the following may Assistance Systems for Parking or private information from the vehicle. display: Backing on page 9-57.
Page 186: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-53 Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
Page 187 5-54 Instruments and Controls 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Page 188: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-55 does not flash, press and hold This may not be long enough for the Universal Remote System the same button a second time Universal Remote system to pick up Operation for two seconds, then release it. the signal during programming.
Page 189 5-56 Instruments and Controls Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
Page 190: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-6 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 191: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically turned on while the vehicle is off, Headlamp High/ turns on the headlamps, parking the headlamps will stay on for Low-Beam Changer lamps, taillamps, instrument panel 10 minutes before turning off to lights, roof marker lamps (if prevent the battery from being (Headlamp High/Low-Beam equipped), front/rear sidemarker...
Page 192: Daytime Running
Lighting to pass. It works even if the The DRL system comes on when Automatic Headlamp headlamps are in the automatic the following conditions are met: System position. The ignition is on. When the exterior lamp control is To use it, pull the turn signal lever The exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough toward you, then release it.
Page 193: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change the headlamps will turn off or may Signals change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
Page 194: Fog Lamps
Lighting one second will cause the turn Fog Lamps When the headlamps are changed signals to flash until the lever is to high beam, the fog lamps go off. released. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will come The lever returns to its starting on again.
Page 195: Interior Lighting
Lighting When the wiring is connected to an Interior Lighting Cargo Lamp auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, pressing the bottom of the button Instrument Panel will activate the lamp and illuminate Illumination Control an indicator light at the bottom of this button. Pressing the top of the button will turn off the roof-mounted lamp and indicator.
Page 196: Dome Lamps
Lighting The lights on the outside rearview DOOR: The lamps come on mirrors turn on if the shift lever is in automatically when a door is the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), opened. or P (Park) position. ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Press...
Page 197: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Load Management The interior lamps, headlamps, Entry Lighting parking lamps, back-up lamps, and The vehicle has Electric Power license plate lamps come on when Management (EPM), which The vehicle has an illuminated entry the key is removed from the estimates the battery's temperature feature.
Page 198: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this This feature shuts off the dome and high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output reading lamps, if they are left on for This is because the generator...
Page 199 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 200 Infotainment System Infotainment Navigation Introduction ® OnStar System ... . . 7-22 System Infotainment Voice Recognition Voice Recognition ... 7-24 Base radio information is included in this manual.
Page 201: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up phone numbers in The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature advance so they can be called features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to easily by pressing a single distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's button or by using a single voice functions when driving.
Page 202: Overview
Infotainment System Overview Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls, if equipped. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. Radio with CD...
Page 203 Infotainment System Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 5. MEDIA Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD card, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, if equipped. 6. RADIO Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. Radio with TONE (Seek) (Favorite Pages)
Page 204: Home Page
Infotainment System AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If Home Page (Home Page) Equipped): Press Press to go to the Home Home Page Features to seek to the previous or Page from any point in the next strong station. The infotainment system displays a system.
Page 205 Infotainment System PHONE: Select the PHONE screen Setting Radio Preferences 4. Enter the four-digit code to icon to display the Phone main unlock the system. Select the SETTINGS screen icon page. See Bluetooth (Voice Select BACK to go back to to display the Settings menu and Recognition - Base Connected the previous menu.
Page 206 Infotainment System Radio Setup number from 5 25 to manually Park Assist Symbols (If adjust the number of favorites Equipped): This feature will display Press the RADIO button and the shown. symbols where objects are detected following may display: by the Rear Parking Assist system. Audible Touch Feedback (If Manage Favorites: Select Park Assist Symbols, then...
Page 207: Software Updates
RADIO button Website Information the front speakers and to the to toggle to the desired broadcast right for more sound from the In the U.S., see www.gmc.com source. rear speakers. The middle In Canada, see www.gmc.gm.ca position balances the sound between the front and rear In Mexico, www.gmc.com.mx...
Page 208 Infotainment System DSP: If equipped with a Bose Auto Volume: If equipped, this Also see the radio settings common ® Surround sound system, it will feature adjusts the volume based on for all sources earlier in this section. have three DSP modes the vehicle speed.
Page 209: Satellite Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Mixed-Audio Favorites See www.siriusxmradio.com or If there is interference or static, call 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or unplug the item from the accessory Media (if equipped) and Broadcast see www.xmradio.ca or call power outlet. favorites can be stored. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). To display the favorites page, press When SiriusXM is active, the on the radio faceplate.
Page 210: Fixed Mast Antenna
Infotainment System 7-11 SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna becomes slightly bent, stations. To set up an account, straighten it out by hand. If it is or for more information, go to Service badly bent, replace it. www.pandora.com. Pandora may If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite not be available in Canada or Occasionally check that the antenna Radio Service provides digital radio...
Page 211 7-12 Infotainment System the stations before connecting to the 1. Pair the phone using Bluetooth. Pandora Features vehicle. The Pandora icon will be 2. Launch Pandora by selecting Pandora service has features to rate available on the Home Page. Pandora on the Home Page. tracks, skip tracks, or change stations.
Page 212 Infotainment System 7-13 For Android and BlackBerry 2. Take the Remote Keyless Entry (Play/Pause): Select to play devices, check that the device is (RKE) transmitter at least 6 m or pause playback. paired with the vehicle, and (20 ft) away from the vehicle. Pandora Skip Limit whether the device displays in 3.
Page 213 7-14 Infotainment System Loss of Audio check the volume setting on No skips remaining for this both phone/device and the station or permitted during Loss of Pandora audio can happen Infotainment system. advertisements: in different ways: The maximum Pandora skip limit Common Pandora Messages Weak or lost data connection.
Page 214: Audio Players
Infotainment System 7-15 Audio Players There can be increased skipping, damaged or improperly loaded, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or there is an error and the disc difficulty in loading and ejecting. ejects. CD Player If these problems occur, check the Playing an Audio CD disc for damage or try a known If the vehicle is equipped with a CD...
Page 215 7-16 Infotainment System Press and hold to fast reverse CD Menu Error Messages through a track. Release the While on the CD main page, press If Disc Error displays and/or the disc button to return to playing the MENU knob to display the CD comes out, it could be for one of the speed.
Page 216: Usb Port
Infotainment System 7-17 Maximum number of folders: If Disc Player Error displays, it could USB Port eight folders with 255 files per be for one of the following reasons: folder. Playing from a USB The player temperature is Maximum of 1,000 files on A USB mass storage device or too high.
Page 217 7-18 Infotainment System iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, While the USB source is active, See Tone Settings under Playing iPhone 4 press the corresponding faceplate an Audio CD in CD Player on button for the icons on the screen to page 7-15. There may be problems with operate USB function: operation and function in the...
Page 218 Infotainment System 7-19 The music information displays on Tone Settings: Select to adjust 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the radio s display and begins Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, and press to select the song playing through the vehicle s audio Fade, and EQ (Equalizer).
Page 219: Sd Card Reader
7-20 Infotainment System 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Songs: Playing Music from the SD Card and press to select an album 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight An SD card is played the same way name to view a list of all songs and press to view a list of all a USB device is played.
Page 220: Bluetooth Audio
Infotainment System 7-21 MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this To play music via Bluetooth: to scroll through all of the available feature adjusts the pre-defined 1. Power on the device, and pair to audio source screens, until the AUX equalizer settings.
Page 221: Navigation Onstar ® System
7-22 Infotainment System Manage Bluetooth Devices: Select Navigation Press the button below the to go to the Bluetooth page to add MUTE screen button to mute the or delete devices. navigation directions. The previous ® OnStar System audio selection will play. The MUTE When selecting Bluetooth Audio, the ®...
Page 222 Infotainment System 7-23 Route Preview Press the button below the Route Preview PREV screen button to display Repeat the previous maneuver When the system is downloading a information, including distance route, the only option available is between it and the previous Cancel Route.
Page 223: Voice Recognition
7-24 Infotainment System Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to 1. Press on the steering wheel speak commands for completing the control to activate voice If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except recognition, or select on the for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad,...
Page 224 Infotainment System 7-25 3. Wait until after the beep Prompts and Screen Displays initiated by pressing on the completes, then clearly speak infotainment screen on the While a voice recognition session is one of the commands described center stack. active, there will be corresponding in this section.
Page 225 7-26 Infotainment System Usually Phone and Audio For best results: Using Voice Recognition for commands can be spoken in a List Options Listen for the prompt and wait single command. for the beep before saying a When a list is displayed, a voice For example, Call Dave Smith command or reply.
Page 226 Infotainment System 7-27 The screen returns back to the Tune to <AM frequency> AM : Pressing while the help prompt is screen where voice recognition Tune to the radio station whose playing will terminate the prompt was initiated. frequency is identified in the and a beep will be heard.
Page 227 7-28 Infotainment System Play Artist <artist name> : Play <device name> : Play Play Episode <episode Begin playback of the media music from a specific device name> : Begin playback of the selection identified in the command. identified by name. The device media selection identified in the name is the name displayed on the command.
Page 228 Infotainment System 7-29 system may limit the options of The restriction is that the command The access commands for playlists, voice recognition by not allowing Play Song must be spoken first; artists, and genres are prohibited selection of song titles by voice at the system will then ask for the song after the number of this type of the highest level if the number of...
Page 229: Bluetooth (Overview)
7-30 Infotainment System Pair Phone : Begins the Bluetooth Speech Recognition Phone Bluetooth pairing process. Follow (If Equipped) instructions on the radio display. Bluetooth (Overview) Voice Pass-Thru allows access to Switch Phone : Select a different the speech recognition commands Instructions for using the cell phone phone for outgoing calls.
Page 230 Infotainment System 7-31 duplicate or rarely used entries. Bluetooth Controls Warning (Continued) If possible, program speed dial Use the buttons on the instrument or other shortcuts. panel, faceplate, and the steering Taking your eyes off the road too Review the controls and wheel to operate the Bluetooth long or too often could cause a operation of the infotainment...
Page 231: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)
7-32 Infotainment System PHONE: Select to enter the phone How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Switching to Handset or main menu. See Bluetooth (Voice calm and natural voice. Hands-Free Mode Recognition - Base Connected Audio System To switch between handset mode Radio) on page 7-41 or Bluetooth and hands-free mode, use the (Overview) on page 7-30 or...
Page 232 Infotainment System 7-33 the cell phone changes or the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 6. If the phone prompts to accept cell phone is deleted from the to select Manage Phones. connection or allow phone book system. download, select Always Accept 3.
Page 233 7-34 Infotainment System 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu to make calls. See your cell phone DELETE screen button to delete manufacturer s user guide or Once a phone is connected and the highlighted device. contact your wireless provider to selected, the following may display: find out if this feature is supported 5.
Page 234 Infotainment System 7-35 To make a call using the 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the number. To call, press the Contacts menu: Recent Calls and press to button just below the CALL select. screen button. 1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to If necessary, select between Accepting or Declining a Call...
Page 235: Controls - Base Connected
7-36 Infotainment System Call Waiting Ending a Call From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight Active Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the Call and press to select. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 236 Different Phone after in this phone is not connected, calls can section. 5. Locate the device named GMC be made using OnStar Hands-Free IntelliLink in the list on the cell Calling, if available. See OnStar Pairing a Phone or Device phone.
Page 237 7-38 Infotainment System 6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu connection or allow phone book DROP screen button to Once a phone is connected and download, select always accept disconnect the highlighted selected, the following may display: and allow.
Page 238 Infotainment System 7-39 Making a Call Using Contacts The Recent Calls menu allows you 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight to access the phone numbers from Recent Calls and press to and Recent Calls the Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, select.
Page 239 7-40 Infotainment System the number. To call, press the Call Waiting Ending a Call button just below the CALL Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the screen button. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: the wireless service carrier to work.
Page 240: Bluetooth (Voice Recognition - Base Connected Radio)
Infotainment System 7-41 From the PHONE main menu, turn Using the Dial or Call Once connected, the person called the MENU knob to highlight Active Command will be heard through the audio Call and press to select. speakers. To call a number: Calling 911 Emergency (U.S.
Page 241 7-42 Infotainment System Using the Switch Phone Clearing the System 3. Say Pair. The system responds Command with instructions and a four-digit Unless information is deleted out of Personal Identification Number the vehicle Bluetooth system, it will 1. Press . The system responds (PIN).
Page 242 Infotainment System 7-43 This name will be used to Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say Change phone. indicate which phones are If the phone name to delete is If another cell phone is paired and connected to the unknown, see Listing All Paired found, the response will be vehicle.
Page 243 7-44 Infotainment System Delete All Name Tags: This 2. Say Digit Store. 2. Say Delete all name tags. command deletes all stored name 3. Say each digit, one at a time. Listing Stored Numbers tags in the Hands-Free Calling After each digit is entered, the Directory and the Destinations The list command will list all the system repeats back the digit it...
Page 244 Infotainment System 7-45 Using the Dial or Call 4. Say Dial or Call. Once connected, the person called Command will be heard through the audio Using the Digit Dial Command speakers. 1. Press . The system responds The digit dial command allows a Using the Re-dial Command Ready, followed by a tone.
Page 245 7-46 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the Dial or Call command To Transfer Audio from the to dial the number of the third Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Call waiting must be supported on party to be called. During a call with the audio in the the cell phone and enabled by the vehicle:...
Page 246: Teen Driver
Infotainment System 7-47 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Settings (DTMF) Tones Voice pass-thru allows access to the Teen Driver voice recognition commands on the The Bluetooth system can send cell phone. See your cell phone numbers and the numbers stored as If equipped, Teen Driver allows keys manufacturer's user guide to see if name tags during a call.
Page 247 7-48 Infotainment System Access or delete Report Card If the transmitter key is in the For Ignition keyed system: data or Teen Driver settings. pocket in the transmitter pocket, If the key is not registered, it will identify whether the Register or Unregister a Key select Register and follow the transmitter key is registered or...
Page 248: Trademarks And License Agreements
Infotainment System 7-49 Manage Settings Delete Report Card Data Trademarks and The PIN can be used to change The Report Card continues to save License Agreements these settings: data for all trips until the data is deleted using the PIN. FCC Information Audio Volume Limit: Allows a maximum radio volume to be set.
Page 249 7-50 Infotainment System ® ® iPod shuffle , and iPod touch Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade trademarks of Apple Inc., registered with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc.
Page 250 Infotainment System 7-51 Schedule I: Gracenote EULA Gracenote logo and logotype, and the restrictions set forth herein with the "Powered by Gracenote" logo respect to Gracenote Data shall are either registered trademarks or also apply to such content and such trademarks of Gracenote in the content providers shall be entitled to United States and/or other...
Page 251 7-52 Infotainment System Gracenote Data, the Gracenote accuracy of any Gracenote Data. USE OF THE GRACENOTE Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to SOFTWARE OR ANY Gracenote reserves all rights in delete data from the Gracenote GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Servers or to change data CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE...
Page 252 Infotainment System 7-53 Free Type Project Part C EULA expressly granted herein, and retain all right, title and interest in and to Portions of this software are Copyright 2013, Software Systems all copies of the Software, including copyright © 2013 The FreeType GmbH &...
Page 253 7-54 Infotainment System INCLUDING, WITHOUT UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, such technology outside of this LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES WHETHER IN TORT (INCLUDING product is prohibited without a OR CONDITIONS OF TITLE, NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT OR license from Microsoft. NON-INFRINGEMENT, OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGES, For more information on the MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS INCLUDING ANY DIRECT,...
Page 254: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with With this system, the heating and ventilation can be controlled. Heater Only) ....8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) .
Page 255 Climate Controls TEMP (Temperature Control): (Floor): Air is directed to the (Recirculation): Press to turn Turn clockwise or counterclockwise floor outlets, with some air directed on recirculation. An indicator light to increase or decrease the to the windshield, side window, and comes on.
Page 256 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) TEMP (Temperature Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. to increase or decrease the temperature inside the vehicle. (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
Page 257 Climate Controls comes on to show that outside is The rear window defogger only (Defog): This mode clears the on. When selected, air from outside works when the ignition is in ON/ windows of fog or moisture. Air is the vehicle circulates throughout the RUN.
Page 258: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be the fan speed, air delivery, air controlled. conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
Page 259 Climate Controls The recirculation light will not come Driver and Passenger Changing the mode cancels the on when automatically controlled. Temperature Control: The automatic operation and the system temperature can be adjusted goes into manual mode. Press Press to manually select separately for the driver and AUTO to return to automatic recirculation;...
Page 260 Climate Controls (Defrost): Press to clear the (Recirculation): Press to turn Caution windshield of fog or frost more on recirculation. An indicator light quickly. Air is directed to the comes on. Air is recirculated to Using a razor blade or sharp windshield and the side window quickly cool the inside of the object to clear the inside rear...
Page 261: Air Vents
Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior Air Vents temperature sensor behind the front Use the air vents in the center and grille. This sensor reads the outside on the side of the instrument panel air temperature and helps maintain to direct airflow.
Page 262: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment base of the windshield that could Air Filter block the flow of air into the vehicle. The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from Keep the path under the front outside air that is pulled into...
Page 263 8-10 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.
Page 264 Driving and Operating Driving and Fast Idle System ... . . 9-27 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control/Electronic Operating Power (RAP) ....9-28 Stability Control .
Page 265: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat E85 or FlexFuel ....9-66 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Filling the Tank ....9-66 distractions.
Page 266: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 267: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it If power steering assist is lost vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel, and is because the engine stops or a normally but do not pump the held in that position for an extended system malfunctions, the vehicle...
Page 268: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control Reduce speed before entering Skidding a curve. There are three types of skids that Maintain a reasonable steady correspond to the vehicle's three speed through the curve.
Page 269: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Before Driving Off-Road these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Have all necessary maintenance Ease your foot off the and service work completed. Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 270 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Caution Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. Keep cargo in the cargo area Operating the vehicle for Do not park over things that as far forward and as low as extended periods without the front burn.
Page 271 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep cannot be seen, get out of the backward with either the the vehicle headed straight vehicle and walk the hill before transmission or transfer case in down.
Page 272 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted steepness of the incline more restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift into P (Park), and If driving uphill when the with the uphill wheels, or if the...
Page 273 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) Caution or Ice Use a low gear when driving in vehicle could fall through the ice; Do not drive through standing the deeper the mud, the you and your passengers could water if it is deep enough to cover lower the gear.
Page 274: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 Check the body structure, steering, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) suspension, wheels, tires, and hydroplaning. The best advice is to exhaust system for damage and slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large check the fuel lines and cooling Other Rainy Weather Tips...
Page 275: Winter Driving
9-12 Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and (32°F) when freezing rain begins to transmission. fall, resulting in even less traction. loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in Shift to a lower gear when going engine running and the vehicle...
Page 276 Driving and Operating 9-13 curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning Warning (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 277: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating If it takes some time for help to gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Warning arrive, now and then when you run the forward and reverse directions the engine, push the accelerator causes a rocking motion that could If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs free the vehicle.
Page 278: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can cause loss of control and a carry. This weight is called the crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle.
Page 279 9-16 Driving and Operating open, you will find the label the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb attached below the door lock Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, post (striker). The Tire and this section.
Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) (1,000 lb) 2.
Page 281 9-18 Driving and Operating of the driver, passengers, and Rating (GVWR). The GVWR Warning cargo should never exceed the includes the weight of the vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and In the case of a sudden stop cargo. or collision, things carried in Certification/Tire Label the bed of your truck could...
Page 282 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. cause loss of control and a When you carry something crash. Overloading can also inside the vehicle, secure Warning shorten the life of the vehicle.
Page 283 9-20 Driving and Operating When using this upper load Add-On Equipment Maximum platform, be sure the load is When carrying removable items, * Equipment Weight securely tied down to prevent it a limit on how many people Ladder Rack 340 kg (750 lb) from shifting.
Page 284: Truck-Camper Loading
Driving and Operating 9-21 Loading Points equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com When carrying a slide-in for additional pickup box load camper, the total cargo load of bearing structural information. the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus: Truck-Camper Loading Everything added to the Information camper after it left the A vehicle-specific Truck-Camper...
Page 285 9-22 Driving and Operating Here is an example of proper of camper cargo, and the weight truck and camper match: of passengers in the camper. The total cargo load should not exceed the truck's cargo weight rating, and the camper's center of gravity (1) should fall within the truck's recommended center of gravity zone (2) when...
Page 286: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-23 and on the rear wheels Starting and Caution (Continued) separately to determine axle Operating loads. Individual axle loads broken in. Hard stops with should not exceed either of the new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In gross axle weight ratings premature wear and earlier (GAWR).
Page 287: Ignition Positions
9-24 Driving and Operating No adjustment to the pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition made when the vehicle is in the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ R (Reverse) or while using cruise adjustment is right for you.
Page 288 Driving and Operating 9-25 Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9-48. position lets things like the radio loss of power assist in the brake and the windshield wipers operate and steering systems and disable while the engine is off.
Page 289: Starting The Engine
9-26 Driving and Operating 4 (START): This is the position that Starting Procedure Caution starts the engine. When the engine 1. Turn the ignition key to START. starts, release the key. The ignition When the engine starts, let go of If the steering wheel is turned switch returns to ON/RUN for the key.
Page 290: Fast Idle System
Driving and Operating 9-27 Press and release the cruise engine and transmission gently Caution (Continued) control SET- button. Engine until the oil warms up and speed will be held at lubricates all moving parts. the cranking motor, and drain the approximately 1200 rpm.
Page 291: Retained Accessory
9-28 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory The APOs in the console or center An internal thermostat in the seat position are powered by RAP. plug-end of the cord may exist, Power (RAP) They will continue to work for up to which will prevent engine coolant 10 minutes after the key is turned heater operation at temperatures...
Page 292: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-29 3. Plug the cord into a normal, away from moving engine parts. Warning (Continued) grounded 110-volt AC outlet. If you do not, it could be damaged. overheat and cause a fire, Warning The length of time the heater should property damage, electric remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.
Page 293: Torque Lock
9-30 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Warning (Continued) the engine running, be sure the Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the free to roll, even if the shift lever parking brake is firmly set before Warning is in P (Park).
Page 294: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-31 When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always This vehicle may have the Safety the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an Belt Assurance System, which may you release the parking brake.
Page 295: Engine Exhaust
9-32 Driving and Operating When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings Warning the V4 mode, allowing the vehicle to in the vehicle body from achieve better fuel economy.
Page 296: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-33 Running the Vehicle Automatic especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an While Parked Transmission increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic Shifting Into Park on page 9-29.
Page 297 9-34 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-14. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
Page 298 Driving and Operating 9-35 Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.
Page 299: Manual Mode
9-36 Driving and Operating Normal Mode Grade Braking Kickdown Mode To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever to If equipped with a gasoline engine The accelerator pedal provides an M (Manual Mode). and an automatic transmission, additional downshift after pressing Normal Mode Grade Braking is through the kickdown feature.
Page 300 Driving and Operating 9-37 For example, when M5 is selected, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission 1 (First) through 5 (Fifth) gears are Gear before shifting from D automatically shifted by the (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) transmission, but 6 (Sixth) cannot be used until the plus/minus button Range after shifting from D on the shift lever is used to change...
Page 301: Tow/Haul Mode
9-38 Driving and Operating Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode the transmission shift pattern to Range Selection Mode is active. reduce shift cycling. This provides If equipped, Low Traction Mode See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-38. increased performance, vehicle assists in vehicle acceleration when control, and enhanced transmission While using Range Selection Mode,...
Page 302: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-39 Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking On vehicles with a diesel engine, Drive Systems Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking can Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking is be enabled or disabled by pressing Four-Wheel Drive only enabled while the Tow/Haul the Tow/Haul Mode button. Use the Mode is selected and the vehicle is exhaust brake and Tow/Haul Mode If equipped, four-wheel drive...
Page 303 9-40 Driving and Operating An indicator light comes on when Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning four-wheel drive is engaged. See ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See Four-Wheel-Drive Light on Traction Control/Electronic Stability Shifting the transfer case to page 5-25. Control on page 9-50.
Page 304 Driving and Operating 9-41 helps when driving on snowy or icy 3. Shift the transfer case shift lever shift lever before 4 can be roads, when off-roading, or when in one continuous motion. engaged, especially in cold plowing snow. weather. 4.
Page 305 9-42 Driving and Operating Electronic Transfer Case been turned while the vehicle was The settings are: off. To see the indicator, turn the N (Neutral): Use only when the knob to another position so that it vehicle needs to be towed. See matches the actual transfer case Recreational Vehicle Towing on setting.
Page 306 Driving and Operating 9-43 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN transmission in N (Neutral) and 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use and the vehicle must be stopped the ignition in ON/RUN. It is best when extra traction is needed. The or moving less than 5 km/h for the vehicle to be moving front axle engages and helps when...
Page 307 9-44 Driving and Operating 4. Shift the transmission to 10. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 6. Start the engine and shift the N (Neutral). transmission to the desired gear. Shifting Out of N (Neutral) Automatic Transfer Case 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . To shift: 6.
Page 308 Driving and Operating 9-45 knob may have been turned while AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel when driving off-road in deep sand, the vehicle was off. To see the Drive): Use when road surface deep mud, or deep snow, and while indicator, turn the knob to another traction conditions are variable.
Page 309 9-46 Driving and Operating If the transmission is in gear and/or Shifting Into 4 Caution moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), When 4 is engaged, keep vehicle the 4 indicator light will flash for Shifting the transmission into gear speed below 72 km/h (45 mph).
Page 310: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-47 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Brakes N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Recreational Vehicle Towing on Antilock Brake 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . page 10-94. System (ABS) 6.
Page 311: Parking Brake
9-48 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
Page 312: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-49 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is This vehicle has an HSA feature, Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in which may be useful when the can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle vehicle is stopped on a grade.
Page 313: Ride Control Systems
9-50 Driving and Operating There may be situations on minor Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the hills (less than 5% grade) with a driver in keeping the vehicle on the loaded vehicle or while pulling a intended path. Trailer Sway Control Traction Control/ trailer where HSA may activate.
Page 314 Driving and Operating 9-51 Turn on and stay on when either See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on Turning the Systems Off system is not working. page 9-14 and Turning the and On Systems Off and On later in this If either system fails to turn on or to section.
Page 315: Hill Descent
9-52 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on press and release the button. The Press to enable or disable HDC. if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h Vehicle speed must be below traction off light displayed in the (35 mph). Traction control will 50 km/h (31 mph).
Page 316: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-53 HDC will remain enabled between Cruise Control If equipped with an Allison or 22 and 60 km/h (14 and 37 mph); Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic With cruise control a speed of about however vehicle speed cannot be transmission, see Tow/Haul Mode 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be set or maintained in this range.
Page 317 9-54 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to Resuming a Set Speed set the speed and activate cruise If the cruise control is set at a control. If cruise control is already desired speed and then the brakes active, use to decrease vehicle are applied or is pressed, the speed.
Page 318 Driving and Operating 9-55 The speedometer reading can be Passing Another Vehicle While While going downhill: displayed in either English or metric Using Cruise Control Vehicles with a 6-speed units. See Instrument Cluster on Use the accelerator pedal to automatic transmission and a page 5-10.
Page 319: Driver Assistance Systems
9-56 Driving and Operating For other forms of Grade Braking, Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) see Automatic Transmission on Systems page 9-33 ,Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-38, and Hill Descent Control Under many conditions, these This vehicle may have features that (HDC) on page 9-52.
Page 320: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
Driving and Operating 9-57 Audible or Safety Alert Seat The RVC and RPA will not work properly if the tailgate is down. If the Some driver assistance features tailgate is down, do not use these alert the driver of obstacles by systems.
Page 321 9-58 Driving and Operating Displayed images may be farther or Warning (Continued) Warning closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that may result in injury, death, The parking assist system does are close to either corner of the or vehicle damage.
Page 322: Camera (Rvc)
Driving and Operating 9-59 the front or rear, or both sides of the be disabled. To turn the parking Safety Alert Seat will pulse five assist on again, select On in the times. Beeps for FPA are higher vehicle personalization menu. The pitched than for RPA.
Page 323: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
9-60 Driving and Operating Assistance Systems for Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Driving FCA is a warning system and If equipped, when driving the does not apply the brakes. When vehicle, Forward Collision Alert approaching a slower-moving or (FCA) and Lane Departure Warning stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, (LDW) can help to avoid a crash or or when following a vehicle too...
Page 324 Driving and Operating 9-61 Collision Alert When this Collision Alert occurs, the Warning (Continued) brake system may prepare for driver braking to occur more rapidly which or ice, or if the windshield is can cause a brief, mild deceleration. damaged. It may also not detect a Continue to apply the brake pedal vehicle on winding or hilly roads, as needed.
Page 325: Lane Departure
9-62 Driving and Operating Selecting the Alert Timing Consider traffic and weather Lane Departure conditions when selecting the alert Warning (LDW) timing. The range of selectable alert timing may not be appropriate for all If equipped, LDW may help avoid drivers and driving conditions.
Page 326 Driving and Operating 9-63 How the System Works When the System Does Not Warning (Continued) Seem to Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the windshield ahead of the rearview proper condition; or if the sun The system may not detect lanes as mirror.
Page 327: Fuel
9-64 Driving and Operating Fuel If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, knocking is heard when using E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasoline with a 91 octane rating or For diesel engine vehicles, see vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on higher, the engine needs service.
Page 328: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-65 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Caution Requirements Countries Do not use fuel containing If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries methanol. It can corrode metal California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.
Page 329: E85 Or Flexfuel
9-66 Driving and Operating gasoline additive recommended by Do not use the fuel if the ethanol Caution General Motors. It is available at content is greater than 85%. Fuel your dealer. mixtures that do not meet ASTM or Some additives are not CGSB specifications can affect Do not use additives with E85 or compatible with E85 or FlexFuel...
Page 330 Driving and Operating 9-67 The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Warning Warning (Continued) door on the driver side of the vehicle. Vehicles that have a Fuel can spray out if the fuel Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap is opened too quickly.
Page 331: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-68 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Filling a Portable Fuel Warning clockwise until it clicks. It will require Container more effort to turn the fuel cap on If a fire starts while you are the last turn as you tighten it. Make refueling, do not remove the Warning sure the cap is fully installed.
Page 332: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-69 Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning (Continued) and Towing Tips General Towing Driving with a Trailer Place the nozzle inside the fill Information opening of the container When towing a trailer: before dispensing fuel, and Only use towing equipment that has Become familiar with the state been designed for the vehicle.
Page 333 9-70 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 334 Driving and Operating 9-71 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
Page 335: Trailer Towing
9-72 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning (Continued) apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during well or even at all. The driver and the trip.
Page 336 Driving and Operating 9-73 See Vehicle Load Limits on Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) for page 9-15 for more information 2500 and 3500 series trucks is How heavy can a trailer safely be? about the vehicle's maximum load calculated assuming the tow vehicle capacity.
Page 337 9-74 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 4.3L V6 (b) 4.10 2 087 kg (4,600 lb) 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08...
Page 338 Driving and Operating 9-75 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.2L V8 3.23 4 219 kg (9,300 lb) 6 804 kg (15,000 lb) 6.2L V8 3.42 5 398 kg (11,900 lb) 8 029 kg (17,700 lb) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.3L V6 3.23 2 540 kg (5,600 lb)
Page 339 9-76 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 946 kg (8,700 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 1500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.42 3 266 kg (7,200 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08...
Page 340 Driving and Operating 9-77 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (b) 4.3L V6 3.42 3 221 kg (7,100 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 812 kg (6,200 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
Page 341 9-78 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 342 Driving and Operating 9-79 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Double Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 343 9-80 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 344 Driving and Operating 9-81 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer 4.10 6 396 kg (14,100 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 3500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb)
Page 345 9-82 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 445 kg (9,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
Page 346 Driving and Operating 9-83 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 305 kg (13,900 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 082 kg (9,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10...
Page 347 9-84 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) (a) The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment, and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.
Page 348 Driving and Operating 9-85 After loading the trailer, weigh the Maximum Tongue trailer and then the tongue, Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight separately, to see if the weights are 1500 Weight-Carrying 363 kg (800 lb) proper. If they are not, adjustments might be made by moving some 1500 Weight-Distributing...
Page 349: Towing Equipment
9-86 Driving and Operating a weight-distributing hitch, make Towing Equipment If a step-bumper hitch will be used, sure not to exceed the RGAWR the bumper could be damaged in Hitches before applying the weight sharp turns. Make sure there distribution spring bars. is ample room when turning to avoid The correct hitch equipment helps contact between the trailer and the...
Page 350 Driving and Operating 9-87 Weight Distributing Hitch Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 3175 kg (7,000 lb) Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s recommendation 1500 Over 3175 kg (7,000 lb) Required 2500/3500 Up to 8165 kg (18,000 lb) Optional Refer to trailer manufacturer s...
Page 351 9-88 Driving and Operating forward that it will contact the back step bumper, safety chains may be If equipped, this relay will be on the of the cab in sharp turns. This is attached to the attaching points on driver side of the vehicle, next to the especially important for short box the bumper;...
Page 352 Driving and Operating 9-89 Basic Trailer Wiring For vehicles equipped with Haul, turn on the headlamps as a heavy-duty trailering, the harness second way to boost the vehicle All regular, double cab, and crew connector is mounted in the bumper. system and charge the battery.
Page 353 9-90 Driving and Operating If the vehicle is equipped with the Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists heavy-duty trailering option, see when pulling a heavy trailer or a Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Package earlier in this section.
Page 354: Integrated Trailer Brake Control System
Driving and Operating 9-91 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is on the Trailer Brake all of these systems are fully when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control Panel on vehicles with an operational to ensure full at all will not cause damage. ITBC system.
Page 355 9-92 Driving and Operating Activate the Manual Trailer Trailer Brake Control Panel The Trailer Brake Control Panel is Brake Apply Lever. used along with the Trailer Brake Display Page on the Driver TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be Information Center (DIC) to adjust adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either and display power output to the a trailer connected or disconnected.
Page 356 Driving and Operating 9-93 A trailer without electric brakes The trailer's and the vehicle's brake Use the following to adjust Trailer is connected (no DIC message lamps will come on when either Gain for each towing condition: will display). vehicle brakes or manual trailer 1.
Page 357 9-94 Driving and Operating 3. Readjust Trailer Gain anytime CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This the trailer wiring. This message vehicle loading, trailer loading, message will display if: will also turn off if it is or road surface conditions acknowledged. The ITBC system first change or if trailer wheel lock-up determines connection to a To determine if the electrical fault is...
Page 358: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-95 continues over multiple ignition Trailer Sway Warning cycles, there is a problem with the Control (TSC) ITBC system. Have the vehicle Even if the vehicle is equipped serviced. Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a with TSC, trailer sway could result TSC feature.
Page 359: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-96 Driving and Operating Conversions and For information on wiring auxiliary Caution (Continued) switches, see www.gmupfitter.com Add-Ons or contact your dealer. vehicle was built to carry a snow plow, do not add one to the Adding a Snow Plow or Add-On Electrical vehicle.
Page 360 Driving and Operating 9-97 The snow plow manufacturer or The plow the vehicle can carry Here are some guidelines for safely installer can assist you in depends on many things, such as: carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: determining the amount of rear The options the vehicle came Make sure the weight on the ballast required, to help make...
Page 361 9-98 Driving and Operating The front axle reserve capacity for Where: the vehicle can be found in the W = Weight of added accessory lower right corner of the A = Distance that the accessory Certification/Tire label, as shown. is in front of the front axle W.B.
Page 362 Driving and Operating 9-99 This has the effect of reducing the The total vehicle reserve capacity Warning (Continued) load on the front. However, the front for the vehicle can be found in the GAWR, rear GAWR, and Gross lower right corner of the may be less than the front Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) must Certification/Tire label as shown...
Page 363: Pickup Conversion To
9-100 Driving and Operating Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a commercial or recreational body installed. Owners should be aware that, as manufactured, there are differences between a chassis cab and a pickup with the box removed which could affect vehicle safety.
Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-24 Headlamp Aiming Overheated Engine Headlamp Aiming ..10-39 Protection Bulb Replacement Operating Mode ... 10-26 General Information Bulb Replacement .
Page 365 10-2 Vehicle Care Electrical System Tire Pressure ....10-62 Tire Chains ....10-77 Tire Pressure for High-Speed If a Tire Goes Flat .
Page 366: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and For service and parts needs, visit exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock your dealer. You will receive many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability genuine GM parts and GM-trained...
Page 367: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Keep a record with all parts receipts work, use the proper service and list the mileage and the date of manual. It tells you much more any service work performed. See Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Maintenance Records on...
Page 368: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then To open the hood: bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, and push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
Page 369 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine...
Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 11. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting on page 10-90. See Jump Starting on Reservoir. See Adding Washer page 10-90. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2. Battery on page 10-32. page 10-28.
Page 371 10-8 Vehicle Care 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting on page 10-90. (Out of View). See Jump Starting Reservoir. See Adding Washer on page 10-90. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.
Page 373 10-10 Vehicle Care 6.0L V8 Engine...
Page 374: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 9. Remote Negative ( ) Location. Engine Oil Starting on page 10-90. See Jump Starting on For diesel engine vehicles, see page 10-90. 2. Battery on page 10-32. Engine Oil in the Duramax diesel 10.
Page 375: Checking Engine Oil
10-12 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil what kind of oil to use. For engine Warning oil crankcase capacity, see It is a good idea to check the engine Capacities and Specifications on oil level at each fuel fill. In order to The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-13 Add enough oil to put the level An oil of this viscosity grade will somewhere in the proper operating provide easier cold starting for the range. Push the dipstick all the way engine at extremely low back in when through. temperatures.
Page 377: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil not necessary for up to a year. The elements that can be unhealthy for engine oil and filter must be This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 378: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Reset the Engine Oil The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission as follows: Life System Fluid (6 Speed 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the Transmission) the engine off. engine oil is changed so that the When to Check and Change system can calculate the next...
Page 379: Transmission Fluid
10-16 Vehicle Care 5. Keep the engine running and Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) check the transmission fluid temperature on the Driver not be covered by the vehicle system parts, starting a fire. Information Center (DIC). See warranty. Always use the Too little fluid could cause the Driver Information Center (DIC) automatic transmission fluid listed...
Page 380 Vehicle Care 10-17 level. Perform the hot check 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 7. If the fluid level is in the procedure at the first opportunity. and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the Use this cold check procedure to the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then check fluid level when the...
Page 381: Transmission)
10-18 Vehicle Care 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. Safe operating level is within the Automatic Transmission at the rear of the engine HOT cross hatch band on the Fluid (8 Speed compartment, on the passenger dipstick. If the fluid level is not Transmission) side of the vehicle.
Page 382: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-19 See Engine Compartment Overview Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Caution on page 10-6 for the location of the Filter engine air cleaner/filter. Use of the incorrect automatic When to Inspect the Engine Air transmission fluid may damage Cleaner/Filter the vehicle, and the damage may not be covered by the vehicle...
Page 383: Cooling System
10-20 Vehicle Care 3. Disconnect the electrical Warning (Continued) connectors (2) and the connector harness from the cleaner not only cleans the air; it cover. helps to stop flames if the engine 4. Remove the four screws (1) on backfires. Use caution when top of the cover of the housing working on the engine and do not and lift up the cover.
Page 384: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-21 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution (Continued) keep hands, clothing, and tools Heater and radiator hoses, and vehicle warranty. Always use away from any engine other engine parts, can be very DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant cooling fan. hot. Do not touch them. If you do, in the vehicle.
Page 385 10-22 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. engine cooling parts. The repairs This mixture: Adding only plain water or some would not be covered by the...
Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-23 Checking Coolant Warning The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the You can be burned if you spill passenger side of the vehicle. See coolant on hot engine parts. Engine Compartment Overview on Coolant contains ethylene glycol page 10-6.
Page 387: Engine Overheating
10-24 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank mixture to the coolant surge tank Warning (Continued) pressure cap when the cooling until the level reaches the FULL system, including the coolant COLD mark. the cap when the cooling system, surge tank pressure cap and 5.
Page 388 Vehicle Care 10-25 If the decision is made not to lift the Caution Warning (Continued) hood when this warning appears, get service help right away. See Running the engine without from the engine if you see or hear Roadside Assistance Program on coolant may cause damage or a steam coming from it.
Page 389: Overheated Engine
10-26 Vehicle Care If there is an engine overheat If the temperature overheat gauge is If there is no sign of steam, idle the warning, but no steam is seen or no longer in the overheat zone or an engine for five minutes while heard, the problem may not be too overheat warning no longer parked.
Page 390: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-27 increases as the clutch more fully fans will change to low speed when Caution engages, so an increase in fan additional cooling is no longer noise may be heard. This is normal required. After driving in the overheated and should not be mistaken as the The electric engine cooling fans engine protection operating...
Page 391: Washer Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care When to Check Power Steering 5. Remove the cap again and look Washer Fluid at the fluid level on the dipstick. Fluid What to Use The level should be between the It is not necessary to regularly When windshield washer fluid needs ADD and FULL marks.
Page 392: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-29 Caution (Continued) Warning When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will manufacturer instructions for not work well. That could lead to adding water. a crash. When the brake wear Open the cap with the washer warning sound is heard, have the Fill the washer fluid tank only...
Page 393: Brake Fluid
10-30 Vehicle Care proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. There are only two reasons why the specifications in Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might brake fluid level in the reservoir Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly.
Page 394 Vehicle Care 10-31 Always clean the brake fluid Warning reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This If too much brake fluid is added, it helps keep dirt from entering the can spill on the engine and burn, reservoir.
Page 395: Battery
10-32 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the Caution (Continued) Warning black, negative ( ) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and charger. someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead kind of fluid.
Page 396: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-33 To get an accurate reading, the Front Axle vehicle should be on a level When to Check and Change surface. Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of It is not necessary to regularly the fill plug (1) hole, located on the check front axle fluid unless a leak transfer case, some lubricant will is suspected, or an unusual noise is...
Page 397: Rear Axle
10-34 Vehicle Care What to Use Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and level, it may appear lower than Lubricants on page 11-13 to normal because fluid has traveled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use.
Page 398: Noise Control System
Vehicle Care 10-35 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the proper level is from 17 mm to vehicle should be on a level 21 mm (0.6 in to 0.8 in) below surface. the bottom of the fill plug hole, located on the rear axle.
Page 399: Starter Switch Check
10-36 Vehicle Care Federal law prohibits the following Engine: Starter Switch Check acts or the causing thereof: Removal or rendering engine speed 1. The removal or rendering governor, if the vehicle has one, Warning inoperative so as to allow engine inoperative by any person, other speed to exceed manufacturer When you are doing this...
Page 400: Park Brake And P (Park)
Vehicle Care 10-37 Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check your dealer for service. Function Check Warning Ignition Transmission Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
Page 401: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) 2. Press the button (2) in the Caution (Continued) mechanism's holding ability: middle of the wiper arm With the engine running, shift to connector, and pull the wiper occurs would not be covered by P (Park).
Page 402: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-39 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-43. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.
Page 403: Fog Lamps
10-40 Vehicle Care Headlamp Fog Lamps Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) 1. Open the hood. To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 2. Remove the headlamp bulb 1. Locate the fog lamp under the assembly cover by turning it front bumper. counterclockwise.
Page 404: Taillamps, Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-41 Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the tailgate. Lamps 4. Pull the rear lamp assembly straight back to remove it from the vehicle. 5. Turn the bulb socket 2. Remove the two rear lamp Single Rear Wheel Lamp Shown, counterclockwise.
Page 405: Center High-Mounted
10-42 Vehicle Care Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 9. Push the rear lamp assembly straight in until it is seated against the vehicle. 1. Remove the two screws and lift off the lamp assembly. 10.
Page 406: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 10-43 Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Number High/Low-Beam HIR 2 Overload Headlamp (9012 LL) Back-Up Lamp 921 (W16W) Rear The vehicle has fuses to protect Back-Up Lamp* 1156 Sidemarker Lamp against an electrical system Cargo Lamp 921 (W16W)
Page 407: Fuses
10-44 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause The wiring circuits in the vehicle are the lamps to go on and off, or in protected from short circuits by If the vehicle has a diesel engine, some cases to remain off.
Page 408 Vehicle Care 10-45 Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
Page 409 10-46 Vehicle Care Micro Usage J-Case Usage Micro Fuses Usage J-Case Fuses (2 Pin) Fuses Cooling Fan 1 Electronic Trailer Brake Suspension Cooling Fan 2 Control Module Trailer Battery Fuel Pump Power Mini Fuses Usage Module J-Case Usage (2 Pin) Fuses Upfitter Switch 1 Trailer Stop/Turn...
Page 410 Vehicle Care 10-47 Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage (2 Pin) (2 Pin) (3 Pin) Back-up Lamps Fuel Injectors Air Conditioning B, Even Compressor Engine Control Module/ Module Ignition Oxygen Sensor B Battery Pack Air Conditioning Throttle Control Transmission Compressor Clutch Horn...
Page 411 10-48 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse The left instrument panel fuse block Micro Usage access door is on the driver side Block (Left) Relays edge of the instrument panel. Fuel Pump 2 Pull off the cover to access the Air Conditioning fuse block.
Page 412 Vehicle Care 10-49 The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage Accessory Power Outlet 2 SEO Retained Accessory Power Universal Garage Door Opener/Inside Rearview Mirror Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 5 Driver Window Switch/Mirror Switch...
Page 413 10-50 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Passive Entry Driver Power Seat Accessory Power Outlet 1/Cigarette Passive Start/Heater, Left Front Heated/ Lighter Ventilation, and Air Cooled Seat Conditioning Discrete Logic Ignition Right Front Heated/ Switch Spare Cooled Seats Switch Backlighting Spare Spare...
Page 414: Block
Vehicle Care 10-51 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
Page 415 10-52 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Airbag/Info features shown. Number Usage Export/Power Take Body Control Off/SEO Battery 1 Module 6 Accessory Power Outlet 3 Obstacle Detection/ Body Control USB Ports Module 7...
Page 416: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-53 Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the Every new GM vehicle has page 9-15. tread is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.
Page 417: All-Season Tires
10-54 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.
Page 418: All-Terrain Tires
Vehicle Care 10-55 is noted when the tires are particular tire's width, height, Caution (Continued) inspected. See Tire Inspection on aspect ratio, construction type, page 10-68. and service description. See the occur when coming into contact Tire Size illustration later in this with road hazards like potholes, Tire Sidewall Labeling section for more detail.
Page 419 10-56 Vehicle Care DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality proper inflation pressure. See Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire Full-Size Spare Tire on digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to page 10-89. manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear,...
Page 420: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-57 (2) TPC Spec (Tire U.S. Department of (6) Tire Ply Material The type Performance Criteria Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in Specification) Original Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. equipment tires designed to DOT Tire Date of (7) Single Tire Maximum GM's specific tire performance...
Page 421 10-58 Vehicle Care would mean that the tire's sidewall is 75 percent as high as it is wide. (4) Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire The letter R means radial ply (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire (1) Light Truck (LT-Metric)
Page 422: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-59 (LT-Metric) tire illustration, it (single/dual). The speed rating is Belt A rubber coated layer of would mean that the tire's the maximum speed a tire is cords between the plies and the sidewall is 75 percent as high as certified to carry a load.
Page 423 10-60 Vehicle Care maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation page 9-15.
Page 424 Vehicle Care 10-61 model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are moldings on the other sidewall determined by tire Speed Rating of the tire.
Page 425: Tire Pressure
10-62 Vehicle Care recommended inflation pressure. For additional information Caution (Continued) See Tire and Loading regarding how much weight the Information Label under Vehicle vehicle can carry, and an Reduced fuel economy. Load Limits on page 9-15. example of the Tire and Loading Overinflated tires, or tires that Information label, see Vehicle have too much air, can...
Page 426: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-63 Check the tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P275/55R20 or P285/50R20 size tires require when the tires are cold, meaning High-Speed Operation inflation pressure adjustment when the vehicle has not been driven driving the vehicle at speeds of for at least three hours or no Warning 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher.
Page 427: Operation
10-64 Vehicle Care Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety monthly when cold and inflated to ability. of reasons, including the installation the inflation pressure recommended of replacement or alternate tires or...
Page 428 Vehicle Care 10-65 and wheel assembly. The TPMS A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information label sensors monitor the air pressure in a specific tire displays in the Driver shows the size of the original the tires and transmit the tire Information Center (DIC).
Page 429 10-66 Vehicle Care Replacement tires or wheels do light and the DIC message Caution (Continued) not match the original equipment should go off after the road tire tires or wheels. Tires and wheels is replaced and the sensor the GM approved tire sealant other than those recommended matching process is performed available through your dealer or...
Page 430 Vehicle Care 10-67 should be performed after replacing The TPMS sensor matching 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel a spare tire with a road tire process is: DIC, press and hold the (Set/ containing the TPMS sensor. The Reset) button located in the 1.
Page 431: Tire Inspection
10-68 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot front tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 7. be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 9.
Page 432 Vehicle Care 10-69 See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-71 and Wheel Replacement on page 10-76. If your vehicle has dual rear wheels, also see Dual Tire Rotation on page 10-70. Use this rotation pattern when Use this rotation pattern when rotating the tires if the vehicle rotating the tires if the vehicle...
Page 433: Dual Tire Rotation
10-70 Vehicle Care Adjust the front and rear tires to Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation Tools under Tire Changing on pressure on the Tire and page 10-79. towel can be used; however, use Loading Information label after a scraper or wire brush later to Dual Tire Rotation...
Page 434: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-71 maintenance affect how fast aging Warning takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if If the vehicle is operated with a equipped, be replaced after six tire that is underinflated, the tire years, regardless of tread wear. The can overheat.
Page 435: Buying New Tires
10-72 Vehicle Care driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's axle set of worn tires, place the at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the new tires on the rear axle (two raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread for single rear wheels, four for...
Page 436: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-73 Vehicles that have a tire Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) pressure monitoring system could give an inaccurate vehicle damage. Use the after many miles of driving. low-pressure warning if non-TPC correct size, brand, and type A tire and/or wheel could fail Spec rated tires are installed.
Page 437: Uniform Tire Quality
10-74 Vehicle Care brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of control, electronic stability control, 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading or All-Wheel Drive, the performance or to some limited-production of these systems can also be Quality grades can be found tires.
Page 438: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-75 graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law.
Page 439: Wheel Replacement
10-76 Vehicle Care surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution (Continued) or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
Page 440: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-77 Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Caution driven may be unknown. It could parts. The area damaged by the If the vehicle does not have dual fail suddenly and cause a crash. tire chains could cause you to wheels and has a tire size other When replacing wheels, use a lose control of the vehicle and than 265/65R18, P265/65R18,...
Page 441: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-78 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
Page 442: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-79 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Tire Changing Warning (Continued) use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist in the placement of To help prevent the vehicle from the wheel blocks (1). Tools moving: 1.
Page 443 10-80 Vehicle Care 1. Turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head to release the jack from its holder. 2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. 3. Turn the wing nut used to retain the storage bag and tools counterclockwise to remove it.
Page 444 Vehicle Care 10-81 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) Continue to turn the wheel Pointed Down) and the two jack handle wrench until the spare tire can extensions (6), as shown. be pulled out from under the 2.
Page 445 10-82 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include If the vehicle has a center cap the jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), with wheel nut caps, the wheel Installing the Spare Tire the jack handle (3), the jack handle nut caps are designed to stay Use the following pictures and extensions (4), and the wheel...
Page 446 Vehicle Care 10-83 Front Position 1500 Models Front Position All Other Models 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the 4. If the flat tire is on the front of If the flat tire is on the front of wheel nuts.
Page 447 10-84 Vehicle Care Warning Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 448 Vehicle Care 10-85 the ground so there is enough Warning (Continued) Warning room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. changing a wheel, remove any Never use oil or grease on bolts rust or dirt from places where the or nuts because the nuts might wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 449 10-86 Vehicle Care Warning (Continued) Warning Caution (Continued) come off and cause a crash. Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper If any stud is damaged because incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See of a loose-running wheel, it could the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications on be that all of the studs are...
Page 450 Vehicle Care 10-87 Repeat this service whenever you Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the have a tire removed or serviced. vehicle in the spare tire carrier. and Tools See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2.
Page 451 10-88 Vehicle Care 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Tilt the wheel retainer plate down and through the center wheel.
Page 452: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-89 To store the jack and jack tools: 2. Tighten down the wing nut (3). If equipped with a temporary use full-size spare tire, it is indicated on 3. Assemble the wheel blocks (2) the tire sidewall. See Tire Sidewall and jack (7) together with the Labeling on page 10-55.
Page 453: Jump Starting
10-90 Vehicle Care The vehicle may have a different Jump Starting Caution size spare tire than the road tires For more information about the originally installed on the vehicle. Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-32.
Page 454 Vehicle Care 10-91 begin that, especially in cold before setting the parking brake. 5. Open the hood on the other weather, you may not be able to If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle and locate the get enough power from a single vehicle, be sure the transfer positive (+) and negative ( ) battery in another vehicle to start...
Page 455 10-92 Vehicle Care Do not connect positive (+) to Warning Warning negative ( ) or you will get a short that would damage the Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine battery and maybe other parts battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 456 Vehicle Care 10-93 8. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 9. Connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery.
Page 457: Towing The Vehicle
10-94 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle Caution If the jumper cables are Caution connected or removed in the Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting vehicle may cause damage. The may occur and damage the damage would not be covered by vehicle.
Page 458 Vehicle Care 10-95 Dolly towing is towing the vehicle Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not with two wheels on the ground and be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles two wheels on a dolly. ground. Follow the tow vehicle Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles manufacturer s instructions.
Page 459 10-96 Vehicle Care shifting the transmission to Warning Caution R (Reverse) and then to D (Drive). There should be no Shifting a four-wheel-drive If the steering column is locked, movement of the vehicle while vehicle's transfer case into vehicle damage may occur. shifting.
Page 460 Vehicle Care 10-97 5. Start the engine, then shift the Dolly Towing Caution (Continued) transfer case out of N (Neutral) Front Towing (Front Wheels Off to Two-Wheel Drive High. See warranty. Never tow the vehicle the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Four-Wheel Drive for directions Vehicles with the rear wheels on the on shifting out of N (Neutral).
Page 461 10-98 Vehicle Care Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 8. Release the parking brake only Warning the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive after the vehicle being towed is Vehicles firmly attached to the tow Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle. vehicle's transfer case into 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off...
Page 462: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-99 2. Set the parking brake. See To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive Appearance Care Parking Brake on page 9-48. vehicle from the rear: 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the Exterior Care dolly.
Page 463 10-100 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree products can be obtained from sap, bird droppings, chemicals from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 464 Vehicle Care 10-101 The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent a chemical spill to avoid permanent damage always follow these damage. Machine compounding or cleaning instructions: Spray-in bedliners can fade from aggressive polishing on a Be sure the molding is cool to oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty...
Page 465 10-102 Vehicle Care emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Caution instructions under "Washing the cloth or paper towel soaked with Vehicle" previously in this section. windshield washer fluid or a mild Failure to clean lamps properly detergent.
Page 466 Vehicle Care 10-103 Tires Caution Caution (Continued) Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Caution vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
Page 467: Interior Care
10-104 Vehicle Care 2500/3500 Series vehicles, at least with a clean cloth will make them Finish Damage every other engine oil change last longer, seal better, and not stick Quickly repair minor chips and lubricate the upper and lower or squeak. scratches with touch-up materials control arm ball joints.
Page 468 Vehicle Care 10-105 Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water.
Page 469 10-106 Vehicle Care Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Coated moldings should be cleaned. using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. When lightly soiled, wipe with a cleaner or spot lifter.
Page 470 Vehicle Care 10-107 Caution Caution (Continued) Caution Do not attach a device with a may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
Page 471: Floor Mats
10-108 Vehicle Care Do not use a floor mat if the Floor Mats vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver Warning side floor. Use the floor mat with the If a floor mat is the wrong size or correct side up.
Page 472: 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 473 11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven on reasonable road The Tire Rotation and Required Warning surfaces within legal driving Services are the responsibility of the limits. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Use the recommended fuel.
Page 474: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Passenger Compartment Air Filter When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule SOON message displays, have the The passenger compartment air engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services filter removes dust, pollen, and the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 475 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Visually inspect steering, Tire Rotation and Required blades for wear, cracking, suspension, and chassis Services Every 12 000 km/ or contamination. See Exterior components for damaged, loose, 7,500 mi Care on page 10-99. Replace or missing parts or signs of wear Rotate the tires, if recommended for worn or damaged wiper blades.
Page 476 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Visually inspect exhaust system Check ignition transmission lock. Visually inspect gas strut for and nearby heat shields for See Ignition Transmission Lock signs of wear, cracks, or other loose or damaged parts. Check on page 10-37. damage.
Page 477 11-6 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 478 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Footnotes Maintenance (4) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal page 10-20. (1) Or every two years, whichever (5) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. More frequent comes first.
Page 479 11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
Page 480 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Footnotes Maintenance (5) Extreme service. For vehicles Special Application Schedule Additional Required mainly driven off-road in four-wheel Services Services Severe drive or used in farming, mining, forestry, Department of Natural (1) Or every two years, whichever Vehicles with Dual Wheels: Resources (DNR), or snow plowing.
Page 481 11-10 Service and Maintenance Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 482 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
Page 483 11-12 Service and Maintenance Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
Page 484: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 485 11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission (6.2L with DEXRON -HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536, in 8-Speed transmission) Canada 19300537). ® Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 486 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Body Door Hinge Pins, Tailgate Canada 10953474). Hinge and Linkage, Fuel Door Hinge, Tailgate Handle Pivot Points, Hinges, Latch Bolt, and Linkage Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 487: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992...
Page 488: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-17 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 489 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 490 Service and Maintenance 11-19 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 491 11-20 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 492: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 493: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-13. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English...
Page 494: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 5.7 L 6.0 qt 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 8.0 L 8.5 qt 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L...
Page 495 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LV3) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 4.3L V6 (LV1) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 5.3L V8 (L83) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.0L V8 (L96) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 (L86)
Page 496: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines 6.0L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement.
Page 497 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 498: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 499 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 500: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 501: Online Owner Center
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 502: Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 503 Road or Highway: Tow to the General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty Services Not Included in GMC reserve the right to make any service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
Page 504: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, General Motors of Scheduling Service or changing of snow tires, Canada Limited requires Appointments chains, or other traction devices. pre-authorization, original detailed receipts, and a copy of When the vehicle requires warranty Service is not provided if a vehicle the repair orders.
Page 505: Courtesy Transportation
13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following...
Page 506: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
Page 507 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
Page 508: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
Page 509: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are available for current RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that and past model GM vehicles. vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that ORDER TOLL FREE: pressure monitoring and ignition...
Page 510: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 511: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: obstacle, data that will assist in how it is driven. For example, the understanding how a vehicle s GMC Customer Assistance Center vehicle uses computer modules to systems performed. The EDR is P.O. Box 33172 monitor and control engine and...
Page 512: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
Page 513 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 514: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Statement for more details including system limitations at OnStar Services...
Page 515: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.
Page 516: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
Page 517: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 518 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.
Page 519: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
Page 520 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 521 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can to function properly. These systems cause loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
Page 522 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access hereby granted, provided that the or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private above copyright notice and this without prior written authorization of communications without consent. permission notice appear in all the copyright holder. copies.
Page 523 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 524 INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-54 Check ......3-35 All-Terrain Tires .
Page 525 INDEX Automatic Bluetooth Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Headlamps, Front Turn Dimming Mirrors ....2-17 Overview ..7-30, 7-32, 7-36, 7-41, 7-42 Door Locks ....2-9 Signal, Sidemarker, and Bluetooth Audio .
Page 526: Center High-Mounted
INDEX Cargo Cleaning Coolant Tie-Downs ..... 4-3 Exterior Care ....10-99 Engine .
Page 527: Driver Information
INDEX Driving Electrical System Assistance Systems ..9-60 Engine Compartment Damage Repair, Collision ..13-9 Characteristics and Fuse Block ....10-44 Danger, Warnings, and Towing Tips .
Page 528 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire ..... . 10-78 Front Seats Overheated Protection Changing ....10-79 Adjustment .
Page 529 INDEX High-Beam On Light ... 5-28 High-Speed Operation ..10-63 Garage Door Opener ..5-53 Halogen Bulbs .
Page 530: Lane Departure Warning
INDEX Instrument Panel Lamps (cont'd) Lighting Dome ......6-7 Storage Area ....4-1 Entry .
Page 531: Recommended Fluids
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Object Detection System ..5-39 Tow/Haul Mode ....5-25 Maintenance Traction Control System Ride Control System ..5-39 Records .
Page 532: Onstar Additional
INDEX Monitor System, Tire OnStar ..... . . 13-15 ® Pressure ....10-63 OnStar Pandora Internet Radio .
Page 533: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
i-10 INDEX Port Radios Replacement Parts USB ......7-17 AM-FM Radio ....7-8 Airbags .
Page 534 INDEX i-11 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ..12-5 Seats Service (cont'd) Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Running the Vehicle While Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Parked .
Page 535 i-12 INDEX Starting the Engine ... . 9-26 System Tires (cont'd) Different Size ....10-73 Steering ......9-4 Forward Collision Fluid, Power .
Page 536 INDEX i-13 Towing Transportation Program, Driving Characteristics ..9-69 Courtesy ..... 13-8 Vehicle Equipment ....9-86 Trip Odometer .
Page 537 i-14 INDEX Windshield Wiper/Washer ....5-4 Warning Winter Brake System Light ...5-24 Driving ......9-12 Lane Departure (LDW) .

GMC 2015 Sierra Owner's Manual

Trademarks and License

In Brief 1-1 in Brief

Initial Drive Information

Vehicle Features

Performance and Maintenance

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks

Door Locks

Doors

Tailgate

Vehicle Security

Immobilizer

Exterior Mirrors

Interior Mirrors

Windows

3-1 Seats and

Head Restraints

Head Restraints

Rear Seats (Double Cab Full

Airbag System

Storage 4-1 Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments

Storage Compartments

Storage Compartments

Glove Box

Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Flash-To-Pass

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Daytime Running

Automatic Headlamp

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Auxiliary

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

6-10 Lighting Notes

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Voice Recognition

Phone

Settings

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Driver Assistance

Trailer Towing

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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