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2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual

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

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

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25

Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

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

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-28

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Luggage/Load Locations . . . . . . . 4-2

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-6

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-26

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-35

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-44

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-53

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-34

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-46

I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-29

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-39

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-50

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-52

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-56

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-58

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-65

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-71

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-88

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1

General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2

Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4

Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35

Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-38

Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40

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Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Wheels and Tires ... 10-49 Jump Starting ....10-86 Towing ..... . 10-91 Appearance Care .
Page 3 Helm, Incorporated CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Motors of Canada Limited for P.O. Box 07130 Emblem, AVALANCHE, and Z71 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it Detroit, MI 48207 are trademarks and/or service appears in this manual. marks of General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123 Keep this manual in the vehicle for subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7 In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-11 Navigation System ... 1-23 Sensing System for Driver Information Passenger Airbag .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. Dome Lamp Override. See Q. Climate Control Systems on Dome Lamps on page 6 7. page 8 1 (If Equipped). B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Dual Automatic Climate Control Signals on page 6 5.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive See Keys on page 2 2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2 3. This section provides a brief Remote Vehicle Start overview about some of the important features that may or may With this feature the engine can be not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Tailgate To cancel a remote start: If available, these switches are on Use the Remote Keyless the front doors. Entry (RKE) transmitter or power Aim the RKE transmitter at the door lock switch to lock and unlock : Press to unlock the doors.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats To adjust a power seat, if equipped: The power window switches are Move the seat forward or located on the driver door. In rearward by sliding the control To adjust the seat: addition, each passenger door has forward or rearward.
Page 13 In Brief On vehicles with four-way Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar lumbar, press and hold the front Manual Lumbar or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 14 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals under Power Seat To save into memory: Adjustment on page 3 4 and Vehicle 1. Adjust the driver seat and Personalization (With DIC Buttons) seatback recliner, both outside on page 5 44 for more information.
Page 16: Heated Seats
1-10 In Brief Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated : Press to heat the seatback only. Seats Front Seats : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Page 17: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
In Brief 1-11 Press the button once for the Safety Belts Sensing System for highest setting. With each press of Passenger Airbag the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, The passenger sensing system, and then to the off setting. The if equipped, will turn off the right lights indicate three for the highest front passenger frontal airbag under...
Page 18: Mirror Adjustment
1-12 In Brief The passenger airbag status Mirror Adjustment Power Foldaway Mirrors indicator, if equipped, will be visible To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors on the overhead console when the 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out vehicle is started. to the driving position.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment Adjustment Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly On vehicles with this feature, you behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror can change the position of the in the center to move it up or down throttle and brake pedals.
Page 20: Interior Lighting
1-14 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in Dome Lamps located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the control.
Page 21: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-15 Exterior Lighting AUTO : Automatically turns on Windshield Wiper/Washer the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. : Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lights, license plate lamps, and taillamps. : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, instrument panel : Single wipe, turn to , then...
Page 22: Climate Controls
1-16 In Brief Climate Controls The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. A. Fan Control E. Air Conditioning B. Outside Air Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls C. Air Recirculation G. Rear Window Defogger D.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Transmission Range Selection Mode If available, the Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To use the Range Selection A. Driver and Passenger H. Display feature: Temperature Controls Power Button 1. Move the column shift lever to B.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to located on the steering column the left of the instrument panel shift lever, to select the desired cluster. Use this knob to shift into range of gears for current driving and out of the different Four-Wheel conditions.
Page 25: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-19 N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two Vehicle Features speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the Radio(s) transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 91 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 91.
Page 26: Satellite Radio
1-20 In Brief Storing Radio Stations 3. Press the softkey located under : Press to switch the display any one of the labels to be between the radio station frequency A maximum of 36 stations can be changed. and the time. While the ignition is stored as favorites using the six off, press this button to display the 4.
Page 27: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-21 ® A fee is required to receive the This vehicle has an auxiliary input, Bluetooth XM service. located on the audio faceplate, and For vehicles with a Bluetooth a USB port located in the center For more information, refer to: system, it allows users with a console.
Page 28: Steering Wheel Controls
1-22 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to increase or decrease volume. : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call. SRCE: Press to switch between the radio and CD, and for equipped vehicles, the DVD, front auxiliary, and rear auxiliary.
Page 29: Navigation System
In Brief 1-23 : Press to set the speed and See the navigation system manual Some vehicles do not have the activate cruise control or make the for more information. buttons shown, however some of vehicle decelerate. the menus can be viewed by using Driver Information the trip odometer reset stem.
Page 30: Ultrasonic Parking Assist
1-24 In Brief See Vehicle Personalization Ultrasonic Parking Assist : Press to customize the feature (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 44. settings on your vehicle. See If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the Rear Vision Buttons) on page 5 44 for more rear bumper to detect objects while...
Page 31: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-25 Power Outlets Universal Remote System Performance and Maintenance Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. ® StabiliTrak System The vehicle may have two The vehicle has a traction control accessory power outlets located on system that limits wheel spin and the instrument panel and one inside...
Page 32 1-26 In Brief To turn off both traction control shown on the Tire and Loading Engine Oil Life System and StabiliTrak, press and hold Information label. See Vehicle Load The engine oil life system calculates until illuminates and the Limits on page 9 23. The warning appropriate DIC message engine oil life based on vehicle use light will remain on until the tire...
Page 33: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-27 Always follow posted speed On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Driving for Better Fuel limits or drive more slowly when System can be reset as follows: Economy conditions require. 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Driving habits can affect fuel Keep vehicle tires properly the engine off.
Page 34 OnStar advisor who will Canada: 1-800-268-6800 assess your problem, contact Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Roadside Assistance, and relay As the owner of a new Chevrolet, your exact location to get the help OnStar uses several innovative you need. you are automatically enrolled in the technologies and live Advisors to Roadside Assistance program.
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 How OnStar Service Works work unless GPS signals are 1 877 248 2080, or push available, unobstructed, and speak with an OnStar Advisor : This blue button connects you compatible with the OnStar 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. to a specially trained OnStar hardware.
Page 36 1-30 In Brief See Radio Frequency Statement on If the light next to the OnStar page 13 19 for information buttons is red, the system may not regarding Part 15 of the Federal be functioning properly. Push Communications Commission (FCC) and request a vehicle diagnostic rules and Industry Canada check.
Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors ® Midgate ..... . 2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-22 Windows Tailgate .
Page 38: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 10 for more information. Keys Remote Keyless Entry WARNING (RKE) System Leaving children in a vehicle with See Radio Frequency Statement on the ignition key is dangerous for page 13 19 for information many reasons.
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. (Lock): Press to lock all the See Battery Replacement later doors, including the tailgate. in this section. If enabled through the Driver If the transmitter is still not Information Center (DIC), the turn working correctly, see your signal lamps flash once to indicate dealer or a qualified technician...
Page 40 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the DIC, the turn reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen RUN or is pressed again. The signal lamps flash twice to indicate transmitters will no longer work ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for unlocking has occurred. See Vehicle once the new transmitter is the panic alarm to work.
Page 41 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during 4.
Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start When the vehicle starts, the The vehicle can be remote started feature, the RKE transmitter parking lamps will turn on and two separate times between driving functions will have an increased remain on while the vehicle is sequences.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Door Locks WARNING (Continued) started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there is WARNING injuries or even death from an emission control system heat stroke.
Page 44: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 44 for more With power door locks, the switches When locking the doors with the information on DIC programming. on the front doors can be used to power lock switch and a door is lock and unlock the vehicle.
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) ® Midgate that brings in outside air. This will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic WARNING Climate Control System on page 8 4. It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the If you have air outlets on or ®...
Page 46 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Rear Glass Removal and Although the rear glass can be removed without folding the rear Storage seats, you will not be able to access the rear glass storage WARNING pocket. Be sure to fold the seats before removing the rear glass.
Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 3. While holding the rear glass in 4. With the rear glass tilted toward 5. Load the rear glass into the place, press the glass-catch you, lift it out from the lower storage pocket in the Midgate, release button (C) and pull the window frame channel.
Page 48 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), Once both glass lock knobs are located at both top corners of in the locked position, the rear...
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). Be sure to align the rear glass 6. Push the rear glass flat against side-to-side using the alignment the window frame and push arrows (G).
Page 50 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its normal position, or it can be removed and stored in the rear glass storage pocket.
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Lowering the Midgate with the Raising the Midgate Rear Glass in the Storage To return the Midgate to its normal Pocket position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches.
Page 52: Power Assist Steps
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Tailgate Use the Remote Keyless Power Assist Steps Entry (RKE) transmitter or power The vehicle may have power assist door lock switch to lock and unlock WARNING steps. the tailgate. It is extremely dangerous to ride Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the tailgate on the tailgate, even when the...
Page 53: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Vehicle Security If the delayed locking feature is pre-alarm, the alarm will go off. Your turned on, the theft deterrent vehicle's headlamps will flash and This vehicle has theft-deterrent system will not start the arming the horn will sound for about features;...
Page 54: Immobilizer Operation
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power Immobilizer Operation press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when it (Personalized Automotive Security...
Page 55 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 When the PASS-Key III+ system It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ 3. After the engine has started, turn senses that someone is using the decoder to learn the transponder the key to LOCK/OFF, and wrong key, it prevents the vehicle value of a new or replacement key.
Page 56: Exterior Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the Convex Mirrors driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, WARNING down, right, or left.
Page 57: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Manual Foldaway Mirrors Manually fold the mirrors inward to Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To The mirrors are accidentally fold, pull the mirror toward the obstructed while folding.
Page 58: Heated Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle may also have a turn If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror signal indicator on the mirror. An package, the passenger and/or arrow on the mirror flashes in the driver mirror tilts to a preselected Hold the mirror in the center to direction of the turn or lane change.
Page 59 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Windows (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may also have a Rear WARNING Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 60 Leaving children, helpless adults, for more information.
Page 60: Power Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the WARNING express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without Leaving children in a vehicle with holding the switch. Press the the keys is dangerous for many window switch fully and release it to reasons.
Page 61: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 34. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position.
Page 62 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B). When the sunroof is opened, an air deflector will automatically raise. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. The sunroof also has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-26 Child Restraints Safety System Check ..3-26 Older Children ....3-42 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints Front Seats Center Seat If equipped, the center front Seat Adjustment seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver and passenger when the center WARNING front seat is not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the You can lose control of the seatback is folded down.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power Storing Memory Positions Reclining Seatbacks under To save into memory: Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 7. 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback Memory Seat, Mirrors, and recliner, both outside mirrors, Pedals and the throttle and brake pedals, if available.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals seat moves back approximately The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back driver seat, outside mirrors, and the recall may stop.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints On vehicles with four-way Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase Manual Lumbar or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the You can lose control of the Sitting in a reclined position when seatback upright. Then sit well vehicle if you try to adjust a the vehicle is in motion can be back in the seat and wear the...
Page 70 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. The heated seats will be canceled WARNING 10 seconds after the ignition is If you cannot feel temperature turned off. change or pain to the skin, the Remote Start Heated Seats seat heater may cause burns When it is cold outside, the heated...
Page 72: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Remote Start Heated Seats (Cooled Seat): Press to cool the seat. Front Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically (Heated Seatback): Press to during a remote vehicle start. The heat the seatback only.
Page 73: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Rear Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded to provide more cargo space and access to the midgate. See ® Midgate on page 2 9 for more information on operation of the midgate. To fold the seatback: 1.
Page 74: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts WARNING WARNING This section of the manual A safety belt that is improperly If the seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts routed, not properly attached, could move forward in a sudden properly.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-13 This vehicle has indicators as a Why Safety Belts Work WARNING reminder to buckle the safety belts. When you ride in or on anything, See Safety Belt Reminders on you go as fast as it goes. People riding on the tailgate page 5 15 for additional information.
Page 76 3-14 Seats and Restraints Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until vehicle. The rider does not stop. stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-15 With safety belts, you slow down as them. Whether or not an airbag the vehicle does. You get more time is provided, all occupants still to stop. You stop over more have to buckle up to get the distance, and your strongest bones most protection.
Page 78: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-16 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your shoulder belt should go over the passenger(s) wear a safety belt, shoulder and across the chest. Properly there is important information you These parts of the body are best should know.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the You can be seriously hurt if the shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap belt too much, which could increase...
Page 80 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if belt goes over an armrest like you wear the shoulder belt under this. The belt would be much too your arm.
Page 82 3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all All seating positions in the vehicle the way, the child restraint have a lap-shoulder belt except for locking feature may be engaged. the center front passenger position If this happens, let the belt go (if equipped), which has a lap belt.
Page 84 3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not in this section for instructions on...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-23 The adjuster can be moved up just Pretensioners work only once. If the by pushing up on the shoulder belt pretensioners activate in a crash, guide. they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the After the adjuster is set to the vehicle's safety belt system.
Page 86 3-24 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 87: Properly
Seats and Restraints 3-25 To remove and store the comfort Lap Belt guide, squeeze the belt edges This part is only for the lap belt. To together so that the safety belt can learn how to wear a lap-shoulder be removed from the guide. Slide belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on the guide into its storage clip on the page 3 21.
Page 88: Safety Belt Extender
3-26 Seats and Restraints Buckle, position and release it the If you find that the latch plate will Safety System Check same way as the lap part of a not go fully into the buckle, see if Now and then, check that the safety lap-shoulder belt.
Page 89: Safety Belt Care
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a Keep belts clean and dry. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may WARNING have been stressed or damaged.
Page 90: Airbag System
3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel WARNING...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-29 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 92: Where Are The Airbags
3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat mounted side impact The driver frontal airbag is in the airbags for the driver and right front middle of the steering wheel.
Page 93: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-31 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near-frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put...
Page 94 3-32 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle has seat mounted side different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impact and roof-rail airbags. See example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Airbag System on page 3 28.
Page 95: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-33 In any particular crash, no one can Frontal airbag modules are located Seat mounted side impact and say whether an airbag should have inside the steering wheel and roof-rail airbags distribute the force inflated simply because of the instrument panel.
Page 96: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-34 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 97: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing only once. After an airbag System inflates, you will need some new parts for the airbag system. If the vehicle has the passenger If you do not get them, the airbag status indicator pictured in airbag system will not be there the following illustration, then the...
Page 98 3-36 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large frontal airbag under certain enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-37 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 100 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is If a child restraint has been installed still lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-39 use the following steps to allow the sensing system maintain the page 3 40 for more information system to detect that person and passenger airbag status. See about modifications that can affect enable the right front passenger Safety Belts and Child Restraints how the system operates.
Page 102: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-40 Seats and Restraints Servicing the sensors, side impact sensors, WARNING (Continued) or airbag wiring can affect the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle operation of the airbag system. proper service procedures, and Airbags affect how the vehicle In addition, the vehicle may have make sure the person performing should be serviced.
Page 103: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-41 passenger airbag(s). See Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check Passenger Sensing System on I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need page 3 35. modified. How can I find out regularly scheduled maintenance or whether this will affect my If you have any questions, call...
Page 104: Child Restraints
3-42 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Does the lap belt fit low and The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort snug on the hips, touching the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on thighs? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 21.
Page 106: Infants And Young
3-44 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow two children to wear Never allow a child to wear the the same safety belt. The safety safety belt with the shoulder belt belt cannot properly spread the behind their back.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-45 WARNING WARNING Children can be seriously injured Never do this. or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never hold an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and while riding in a vehicle. Due to the safety belt continues to crash forces, an infant or a child tighten.
Page 108 3-46 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in Children who are up against, a motor vehicle.
Page 109: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low on because an infant's neck is not the hip bones, as it should.
Page 110 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 111: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-49 endangered in a crash if the child In some areas of the United States Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in and Canada, Certified Child Restraint the vehicle. Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child and demonstrate how to correctly...
Page 112 3-50 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to Even if the passenger sensing A child in a child restraint in the the rear-facing child is so great, system, if equipped, has turned center front seat can be badly...
Page 113: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and In order to use the LATCH system in child restraint and the size of the your vehicle, you need a child Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able restraint that has LATCH (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 114 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Lower Anchor and Top Tether See Rear Seats on page 3 11. Be sure to use an anchor located on Anchor Locations the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a To assist you in locating the top position without a top tether anchor...
Page 116 3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the WARNING Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not fold the empty rear seat 1.3. Route the top tether with a safety belt buckled. This according to your child could damage the safety belt or restraint instructions and the seat. Unbuckle and return the the following instructions: safety belt to its stowed position, before folding the seat.
Page 118 3-56 Seats and Restraints WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
Page 119: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-57 2.1. Find the lower anchors for Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints the desired seating Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) position. When securing a child restraint in a 2.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING rear seating position, study the the seat.
Page 120 3-58 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that restraint and see Lower Anchors Position the release button on forward-facing child restraints have and Tethers for Children (LATCH the buckle so that the safety belt a top tether, and that the tether be System) on page 3 51.
Page 121: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-59 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING System) on page 3 51.
Page 122: Position)
3-60 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat Position) A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-61 secured using a safety belt and it 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run uses a top tether, see Lower the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle's safety belt through (LATCH System) on page 3 51 for or around the restraint.
Page 124 3-62 Seats and Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been installed child restraint, make sure it is and the on indicator is lit, see If the securely held in place. To check, On Indicator is Lit for a Child grasp the child restraint at the Restraint under Passenger Sensing safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 125: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage For vehicles with a rear armrest/ cupholder, pull up and out on the Compartments tab on the top center of the armrest. Pull the armrest down to access the Storage Compartments Glove Box cupholder. Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 126: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage Top-Box Storage Luggage/Load Locations For vehicles with a console compartment, cupholders are located between the bucket seats. Cargo Area Press the button and lift the console All-Weather Cargo Area cover to open. The vehicle's cargo area can be The back of the console has a used in many different cupholder that folds down for the...
Page 127 Storage E. Water drainage area around Top Drain Grates Removal both sides of the box and the and Cleaning tailgate side Rear drains G. Cargo floor H. Cargo mat Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly, be sure that the Midgate, tailgate and cover system are fully Even when all of these things are...
Page 128 Storage To remove each drain grate, do the Side Rail Channels following: 1. Remove the cargo panels. See Cargo Cover Panels on page 4 6 for more information. To replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle The side rail channels are located with the slots in the grate and on top of both sides of the cargo...
Page 129 Storage Midgate Drain Grate Removal Cargo Area Floor Drains and Cleaning After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water. First The cargo mat has cut outs for the remove the drain grate: four cargo-area floor drains located The removable Midgate drain grate under the cargo mat near the sides is located near the base of the...
Page 130: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Exceeding the weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) can Features damage the cargo covers, and the repairs would not be covered by Cargo Cover Panels the vehicle warranty. Do not put anything on top of the cargo For vehicles with a three-piece covers over the weight limit.
Page 131 Storage 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the Cargo Panel Storage System same way and set it aside. Remove as many cargo panels as needed. 4. To remove cargo panel 1, unlock the two rear latches, lift the cover slightly and pull rearward. After each cargo panel has been removed, store them within the cargo storage area using the cargo...
Page 132 Storage To store the panels: Use the following instructions for 2. Starting with cargo panel 1, load the proper storage sequence the cargo panel with the latches 1. Secure the storage strap system and location for each panel: facing up toward the side of the in the cargo storage area by cargo box.
Page 133 Storage 3. Place the primary straps over 4. Tighten all straps by pulling on 5. Close both cross locks at the the three cargo covers (A). the free end of each strap. center of the strap system to Fasten the four strap clips (B). tightly secure.
Page 134 4-10 Storage Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded Driver Side Shown, Passenger To reinstall a cargo panel: Side Similar Reinstalling the Cargo Cover 1. Starting with cargo panel 1, 2. Place the cover on the cargo Panels place the latches in the unlocked box within 10cm (4 in) of the position.
Page 135 Storage 4-11 Then lower the rear of the cover each latch locks. Lock the 5. Push the panel forward until it is to engage the striker pegs (A) to remaining passenger side latch snug against the other panel and align with the striker on panel 1.
Page 136 4-12 Storage Folding and Storage of Straps 2. Fold the four primary strap ends 3. Take the short strap and wrap it toward the center as shown. around the folded webbing, forming a package. Fold the straps for storing inside the top-box storage compartment: 1.
Page 137: Roof Rack System
Storage 4-13 Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or wider the crossrails, making sure to...
Page 138 4-14 Storage To carry long items, move the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-14 Vehicle Messages ... 5-35 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 140: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization (With 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull DIC Buttons) ....5-44 Steering Wheel the lever.
Page 141: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or...
Page 142 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next on the Main Audio Screen radio station while in AM, one track within the selected (Vehicles with a Navigation FM, or XM .
Page 143: Horn
Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press Windshield Washer (Off): Turns the windshield and hold to quickly move forward wipers off. through the tracks. Release to stop WARNING (Adjustable Interval Wipes): on the desired track. Turn the band up for more frequent In freezing weather, do not use wipes or down for less frequent (Volume): Press to...
Page 144: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure Compass Zone 1. Do not set the compass zone The zone is set to zone eight upon when the vehicle is moving.
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until If CAL should ever appear in the To calibrate the compass, use the the vehicle heading, for DIC display, the compass should be following procedure: example, N for North, is calibrated. Compass Calibration Procedure displayed in the DIC.
Page 146: Clock
Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do start the compass calibration. Or, one of the following: To set the time and date: if the vehicle does not have DIC Press the SEEK button.
Page 147: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Notice: Leaving electrical Cigarette Lighter equipment plugged in for an Accessory power outlets can be To use the cigarette lighter, if the extended period of time while the used to plug in electrical equipment, vehicle has one, push it in all the vehicle is off will drain the such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 148: Ashtrays
5-10 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and For vehicles with an ashtray it is function. Often gauges and warning located in the center console or on lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel.
Page 149: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown. Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 150: Fuel Gauge
5-12 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Tachometer The speedometer shows the vehicle The tachometer displays the engine speed in both kilometers per hour speed in revolutions per (km/h) and miles per hour (mph). minute (rpm). Odometer Fuel Gauge The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in either kilometers or miles.
Page 151: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-13 When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL Engine Oil Pressure LEVEL LOW message appears in Gauge the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 39 for more information. Here are some situations customers may experience with the fuel gauge.
Page 152 5-14 Instruments and Controls Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Engine Coolant This gauge shows the engine Messages on page 5 38 and Engine coolant temperature. Temperature Gauge Oil on page 10 8 for more It also provides an indicator of how information.
Page 153: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Voltmeter Gauge between the low and high warning Safety Belt Reminders zones indicate the normal operating Driver Safety Belt Reminder range. The gauge may also read Light low during the fuel economy mode, this is normal. When the engine is started, a chime Readings in the low warning zone sounds for several seconds to...
Page 154: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the Reminder Light light comes on. For vehicles equipped with the The front passenger safety belt passenger safety belt reminder warning light and chime may turn on light, several seconds after the if an object is put on the seat such engine is started, a chime sounds...
Page 155: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If there is a problem with the airbag Then, after several more seconds, system, a Driver Information Center the status indicator will light either (DIC) message can also come on. ON or OFF, or either the on or off See Airbag System Messages on symbol to let you know the status of page 5 41 for more information.
Page 156: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light The light should go out once the indicator lights remain on, or if there engine starts. If it stays on, are no lights at all, there may be a or comes on while driving, there problem with the lights or the could be a problem with the...
Page 157: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Malfunction If the malfunction indicator lamp Notice: Modifications made to the comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that intake, or fuel system of the there is an OBD II problem and vehicle or the replacement of the A computer system called OBD II service is required.
Page 158 5-20 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
Page 159: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if governments may have programs to system warning light comes on the light does not come on when...
Page 160: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls If the warning light comes on and a Antilock Brake System WARNING chime sounds, there could be a (ABS) Warning Light brake problem. Have the brake The brake system might not be system inspected right away. working properly if the brake This light can also come on due to system warning light is on.
Page 161: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® If the regular brake system warning StabiliTrak Indicator The light flashes if the system is light is also on, the vehicle does not active and is working to assist the Light have antilock brakes and there is a driver with directional control of the problem with the regular brakes.
Page 162: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This indicates that one or more of have the vehicle serviced by your the tires are significantly dealer.
Page 163: Security Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light and a chime comes on High-Beam On Light The lights go out when the fog when the fuel tank is low on fuel. lamps are turned off. See Fog The Driver Information Center also Lamps on page 6 6 for more displays a FUEL LEVEL LOW information.
Page 164: Center (Dic)
5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Operation and Displays DIC Buttons The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Center (DIC) instrument panel, next to the Your vehicle has a Driver steering wheel.
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-27 shown in the display. The Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC The trip odometer can be reset to temperature will be shown in °C or zero by pressing the set/reset Buttons) °F depending on the units selected. button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll displayed.
Page 166 5-28 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was For example, if driving in traffic and Fuel Used driven 8 km (5 miles) before it is making frequent stops, this display Press the trip/fuel button until started again, and then the may read one number, but if the FUEL USED displays.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-29 To stop the timer, press the set/reset miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while TIMER is average economy, this screen Items (with DIC Buttons) displayed. cannot be reset. (Vehicle Information): Press To reset the timer to zero, press and An Active Fuel Management to scroll through the following menu hold the set/reset button while...
Page 168 5-30 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Units If a low tire pressure condition is the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON detected by the system while Press the vehicle information button message will appear on the display. driving, a message advising you to until UNITS displays.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-31 To adjust this setting, see Compass Recalibration Trip Odometer Integrated Trailer Brake Control This display allows for calibrating Press the trip odometer reset stem System under Towing Equipment the compass. See Compass on until TRIP displays. This display on page 9 79 for more information.
Page 170 5-32 Instruments and Controls begins moving, the trip odometer 3. Continue to press and hold the Trip Odometer Reset Stem will accumulate mileage. For trip odometer reset stem to scroll Menu Items (without DIC example, if the vehicle was driven through all of the available Buttons) 8 km (5 miles) before it is started...
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-33 4. Once the desired language is To use the retro-active reset feature, Trailer Gain and Output displayed, release the trip press and hold the trip odometer On vehicles with the Integrated odometer reset stem to set your reset stem for at least four seconds.
Page 172 5-34 Instruments and Controls Compass Zone Setting When the remaining oil life is low, Relearn Tire Positions the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This display allows for setting the Your vehicle may have this display. message will appear on the display. compass zone.
Page 173: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system checked as soon indicate the status of the vehicle or as possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
Page 174: Door Ajar Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays if there is a This message displays and a chime the side of the road and turn the problem with the brake system.
Page 175: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP have the system repaired by your ENGINE This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the passenger side rear Notice: If you drive the vehicle damage to the engine.
Page 176: Engine Oil Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 177: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel This message displays if a Remote as soon as possible.
Page 178: Ride Control System
5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST however, you do not have the STABILITRAK OFF benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this your speed and drive accordingly. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, message displays when you turn off this message displays if there is a StabiliTrak, or when the stability...
Page 179: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 There are several conditions that The message turns off as soon as Anti-Theft Alarm System can cause this message to appear. the conditions that caused the Messages message to be displayed are no One condition is overheating, longer present.
Page 180: Transmission Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls to appear. See Tire Pressure TIRE LOW ADD AIR TO TIRE See Tires on page 10 49, Vehicle Monitor Operation on page 10 59 for Load Limits on page 9 23, and Tire On vehicles with the Tire Pressure more information.
Page 181: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-43 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer ENGINE Messages brakes. Notice: If you drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING As soon as it is safe to do so, while the transmission fluid is carefully pull the vehicle over to the overheating and the transmission...
Page 182: Washer Fluid Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls TRAILER CONNECTED Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle On vehicles with the Integrated Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, FLUID this message displays briefly when Vehicle Personalization a trailer with electric brakes is first This message displays when the (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-45 To change customization Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be preferences, use the following made to this feature. The current the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN procedure. setting will remain. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 184 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors, AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the including the tailgate, will unlock This feature allows you to select DIC display. Press the set/reset when the key is taken out of the whether or not to turn off the button once to access the settings...
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 186 5-48 Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK Press the customization button until Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display.
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-49 APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE : No change will be...
Page 188 5-50 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be BUTTON & KEY OUT (default): If PARK TILT MIRRORS appears on made to this feature. The current the features are enabled through the the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting will remain.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-51 EASY EXIT SETUP NO CHANGE: No change will be ON: The driver seat and, on some made to this feature. The current vehicles, the outside mirrors will If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. automatically move to the stored allows you to select which areas will driving position when the unlock...
Page 190 5-52 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button until If you do not exit, pressing the REMOTE START appears on the FACTORY SETTINGS appears on customization button again will DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display. Press the set/reset return you to the beginning of the button once to access the settings button once to access the settings...
Page 191: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-53 Universal Remote This system provides a way to the lease ends. See Erasing replace up to three remote control Universal Home Remote Buttons in System transmitters used to activate this section. devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the See Radio Frequency Statement on openers, security systems, and...
Page 192 5-54 Instruments and Controls hanging antenna wire is 5. Press and release the same attached to the motor-head unit button again. The garage door and may be a colored button. should move, confirming that Press this button. After pressing programming is successful and this button, complete the complete.
Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Programming Universal Home Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip Remote Fixed Code switches depending on the For questions or help programming brand of transmitter. the Universal Home Remote The garage door opener receiver System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go (motor head unit) could also to www.learcar2u.com.
Page 194 5-56 Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 195 Instruments and Controls 5-57 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote. You door moves.
Page 196: Universal Remote System Operation
5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or Fixed Code settings on the Operation Universal Home Remote device: Press and hold the appropriate 1. Press and hold the two outside button for at least half of a second. buttons at the same time for The indicator light will come on approximately 20 seconds, until...
Page 197: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 198 Lighting The exterior lamps control has four When the vehicle is turned off and When the headlamps are turned on positions: the headlamps are in AUTO, the while the vehicle is on, the headlamps may automatically headlamps turn off automatically (Off): Turns off the automatic remain on for a set time.
Page 199: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass Reminder Low-Beam Changer Use your high-beam headlamps to signal to a driver in front that you If a door is open, a reminder chime (Headlamp High/Low want to pass. It works even if the sounds when the headlamps or Beam Changer): To change the headlamps are in the automatic...
Page 200: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running When it begins to get dark, the To turn off the automatic headlamp automatic headlamp system system, turn the exterior lamps Lamps (DRL) switches from DRL to the switch to the off position and then headlamps. release. For vehicles first sold in Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can Canada, the transmission must be make it easier for others to see the...
Page 201: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting There is a delay in the transition Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change between the daytime and nighttime Signals operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system.
Page 202: Fog Lamps
Lighting If after signaling a turn or a lane parking lamps and/or low-beam The fog lamps will go off whenever change the arrows flash rapidly or headlamps must be on for your fog your high-beam headlamps come do not come on, a signal bulb may lamps to work.
Page 203: Instrument Panel Illumination
Lighting Interior Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. Turning Instrument Panel the knob to the farthest clockwise Illumination Control position turns on the dome lamps. Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.
Page 204: Entry/Exit Lighting
Lighting Lighting Features Center (DIC), you may see the needed. It can temporarily reduce voltage move up or down. This is the power demands of some normal. If there is a problem, an accessories. Entry/Exit Lighting alert will be displayed. Normally, these actions occur in The vehicle has an illuminated The battery can be discharged at...
Page 205: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Determine which radio the vehicle Driving on page 9 2. has and read the following pages to Introduction Contact your dealer become familiar with its features.
Page 206: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 207 Infotainment System System on page 7 34 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 208 Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA 3. Press the softkey under the This feature is most effective at song. If information is available AUTO VOLUM (automatic lower radio volume settings where during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA volume) tab on the radio display.
Page 209 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ If a station's frequency is weak or if Digital Signal Processing (DSP): there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the Midrange/Treble) DSP settings (only available on To quickly adjust bass, midrange, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, Bose systems with the LTZ option or treble to the middle position,...
Page 210 Infotainment System Surround 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages ® (Centerpoint Select of the following: Calibration Error: The audio this setting to enable Bose system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise Centerpoint. Centerpoint signal for the vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise.
Page 211: Radio
Infotainment System Radio display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and displays on the bottom line. When scans stations with a strong signal information is not available, NO that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio INFO displays. REV: Press to manually tune to Radio Data System (RDS) a radio station in descending order.
Page 212: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Up to 36 stations can be The number of favorites pages can Satellite Radio programmed as favorites using the be setup using the MENU button. To Satellite Radio Service 6 softkeys below the radio station setup the number of favorites frequency tabs and by using the pages: XM is a satellite radio service based...
Page 213 Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): Press to select To go to the previous or next XM (Information) (XM Satellite Radio different favorites pages for stored station in the selected category, Service): For vehicles with XM, radio stations. do one of the following: press to display additional text CAT (Category): The CAT button is...
Page 214 7-10 Infotainment System 4. Press the softkey located under Storing an XM Channel as a 4. Press the FAV button, or let the Favorite the Add or Remove tab. menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen To store a station as a favorite: To restore all removed showing the radio station...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-11 Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category message is received after having acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time the vehicle serviced, check with text data. No action is needed. This on this channel.
Page 216: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System Radio Reception FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause Frequency interference and static 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio the radio has a built-in electronic This interference may occur when reception if items such as cell phone...
Page 217: Satellite Radio Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials, liquids, The XM Satellite Radio antenna is and debris. CD Player located on the roof of the vehicle. If an error displays, see Keep the antenna clear of Care of the CD Player Messages later in this section.
Page 218 7-14 Infotainment System If the surface of a CD is soiled, the last selected audio source. The portable audio player is not clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or CD is controlled by the buttons on connected, No Input Device Found dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, the radio faceplate or by the RSA displays.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-15 Up to 255 files. Format SEEK: Press to go to the next Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl track. Radios that have the capability of extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma Press and hold, or press multiple files that were recorded onto a Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda times to continue moving forward...
Page 220 7-16 Infotainment System Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than 32 using file folders can be played. If a order: characters or four pages are CD-R or CD-RW contains more than shortened. The display does not the maximum of 50 folders, Play begins from the first track in show parts of words on the last 15 playlists, and 512 folders and...
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-17 RDM (Random): Press to listen to To listen to files by another artist, SEEK: Press to go to the next tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below track. Press and hold or press sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab.
Page 222: Cd/Dvd Player
7-18 Infotainment System The air is very humid. If so, wait The album name displays on the The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners is about an hour and try again. second line between the arrows and not advised, due to the risk of songs from the current album contaminating the lens of the optics There could have been a...
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-19 Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their Audio Output speakers. See Using the Auxiliary original cases or other protective Input Jack in Auxiliary Devices on Only one audio source can be heard cases and away from direct sunlight page 7 29, or Audio/Video (A/V) through the speakers at one time.
Page 224 7-20 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an DVD or CD Slot) CD (Eject): Press and release adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the to eject the disc that is currently If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-21 If a front auxiliary device is RDM (Random): Press to listen to (Tune): Turn to select tracks on connected, the DVD/CD AUX button tracks in random, rather than the disc that is currently playing. cycles through all available options, sequential order.
Page 226 7-22 Infotainment System The CD player reads both The CD player supports: No Folder uncompressed audio and MP3/ Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only WMA files on a mixed mode disc. compressed files, the files are Up to 8 folders in depth.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-23 Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming Playing an MP3 or WMA order: (in Either the DVD or CD Slot) The song name that displays is the Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top DVD the first playlist and continues...
Page 228 7-24 Infotainment System The player scans the disc to sort the To change from playback by artist to FWD (Fast Forward): Press files by artist and album ID3 tag playback by album: and hold to advance playback information. It can take several quickly.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-25 Using the DVD Player Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc cannot be completed, due to The DVD player can be controlled Insert a disc partway into the top unknown format, etc., and the disc by the buttons on the remote slot, label side up.
Page 230 7-26 Infotainment System If a front auxiliary device is the rear seat occupant from REV (Fast Reverse): Press to connected, the DVD/CD AUX button operating the Rear Seat Audio quickly reverse the CD or DVD at cycles through all available options, (RSA) system or remote control.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-27 not automatically power on when (Play/Pause): Press either (Menu): Press to access the the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD the Play or Pause tab displayed on DVD menu. The DVD menu is slot. It must be manually turned on the radio, to toggle between pausing different on every DVD.
Page 232 7-28 Infotainment System Nav (Navigate): Press to display Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages directional arrows for navigating Playback Disc Format Error: This message through the menus. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without (Audio Stream): Press to cycle the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press...
Page 233: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-29 Player Error: This message displays an error message, write it the radio CD/AUX button to begin displays if there are disc load or down and provide it to your dealer playing audio from the device over disc eject problems. when reporting the problem.
Page 234 7-30 Infotainment System CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to Auxiliary, and Rear Auxiliary Not all iPods and USB Drives are play a CD when a portable audio (if available). See Using the compatible with the USB port. device is playing. Press again and Auxiliary Input Jack(s) in this Make sure the iPod has the latest the system begins playing audio...
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-31 Files with an .mp3 or .wma file appears on the radio display. The (Tune): Turn to select files. extension. iPod music appears on the radio s SEEK: Press to go to the start of display and begins playing. AAC files stored on an iPod.
Page 236 7-32 Infotainment System Third softkey, 5% through the list Using Softkeys to Control a (Folder View): Press the each time the softkey is pressed. USB Storage Device or iPod softkey below to view the Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on the The five softkeys below the radio list each time the softkey is USB drive.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-33 Repeat Functionality 3. Press to select the (Shuffle Off): Press the desired menu. To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle off. This is the default mode when a 4. Turn to scroll through the Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first folders or files in the to select between Repeat All and...
Page 238: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-34 Infotainment System Rear Seat Before Driving DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon Infotainment The RSE is designed for rear seat displays. passengers only. The driver cannot The radio can be turned back on safely view the video screen while Rear Seat Entertainment with a single press of the power driving and should not try to do so.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-35 Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel Infrared transmitters are located at wireless headphones that are the rear of the overhead console. dedicated to this system. Channel 1 The headphones shut off is dedicated to the video screen, automatically to save the battery while Channel 2 is dedicated to power if the RSE system and RSA...
Page 240 7-36 Infotainment System Do not store the Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks headphones in heat or direct To change the batteries on the sunlight. This could damage the headphones: headphones and repairs will not 1. Turn the screw to loosen the be covered by the warranty.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-37 Adapter connectors or cables Auxiliary Devices on page 7 29 for Audio Output (not included) may be required more information about changing Audio from the DVD player or to connect the auxiliary device to the source. auxiliary inputs can be heard the A/V jacks.
Page 242 7-38 Infotainment System When a device is connected to the The RSE system always transmits Video Screen A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary the audio signal to the wireless The video screen is located in the input jack, if the vehicle has this headphones, if there is audio overhead console.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-39 Avoid directly touching control does not seem to be Remote Control Buttons the video screen, as damage may working, the batteries might need (Power): Press this button to occur. See Cleaning the Video to be replaced. See Battery turn the video screen on and off.
Page 244 7-40 Infotainment System (Menu Navigation (Play/Pause): Press this (Next Track/Chapter): Press Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to button to start playing a DVD. Press this button to go to the beginning of navigate through a menu. this button while a DVD is playing to the next chapter or track.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-41 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): Battery Replacement (Audio): Press this button to The numeric keypad provides the change audio tracks on DVDs that To change the remote control capability of direct chapter or track have this feature when the DVD is batteries: number selection.
Page 246 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 248: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-44 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled To listen to an iPod or portable by both the RSA and the front radio. audio device through the RSA, When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at attach the iPod or portable audio use only a clean cloth dampened one time.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-45 SRCE (Source): Press this button While listening to a disc, press the When a CD or DVD audio disc is to switch between the radio FM, left seek arrow to go to the start of playing, press this button to go to AM, or XM (if equipped), CD, and the current track or chapter (if more...
Page 250: Bluetooth
7-46 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-47 When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the in voice command.
Page 252 7-48 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone vehicle. See Listing All Paired 3. Say Delete. The system asks and Connected Phones later in which phone to delete. 1. Press and hold this section for more information. 4. Say the name of the phone you two seconds.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-49 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 254 7-50 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the This command deletes all stored phone number to be dialed by following commands.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-51 Once connected, the person called Call Waiting Three Way Calling will be heard through the audio Call waiting must be supported on Three way calling must be speakers. the cell phone and enabled by the supported on the cell phone and Using the Re dial Command wireless service carrier.
Page 256 7-52 Infotainment System Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle:...
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-53 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely. This numbers and the numbers stored as includes all saved name tags in the name tags during a call.
Page 258 7-54 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 259: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
Page 260 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move the window outlets. Cooler air is the floor vents. In this mode, the thumbwheels up or down to directed to the upper outlets and system automatically forces outside increase or decrease the warmer air to the floor outlets. air into the vehicle.
Page 261 Climate Controls The air conditioning system This mode recirculates and helps to < (Rear Window Defogger): removes moisture from the air, so a quickly cool the air inside the Press this button on the right knob small amount of water might drip vehicle.
Page 262: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Outside air still enters the vehicle, this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system and is directed to the floor.
Page 263 Climate Controls the vehicle is moving forward unless Press the + or buttons to increase Use the steps below to place the it is set to recirculation mode. See or decrease the cabin temperature. entire system in automatic mode: Recirculation later in this section. The driver side or passenger side 1.
Page 264 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger Do not cover the solar sensor Pressing either fan button while in temperature. located on the top of the instrument automatic control places the fan panel near the windshield. This under manual control. The fan To find your comfort setting, start sensor regulates air temperature setting remains displayed and the...
Page 265 Climate Controls If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is (Vent): Air is directed to the (Defrost): This mode removes selected again, the climate control instrument panel outlets. fog or frost from the windshield system displays the previous more quickly. Air is directed to the (Bi-Level): Air is divided temperature settings.
Page 266 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long The recirculation mode cannot be Pressing this button again will enough to let hot inside air escape. used with floor, defog, or defrost cancel the recirculation mode. This helps to reduce the time it modes.
Page 267 Climate Controls Heated Mirrors: For vehicles with There is also an exterior heated outside rearview mirrors, the temperature sensor located behind mirrors heat to help clear fog or frost the front grille. This sensor reads from the surface of the mirror when the outside air temperature and the rear window defog button is helps maintain the temperature...
Page 268: Air Vents
8-10 Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Keep the hood and front air Use the air outlets located in the inlets free of ice, snow, or any center and on the side of the other obstruction, such as instrument panel to adjust the leaves.
Page 269 Driving and Operating Driving and Engine Heater ....9-33 Brakes Retained Accessory Antilock Brake Operating Power (RAP) ....9-34 System (ABS) .
Page 270: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ..9-67 Driving Information WARNING Filling the Tank ....9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Defensive Driving Assume that other road users Container .
Page 271: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Alcohol affects four things that Medical research shows that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: alcohol in a person's system can judgment, muscular coordination, make crash injuries worse, WARNING vision, and attentiveness. especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord, or heart.
Page 272: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake See Brake System Warning Light on surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the page 5 21.
Page 273: Steering
Driving and Operating Steering Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can Power Steering be more effective than braking. For If power steering assist is lost example, you come over a hill and because the engine stops or the find a truck stopped in your lane, power steering system is not or a car suddenly pulls out from...
Page 274: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control The vehicle's right wheels can drop straight down the roadway. systems. In the braking skid, the off the edge of a road onto the wheels are not rolling.
Page 275: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with Off-Road Driving Off-roading can be great fun but has reduced traction, try to avoid some definite hazards. The greatest Vehicles with four-wheel drive can sudden steering, acceleration, of these is the terrain itself. When be used for off-road driving.
Page 276 Driving and Operating Before You Go Off-Roading If you think you will need some After off-roading, be sure to reinstall more ground clearance at the front the air dam: Have all necessary maintenance of your vehicle, you can remove the 1.
Page 277 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and You will find other important WARNING (Continued) make sure all refuse is removed information under Vehicle Load from any campsite before Limits on page 9 23 and Tires on Heavy loads on the roof raise leaving.
Page 278 9-10 Driving and Operating For vehicles with a winch, be sure to Controlling the vehicle is the key to Scanning the Terrain read the winch instructions. In a successful off-road driving. One of Off-road driving can take you over remote area, a winch can be handy the best ways to control the vehicle many different kinds of terrain.
Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-11 Some things to consider: Because you will be on an unpaved WARNING surface, it is especially important to Is the path ahead clear? avoid sudden acceleration, sudden Many hills are simply too steep Will the surface texture change turns, or sudden braking.
Page 280 9-12 Driving and Operating Is the hill simply too rough? Consider this as you approach a hill: WARNING Steep hills often have ruts, Is there a constant incline, gullies, troughs, and exposed or does the hill get sharply Turning or driving across steep rocks because they are more steeper in places? hills can be dangerous.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-13 Use headlamps even during the If the engine is still running, shift Things not to do if the vehicle stalls, day to make the vehicle more the transmission to R (Reverse), or is about to stall, when going up visible to oncoming traffic.
Page 282 9-14 Driving and Operating If, after stalling, you try to back Driving Downhill WARNING down the hill and decide you just When off-roading takes you cannot do it, set the parking brake, downhill, consider: If the vehicle has the two speed put your transmission in P (Park), automatic transfer case, shifting How steep is the downhill? Will I...
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING WARNING (Continued) stall when going uphill, but if it happens when going downhill: Heavy braking when going down injured or killed. If you have any 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the a hill can cause your brakes to doubt about the steepness of the regular brakes and apply the...
Page 284 9-16 Driving and Operating Surface conditions can be a this is to walk the course first, so Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, problem. Loose gravel, muddy you know what the surface is like or Ice spots, or even wet grass can before driving it.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-17 Hard packed snow and ice offer the Driving in Water If the water is not too deep, drive worst tire traction. On these slowly through it. At faster speeds, surfaces, it is very easy to lose water splashes on the ignition WARNING control.
Page 286: Driving On Wet Roads
9-18 Driving and Operating The vehicle requires more frequent There is no hard and fast rule about WARNING (Continued) service due to off-road use. Refer to hydroplaning. The best advice is to the Maintenance Schedule for slow down when the road is wet. After driving through a large additional information.
Page 287: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-19 Shift to a lower gear when going Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) down steep or long hills. Always be alert and pay attention to could crash. Always have the your surroundings while driving. WARNING engine running and the vehicle in If you become tired or sleepy, find a gear when going downhill.
Page 288: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9 50 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 289 Driving and Operating 9-21 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see Engine the way to save heat.
Page 290: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire need to be towed out. Recovery chains on the vehicle, see Tire hooks can be used, if the vehicle Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 69. has them.
Page 291: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-23 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 292 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The combined weight of The Tire and Loading occupants and cargo should Information label also shows the never exceed XXX kg or size of the original equipment...
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-25 The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 294 9-26 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-27 Rating (GVWR). The GVWR WARNING WARNING (Continued) includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and In the case of a sudden stop cause loss of control and a cargo. or collision, things carried in crash.
Page 296: Truck-Camper Loading
9-28 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your sure to weigh your vehicle WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, before you buy and install the packages, or anything new equipment. Do not leave an else they will go as fast as the unsecured child restraint Notice : Overloading the vehicle goes.
Page 297: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-29 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, you broken in.
Page 298: Ignition Positions
9-30 Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ move the pedals closer. Press the LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is top of the control to move the stopped, turn the ignition switch to pedals away.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-31 In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this If you leave the key in the ACC/ doesn't work, then the vehicle needs ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position 1. Brake using a firm and steady service. with the engine off, the battery could pressure.
Page 300: Starting The Engine
9-32 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine components. If the ignition key is happens, hold the ignition switch turned to the START position, in the START position to Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the continue engine cranking.
Page 301: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-33 This clears the extra gasoline starting. An internal thermostat in WARNING (Continued) from the engine. Do not race the the plug-end of the cord may exist engine immediately after starting which will prevent engine coolant overheat and cause a fire. You it.
Page 302: Retained Accessory
9-34 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park 1. Hold the brake pedal down, then set the parking brake. Power (RAP) See Parking Brake on page 9 51 WARNING The following vehicle accessories for more information. can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of 2.
Page 303: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-35 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure your the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 304: Parking Over Things That Burn
9-36 Driving and Operating ® The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Management functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle Vehicles with V8 engines may have uncharged or low voltage (less than serviced soon.
Page 305: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-37 Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) The exhaust system leaks If unusual fumes are detected or WARNING due to corrosion or damage. if it is suspected that exhaust is Engine exhaust contains carbon coming into the vehicle: The vehicle exhaust system monoxide (CO) which cannot be has been modified, damaged...
Page 306: Running The Vehicle While Parked
9-38 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out of If the vehicle has a four-wheel It is better not to park with the the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a engine running.
Page 307: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic When parked on a hill, especially WARNING (Continued) when the vehicle has a heavy load, Transmission you may notice an increase in the page 9 34. If you are pulling a effort to shift out of P (Park). See The vehicle has a trailer, see Driving Characteristics Torque Lock under Shifting Into...
Page 308 9-40 Driving and Operating R (Reverse): Use this gear to D (Drive): This position is for WARNING back up. normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for the vehicle. If you Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Shifting into a drive gear while the need more power for passing, and while the vehicle is moving engine is running at high speed is...
Page 309: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-41 When temperatures are very cold, conditions in order to reduce rapid adaptive shift controls process, ® the Hydra-Matic automatic upshifts and downshifts. This shift some shifts may feel different as the transmission's gear shifting may be stabilization feature is designed to transmission determines the best delayed providing more stable shifts...
Page 310: Tow/Haul Mode
9-42 Driving and Operating When in M (Manual Mode) a number Grade Braking is not available when Press the button located on the end displays next to the M, indicating the the Range Selection Mode is active. of the shift lever to turn the tow/haul current gear that has been selected.
Page 311: Four-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating 9-43 Grade Braking is only active while Cruise Grade Braking Drive Systems the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and Cruise Grade Braking assists when you are not in the Range Selection Four-Wheel Drive driving on a downhill grade. Mode.
Page 312 9-44 Driving and Operating ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Use this dial to shift into and out of AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low four-wheel drive. Drive): This setting is ideal for use will turn Traction Control and when road surface traction You can choose among five driving ®...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-45 Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This WARNING High or AUTO (Automatic setting also engages the front axle Four-Wheel Drive) and delivers extra torque. You may Shifting the transfer case to never need this setting. It sends Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle maximum power to all four wheels.
Page 314 9-46 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Notice: Shifting the transmission less than 5 km/h (3 mph) and the Drive Low into gear before the Four-Wheel transmission in N (Neutral), attempt Drive Low indicator light has the shift again. When Four-Wheel Drive Low is stopped flashing could damage engaged, vehicle speed should be Shifting Out of Four-Wheel...
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-47 the transfer case. To help avoid Shifting into Neutral 7. If the engine is running, verify damaging the vehicle, always wait that the transfer case is in To shift the transfer case to for the Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) by shifting the N (Neutral) do the following: indicator light to stop flashing...
Page 316: Four-Wheel Drive
9-48 Driving and Operating 3. Turn the transfer case dial to the Excessively shifting the transfer Notice: Driving on clean, dry desired transfer case shift case into or out of the different pavement in Four-Wheel Drive position (Two-Wheel Drive High, modes may cause the transfer case High for an extended period of Four-Wheel Drive High,...
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-49 Automatic Transfer Case You can choose among three vehicle's power is sent to the front driving settings: and rear wheels automatically based on driving conditions. Driving Indicator lights in the switch show in this mode results in slightly lower you which setting you are in.
Page 318: Antilock Brake
9-50 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it High or AUTO (Automatic becomes necessary to slam on the Four-Wheel Drive) brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels...
Page 319: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-51 Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance.
Page 320: Brake Assist
9-52 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Ride Control Systems system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). This vehicle has a brake assist In some cases, it may take ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of in stopping or decreasing vehicle driving before the system initializes.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-53 appear on the Driver Information The traction control part of When the traction control system Center (DIC), the vehicle should be StabiliTrak can be turned off by has been turned off, system noises taken in for service. For more pressing and releasing the may still be heard as a result of the information on the DIC messages,...
Page 322: Locking Rear Axle
9-54 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The traction control system is part of ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will the StabiliTrak system.
Page 323: Continuous Damping
Driving and Operating 9-55 Continuous Damping Autoride also interact with the tow/ An air compressor connected to the haul mode that, when activated, will rear shocks will raise or lower the Control (CDC) provide additional control of the rear of the vehicle to maintain shock absorbers.
Page 324: Cruise Control
9-56 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the (On/Off): Press to turn the system begins to limit wheel spin, system on or off. The indicator light cruise control will automatically is on when cruise control is on and WARNING ®...
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-57 To slow down in small amounts, The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using press the SET button on the Cruise Control instrument panel cluster comes on steering wheel briefly. Each time after the cruise control has been set If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes to the desired speed.
Page 326: Object Detection Systems
9-58 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING There are three ways to end cruise Systems control: The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system does not To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist replace driver vision. It cannot step lightly on the brake pedal.
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-59 How the System Works When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into The following messages may be R (Reverse). A single tone sounds displayed on the DIC: to indicate the system is working.
Page 328: Rear Vision
9-60 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are Rear Vision WARNING (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or Camera (RVC) ice can form around and behind Your judged distances using the the sensors and may not always This vehicle may have a Rear screen will differ from actual be seen;...
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-61 Vehicles Without Navigation To turn the rear vision camera Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off system on again, press and System hold until the left indicator light To turn the rear vision camera The rear vision camera system is illuminates.
Page 330 9-62 Driving and Operating 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay that is received after (Brightness): Touch the + (plus) screen button. The Rear Camera shifting out of R (Reverse) is (minus) screen buttons to Options screen will display. approximately 10 seconds.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-63 The symbols appear when an object Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. has been detected by the URPA The distance of the image that Messages system. The symbol may cover the appears on the screen differs from Service Rear Vision Camera object when viewing the navigation the actual distance.
Page 332 9-64 Driving and Operating The following illustration shows the When the System Does Not The rear vision camera system field of view that the camera display in the rearview mirror may Seem To Work Properly provides. turn off or not appear as expected The rear vision camera system due to one of the following might not work properly or display a...
Page 333: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-65 During any of these fault conditions, Fuel the display will be blank and the Use of the recommended fuel is an indicator will continue to flash as important part of the proper long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 334: Recommended Fuel
9-66 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel containing MMT. See Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign on page 9 66 for additional Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with information. a posted octane rating of 87 or Never use leaded gasoline or any higher.
Page 335: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-67 Environmental Protection Agency Gasolines containing oxygenates, Some gasolines that are regulations. To help keep fuel such as ethers and ethanol, and not reformulated for low injectors and intake valves clean reformulated gasolines might be emissions can contain an and avoid problems due to dirty available in your area.
Page 336 9-68 Driving and Operating We encourage the use of E85 in To ensure quick starts in the E85 has less energy per liter vehicles that are designed to use it. wintertime, the E85 fuel must be (gallon) than gasoline, so you will The ethanol in E85 is a renewable formulated properly for your climate need to refill the fuel tank more...
Page 337: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-69 Filling the Tank WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you could be To help avoid injuries to you and badly burned.
Page 338: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-70 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING the tether in its hole before Container tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks. It will require refueling, do not remove the WARNING more effort to turn the fuel cap on...
Page 339: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-71 Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see WARNING (Continued) Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 91. General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information Driving Characteristics opening before operating the and Towing Tips Only use towing equipment that has nozzle.
Page 340 9-72 Driving and Operating Then, during the first 800 km Driving with a Trailer WARNING (Continued) (500 miles) that a trailer is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h WARNING Fully open the air outlets on (50 mph) and do not make starts or under the instrument at full throttle.
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-73 Before starting, check all trailer Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn hitch parts and attachments, safety out, the arrows on the instrument Hold the bottom of the steering chains, electrical connectors, panel will still flash for turns. It is wheel with one hand.
Page 342 9-74 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on 6. Release the brake pedal. WARNING (Continued) steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at WARNING the vehicle and the trailer can be a lower temperature than at normal damaged.
Page 343: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-75 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all WARNING (Continued) hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. dealer for advice and information Trailer Towing 2. Start the engine. about towing a trailer with the 3.
Page 344 9-76 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer Use the following chart to determine driving the vehicle by itself. how much the vehicle can weigh, How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in based upon the vehicle model and It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-77 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR * 1500 Series 2WD 5.3L V8 3.08 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs)
Page 346 9-78 Driving and Operating page 9 23 for more information Maximum Tongue about the vehicle's maximum load Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight capacity. 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum After loading the trailer, weigh the allowable tongue weight for the trailer and then the tongue,...
Page 347: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-79 vehicle and trailer fully loaded for Towing Equipment Consider using sway controls the trip including the weight of the with any trailer. Ask a trailering Hitches trailer tongue. If using a weight professional about sway controls or distributing hitch, make sure not to refer to the trailer manufacturer's The correct hitch equipment helps...
Page 348 9-80 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Trailer Wiring Harness Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to Package safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is the trailer to help prevent the tongue...
Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-81 Brown: Taillamps Electric Brake Control Wiring If the vehicle is equipped with an ITBC, the blunt cuts exist, but are Provisions White: Ground not connected further in the Light Green: Back-up Lamps These wiring provisions are harness.
Page 350 9-82 Driving and Operating When pulling a heavy trailer or a Integrated Trailer Brake large or heavy load in stop and Control System go traffic. When pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load in busy parking lots where improved low speed control of the vehicle is This indicator light on the instrument desired.
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-83 The ITBC system is integrated The ITBC system can only be used When trailering, make sure of the with the vehicle s brake, anti lock with trailers with electric brakes. following: brake and StabiliTrak systems. In The ITBC system is used only trailering conditions that cause the WARNING...
Page 352 9-84 Driving and Operating Pressing a Trailer Gain Trailer Brake Control Panel Brake Display Page on the DIC to button If the Trailer Brake adjust and display power output to Display Page is not currently the trailer brakes. displayed, pressing a Trailer Trailer Brake DIC Display Page Gain button will first recall the current Trailer Gain setting.
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-85 TRAILER GAIN This setting is The Trailer Output will indicate Manual Trailer Brake Apply displayed anytime the Trailer Brake - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Display Page is active. This setting Display Page whenever the Lever is located on the Trailer Brake can be adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0...
Page 354 9-86 Driving and Operating Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer Vehicle Load Limits on attached on a level road surface Trailer Gain should be set for a page 9 23 for more information. representative of the towing specific trailering condition and must condition and free of traffic at...
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-87 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time If the disconnect occurs while To determine if the electrical fault is vehicle loading, trailer loading or the vehicle is stationary, this on the vehicle side or trailer side of road surface conditions change message will automatically turn the trailer wiring harness...
Page 356: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-88 Driving and Operating SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE An authorized GM dealer may be Conversions and SYSTEM This message will be able to diagnose and repair Add-Ons displayed when there is a problem problems with the trailer. However, with the ITBC system. If this any diagnosis and repair of the Add-On Electrical message persists over multiple...
Page 357 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-25 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-25 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid .
Page 358: Vehicle Care
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information California Proposition Tires ..... . 10-63 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 359: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other Materials Requirements Modifications systems on the vehicle. Your GM dealer can accessorize the vehicle Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or using genuine GM Accessories.
Page 360: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on nuts, bolts, and other Service Work page 3 40.
Page 361: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the...
Page 362 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Automatic Transmission Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. page 10 16. Dipstick (Out of View). See See Power Steering Fluid on Checking the Fluid Level page 10 25. B. Coolant Surge Tank and under Automatic Transmission Pressure Cap.
Page 364: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the Engine Oil Obtaining an accurate oil level appropriate time. See Engine Oil reading is essential: To ensure proper engine Life System on page 10 11. 1. If the engine has been running performance and long life, careful Always dispose of engine oil recently, turn off the engine and...
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-9 When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil Oil levels above or below the Selecting the right engine oil acceptable operating range depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful specification and viscosity grade: to the engine.
Page 366 10-10 Vehicle Care Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event that dexos approved engine oil is not available at an oil change or for maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil displaying the API Starburst symbol This vehicle was filled at the factory and of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade.
Page 367: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 368 10-12 Vehicle Care changed at least once a year and, How to Reset the Engine Oil On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life at this time, the system must be System can be reset as follows: Life System reset. For vehicles without the 1.
Page 369: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-13 Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, intervals listed in the Maintenance prepare the vehicle as follows: Fluid Schedule. See Scheduled 1. Start the engine and park the Maintenance on page 11 3. Be sure When to Check and Change vehicle on a level surface.
Page 370 10-14 Vehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5.
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-15 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. Safe operating level is within the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine HOT cross hatch band on the...
Page 372: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-16 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Engine Air Cleaner/Filter How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at See Engine Compartment Overview least twice using the procedures To inspect the air cleaner/filter, on page 10 6 for the location of the described previously.
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-17 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ WARNING Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter Operating the engine with the air assembly . See Engine cleaner/filter off can cause you or Compartment Overview on others to be burned. The air page 10 6.
Page 374: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature The cooling system allows the engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan engine to maintain the correct corrosion. In addition, the engine under the hood can start up even working temperature.
Page 375 Vehicle Care 10-19 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle could WARNING nothing else needs to be added. be damaged.
Page 376 10-20 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant WARNING level. Check to see if coolant is visible in You can be burned if you spill the coolant surge tank.
Page 377 Vehicle Care 10-21 If no coolant is visible in the surge 2. Keep turning the pressure cap WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: slowly and remove it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure even a little...
Page 378: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED sure the pressure cap is STOP ENGINE, ENGINE hand-tight and fully seated. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and a ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED 6. Verify coolant level after engine message comes on in the Driver is shut off and the coolant is Information Center (DIC) on the...
Page 379 Vehicle Care 10-23 Notice: Engine damage from If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) running the engine without Engine Compartment coolant is not covered by the If you keep driving when the vehicle warranty. See Overheated WARNING vehicles engine is overheated, Engine Protection Operating the liquids in it can catch fire.
Page 380: Operating Mode
10-24 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while the Engine Compartment parked. If the warning is still 1.
Page 381: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Vehicle Care 10-25 Notice: After driving in the Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering overheated engine protection Fluid operating mode, to avoid engine To check the power steering fluid: damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. 1.
Page 382: Washer Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to The vehicle has a low washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and message on the DIC that comes on manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 383: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 384: Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid WARNING hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it hydraulic system fixed, since a can spill on the engine and burn, leak means that sooner or later if the engine is hot enough.
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-29 Checking Brake Fluid What to Add Notice Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can Check brake fluid by looking at the from a sealed container. See badly damage brake brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 386: Battery
10-30 Vehicle Care Battery How to Check Lubricant WARNING (Continued) Refer to the replacement number page 10 86 for tips on working shown on the original battery label around a battery without when a new battery is needed. See getting hurt. Engine Compartment Overview on page 10 6 for battery location.
Page 387: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 When to Change Lubricant What to Use Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on Refer to Recommended Fluids and page 11 3 to determine how often to Lubricants on page 11 7 to change the lubricant. determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 388 10-32 Vehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant The proper level is from 1.0 mm to driven before checking the fluid 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) below level, it may appear lower than the bottom of the filler plug hole, normal because fluid has traveled located on the rear axle.
Page 389: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 51. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for...
Page 390: Park Brake And P (Park)
10-34 Vehicle Care Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. While parked, and with the parking WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition to To check the parking brake's...
Page 391: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 10-35 Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming Windshield wiper blades should be The vehicle has a visual optical inspected for wear or cracking. See headlamp aiming system. The aim Scheduled Maintenance on of the headlamps has been preset page 11 3. at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
Page 392 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the 3. Record the distance from the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The ground to the aim dot on the Be placed so the headlamps high-beam headlamps will be low beam headlamp. are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a correctly aimed if the low-beam light colored wall.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-37 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front 9.
Page 394: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: Sidemarker, Stoplamps, For the proper type of replacement 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate and Back-Up Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on on page 2 16 for more page 10 39.
Page 395: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-39 4. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise to remove it Bulb To replace one of these bulbs: from the taillamp assembly. Exterior Lamp Number 5. Pull the old bulb straight out Back-up Lamp 7441 from the bulb socket.
Page 396: Electrical System
10-40 Vehicle Care Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers of the identical size and rating. If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and heavy snow or ice, the windshield a fuse needs to be replaced, the wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload...
Page 397: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are component. protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit To remove fuses, hold the end of breakers, and fusible thermal links.
Page 398 10-42 Vehicle Care I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Antilock Brakes Air Conditioning features shown. System 2 Compressor Fuses Usage Trailer Back-up Oxygen Sensors Right Trailer Stop/ Lamps Turn Lamp Transmission Driver Side Controls (Ignition)
Page 400 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fog Lamps Windshield Wiper Instrument Panel Cluster Horn SEO B2 Upfitter Usage (Battery) Not Used Passenger Side High-Beam Electric Adjustable Auxiliary Climate Headlamp Pedals Control (Ignition) Daytime Running Climate Controls Center Lamps (DRL) (Battery) High-Mounted...
Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-45 Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Climate Controls Cooling Fan High FAN HI (Ignition) Stud 2 (Trailer Speed Brakes) Engine Control Cooling Fan Low FAN LO Module, Secondary Left Bussed Speed Fuel Pump Electrical Center 1 Cooling Fan (Ignition) FAN CNTRL...
Page 402: Block
10-46 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Pull off the cover to access the fuse Steering Wheel features shown.
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Body Control Driver Seat Module, Signal, Stoplamp Module (BCM) Remote Keyless Entry System Instrument Panel Accessory Power Back Lighting Outlets Driver Power Door Lock (Unlock Feature) Passenger Side Turn Interior Lamps Signal, Stoplamp Power Door Lock 1...
Page 404: Block
10-48 Vehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Harness Circuit Block Connector Usage Breaker Usage The center instrument panel fuse Body Harness Passenger Side BODY 2 block is located underneath the Connector 2 Power Window Circuit instrument panel, to the left of the Breaker Body Harness steering column.
Page 405: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 406: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care Notice: If the vehicle has Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the low profile tires, they are more Tire Size illustration later in this Useful information about a tire is susceptible to damage from section for more detail. molded into the sidewall.
Page 407 Vehicle Care 10-51 (D) Tire Identification Number (G) Maximum Cold Inflation aspect ratio, construction type, (TIN) The letters and numbers Load Limit Maximum load and service description. See the following the DOT code are that can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this the Tire Identification Number maximum pressure needed...
Page 408: Tire Designations
10-52 Vehicle Care (D) DOT (Department of pressure needed to support that vehicle tire engineered to Transportation) load when used as a single. For standards set by the U.S. Tire Department of Transportation information on recommended and Rim Association. (DOT) code indicates that tire pressure see Tire Pressure (B) Tire Width The three digit...
Page 409: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-53 (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches. number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. width in millimeters from (F) Service Description These (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 410 10-54 Vehicle Care Accessory Weight Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, combined weight of optional amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and accessories. Some examples of measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. optional accessories are or psi (pounds per square inch) GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight...
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-55 Load Index An assigned Occupant Distribution Pressure on page 9 23 number ranging from 1 to 279 Designated seating positions. andVehicle Load Limits on that corresponds to the load page 9 23. Outward Facing Sidewall carrying capacity of a tire. side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic...
Page 412: Tire Pressure
10-56 Vehicle Care Tread The portion of a tire that Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure comes into contact with number of designated seating Tires need the correct amount of the road. positions multiplied by air pressure to operate 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Treadwear Indicators Narrow effectively.
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-57 Overinflated tires, or tires that vehicle handling and ride Remove the valve cap from the have too much air, can comfort. Never load the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire gauge firmly onto the valve to result in: with more weight than it was designed to carry.
Page 414: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure System under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire approximately one minute and then...
Page 415: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-59 Federal Communications displays, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 26 and Tire Commission (FCC) and Messages on page 5 41. Industry Canada The low tire pressure warning light See Radio Frequency Statement on may come on in cool weather when page 13 19 for information the vehicle is first started, and then regarding Part 15 of the Federal...
Page 416 10-60 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about a TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not low tire pressure condition but it Message completed successfully after does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-61 Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the 4. Start with the driver side being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, front tire. wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger 5.
Page 418: Tire Inspection
10-62 Vehicle Care The tire has a bump, bulge, 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. When It Is Time for New Tires or split. on page 10 68 and Wheel 10. Set all four tires to the Replacement on page 10 68. The tire has a puncture, cut, recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 419: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-63 After the tires have been When It Is Time for New WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear Tires inflation pressures as shown on Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors, such as maintenance, the Tire and Loading Information parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds,...
Page 420: Buying New Tires
10-64 Vehicle Care Inspection on page 10 62 and Tire Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec system Rotation on page 10 62 for cause flat spots on the tires that considers over a dozen critical additional information. may result in vibrations while specifications that impact the driving.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-65 WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) suddenly and cause a crash. Tires could explode during This vehicle may have a different improper service. Attempting to size spare than the road tires Use only radial-ply tires with mount or dismount a tire could (those originally installed on the the wheels on the vehicle.
Page 422: Wheels
10-66 Vehicle Care The vehicle's original equipment Uniform Tire Quality WARNING tires are listed on the Tire and Grading Loading Information label. See If different sized wheels are used, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 23 Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable for more information about the Tire where applicable on the tire...
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-67 use spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction a half (1½) times as well on the tests, and does not include 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production...
Page 424: Balance
10-68 Vehicle Care Grades B and A represent vibrates when driving on a smooth WARNING road, the tires and wheels might higher levels of performance on need to be rebalanced. See your the laboratory test wheel than Using the wrong replacement dealer for proper diagnosis.
Page 425: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-69 Used Replacement Wheels Notice: If the vehicle has P265/ WARNING (Continued) 70R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only when WARNING or other vehicle parts. The area necessary. Use chains that are damaged by the tire chains could the proper size for the tires.
Page 426: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-70 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat be very bumpy and noisy, but you WARNING can still steer. Gently brake to a It is unusual for a tire to blowout stop, well off the road, if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting while you are driving, especially if under it to do maintenance or you maintain your vehicle's tires...
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Changing a tire can be 4. Turn off the engine and do dangerous. The vehicle can slip not restart while the vehicle off the jack and roll over or fall on is raised. you or other people. You and they 5.
Page 428: Tire Changing
10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 3. Remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the jack (E) by Removing the Spare Tire and turning the wing nut (C) Tools counterclockwise. Place the wheel blocks where needed as The jack and the wheel blocks are indicated in previously in this located under a cover near the section.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-73 To remove the tools, do the To access the spare tire: Jack Handle Extension(s) following: Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the top door on the 1. Open the hoist shaft access passenger side top-box storage cover on the bumper to access unit.
Page 430 10-74 Vehicle Care 5. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-75 Separate the retainer from the guide pin by sliding the retainer up the pin while pressing down on the latch. When the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with the cable and guide pin.
Page 432 10-76 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 2. To remove the center cap, place 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen the chiseled end of the wheel all the wheel nuts. Turn the wrench in the slot on the wheel wheel wrench counterclockwise and gently pry the cap out.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-77 WARNING WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is Raising the vehicle with the jack jacked up is dangerous. If the improperly positioned can vehicle slips off the jack, you damage the vehicle and even could be badly injured or killed. make the vehicle fall.
Page 434 10-78 Vehicle Care enough off the ground so there vehicle far enough off the is enough room for the spare tire ground so there is enough room to clear the ground. for the spare tire to clear the ground. Front Position Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you Rear Position...
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 436 10-80 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire WARNING and Tools Wheel nuts that are improperly or WARNING incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or Storing a jack, a tire, or other come off. The wheel nuts should equipment in the passenger be tightened with a torque wrench compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-81 Jack Handle Extension(s) Spare Tire Lock 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem 2. Tilt the tire. Separate the tire/ Pointed Down) wheel retainer from the guide pin.
Page 438 10-82 Vehicle Care 3. Assemble the two jack handle 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored extensions (I) and wheel extension (F) through the hole in securely. Push, pull (A), and then wrench (H) as shown. the rear bumper (G) (hoist shaft try to turn (B) the tire.
Page 439: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-83 To store the tools, follow these Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the steps: secondary latch: This vehicle has an 1. Return the tools to the tool bag underbody-mounted tire hoist and place it back in the top box assembly equipped with a storage unit.
Page 440 10-84 Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 72.
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-85 12. Lower the jack by turning If the spare tire is hanging from the wheel wrench the cable, insert the hoist end counterclockwise. Keep of extension, and wheel lowering the jack until the wrench into the hoist shaft hole spare tire slides off the jack or in the bumper and turn the is hanging by the cable.
Page 442: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-86 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different Jump Starting size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a For more information about the originally installed on your vehicle. fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for may lose air over time, so check its...
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, and the bad grounding power outlets. Turn off the radio could result in costly damage to could damage the electrical and all the lamps that are not the vehicle that would not be systems.
Page 444 10-88 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING (Continued) An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that when the engine is not running first. If you do not, explosive gas and can injure you. Keep hands, could be present. clothing and tools away from any Battery fluid contains acid that underhood electric fan.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-89 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
Page 446 10-90 Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jumper cables the dead battery. If it will not from both vehicles do the following: start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black probably needs service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 447: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-91 What is the distance that will be Towing Recreational Vehicle travelled? Some vehicles have Towing restrictions on how far and how Towing the Vehicle long they can tow. Recreational vehicle towing means towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the Is the proper towing equipment vehicle...
Page 448 10-92 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and single speed automatic transfer Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a case should not be towed with all Single Speed Automatic four wheels on the ground.
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-93 After towing, see Shifting Out of with the rear wheels on the WARNING Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive ground, the transmission could for the proper procedure to take the be damaged. The repairs would Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle out of the Neutral position. not be covered by the vehicle vehicle's transfer case into warranty.
Page 450 10-94 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a 3. Shift the transmission to 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Two Speed Automatic P (Park). following the manufacturer's Transfer Case instructions. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 7. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is WARNING firmly attached to the towing...
Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-95 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic See Parking Brake on the Ground) page 9 51. Transfer Case 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from 5.
Page 452: Appearance Care
10-96 Vehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping Appearance Care Do not wash the vehicle in direct device designed for towing to sunlight. Use a car washing soap. ensure that the front wheels are Do not use cleaning agents that are Exterior Care locked into the straight position.
Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-97 High pressure car washes may If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are cause water to enter the vehicle. clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Avoid using high pressure washes gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the colored basecoat.
Page 454 10-98 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum or Chrome-Plated wheel(s). The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle Wheels and Trim Clean the outside of the windshield warranty. Use only approved with glass cleaner. The vehicle may have either cleaners on aluminum or aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-99 Notice: Driving the vehicle Sheet Metal Damage Chemicals used for ice and snow through an automatic car wash removal and dust control can collect If the vehicle is damaged and that has silicone carbide tire on the underbody. If these are not requires sheet metal repair or cleaning brushes, could damage removed, corrosion and rust can...
Page 456: Interior Care
10-100 Vehicle Care Underbody Maintenance discolorations, and small, irregular Remove dust from small buttons dark spots etched into the paint and knobs with a small brush with Chemicals used for ice and snow surface. soft bristles. removal and dust control can collect Although no defect in the paint job Your dealer has products for on the underbody.
Page 457 Vehicle Care 10-101 Use only mild, neutral-pH soaps. Cleaners can contain solvents that cleaning, gently remove as much of Avoid laundry detergents or can become concentrated in the the soil as possible using one of the dishwashing soaps with interior. Before using cleaners, read following techniques: degreasers.
Page 458 10-102 Vehicle Care 5. If the soil is not completely To remove dust, a soft cloth Instrument Panel, Vinyl and removed, use a mild soap dampened with water can be used. other Plastic Surfaces solution and repeat the cleaning If a more thorough cleaning is To remove dust, a soft cloth process that was used with plain necessary, a soft cloth dampened...
Page 459: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-103 Some commercial products may Use the following guidelines for WARNING increase gloss on the instrument proper floor mat usage. panel. The increase in gloss may The original equipment floor Do not bleach or dye safety belts. cause annoying reflections in the mats were designed for the It may severely weaken them.
Page 460 10-104 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 461: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance Maintenance intervals, needs vary. The vehicle might need checks, inspections, more frequent checks and services. recommended fluids, and Please read the information under lubricants are necessary to keep Scheduled Maintenance.
Page 462 11-2 Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be certain Rotation of New Tires WARNING that you will receive the highest To maintain ride, handling, and level of service available. Your performance of the vehicle, it is Performing maintenance work can dealer has specially trained service important that the first rotation be dangerous.
Page 463: Scheduled Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Scheduled system whenever the oil is changed. inspection for wear, cracking, See Engine Oil Life System on Maintenance or contamination and windshield page 10 11. and wiper blade cleaning, When the Change Engine Oil Every Engine Oil Change if contaminated.
Page 464 11-4 Service and Maintenance Engine air cleaner filter See Recommended Fluids and Additional Required Services inspection. See Engine Air Lubricants on page 11 7. More Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles Cleaner/Filter on page 10 16. frequent lubrication may be required when the vehicle is Rotate tires.
Page 465 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Accelerator pedal check for Four wheel drive only: Transfer Once a Month damage, high effort, or binding. case fluid change (severe Tire inflation pressures check. Replace if needed. service) for vehicles mainly See Tire Pressure on driven when frequently towing a Underbody flushing service.
Page 466 11-6 Service and Maintenance Evaporative control system Spark plug replacement and First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel and spark plug wires inspection. An Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles vapor lines and hoses for proper Emission Control Service. Automatic transmission fluid hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 467: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark.
Page 468 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Front Axle Canada 89021672). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Rear Axle Canada 89021678). ® Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 469: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter...
Page 470: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 471 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 472 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 473: 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 474: 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 7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 475: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) (Iron) (LMG) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) (Aluminum) (LC9) Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 476 12-4 Technical Data NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 477: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 478 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 479: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
Page 480 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not STEP THREE been satisfactorily handled through Procedure If your case is not resolved in a the normal means, we suggest the reasonable amount of time by your Owner satisfaction and goodwill are following steps: dealer, please call the General...
Page 481: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
R.L. de C.V. Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Customer Assistance Center assistance. However, if a customer 1908 Colonel Sam Drive wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Col. Granada the letter should be addressed to: www.gm.ca...
Page 482: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
Customer assistance is available Guatemala and who use Text Telephones Monday through Friday, 08:00 to (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY 1-800-999-5252 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from equipment available at its Customer 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Panama Assistance Center.
Page 483: Online Owner Center
Online Owner Center Other Helpful Links Here are a few of the valuable tools and services you will have Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) access to: Chevrolet Merchandise www.chevyownercenter.com My Showroom: Find and save www.chevymall.com information on vehicles and...
Page 484: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
13-8 Customer Information GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also Calling for Assistance has a Mobility Program. Call Reimbursement Program When calling Roadside Assistance, 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for have the following information (U.S. and Canada) details. TTY users call ready: 1-800-263-3830. Your name, home address, and Roadside Assistance home telephone number.
Page 485 New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Roadside Assistance before this service is given. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow From a Public Impound towing caused by make any changes or discontinue Road or Highway: Tow to the violation of any laws.
Page 486: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
Lock-Out Service: Vehicle vehicle or visit our website at: the Roadside Assistance advisor registration is required. www.chevrolet.com.mx. will help to make arrangements Trip Routing Service: Detailed Navigate the site and click on and explain how to receive maps of North America are Asistencia en el Camino.
Page 487: Scheduling Service Appointments
Customer Information 13-11 Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact the dealer and...
Page 488 13-12 Customer Information Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information The dealer may arrange to provide If the vehicle requires overnight you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public reimburse you for a rental vehicle service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the...
Page 489: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts perform properly in subsequent may also be used for repair. These collisions. Aftermarket parts are not (U.S. and Canada) parts are typically removed from covered by the GM New Vehicle vehicles that were total losses in Limited Warranty, and any vehicle If the vehicle is involved in a...
Page 490 13-14 Customer Information Insuring The Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver name, address, and Protect your investment in the GM insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. vehicle with comprehensive and Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage.
Page 491: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-15 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 492: Government
13-16 Customer Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual Technical Service Bulletins and Defects problems between you, your Manuals are available for current dealer, or General Motors. and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may call ORDER TOLL FREE: to the United States...
Page 493: Government
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle s immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 494: Event Data Recorders
13-18 Customer Information Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, Recorder (EDR).
Page 495: Onstar
Customer Information 13-19 ® OnStar Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that may also record data in crash or vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that near crash like situations.
Page 496 13-20 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 497 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Ashtrays ..... . . 5-10 What Will You See After Assistance Program, Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-34 Roadside .
Page 498 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cargo Headlamps ....10-38 Area ......4-2 Battery .
Page 499: Driver Information
INDEX Cleaning Cruise Control ....9-56 Door Exterior Care ....10-96 Light .
Page 500 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont.) Control System ....8-4 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... .5-14 Engine .
Page 501 INDEX Front Fog Lamp Fuses General Information Light ......5-25 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
Page 502 INDEX Heater Level Control Engine ......9-33 Automatic .....9-55 Key and Lock Messages .
Page 503 INDEX Locks Messages Mirrors (cont.) Automatic Door ....2-8 Airbag System ....5-41 Heated .
Page 504 INDEX Parking Pregnancy, Using Safety Engine ......10-8 Assist, Ultrasonic ... . .9-58 Belts .
Page 505 INDEX Rear Seat Entertainment Replacement Parts Rotation, Tires ....10-62 System ..... . . 7-34 Airbags .
Page 506 i-10 INDEX Seats Service (cont.) Steering ......9-5 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Parts Identification Label .
Page 507 INDEX i-11 Tires (cont.) Transmission Rotation ....10-62 Automatic .....9-39 Tachometer .
Page 508 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Warning Canadian Owners ....iii Brake System Light ...5-21 Control ......9-3 Warning Lights, Gauges, Identification and Indicators .

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