Page 1: Table Of Contents
2011 GMC Savana Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2 2011 GMC Savana Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information .
Page 3 à l'adresse Diesel engine, see the Duramax this manual including, but not limited suivante: diesel supplement for additional and to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated specific information on this engine. GMC Truck Emblem, and SAVANA P.O. Box 07130...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Engine Coolant Temperature : Safety Belt Reminders Here are some additional symbols : Exterior Lamps : Tire Pressure Monitor that may be found on the vehicle : Fog Lamps : Tow/Haul Mode and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Fuel Gauge : Traction Control...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Mirror Adjustment ... . . 1-9 Performance and Maintenance ® Steering Wheel StabiliTrak System ..1-17 Adjustment ....1-10 Tire Pressure Monitor .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 7. Exterior Lamp Controls on Tow/Haul Mode Button. See page 6 1. Tow/Haul Mode under Towing B. Driver Information Center (DIC) Equipment on page 9 54. Buttons. See Driver Information Instrument Panel Illumination Center (DIC) on page 5 27.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to sound the panic alarm. Information Press again to cancel the panic This section provides a brief alarm. overview about some of the important features that may or may See Keys on page 2 2 and Remote not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks Power Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a On vehicles with power door locks, Manual Door Locks 10-minute time extension. Remote the switches are located on the start can be extended only once.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Power Windows Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has power windows, To adjust a power seat, if available, the controls are located on each of use the controls on the front of To adjust a manual seat: the side doors.
Page 13: Safety Belts
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Safety Belts position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 14 In Brief Airbag On-Off Switch If the vehicle has a passenger sensing system, the passenger If the instrument panel has airbag status indicator will be visible one of the switches pictured in on the instrument panel when the the following illustrations, the vehicle is started.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief Mirror Adjustment Select each mirror by turning the Manually fold the mirrors inward knob clockwise for the passenger to prevent damage when going Exterior Mirrors side mirror or counterclockwise for through an automatic car wash. the driver side mirror. Adjust the To fold, pull the mirror toward the Vehicles with outside manual mirror angle by moving the knob in...
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Steering Wheel Interior Lighting DOME OFF: This button is located above the instrument panel Adjustment Dome Lamp brightness knob. The dome lamps come on when any Press the button in and the dome door is opened. They turn off after lamps remain off when a door is all the doors are closed.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Exterior Lighting : Briefly turn the control to this : Turns on the headlamps, position to turn the automatic parking lamps, taillamps, instrument headlamps and Daytime Running panel lights, and license plate Lamps (DRL) off or back on. lamps.
Page 18: Climate Controls
1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer Climate Controls The vehicle's heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled with these systems. The lever is located on the left side of the steering column. : Use for a single wiping cycle. : Use to adjust the delay time between wipes.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 vehicle's transmission and vehicle speed while driving down hill or towing a trailer by letting you select a desired range of gears. To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief Vehicle Features : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency Radio(s) and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song.
Page 21: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-15 For vehicles with a FAV button, 2. Press the softkey located below For more information, refer to: a maximum of 36 stations can any one of the tabs that you www.xmradio.com or call be stored as favorites using the want to change.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn For vehicles with a Bluetooth the sound on. Press and hold longer system, it allows users with a than two seconds to interact with Bluetooth enabled cell phone to ®...
Page 23: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-17 Cruise Control SET : Press to set the speed and Performance and activate cruise control or press and Maintenance hold to decelerate. : Press to disengage cruise ® StabiliTrak System control without erasing the set speed from memory. The vehicle may have a traction control system that limits wheel For more information, see Cruise...
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Tire Pressure Monitor During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System pressure warning light may appear 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, This vehicle may have a Tire when the vehicle is first started and with the engine off.
Page 25: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 maintenance tips, online owner When road and weather As the owner of a new GMC, you manual, special privileges, conditions are appropriate, use are automatically enrolled in the and more. cruise control.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief ® OnStar For a full description of OnStar : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the specially trained OnStar Emergency glove box. Advisors. OnStar service is subject to the : Push this button for hands free, OnStar Terms and Conditions...
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 hardware. The vehicle has to have See Radio Frequency Statement on Your Responsibility a working electrical system and page 13 16 for information Increase the volume of the radio adequate battery power for the regarding Part 15 of the Federal if the OnStar Advisor cannot be OnStar equipment to operate.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 29: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Side Door Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-17 Windows (60/40 Swing-Out) ..2-10 Windows Sliding Door ....2-11 Windows .
Page 30: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program on page 13 5. WARNING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for See Radio Frequency Statement on many reasons.
Page 31: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Check the transmitter's battery. The horn may chirp when See Battery Replacement later pressed again within five seconds. in this section. See Vehicle Personalization on If the transmitter is still not page 5 40 for additional information. working correctly, see your (Unlock): Press to unlock the dealer or a qualified technician...
Page 32 Keys, Doors and Windows When the replacement transmitter (Cargo Door): Press to unlock Press and hold for more than is programmed to the vehicle, all only the cargo doors. two seconds to activate the panic remaining transmitters must also alarm. The turn signal lamps flash (Remote Vehicle Start): be programmed.
Page 33 Keys, Doors and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Do not start to have the vehicle in view use a metal object. when doing so. Check local regulations for any requirements 3. Insert the new battery, positive on remote starting of vehicles. side facing down.
Page 34 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. If it is the first remote start since If the remote start procedure is used (Remote Vehicle Start): the vehicle has been driven, again before the first 10 minute This button will be on the RKE repeat these steps, while the time frame has ended, the first transmitter if you have remote start.
Page 35 Keys, Doors and Windows The remote vehicle start feature will Door Locks WARNING (Continued) not operate if: The key is in the ignition. WARNING injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the The hood is open. Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it.
Page 36: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle is equipped with Cargo Door Relocking Pressing the power lock keyless entry, see Remote Keyless switch twice or the lock If the cargo door is open when the Entry (RKE) System Operation on button on the RKE transmitter lock button is pressed on the door...
Page 37: Automatic Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks If the power lock switch is pressed when either the driver, passenger, The vehicle may have an automatic or rear door is open, all the doors lock/unlock feature. This feature will lock and then the driver door can be programmed using the will unlock.
Page 38: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Move the button to the left for the Doors driver side door or to the right for the passenger side door to return Side Door the door locks to normal operation. (60/40 Swing-Out) To open the front portion of a 60/40 door from the inside, pull the handle toward you and push the door open.
Page 39: Sliding Door
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 To close the 60/40 side doors, close Sliding Door the rear door first. Then close the front door. Check to make sure that both doors are completely closed. The swing-out doors have a check strap assembly in the door frame to keep the door from opening beyond 90 degrees.
Page 40: Rear Doors
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Rear Doors WARNING (Continued) WARNING Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be Unlocked doors can be unable to get out. A child can dangerous. be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent Passengers, especially children, can easily open the injuries or even death from...
Page 41: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 Vehicle Security The system is automatically armed when the key is removed from the This vehicle has theft-deterrent ignition. features; however, they do not make You do not have to manually arm or it impossible to steal. disarm the system.
Page 42 2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows If the engine does not start and It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ To program the new key: the security message comes on, decoder to learn the transponder 1. Verify the new key the key may have a damaged value of a new or replacement key.
Page 43: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 The security message will turn Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors off once the key has been Adjust the mirrors by pressing the programmed. It may not be Convex Mirrors mirror up and down and left and apparent that the security right.
Page 44: Power Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Then, adjust the mirror angle by moving the knob in the desired direction. The auxiliary convex mirrors can only be adjusted manually. Heated Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: (Rear Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors.
Page 45: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Interior Mirrors Windows Manual Rearview Mirror WARNING Hold the inside rearview mirror in Leaving children, helpless the center to move it for a clearer adults, or pets in a vehicle view behind the vehicle. Adjust with the windows closed is the mirror to avoid glare from the dangerous.
Page 46: Power Windows
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull up on the front edge of the WARNING switch to raise the window. Leaving children in a vehicle with Express Down the keys is dangerous for many reasons.
Page 47: Swing-Out Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Swing-Out Windows Enhanced Technology Glass The vehicle may be equipped with Enhanced Technology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overall occupant protection system on passenger vans. ETG may help to keep passengers sitting next to these fixed windows from being ejected through the glass in some, but not in all crashes.
Page 48: Sun Visors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows The following table shows laminated glass location, based on vehicle model and options. Vehicle Configuration ETG Locations Eight Seat Passenger Vans Sliding door forward window Twelve and Fifteen Seat Sliding door forward window and Passenger Vans rear-most side windows Long Wheelbase Cargo Vans Rear-most side windows...
Page 49 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-22 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-23 Older Children ....3-42 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 50: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats On vehicles with factory installed Seat Adjustment seats, the front seats have built-in head restraints that are not adjustable in the outboard seating WARNING positions. You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 51: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to.
Page 52 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright WARNING (Continued) position: 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback will go up over your abdomen.
Page 53: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats 2. Locate the pins. On a three-passenger seat there Removing the Rear Seat are two pins on the inboard sides of the rear seats. Disconnect the mini-latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed.
Page 54 Seats and Restraints 3. Pull the pin handle up to Reinstalling the Rear Seats disengage the pin from the retaining clip, and then pull the WARNING pin out. A seat that is not locked into 4. Repeat this procedure for the place properly can move around other pins.
Page 55 Seats and Restraints 1. Position the seat into the open On a four-passenger seat, slots in both rails. Push the seat the pins marked R must be forward in the rail, hooking both installed on the half of the seat bases onto the pins inside seat on the right side.
Page 56: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 7. Repeat this procedure for the Safety Belts WARNING other seat base. This section of the manual 8. Connect the mini-latch plates It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts for the lap-shoulder belts by in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints A few crashes are mild, and some Why Safety Belts Work crashes can be so serious that even When you ride in or on anything, buckled up, a person would not you go as fast as it goes. survive.
Page 58 3-10 Seats and Restraints Get it up to speed. Then stop the The person keeps going until or the instrument panel... 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 59 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Questions and Answers About Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, Safety Belts why should I wear safety Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle belts? after a crash if I am wearing a A: You may be an excellent driver, safety belt? but if you are in a crash...
Page 60: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
3-12 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that Properly unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are This section is only for people of wearing safety belts.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints 3-13 to slide under the lap belt. If you slid Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING under it, the belt would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause You can be seriously hurt if the serious or even fatal injuries.
Page 62 3-14 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if the You can be seriously injured if the belt is buckled in the wrong place belt goes over an armrest like like this. In a crash, the belt would this.
Page 64 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured by You can be seriously injured by a not wearing the lap-shoulder belt twisted belt. In a crash, you would properly. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt not be restrained by the shoulder to spread impact forces.
Page 66: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a Position the release button on passenger belt is pulled out the buckle so that the safety belt All seating positions in the vehicle all the way, the child restraint could be quickly unbuckled if have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-19 It may be necessary to pull Before a door is closed, be sure the stitching on the safety belt safety belt is out of the way. If a through the latch plate to fully door is slammed against a safety tighten the lap belt on smaller belt, damage can occur to both the occupants.
Page 68 3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Pretensioners Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners are activated in If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight a crash, the pretensioners and Rating) of the vehicle is below possibly other parts of the safety 3 855 kg (8,500 lb) then the vehicle belt system will need to be replaced.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-21 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 70: Safety Belt Extender
3-22 Seats and Restraints To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Slide the guide into its storage pocket on But if a safety belt is not long the side of the seatback.
Page 71: Safety Belt Care
Seats and Restraints 3-23 from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a safety belts may not protect you in But the safety belt assemblies that Crash a crash.
Page 72: Airbag System
3-24 Seats and Restraints A roof-rail airbag for the driver, Airbag System Here are the most important things the passenger seated directly to know about the airbag system: behind the driver, and the third The vehicle has the following row outboard passenger position airbag: WARNING (passenger van equipped with a...
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-25 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 when it inflates can be seriously very close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 74: Where Are The Airbags
3-26 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger If the vehicle has one, the right Side Similar front passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on the If the vehicle is a cargo or The driver frontal airbag is in the passenger side.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-27 For passenger vans with a sliding WARNING (Continued) door, on the passenger side of the vehicle, you will have a separate Never secure anything to the roof roof-rail airbag for the passenger of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags seated directly behind the right by routing a rope or tie down front passenger and the third row...
Page 76: When Should An Airbag Inflate
3-28 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Inflate? example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary Single Stage vs.
Page 77: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Dual-stage airbags adjust the Roof-rail airbags are not intended to What Makes an Airbag restraint according to crash severity. inflate in frontal impacts, near-frontal Inflate? The vehicle has electronic frontal impacts, or rear impacts. All roof-rail sensors, which help the sensing airbags will deploy when either side In a deployment event, the sensing...
Page 78: How Does An Airbag Restrain
3-30 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag ejection in rollover events, although The parts of the airbag that come no system can prevent all such into contact with you may be warm, Restrain? ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in...
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-31 A new system will include airbag WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) modules and possibly other parts. The service manual for If you experience breathing systems, etc. Even if the vehicle the vehicle covers the need to problems following an airbag appears to be drivable after a replace other parts.
Page 80 3-32 Seats and Restraints Airbag On-Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in If the instrument panel has one the right front passenger position of the switches pictured in the is a member of a passenger risk following illustrations, the vehicle group identified by the national has an airbag on-off switch that you...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Makes the potential harm from Child age 1 to 12. A child the passenger airbag in a crash age 1 to 12 must ride in the front greater than the potential harm seat because: from turning off the airbag and My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 82 3-34 Seats and Restraints To turn off the right front passenger WARNING (Continued) frontal airbag, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move To help avoid injury to yourself or the switch to the off position. others, have the vehicle serviced The airbag off light will come on right away.
Page 83: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Passenger Sensing roof-rail airbags, if equipped, are not part of the passenger sensing System system. If the instrument panel has one The passenger sensing system of the indicators pictured in the works with sensors that are part following illustrations, the vehicle of the right front passenger seat.
Page 84: Child Restraints
3-36 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat designed to turn off the right front in the front. This is because the risk passenger frontal airbag if: deploy under some unusual to the rear-facing child is so great, The right front passenger seat is...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-37 When the passenger sensing For some children who have If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right front outgrown child restraints and for Child Restraint passenger frontal airbag, the off very small adults, the passenger If a child restraint has been installed indicator will light and stay lit to...
Page 86 3-38 Seats and Restraints 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an system to detect that person and restraint and restarting the enable the right front passenger Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still frontal airbag: lit, turn the vehicle off.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an To purchase a service manual, see object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering System Operation handbag, grocery bag, laptop or Information on page 13 12. Safety belts help keep the other electronic device, is put on passenger in position on the...
Page 88 3-40 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the of the passenger seat. The Step Two of the Customer passenger sensing system Satisfaction Procedure in Airbag-Equipped Vehicle may not operate properly if the this manual. See Customer original seat trim is replaced Satisfaction Procedure on Q: Is there anything I might add with non-GM covers, upholstery...
Page 89: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-41 In addition, your dealer and the Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to service manual have information replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash about the location of the airbag your dealer for service.
Page 90 3-42 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-43 According to accident statistics, WARNING children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Never do this. restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating Never allow two children to wear position.
Page 92: Infants And Young Children
3-44 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never allow a child to wear the wrapped around their neck and safety belt with the shoulder belt the safety belt continues to behind their back.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-45 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never do this. child restraint in the right front seat, always move the front Never hold an infant or a child passenger seat as far back as it while riding in a vehicle. Due to will go.
Page 94 3-46 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of The restraint manufacturer's WARNING add-on child restraints? instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still height limitations for a particular are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 95: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 96 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child See Lower Anchors and Tethers In some areas of the United for Children (LATCH System) on States and Canada, Certified Restraint in the Vehicle page 3 50 for more information. Child Passenger Safety Children can be endangered in a Technicians (CPSTs) are available WARNING...
Page 97: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Where to Put the Restraints (Front Seat-Airbag On/Off WARNING (Continued) Switch) on page 3 62 for more Restraint information, including important Even if the passenger sensing safety information. According to accident statistics, system or airbag switch has children and infants are safer A label on the sun visor says, turned off the right front...
Page 98: Latch System
3-50 Seats and Restraints Child restraints and booster seats Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with vary considerably in size, and some child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use may fit in certain seating positions collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 100 3-52 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether See the information following for The second, third, and fourth row installing a child restraint with a top with three-passenger seats have Anchor Locations tether in the second, third, and exposed metal lower anchors fourth row center positions.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-53 positions, use anchor point (B). Do not secure a child restraint in a To install a child restraint in the rear position without a top tether anchor center seating positions, use anchor if a national or local law requires point (B).
Page 102 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 103 Seats and Restraints 3-55 the safety belts. Refer to your anchor point (A). For the are using a single tether, child restraint manufacturer rear passenger-side seating route the tether over the instructions and the instructions positions, use anchor seatback. in this manual. point (B).
Page 104 3-56 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the LATCH system is If the position you are using If the position you are using...
Page 105: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 106 3-58 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for more information.
Page 107: Sensing System
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Front Seat-Passenger Sensing System) A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
Page 108 3-60 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions System) on page 3 50 for how and that came with the child restraint.
Page 109 Seats and Restraints 3-61 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 50 for more information.
Page 110 3-62 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has been On-Off Switch on page 3 32 for WARNING (Continued) installed and the on indicator is lit, more information, including see If the On Indicator is Lit for a important safety information. Even if the airbag switch Child Restraint under Passenger A label on the sun visor says,...
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-63 System) on page 3 50 for how and If you have no other choice but WARNING where to install the child restraint to install a rear-facing child using LATCH. If a child restraint is restraint in this seat, make sure If the airbag readiness light secured using a safety belt and it the airbag is off once the child...
Page 112 3-64 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-65 7. If the vehicle does not have a To remove the child restraint, rear seat and the child restraint unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and has a top tether, follow the let it return to the stowed position. child restraint manufacturer's If the top tether is attached to a top instructions regarding the use...
Page 114 3-66 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 115 Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Front Storage Front Storage ....4-1 This vehicle may have a front storage compartment. It is located at the center of the instrument panel extension, by the floor.
Page 116 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 117 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-15 Vehicle Messages ... 5-32 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 118 Instruments and Controls Controls 2. Release the lever to lock the (Next/Previous): Press steering wheel in place. to select preset or favorite radio stations, select tracks on a CD, Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel ® or navigate an iPod or USB device.
Page 119: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a CD Player or 2. Press and release (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to USB port: silence the vehicle speakers only. to scroll up or down the list, then Press again to turn the sound on. press and hold , or press Press...
Page 120: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Low Speed): Slow wipes. WARNING (High Speed): Fast wipes. In freezing weather, do not use (Off): Use to turn the the washer until the windshield is wipers off. warmed. Otherwise the washer When driving during the day and fluid can form ice on the the wipers are activated, the head windshield, blocking your vision.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference 4. Press until the vehicle between the earth's magnetic north heading, for example, N for and true geographic north. If the North, is displayed in the DIC. compass is not set to the zone 5.
Page 122: Clock
Instruments and Controls If the DIC display does not show a Do not operate any switches Clock heading, for example, N for North, such as window, sunroof, AM/FM Radio with Optional or the heading does not change climate controls, seats, etc. CD Player after making turns, there may be a during the calibration procedure.
Page 123 Instruments and Controls 2. While either the hour or the To set the time and date, follow the Changing the Time and Date Default Settings minutes are flashing, turn instructions: knob, located on the upper You can change the time default 1.
Page 124: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD 3. To decrease, press the 2. Press the softkey located under the desired option. Player left SEEK arrow or the REV button, or turn 3. Press the MENU button again to If the vehicle has a radio with a apply the selected default, or let knob, located on the...
Page 125: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls Notice: Hanging heavy Ashtrays WARNING equipment from the power For vehicles with an ashtray it is outlet can cause damage not Power is always supplied to the located in the center console or on covered by the vehicle warranty. outlets.
Page 126: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 127: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 4 Speed Version Shown, 6 Speed and Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 128: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle has a diesel engine, If the vehicle needs a new odometer Press the on the Driver see the Duramax diesel supplement installed, it must be set to the Information Center (DIC) switch to for more information.
Page 129: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 It takes a little more or less fuel Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge, when the ignition is to fill up than the fuel gauge on, indicates how much fuel is left in indicated. For example, the the vehicle fuel tank.
Page 130: Engine Oil Pressure
5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously Gauge low oil level or other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the oil as soon as possible. WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low.
Page 131: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant the 125°C (260°F) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working Temperature Gauge beyond its capacity. See Engine Overheating on page 10 27. Voltmeter Gauge English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working.
Page 132: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, the Safety Belt Reminders Passenger Safety Belt gauge shows the condition of the Reminder Light Driver Safety Belt Reminder charging system. Readings between Light the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range. There is a driver safety belt Readings in the low warning zone reminder light on the instrument...
Page 133: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 The front passenger safety belt For vehicles with a remote start, the warning light and chime may turn on airbag readiness light will stay on if an object is put on the seat such until the driver places the ignition as a briefcase, handbag, grocery switch to the ON/RUN position.
Page 134: Airbag On-Off Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Airbag On-Off Light WARNING When the right front passenger If the right front passenger airbag airbag is manually turned off using is turned off for a person who is the airbag on-off switch on the not in a risk group identified by instrument panel, if equipped, the indicator light OFF or the off symbol the national government, that...
Page 135: Indicator
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you are using WARNING remote start, if equipped, to start the Indicator vehicle from a distance, you may If the airbag readiness light not see the system check. Then, If the vehicle has a passenger ever comes on and stays on, it after several more seconds, the...
Page 136: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light See Battery Voltage and Charging indicator lights remain on, or if there Messages on page 5 32 for more are no lights at all, there may be information.
Page 137 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Notice: If the vehicle is pass a required Emission continually driven with this light Inspection/Maintenance on, after a while, the emission test. See Accessories and controls might not work as well, Modifications on page 10 4. the vehicle fuel economy might This light comes on during a not be as good, and the engine...
Page 138 5-22 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, A few driving trips with the cap If one or more of these when it is safe to do so, stop the properly installed should turn the conditions occurs, change vehicle.
Page 139: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-23 down. The diagnostic system evaluates critical emission control systems during normal driving. This can take several days of routine driving. If this has been done and the vehicle still does not Metric English The DLC is under the instrument pass the inspection, your dealer panel to the left of the steering This light should come on briefly...
Page 140: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning pull off the road and stop carefully. light is also on, the vehicle does not (ABS) Warning Light The pedal might be harder to push, have antilock brakes and there is or the pedal might go closer to the a problem with the regular brakes.
Page 141: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 ® StabiliTrak Indicator Tire Pressure Light A tire pressure message can accompany the light. See Tire Light Messages on page 5 39 for more information. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information Label.
Page 142: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while High-Beam On Light starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.
Page 143: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Cruise Control Light Information Displays If the vehicle has these features, the DIC also displays the compass direction and the outside air Driver Information temperature when viewing the trip Center (DIC) and fuel information. The compass direction appears on the top This vehicle has a Driver right corner of the DIC display.
Page 144 5-28 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items (Vehicle Information): Press this button to display the oil life, (Trip/Fuel): Press this button units, tire pressure readings for to scroll through the following menu vehicles with the Tire Pressure items: Monitor System (TPMS), engine Odometer hours, Tire Pressure Monitor...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-29 The trip odometer has a feature If the retro-active reset feature is fuel tank. This is because different called the retro-active reset. This activated after the vehicle is started, driving conditions produce different can be used to set the trip odometer but before it begins moving, the fuel economies.
Page 146 5-30 Instruments and Controls Fuel Used Vehicle Information Menu To stop the timer, press briefly Items while TIMER is displayed. Press until FUEL USED (Vehicle Information): Press displays. This display shows the To reset the timer to zero, press and this button to scroll through the number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) hold...
Page 147 Instruments and Controls 5-31 oil life, additional maintenance is Tire Pressure Engine Hours recommended in the Maintenance If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Press until ENGINE HOURS Schedule in this manual. See Monitor System (TPMS), the displays. This display shows the Scheduled Maintenance on pressure for each tire can be total number of hours the engine...
Page 148: Vehicle Messages
5-32 Instruments and Controls Change Compass Zone Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages The vehicle may have this feature. Messages displayed on the DIC To change the compass zone indicate the status of the vehicle SERVICE BATTERY through the DIC, see Compass on or some action may be needed CHARGING SYSTEM page 5 4.
Page 149: Compass Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 and turn off the vehicle. Restart the Door Ajar Messages LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN vehicle and check for the message On some vehicles, this message CARGO DOOR OPEN on the DIC display. If the message displays and a chime sounds if the is still displayed or appears again This message displays and a chime driver side rear door is not fully...
Page 150: Engine Cooling System
5-34 Instruments and Controls RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN normal, the air conditioning ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP compressor turns back on. You ENGINE On some vehicles, this message can continue to drive the vehicle. displays and a chime sounds if the Notice: If you drive the vehicle If this message continues to appear, passenger side rear door is not fully while the engine is overheating,...
Page 151: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 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 152: Fuel System Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN sounds if a turn signal is left on for REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime 1.2 km (3/4 of a mile).
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-37 SERVICE TRACTION STABILITRAK OFF There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear. CONTROL If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this One condition is overheating, message displays when you turn If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this which could occur if StabiliTrak off StabiliTrak, or when the stability message displays when there is a...
Page 154: Airbag System Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls TRACTION CONTROL OFF Anti-Theft Alarm System Service Vehicle Messages Messages If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this SERVICE A/C SYSTEM message displays when the Traction SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT This message displays when the Control System (TCS) is turned off. SYSTEM electronic sensors that control the Adjust your driving accordingly.
Page 155: Tire Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 This message only appears while to those shown on the Tire Loading TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE the ignition is in ON/RUN, and will Information label. See Tires on If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure not disappear until the problem is page 10 52, Vehicle Load Limits on Monitor System (TPMS), this resolved.
Page 156: Vehicle Reminder
5-40 Instruments and Controls TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Stop the vehicle and let it idle to Vehicle allow the transmission to cool. This ENGINE Personalization message clears and the chime Notice: If you drive the vehicle stops when the fluid temperature This vehicle may have while the transmission fluid is reaches a safe level.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-41 To change customization Feature Settings Menu Items Press until the LANGUAGE preferences, use the following screen appears on the DIC display. The following are customization procedure. features that allow you to program Press once to access the settings settings to the vehicle: Entering the Feature for this feature.
Page 158 5-42 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL IN PARK (default): All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is This feature allows you to This feature allows you to select shifted into P (Park). select when the doors will whether or not to turn off the automatically lock.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-43 NO CHANGE: No change will be Press until REMOTE DOOR Press until REMOTE DOOR made to this feature. The current LOCK appears on the DIC display. UNLOCK appears on the DIC setting will remain. Press once to access the settings display.
Page 160 5-44 Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK ON (default): The doors will not 10 SECONDS (default): The lock until five seconds after the last exterior lamps will stay on for This feature allows you to select door is closed. 10 seconds. whether or not the locking of the doors will be delayed.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-45 NO CHANGE: No change will be NO CHANGE: No change will be Press until APPROACH made to this feature. The current made to this feature. The current LIGHTING appears on the DIC setting will remain. setting will remain. display.
Page 162 5-46 Instruments and Controls DO NOT RESTORE: The If you do not exit, pressing will customization features will not be return you to the beginning of the set to their factory default settings. feature settings menu. To select a setting, press while Exiting the Feature the desired setting is displayed on...
Page 163 Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The exterior lamps control has four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Briefly turn the control to Exterior Lighting this position to turn the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Lamps (DRL) off or back on.
Page 164: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the Reminder following lamps listed below. If a door is open, a reminder chime Parking Lamps sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned Instrument Panel Lights on and the key is out of the ignition.
Page 165: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running To turn off the DRL, turn the exterior The vehicle has a light sensor located on the top of the instrument lamp control to and then release Lamps (DRL) panel. Do not cover the sensor or it. For vehicles first sold in Canada, the system will come on whenever Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can the transmission must be in the...
Page 166: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting garage, the automatic headlamp position when released. Signals system comes on immediately. If after signaling a turn or lane Once the vehicle leaves the garage, change the arrow flashes rapidly or it takes approximately 30 seconds does not come on, a signal bulb...
Page 167: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting panel lights and the radio display. Dome Lamp Override This only works if the headlamps or The DOME OFF button is parking lamps are on. Instrument Panel located above the instrument panel Illumination Control brightness knob. Dome Lamps The knob for this feature is located The dome lamps come on when any to the left of the steering column.
Page 168: Reading Lamps
Lighting Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge DOME OFF: Press this button is low, the voltage is raised slightly in and the dome lamps remain off to quickly bring the charge back up. when a door is opened. Press the Entry/Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, button again to return it to the...
Page 169: Battery Power Protection
Lighting A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being This feature shuts off the dome as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the lamps if they are left on for more lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action,...
Page 170 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 171 Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction WARNING System Infotainment Taking your eyes off the road for extended periods could If the vehicle came without a radio, cause a crash resulting in injury the wiring provisions for a radio and Introduction or death to you or others. Do an antenna were installed at the Infotainment .
Page 172 Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Notice: Contact your dealer Notice: The chime signals road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. related to safety belts, parking while the vehicle is parked: brake, and other functions of Adding audio or communication the vehicle operate through the Become familiar with the...
Page 173: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the radio. The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). If the radio is moved to a different vehicle, it does not operate and either LOC or LOCKED displays.
Page 174 Infotainment System (Information) (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Radio with CD): Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS station or MP3 song.
Page 175 Infotainment System To activate SCV: Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Setting the Tone (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM (Bass/Midrange/Treble) 1. Set the radio volume to the Radio with CD) (All Except AM-FM Radio and desired level. Radio with CD) To adjust the bass or treble: 2.
Page 176 Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing one To quickly adjust all tone and 2. To adjust the setting, do one of of the following: speaker controls to the middle the following: position, press the knob for more Turn the knob clockwise Turn the knob.
Page 177: Radio
Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Radio of the following: Calibration Error: The audio AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated for Turn the knob clockwise the vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Press the SEEK,...
Page 178 Infotainment System Finding a Station For AM-FM Radio and Radio with 4. Press and hold one of the CD (Base), scan presets within the six numbered softkeys for BAND: Press to switch between current selected band by pressing three seconds until a beep FM1, FM2, AM and XM.
Page 179: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System through up to six pages of favorites, The number of favorites pages can Satellite Radio each having six favorite stations be setup using the MENU button. Finding a Category (CAT) available per page. Each page To setup the number of favorites Station of favorites can contain any pages:...
Page 180 7-10 Infotainment System To scan stations, press and hold Setting Preset Stations Storing a Radio Station as a either arrow for two seconds until a Favorite If the radio does not have a FAV beep sounds. The radio goes to a button, up to 18 stations (six FM1, Drivers are encouraged to set up station, plays for a few seconds,...
Page 181: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-11 To store a station as a favorite: 4. Press the FAV button, or let the boost the power levels during the menu time out, to return to the day, and then reduce these levels 1. Tune to the desired radio station. original main radio screen during the night.
Page 182: Fixed Mast Antenna (Multi-Band)
7-12 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna Fixed Mast Audio Players (Multi-Band) Antenna (Care) CD Player The multi-band antenna is located The fixed mast antenna can on the roof of the vehicle. The withstand most car washes without Care of the CD Player antenna is used for OnStar and being damaged as long as it is Do not add any label to a CD.
Page 183 Infotainment System 7-13 While using the CD player, use damage the surface. Pick up CDs Playing a CD only CDs in good condition by grasping the outer edges or the If the ignition or radio is turned off without any label, load one CD at edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Page 184 7-14 Infotainment System If a portable audio player is not Press and hold, or press multiple For the Radio with CD (MP3) and connected, No Input Device Found times, to continue moving forward Radio with USB and CD (MP3): displays. through the tracks on the CD.
Page 185 Infotainment System 7-15 Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Root Directory Tracks are played in the following Discs order: The root directory is treated as a The radio can play discs that folder. Files are stored in the root Play begins from the first track contain both uncompressed CD directory when the disc or storage in the first playlist and continues...
Page 186 7-16 Infotainment System Track names longer than If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more SEEK: Press to go to the next 32 characters or four pages are than the maximum of 50 folders, track. Press and hold or press shortened. The display does not 15 playlists, and 512 folders and multiple times to continue moving show parts of words on the last...
Page 187 Infotainment System 7-17 RDM (Random): Press to listen When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the to tracks in random, rather than begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows, sequential order. To use random, artist.
Page 188: Auxiliary Devices
7-18 Infotainment System The air is very humid. If so, wait This input jack is not an audio adjustments might have to be made about an hour and try again. output; do not plug headphones from the portable device if the into the front auxiliary input jack.
Page 189 Infotainment System 7-19 iPod nano USB Support USB Supported File and Folder Structure iPod touch The radio supports: iPod classic Up to 700 folders Not all iPods and USB drives are compatible with the USB port. Up to 8 folders in depth Make sure the iPod has the Up to 65,535 files.
Page 190 7-20 Infotainment System To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
Page 191 Infotainment System 7-21 (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The the softkey below to view and tab appears raised when pause select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 192 7-22 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality 4. Turn to scroll through (Shuffle Off): Press the the folders or files in the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle selected menu. off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first 5.
Page 193: Phone
Infotainment System 7-23 Phone Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Bluetooth Controls a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the recognize voice commands if there Bluetooth steering wheel to operate the is too much background noise. in vehicle Bluetooth system.
Page 194 7-24 Infotainment System Pairing Information Pairing a Phone vehicle. See Listing All Paired and Connected Phones later in Up to five cell phones can be 1. Press and hold this section for more information. paired to the Bluetooth system. two seconds. 6.
Page 195 Infotainment System 7-25 3. Say Delete. The system asks Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command which phone to delete. Numbers 1. Press and hold 4. Say the name of the phone you The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 196 7-26 Infotainment System 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows that you want to store. After a phone number to be dialed by 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system entering the digits one at a time.
Page 197 Infotainment System 7-27 If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command Call Waiting recognized by the system, say Call waiting must be supported on 1. Press and hold Clear at any time to clear the the cell phone and enabled by the two seconds.
Page 198 7-28 Infotainment System Three Way Calling Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside During a call with the audio in the supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: enabled by the wireless service...
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-29 Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System (DTMF) Tones Voice pass thru allows access to the Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it The Bluetooth system can send cell phone.
Page 200 7-30 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 201 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Rear Heating System ..8-4 Rear Climate Control System .
Page 202 Climate Controls Air Delivery Mode Control: (Floor): Air is directed to the (Defrost): This mode clears Turn the knob clockwise or floor outlets with some air directed the windshield of fog or frost counterclockwise to change the to the windshield and side windows. more quickly.
Page 203 Climate Controls (Air Conditioning): Cools and dehumidifies the air inside of the vehicle. (Maximum Air Conditioning): Cools the air inside the vehicle faster, by recirculating the inside air. Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with a rear window defogger, a warming grid is used to remove fog or frost from the rear window.
Page 204: Rear Heating System
Climate Controls < Do not use a razor (Rear Window Defogger): blade or sharp object to clear Press to turn the rear window the inside rear window. Do not defogger on or off. adhere anything to the defogger The rear window defogger turns off grid lines in the rear glass.
Page 205: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (High): This position supplies the most amount of heat to the For vehicles with a rear heating and air-conditioning system, it maintains the rear-seating area. temperature, fan speed and air delivery for the rear-seat passengers only. (Medium): This position It also works with the main climate-control system in the vehicle.
Page 206 Climate Controls (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed in the rear-seating area. Temperature Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the temperature in the rear seating area. The air-conditioning system on the main climate control panel must be turned on to direct cooled air to the Rear Climate Control Panel...
Page 207 Climate Controls To change the current mode, select Be sure to keep the area under the Air Vents one of the following: front seats clear of any objects so Use the outlets located near the that the air inside of the vehicle can (Vent): Air is directed to the center and on the sides of the circulate effectively.
Page 208 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 209 Driving and Operating Driving and Shifting Into Park ... . 9-22 Cruise Control Shifting Out of Park ..9-23 Cruise Control ....9-37 Operating Parking Over Things Fuel...
Page 210: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving Information Death and injury associated with WARNING (Continued) drinking and driving is a global tragedy. Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Alcohol affects four things that collisions resulting in injury or Defensive driving means always anyone needs to drive a vehicle: possible death.
Page 211: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Medical research shows that Braking And, of course, actual stopping alcohol in a person's system distances vary greatly with the See Brake System Warning Light on can make crash injuries worse, surface of the road, whether it is page 5 23.
Page 212: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can normally but do not pump the reasonable speed.
Page 213: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating The fact that such emergency if there is nothing in the way, steer situations are always possible is a so that the vehicle straddles the good reason to practice defensive edge of the pavement. Turn the driving at all times and wear safety steering wheel 8 to 13 cm (3 to 5 in), belts properly.
Page 214: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating Skidding If the vehicle starts to slide, ease on the road to make a mirrored your foot off the accelerator pedal surface and slow down when you In a skid, a driver can lose control of and quickly steer the way you have any doubt.
Page 215: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep the windshield washer fluid Hydroplaning WARNING (Continued) reservoir filled. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Have good tires with proper can build up under the vehicle's After driving through a large tread depth. See Tires on tires so they actually ride on the puddle of water or a car/vehicle page 10 52.
Page 216: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING WARNING Driving on steep hills or through If you do not shift down, the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving brakes could get so hot that they or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 217: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) swing wide or cut across the on page 9 33 improves vehicle center of the road. Drive at Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on a speeds that let you stay in your slippery roads, but apply the brakes...
Page 218 9-10 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the Adjust the Climate Control If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: vehicle unless there is help nearby. system to a setting that Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 219: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-11 To save fuel, run the engine for only If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire short periods as needed to warm chains on the vehicle, see Tire Slowly and cautiously spin the the vehicle and then shut the engine Chains on page 10 72.
Page 220: Vehicle Load Limits
9-12 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits Tire and Loading Information WARNING Label It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle much weight the vehicle can any heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the...
Page 221 Driving and Operating 9-13 positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct available cargo and luggage Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in load capacity is 650 lbs kilograms and pounds. (1400 750 (5 x 150) = Locate the statement 650 lbs).
Page 222 9-14 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Maximum Vehicle Capacity Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Weight for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 223 Driving and Operating 9-15 Refer to the vehicle tire and Certification/Tire Label of the vehicle. This is called loading information label for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating specific information about the (GVWR). The GVWR includes vehicle's capacity weight and the weight of the vehicle, all seating positions.
Page 224 9-16 Driving and Operating Never exceed the GVWR for the WARNING WARNING (Continued) vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle. Things you put inside the When you carry something vehicle can strike and injure If there is a heavy load, it should inside the vehicle, secure people in a sudden stop or it whenever you can.
Page 225: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-17 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Ignition Positions the first 322 km (200 miles) Operating or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops New Vehicle Break-In with new linings can mean Notice: The vehicle does not premature wear and earlier need an elaborate break-in.
Page 226 9-18 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 3. Come to a complete stop, shift Notice: Using a tool to force the will remain active. See Retained to P (Park), and turn the ignition key to turn in the ignition could Accessory Power (RAP) on to LOCK/OFF.
Page 227: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-19 If you leave the key in the ACC/ Starting the Engine The vehicle has a ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position Computer-Controlled Cranking If the vehicle has a Duramax diesel with the engine off, the battery could System. This feature assists in engine, see the Duramax diesel be drained.
Page 228: Fast Idle System
9-20 Driving and Operating When the Low Fuel warning for up to 15 seconds. Wait at Fast Idle System lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL least 15 seconds between each If the vehicle has this feature it is LOW message is displayed in try, to allow the cranking motor available only with cruise control.
Page 229: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-21 When the fast idle is active the Engine Heater The cord for the engine coolant Driver Information Center (DIC) will heater is located on the driver If the vehicle has the Duramax display FAST IDLE ON. side of the engine compartment diesel engine, see the Duramax and is attached to the hose for...
Page 230: Retained Accessory
9-22 Driving and Operating The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to remain plugged in depends on LOCK/OFF. several factors. Ask a dealer in the 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING area where you will be parking the you.
Page 231: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-23 Prevent movement of the shift If you have to leave the vehicle When you are ready to drive, move lever out of P (Park), unless with the engine running, be sure the shift lever out of P (Park) before the ignition is in ON/RUN or the vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 232: Parking Over Things
9-24 Driving and Operating If you still are unable to shift out Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) of P (Park): 1. Ease the pressure on the shift There are holes or openings WARNING lever. in the vehicle body from damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon 2.
Page 233: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-25 Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic Automatic Transmission engine running. But if you ever have transmission shift lever is not fully to, here are some things to know.
Page 234 9-26 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the already moving, use N (Neutral) WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position only. Also, use N (Neutral) when the to use when starting the engine vehicle is being towed. always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move move the shift lever to P (Park).
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-27 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization vehicle is being used, such as with normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission a heavy load or when temperature fuel economy.
Page 236: (Four Speed)
9-28 Driving and Operating 3 (Third): This position is also used the rear wheels when you are trying spin the tires. When stopping on for normal driving. It reduces vehicle to start the vehicle from a stop on a hill, use the brakes to hold the speed more than D (Drive) without slippery road surfaces.
Page 237 Driving and Operating 9-29 Make sure the shift lever is fully in R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING P (Park) before starting the engine. back up. The vehicle has an automatic Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) It is dangerous to get out of the transmission shift lock control while the vehicle is moving vehicle if the shift lever is not fully...
Page 238 9-30 Driving and Operating N (Neutral): In this position, the D (Drive): This position is for You should use 3 (Third) (or a lower engine does not connect with the normal driving. It provides the best gear as needed) when towing a wheels.
Page 239: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 Notice: Spinning the tires To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when or holding the vehicle in Range Selection Mode is active. 1. Move the shift lever to one place on a hill using only the See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 32.
Page 240: Tow/Haul Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Grade Braking (Six Speed Cruise Grade Braking Automatic Transmission) (Six Speed Automatic Transmission) The Grade Braking shift modes can be activated by pressing Cruise Grade Braking operates only the TOW/HAUL button on the while Cruise Control is engaged instrument panel.
Page 241: All-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating 9-33 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels If the vehicle has this feature, are slowing down.
Page 242: Parking Brake
9-34 Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake If the ignition is on when the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake is released, the brake system the brake pedal or always decrease warning light will go off.
Page 243: System
Driving and Operating 9-35 Ride Control Systems When the vehicle is started and begins to move, the system performs several diagnostic checks ® StabiliTrak System to insure there are no problems. The system may be heard or felt The vehicle may have a vehicle while it is working.
Page 244 9-36 Driving and Operating To turn on the StabiliTrak system, StabiliTrak System Operation Traction Control Operation press the StabiliTrak button again. The StabiliTrak system is normally TCS is part of the StabiliTrak StabiliTrak will automatically turn on, except when the system is system.
Page 245: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-37 Adding non dealer accessories can Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the affect the vehicle's performance. system begins to limit wheel spin, See Accessories and Modifications cruise control will automatically WARNING ® on page 10 4 for more information. disengage.
Page 246 9-38 Driving and Operating +RES (Resume/Accelerate): The cruise control light on the Once the vehicle speed reaches Press briefly to make the vehicle instrument panel cluster comes on about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, resume to a previously set speed, after the cruise control has been set press the +RES button on the or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 247 Driving and Operating 9-39 Reducing Speed While Using Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control How well the cruise control will work There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is on hills depends upon the vehicle control: already activated, speed, load, and the steepness...
Page 248: Fuel
9-40 Driving and Operating Fuel commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. For diesel engine vehicles, see If this occurs, use a gasoline rated Fuel for Diesel Engines in the at 87 octane or higher as soon as Duramax Diesel Supplement.
Page 249: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-41 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Environmental Protection Agency regulations. To help keep fuel Requirements Countries injectors and intake valves clean, or if the vehicle experiences If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any problems due to dirty injectors or California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the...
Page 250: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-42 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, Some gasolines that are Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) such as ethers and ethanol, and not reformulated for low Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge reformulated gasolines might be emissions can contain an and a yellow fuel cap can use either available in your area.
Page 251 Driving and Operating 9-43 At a minimum, E85 should meet and heater efficiency below 0°C Notice: Some additives are not ASTM Specification D 5798. By (32°F), the fuel mix in the fuel compatible with E85 fuel and can definition, this means that fuel tank should contain no more than harm the vehicle's fuel system.
Page 252: Filling The Tank
9-44 Driving and Operating 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 To help avoid injuries to you and be badly burned.
Page 253: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-45 When replacing the fuel cap, turn light and may damage the fuel WARNING (Continued) it clockwise until it clicks. Make tank and emissions system. See sure the cap is fully installed. The Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Bring the fill nozzle in contact diagnostic system can determine if page 5 20.
Page 254: General Towing
9-46 Driving and Operating Then, during the first 800 km Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see (500 mi) that a trailer is towed, Recreational Vehicle Towing on do not drive over 80 km/h page 10 91. General Towing (50 mph) and do not make starts Information at full throttle.
Page 255 Driving and Operating 9-47 Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer WARNING (Continued) hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets tires and mirror adjustments. If the on or under the instrument trailer has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 256 9-48 Driving and Operating Passing shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees the brakes might have to be used so or other objects. Avoid jerky or much that they would get hot and no More passing distance is needed sudden maneuvers. Signal well in longer work well.
Page 257 Driving and Operating 9-49 Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer place, release the brake pedal Towing until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer.
Page 258: Trailer Towing
9-50 Driving and Operating Trailer Towing Notice: Pulling a trailer your passengers. So please read improperly can damage the this section carefully before pulling a If the vehicle has a diesel vehicle and result in costly trailer. ® engine, see the Duramax diesel repairs not covered by the Weight of the Trailer...
Page 259 Driving and Operating 9-51 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G1500 Cargo Van 2WD 4.3L V6 3.42 1 950 kg (4,300 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 3.42 5.3L V8...
Page 260 9-52 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* G2500 Passenger Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.42 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 3.42 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 G3500 Cargo Van 2WD Short Wheelbase 3.42...
Page 261 Driving and Operating 9-53 Ask your dealer for our trailering ball closest to the vehicle. This will information or advice, or write us at help reduce the effect of trailer our Customer Assistance Offices. tongue weight on the rear axle. See Customer Assistance Offices After loading the trailer, weigh on page 13 3 for more information.
Page 262: Towing Equipment
9-54 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's Weight Distributing Hitches If a step-bumper hitch will be used, the bumper could be damaged Tires and Weight Carrying Hitches in sharp turns. Make sure there Be sure the vehicle tires are inflated is ample room when turning to avoid to the upper limit for cold tires.
Page 263 Driving and Operating 9-55 If holes are made in the body, then Trailer Brakes If the vehicle has a trailer hitch, be sure to seal the holes later when the seven-wire harness assembly A loaded trailer that weighs more the hitch is removed. If the holes are with connector is attached to a than 680 kg (1,500 lbs) needs to not sealed, deadly carbon monoxide...
Page 264 9-56 Driving and Operating The four-wire harness (without Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is designed to be most connector) contains the following effective when the vehicle and This button is on the instrument circuits: trailer combined weight is at least panel, to the right of the steering 75 percent of the vehicle Gross Black: Ground wheel.
Page 265: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-57 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the when lightly loaded or with no vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons trailer at all will not cause damage. vehicle is not operating. However, there is no benefit to The vehicle has an airbag system.
Page 266 9-58 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 267 Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission Shift Fluid (4-Speed Lock Control Function Transmission) ... . . 10-15 Check ..... 10-37 Automatic Transmission Ignition Transmission Lock General Information...
Page 268 10-2 Vehicle Care Electrical System Tire Inspection ....10-64 Jump Starting Tire Rotation ....10-64 Electrical System Jump Starting .
Page 269: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 General Information California Proposition California Perchlorate 65 Warning Materials Requirements For service and parts needs, visit your dealer. You will receive Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive genuine GM parts and GM-trained one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag and supported service people.
Page 270: Accessories And Modifications
10-4 Vehicle Care Accessories and Damage to vehicle components Tampering with Noise resulting from the installation or use Modifications Control System of non GM certified parts, including Prohibited control module modifications, is not Adding non dealer accessories covered under the terms of the to the vehicle can affect vehicle The following information relates performance and safety, including...
Page 271 Vehicle Care 10-5 Federal law prohibits the following Among those acts presumed to Air Intake: acts or the causing thereof: constitute tampering are the acts Removal of the air cleaner listed below. 1. The removal or rendering silencer. inoperative by any person, Insulation: Modification of the air cleaner.
Page 272: Vehicle Checks
10-6 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service To open the hood: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information WARNING...
Page 273 Vehicle Care 10-7 If the vehicle has an underhood lamp, it will automatically come on and stay on until the hood is closed. Before closing the hood, be sure all of the filler caps are on properly. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 274 10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3 L V6 Engine Shown (4.8 L V8 Engine, 5.3 L V8 Engine and 6.0 L V8 Engine Similar) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 275 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Battery on page 10 33. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See When Brake Master Cylinder to Add Engine Oil under Reservoir. See Brake Fluid B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Engine Oil on page 10 10. under Brake Fluid on Cooling System on page 10 22.
Page 276: Overview
10-10 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the Engine Oil Obtaining an accurate oil level appropriate time. See Engine Oil reading is essential: For diesel engine vehicles, see Life System on page 10 14. 1. If the engine has been running Engine Oil in the Duramax Diesel Always dispose of engine oil recently, turn off the engine and...
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-11 When to Add Engine Oil See Selecting the Right Engine area that shows the proper Oil in this section for an explanation operating range, the engine of what kind of oil to use. For could be damaged. You should engine oil crankcase capacity, see drain out the excess oil or limit Capacities and Specifications on...
Page 278 10-12 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Use only engine oil that Use of Substitute Engine Oils if is approved to the dexos dexos is unavailable: In the event Selecting the right engine oil specification or an equivalent that dexos approved engine oil depends on both the proper oil...
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-13 ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely your skin and could even cause low temperatures.
Page 280: Engine Oil Life System
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under How to Reset the Engine Oil the best conditions, the oil life Life System When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil Reset the system whenever the change is not necessary for up to a This vehicle has a computer system engine oil is changed so that the...
Page 281: Automatic Transmission Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-15 Automatic Transmission If not taken to the dealer, be sure to To get the right reading, the fluid follow all the instructions here or a should be at normal operating Fluid (4-Speed false reading on the dipstick could temperature, which is 82°C to 93°C Transmission) result.
Page 282 10-16 Vehicle Care Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 3.
Page 283: Transmission)
Vehicle Care 10-17 How to Add Automatic Notice: Use of the incorrect Automatic Transmission automatic transmission fluid Transmission Fluid Fluid (6-Speed may damage the vehicle, and the Refer to Recommended Fluids and Transmission) damages may not be covered by Lubricants on page 11 7 to the vehicle warranty.
Page 284 10-18 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic Wait at least 30 minutes with the Warm or Hot before adding fluid. engine Off, before checking the If the outside temperature is colder Transmission Fluid transmission fluid level if the vehicle than 15°C (60°F) or hotter than Because this operation can be has been driven: 32°C (90°F), a cold check cannot be...
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-19 Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). A.
Page 286: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-20 Vehicle Care When the correct fluid level is 4. If the fluid level is in the the proper fluid to bring the level up obtained, push the dipstick acceptable range, push the to the middle of the WARM (A) or back in all the way;...
Page 287 Vehicle Care 10-21 Compartment Overview on To inspect or replace the engine air WARNING page 10 8 for more information on cleaner/filter, do the following: location. 1. Unhook the retainer clips and Operating the engine with the air remove the cover. When to Inspect the Engine Air cleaner/filter off can cause you Cleaner/Filter...
Page 288: Cooling System
10-22 Vehicle Care Cooling System Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature If the vehicle has a diesel engine, engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan can see Van Models under Cooling corrosion. In addition, the engine start even when the engine is not System in the Duramax diesel coolant could require changing...
Page 289 Vehicle Care 10-23 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors drinkable water and DEX-COOL and/or additives are used in coolant. If using this mixture, the vehicle cooling system, the WARNING nothing else needs to be added. vehicle could be damaged.
Page 290 10-24 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant When the engine is cold, the coolant WARNING level should be at or above the The vehicle must be on a level COLD FILL mark. If it is not, there surface when checking the coolant You can be burned if you spill could be a leak in the cooling level.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-25 How to Add Coolant to the If coolant is needed, add the proper WARNING mixture directly to the radiator, but Radiator be sure the cooling system is cool If the vehicle has a diesel engine, Steam and scalding liquids from before this is done.
Page 292 10-26 Vehicle Care 3. Fill the radiator with the proper 4. Fill the coolant recovery tank to 6. Start the engine and let it run DEX-COOL coolant mixture, up the COLD FILL mark. until the upper radiator hose can to the base of the filler neck. be felt getting hot.
Page 293: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-27 8. Replace the pressure cap. At There is an engine coolant See if the engine cooling fan speed any time during this procedure if temperature gauge on the vehicle's increases when idle speed is coolant begins to flow out of the instrument panel.
Page 294 10-28 Vehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off If an engine overheat warning is the road, shift to P (Park) WARNING...
Page 295: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-29 Engine Fan Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid The vehicle has a clutched engine To check the power steering fluid, cooling fan. When the clutch is do the following: engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 296: Washer Fluid
10-30 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only What to Use Adding Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is To determine what kind of fluid to very cold. This allows for use, see Recommended Fluids and fluid expansion if freezing Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 297: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-31 Brake linings should always be installing disc brake pads that are WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. wrong for the vehicle, can change the balance between the front and Brake Pedal Travel The brake wear warning sound rear brakes for the worse.
Page 298 10-32 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the Checking Brake Fluid WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir Check brake fluid by looking at the might go down: brake fluid reservoir. See Engine If too much brake fluid is added, The brake fluid level goes down Compartment Overview on it can spill on the engine and/or...
Page 299: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-33 What to Add hydraulic system can DANGER damage brake hydraulic Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid system parts so badly that from a sealed container. See Battery posts, terminals, and they will have to be replaced. Recommended Fluids and related accessories contain lead Do not let someone put in...
Page 300: All-Wheel Drive
10-34 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the What to Use black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to Recommended Fluids battery or use a battery trickle and Lubricants on page 11 7 to charger. determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 301: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-35 How to Check Lubricant When the differential is at operating How to Check Lubricant temperature (warm), add enough To get an accurate reading, the lubricant to raise the level to the vehicle should be on a level bottom of the fill plug hole.
Page 302: Noise Control System
10-36 Vehicle Care What to Use Federal law prohibits the following Insulation: acts or the causing thereof: Removal of the noise shields or Refer to Recommended Fluids and 1. The removal or rendering any underhood insulation. Lubricants on page 11 7 to inoperative by any person, determine what kind of lubricant Engine:...
Page 303: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-37 Exhaust: 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission brake and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control Removal of the muffler and/or See Parking Brake on resonator. Function Check page 9 34. Removal of the exhaust pipes Do not use the accelerator and exhaust pipe clamps.
Page 304: Ignition Transmission Lock
10-38 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift engine. Without applying the to P (Park).
Page 305: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-39 4. To install the new wiper insert, Bulb Replacement slide the notched end last, into For the proper type of replacement the end with two blade claws. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Then slide the insert all the way page 10 44.
Page 306: Headlamps
10-40 Vehicle Care Headlamps A. High Beam Headlamp 2. Remove the two bolts from the 5. Disconnect the electrical B. Low Beam Headlamp headlamp assembly. connector. To remove the headlamp assembly 3. Lift the headlamp assembly to 6. Turn the bulb counterclockwise from the vehicle and access the release the lower tabs from the one quarter turn to remove it...
Page 307: Front Turn Signal
Vehicle Care 10-41 8. Reverse the steps to reinstall the To replace the front turn signal, 7. Reinstall the lamp assembly into headlamp assembly. sidemarker, and/or parking lamp the grille until the outboard clip bulb(s): snaps into place. To prevent headlamp vibration and shortened bulb life, be sure Taillamps to insert the headlamp assembly...
Page 308: Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (Chmsl)
10-42 Vehicle Care 4. Remove the third nut (C) from 7. Remove the bulb by pulling it the upper outboard side of straight out. the lamp. 8. Push the new bulb into the 5. Remove the taillamp assembly socket. from the vehicle. 9.
Page 309: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-43 To replace a bulb: 3. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp counterclockwise one quarter To replace one of these bulbs: turn to remove it from the lamp assembly. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out of the socket and push the new bulb into the socket.
Page 310: Replacement Bulbs
10-44 Vehicle Care 3. Install the new bulb. Electrical System Bulb Exterior Lamp 4. Reverse steps 1 and 2 to Number reinstall the license plate bulb Electrical System Headlamps assembly. Overload Composite Replacement Bulbs High-Beam 9005LL The vehicle has fuses and circuit Headlamp breakers to protect against an Bulb...
Page 311: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-45 If there is a problem on the road Windshield Wipers Fuses and Circuit and a fuse needs to be replaced, Breakers If the wiper motor overheats due to the same amperage fuse can be heavy snow or ice, the windshield borrowed.
Page 312: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
10-46 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component.
Page 313 Vehicle Care 10-47 The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Wiring Fuel Pump features shown. Mini Fuse Usage Spare Auxiliary Power Outlet Right Stop/Turn Brake Switch Trailer Body Control Windshield Washer Module 3...
Page 314 10-48 Vehicle Care Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Transmission Wiper Daytime Control Module Running Lamps 2 Canister Vent Battery (LOLVL V22) Solenoid (If Equipped) Spare Body Control Daytime Spare Module 2 Running Lamps 1 Fuel Operated Body Control (UPLVL+V22) Heater Module...
Page 315: Floor Console Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-49 Mini Fuse Usage J Case Fuse Usage Relay Usage V6 Fuel Injectors ABS Motor Run/Crank Spare ABS Module Spare Oxygen Spare Fuel Pump Sensor 2 (Pre) Trailer Wiring Crank Engine Control Fan High Air Conditioning Module Powertrain Compressor Starter Solenoid Even Ignition/...
Page 316 10-50 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Mini Fuse Usage Empty Steering Wheel Sensor Auxiliary Parking Lamps (Cut Away) Front Park Lamps Trailer Park Lamps Upfitter Park Lamps Right Rear Park Lamp Left Rear Park Lamp...
Page 317 Vehicle Care 10-51 Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage Mini Fuse Usage ® OnStar Ignition Rear Passenger (If Equipped) Switch/Discrete Door Unlock Logic Ignition Empty Driver Door Unlock Sensor (PK3) Heating, Empty Instrument Panel Ventilation and Air Cluster Empty Conditioning 2 Heating, Heating, J Case Fuse...
Page 318: Wheels And Tires
10-52 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Relays Usage WARNING (Continued) Upfitter Auxiliary 2 Tires Under inflated tires pose the (High Current Mini) same danger as overloaded This new vehicle comes with Rear Defogger tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a (High Current could cause serious injury.
Page 319: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-53 (B) TPC Spec (Tire WARNING (Continued) Performance Criteria Specification) Original Improperly repaired tires can equipment tires designed to cause a crash. Only the GM's specific tire performance dealer or an authorized tire criteria have a TPC specification service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount code molded onto the sidewall.
Page 320 10-54 Vehicle Care (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 DOT code are the Tire that can be carried and the Tire Size illustration later in this Identification Number (TIN).
Page 321: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-55 Tire Pressure on page 9 12 (G) Single Tire Maximum power brakes, power and Vehicle Load Limits on Load Maximum load that can windows, power seats, page 9 12. be carried and the maximum and air conditioning. pressure needed to support that (D) DOT (Department of Aspect Ratio...
Page 322 10-56 Vehicle Care Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-57 Occupant Distribution Pressure on page 9 12 Tread The portion of a tire Designated seating positions. andVehicle Load Limits on that comes into contact with page 9 12. the road. Outward Facing Sidewall side of an asymmetrical tire that Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators...
Page 324: Tire Pressure
10-58 Vehicle Care Vehicle Capacity Weight Notice: Do not let anyone tell A vehicle-specific Tire and The number of designated you that underinflation or Loading Information label is seating positions multiplied by overinflation is all right. It is attached to the vehicle. This 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated not.
Page 325: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-59 When to Check get a pressure measurement. the air pressure in your tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a If the cold tire inflation pressure Check the tires once a month receiver located in the vehicle. matches the recommended or more.
Page 326: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-60 Vehicle Care Accordingly, when the low tire telltale. When the system detects a Federal Communications pressure telltale illuminates, you malfunction, the telltale will flash for Commission (FCC) and should stop and check your tires as approximately one minute and then Industry Canada soon as possible, and inflate them remain continuously illuminated.
Page 327 Vehicle Care 10-61 and displays, see Driver Information on page 10 64, Tire Rotation on Center (DIC) on page 5 27 and Tire page 10 64, and Tires on Messages on page 5 39. page 10 52. The low tire pressure warning light Notice: Tire sealant materials are may come on in cool weather when not all the same.
Page 328 10-62 Vehicle Care One or more TPMS sensors The malfunction light and DIC TPMS Sensor Matching are missing or damaged. The warning message come on at each Process malfunction light and the DIC ignition cycle until the problem is Each TPMS sensor has a unique message should go off when the corrected.
Page 329 Vehicle Care 10-63 The TPMS sensors can also be 3. Press the Remote Keyless 7. Proceed to the passenger matched to each tire/wheel position Entry (RKE) transmitter's side rear tire, and repeat the by increasing or decreasing the buttons at the same time procedure in Step 5.
Page 330: Tire Inspection
10-64 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10 66 and Wheel We recommend that you be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10 71. regularly inspect the vehicle's the size or location of the tires, including the spare tire,...
Page 331: Dual Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-65 After the tires have been Lightly coat the center of the WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear wheel hub with wheel bearing inflation pressures as shown on grease after a wheel change or Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the Tire and Loading Information tire rotation to prevent corrosion parts to which it is fastened, can...
Page 332: When It Is Time For New
10-66 Vehicle Care The outer tire on a dual wheel setup When It Is Time for New Some commercial truck tires, generally wears faster than the including Goodyear LT225/75R16 Tires inner tire. Your tires will wear more G949 RSA and Goodyear LT225/ evenly and last longer if you rotate 75R16 G933 RSD, may not have Various factors, such as...
Page 333: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-67 Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires GM's exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and matched specifications that impact the mounted on a parked vehicle. Park specific tires for the vehicle. The overall performance of the a vehicle that will be stored for at original equipment tires installed...
Page 334 10-68 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing tires in WARNING WARNING sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help If you use bias-ply tires on the Mixing tires could cause you to keep the vehicle performing most lose control while driving.
Page 335: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-69 Non TPC Spec-rated tires may control, and electronic stability Uniform Tire Quality give a low pressure warning that is control, the performance of these Grading higher or lower than the proper systems can be affected. warning level you would get with Quality grades can be found TPC Spec-rated tires.
Page 336 10-70 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C Grading (UTQG) system The treadwear grade is a The traction grades, from does not apply to deep comparative rating based on the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, tread, winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested and C.
Page 337: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-71 Temperature A, B, C is established for a tire that Wheel Replacement is properly inflated and not The temperature grades Replace any wheel that is bent, overloaded. Excessive speed, are A (the highest), B, and C, cracked, or badly rusted or underinflation, or excessive representing the tire's resistance corroded.
Page 338: Tire Chains
10-72 Vehicle Care If you need to replace any of the Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with or Tire Pressure Monitor System bearing life, brake cooling, WARNING (TPMS) sensors, replace them only speedometer or odometer with new GM original equipment calibration, headlamp aim,...
Page 339: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-73 Notice: Use tire chains only For Cutaway models with LT245/ If a Tire Goes Flat where legal and only when you 75R16, LT225/75R16 or LT215/ It is unusual for a tire to blowout must. Use chains that are the 85R16 size single or dual rear tires, while you are driving, especially if proper size for the tires.
Page 340 10-74 Vehicle Care A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be you would use in a skid. In any rear under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 341: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-75 Tire Changing WARNING (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and To be certain the vehicle will not Tools move, put blocks at the front and If you have a cargo van or a rear of the tire farthest away from passenger van, the equipment you the one being changed.
Page 342 10-76 Vehicle Care If you have a van with the To lower the spare tire from the 15 passenger seating arrangement, vehicle: the equipment you will need is secured on the rear floor of the passenger side of the vehicle. The tools you will be using include: A.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-77 3. 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. 1. Assemble the wheel wrench (G) to one or two of the jack handle If the spare tire does not lower to and the hoist extensions (F).
Page 344 10-78 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and 3. Assemble the jack and tools: Installing the Spare Tire If the vehicle has plastic wheel nut caps, loosen them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. The wheel nut caps are designed to remain with the center cap.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-79 4. Position the jack under the WARNING vehicle as shown. The front position jacking point is Raising the vehicle with the on the frame. The rear position jack improperly positioned can jacking point is on the rear axle. damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
Page 346 10-80 Vehicle Care WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-81 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Wheel nuts that are not tight can operation. Replace any wheel if work loose. If all the nuts on a its stud holes have become larger wheel come off, the wheel can or distorted in any way. Inspect come off the vehicle, causing a hubs and hub piloted wheels crash.
Page 348 10-82 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened 12. Put the wheel cover or the WARNING wheel nuts can lead to brake center cap and plastic wheel pulsation and rotor damage. To nut caps back on. Remove any Wheel nuts that are improperly or avoid expensive brake repairs, wheel blocks.
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-83 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and the cable is tight. The spare tire hoist cannot be and Tools overtightened. WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 350: Secondary Latch System
10-84 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist WARNING assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is Someone standing too close designed to stop the spare tire during the procedure could be from suddenly falling off the vehicle injured by the jack.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-85 spare tire and turn the handle Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it counterclockwise to lower the lifts the secondary latch spring. spare the rest of the way. 5. Keep raising the jack until the 8.
Page 352: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-86 Vehicle Care To continue changing the flat tire, After installing the spare tire on the Jump Starting return to Step 4 of Storing a Flat or vehicle, you should stop as soon For more information about the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire as possible and make sure the vehicle battery, see Battery on Changing on page 10 75.
Page 353 Vehicle Care 10-87 Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If the radio or other could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, accessories are left on during the the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are jump starting procedure, they covered by the warranty.
Page 354 10-88 Vehicle Care 4. Open the hoods and locate the Before you connect the cables, WARNING (Continued) positive (+) and negative ( ) here are some basic things you terminal locations of the other should know. Positive (+) will go Battery fluid contains acid that vehicle.
Page 355 Vehicle Care 10-89 Do not let the other end touch the vehicle with the dead battery. anything until the next step. The On your van, use the unpainted other end of the negative ( ) radio antenna bracket as a cable does not go to the dead remote negative ( ) terminal.
Page 356 10-90 Vehicle Care 10. Try to start the vehicle that To disconnect the jumper cables had the dead battery. If it will from both vehicles, do the following: not 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 dead...
Page 357: 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 358 10-92 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should Dolly Towing not be towed with all four wheels Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off on the ground. Two-wheel-drive the Ground) Two Wheel Drive transmissions have no provisions Vehicles for internal lubrication while being towed.
Page 359 Vehicle Care 10-93 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive the Ground) All Wheel Drive See Parking Brake on page 9 34 vehicle with all four wheels on the for more information. Vehicles ground, or even with only two of its wheels on the ground, will...
Page 360: Appearance Care
10-94 Vehicle Care Appearance Care or damage may occur and it High pressure car washes may would not be covered by the cause water to enter the vehicle. warranty. Avoid using high pressure washes Exterior Care closer than 30 cm (12 in) to the Do not wash the vehicle in direct surface of the vehicle.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-95 If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are Windshield and Wiper Blades clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Clean the outside of the windshield gives more depth and gloss to chemical fallout that can take their with glass cleaner.
Page 362 10-96 Vehicle Care Aluminum Wheels The surface of these wheels is Tires similar to the painted surface of the Notice: Using strong soaps, To clean the tires, use a stiff brush vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, with tire cleaner.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-97 Finish Damage At least every spring, flush these Dirt packed in close areas of the materials from the underbody frame should be loosened before Any stone chips, fractures or deep with plain water. Clean any areas being flushed. Your dealer or an scratches in the finish should be where mud and debris can collect.
Page 364: Interior Care
10-98 Vehicle Care Interior Care When cleaning the interior, only Dust may be removed from small use cleaners specifically designed buttons and knobs using a small The interior will continue to for the surfaces being cleaned. brush with soft bristles. look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 365 Vehicle Care 10-99 Too much cleaner that saturates To clean: If the locally cleaned area gives any the upholstery. impression that a ring formation may 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white result, clean the entire surface. Cleaners that contain solvents cloth with water or club soda.
Page 366: Floor Mats
10-100 Vehicle Care Do not use silicone or wax-based Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for products, or those containing proper floor mat usage. organic solvents to clean the The original equipment floor WARNING interior because they can alter the mats were designed for the appearance by increasing the gloss If a floor mat is the wrong size...
Page 367: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Proper vehicle maintenance helps to keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance This maintenance section applies condition, improves fuel economy, to vehicles with a gasoline engine. and reduces vehicle emissions for For diesel engine vehicles, see the better air quality.
Page 368: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. The proper replacement parts, Scheduled See Recommended Fuel on fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance page 9 40. listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 and When the Change Engine Oil WARNING Maintenance Replacement Parts on Soon Message Displays...
Page 369 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection system whenever the oil is changed. inspection for wear, cracking, (or every 12 months, whichever See Engine Oil Life System on or contamination and windshield occurs first). page 10 14. and wiper blade cleaning, Steering and suspension Every Engine Oil Change...
Page 370 11-4 Service and Maintenance Restraint system component Additional Required Services Once a Month check. See Safety System Tire inflation pressures check. At the First 160 km/100 Miles, Check on page 3 22. See Tire Pressure on 1 600 km/1,000 Miles, and Fuel system inspection for page 10 58.
Page 371 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/Liftglass All wheel drive only: Transfer Evaporative control system Support Gas Strut Service: case fluid change (severe inspection. Check all fuel and Visually inspect gas strut, service) for vehicles mainly vapor lines and hoses for proper if equipped, for signs of wear, driven when frequently towing a hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 372 11-6 Service and Maintenance First Engine Oil Change After and dirt from the underbody, First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles care should be taken to not directly spray the transfer case Automatic transmission fluid Engine cooling system output seals.
Page 373: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the maintenance schedule section in the Duramax Diesel Supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Page 374 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category GC or Front Wheel Bearings GC-LB (GM Part No.
Page 375: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Replacement Parts ® If the vehicle has the Duramax diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number...
Page 376: 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 377 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) 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 378 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) 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 379: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 380: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 381 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8, 5.3L V8, 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank Cutaway (Optional Tank)* 215.7 L 57.0 gal Cutaway (Standard Tank) 124.9 L 33.0 gal Passenger and Cargo 117.3 L...
Page 382: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 6.0L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine,...
Page 383: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns General Motors ... 13-14...
Page 384 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 385: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Communication Centre, However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware 1-800-263-3777 (English), write or e-mail GMC, the letter of its participation in a no-charge 1-800-263-7854 (French), should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 386: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Telephone Devices (TTYs)) 01-800-466-0801 Store online service and Roadside Assistance: Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0801 maintenance records. 1-800-268-6800 GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for All Overseas Locations nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) Please contact the local General Exclusive privileges and offers.
Page 387: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
Customer Information 13-5 My Driveway: Access quick Help Center www.gmc.com/ required for the vehicle, such as links to parts and service helpcenter hand controls or a wheelchair/ estimates, check trade-in scooter lift for the vehicle. FAQ (Frequently Asked values, or schedule a service...
Page 388 Roadside Assistance is not a part of Road or Highway: Tow to the the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, nearest GMC dealer for warranty GMC and General Motors of have the following information service, or if the vehicle was in...
Page 389: Scheduling Service
Customer Information 13-7 Trip Interruption Benefits and Alternative Service: If Services Specific to Assistance: If your trip is assistance cannot be provided Canadian Purchased Vehicles interrupted due to a warranty right away, the Roadside Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement failure, incidental expenses Assistance advisor may is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 390: Courtesy Transportation
13-8 Customer Information If the vehicle cannot be scheduled The Courtesy Transportation options. Depending on the into the service department program is no longer available for circumstances, the dealer can immediately, keep driving it until cutaway vehicles. offer one of the following: it can be scheduled for service, Several Courtesy Transportation Shuttle Service...
Page 391: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 for shuttle service. In addition, for usage charges and may also be Collision Damage Repair U.S. customers, should you arrange responsible for taxes, levies, usage If the vehicle is involved in a transportation through a friend or fees, excessive mileage, or rental collision and it is damaged, have relative, limited reimbursement for...
Page 392 13-10 Customer Information Recycled original equipment parts Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some may also be used for repair. These failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not parts are typically removed from covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
Page 393 Customer Information 13-11 Insurance company and policy Move the vehicle only if its position Insurance pays the bill for the repair, number. puts you in danger, or you are but you must live with the repair. instructed to move it by a police Depending on your policy limits, General description of the officer.
Page 394: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-12 Customer Information Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. information about the vehicle.
Page 395: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
Customer Information 13-13 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 396: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: will assist in understanding how a performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The GMC Customer Assistance Center For example, the vehicle uses EDR is designed to record data P.O. Box 33172 computer modules to monitor and...
Page 397: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 ® This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or OnStar understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, active OnStar system, that system if the vehicle is leased, with the...
Page 398: Identification (Rfid)
13-16 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an Identification (RFID) Statement authorized service facility could void authorization to use this RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that equipment.
Page 399 INDEX Airbags Assistance Program, Adding Equipment to the Roadside ..... 13-5 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .3-40 Audio Players .
Page 400 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Charging Headlamps ..10-39, 10-40 System Light ....5-20 Battery ..... . . 10-33 License Plate Lamps .
Page 401 INDEX Cluster, Instrument ... . 5-11 Driving Collision Damage Repair ..13-9 Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ..13-9 Compass ..... . . 5-4 Towing Tips .
Page 402 INDEX Engine (cont.) Flashers, Hazard Warning ..6-4 Overheating ....10-27 Flat Tire ..... . 10-73 E85 Fuel .
Page 403 INDEX Fuel (cont.) Gauges (cont.) Heated Mirrors ....2-16 Recommended ....9-40 Trip Odometer .
Page 404 INDEX LATCH System Locking Rear Axle ... . . 9-37 Replacing Parts After a Locks Jump Starting ....10-86 Crash .
Page 405 INDEX Messages Mirrors (cont.) Online Owner Center ..13-4 ® Airbag System ....5-38 Manual Rearview ... . .2-17 OnStar System .
Page 406 INDEX Phone Recreational Vehicle Bluetooth .....7-23 Towing ..... . 10-91 Radio Frequency Power Reimbursement Program,...
Page 407 INDEX Restraints Safety Defects Reporting Service (cont.) Where to Put ....3-49 Canadian Government ..13-13 Maintenance Records ..11-10 Maintenance, General Retained Accessory General Motors .
Page 408 i-10 INDEX ® StabiliTrak Indicator Light ..5-25 Tires (cont.) ® StabiliTrak System ... 9-35 Pressure Light ....5-25 Taillamps .
Page 409 INDEX i-11 Towing Transportation Program, Vehicle (cont.) Driving Characteristics ..9-46 Courtesy ..... 13-8 Load Limits .
Page 410 i-12 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-66 Warning Where to Put the Restraint ..3-49 Brake System Light .

GMC Savana 2011 Owner's Manual

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