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GMC Sierra 2015 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2015 GMC Sierra Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Trademarks and License Instrument Panel .
  • Page 3 2015 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .

  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    If the vehicle has the Duramax this manual including, but not limited savant: diesel engine, see the Duramax to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated diesel supplement for additional and GMC Truck Emblem, and SIERRA Attention: Customer Service specific information on this engine.

  • Page 5: Onstar

    Introduction Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index.
  • Page 6 Introduction : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : Heated Steering Wheel : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors : Power : Remote Vehicle Start : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ®...
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...

  • Page 8: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Adjustment ....1-13 System ..... 1-25 Throttle and Brake Pedal Lane Departure Instrument Panel...

  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel Uplevel Shown, Base Similar...

  • Page 10: Information

    In Brief 1. Instrument Panel Illumination 8. Hazard Warning Flashers on 15. Cruise Control on page 9-53. Control on page 6-6. page 6-4. Forward Collision Alert (FCA) 2. Integrated Trailer Brake Control 9. Shift Lever. See Automatic System on page 9-59 (If Equipped).

  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief 21. Climate Control Systems (with Initial Drive Hill Descent Control Switch Heater Only) on page 8-1 or (If Equipped). See Hill Descent Information Climate Control Systems (with Control (HDC) on page 9-52. Air Conditioning) on page 8-3 Exhaust Brake (If (If Equipped).

  • Page 12: Door Locks

    In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks : Press to lock all doors. Lock lamps will turn on and remain on as and unlock feedback can be There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The personalized.
  • Page 13 In Brief Power Door Locks Windows Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise Power Windows it. See Windows on page 2-19 and Power Windows on page 2-19. Express Windows The express window feature allows the windows to be raised and lowered without holding the switch.
  • Page 14 In Brief Power Sliding Rear Window Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats If equipped, the power sliding rear To adjust a power seat, if equipped: window works when the ignition has Move the seat forward or To adjust a manual seat: been turned to ACC/ACCESSORY rearward by sliding the control or ON/RUN, or when Retained...
  • Page 15 In Brief If equipped, press and hold the See Power Seat Adjustment on Power Lumbar control up to increase upper page 3-4. lumbar support and decrease Lumbar Adjustment lower lumbar support. Press and hold the control down Manual Lumbar to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.
  • Page 16 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks 2. To recline, move the seatback Power Reclining Seatbacks rearward to the desired position, Manual Reclining Seatbacks then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to the upright position: 1.

  • Page 17: Memory Features

    1-10 In Brief Memory Features Heated and Cooled Front Press to cool the driver or Seats passenger seat. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-9. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

  • Page 18: Passenger Sensing System

    In Brief 1-11 Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the System overhead console when the vehicle is started. The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system.

  • Page 19: Mirror Adjustment

    1-12 In Brief Mirror Adjustment 2. Press the arrows on the control 2. Press the arrows on the control pad to move the mirror up, pad to move the mirror up, Using hood-mounted air deflectors down, right or left. down, right, or left. and add-on convex mirror 3.
  • Page 20 In Brief 1-13 Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Tilt and Telescoping Steering Wheel Adjustment Adjustment Adjust the mirror for a clear view of the area behind the vehicle. Manual Dimming Rearview Mirror If equipped, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare of the headlamps from behind.

  • Page 21: Interior Lighting

    1-14 In Brief The ignition may need to be set Interior Lighting to the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ Dome Lamps RUN position to disengage the tilt and telescoping steering column and allow easier adjustment. 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to move the steering wheel up or down, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place.

  • Page 22: Exterior Lighting

    In Brief 1-15 ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps Press next to each reading lamp to turn it on or off. The exterior lamp control is on the For more information about interior instrument panel to the left of the lighting, see Instrument Panel steering wheel.
  • Page 23 1-16 In Brief AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer INT: Turn the band up for more headlamps, parking lamps, frequent wipes or down for less taillamps, instrument panel lights, frequent wipes. roof marker lamps (if equipped), OFF: Turns the windshield front/rear sidemarker lamps, and wipers off.

  • Page 24: Climate Controls

    In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (with Heater Only) 1. Fan Control 4. Defrost 2. Air Recirculation 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control...
  • Page 25 1-18 In Brief Climate Control System (with Air Conditioning) 1. Fan Control Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped) 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Control Outside Heated Mirror (If Equipped) 4. Defrost 5. TEMP (Temperature Control) Outside Air (If Equipped) 6.
  • Page 26 In Brief 1-19 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode The Range Selection Mode switch, if equipped, is on the automatic transmission shift lever. To enable: 1. Driver Temperature Control 9. Power Button 1. Move the shift lever to the 2.
  • Page 27 1-20 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons on Manual Transfer Case Electronic Transfer Case the shift lever to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9-36. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used.

  • Page 28: Vehicle Features

    In Brief 1-21 Automatic Transfer Case Do not use AUTO mode to park on Vehicle Features a steep grade with poor traction such as ice, snow, mud or gravel. In Infotainment System AUTO mode only the rear wheels will hold the vehicle from sliding The base radio and base radio with when parked.

  • Page 29: Portable Audio Devices

    1-22 In Brief Setting the Clock See Satellite Radio on page 7-10. : Press to go to the Home Page. See Clock on page 5-5. MENU: Press to select a menu. Portable Audio Devices : Press to seek the previous Satellite Radio This vehicle may have a 3.5 mm station or track.

  • Page 30: Onstar Overview

    In Brief 1-23 The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Steering Wheel Controls : Press to reject an incoming must be paired with the in-vehicle call, or end a current call. Press to Bluetooth system before it can be mute or unmute the infotainment used in the vehicle.

  • Page 31: Cruise Control

    1-24 In Brief The favorite and volume switches Cruise Control SET : Press briefly to set the are on the back of the steering speed and activate cruise control. wheel. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed. 1.

  • Page 32: Parking Assist

    In Brief 1-25 Forward Collision Alert change to amber and flash. In addition, beeps will sound or the (FCA) System driver seat will pulse. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) reduce the harm caused by on page 9-62.

  • Page 33: Universal Remote System

    1-26 In Brief graphic on the instrument cluster to Vehicles with Bench Seats See Universal Remote System on provide the object distance. In page 5-54. One on the center stack below addition, multiple beeps or seat the climate control system. Sunroof pulses may occur if very close to an One or two in the storage area...

  • Page 34: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-27 Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and open the sunroof, press and hold deflector will automatically raise. Maintenance the rear of the SLIDE switch until The air deflector will retract when the sunroof reaches the desired the sunroof is closed.
  • Page 35 1-28 In Brief To turn off both traction The TPMS does not replace normal control and StabiliTrak, press monthly tire maintenance. Maintain and hold until the correct tire pressures. illuminate in the instrument See Tire Pressure Monitor System cluster and the appropriate DIC on page 10-62.

  • Page 36: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    In Brief 1-29 Avoid idling the engine for long E85 or FlexFuel 2. Press and hold the button on periods of time. the DIC, or the trip odometer Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can When road and weather reset stem if the vehicle does use either unleaded gasoline or conditions are appropriate, use not have DIC buttons, for...

  • Page 37: Onstar Services

    In Brief Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. ® OnStar This vehicle may be equipped with a...

  • Page 38: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-13 Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors ... 2-14 Keys Power Mirrors .
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the Warning (Continued) rings that came with your keys were specifically selected for your the engine will shut off, braking vehicle. The rings are connected to and steering power assist may be the key like two links of a chain to impacted, and airbags may not reduce the risk of unintentionally...
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows The key is used for the ignition and If a key is lost or damaged, see your 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more all door locks. dealer to have a new key made. times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN;...

  • Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation If equipped, is used to start the engine from outside the vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on The RKE transmitter functions may using the RKE transmitter.
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows If equipped with auto mirror folding, 30 seconds. The alarm turns off (Unlock): Press once to unlock when the ignition is moved to ON/ pressing and holding only the driver door. If is pressed RUN or is pressed again.
  • Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start Caution If equipped with the remote start When replacing the battery, do feature, the climate control system not touch any of the circuitry on will come on when the vehicle is the transmitter. Static from your started remotely, depending on the outside temperature.
  • Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows There is an emission control When the vehicle starts, the Canceling a Remote Start system malfunction and the parking lamps will turn on. The To cancel a remote start, do one of malfunction indicator lamp is on. doors will be locked and the the following: climate control system may...

  • Page 45: Power Door Locks

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

  • Page 46: Lockout Protection

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice overrides the delayed locking When locking is requested with the feature and immediately locks all driver door open and the key in the doors. ignition, all the doors will lock and This feature will not operate if the then the driver door will unlock.

  • Page 47: Doors

    2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors On vehicles with a lock on the To remove the tailgate: tailgate, use the key to lock or unlock the tailgate. Tailgate Open the tailgate by lifting up on its handle while pulling the Warning tailgate down.

  • Page 48: Vehicle Security

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security Slow Flash: Alarm system is open, lift the right edge of the armed. This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. Arming the Alarm System features; however, they do not make On vehicles with the tailgate the vehicle impossible to steal.

  • Page 49: Immobilizer Operation

    2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the driver door is opened without To avoid setting off the alarm by Immobilizer Operation first unlocking the RKE transmitter, accident: the horn will chirp and the lights will Lock the vehicle after all flash to indicate pre-alarm.

  • Page 50: Exterior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 When trying to start the vehicle, the It is possible for the immobilizer Exterior Mirrors security light comes on briefly when system to learn new or replacement the ignition is turned on. keys. Up to eight keys can be Convex Mirrors programmed for the vehicle.

  • Page 51: Power Mirrors

    2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Trailer-Tow Mirrors The lower portion of the mirror is convex. A convex mirror's surface is curved to see more from the driver seat. The convex mirror can be adjusted manually to the driver preferred position for better vision. The mirror may have a turn signal arrow that flashes in the direction of the turn or lane change.

  • Page 52: Folding Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Folding Mirrors that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to deselect the mirror. If you do not deselect the mirror, the feature will turn off after about one minute.

  • Page 53: Heated Mirrors

    2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The mirrors may also include a Manual Folding Turn Signal Indicator memory function that works with the If equipped, push the mirror toward If equipped, indicator lights on the memory seats. See Memory Seats the vehicle to fold. Push the mirror mirror flash in the direction of the on page 3-7.

  • Page 54: Blind Spot Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is Mirror Mirror a long distance away, the image in the main mirror is small and If equipped, the driver outside mirror near the inboard edge of the automatically adjusts for the glare of mirror.

  • Page 55: Interior Mirrors

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. When checking for traffic or The mirror(s) return to the original Interior Mirrors before changing a lane, look at position when: the main driver/passenger side The vehicle is shifted out of Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror to observe traffic in the R (Reverse), or remains in adjacent lane, behind your...

  • Page 56: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Manual Rearview Mirror Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy If equipped, push the tab forward for performance. This may result in a daytime use and pull it rearward for Warning pulsing sound when either rear nighttime use to avoid glare of the window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless...
  • Page 57 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Will stop operation when any Programming the Power door is opened. Windows Press the switch down to lower the If the battery on the vehicle has window, and pull up the front of the been recharged or disconnected, switch to raise the window.
  • Page 58 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express Window Anti-Pinch Express Window Anti-Pinch Window Lockout Feature Override If any object is in the path of the Warning window when express-up is active, the window stops at the obstacle If express override is activated, and auto-reverses to a preset the window will not reverse factory position.

  • Page 59: Roof

    2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Windows The power sliding rear window Roof cannot be operated manually. Power Sliding Rear Window Sunroof Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side If equipped, the power sliding rear If equipped, the sunroof operates window or, if equipped, extend...
  • Page 60 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the SLIDE switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position. Press and hold the front of the SLIDE switch to close it Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-open the sunroof, fully press and release the rear of the Dirt and debris may collect on the...
  • Page 61 2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
  • Page 62 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-35 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-18 Airbag System Check .

  • Page 63: Seats And

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

  • Page 64: Seat Adjustment

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

  • Page 65: Power Seat Adjustment

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

  • Page 66: Reclining Seatbacks

    Seats and Restraints If equipped, press and hold the Power Lumbar Warning (Continued) control up to increase upper lumbar support and decrease The lap belt could go up over lower lumbar support. your abdomen. The belt forces Press and hold the control down would be there, not at your pelvic to increase lower lumbar support bones.
  • Page 67 Seats and Restraints Do not have a seatback reclined if To adjust a manual seatback: Power Reclining Seatbacks the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks The seatback will automatically fold forward. Warning 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, If either seatback is not locked, it then release the lever to lock the...

  • Page 68: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory Positions To store positions to the 1 and 2 buttons: If the vehicle is off or not in P (Park), press and hold "1," "2," or (Exit) 1. Adjust the driver seat, outside to manually recall the previously mirrors, and adjustable pedals (if stored memory positions.
  • Page 69 Seats and Restraints If the Auto Recall feature is enabled Easy Exit Recall Obstructions in the vehicle personalization menu, If programmed on in the vehicle If something has blocked the driver memory 1 or 2 positions are personalization menu, the easy exit seat and/or adjustable pedals while recalled in the following ways: feature automatically recalls the...

  • Page 70: Heated And Cooled Front

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

  • Page 71: Rear Seats

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

  • Page 72: Rear Seats (Split Bench)

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

  • Page 73: Safety Belts

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

  • Page 74: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...

  • Page 75: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    3-14 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause If the vehicle is a regular cab, then serious or even fatal injuries. all seating positions in the vehicle Wear the shoulder belt over the have a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 76 Seats and Restraints 3-15 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.

  • Page 77: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    3-16 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Adjust the height so the shoulder height adjuster, move it to the portion of the belt is on the shoulder height that is right for you. See and not falling off of it. The belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster should be close to, but not later in this section for...
  • Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-17 After the adjuster is set to the Pretensioners work only once. If the desired position, try to move it down pretensioners activate in a crash, without pushing the release button they will need to be replaced, and to make sure it has locked into the vehicle's safety belt system will position.

  • Page 79: Safety Belt Use During

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

  • Page 80: Safety Belt Extender

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

  • Page 81: Replacing Safety Belt System

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-21 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things Warning have the word AIRBAG on the trim to know about the airbag system: or on a label near the deployment Because airbags inflate with great opening.

  • Page 83: Where Are The Airbags

    3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light and/or roof-rail airbags. on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Crew Cab Shown, The front outboard passenger Side Similar Passenger Side Double and frontal airbag is in the passenger Regular Cabs Similar side instrument panel. If the vehicle has seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver and If the vehicle has roof-rail airbags front outboard passenger, they are...

  • Page 85: When Should An Airbag

    3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Warning (Continued) direction of the impact, and how Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. or it might force the object into This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at that person causing severe injury airbags.
  • Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-25 have a seat position sensor that severe side crashes depending on roof-rail airbags are rollover enables the sensing system to the location of the impact. In capable, both roof-rail airbags will monitor the position of the driver addition, these roof-rail airbags are also inflate if the sensing system seat.

  • Page 87: What Makes An Airbag

    3-26 Seats and Restraints capable. If the airbags are rollover How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many capable, both roof-rail airbags will types of collisions, primarily Restrain? also inflate if the sensing system because the occupant's motion is predicts that the vehicle is about to not toward those airbags.
  • Page 88 Seats and Restraints 3-27 be some smoke and dust coming The vehicle has a feature that may Warning (Continued) from the vents in the deflated automatically unlock the doors, turn airbags. Airbag inflation does not on the interior lamps and hazard concealed damage that could prevent the driver from seeing out of warning flashers, and shut off the...

  • Page 89: Airbag On-Off Switch

    3-28 Seats and Restraints The infant has a medical other parts. The service manual condition which, according to the for the vehicle covers the need infant's physician, makes it to replace other parts. necessary for the infant to ride in The vehicle has a crash sensing the front seat so that the driver and diagnostic module which...
  • Page 90 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Medical Condition. A passenger frontal airbag is off, after the system Warning (Continued) has a medical condition which, check is completed. The airbag off according to his or her physician: light will come on and stay on to let Do not turn off the front outboard you know that the front outboard Causes the passenger airbag to...

  • Page 91: Passenger Sensing

    3-30 Seats and Restraints panel endcap. If there is an airbag word ON or OFF, or the symbol for on-off switch, the vehicle does not on or off, will be visible. See have a passenger sensing system. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator See Airbag On-Off Switch on on page 5-20.
  • Page 92 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The system determines an infant Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) is present in a child restraint. the front. This is because the risk to the rear-facing child is so great, A front outboard passenger inflate under some unusual if the airbag deploys.
  • Page 93 3-32 Seats and Restraints For some children, including If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 4. Reinstall the child restraint children in child restraints, and for following the directions provided Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger by the child restraint The passenger sensing system is sensing system may or may not turn manufacturer and refer to...
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-33 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.

  • Page 95: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-34 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, Warning Warning such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as If the front outboard passenger Stowing of articles under the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat airbag is turned off for an passenger seat or between the massagers can affect how well the adult-sized occupant, the airbag...

  • Page 96: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 diagnostic module, steering wheel, could either prevent proper Warning instrument panel, roof-rail airbag deployment of the passenger modules, ceiling headliner or pillar airbag(s) or prevent the passenger For up to 10 seconds after the garnish trim, overhead console, sensing system from properly vehicle is turned off and the front sensors, side impact sensors,...

  • Page 97: Airbag System Check

    3-36 Seats and Restraints the modifications will affect the Caution (Continued) Warning (Continued) vehicle's airbag system, or if you have questions about whether the covering and/or airbag module inspected and any necessary airbag system will be affected if the replaced. For the location of the replacements made as soon as vehicle is modified for any other airbags, see Where Are the...

  • Page 98: Child Restraints

    Seats and Restraints 3-37 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer 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 99 3-38 Seats and Restraints Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Warning (Continued) Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-14. belt. The belt force would then be According to accident statistics, applied right on the abdomen. children are safer when properly That could cause serious or fatal restrained in a rear seating position.

  • Page 100: Infants And Young

    Seats and Restraints 3-39 Infants and Young Children who are not restrained Warning (Continued) properly can strike other people, Children or can be thrown out of the vehicle. the way back into the retractor, Everyone in a vehicle needs but it cannot do this if it is protection! This includes infants and Warning wrapped around a child s neck.
  • Page 101 3-40 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as For most basic types of child far back as it will go.

  • Page 102: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 Child Restraint Systems Warning Warning To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. In a safety belt may not remain low on crash, if an infant is in a the hip bones, as it should.
  • Page 103 3-42 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Warning A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the Forward-Facing Child Seat...

  • Page 104: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-43 Children can be endangered in a Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age crash if the child restraint is not locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in properly secured in the vehicle. inspection station.
  • Page 105 3-44 Seats and Restraints Do not use child restraints in the Warning Warning (Continued) center front seat position. When securing a child restraint in a A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints rear seating position, study the restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag instructions that came with your...

  • Page 106: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Seats and Restraints 3-45 rear-facing child restraint should not In order to use the LATCH system in When installing a child restraint with be installed in the vehicle, even if your vehicle, you need a child a top tether, you must also use the airbag is off.
  • Page 107 3-46 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Double Cab Rear Seat Front Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating Regular Cab Two-Passenger positions with top tether anchors. Front Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
  • Page 109 3-48 Seats and Restraints has two labels near the crease Child Restraints (Front Passenger between the seatback and the seat Seat) on page 3-61 for more cushion. information. For double cab models, the rear outboard seating positions have exposed metal lower anchors in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

  • Page 110: System

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Be sure to read the following Securing a Child Restraint Warning instructions to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops. System Do not attach more than one child Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint to a single anchor, position without a top tether anchor Warning...
  • Page 111 3-50 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make Warning (Continued) Caution installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not pulled all the way out of the Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts. retractor.
  • Page 112 Seats and Restraints 3-51 If the child restraint manufacturer 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten recommends that the top tether the top tether according to be attached, attach and tighten your child restraint the top tether to the top tether instructions and the anchor, if your vehicle has one.
  • Page 113 3-52 Seats and Restraints 2. Secure the child restraint in the Crew Cab Models 2. For forward-facing child right front seating position with restraints, attach and tighten the 1. Attach and tighten the lower the vehicle safety belts. See top tether to the top tether attachments to the lower Securing Child Restraints anchor (loop), if your vehicle has...
  • Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-53 2.1.3. Then attach the through the loop on top tether (4) to the the passenger side top tether and behind the anchor (loop) (1) at inboard the center rear headrest post. seating position. 2.3.3. Then attach the 2.2.
  • Page 115 3-54 Seats and Restraints 4. Before placing a child in the 2. Attach and tighten the lower 3. For forward-facing child child restraint, make sure it is attachments to the lower restraints, attach and tighten the securely held in place. To check, anchors.
  • Page 116 Seats and Restraints 3-55 3.1.3. Then attach the 3.3.2. Route the top top tether (4) to the tether (4) through the top tether loop on the anchor (loop) (1) at passenger side. the center rear 3.3.3. Then attach the seating position. top tether (4) to the top tether 3.2.
  • Page 117 3-56 Seats and Restraints 5. Before placing a child in the To reinstall the headrest: To remove the headrest: child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.

  • Page 118: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-57 To reinstall the headrest: Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat) Warning Warning A crash can damage the LATCH A child in a child restraint in the system in the vehicle. A damaged center front seat can be badly LATCH system may not properly injured or killed by the frontal...
  • Page 119 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH If the child restraint or vehicle seat 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run system, see Lower Anchors and position does not have the LATCH the lap and shoulder portions of Tethers for Children (LATCH system, you will be using the safety the vehicle's safety belt through...
  • Page 120 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. 7. For forward-facing child restraints, attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor (loop).
  • Page 121 3-60 Seats and Restraints To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and let it return to the stowed position. If the top tether is attached to a top tether anchor, disconnect it. Reinstall the headrest before the seating position is used.

  • Page 122: Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)

    Seats and Restraints 3-61 6. If the child restraint has a top For outboard rear seating positions, tether, follow the child restraint if the child restraint cannot be manufacturer's instructions installed properly with the headrest regarding the use of the top in place, the headrest may be tether.
  • Page 123 3-62 Seats and Restraints In addition, the vehicle may have a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) passenger sensing system which is designed to turn off the front injured or killed if the front the front outboard seat, always outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger airbag move the front passenger seat as under certain conditions.
  • Page 124 Seats and Restraints 3-63 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child In Canada, the law requires that restraint instructions will show forward-facing child restraints have...
  • Page 125 3-64 Seats and Restraints 7. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat and the child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether anchor, attach the top tether to the top tether anchor. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45.
  • Page 126 Seats and Restraints 3-65 If a child restraint has been installed Never put a rear-facing child seat in Warning (Continued) and the on indicator is lit, see If the the front. This is because the risk to On Indicator Is Lit for a Child the rear-facing child is so great, deploy under some unusual Restraint under Passenger Sensing...
  • Page 127 3-66 Seats and Restraints that the top tether be anchored, or if 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) the instructions that come with the the lap and shoulder portions of child restraint say that the top strap the vehicle's safety belt through passenger frontal airbag could must be anchored.
  • Page 128 Seats and Restraints 3-67 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
  • Page 129 3-68 Seats and Restraints 7. If your vehicle does not have a when you remove the child restraint Warning (Continued) rear seat and your child restraint from the vehicle unless the person has a top tether, follow the child who will be sitting there is a member because the back of the restraint manufacturer's of a passenger airbag risk group.
  • Page 130 Seats and Restraints 3-69 the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the...
  • Page 131 3-70 Seats and Restraints 7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-45 for more information on using the top tether anchors.

  • Page 132: Instrument Panel Storage

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

  • Page 133: Cupholders

    Storage Uplevel Sunglasses Storage Center Console Storage If equipped, the cupholder in the center console is removable and can be repositioned. Lift the cupholder from the sides to remove it. Insert the cupholder between the guides on the console and push down to secure it.

  • Page 134: Floor Console Storage

    Storage 8. SD Card Reader Floor Console Storage Additional Storage 9. Auxiliary Jack Features 10. Latch Cargo Tie-Downs 11. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) Press the latch (10) and lift the armrest to open the main storage compartment. There is an open storage compartment on the rear of the center console.
  • Page 135 Storage 2. Turn the tie-down loop clockwise 5. Reinstall the tie-down loop Caution to tighten. The tie-down will be through the backing plate into hard to turn until the toggle the toggle nut for reuse. The truck bed walls will collapse if moves past the installation point the tie-downs are overloaded.

  • Page 136: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Instruments and Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-16 Front Fog Lamp Light ..5-29 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-17 Lamps On Reminder .

  • Page 137: Controls

    Instruments and Controls Safety Belt Messages ..5-41 Controls Tilt and Telescoping Steering Security Messages ..5-42 Wheel Steering System Steering Wheel Messages ....5-42 Adjustment Tire Messages .

  • Page 138: Steering Wheel Controls

    Instruments and Controls 2. Pull the lever (2) toward you to ® (Talk): For vehicles with OnStar move the steering wheel up or ® or a Bluetooth system, press to down, then release the lever to interact with those systems. See lock the wheel in place.

  • Page 139: Heated Steering Wheel

    Instruments and Controls Heated Steering Wheel Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-37. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wiper motor.

  • Page 140: Compass

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

  • Page 141: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: Auto Set requires an active Power Outlets connection to OnStar. 1. Select SETTINGS from the Accessory power outlets can be Home Page, then select Time If auto timing is set, the time used to plug in electrical equipment, and Date.
  • Page 142 Instruments and Controls The power outlets on the center When adding electrical equipment, Caution stack and in front of the cupholders be sure to follow the proper are powered at all times. The power installation instructions included with Leaving electrical equipment outlets inside the storage area and the equipment.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light the following, and may not work Alternating Current comes on when the ignition is in properly if they are plugged in: ON/RUN, equipment requiring less Equipment with high initial peak...

  • Page 144: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

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

  • Page 145: Instrument Cluster

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Base Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 146 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Uplevel Cluster (English Shown, Metric Similar)
  • Page 147 5-12 Instruments and Controls Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu (Uplevel Cluster) calls, scroll through contacts, select selected Driver Information from the favorites, or change the There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be phone source. If there is an active in the center of the instrument viewed.

  • Page 148: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Tachometer Info Pages: Press while Info Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine Pages menu and select the items to vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per be displayed in the Info app.

  • Page 149: Engine Oil Pressure

    5-14 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Oil Pressure owners ask about. None of these Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full. It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge indicated.

  • Page 150: Engine Coolant Temperature

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 A reading outside the normal If the vehicle has a diesel engine, operating range can be caused by a see the Duramax diesel dangerously low oil level or some supplement. other problem causing low oil Engine Coolant pressure.

  • Page 151: Voltmeter Gauge

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Voltmeter Gauge voltmeter gauge may also read lower when in fuel economy mode. This is normal. Readings outside the normal operating range can also occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period.

  • Page 152: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 Readings outside the normal times if the driver remains or cycle continues several times if the operating range indicate a possible becomes unbuckled while the passenger remains or becomes problem in the electrical system. vehicle is moving. unbuckled while the vehicle is Have the vehicle serviced as soon moving.

  • Page 153: Airbag On-Off Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3-20. without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Canada and Mexico If there is a problem with the airbag When the vehicle is started, the system, a Driver Information Center passenger airbag status indicator...
  • Page 154 Instruments and Controls 5-19 This light will go off when the airbag Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) has been turned on. See Airbag On-Off Switch on page 3-28 for Do not turn off the front outboard To help avoid injury to yourself or more information, including passenger frontal airbag unless others, have the vehicle serviced...

  • Page 155: Passenger Airbag Status

    5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let Indicator you know the status of the front outboard passenger frontal airbag. If the vehicle has one of the following indicators, then the vehicle If the word ON or the on symbol is has a passenger sensing system for...

  • Page 156: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-21 a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to Warning It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The started. malfunction indicator lamp comes If the airbag readiness light ever on when the vehicle is placed in If the light stays on, or comes on comes on and stays on, it means...
  • Page 157 5-22 Instruments and Controls assists the service technician in To prevent more serious damage to Caution (Continued) correctly diagnosing any the vehicle: malfunction. Reduce vehicle speed. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause Avoid hard accelerations. Caution this light to come on.
  • Page 158 Instruments and Controls 5-23 The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission control system occurs, change the fuel brand used. malfunction: It may require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off. Check that the fuel cap is fully installed.

  • Page 159: Brake System Warning

    5-24 Instruments and Controls happen if the 12-volt battery has If the warning light comes on, there If the light comes on while driving, recently been replaced or run is a brake problem. Have the brake pull off the road and stop carefully. down.

  • Page 160: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 Antilock Brake System If the ABS light is the only light on, Some delay between the shifting the vehicle has regular brakes, but and the light coming on is normal. (ABS) Warning Light the antilock brakes are not See Four-Wheel Drive on page 9-39 functioning.

  • Page 161: Hill Descent Control Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls Hill Descent Control Light If it does not come on, have the Traction Off Light vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction.

  • Page 162: Stabilitrak ® Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-50. Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.

  • Page 163: Low Fuel Warning Light

    5-28 Instruments and Controls A Driver Information Center (DIC) Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light tire pressure message may also display. See Tire Messages on page 5-42. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on the Tire and Loading Information label.

  • Page 164: High-Beam On Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-29 High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the For vehicles with cruise control, the high-beam headlamps are in use.

  • Page 165: Information Displays Driver Information Center

    5-30 Instruments and Controls Hourmeter Information Displays recent driving history and the amount of fuel remaining in the fuel Unit tank. Fuel range cannot be reset. Driver Information Center Digital Speedometer Average Fuel Economy (DIC) (Base Level) The speedometer shows how fast The Average Fuel Economy display the vehicle is moving in either The DIC displays are shown in the...
  • Page 166 Instruments and Controls 5-31 See Tire Pressure Monitor System the oil has just been changed. bar graph. Dashes may appear in on page 10-62 and Tire Pressure It cannot be reset accurately until the TRAILER OUTPUT display if a Monitor Operation on page 10-63. the next oil change.

  • Page 167: (Dic) (Uplevel)

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Driver Information Center : Press to move between 6. Press while an item is the interactive display zones in the (DIC) (Uplevel) highlighted to select or deselect cluster. that item. When an item is The DIC displays are shown in the selected, a checkmark will (Set/Reset): Press to open a center of the instrument cluster in...
  • Page 168 Instruments and Controls 5-33 L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the When the remaining oil life is low, Tire Pressure: Shows the last time this menu item was reset. the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON approximate pressures of all four This number reflects only the message will appear on the display.
  • Page 169 5-34 Instruments and Controls reset the timer to zero, press and TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Press to select the distance or gain setting. This setting can be hold while this display is active, reset best value. Use adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either or press and select reset.

  • Page 170: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC On some vehicles, this message indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START displays if there is a problem with some action that may be needed to VEHICLE the battery charging system.

  • Page 171: Brake System Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages When this message displays, power Door Ajar Messages is no longer available to the trailer BRAKE FLUID LOW DOOR OPEN brakes. This message is displayed when the This message displays and a chime As soon as it is safe to do so, brake fluid level is low.

  • Page 172: Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-37 Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATING IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.

  • Page 173: Engine Power Messages

    5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime engine oil becomes hotter than the may sound when the cooling system may sound if the fuel level is low.

  • Page 174: Key And Lock Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System when it is temporarily unavailable. The LDW system does not need Messages REPLACE BATTERY IN service. REMOTE KEY FORWARD COLLISION This message could be due to the ALERT OFF camera being blocked.

  • Page 175: Ride Control System Messages

    5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARKING ASSIST SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION CONTROL OFF CONTROL This message displays if there is a This message displays when the problem with the Parking Assist traction control has been turned off. This message displays when there system.

  • Page 176: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 STABILITRAK OFF may also Airbag System Messages If this happens, remove the object display when the stability control from the seat or buckle the SERVICE AIRBAG has been automatically disabled. safety belt. The following conditions can cause This message displays if there is a If the driver or front outboard this message to appear:...

  • Page 177: Security Messages

    5-42 Instruments and Controls Security Messages The vehicle is still safe to drive. Use Tire Messages caution while in reduced assist SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SERVICE TIRE MONITOR mode. If this message is persistent SYSTEM or appears repeatedly, take the SYSTEM vehicle to your dealer for service.

  • Page 178: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE You can receive more than one tire the message turns off and the pressure message at a time. If a tire four-wheel-drive system returns to If equipped with the Tire Pressure pressure message appears on the normal operation.
  • Page 179 5-44 Instruments and Controls GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE SERVICE 4WD TO EXIT 4WD LOW SHIFT TO NEUTRAL This message displays when grade If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, braking has been activated while this message may display if a If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4 is driving on downhill grades.

  • Page 180: Vehicle Reminder

    Instruments and Controls 5-45 cool. This message clears and the If the disconnect occurs while See Integrated Trailer Brake chime stops when the fluid the vehicle is stopped, this Control System under Towing temperature reaches a safe level. message clears itself after a Equipment on page 9-86.

  • Page 181: Vehicle Speed Messages

    5-46 Instruments and Controls See Driver Information Center (DIC) Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle (Base Level) on page 5-30 or Driver Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) on page 5-32 and Integrated Trailer FLUID Use the audio system controls to Brake Control System under access the personalization menus This message displays when the...
  • Page 182 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Vehicle Uplevel Radio Audio System Valet Mode (If Equipped) Controls Bluetooth This will lock the infotainment 1. Press the desired feature to system and steering wheel controls. Voice display a list of available It may also limit top speed, power, Display options.
  • Page 183 5-48 Instruments and Controls Audible Touch Feedback View Report Card Teen Driver Speed Warning Auto Volume This allows the driver s driving This allows a warning to be set habits to be viewed. See Teen when a certain speed is exceeded. Maximum Startup Volume Driver on page 7-47.
  • Page 184 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Auto Volume Vehicle Collision/Detection Systems This feature adjusts the volume Select and the following may Select and the following may based on vehicle speed and display: display: ambient noise. Climate and Air Quality Alert Type Select Off, Low, Medium-Low, Collision/Detection Systems Park Assist Medium, Medium-High, or High.
  • Page 185 5-50 Instruments and Controls Comfort and Convenience Turn the MENU knob or press + or Vehicle Locator Lights to adjust the volume. Select and the following may This feature will flash the exterior display: lamps and allows some of the Reverse Tilt Mirror exterior lamps and most of the Auto Memory Recall...
  • Page 186 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Passive Door Unlock Auto Door Unlock Remote Start Auto Cool Seats Passive Door Lock This allows selection of which of the If equipped and turned on, this doors will automatically unlock when feature will turn the cooled seats on Remote Left in Vehicle Alert the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
  • Page 187 5-52 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Unlock Bluetooth Device Management This allows the selection of what Select to connect to a different Select and the following may doors will unlock when using the phone source, disconnect a phone, display: button on the driver door to unlock or delete a phone.
  • Page 188 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Prompt Length Rear Camera Restore Vehicle Settings This feature adjusts the voice This allows selection of restoring Select and the following may prompt length. vehicle settings. display: Select Short or Long. Select Restore or Cancel. Guidance Lines Audio Feedback Speed Rear Park Assist Symbols Clear All Private Data...

  • Page 189: Universal Remote System

    5-54 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
  • Page 190 Instruments and Controls 5-55 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to complete transmitter button and one of the Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does not buttons to be used to operate come on or the garage door the garage door.

  • Page 191: Universal Remote System

    5-56 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold after several seconds of Universal Remote System the same button a second time transmission. This may not be long Operation for two seconds, then release it. enough for the Universal Remote Again, if the door does not move system to pick up the signal during Using the Universal Remote...
  • Page 192 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
  • Page 193 5-58 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

  • Page 194: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .

  • Page 195: Exterior Lamps Off

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

  • Page 196: Daytime Running

    Lighting to pass. It works even if the The DRL system comes on when Automatic Headlamp headlamps are in the automatic the following conditions are met: System position. The ignition is on. When the exterior lamp control is To use it, pull the turn signal lever The exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough toward you, then release it.

  • Page 197: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark The automatic headlamp system Hazard Warning Flashers garage, the automatic headlamp turns off when the exterior lamp system comes on immediately. If it control is turned to or the ignition is light outside when the vehicle is off.

  • Page 198: Turn And Lane-Change

    Lighting Turn and Lane-Change one second will cause the turn Fog Lamps signals to flash until the lever is Signals released. The lever returns to its starting position whenever it is released. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or do not come on, a signal bulb could be burned out.

  • Page 199: Roof-Mounted Lamp

    Lighting When the headlamps are changed When the wiring is connected to an Interior Lighting to high beam, the fog lamps go off. auxiliary roof-mounted lamp, When the high-beam headlamps are pressing the bottom of the button Instrument Panel turned off, the fog lamps will come will activate the lamp and illuminate Illumination Control on again.

  • Page 200: Cargo Lamp

    Lighting Cargo Lamp mirrors turn on if the shift lever is in DOOR: The lamps come on the R (Reverse), N (Neutral), automatically when a door is or P (Park) position. opened. ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The cargo lamp provides more light in the cargo area or on the sides of...

  • Page 201: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting Some exterior lamps and the interior Entry Lighting lamps come on when the key is removed from the ignition. The Some exterior lamps turn on briefly exterior and interior lamps remain at night, or in areas with limited on for a set amount of time and then lighting, when is pressed on the...

  • Page 202: Battery Load Management

    Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being Management high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power...
  • Page 203 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
  • Page 204 Infotainment System Infotainment Voice Recognition Introduction Voice Recognition ... 7-24 System Infotainment Phone Bluetooth (Overview) ..7-30 Base radio information is included in Bluetooth (Infotainment this manual.

  • Page 205: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Infotainment System Set up phone numbers in The infotainment system has built-in Theft-Deterrent Feature advance so they can be called features intended to help avoid ® TheftLock is designed to easily by pressing a single distraction by disabling some discourage theft of the vehicle's button or by using a single voice functions when driving.

  • Page 206: Overview

    Infotainment System Overview Infotainment System Overview The infotainment system is controlled by using the buttons on the faceplate and steering wheel controls, if equipped. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-3. Radio with CD...
  • Page 207 Infotainment System Turn to increase or decrease the volume. 5. MEDIA Press to change the audio source between CD, USB, SD card, AUX, and Bluetooth Audio, if equipped. 6. RADIO Press to change the audio source between AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. Radio with TONE (Seek) (Favorite Pages)

  • Page 208: Home Page

    Infotainment System AM, FM, or SiriusXM (If AUDIO: Select the AUDIO screen BACK Equipped): Press icon to display the active source Press to return to the page. The sources available are to seek to the previous or previous screen in a menu. ®...
  • Page 209 Infotainment System NAV (Navigation, If Equipped): Valet Mode: Software Information (If Select the NAV screen icon to Equipped): Press the MENU knob Using the circular numeric keypad, display the OnStar Turn-by-Turn to select Save Vehicle Info to USB. enter a four-digit code: Navigation.
  • Page 210 Infotainment System Number of Favorites Shown: Rear Camera (If Equipped) Clear All Private Data (If Select Auto and the system will Equipped): This option clears all From the Rear Camera screen automatically adjust the number of private information from the vehicle. button, the following may display: favorite pages when favorites are Select Clear All Private Data.

  • Page 211: Software Updates

    Bass, Midrange, and Treble: Website Information Playing the Radio Turn the MENU knob and In the U.S., see www.gmc.com While on the audio main page, highlight. Press the MENU knob press the RADIO button repeatedly to select. Turn the MENU knob In Canada, see www.gmc.gm.ca...
  • Page 212 Infotainment System DSP: If equipped with a Bose Auto Volume: If equipped, this Also see the radio settings common ® Surround sound system, it will feature adjusts the volume based on for all sources earlier in this section. have three DSP modes the vehicle speed.

  • Page 213: Satellite Radio

    7-10 Infotainment System Mixed-Audio Favorites www.siriusxmradio.com or call interference or static, unplug the 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.); or see item from the accessory power Media (if equipped) and Broadcast www.xmradio.ca or call outlet. favorites can be stored. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). To display the favorites page, When SiriusXM is active, the FM signals only reach about 16 to press...

  • Page 214: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Infotainment System 7-11 SiriusXM Satellite Radio antenna becomes slightly bent, stations. To set up an account, or for straighten it out by hand. If it is more information, go to Service badly bent, replace it. www.pandora.com. Pandora may If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite not be available in Canada or Occasionally check that the antenna Radio Service provides digital radio...
  • Page 215 7-12 Infotainment System the stations before connecting to the Using an Android or BlackBerry Auto Volume: This feature sets the vehicle. The Pandora icon will be Phone auto volume based on the speed of available on the Home Page. the vehicle and noise in the vehicle. The BlackBerry phone must be See AM-FM Radio on page 7-8.
  • Page 216 Infotainment System 7-13 remainder of the track. This helps Pandora Troubleshooting Unable to Start Pandora Pandora choose which tracks If the device is unable to launch Unable to Connect Device to should play on this station. Pandora: Vehicle (Next Track): When selected, Check that the latest version of If the device is unable to connect to Pandora changes to the next track.
  • Page 217 7-14 Infotainment System Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Playback can be resumed from Action Unavailable. Please Check Error a loss of audio by double Device Connection: A few tapping on the iPhone home conditions for loss of Internet If there is an error trying to rate a button then scrolling through the connection are: track with the...

  • Page 218: Audio Players

    Infotainment System 7-15 Audio Players There can be increased skipping, damaged or improperly loaded, difficulty in finding tracks, and/or there is an error and the disc difficulty in loading and ejecting. ejects. CD Player If these problems occur, check the Playing an Audio CD disc for damage or try a known If the vehicle is equipped with a CD...
  • Page 219 7-16 Infotainment System Press and hold to fast reverse CD Menu Error Messages through a track. Release the While on the CD main page, press If Disc Error displays and/or the disc button to return to playing the MENU knob to display the CD comes out, it could be for one of the speed.

  • Page 220: Usb Port

    Infotainment System 7-17 There are load or eject errors. Maximum of 1,000 files on USB Port a disc. If the CD is not playing correctly for Playing from a USB any other reason, try a known Recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW. good CD.
  • Page 221 7-18 Infotainment System iPhone 3G, iPhone 3GS, While the USB source is active, Tone Settings under Playing an iPhone 4 press the corresponding faceplate Audio CD in CD Player on button for the icons on the screen to page 7-15. There may be problems with operate USB function: operation and function in the...
  • Page 222 Infotainment System 7-19 The music information displays on Tone Settings: Select to adjust 3. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the radio s display and begins Bass, Midrange, Treble, Balance, and press to select the song playing through the vehicle s audio Fade, and EQ (Equalizer).

  • Page 223: Sd Card Reader

    7-20 Infotainment System 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight Songs: Playing Music from the SD Card and press to select an album 1. Turn the MENU knob to highlight An SD card is played the same way name to view a list of all songs and press to view a list of all a USB device is played.

  • Page 224: Bluetooth Audio

    Infotainment System 7-21 MEDIA faceplate button repeatedly EQ (Equalizer): If equipped, this To play music via Bluetooth: to scroll through all of the available feature adjusts the pre-defined 1. Power on the device, and pair to audio source screens, until the AUX equalizer settings.

  • Page 225: Onstar ® System

    7-22 Infotainment System All devices launch audio differently. Navigation Press the button below the MUTE When selecting Bluetooth Audio as screen button to mute the a source, the radio may show as navigation directions. The previous ® OnStar System paused on the screen. Press play audio selection will play.
  • Page 226 Infotainment System 7-23 Route Preview Route Preview While on the current maneuver, the PREV screen button is Repeat hidden. If on the last maneuver, When the system is downloading a the NEXT screen button is route, the only option available is hidden.

  • Page 227: Voice Recognition

    7-24 Infotainment System Voice Recognition In general there are flexible ways to 1. Press on the steering wheel speak commands for completing the control to activate voice If equipped, voice recognition allows tasks. Most of them, except recognition, or select on the for hands-free operation within the destination entry and voice keypad,...
  • Page 228 Infotainment System 7-25 3. Wait until after the beep Prompts and Screen Displays initiated by pressing on the completes, then clearly speak infotainment screen on the While a voice recognition session is one of the commands described center stack. active, there will be corresponding in this section.
  • Page 229 7-26 Infotainment System For best results: For example, Call Dave Smith Using Voice Recognition for at work, Play followed by the List Options Listen for the prompt and wait artist or song name, or Tune for the beep before saying a When a list is displayed, a voice followed by the radio station command or reply.
  • Page 230 Infotainment System 7-27 The screen returns back to the Tune to <AM frequency> AM : Pressing while the help prompt is screen where voice recognition was Tune to the radio station whose playing will terminate the prompt initiated. frequency is identified in the and a beep will be heard.
  • Page 231 7-28 Infotainment System Play Artist <artist name> : Play <device name> : Play Play Episode <episode Begin playback of the media music from a specific device name> : Begin playback of the selection identified in the command. identified by name. The device media selection identified in the name is the name displayed on the command.
  • Page 232 Infotainment System 7-29 system may limit the options of The restriction is that the command The access commands for playlists, voice recognition by not allowing Play Song must be spoken first; artists, and genres are prohibited selection of song titles by voice at the system will then ask for the song after the number of this type of the highest level if the number of...

  • Page 233: Bluetooth (Overview)

    7-30 Infotainment System Pair Phone : Begins the Bluetooth Speech Recognition Phone Bluetooth pairing process. Follow (If Equipped) instructions on the radio display. Bluetooth (Overview) Voice Pass-Thru allows access to Switch Phone : Select a different the speech recognition commands Instructions for using the cell phone phone for outgoing calls.
  • Page 234 Infotainment System 7-31 duplicate or rarely used entries. Bluetooth Controls Warning (Continued) If possible, program speed dial Use the buttons on the instrument or other shortcuts. panel, faceplate, and the steering Taking your eyes off the road too Review the controls and wheel to operate the Bluetooth long or too often could cause a operation of the infotainment...

  • Page 235: Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls - Base Radio)

    7-32 Infotainment System PHONE: Select to enter the phone How to Speak: Speak clearly in a Switching to Handset or main menu. See Bluetooth (Voice calm and natural voice. Hands-Free Mode Recognition - Base Connected Audio System To switch between handset mode Radio) on page 7-41 or Bluetooth and hands-free mode, use the (Overview) on page 7-30 or...
  • Page 236 Infotainment System 7-33 the cell phone changes or the 2. Turn the MENU knob and press 6. If the phone prompts to accept cell phone is deleted from the to select Manage Phones. connection or allow phone book system. download, select Always Accept 3.
  • Page 237 7-34 Infotainment System 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu to make calls. See your cell phone DELETE screen button to delete manufacturer s user guide or Once a phone is connected and the highlighted device. contact your wireless provider to selected, the following may display: find out if this feature is supported 5.
  • Page 238 Infotainment System 7-35 To make a call using the 2. Turn the MENU knob to highlight the number. To call, press the Contacts menu: Recent Calls and press to button just below the CALL select. screen button. 1. From the Home Page, turn the MENU knob, then press to If necessary, select between Accepting or Declining a Call...

  • Page 239: Controls - Base Connected

    7-36 Infotainment System Call Waiting Ending a Call From the PHONE main menu, turn the MENU knob to highlight Active Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the Call and press to select. the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: the wireless service carrier to work.
  • Page 240 Different Phone after in this phone is not connected, calls can section. 5. Locate the device named GMC be made using OnStar Hands-Free IntelliLink in the list on the cell Calling, if available. See OnStar Pairing a Phone or Device phone.
  • Page 241 7-38 Infotainment System 6. If the phone prompts to accept 4. Press the button below the Phone Menu connection or allow phone book DROP screen button to Once a phone is connected and download, select always accept disconnect the highlighted selected, the following may display: and allow.
  • Page 242 Infotainment System 7-39 to make calls. See your cell phone To make a call using the If necessary, select between manufacturer s user guide or Contacts menu: Missed, Recent, and Sent calls contact your wireless provider to by pressing the button below the 1.
  • Page 243 7-40 Infotainment System Accepting or Declining a Call Call Waiting Ending a Call When an incoming call is received, Call waiting must be supported on To end a call, do one of the the infotainment system mutes and the Bluetooth phone and enabled by following: a ring tone is heard in the vehicle.
  • Page 244 Infotainment System 7-41 From the PHONE main menu, turn Making a Call 2. Say Dial or Call and then say the MENU knob to highlight Active the contact name. For example Calls can be made using the Call and press to select. Call Dave Smith at Work.

  • Page 245: Radio)

    7-42 Infotainment System Once connected, the person called 2. After the tone, say Voice mail. Pairing will be heard through the audio The system dials the voice mail Pairing a Phone speakers. number of the connected phone. 1. Press . The system responds Using the Switch Phone Clearing the System Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 246 Infotainment System 7-43 confirm. Select Confirm on the Deleting a Paired Phone 3. Say Change phone. cell phone as well. After the PIN If the phone name to delete is If another cell phone is is successfully entered, the unknown, see Listing All Paired found, the response will be system prompts you to provide a and Connected Phones.
  • Page 247 7-44 Infotainment System Delete All Name Tags: This 2. Say Digit Store. 2. Say Delete all name tags. command deletes all stored name 3. Say each digit, one at a time. Listing Stored Numbers tags in the Hands-Free Calling After each digit is entered, the Directory and the Destinations The list command will list all the system repeats back the digit it...
  • Page 248 Infotainment System 7-45 Using the Dial or Call 4. Say Dial or Call. Once connected, the person called Command will be heard through the audio Using the Digit Dial Command speakers. 1. Press . The system responds The digit dial command allows a Using the Re-dial Command Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 249 7-46 Infotainment System Call Waiting 3. Use the Dial or Call command To Transfer Audio from the to dial the number of the third Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone Call waiting must be supported on party to be called. During a call with the audio in the the cell phone and enabled by the vehicle:...

  • Page 250: Teen Driver

    Infotainment System 7-47 To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Settings phone: During a Call Teen Driver 1. Press . The system responds 1. Press . The system responds Ready, followed by a tone. Ready, followed by a tone.
  • Page 251 7-48 Infotainment System Access or delete Report Card If the transmitter key is in the For Ignition Keyed System: data or Teen Driver settings. transmitter pocket, it will identify If the key is not registered, whether the transmitter key is Register or Unregister a Key select Register and follow the registered or unregistered.

  • Page 252: Trademarks And License Agreements

    Infotainment System 7-49 Manage Settings Delete Report Card Data Trademarks and The PIN can be used to change The Report Card continues to save License Agreements these settings: data for all trips until the data is deleted using the PIN. FCC Information Audio Volume Limit: Allows a maximum radio volume to be set.
  • Page 253 7-50 Infotainment System ® ® iPod shuffle , and iPod touch Explicit Language Notice: Channels patent rights, copyrights, and trade trademarks of Apple Inc., registered with frequent explicit language are secrets of Digital Voice in the U.S. and other countries. indicated with an XL preceding the Systems, Inc.
  • Page 254 Infotainment System 7-51 Schedule I: Gracenote EULA Gracenote logo and logotype, and the restrictions set forth herein with the "Powered by Gracenote" logo respect to Gracenote Data shall are either registered trademarks or also apply to such content and such trademarks of Gracenote in the content providers shall be entitled to United States and/or other...
  • Page 255 7-52 Infotainment System Gracenote Data, the Gracenote accuracy of any Gracenote Data. USE OF THE GRACENOTE Software, and Gracenote Servers. Gracenote reserves the right to SOFTWARE OR ANY Gracenote reserves all rights in delete data from the Gracenote GRACENOTE SERVER. IN NO Gracenote Data, the Gracenote Servers or to change data CASE WILL GRACENOTE BE...
  • Page 256 Infotainment System 7-53 Free Type Project Part C EULA expressly granted herein, and retain all right, title and interest in and to Portions of this software are Copyright 2013, Software Systems all copies of the Software, including copyright © 2013 The FreeType GmbH &...
  • Page 257 7-54 Infotainment System INCLUDING, WITHOUT UNDER ANY LEGAL THEORY, such technology outside of this LIMITATION, ANY WARRANTIES WHETHER IN TORT (INCLUDING product is prohibited without a OR CONDITIONS OF TITLE, NEGLIGENCE), CONTRACT OR license from Microsoft. NON-INFRINGEMENT, OTHERWISE, FOR DAMAGES, For more information on the MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS INCLUDING ANY DIRECT,...

  • Page 258: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with With this system, the heating and ventilation can be controlled. Heater Only) ....8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) .
  • Page 259 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the (Fan Control): Turn clockwise (Floor): Air is directed to the windows are clear. or counterclockwise to increase or floor outlets, with some air directed decrease the fan speed. Turn the to the windshield, side window, and See Air Vents on page 8-8.
  • Page 260 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. decrease the fan speed. Turn the knob all the way counterclockwise to turn the fan off. Air Delivery Mode Control: Press , or...
  • Page 261 Climate Controls vehicle. The recirculation mode The rear window defogger only (Defrost): Press to clear the cannot be used with the outside works when the ignition is in ON/ windshield of fog or frost more air mode. RUN. The defogger turns off if the quickly.

  • Page 262: Dual Automatic Climate Control System

    Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation The system automatically controls With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be the fan speed, air delivery, air controlled. conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature.
  • Page 263 Climate Controls The recirculation light will not come Driver and Passenger Changing the mode cancels the on when automatically controlled. Temperature Control: The automatic operation and the system temperature can be adjusted goes into manual mode. Press Press to manually select separately for the driver and AUTO to return to automatic recirculation;...
  • Page 264 Climate Controls enter the vehicle. The air (Defrost): Press to clear the Caution conditioning compressor also comes windshield of fog or frost more on when this mode is activated. quickly. Air is directed to the Using a razor blade or sharp windshield and the side window Rear Window Defogger object to clear the inside rear...

  • Page 265: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Sensors Some vehicles may have the Air Vents exterior temperature sensor in the Use the air vents in the center and passenger side mirror instead of the on the side of the instrument panel front grille area. to direct airflow. Use the The climate control system uses the thumbwheels near the air vents to information from these sensors to...

  • Page 266: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Operation Tips Maintenance Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the Passenger Compartment base of the windshield that could Air Filter block the flow of air into the vehicle. The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from Keep the path under the front outside air that is pulled into the...
  • Page 267 8-10 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.

  • Page 268: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Fast Idle System ... . . 9-27 Ride Control Systems Retained Accessory Traction Control/Electronic Operating Power (RAP) ....9-28 Stability Control .

  • Page 269: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat E85 or FlexFuel ....9-65 Driving Information passenger to handle potential Filling the Tank ....9-66 distractions.

  • Page 270: Defensive Driving

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

  • Page 271: Steering

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

  • Page 272: Off-Road Recovery

    Driving and Operating Wait until the vehicle is out of Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go the curve before accelerating straight down the roadway. gently into the straightaway. Loss of Control Steering in Emergencies Skidding There are some situations when steering around a problem may There are three types of skids that be more effective than braking.

  • Page 273: Off-Road Driving

    Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help Before Driving Off-Road these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Have all necessary maintenance Ease your foot off the and service work completed. Off-Road Driving accelerator pedal and steer the Fuel the vehicle, fill fluid levels, way you want the vehicle to go.
  • Page 274 Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Caution Warning (Continued) trees, or grasses or disturb wildlife. Keep cargo in the cargo area Operating the vehicle for Do not park over things that as far forward and as low as extended periods without the front burn.
  • Page 275 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep cannot be seen, get out of the backward with either the the vehicle headed straight vehicle and walk the hill before transmission or transfer case in down.
  • Page 276 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted steepness of the incline more restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift into P (Park), and If driving uphill when the with the uphill wheels, or if the...
  • Page 277 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) Caution or Ice Use a low gear when driving in mud vehicle could fall through the ice; Do not drive through standing the deeper the mud, the lower you and your passengers could water if it is deep enough to cover the gear.

  • Page 278: Driving On Wet Roads

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

  • Page 279: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Check all fluid levels and brakes, Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and (32°F) when freezing rain begins to transmission. fall, resulting in even less traction. loss of steering. Always have the Avoid driving on wet ice or in Shift to a lower gear when going engine running and the vehicle...
  • Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-13 curve or an overpass can remain icy Warning Warning (Continued) when the surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden steering Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust maneuvers and braking while or under the instrument under the vehicle.

  • Page 281: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

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

  • Page 282: Vehicle Load Limits

    Driving and Operating 9-15 Vehicle Load Limits Warning (Continued) It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can cause loss of control and a carry. This weight is called the crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle.
  • Page 283 9-16 Driving and Operating open, you will find the label the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb attached below the door lock Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, post (striker). The Tire and this section.
  • Page 284 Driving and Operating 9-17 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = (453 kg) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lb) (1,000 lb) 2.
  • Page 285 9-18 Driving and Operating of the driver, passengers, and Rating (GVWR). The GVWR Warning cargo should never exceed the includes the weight of the vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, all occupants, fuel, and In the case of a sudden stop cargo. or collision, things carried in Certification/Tire Label the bed of your truck could...
  • Page 286 Driving and Operating 9-19 vehicle goes. If you have to stop Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going. cause loss of control and a When you carry something crash. Overloading can also inside the vehicle, secure Warning shorten the life of the vehicle.
  • Page 287 9-20 Driving and Operating When using this upper load Add-On Equipment Maximum platform, be sure the load is When carrying removable items, * Equipment Weight securely tied down to prevent it a limit on how many people Ladder Rack 340 kg (750 lb) from shifting.

  • Page 288: Truck-Camper Loading

    Driving and Operating 9-21 Loading Points equipment. See www.gmupfitter.com When carrying a slide-in for additional pickup box load camper, the total cargo load of bearing structural information. the vehicle is the weight of the camper plus: Truck-Camper Loading Everything added to the Information camper after it left the A vehicle-specific Truck-Camper...
  • Page 289 9-22 Driving and Operating exceed the truck's cargo weight rating, and the camper's center of gravity (1) should fall within the truck's recommended center of gravity zone (2) when installed. Any accessories or other equipment that are added to the Use the rear edge of the load vehicle must be weighed.

  • Page 290: Starting And Operating

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

  • Page 291: Ignition Positions

    9-24 Driving and Operating No adjustment to the pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition made when the vehicle is in the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ R (Reverse) or while using cruise adjustment is right for you.
  • Page 292 Driving and Operating 9-25 Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9-48. position lets things like the radio loss of power assist in the brake and the windshield wipers operate and steering systems and disable while the engine is off.

  • Page 293: Starting The Engine

    9-26 Driving and Operating 4 (START): This is the position that Starting Procedure Caution starts the engine. When the engine 1. Turn the ignition key to START. starts, release the key. The ignition When the engine starts, let go of If the steering wheel is turned switch returns to ON/RUN for the key.

  • Page 294: Fast Idle System

    Driving and Operating 9-27 Press and release the cruise transmission gently until the oil Caution (Continued) control SET- button. Engine warms up and lubricates all speed will be held at moving parts. the cranking motor, and drain the approximately 1200 rpm. battery.

  • Page 295: Retained Accessory

    9-28 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory The APOs in the console or center An internal thermostat in the seat position are powered by RAP. plug-end of the cord may exist, Power (RAP) They will continue to work for up to which will prevent engine coolant 10 minutes after the key is turned heater operation at temperatures...

  • Page 296: Shifting Into Park

    Driving and Operating 9-29 away from moving engine parts. Warning Warning (Continued) If you do not, it could be damaged. overheat and cause a fire, Improper use of the heater cord The length of time the heater should property damage, electric or an extension cord can damage remain plugged in depends on shock, and injury.

  • Page 297: Torque Lock

    9-30 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle with the If you have to leave the vehicle with Warning (Continued) the engine running, be sure the Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the free to roll, even if the shift lever parking brake is firmly set before Warning is in P (Park).

  • Page 298: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-31 When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always This vehicle may have the Safety the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an Belt Assurance System, which may you release the parking brake.

  • Page 299: Engine Exhaust

    9-32 Driving and Operating When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings Warning the V4 mode, allowing the vehicle to in the vehicle body from achieve better fuel economy.

  • Page 300: Running The Vehicle While Parked

    Driving and Operating 9-33 Running the Vehicle Automatic especially when the vehicle has a heavy load, you might notice an While Parked Transmission increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic Shifting Into Park on page 9-29.
  • Page 301 9-34 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-14. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...

  • Page 302: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-35 Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.

  • Page 303: Manual Mode

    9-36 Driving and Operating when driving on downhill grades by Manual Mode With an 8 speed automatic using the engine and transmission transmission, hold the plus/minus Range Selection Mode to slow the vehicle. The first time buttons on the shift lever to select the system engages for each the highest or lowest range ignition key cycle, a DIC message...
  • Page 304 Driving and Operating 9-37 In vehicles with gasoline engines, 6 Speed Automatic Transmission when the shift lever is moved from Gear before shifting from D D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) downshift may occur. The gear that the transmission is operating in Range after shifting from D when the shift lever is moved from...

  • Page 305: Tow/Haul Mode

    9-38 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has an exhaust brake, Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is on the end of it can also be used, but will not the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul automatically downshift the Mode on and off by pressing the transmission.

  • Page 306: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-39 On vehicles with a gasoline engine, Drive Systems Warning to disable or enable Tow/Haul Grade Braking within the current Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to ignition key cycle, press and hold N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle the Tow/Haul button for If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is...
  • Page 307 9-40 Driving and Operating An indicator light comes on when Shifting into 4 will turn Traction 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use four-wheel drive is engaged. See ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See this setting when extra traction is Four-Wheel-Drive Light on Traction Control/Electronic Stability needed.

  • Page 308: Electronic Transfer Case

    Driving and Operating 9-41 Shifting while the vehicle is in 2. Shift the transmission into Electronic Transfer Case motion may require that N (Neutral). moderate force be applied to the 3. Shift the transfer case shift lever shift lever before 4 can be in one continuous motion.
  • Page 309 9-42 Driving and Operating been turned while the vehicle was The settings are: 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use off. To see the indicator, turn the when extra traction is needed. The N (Neutral): Use only when the knob to another position so that it front axle engages and helps when vehicle needs to be towed.
  • Page 310 Driving and Operating 9-43 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN transmission in N (Neutral) and 4. Shift the transmission to and the vehicle must be stopped the ignition in ON/RUN. It is best N (Neutral). or moving less than 5 km/h for the vehicle to be moving 5.
  • Page 311 9-44 Driving and Operating 10. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. 6. Start the engine and shift the knob may have been turned while transmission to the desired gear. the vehicle was off. To see the Shifting Out of N (Neutral) indicator, turn the knob to another Automatic Transfer Case To shift:...
  • Page 312 Driving and Operating 9-45 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel 4 (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This Shifting Into 4 Drive): Use when road surface setting engages the front axle and When 4 is engaged, keep vehicle traction conditions are variable. delivers extra torque. Choose 4 When driving in AUTO, the front speed below 72 km/h (45 mph).
  • Page 313 9-46 Driving and Operating If the transmission is in gear and/or 4. Shift the transmission to Caution moving more than 5 km/h (3 mph), N (Neutral). the 4 indicator light will flash for Shifting the transmission into gear 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . 30 seconds and not complete the before the requested mode 6.

  • Page 314: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-47 9. Place the transmission shift Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it lever in P (Park). See becomes necessary to slam on the Recreational Vehicle Towing on brakes and continue braking to Antilock Brake page 10-94.

  • Page 315: Parking Brake

    9-48 Driving and Operating suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake Caution leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. Driving with the parking brake on Using ABS can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or Do not pump the brakes.

  • Page 316: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-49 Brake Assist Brake Assist feature will is no rolling. The brakes will automatically disengage when the automatically release when the The Brake Assist feature is brake pedal is released or brake accelerator pedal is applied within designed to assist the driver in pedal pressure is quickly the two-second window.

  • Page 317: Ride Control Systems

    9-50 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on driver in keeping the vehicle on the page 9-14 and Turning the intended path. Trailer Sway Control Systems Off and On later in this Traction Control/ (TSC) is also on automatically when section.
  • Page 318 Driving and Operating 9-51 Turn on and stay on when either Turning the Systems Off press and release the button. The system is not working. and On traction off light displayed in the If either system fails to turn on or to instrument cluster will turn off.

  • Page 319: Hill Descent

    9-52 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on HDC will remain enabled between Press to enable or disable HDC. if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h 22 and 60 km/h (14 and 37 mph); Vehicle speed must be below (35 mph). Traction control will however vehicle speed cannot be 50 km/h (31 mph).

  • Page 320: Cruise Control

    Driving and Operating 9-53 Cruise Control If equipped with an Allison or Hydra-Matic 6-speed automatic With cruise control a speed of about transmission, see Tow/Haul Mode 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can be Grade Braking under Tow/Haul maintained without keeping your Mode on page 9-38 for an foot on the accelerator.
  • Page 321 9-54 Driving and Operating SET (Set/Coast): Press briefly to Resuming a Set Speed The speedometer reading can be set the speed and activate cruise displayed in either English or metric If the cruise control is set at a control. If cruise control is already units.
  • Page 322 Driving and Operating 9-55 If equipped, Hill Descent Control Passing Another Vehicle While While going downhill: (HDC) can help maintain vehicle Using Cruise Control Vehicles with a 6-speed speed on a steep incline. See Use the accelerator pedal to automatic transmission and a Hill Descent Control (HDC) on increase the vehicle speed.

  • Page 323: Driver Assistance Systems

    9-56 Driving and Operating Driver Assistance Audible or Safety Alert Seat Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features Systems alert the driver of obstacles by Under many conditions, these beeping. To change the volume of This vehicle may have features that systems will not: the warning chime, see Comfort work together to help avoid crashes...
  • Page 324 Driving and Operating 9-57 The RVC and RPA will not work Displayed images may be farther or properly if the tailgate is down. If the closer than they appear. The area tailgate is down, do not use these displayed is limited and objects that systems.
  • Page 325 9-58 Driving and Operating Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle before driving. Failure to The parking assist system does use proper care may result in not detect children, pedestrians, injury, death, or vehicle damage. bicyclists, animals, or objects located below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the Parking Assist vehicle.

  • Page 326: Assistance Systems For Driving

    Driving and Operating 9-59 the front or rear, or both sides of the be disabled. To turn the parking Assistance Systems for Safety Alert Seat will pulse five assist on again, select On in the Driving times. Beeps for FPA are higher vehicle personalization menu.
  • Page 327 9-60 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning Warning FCA is a warning system and FCA does not provide a warning does not apply the brakes. When to help avoid a crash, unless it approaching a slower-moving or detects a vehicle. FCA may not stopped vehicle ahead too rapidly, detect a vehicle ahead if the FCA or when following a vehicle too...
  • Page 328 Driving and Operating 9-61 Collision Alert brake system may prepare for driver Selecting the Alert Timing braking to occur more rapidly which can cause a brief, mild deceleration. Continue to apply the brake pedal as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert occurs.

  • Page 329: Lane Departure

    9-62 Driving and Operating Consider traffic and weather Lane Departure Warning (Continued) conditions when selecting the alert Warning (LDW) timing. The range of selectable alert proper condition; or if the sun timing may not be appropriate for all If equipped, LDW may help avoid shines directly into the drivers and driving conditions.

  • Page 330: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-63 How the System Works When the System Does Not Fuel Seem to Work Properly The LDW camera sensor is on the For diesel engine vehicles, see windshield ahead of the rearview The system may not detect lanes as Fuel for Diesel Engines in the mirror.
  • Page 331 9-64 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, knocking is heard when using Caution E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasoline with a 91 octane rating or vehicle. See E85 or FlexFuel on higher, the engine needs service. Do not use fuel containing page 9-65.

  • Page 332: California Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-65 California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Treatment PLUS is the only gasoline additive recommended by Requirements Countries General Motors. It is available at your dealer. If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S.

  • Page 333: Filling The Tank

    9-66 Driving and Operating E85 or FlexFuel should meet ASTM Caution Warning Specification D 5798 or CAN/ CGSB 3.512 in Canada. Do not use Some additives are not Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn the fuel if the ethanol content is compatible with E85 or FlexFuel violently and can cause injury or greater than 85%.
  • Page 334 Driving and Operating 9-67 The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Warning (Continued) door on the driver side of the top off or overfill the tank and wait a vehicle. Vehicles that have a few seconds after you have finished Fuel can spray out if the fuel FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel...

  • Page 335: Filling A Portable Fuel

    9-68 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Warning Warning (Continued) Container keep it in contact with the fill If a fire starts while you are opening until filling is refueling, do not remove the Warning complete. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by Filling a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by Fill the container no more...

  • Page 336: Trailer Towing

    Driving and Operating 9-69 Trailer Towing Driving Characteristics Warning and Towing Tips General Towing When towing a trailer, exhaust Driving with a Trailer gases may collect at the rear of Information When towing a trailer: the vehicle and enter if the Only use towing equipment that has liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most Become familiar with the state...
  • Page 337 9-70 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Caution (Continued) amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The The vehicle could be damaged. longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as Avoid making very sharp turns vehicle itself.
  • Page 338 Driving and Operating 9-71 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then the transmission to a lower gear if apply the parking brake and shift the transmission shifts too often into P (Park). Warning under heavy loads and/or hilly 5.
  • Page 339 9-72 Driving and Operating lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning Caution brake system. It is a good idea to inspect these before and during The driver can lose control when Pulling a trailer improperly can the trip. pulling a trailer if the correct damage the vehicle and result in Check periodically to see that all equipment is not used or the...
  • Page 340 Driving and Operating 9-73 Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) for driving the vehicle by itself. 2500 and 3500 series trucks is How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in calculated assuming the tow vehicle handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used.
  • Page 341 9-74 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Weights listed apply for conventional trailers and fifth-wheel trailers unless otherwise noted. Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box...
  • Page 342 Driving and Operating 9-75 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 495 kg (5,500 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 903 kg (6,400 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 343 9-76 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.23 2 676 kg (5,900 lb) 4 990 kg (11,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 3 085 kg (6,800 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 344 Driving and Operating 9-77 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.42 3 175 kg (7,000 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 767 kg (6,100 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 345 9-78 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 4.3L V6 (b) 3.42 3 357 kg (7,400 lb) 5 806 kg (12,800 lb) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42...
  • Page 346 Driving and Operating 9-79 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Double Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 491 kg (9,900 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 347 9-80 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 536 kg (10,000 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 348 Driving and Operating 9-81 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 400 kg (9,700 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
  • Page 349 9-82 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Long Box 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 309 kg (9,500 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb)
  • Page 350 Driving and Operating 9-83 Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 3500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
  • Page 351 9-84 Driving and Operating Maximum Trailer Vehicle Axle Ratio Weight (c) GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 214 kg (13,700 lb) 9 299 kg (20,500 lb) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 3 992 kg (8,800 lb) 7 257 kg (16,000 lb) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10...
  • Page 352 Driving and Operating 9-85 passengers and cargo in the vehicle Maximum Tongue reduce the amount of tongue weight Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight the vehicle can carry, which will also 1500 Weight-Carrying 363 kg (800 lb) reduce the trailer weight the vehicle can tow.

  • Page 353: Towing Equipment

    9-86 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the weight of the trailer tongue. If using features a coupler latched to the trailer and then the tongue, a weight-distributing hitch, make hitch ball, or a tow eye latched to a separately, to see if the weights are sure not to exceed the RGAWR pintle hook.
  • Page 354 Driving and Operating 9-87 Weight-Distributing Hitch and Adjustment A weight distributing hitch may be useful with some trailers. Use the following guidelines to determine if a weight distributing hitch should be used. Vehicle Series Trailer Weight Weight Distributing Hitch Usage Hitch Distribution 1500 Up to 3175 kg (7,000 lb)
  • Page 355 9-88 Driving and Operating of the cab in sharp turns. This is attached to the attaching points on Be sure to follow the proper especially important for short box the bumper; otherwise, safety installation instructions included with pickups. Trailer pin box extensions chains should be attached to holes any electrical equipment that is and sliding fifth-wheel hitch...
  • Page 356 Driving and Operating 9-89 For vehicles not equipped with in the bumper. The seven-wire Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring heavy-duty trailering, the harness is harness contains the following Package secured to the vehicle's frame trailer circuits: The seven-wire camper harness is behind the spare tire mount. The under the rear bumper, attached to Green/Violet: Left Stop/Turn harness requires the installation of a...
  • Page 357 9-90 Driving and Operating When the camper-wiring harness is Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists ordered without the heavy-duty when pulling a heavy trailer or a trailering package, a seven-wire large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul harness with a seven-pin connector Mode on page 9-38.

  • Page 358: Integrated Trailer Brake Control System

    Driving and Operating 9-91 Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is on the Trailer Brake all of these systems are fully when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control Panel on vehicles with an operational to ensure full at all will not cause damage. ITBC system.
  • Page 359 9-92 Driving and Operating Trailer Brake Control Panel brakes and allows manual Each press and release of the application of the trailer brakes. gain buttons will then change the The Trailer Brake Control Panel is Trailer Gain setting. used along with the Trailer Brake Activate the Manual Trailer Display Page on the Driver Brake Apply Lever.
  • Page 360 Driving and Operating 9-93 The Trailer Output will indicate Manual Trailer Brake Apply Warning (Continued) - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Display Page whenever the Lever is used to apply the trailer s as intended and can result in a following occur: electric brakes independent of the...
  • Page 361 9-94 Driving and Operating 2. Adjust the Trailer Gain, using the TRAILER CONNECTED: This message will also turn off if it is Trailer Gain Adjustment Buttons, message will briefly display when a acknowledged or if the trailer to just below the point of trailer trailer with electric brakes is first harness is reconnected.

  • Page 362: Trailer Sway

    Driving and Operating 9-95 If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING and turn the ignition off. Check the the vehicle brakes are selectively message only reappears when wiring connection to the trailer and applied at each wheel, to help connecting the trailer wiring turn the ignition back on.

  • Page 363: Conversions And Add-Ons

    9-96 Driving and Operating Conversions and For information on wiring auxiliary Warning switches, see www.gmupfitter.com Add-Ons or contact your dealer. Even if the vehicle is equipped with TSC, trailer sway could result Adding a Snow Plow or Add-On Electrical in loss of control and the vehicle Similar Equipment Equipment could crash.
  • Page 364 Driving and Operating 9-97 The plow the vehicle can carry Here are some guidelines for safely Caution (Continued) depends on many things, such as: carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: The options the vehicle came Make sure the weight on the vehicle was built to carry a snow with, and the weight of those front and rear axles does not...
  • Page 365 9-98 Driving and Operating the GVW rating, the front and In order to calculate the amount of rear axle ratings, and the front weight any front accessory, such as and rear weight distribution ratio. a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: The total vehicle must not exceed the GVW rating.
  • Page 366 Driving and Operating 9-99 For example, adding a 318 kg Warning Warning (Continued) (700 lb) snow plow actually adds more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the On some vehicles that have rear weight distribution ratio is front axle. Using the formula, if the certain front mounted equipment, necessary to provide proper snow plow is 122 cm (4 ft) in front of...

  • Page 367: Pickup Conversion To

    9-100 Driving and Operating See your dealer for additional Pickup Conversion to advice and information about using Chassis Cab a snow plow on the vehicle. Also, see Vehicle Load Limits on We are aware that some vehicle page 9-15. owners might consider having the pickup box removed and a Emergency Roof Lamp commercial or recreational body...

  • Page 368: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating ..10-24 Headlamp Aiming Overheated Engine Headlamp Aiming ..10-38 Protection Bulb Replacement Operating Mode ... 10-26 General Information Bulb Replacement .

  • Page 369: Vehicle Care

    10-2 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Fuse Buying New Tires ... 10-71 General Information Block ..... 10-43 Different Size Tires and For service and parts needs, visit Instrument Panel Fuse...

  • Page 370: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition may contain perchlorate materials. Damage to vehicle components Special handling may be necessary. resulting from modifications or the 65 Warning For additional information, see installation or use of non-GM www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ certified parts, including control WARNING: Most motor vehicles, perchlorate.

  • Page 371: Vehicle Checks

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

  • Page 372: Hood

    Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then To open the hood: bring the hood from full open to within 15 cm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, and push the front center of the hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
  • Page 373 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 4.3L V6 Engine...
  • Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location. 10. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Starting - North America on See Jump Starting - North Brake Fluid on page 10-30. page 10-90. America on page 10-90. 11.
  • Page 375 10-8 Vehicle Care 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.2L V8 Engine Similar...
  • Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-9 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 6. Remote Negative ( ) Location 10. Windshield Washer Fluid Starting - North America on (Out of View). See Jump Starting Reservoir. See Adding Washer page 10-90. - North America on page 10-90. Fluid under Washer Fluid on page 10-28.
  • Page 377 10-10 Vehicle Care 6.0L V8 Engine...

  • Page 378: Engine Oil

    Vehicle Care 10-11 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 8. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil Starting - North America on View). See Cooling System on For diesel engine vehicles, see page 10-90. page 10-20. Engine Oil in the Duramax diesel 2.

  • Page 379: Checking Engine Oil

    10-12 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil what kind of oil to use. For engine Warning oil crankcase capacity, see It is a good idea to check the engine Capacities and Specifications on oil level at each fuel fill. In order to The engine oil dipstick handle page 12-2.
  • Page 380 Vehicle Care 10-13 Add enough oil to put the level specification. See Specification Caution somewhere in the proper operating earlier in this section for more range. Push the dipstick all the way information. Failure to use the recommended back in when through. Engine Oil Additives/Engine engine oil can result in engine Selecting the Right Engine Oil...

  • Page 381: Engine Oil Life System

    10-14 Vehicle Care Used oil can be a threat to the OIL SOON message comes on to since the last oil change. environment. If you change your indicate that an oil change is Remember to reset the oil life own oil, be sure to drain all the oil necessary.

  • Page 382: Automatic Transmission Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-15 The oil life system can also be reset Automatic Transmission Caution (Continued) as follows: Fluid (6 Speed 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with not be covered by the vehicle Transmission) the engine off. warranty. Always use the When to Check and Change automatic transmission fluid listed 2.
  • Page 383 10-16 Vehicle Care 5. Keep the engine running and level. Perform the hot check Caution (Continued) check the transmission fluid procedure at the first opportunity. temperature on the Driver Use this cold check procedure to system parts, starting a fire. Too Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 384 Vehicle Care 10-17 4. Check both sides of the dipstick 7. If the fluid level is in the and read the lower level. Repeat acceptable range, push the the check procedure to verify the dipstick back in all the way, then reading.

  • Page 385: Transmission)

    10-18 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings the procedure can be found in the service manual. See Service Always check the fluid level at least Publications Ordering Information twice using the procedure described on page 13-11. previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining Caution proper fluid level.

  • Page 386: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-19 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Steps 1 8. When the engine air 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter cleaner/filter is removed, lightly assembly. See Engine If the vehicle has a diesel engine, shake it to release loose dust and Compartment Overview on see Pickup Models under Engine dirt.

  • Page 387: Cooling System

    10-20 Vehicle Care The cooling system allows the Warning Warning engine to maintain the correct working temperature. Operating the engine with the air An electric engine cooling fan can cleaner/filter off can cause you or start even when the engine is not others to be burned.

  • Page 388: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-21 3. Engine Belt-Driven Cooling What to Use Caution (Continued) Fan (Out of View) Warning would not be covered by the Warning vehicle warranty. Always use Adding only plain water or some DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Heater and radiator hoses, and other liquid to the cooling system in the vehicle.
  • Page 389 10-22 Vehicle Care Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL The coolant surge tank is located in coolant. If using this mixture, the engine compartment on the mixture can freeze and crack nothing else needs to be added. passenger side of the vehicle.
  • Page 390 Vehicle Care 10-23 Warning Warning (Continued) You can be burned if you spill the cap when the cooling system, coolant on hot engine parts. including the surge tank pressure Coolant contains ethylene glycol cap, is hot. Wait for the cooling and it will burn if the engine parts system and surge tank pressure are hot enough.

  • Page 391: Engine Overheating

    10-24 Vehicle Care 1. Remove the coolant surge tank mixture to the coolant surge tank Caution pressure cap when the cooling until the level reaches the FULL system, including the coolant COLD mark. Running the engine without surge tank pressure cap and 5.
  • Page 392 Vehicle Care 10-25 If the decision is made not to lift the If there is an engine overheat Warning (Continued) hood when this warning appears, warning, but no steam is seen or get service help right away. See heard, the problem may not be too from the engine if you see or hear Roadside Assistance Program on serious.

  • Page 393: Overheated Engine

    10-26 Vehicle Care If the temperature overheat gauge is If there is no sign of steam, idle the Caution no longer in the overheat zone or an engine for five minutes while overheat warning no longer parked. If the warning is still After driving in the overheated displays, the vehicle can be driven.

  • Page 394: Power Steering Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-27 increases as the clutch more fully fans will change to low speed when When to Check Power Steering engages, so an increase in fan additional cooling is no longer Fluid noise may be heard. This is normal required.

  • Page 395: Washer Fluid

    10-28 Vehicle Care 5. Remove the cap again and look Washer Fluid at the fluid level on the dipstick. What to Use The level should be between the When windshield washer fluid needs ADD and FULL marks. If necessary, to be added, be sure to read the add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the hashed area between manufacturer's instructions before...

  • Page 396: Brakes

    Vehicle Care 10-29 proper sequence to torque Caution (Continued) Warning specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2. When using concentrated The brake wear warning sound Brake linings should always be washer fluid, follow the means that soon the brakes will replaced as complete axle sets.

  • Page 397: Brake Fluid

    10-30 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See Maintenance worn, there will be too much fluid Schedule on page 11-3.

  • Page 398: Battery - North America

    Vehicle Care 10-31 After work is done on the brake Refer to the replacement number Caution hydraulic system, make sure the shown on the original battery label level is above MIN but not over the when a new battery is needed. See Using the wrong fluid can MAX mark.

  • Page 399: Four-Wheel Drive

    10-32 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive If the level is below the bottom of the fill plug (1) hole, located on the Transfer Case transfer case, some lubricant will Warning need to be added. Add enough When to Check Lubricant lubricant to raise the level to the Batteries have acid that can burn Refer to Maintenance Schedule on...

  • Page 400: Rear Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-33 heard. A fluid loss could indicate a What to Use problem. Have it inspected and Refer to Recommended Fluids and repaired. Lubricants on page 11-12 to determine what kind of lubricant How to Check Lubricant to use. To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level Rear Axle...
  • Page 401 10-34 Vehicle Care out along the axle tubes and has fill plug hole, located on the rear not drained back to the sump area. axle. Add only enough fluid to Therefore, a reading taken reach the proper level. five minutes after the vehicle has For all 6.0L 2500HD Series been driven will appear to have a applications, the proper level is...

  • Page 402: Noise Control System

    Vehicle Care 10-35 Noise Control System 2. The use of the vehicle after such Air Intake: device or element of design has Removal of the air cleaner The following information relates to been removed or rendered silencer. compliance with federal noise inoperative by any person.

  • Page 403: Function Check

    10-36 Vehicle Care The ignition key should come 2. Apply both the parking brake 1. Before starting this check, be out only in LOCK/OFF. and the regular brake. sure there is enough room around the vehicle. It should be Contact your dealer if service is Do not use the accelerator parked on a level surface.

  • Page 404: Glass Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-37 Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Replacement blades come in vehicle facing downhill. Keeping different types and are removed in your foot on the regular brake, set different ways. For proper the parking brake. windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance To check the parking brake's Replacement Parts on page 11-14.

  • Page 405: Headlamp Aiming

    10-38 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Parking Lamps should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10-42. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected.

  • Page 406: Fog Lamps

    Vehicle Care 10-39 Headlamp 3. Turn the bulb socket Taillamps (Chassis Cab counterclockwise to remove it Models) 1. Open the hood. from the headlamp assembly 2. Remove the headlamp bulb and pull it straight out. assembly cover by turning it 4.

  • Page 407: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    10-40 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the tailgate. Lamps 4. Pull the rear lamp assembly straight back to remove it from the vehicle. 5. Turn the bulb socket 2. Remove the two rear lamp Single Rear Wheel Lamp Shown, counterclockwise.

  • Page 408: Center High-Mounted

    Vehicle Care 10-41 Center High-Mounted To replace one of these bulbs: Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp 9. Verify the retainer ring is in the proper position. If the retainer ring is out of position, it will not 1. Remove the two screws and lift engage.

  • Page 409: Replacement Bulbs

    10-42 Vehicle Care Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Exterior Lamp Bulb Electrical System Number Rear Overload Sidemarker Lamp Back-Up Lamp 921 (W16W) Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 7444 LL The vehicle has fuses to protect Back-Up Lamp* 1156 Turn Signal Lamp against an electrical system Cargo Lamp 921 (W16W)

  • Page 410: Fuses

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Headlamp Wiring Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause The wiring circuits in the vehicle are the lamps to go on and off, or in protected from short circuits by If the vehicle has a diesel engine, some cases to remain off.

  • Page 411: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    10-44 Vehicle Care Caution Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical component. A fuse puller is available in the left instrument panel fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown.
  • Page 412 Vehicle Care 10-45 Micro Usage J-Case Usage Micro Fuses Usage J-Case Fuses (2 Pin) Fuses Rear Window Fuel Pump Trailer Brake Defogger Integrated Chassis Trailer Battery Starter Control Module Cooling Fan 1 Electronic J-Case Usage Suspension Cooling Fan 2 Fuses Control Module Antilock Brake Fuel Pump Power...
  • Page 413 10-46 Vehicle Care Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage Micro Fuses Usage (2 Pin) (2 Pin) (2 Pin) Parking Transmission Spare Lamps, Left Ignition Aeroshutter Upfitter 3 Fuel Pump 2 Front Washer Upfitter SW 4 Cooling Fan Clutch Micro Fuses Usage Upfitter 4 Engine...
  • Page 414 Vehicle Care 10-47 Instrument Panel Fuse Micro Usage Mini Relays Usage Block (Left) Relays Rear Window Fuel Pump Defogger Upfitter 2 Engine Control Module Upfitter 3 Upfitter 4 Solid State Usage Relay Trailer Parking Lamps Cooling Fan Clutch Run/Crank Upfitter 1 Fuel Pump 2 Air Conditioning The left instrument panel fuse block...
  • Page 415 10-48 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage Accessory Power Outlet 2 SEO Retained Accessory Power Universal Garage Door Opener/Inside Rearview Mirror Body Control Module 3 Body Control Module 5 Driver Window Switch/Mirror Switch...
  • Page 416 Vehicle Care 10-49 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Spare Spare Accessory Power Outlet Battery Data Link Connector/ Left Doors Accessory Power Driver Seat Module Driver Power Seat Outlet 1/Cigarette Passive Entry Left Front Heated/ Lighter Passive Start/Heater, Cooled Seat Discrete Logic Ignition Ventilation, and Air Right Front Heated/...
  • Page 417 10-50 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Right) The right instrument panel fuse block access door is on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
  • Page 418 Vehicle Care 10-51 The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Sunroof features shown. Number Usage Airbag/Info Body Control Module 6 Accessory Power Export/Power Take Outlet 3 Off/SEO Battery 1 Body Control Module 7 Accessory Power Obstacle Detection/...

  • Page 419: Wheels And Tires

    10-52 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) Tires and a serious crash. See Worn or old tires can Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread Every new GM vehicle has page 9-15. is badly worn, high-quality tires made by a replace them.

  • Page 420: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Use only radial ply tires of the All-Season Tires Winter Tires same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires.

  • Page 421: All-Terrain Tires

    10-54 Vehicle Care is noted when the tires are particular tire's width, height, Caution (Continued) inspected. See Tire Inspection on aspect ratio, construction type, page 10-67. and service description. See the occur when coming into contact Tire Size illustration later in this with road hazards like potholes, Tire Sidewall Labeling section for more detail.
  • Page 422 Vehicle Care 10-55 DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality proper inflation pressure. See Manufacture The last four Grading (UTQG) Tire Full-Size Spare Tire on digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to page 10-89. manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three digits represent the week performance factors: treadwear,...
  • Page 423 10-56 Vehicle Care (2) TPC Spec (Tire (4) DOT (Department of The TIN shows the Performance Criteria Transportation) manufacturer and plant code, Specification) Original Department of Transportation tire size, and date the tire was equipment tires designed to (DOT) code indicates that the manufactured.

  • Page 424: Tire Designations

    Vehicle Care 10-57 Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The examples show a typical aspect ratio is 75, as shown in passenger vehicle and light...

  • Page 425: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    10-58 Vehicle Care For example, if the tire size this represents the load index for Belt A rubber coated layer of aspect ratio is 75, as shown in single versus dual wheel usage cords between the plies and the item 3 of the light truck (single/dual).
  • Page 426 Vehicle Care 10-59 maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Maximum Load Rating and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See load rating for a tire at the passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on maximum permissible inflation page 9-15.
  • Page 427 10-60 Vehicle Care model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire tire's traction, temperature, and higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. treadwear. Ratings are moldings on the other sidewall determined by tire Speed Rating of the tire.

  • Page 428: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-61 recommended inflation pressure. For additional information Caution (Continued) See Tire and Loading regarding how much weight the Information Label under Vehicle vehicle can carry, and an Reduced fuel economy. Load Limits on page 9-15. example of the Tire and Loading Overinflated tires, or tires that Information label, see Vehicle have too much air, can...

  • Page 429: Tire Pressure Monitor System

    10-62 Vehicle Care Check the tire inflation pressure Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P275/55R20 or P285/ 50R20 size tires require inflation when the tires are cold, meaning High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving the vehicle has not been driven the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h for at least three hours or no Warning (100 mph) or higher.

  • Page 430: Operation

    Vehicle Care 10-63 Each tire, including the spare (if tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety monthly when cold and inflated to ability. of reasons, including the installation the inflation pressure recommended of replacement or alternate tires or...
  • Page 431 10-64 Vehicle Care and wheel assembly. The TPMS inflated to the correct inflation The TPMS can warn about a low sensors monitor the air pressure in pressure. If the vehicle has DIC tire pressure condition but it does the tires and transmit the tire buttons, tire pressure levels can be not replace normal tire pressure readings to a receiver...
  • Page 432 Vehicle Care 10-65 The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not being near facilities using radio Message completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires.
  • Page 433 10-66 Vehicle Care using a TPMS relearn tool, in 3. Uplevel DIC Only: Make sure the If the vehicle has a base level the following order: driver side front Tire Pressure info page option is DIC, press and hold the trip tire, passenger side front tire, turned on.

  • Page 434: Tire Inspection

    Vehicle Care 10-67 The tire has a puncture, cut, 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection or other damage that cannot rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 7. be repaired well because of including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the 10.
  • Page 435 10-68 Vehicle Care Anytime unusual wear is noticed, rotate the tires as soon as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for damaged tires or wheels. If the unusual wear continues after the rotation, check the wheel alignment. See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 10-70 and Wheel Replacement on page 10-75.
  • Page 436 Vehicle Care 10-69 Adjust the front and rear tires to Warning (Continued) the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and towel can be used; however, use Loading Information label after a scraper or wire brush later to the tires have been rotated. See remove all rust or dirt.

  • Page 437: Dual Tire Rotation

    10-70 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Warning Tools under Tire Changing on page 10-79. If the vehicle is operated with a tire that is underinflated, the tire Dual Tire Rotation can overheat. An overheated tire can lose air suddenly or catch When the vehicle is new, fire.

  • Page 438: Buying New Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-71 maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread...
  • Page 439 10-72 Vehicle Care axle set of worn tires, place the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) new tires on the rear axle (two for single rear wheels, four for vehicle damage. Use the after many miles of driving. dual rear wheels). correct size, brand, and type A tire and/or wheel could fail of tires on all wheels.

  • Page 440: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Vehicle Care 10-73 Vehicles that have a tire brakes, rollover airbags, traction Uniform Tire Quality control, electronic stability control, pressure monitoring system Grading or All-Wheel Drive, the performance could give an inaccurate of these systems can also be The following information relates low-pressure warning if non-TPC affected.
  • Page 441 10-74 Vehicle Care must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include safety requirements and the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends characteristics.

  • Page 442: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-75 test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth Warning road, the tires and wheels may need required by law. Warning: The to be rebalanced. See your dealer temperature grade for this tire is Using the wrong replacement for proper diagnosis.

  • Page 443: Tire Chains

    10-76 Vehicle Care Whenever a wheel, wheel bolt, Tire Chains Warning (Continued) or wheel nut is replaced on a dual wheel setup, check the wheel nut Warning vehicle and tire size combination torque after 160, 1 600 and and road conditions. Follow that 10 000 km (100, 1,000 and 6,000 mi) If the vehicle has dual wheels or manufacturer's instructions.

  • Page 444: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Vehicle Care 10-77 If a Tire Goes Flat accelerator pedal and steer to Caution (Continued) straighten the vehicle. It may be It is unusual for a tire to blowout very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake chains only where legal and only while driving, especially if the tires to a stop, well off the road, when you must.
  • Page 445 10-78 Vehicle Care Warning Warning Warning (Continued) 6. Place wheel blocks, Lifting a vehicle and getting under Changing a tire can be if equipped, on both sides of it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous. The vehicle can slip the tire at the opposite dangerous without the off the jack and roll over or fall...

  • Page 446: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-79 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Double Cab 1. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel 1. Wheel Blocks Blocks 2. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit 2. Wheel Blocks 3. Tool Kit Crew Cab 3. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit 4.
  • Page 447 10-80 Vehicle Care 1. Turn the knob on the jack 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem 2. Assemble the wheel wrench (7) counterclockwise to lower the Pointed Down) and the two jack handle jack head to release the jack extensions (6), as shown. 2.
  • Page 448 Vehicle Care 10-81 Continue to turn the wheel Removing the Flat Tire and The tools you will be using include wrench until the spare tire can the jack (1), the wheel blocks (2), Installing the Spare Tire be pulled out from under the the jack handle (3), the jack handle Use the following pictures and vehicle.
  • Page 449 10-82 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened. Remove the entire center cap. Front Position 1500 Models 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it counterclockwise to loosen the 4.
  • Page 450 Vehicle Care 10-83 Front Position All Other Models Rear Position 1500 Models Rear Position All Other Models If the flat tire is on the front of 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for For all other models, position the the vehicle (all other models), 1500 models position the jack jack under the rear axle between...
  • Page 451 10-84 Vehicle Care the ground so there is enough Warning Warning (Continued) room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Getting under a vehicle when it is changing a wheel, remove any lifted on a jack is dangerous. rust or dirt from places where the If the vehicle slips off the jack, wheel attaches to the vehicle.
  • Page 452 Vehicle Care 10-85 Warning Warning (Continued) Warning Never use oil or grease on bolts come off and cause a crash. Wheel nuts that are improperly or or nuts because the nuts might If any stud is damaged because incorrectly tightened can cause come loose.
  • Page 453 10-86 Vehicle Care For vehicles with dual wheels, have Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Caution (Continued) a technician check the wheel nut and Tools tightness of all wheels with a torque sequence and to the proper wrench after the first 160, 1 600 and Warning torque specification.
  • Page 454 Vehicle Care 10-87 1. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Caution Pointed Down) 2. Tire/Wheel Retainer The tire hoist can be damaged if 3. Hoist Cable there is no tension on the cable 4. Hoist Assembly when using it. To have the 5.
  • Page 455 10-88 Vehicle Care 5. Raise the tire part way upward. 8. Reinstall the spare tire lock, 1. Put the tools (4) in the tool Make sure the retainer is seated if the vehicle has one. bag (5) and place them in the in the wheel opening.

  • Page 456: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-89 Full-Size Spare Tire After installing the spare tire on the Caution vehicle, stop as soon as possible If this vehicle came with a full-size and check that the spare tire is If the vehicle has four-wheel drive spare tire, it was fully inflated when correctly inflated.

  • Page 457: Jump Starting

    10-90 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Warning (Continued) Caution Jump Starting - North the State of California to cause Ignoring these steps could result cancer. WASH HANDS AFTER in costly damage to the vehicle America HANDLING. See California that would not be covered by the For more information about the Proposition 65 Warning on vehicle warranty.
  • Page 458 Vehicle Care 10-91 begin that, especially in cold before setting the parking brake. 5. Open the hood on the other weather, you may not be able to If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle and locate the get enough power from a single vehicle, be sure the transfer positive (+) and negative ( ) battery in another vehicle to start...
  • Page 459 10-92 Vehicle Care 6. Check that the jumper cables do Warning not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Using a match near a battery can get a shock. The vehicles could cause battery gas to explode. be damaged too.
  • Page 460 Vehicle Care 10-93 9. Connect the black negative ( ) cable to the negative ( ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( ) terminal if the vehicle has one. Do not let the other end touch anything until the next step.

  • Page 461: Towing The Vehicle

    10-94 Vehicle Care Towing the Vehicle dinghy and dolly towing. Dinghy Caution towing is towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Dolly If the jumper cables are Caution towing is towing the vehicle with two connected or removed in the wheels on the ground and two Incorrectly towing a disabled wrong order, electrical shorting...
  • Page 462 Vehicle Care 10-95 Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Warning be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
  • Page 463 10-96 Vehicle Care 4. Shift the transfer case to 8. Disconnect the negative battery Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle N (Neutral). See Shifting into cable at the battery and secure Before disconnecting the towed N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel the nut and bolt. Cover the vehicle: Drive on page 9-39.
  • Page 464 Vehicle Care 10-97 7. Shift the transmission to Dolly Towing Caution P (Park) and turn off the ignition. Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 8. Disconnect the vehicle from the If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive tow vehicle. Vehicles towed with the rear wheels on the ground, the transmission could be 9.
  • Page 465 10-98 Vehicle Care Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 8. Release the parking brake only Warning the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive after the vehicle being towed is Vehicles firmly attached to the tow Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle. vehicle's transfer case into 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off...

  • Page 466: Appearance Care

    Vehicle Care 10-99 2. Set the parking brake. See To dolly tow a four-wheel-drive Appearance Care Parking Brake on page 9-48. vehicle from the rear: 3. Put the transmission in P (Park). 1. Drive the rear wheels onto the Exterior Care dolly.
  • Page 467 10-100 Vehicle Care washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree products can be obtained from sap, bird droppings, chemicals from If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
  • Page 468 Vehicle Care 10-101 The bright metal moldings on the rinse the bedliner surface following Caution vehicle are aluminum. To prevent a chemical spill to avoid permanent damage always follow these damage. Machine compounding or cleaning instructions: Spray-in bedliners can fade from aggressive polishing on a Be sure the molding is cool to oxidation, road dirt, heavy-duty...
  • Page 469 10-102 Vehicle Care emblems, decals and stripes. Follow Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Caution instructions under "Washing the cloth or paper towel soaked with Vehicle" previously in this section. windshield washer fluid or a mild Failure to clean lamps properly detergent.
  • Page 470 Vehicle Care 10-103 Tires Caution Caution (Continued) Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to clean the tires. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Caution vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
  • Page 471 10-104 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and tie rod ball joints, idler arm pivot washing system can do this. If not shaft bearings, idler arm socket, and removed, rust and corrosion can Chassis Components pitman arm socket. develop. Visually inspect steering, Sheet Metal Damage suspension, and chassis Caution...

  • Page 472: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-105 Never use a brush with stiff Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the Never rub any surface and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive causing blotchy, ring-shaped...
  • Page 473 10-106 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Caution soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use to a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive...
  • Page 474 Vehicle Care 10-107 Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, Caution (Continued) and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and solvents can permanently change Natural Open Pore Wood the appearance and feel of For vehicles with high gloss Surfaces surfaces or vehicle displays, use a...

  • Page 475: Floor Mats

    10-108 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the driver side mats were designed for your floor mat to unlock each retainer Warning...

  • Page 476: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service Maintenance This maintenance section applies to needs. vehicles with a gasoline engine. For Your dealer recognizes the diesel engine vehicles, see importance of providing "Maintenance Schedule"...
  • Page 477 11-2 Service and Maintenance Are driven on reasonable road The Tire Rotation and Required Warning surfaces within legal driving Services are the responsibility of the limits. vehicle owner. It is recommended to Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Use the recommended fuel.

  • Page 478: Maintenance Schedule

    Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance for up to a year. The engine oil and traffic, areas with poor air quality, filter must be changed at least once or areas with high dust levels. Schedule a year and the oil life system must Replacement may also be needed if be reset.
  • Page 479 11-4 Service and Maintenance Visually inspect windshield wiper Check parking brake and steering components at least blades for wear, cracking, automatic transmission park every other oil change. or contamination. See Exterior mechanism. See Park Brake and (If equipped with grease fittings) Care on page 10-99.
  • Page 480 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 481 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services Normal routing, and condition. excessive cracking, or damage; replace, if needed.
  • Page 482 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.

  • Page 483: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (4) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer (1) Or every two years, whichever Vehicles with Dual Wheels: case fluid.

  • Page 484: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 485 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
  • Page 486 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.

  • Page 487: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an Allison Transmission, see the recommended fluids and lubricants section in the Duramax diesel supplement. Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
  • Page 488 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission (6.2L with DEXRON -HP Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19300536, in 8-Speed transmission) Canada 19300537). ® Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Floor Shift Linkage Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.

  • Page 489: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    11-14 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Canada 10953437).
  • Page 490 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 4.3L V6 12622441 41 114 5.3L V8; 6.2L V8 12622441 41 114 6.0L V8 12621258 41 110 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22754397 Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22754398...

  • Page 491: Maintenance Records

    11-16 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 492: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.

  • Page 493: Vehicle Data

    12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement. Capacities Application Metric English...
  • Page 494 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English 6.0L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Standard Box 136.3 L 36.0 gal 2500 Series and 3500 Series Long Box...
  • Page 495 12-4 Technical Data Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LV3) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 4.3L V6 (LV1) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 5.3L V8 (L83) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.0L V8 (L96) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in) 6.2L V8 (L86) 0.95 1.10 mm (0.037 0.043 in)

  • Page 496: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Technical Data 12-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 6.0L V8 Engines If the vehicle has a diesel engine, V6 Engines see the Duramax diesel supplement. 5.3L and 6.2L V8 Engines...
  • Page 497 12-6 Technical Data NOTES...

  • Page 498: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 499 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.

  • Page 500: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.

  • Page 501: Online Owner Center

    13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-888-889-2438. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.

  • Page 502: Program

    GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 503 General Motors North America and delivered back to the customer, nearest GMC dealer for warranty GMC reserve the right to make any up to 805 km (500 mi). service, or if the vehicle was in a changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.

  • Page 504: Scheduling Service

    Customer Information 13-7 Trip Interruption Benefits and Services Not Included in Scheduling Service Assistance: Must be over Roadside Assistance Appointments 150 kilometers from where your Impound towing caused by trip was started to qualify. When the vehicle requires warranty violation of any laws. General Motors of Canada service, contact your dealer and Limited requires...

  • Page 505: Courtesy Transportation

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following...

  • Page 506: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
  • Page 507 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.

  • Page 508: Service Publications

    Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...

  • Page 509: Radio Frequency

    13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Reporting Safety Statement Technical Service Bulletins and Defects Manuals are available for current This vehicle has systems that and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects operate on a radio frequency that ORDER TOLL FREE: complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the to the United States...

  • Page 510: Government

    Call 1-800-GMC-8782 toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General (1-800-462-8782), or write: (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Motors of Canada Limited. Call GMC Customer Assistance Center http://www.safercar.gov; or Transport Canada at P.O. Box 33172 write to: 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Detroit, MI 48232-5172...

  • Page 511: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

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

  • Page 512: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 ® GM will not access this data or OnStar Infotainment System share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with If the vehicle is equipped with a consent of the vehicle owner or, ®...
  • Page 513 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...

  • Page 514: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview existing public emergency service providers. OnStar may collect information about you and your vehicle, including location OnStar Overview information. See OnStar s Terms OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Services...

  • Page 515: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Receive On-Demand OnStar Services Press Diagnostics for a check of the Make a call, end a call, vehicle s key operating systems. Emergency or answer an incoming call. Receive Roadside Assistance. Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling With Automatic Crash Response, Manage WiFi Settings (if voice commands.

  • Page 516: Security

    OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.

  • Page 517: Connections

    14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped Destination Download: Press with the tire pressure monitoring then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that system); or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
  • Page 518 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.

  • Page 519: Vehicle Diagnostics

    14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 520 OnStar 14-7 OnStar services cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, the vehicle is in a place where page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar has an agreement with a Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Services for People with wireless service provider for service OnStar Personal Identification...
  • Page 521 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
  • Page 522 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
  • Page 523 14-10 OnStar Kai Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
  • Page 524 INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-53 Check ......3-36 All-Terrain Tires .
  • Page 525 INDEX Automatic Blind Spot Mirrors ... . . 2-17 Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Headlamps, Front Turn Dimming Mirrors ....2-17 Bluetooth Door Locks .
  • Page 526 INDEX Carbon Monoxide Child Restraints Control ......9-52 Engine Exhaust ....9-32 Infants and Young Traction and Electronic Tailgate .

  • Page 527: Driver Assistance Systems

    INDEX Customer Satisfaction Driving Electrical System Procedure ....13-1 Assistance Systems ..9-59 Engine Compartment Characteristics and Fuse Block .
  • Page 528 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire ..... . 10-77 Front Seats Overheated Protection Changing ....10-79 Adjustment .
  • Page 529 INDEX Heating and Air Conditioning ....8-1, 8-3 Garage Door Opener ..5-54 Halogen Bulbs ....10-38 High-Beam On Light .

  • Page 530: Lane Departure Warning

    INDEX Infants and Young Children, LATCH, Lower Anchors and Restraints ....3-39 Tethers for Children ..3-45 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .

  • Page 531: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Object Detection System ..5-39 Security ..... .5-28 Maintenance ® StabiliTrak OFF ... . .5-27 Ride Control System .
  • Page 532 INDEX Monitor System, Tire OnStar ..... . . 13-15 ® Pressure ....10-62 OnStar Pandora Internet Radio .

  • Page 533: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    i-10 INDEX Pickup Conversion to Replacement Chassis Cab ....9-100 Glass ..... . . 10-37 Radio Frequency Port Replacement Bulbs .
  • Page 534 INDEX i-11 Roof Scheduling Appointments ..13-7 Service (cont'd) Maintenance, General Sunroof ..... . .2-22 SD Card Reader .
  • Page 535 i-12 INDEX Start Vehicle, Remote ..2-6 System Tires (cont'd) Different Size ....10-73 Starter Switch Check ..10-35 Forward Collision Starting the Engine .
  • Page 536 INDEX i-13 Towing Transportation Program, Driving Characteristics ..9-69 Courtesy ..... 13-8 Vehicle Equipment ....9-86 Trip Odometer .
  • Page 537 i-14 INDEX Windshield Wiper/Washer ....5-4 Warning Winter Brake System Light ...5-24 Driving ......9-12 Lane Departure (LDW) .

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