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2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual

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

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

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

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

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

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

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

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34

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

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

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

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-5

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

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

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-33

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-42

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-50

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

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

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

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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

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

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

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

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

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-33

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-45

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52

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

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

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

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

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

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-21

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-30

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-44

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-48

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Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Safety Belts ....3-11 Infotainment System .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Chevrolet Avalanche Owner Manual Object Detection Systems ..9-50 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Customer Information ..13-1 Fuel ......9-56 General Information .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited suivante: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway that may be found on the vehicle Mirrors : Exterior Lamps and what they mean. For more : Power information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Driver Information System ..... 1-11 Center (DIC) ....1-23 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. Dome Lamp Override. See Steering Wheel Controls on Dome Lamps on page 6 7. page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Instrument Panel Illumination Q. Climate Control Systems on Signals on page 6 5.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive See Keys on page 2 2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2 3. This section provides a brief Remote Vehicle Start overview about some of the important features that may or may With this feature the engine can be not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11 In Brief ® Canceling a Remote Start Power Door Locks Midgate To cancel a remote start: This vehicle is equipped with a Press on the RKE Midgate and a removable rear glass transmitter. See Remote Keyless Aim the RKE transmitter at the panel.
Page 12 In Brief Tailgate Removal The driver door has switches that Seat Adjustment control all windows, the passengers The tailgate is not to be removed. Manual Seats door switch only control that Removing the tailgate may cause window. The power windows work damage to the electrical connector when the ignition is in ON/RUN or resulting in a loss of lock/unlock and...
Page 13 In Brief Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: To adjust the power lumbar support, Move the seat forward or if equipped: rearward by sliding the control If equipped, increase or decrease On vehicles with two-way manual lumbar support by turning forward or rearward.
Page 14 In Brief To raise or lower the height of 2. Move the seatback to the Power Reclining Seatbacks the support, press and hold the desired position, and then top or bottom of the control. release the lever to lock the seatback in place.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions See Memory Seats on page 3 7 and Vehicle Personalization (With DIC To save into memory: Buttons) on page 5 42. 1. Adjust the driver seat and Easy Exit Driver Seat seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and This feature can move the seat brake pedals, if equipped.
Page 16: Heated And Ventilated Seats
1-10 In Brief Heated and Ventilated Safety Belts : Press to heat the seat and seatback. Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.
Page 17: Passenger Sensing System
In Brief 1-11 Passenger Sensing Mirror Adjustment System Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 18 1-12 In Brief 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that 2. Press one of the four arrows the side of the vehicle and the located on the control pad to area behind are seen. move the mirror in the desired direction.
Page 19 In Brief 1-13 Heated Mirrors Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Adjustment Press to heat the mirrors. Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the See Rear Window Defogger under center and move it to view the Dual Automatic Climate Control area behind the vehicle. System on page 8 4 or Climate Control Systems on page 8 1 for Manual Rearview Mirror...
Page 20: Interior Lighting
1-14 In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal Interior Lighting Adjustment Dome Lamps On vehicles with this feature, you The dome lamps are located in the can change the position of the overhead console. throttle and brake pedals. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the doors are closed.
Page 21: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-15 For more information about interior control to the off position again to Windshield Wiper/Washer lamps, see: turn the automatic headlamps or DRL back on. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. For vehicles first sold in Canada, Reading Lamps on page 6 7. the off position will only work when Instrument Panel Illumination the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Page 22: Climate Controls
1-16 In Brief Climate Controls : Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be frequent wipes. controlled with these systems. : Slow wipes. : Fast wipes. : Push the paddle at the top of the lever to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Transmission Range Selection Mode If available, the Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. A. Driver and Passenger H. Display To use the Range Selection feature: Temperature Controls Power Button 1. Move the column shift lever to B.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located to located on the steering column the left of the instrument panel shift lever, to select the desired cluster. Use this knob to shift into range of gears for current driving and out of the different Four-Wheel conditions.
Page 25: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-19 N (Neutral): Vehicles with a two Vehicle Features speed transfer case have a N (Neutral) position. Shift the Radio(s) transfer case to N (Neutral) only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 85 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 84.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Storing Radio Stations 3. Press the softkey located under SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan any one of the labels to be stations. A maximum of 36 stations can be changed. stored as favorites using the six : Press to switch the display 4.
Page 27: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-21 ® For more information, refer to: iPod , laptop computers, Steering Wheel Controls MP3 players, CD changers, www.xmradio.com or call USB storage device, etc. can be 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) connected to the auxiliary port using www.xmradio.ca or call a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the 1-877-438-9677 (Canada) USB port depending on the audio...
Page 28: Cruise Control
1-22 In Brief Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle : Press to disengage cruise speakers only. Press again to turn control without erasing the set the sound on. Press and hold longer speed from memory. than two seconds to interact with See Cruise Control on page 9 48.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Driver Information : Press to display the : Press to set or reset certain odometer, trip odometer, fuel functions and to turn off or Center (DIC) range, average economy, fuel acknowledge messages on The DIC display is located at the used, timer, instantaneous economy the DIC.
Page 30: Universal Remote System
1-24 In Brief Rear Vision It operates at speeds less than Universal Remote System 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible Camera (RVC) beeps to provide distance and system information. If available, the RVC displays a view of the area behind the vehicle Keep the sensors on the vehicle's when the vehicle is shifted into rear bumper clean to ensure proper...
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 32: Maintenance
1-26 In Brief Performance and Press and release again to During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear turn on both systems. Maintenance when the vehicle is first started and For more information, see then turn off. This may be an early ®...
Page 33: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-27 Brake gradually and avoid Resetting the Oil Life System 3. Display OIL LIFE REMAINING abrupt stops. on the DIC. If the display shows To reset the Engine Oil Life System 100%, the system is reset. Avoid idling the engine for long on most vehicles: periods of time.
Page 34: Onstar Overview
OnStar Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Roadside Assistance, and relay If equipped, this vehicle has a As the owner of a new Chevrolet, your exact location to get the help comprehensive, in-vehicle system you need. you are automatically enrolled in the that can connect to a live Advisor Roadside Assistance program.
Page 35 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors ® Midgate ..... . 2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-22 Windows Tailgate .
Page 36: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If locked out of your vehicle, contact Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Keys Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on WARNING page 13 9 for more information. With an active OnStar subscription, Leaving children in a vehicle with an OnStar Advisor may remotely...
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE when is pressed again within operating range: three seconds of the previous press of the lock button. See Vehicle Check the distance. The Personalization (With DIC Buttons) transmitter may be too far from on page 5 42 for additional the vehicle.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows See APPROACH LIGHTING under Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement Vehicle Personalization (With DIC the Vehicle Replace the battery if the REPLACE Buttons) on page 5 42. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Only RKE transmitters programmed message displays in the DIC. See Pressing on the RKE transmitter to this vehicle will work.
Page 39: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during 4.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start When the vehicle starts, the The vehicle can be remote started feature, the RKE transmitter parking lamps will turn on and two separate times between driving functions will have an increased remain on while the vehicle is sequences.
Page 41: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle cannot be remote Door Locks WARNING (Continued) started if the key is in the ignition, the hood is not closed, or if there WARNING injuries or even death from is an emission control system heat stroke.
Page 42: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking See Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 42 for more When locking the doors with the Press on the Remote information on DIC programming. power lock switch and a door Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 43: Midgate
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) ® Midgate Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its WARNING highest speed on the setting that brings in outside air. This It can be dangerous to drive with will force outside air into your the cargo area covered and the vehicle.
Page 44 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Rear Glass Removal and Although the rear glass can be removed without folding the rear Storage seats, you will not be able to access the rear glass storage WARNING pocket. Be sure to fold the seats before removing the rear glass.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 3. While holding the rear glass in 4. With the rear glass tilted toward 5. Load the rear glass into the place, press the glass-catch you, lift it out from the lower storage pocket in the Midgate, release button (C) and pull the window frame channel.
Page 46 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. 6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), Once both glass lock knobs are located at both top corners of in the locked position, the rear...
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 3. Pull the rear glass out from the storage pocket using the grab handles (B). Be sure to align the rear glass 5. Apply a firm downward pressure side-to-side using the glass and then push the rear glass flat alignment arrows (G).
Page 48 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Lowering the Midgate with the Lowering the Midgate with the Rear Glass in Place Rear Glass in the Storage Pocket The Midgate can be lowered to allow the cargo area of your vehicle to extend into the cab. The rear glass can be either installed in its Rear Glass in Normal Position normal position, or it can be...
Page 49: Tailgate
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Raising the Midgate WARNING (Continued) To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a Be sure everyone in your vehicle firm swinging motion until it latches is in a seat and using a safety into place securely.
Page 50: Power Assist Steps
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Assist Steps The power assist steps Vehicle Security automatically extend from beneath This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the features; however, they do not make door has been opened. Once the it impossible to steal.
Page 51 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Always unlock the doors with the If the delayed locking feature is unlock button on the RKE RKE transmitter. Unlocking a turned on, the theft deterrent transmitter during the ten second door any other way will set off system will not start the arming pre-alarm, the alarm will go off.
Page 52: Immobilizer
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Then reach in through the Immobilizer Operation trial-and-error method to start the window, unlock the door with the vehicle will be discouraged because ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ manual door lock and open the of the high number of electrical key (Personalized Automotive Security door.
Page 53: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Up to 10 keys may be programmed 3. After the engine has started, Exterior Mirrors for the vehicle. The following turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and procedure is for programming remove the key. Convex Mirrors additional keys only.
Page 54: Power Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Mirrors 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicle and the area behind are seen. Keep the selector switch in the center position when not adjusting either outside mirror. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If the vehicle has the exterior automatic dimming mirror, the driver...
Page 55: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Mirrors (Rear Window Defogger): Power Folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: Press to heat the mirrors. The mirrors are accidentally See Rear Window Defogger under obstructed while folding. Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 8 4 or Climate They are accidentally manually...
Page 56: Park Tilt Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a To adjust the inside rearview mirror, preselected position when the hold the rearview mirror in the To adjust the inside rearview mirror, vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 57: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Windows If the vehicle has a RVC, the button for turning the automatic dimming rearview mirror feature on WARNING or off will not be available. Leaving children, helpless adults, Vehicles with OnStar have three or pets in a vehicle with the additional control buttons located at windows closed is dangerous.
Page 58: Power Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the express WARNING down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the Leaving children in a vehicle with switch. Press the window switch the keys is dangerous for many fully and release it to activate the reasons.
Page 59: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side Power Folding Mirrors Shown, window, or to extend along the rod, Other Models Similar if available.
Page 60 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Extender ..3-19 Child Restraints Safety System Check ..3-19 Older Children ....3-34 Restraints Safety Belt Care .
Page 62: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that 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 63: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The rear seat has adjustable Seat Adjustment headrests in the outboard seating positions. WARNING The height of the headrest can be adjusted. Pull the headrest up to You can lose control of the raise it.
Page 64: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints If available, raise or lower the Center Seat If equipped, increase or decrease front or rear part of the seat manual lumbar support by turning If equipped, the center front cushion by moving the front or the knob forward or rearward. seatback doubles as an armrest and rear of the control up or down.
Page 65: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints On vehicles with four-way WARNING (Continued) lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase The lap belt could go up over or decrease lumbar support. To your abdomen. The belt forces raise or lower the height of the would be there, not at your pelvic support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 66 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks The seatback will automatically Power Reclining Seatbacks 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 could move forward in a sudden seatback in place.
Page 67: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 or 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). To save into memory: A single beep will sound. The seat, 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback outside mirrors, and adjustable recliner, both outside mirrors, throttle and brake pedals will move...
Page 68: Heated And Ventilated Front
Seats and Restraints This feature can be turned on or off Heated and Ventilated (Easy Exit Driver Seat): Press using the vehicle personalization to recall the easy exit seat position. Front Seats menu. See Vehicle Personalization The vehicle must be in P (Park). (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 42.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and When it is cold outside, the heated seatback. seats may turn on automatically during a remote vehicle start. The Press the button once for the heated seats will be canceled when highest setting.
Page 70: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Notice: Folding a rear seat with 4. Repeat the procedure for the the safety belts still fastened may other seatback, if desired. The rear seatbacks can be folded to cause damage to the seat or the To return the seats to the normal provide more cargo space and safety belts.
Page 71: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Safety Belts WARNING WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual If the seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride could move forward in a sudden properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside stop or crash.
Page 72: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints 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 73: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-13 Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position forces.
Page 74 3-14 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of a 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt passenger belt is pulled out all height adjuster, move it to the the way, the child restraint height that is right for you. See locking feature may be engaged.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Adjust the height so the shoulder The adjuster can be moved up just portion of the belt is on the shoulder by pushing up on the shoulder belt and not falling off of it. The belt guide.
Page 76 3-16 Seats and Restraints Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, and probably other new parts for the vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3 20. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder...
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-17 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 78: 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 79: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
Page 80: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-20 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the...
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-21 For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Because airbags inflate with great driver and on the instrument panel WARNING force and faster than the blink of...
Page 82: Where Are The Airbags
3-22 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side. The seat mounted side impact The roof-rail airbags for the driver, airbags for the driver and right front right front passenger, and second passenger are in the side of the...
Page 84: When Should An Airbag
3-24 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate airbag might not inflate properly...
Page 85: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle has seat mounted side damage to a vehicle or because inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impact and roof-rail airbags. See of what the repair costs were. impacts, or in many side impacts. Airbag System on page 3 20.
Page 86: How Does An Airbag
3-26 Seats and Restraints seat mounted side impact airbags, Seat mounted side impact and What Will You See after there are airbags modules in the roof-rail airbags distribute the force an Airbag Inflates? side of the front seatbacks closest of the impact more evenly over the to the door.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Airbags are designed to inflate off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING only once. After an airbag warning flashers by using the inflates, you will need some new controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there parts for the airbag system.
Page 88: Passenger Sensing
3-28 Seats and Restraints Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part System of the right front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are If the vehicle has the passenger designed to detect the presence airbag status indicator pictured in the following illustration, then the of a properly-seated occupant...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-29 There is a critical problem with WARNING WARNING (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously restraints in a rear seat, even if system has turned off the right front injured or killed if the right front the airbag is off.
Page 90 3-30 Seats and Restraints For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn the vehicle off.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-31 If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material If the shoulder portion of the belt is from the seat, such as blankets, pulled out all the way, the child Adult-Size Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat restraint locking feature will be heaters, or seat massagers.
Page 92: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-32 Seats and Restraints or other electronic device, is put on keep the airbag system from WARNING an unoccupied seat. If this is not working properly. Changing or desired, remove the object from moving any parts of the front For up to 10 seconds after the the seat.
Page 93: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-33 of the seat fabric, could also Q: Because I have a disability, Airbag System Check interfere with the operation of I have to get my vehicle The airbag system does not need the passenger sensing system. modified.
Page 94: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-34 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on WARNING after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer's instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3 13.
Page 96 3-36 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING WARNING (Continued) Never allow more than one child Never allow a child to wear the That could cause serious or fatal to wear the same safety belt. The safety belt with the shoulder belt injuries.
Page 97: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 98 3-38 Seats and Restraints sure it is designed to be used in WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying Children who are up against, that it meets federal motor or very close to, any airbag when vehicle safety standards.
Page 99: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 100 3-40 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 43. Children can be endangered in a WARNING crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle.
Page 101: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-41 In some areas of the United States Securing the Child Within the Where to Put the and Canada, Certified Child Child Restraint Restraint Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, WARNING and demonstrate how to correctly children and infants are safer when use and install child restraints.
Page 102 3-42 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING A child in a rear-facing child A child in a child restraint in the frontal airbag, no system is restraint can be seriously center front seat can be badly fail-safe. No one can guarantee injured or killed if the right front injured or killed by the frontal that an airbag will not deploy...
Page 103: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint child restraint and the size of the with a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 104 3-44 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Lower Anchor and Top Tether See Rear Seats on page 3 10. Be sure to use an anchor located on Anchor Locations the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a To assist you in locating the top position without a top tether anchor...
Page 106: System
3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child children cannot reach them. Pull restraint to a single anchor. the shoulder belt all the way out WARNING Attaching more than one child of the retractor to set the lock,...
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-47 1. If the child restraint manufacturer 1.3. Route the top tether recommends that the top tether according to your child be attached, attach the top restraint instructions and tether to the top tether anchor, the following instructions: if equipped.
Page 108 3-48 Seats and Restraints WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.
Page 109: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-49 2.1. Find the lower anchors for Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints the desired seating Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) position. When securing a child restraint in a 2.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING rear seating position, study the the seat.
Page 110 3-50 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that 1. Put the child restraint on Position the release button on forward-facing child restraints have the seat. the buckle so that the safety belt a top tether, and that the tether be could be quickly unbuckled if 2.
Page 111: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-51 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING System) on page 3 43.
Page 112: Position)
3-52 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat Position) A child in a rear-facing child Even if the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured This vehicle has airbags. A rear system, if equipped, has turned or killed if the right front seat is a safer place to secure a off the right front passenger...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-53 If the child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it Position the release button on system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the the buckle so that the safety belt Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 114 3-54 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If the vehicle is equipped with the retractor to make sure the passenger sensing system, and retractor is locked. If the when the passenger sensing system retractor is not locked, repeat has turned off the right front Steps 5 and 6.
Page 115: Center Console Storage
Storage Storage Storage For vehicles with a rear armrest/ cupholder, pull up and out on the Compartments tab on the top center of the armrest. Pull the armrest down to access the Storage Compartments Glove Box cupholder. Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders .
Page 116: Top-Box Storage
Storage The back of the console has a Luggage/Load cupholder that folds down for the Locations rear seat passenger to use. Top-Box Storage Cargo Area All-Weather Cargo Area The vehicle's cargo area can be used in many different configurations cargo panels on or off, Midgate up or down, rear glass in or out.
Page 117 Storage D. Front drains Top Drain Grates Removal and Cleaning E. Water drainage area around both sides of the box and the tailgate side Rear drains G. Cargo floor H. Cargo mat 2. Grasp the edges of the grate Maintenance and Cleaning and pull it out from the vehicle.
Page 118 Storage 2. Do not force the grate. If it does Midgate Drain Grate Removal not clip into place, realign the and Cleaning clips with the holes and try again. Side Rail Channels After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. the Midgate drain should be flushed with water.
Page 119: Additional Storage Features
Storage Cargo Area Floor Drains Additional Storage Exceeding the weight limit of 113 kg (250 lbs) can Features damage the cargo covers, and the repairs would not be covered by Cargo Cover Panels the vehicle warranty. Do not put anything on top of the cargo For vehicles with a three-piece covers over the weight limit.
Page 120 Storage also numbered labels on the 3. Remove cargo panel 2 in the The three cargo panels can be bottom of the panels. The same way and set it aside. stored in the cargo area using the numbers on the top and bottom Remove as many cargo panels storage strap system.
Page 121 Storage Before storing the cargo panels, 1.2. Secure clip (B) on the Do the same for cargo panel 2 make sure that the latches on storage strap. then panel 3. Make sure to store the cargo panels are in the panel 2 with the latches facing 1.3.
Page 122 Storage Panels 3, 2, 1 Loaded 4. Tighten all straps by pulling on 5. Close both cross locks at the the free end of each strap. center of the strap system to Reinstalling the Cargo Cover tightly secure. Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or it can be stored inside the top box storage...
Page 123 Storage Then lower the rear of the cover to engage the striker pegs (A) to align with the striker assembly (B). Driver Side Shown, Passenger To reinstall a cargo panel: Side Similar 1. Starting with cargo panel 1, 2. Place the cover on the cargo place the latches in the unlocked box within 10 cm (4 in) of the position.
Page 124 4-10 Storage each latch locks. Lock the down making sure that the remaining passenger side latch pegs (A) align with the on panel 1. receivers (B). 4. Install cargo cover 2 followed 6. Push the latches toward the by 3 next. Place the latches in front of the vehicle, starting with the unlocked position.
Page 125: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage 4-11 Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may damage the vehicle. Load cargo If something is carried on top of so that it rests evenly between the vehicle that is longer or wider the crossrails, making sure to...
Page 126 4-12 Storage To carry long items, move the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Fuel Gauge ....5-11 Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-23 Engine Oil Pressure Security Light .
Page 128: Controls
Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Controls 3. Release the lever to lock the Messages ....5-37 wheel in place. Ride Control System Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages .
Page 129 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device (Previous/End): Press to 2. Press and release on the Main Audio Screen go to the previous favorite radio to scroll up or down the list, then (Vehicles with a Navigation station, track on a CD, or folder on press and hold , or press System)
Page 130: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next : Press to increase volume. radio station while in AM, one track within the selected : Press to decrease volume. FM, or XM . category.
Page 131: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass variance is the difference (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Washer Fluid): Push the between the earth's magnetic north Turn the band up for more frequent paddle marked with the windshield and true geographic north. If the wipes or down for less frequent washer symbol at the top of the compass is not set to the zone wipes.
Page 132 Instruments and Controls odometer reset stem for after making turns, there may be a two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or variance zone is displayed.
Page 133: Clock
Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do one of the following: button until PRESS To set the time and date: CALIBRATE COMPASS Press the SEEK button. 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ displays.
Page 134: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls Power Outlets Certain power accessory plugs WARNING may not be compatible with the Accessory power outlets can be accessory power outlets and could Power is always supplied to the used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle and adapter fuses. outlets.
Page 135: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while...
Page 136: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 137: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Speedometer To display the odometer reading with the ignition off, press the reset The speedometer shows the button. vehicle's speed in either kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per Tachometer hour (mph). The tachometer displays the engine Odometer speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
Page 138: Engine Oil Pressure
5-12 Instruments and Controls When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL Engine Oil Pressure LEVEL LOW message appears in Gauge the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 37 for more information. Here are some situations customers may experience with the fuel gauge.
Page 139: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-13 appear in the Driver Information Engine Coolant Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Temperature Gauge Messages on page 5 36 and Engine Oil on page 10 8 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 140: Voltmeter Gauge
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the gauge reaches the 125°C When the engine is running, the will come on or the SERVICE (260°F) mark, it indicates that the gauge shows the condition of the BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM cooling system is working beyond charging system.
Page 141: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-15 This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times if Airbag Readiness Light times if the driver remains or the front passenger remains or The system checks the airbag's becomes unbuckled while the becomes unbuckled while the electrical system for possible vehicle is moving.
Page 142: Passenger Airbag Status
5-16 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator If the airbag readiness light stays If the vehicle has the airbag status on after the vehicle is started or indicator pictured in the following comes on while driving, it means illustration, then the vehicle has a the airbag system might not be passenger sensing system for the...
Page 143: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Then, after several more seconds, If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING the status indicator will light either serviced by your dealer. ON or OFF, or either the on or off The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of engine starts.
Page 144: Indicator Lamp
5-18 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by these systems could lead to the system before any problem is costly repairs not covered by the Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light vehicle warranty. This could also can prevent more serious damage result in a failure to pass a A computer system called OBD II...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, stop Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes and park the vehicle. Turn the Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, Some local governments may have efficiently as designed and may and restart the engine.
Page 146: Brake System Warning
5-20 Instruments and Controls while the engine is off. See your Brake System Warning dealer for assistance in verifying Light proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp. With the ignition on, the brake system warning light comes on The OBD II (On-Board when the parking brake is set.
Page 147: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
Instruments and Controls 5-21 If the light comes on while driving, If the ABS light stays on, turn the For vehicles with the Tow/Haul pull off the road and stop carefully. ignition off. If the light comes on Mode feature, this light comes on The pedal might be harder to push while driving, stop as soon as it is when the Tow/Haul Mode has been...
Page 148: Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak
5-22 Instruments and Controls Press and briefly hold the TCS/ If the light does not come on or Tire Pressure Light StabiliTrak button to turn off the stays on, have the vehicle serviced StabiliTrak system; the StabiliTrak by the dealer. If the system is Off light comes on and a message working normally, the indicator light appears in the Driver Information...
Page 149: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 When the Light Flashes First and pressure is still low, have the This light and a chime come on Then Is On Steady vehicle serviced. Always follow when the fuel tank is low on fuel. the maintenance schedule for The Driver Information Center also If the light flashes for about a minute changing engine oil.
Page 150: High-Beam On Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls If the light stays on and the engine High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog does not start, there could be a lamps are turned off. See Fog problem with the theft-deterrent Lamps on page 6 5 for more system.
Page 151: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Information Displays Operation and Displays DIC Buttons The DIC has different displays Driver Information which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Center (DIC) instrument panel, next to the Your vehicle has a Driver steering wheel.
Page 152 5-26 Instruments and Controls indicator, and transmission Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to temperature. The compass and zero by pressing the set/reset (with DIC Buttons) outside air temperature will button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll also be shown in the display.
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-27 activated, the display will show 8 km fuel economies. Generally, freeway Speedometer (5 miles). As the vehicle begins driving produces better fuel The speedometer shows how fast moving, the display will then economy than city driving. Fuel the vehicle is moving in either increase to 8.2 km (5.1 miles), range cannot be reset.
Page 154 5-28 Instruments and Controls To reset the timer to zero, press and An Active Fuel Management estimate of the oil's remaining useful hold the set/reset button while indicator will display on the right life. If you see 99% OIL LIFE TIMER is displayed.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-29 been changed. It cannot be reset information button again until the a trailer connected or disconnected. accurately until the next oil change. DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa To adjust this setting, see To reset the engine oil life system, (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##.
Page 156 5-30 Instruments and Controls Compass Recalibration in either kilometers (km) or again, and then the retro-active miles (mi) since the last reset for reset feature is activated, the This display allows for calibrating the trip odometer. display will show 8 km (5 miles). As the compass.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-31 4. Once the desired language is 2. While in the ODOMETER The trip odometer can be reset to displayed, release the trip display, press and hold the zero by pressing and holding the trip odometer reset stem to set your trip odometer reset stem for odometer reset stem while the trip choice.
Page 158 5-32 Instruments and Controls As the vehicle begins moving, the OUTPUT shows the power output to Oil Life display will then increase to 8.2 km the trailer anytime a trailer with To access this display, the vehicle (5.1 miles), 8.4 km (5.2 miles), etc. electric brakes is connected.
Page 159: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-33 Remember, you must reset the OIL Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and LIFE display yourself after each oil Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC change. It will not reset itself. Also, indicate the status of the vehicle or be careful not to reset the OIL LIFE BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to...
Page 160: Brake System Messages
5-34 Instruments and Controls could drain the battery. Turn off all vehicle. Restart the vehicle and See Integrated Trailer Brake unnecessary accessories. Have the check for the message on the DIC Control System under Towing electrical system checked as soon display.
Page 161: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-35 LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN the door for obstructions, and close normal, the air conditioning the door again. Check to see if the compressor turns back on. You can This message displays and a chime message still appears on the DIC. continue to drive your vehicle.
Page 162: Engine Power Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so and allow the vehicle to idle until it Engine Power Messages to avoid severe damage. This cools down. See Engine Coolant ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message clears when the engine Temperature Gauge on page 5 13.
Page 163: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel This message displays if a Remote as soon as possible.
Page 164: Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist suspension system is not operating If this message continues to be on page 9 50 for more information. properly. Have your vehicle serviced displayed for multiple ignition cycles See your dealer for service. by your dealer.
Page 165: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as off the engine. See Immobilizer display when the stability control the conditions that caused the Operation on page 2 18 for more has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no information.
Page 166: Transmission Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls is re-learning the tire positions on button or the trip odometer reset appears again when you begin your vehicle. The tire positions must stem. If a tire pressure message driving, the four-wheel-drive system be re-learned after rotating the tires appears on the DIC, stop as soon needs service.
Page 167: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, This message clears itself after carefully pull the vehicle over to the several seconds. This message also Messages side of the road and turn the ignition clears if you acknowledge it.
Page 168: Vehicle Personalization
5-42 Instruments and Controls Vehicle To change customization Press the customization button until preferences, use the following the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization button once to display all DIC Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) messages in English.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-43 NO CHANGE: No change will be for this feature. Then press the It also allows you to select which made to this feature. The current customization button to scroll doors and when the doors will setting will remain. through the following settings: automatically unlock.
Page 170 5-44 Instruments and Controls ALL IN PARK (default): All of the for this feature. Then press the REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK doors, including the tailgate, will customization button to scroll This feature allows you to select the unlock when the vehicle is shifted through the following settings: type of feedback you will receive into P (Park).
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-45 NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until Press the customization button made to this feature. The current DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on until EXIT LIGHTING appears on setting will remain. the DIC display. Press the set/reset the DIC display.
Page 172 5-46 Instruments and Controls APPROACH LIGHTING Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) NO CHANGE: No change will be System Operation on page 2 3 for made to this feature. The current This feature allows you to select more information. setting will remain. whether or not to have the exterior lights turn on briefly during low light NO CHANGE: No change will be...
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-47 for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT RECALL The automatic easy exit seat customization button to scroll movement will only occur one time If your vehicle has this feature, it through the following settings: after the key is removed from the allows you to select your preference ignition.
Page 174 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button until REMOTE START EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears If your vehicle has this feature, it DIC display. Press the set/reset on the DIC display. Press the set/ allows you to turn the remote start button once to access the settings reset button once to access the...
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-49 To select a setting, press the DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature set/reset button while the desired customization features will not be Settings Menu setting is displayed on the DIC. set to their factory default settings. The feature settings menu will be To select a setting, press the set/ FACTORY SETTINGS...
Page 176: Universal Remote System
5-50 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the openers, security systems, and garage when programming a garage System home automation devices. door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door Do not use this system with any See Radio Frequency Statement on or gate that is being programmed.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-51 hanging antenna wire is To program another Rolling Code attached to the motor-head unit device such as an additional garage and may be a colored button. door opener, a security device, Press this button. After pressing or home automation device, repeat this button, complete the Steps 1 through 5, choosing a...
Page 178 5-52 Instruments and Controls starting. Otherwise, the device will Code unit. If you do not see a time out and the procedure will have row of dip switches, return to the to be repeated. previous section for Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-53 A switch in the down to right, into the Universal C. Right Button position could be labeled as Home Remote, when (Down, , or Off) Down, , or Off. completing Step 4. 4. The indicator lights will blink A switch in the middle 3.
Page 180: Universal Remote System
5-54 Instruments and Controls 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or will be used to control the Fixed Code settings on the Operation garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote device: door moves.
Page 181: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-6 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 182: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four the delay can be changed using the turning off to prevent the battery positions: DIC. See Driver Information Center from being drained. Turn the (DIC) on page 5 25. headlamp control to off and then (Off): Turns off the automatic back to the headlamp on position to headlamps and daytime running...
Page 183: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The light sensor determines it is Headlamp High/ To use it, pull the turn signal lever daytime. toward you, then release it. Low-Beam Changer When the DRL system is on, only If the headlamps are in the (Headlamp High/Low Beam the DRL lamps are on.
Page 184: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting marker lamps, and the instrument The system may also turn on the instrument panel brightness control panel lights. The radio lights will headlamps when driving through a is in the full bright position. See also be dim. parking garage, a tunnel, or while Instrument Panel Illumination driving in heavy overcast weather.
Page 185: Turn And Lane-Change
Lighting When the hazard warning flashers signal lever for more than Fog Lamps are on, the vehicle's turn signals will one second causes the turn signals If your vehicle has fog lamps you not work. to flash until the lever is released. can use them for better vision in The lever returns to its starting foggy or misty conditions.
Page 186: Exterior Cargo Lamps
Lighting Remember, fog lamps alone will not Exterior Cargo Lamps Interior Lighting give off as much light as your The cargo lamp can be used if more headlamps. Never use your fog Instrument Panel light is needed in the cargo area of lamps in the dark without turning on the vehicle or in the top-box storage Illumination Control...
Page 187: Control
Lighting Dome Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamps are located in the Entry/Exit Lighting overhead console. They come on when any door is The vehicle has an illuminated opened and turn off after all the entry/exit feature. doors are closed. The dome lamps come on if the Turn the instrument panel DOME OFF button is in the...
Page 188: Battery Power Protection
Lighting When the battery's state of charge A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in is low, the voltage is raised slightly several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being to quickly bring the charge back up. as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable.
Page 189: Rear Seat Infotainment
Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-13 System CD/DVD Player ....7-18 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 190: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation Become familiar with the equipment could interfere with System Manual.
Page 191: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) Shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 192 Infotainment System Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD radio may have a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 33 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate.
Page 193 Infotainment System Using the Radio Speed Compensated Volume Noise Compensation (SCV): Radios with Speed Technology: Vehicles with the LTZ (Power/Volume): Press to turn Compensated Volume (SCV) package and a Bose Audio System the system on and off. ® automatically adjusts the radio include the Bose AudioPilot noise Turn clockwise or counterclockwise...
Page 194 Infotainment System 3. Press the softkey under the 3. Adjust the setting by doing one EQ (Equalization): Press this AUTO VOLUM (automatic of the following: button to choose bass and treble volume) tab on the radio display. equalization settings designed for Turn the knob clockwise different types of music.
Page 195 Infotainment System Driver Select this setting to 2. Highlight the desired speaker Radio Messages adjust the audio for the driver to control tab by doing one of the Calibration Error: The audio receive the best possible sound following: system has been calibrated for the quality.
Page 196: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Radio available, the song title information order, press the SEEK button displays on the top line of the again to stop scanning radio display and artist information stations. The radio only seeks and AM-FM Radio displays on the bottom line. When scans stations with a strong signal information is not available, NO Radio Data System (RDS)
Page 197: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the number of favorites information, contact XM at stations available per page. Each pages by pressing the softkey www.xmradio.com or page of favorites can contain any located below the displayed 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., combination of AM, FM, or XM, page numbers.
Page 198 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys REV: Press to go to the 3. Turn the knob to display the below the desired category tab previous XM category. category to add or remove. to immediately tune to the first FWD: Press to go to the next 4.
Page 199 Infotainment System 7-11 favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the number of favorites No XM Signal: The system is stations available per page. Each pages by pressing the softkey functioning correctly, but the vehicle page of favorites can contain any located below the displayed is in a location that is blocking the combination of AM, FM, or XM,...
Page 200: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver XM Not Available: If this message information is available at this time in the vehicle could have previously does not clear within a short period on this channel. The system is been in another vehicle.
Page 201: Satellite Radio Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 occur when things like storms and Cellular Phone Usage Audio Players power lines interfere with radio Cellular phone usage may cause reception. When this happens, try CD Player interference with the vehicle's radio. reducing the treble on the radio. This interference may occur when Care of the CD Player making or receiving phone calls,...
Page 202 7-14 Infotainment System the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, The CD is controlled by the buttons free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or on the radio faceplate or by the RSA and debris.
Page 203 Infotainment System 7-15 If a portable audio player is not Format SEEK: Press to go to the next connected, No Input Device Found track. Radios that have the capability of displays. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma Press and hold, or press multiple (Information): Press to display files that were recorded onto a times to continue moving forward...
Page 204 7-16 Infotainment System Up to 255 files. Tracks are played in the following Track names longer than order: 32 characters or four pages are Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl shortened. The display does not extension. Play begins from the first track in show parts of words on the last the first playlist and continues Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda...
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-17 recorded without using file folders RDM (Random): Press to listen to SEEK: Press to go to the next can be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW tracks in random, rather than track. Press and hold or press contains more than the maximum sequential order.
Page 206: Cd/Dvd Player
7-18 Infotainment System The label could be caught in the To listen to files by another artist, alphabetical order on the CD and CD player. press the softkey located below begins playing MP3 files from that either arrow tab. The disc goes to album.
Page 207 Infotainment System 7-19 If a label is added to a disc. If the surface of a disc is Front seat passengers can listen CD, more than one CD is inserted damaged, such as cracked, broken, to the radio (AM, FM, or XM if into the slot at a time, or an or scratched, the disc does not play equipped) by pressing the BAND...
Page 208 7-20 Infotainment System Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc When a CD is inserted, the text tab cannot be completed, due to DVD or CD symbol displays on the Insert a disc partway into either slot, unknown format, etc., and the disc left side of the radio display.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-21 If a front auxiliary device is RDM (Random): Press to listen (Tune): Turn to select tracks on connected, the DVD/CD AUX button to tracks in random, rather than the disc that is currently playing. cycles through all available options, sequential order.
Page 210 7-22 Infotainment System Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl The CD player reads both recorded without folders or playlists. extension. uncompressed audio and MP3/ When displaying the name of the WMA files on a mixed mode disc. folder, the radio displays ROOT. Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda Uncompressd audio is played file extension.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-23 track of the last playlist has Track names longer than (Tune): Turn to select MP3/WMA played, play continues from the 32 characters or 4 pages are files. first track of the first playlist. shortened. Parts of words on the SEEK: Press to go to the start of last page of text and the extension Play begins from the first track in...
Page 212 7-24 Infotainment System shown on the second line of the that album have played, the player (Next Folder): Press the display. Once all songs by that artist moves to the next album in softkey below the tab to go to are played, the player moves to the alphabetical order on the CD and the first track in the next folder.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-25 DVD-Audio, DVD-R/RW, and Loading a disc into the system, system automatically searches for DVD+R/RW media, along with depending on media type and an auxiliary input device; see MP3 and WMA formats. format, ranges from 5 to 20 seconds Auxiliary Devices on page 7 29 for for a CD, and up to 30 seconds for more information.
Page 214 7-26 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-V (Power): Press to turn the radio SEEK: Press to return to the start (Video) on or off. Turn clockwise or of the current track or chapter. counterclockwise to increase or Press again to go to the previous Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio decrease the volume.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-27 If the DVD still does not play, refer The rear seat passenger can If the forward arrow is showing on to the on-screen instructions, navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A the display, the system is in pause if available. menus and controls through the mode.
Page 216 7-28 Infotainment System The video screen automatically ejected and the stop button has not Player Error: This message turns on when the DVD-V is been pressed twice on the remote displays if there are disc load or inserted into the DVD slot, and does control.
Page 217: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-29 displays an error message, write it When a device is connected, press from the connected portable audio down and provide it to your dealer the radio CD/AUX button to begin player. If a portable audio player is when reporting the problem.
Page 218 7-30 Infotainment System AAC files stored on an iPod. or Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks under, Make sure the iPod has the latest ® Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) firmware from Apple for proper FAT16 System on page 7 33 for more operation. iPod firmware can be FAT32 ®...
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-31 The iPod charges while it is Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the start of connected to the vehicle if the USB Storage Device or iPod the track, if more than ten seconds vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY have played.
Page 220 7-32 Infotainment System Third softkey, 5% through the list (Folder View): Press the 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. softkey below to view the Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on the 4.
Page 221: Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-33 Repeat Functionality Rear Seat (Shuffle Off): Press the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first Rear Seat Entertainment to select between Repeat All and connected.
Page 222 7-34 Infotainment System Before Driving Parental Control Headphones The RSE is designed for rear seat The RSE system may have a passengers only. The driver cannot Parental Control feature, depending safely view the video screen while on which radio the vehicle has. To driving and should not try to do so.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-35 These headphones can be used to are shut off, or if the headphones Storage in extreme cold can listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, are out of range of the transmitters weaken the batteries. Keep the MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary for more than three minutes.
Page 224 7-36 Infotainment System If the headphones are to be stored The A/V jacks, located on the rear and listening with the wireless for a long period of time, remove the of the floor console, allow audio headphones on Channel 2 or with batteries and keep them in a cool, or video signals to be connected the wired headphones.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-37 Audio Output When a device is connected to the The DVD player is capable of A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary outputting audio to the wired Audio from the DVD player or input jack, if the vehicle has this headphone jacks on the RSA auxiliary inputs can be heard feature, the rear seat passengers...
Page 226 7-38 Infotainment System 2. Move the screen to the desired Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight position. could also affect the function of the remote control. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its locked If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD position.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-39 turns off after 7 to 10 seconds if no (Return): Press this button to (Previous Track/Chapter): other button is pressed while the exit the current active menu and Press this button to return to the backlight is on. return to the previous menu.
Page 228 7-40 Infotainment System To stop fast forwarding a DVD audio 1 through 0 (Numeric Keypad): Battery Replacement or CD, release this button. This The numeric keypad provides the To change the remote control button might not work when the capability of direct chapter or track batteries: DVD is playing the copyright number selection.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-41 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 230 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 231: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-43 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled available), located on the front audio by both the RSA and the front radio. system. Turn the iPod on, then When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at choose the front auxiliary input with use only a clean cloth dampened one time.
Page 232 7-44 Infotainment System Press the right seek arrow to go to When a CD or DVD audio disc is (Seek): When listening to the next track or chapter on the playing, press this button to go to FM, AM, or XM (if equipped), press disc.
Page 233: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-45 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 234 7-46 Infotainment System Up to five cell phones can be When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk): Press to paired to the Bluetooth system. sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, confirm indicating when it is waiting for a The pairing process is disabled system information, and start voice command.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-47 2. Say Bluetooth. This command 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair 4. Say the name of the phone you can be skipped. additional phones. want to delete. 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone with instructions and a four digit Phones...
Page 236 7-48 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-49 To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
Page 238 7-50 Infotainment System Using the Re dial Command Press again to return to Ending a Call the original call. 1. Press and hold Press to end a call. To ignore the incoming call, no two seconds. Muting a Call action is required. 2.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-51 Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a Call phone: During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .
Page 240: Agreements
7-52 Infotainment System Other Information Trademarks and ® The Bluetooth word mark and License Agreements ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Page 241: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrost, defog and ventilation of the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
Page 242 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move (Bi-Level): Air is divided (Defrost): The defrost mode the thumbwheels up or down between the instrument panel and is used to remove fog or frost from to increase or decrease the floor outlets. Some air is directed the windshield more quickly.
Page 243 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to This mode recirculates and helps (Rear Window Defogger): let hot inside air escape; then close to quickly cool the air inside the Press this button on the right knob them. This helps to reduce the time vehicle.
Page 244: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Outside air still enters the vehicle, this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system and is directed to the floor.
Page 245 Climate Controls always flow through the system as Press the + or buttons to increase Use the steps below to place the the vehicle is moving forward unless or decrease the cabin temperature. entire system in automatic mode: it is set to recirculation mode. See The driver side or passenger side 1.
Page 246 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger To avoid blowing cold air in cold display. Pressing either mode button temperature. weather, the system will delay while the system is off changes the turning on the fan until warm air is air delivery mode without turning the To find your comfort setting, start available.
Page 247 Climate Controls The passenger temperature If this button is pressed when the (Defog): This mode clears the control cannot be activated while in air conditioning compressor is windows of fog or moisture. Air is defrost mode. If the PASS button is unavailable, the indicator flashes directed to the windshield, floor pressed, the button indicator flashes...
Page 248 Climate Controls The recirculation mode can be (Recirculation): Press to turn (Rear Window Defogger): turned off by pressing the outside the recirculation mode on. An Press to turn the rear window air button, or by turning off the indicator light comes on to show defogger on or off.
Page 249 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 250: Air Vents
8-10 Climate Controls Keep the air path under the front Air Vents Operation Tips seats clear of objects. This helps Keep the hood and front air air to circulate throughout your Use the air outlets located in the inlets free of ice, snow, or any vehicle.
Page 251: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-21 Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Automatic Pedal ..... . . 9-21 Transfer Case) .
Page 252: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-56 distractions.
Page 253: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating careless and make mistakes. WARNING WARNING (Continued) Anticipate what they might do and be ready. Taking your eyes off the road too Do not drink and drive or ride with Allow enough following distance long or too often could cause a a driver who has been drinking.
Page 254 Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering Curve Tips include: Take curves at a reasonable Hydraulic Power Steering Keep enough distance between speed. you and the vehicle in front Your vehicle has hydraulic Reduce speed before entering a power steering.
Page 255: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not pavement edge. overdriving those conditions.
Page 256: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Read all the information about Controlling the vehicle is the key to acceleration, or braking, four-wheel-drive vehicles in this successful off-road driving. One of including reducing vehicle speed manual. the best ways to control the vehicle by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 257 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Driving on Hills the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving Driving safely on hills requires good and Tires. judgment and an understanding of WARNING what the vehicle can and cannot do. Environmental Concerns Always use established trails, Unsecured cargo on the...
Page 258 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep When driving on hills: backward with either the the vehicle headed straight Use a low gear and keep a firm transmission or transfer case in down. Use a low gear because grip on the steering wheel.
Page 259 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 an automatic If driving uphill when the with the uphill wheels, or if the...
Page 260 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Notice: Do not drive through WARNING standing water if it is deep or Ice enough to cover the wheel hubs, Use a low gear when driving in Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, axles or exhaust pipe.
Page 261: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 After operation in mud or sand, Hydroplaning WARNING have the brake linings cleaned and Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water checked. These substances can can build up under the vehicle's Wet brakes can cause crashes. cause glazing and uneven braking. tires so they actually ride on the They might not work as well in a Check the body structure, steering,...
Page 262: Hill And Mountain Roads
9-12 Driving and Operating Have good tires with proper Hill and Mountain Roads WARNING tread depth. See Tires on Driving on steep hills or through page 10 46. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) mountains is different than driving Turn off cruise control. or with the ignition off is on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 263: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-13 Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. Blizzard Conditions signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive Being stuck in snow can be a roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the serious situation.
Page 264: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-14 Driving and Operating feel really uncomfortable from the WARNING WARNING (Continued) cold. Moving about to keep warm also helps. Fully open the air outlets on Snow can trap engine exhaust If it takes some time for help to or under the instrument under the vehicle.
Page 265 Driving and Operating 9-15 possible. To prevent transmission WARNING wear, wait until the wheels stop spinning before shifting gears. If the vehicle's tires spin at high Release the accelerator pedal while speed, they can explode, and you shifting, and press lightly on the or others could be injured.
Page 266: Vehicle Load Limits
9-16 Driving and Operating Vehicle Load Limits pillar (B-pillar). With the driver WARNING (Continued) door open, you will find the label It is very important to know how attached below the door lock vehicle handles. This could much weight your vehicle can post (striker).
Page 267 Driving and Operating 9-17 the front and rear axles. See there will be five 150 lb Certification/Tire Label later in passengers in your vehicle, this section. the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) Load Limit = 650 lbs).
Page 268 9-18 Driving and Operating weight of the driver, passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 269 Driving and Operating 9-19 of your vehicle. This is called WARNING WARNING (Continued) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR In the case of a sudden stop could cause loss of control includes the weight of the or collision, things carried in and a crash.
Page 270 9-20 Driving and Operating vehicle goes. If you have to stop Notice: Overloading the WARNING (Continued) or turn quickly, or if there is a vehicle may cause damage. crash, they will keep going. Repairs would not be covered When you carry something by the vehicle warranty.
Page 271: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-21 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, you broken in.
Page 272: Ignition Positions
9-22 Driving and Operating Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition If the vehicle must be shut off in an the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ emergency: adjustment is right for you.
Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-23 Notice: Using a tool to force the The switch stays in this position WARNING key to turn in the ignition could when the engine is running. The cause damage to the switch or transmission is also unlocked in this Turning off the vehicle while break the key.
Page 274: Starting The Engine
9-24 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine The vehicle has a When the Low Fuel warning Computer-Controlled Cranking lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL Move the shift lever to P (Park) or System. This feature assists in LOW message is displayed in N (Neutral).
Page 275: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-25 2. If the engine does not start after covered by the vehicle warranty. tie which secures the electrical five to 10 seconds, especially in See Add-On Electrical Equipment cord. Do not cut the very cold weather (below 18°C on page 9 80.
Page 276: Shifting Into Park
9-26 Driving and Operating The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the WARNING N (Neutral). If you are pulling a area where you will be parking the trailer, see Driving Characteristics vehicle for the best advice on this.
Page 277: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-27 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move the engine running, be sure your the shift lever out of P (Park) before Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
Page 278: Parking Over Things That Burn
9-28 Driving and Operating ® The shift lock release is always 3. Move the shift lever to the Active Fuel Management functional except in the case of an desired position. Vehicles with V8 engines may have uncharged or low voltage (less than If you are still having a problem Active Fuel Management .
Page 279: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-29 Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon to, here are some things to know.
Page 280 9-30 Driving and Operating Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of If the vehicle has a four-wheel The vehicle has a the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a ® Hydra-Matic 6L80 automatic transmission shift lever is not fully N (Neutral) position, and the transmission, and has an electronic...
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-31 When parked on a hill, especially R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) when the vehicle has a heavy load, back up. you may notice an increase in the Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) See Shifting Into Park on effort to shift out of P (Park).
Page 282 9-32 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for When temperatures are very cold, WARNING ® normal driving. It provides the best the Hydra-Matic automatic fuel economy for the vehicle. If you transmission's gear shifting may be Shifting into a drive gear while the need more power for passing, and delayed providing more stable shifts engine is running at high speed is...
Page 283: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-33 The vehicle has a shift stabilization The transmission constantly makes To use this feature, do the following: feature that adjusts the transmission adjustments to improve vehicle 1. Move the shift lever to the shifting to the current driving performance according to the way M (Manual Mode).
Page 284 9-34 Driving and Operating Range Selection Mode controls the transmission cooling while driving Grade Braking is only active while vehicle and engine speed while down steep hills or mountain the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and driving down a hill or towing a trailer, grades, towing, or hauling heavy you are not in the Range Selection by allowing you to select a desired...
Page 285: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-35 Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement Automatic Transfer Case and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive steering system. (Two Speed Automatic ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Transfer Case) Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
Page 286 9-36 Driving and Operating If the lights do not come on, you 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING should take the vehicle to your the Four-Wheel Drive High position dealer for service. An indicator light when you need extra traction, such Shifting the transfer case to will flash while shifting.
Page 287 Driving and Operating 9-37 Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Extended high-speed operation The vehicle may have significant High or AUTO (Automatic in 4L may damage or shorten the life engagement noise and bump when Four-Wheel Drive) of the drivetrain. shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Low and Four-Wheel Drive High Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel To shift to the Four-Wheel Drive...
Page 288 9-38 Driving and Operating with the transmission in N (Neutral) If the knob is turned to the 5. Shift the transfer case to and the ignition in ON/RUN. The Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, Two-Wheel Drive High. preferred method for shifting out of or Two-Wheel Drive High switch 6.
Page 289: Transfer Case
Driving and Operating 9-39 10. Release the parking brake prior Notice: Shifting the transmission Four-Wheel Drive to moving the vehicle. into gear before the Four-Wheel (Single Speed Automatic Drive Low indicator light has 11. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Transfer Case) stopped flashing could damage Shifting Out of Neutral the transfer case.
Page 290 9-40 Driving and Operating Front Axle The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel ® with StabiliTrak . For information on Drive): This setting is ideal for The front axle engages and ® StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak System use when road surface traction disengages automatically when you on page 9 44.
Page 291 Driving and Operating 9-41 Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Brakes Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel message stays on, you should take Antilock Brake the vehicle to your dealer for Drive High position.
Page 292: Parking Brake
9-42 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road there will not be enough time to Parking Brake and it becomes necessary to slam apply the brakes if that vehicle on the brakes and continue braking suddenly slows or stops. Always to avoid a sudden obstacle, a leave enough room up ahead to computer senses that the wheels...
Page 293: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-43 Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist The brake assist feature will brake on can overheat the brake automatically disengage when the This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature brake pedal is released or brake feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system pedal pressure is quickly...
Page 294: Ride Control Systems
9-44 Driving and Operating pressure for a maximum of Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See Trailer two seconds to ensure that there Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 79 is no rolling. The brakes will for more information. ®...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-45 If a DIC message appears, make the appropriate DIC message sure the StabiliTrak system has not displays. This will also disable the been turned off using the Traction TSC feature. Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Traction control and StabiliTrak can button.
Page 296 9-46 Driving and Operating When the TCS has been turned off, Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle system noises may still be heard as is allowed to spin excessively The TCS is part of the StabiliTrak ®...
Page 297: Automatic Level Control
Driving and Operating 9-47 If cruise control is being used when Locking Rear Axle The controller then sends the system activates, the StabiliTrak signals to each shock absorber to Vehicles with a locking rear axle can light will flash and cruise control will independently adjust the damping give more traction on snow, mud, automatically disengage.
Page 298 9-48 Driving and Operating This type of level control is fully Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the automatic and will provide a better system begins to limit wheel spin, leveled riding position as well as cruise control will automatically WARNING ®...
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-49 To increase vehicle speed in +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 4. Take your foot off the small amounts, press the +RES Press briefly to make the vehicle accelerator. button. Each time this is done, resume to a previously set speed, Resuming a Set Speed the vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 300: Object Detection Systems
9-50 Driving and Operating Using Cruise Control on Hills Ending Cruise Control Object Detection How well the cruise control works There are three ways to end cruise Systems on hills depends on the vehicle control: speed, the load, and the steepness To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist of the hills.
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-51 must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from Notice: If you use URPA while the WARNING (Continued) the rear bumper. This distance may tailgate is lowered, it may not be less during warmer or humid detect an object behind your To prevent injury, death, weather.
Page 302: Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
9-52 Driving and Operating The park assist sensors are Rear Vision Vehicles without Navigation covered by frost or ice. Frost or System Camera (RVC) ice can form around and behind The RVC system displays a view of the sensors and may not always If available, the Rear Vision Camera the area behind the vehicle.
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-53 Vehicles with Navigation Adjusting the Brightness and Contrast of the Screen System To adjust the brightness and The RVC system is designed to contrast of the screen, press the help the driver when backing up by MENU button while the RVC image displaying a view of the area behind is on the display.
Page 304 9-54 Driving and Operating Rear Parking Assist Symbols Guidelines RVC Location Unavailable error message may The RVC system has a guideline display. See Ultrasonic Parking overlay that can help the driver align Assist on page 9 50. the vehicle when backing into a The symbols appear near objects parking spot.
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-55 The back of the vehicle is in an Displayed images may be further or accident, the position and closer than they appear. The area mounting angle of the camera displayed is limited and objects can change or the camera can which are close to either corner of be affected.
Page 306: Fuel
9-56 Driving and Operating The fast flash conditions are Fuel used to protect the video Use of the recommended fuel device from high temperature is an important part of the proper conditions. Once conditions maintenance of this vehicle. To help return to normal the device will keep the engine clean and maintain reset and the green indicator will...
Page 307: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-57 Recommended Fuel Gasoline Specifications California Fuel (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or At a minimum, gasoline If the vehicle is certified to meet higher. If the octane rating is less should meet ASTM specification California Emissions Standards, it is than 87, an audible knocking noise,...
Page 308: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-58 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, Countries To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel Never use leaded gasoline or any required to contain additives that tank at every engine oil change, can...
Page 309: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-59 Notice: This vehicle was not Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet designed for fuel that contains ASTM Specification D 5798 or Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge methanol. Do not use fuel CGSB Specification 3.512.
Page 310: Filling The Tank
9-60 Driving and Operating E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank (gallon) than gasoline, so you will need to refill the fuel tank more WARNING often when using E85 than when you are using gasoline. See Filling Fuel vapor burns violently and a the Tank on page 9 60.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-61 When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING WARNING the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap Fuel can spray out on you if you If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks.
Page 312: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-62 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container been designed for the vehicle.
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-63 Consider using a sway control. For information on towing a disabled Important considerations that have See Hitches in Towing vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on to do with weight: Equipment on page 9 71. page 10 84. For information on The weight of the trailer.
Page 314 9-64 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer WARNING (Continued) hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on lamps, tires and mirrors. If the or under the instrument trailer has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-65 Passing Making Turns Driving on Grades More passing distance is needed Notice: Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a when towing a trailer. The while trailering could cause the lower gear before starting down a combination will not accelerate as trailer to come in contact with the long or steep downgrade.
Page 316 9-66 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 2. Have someone place chocks steep uphill grades, consider the under the trailer wheels. following: Engine coolant will boil at WARNING 3. When the wheel chocks are in a lower temperature than at normal place, release the regular brakes altitudes.
Page 317: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-67 3. Shift into a gear. Trailer Towing WARNING (Continued) 4. Release the parking brake. Do not tow a trailer during break in. If the engine has been left See New Vehicle Break-In on 5. Let up on the brake pedal. running, the vehicle can move page 9 21 for more information.
Page 318 9-68 Driving and Operating Notice: Pulling a trailer The following information has many Trailer weight rating (TWR) is improperly can damage the time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle vehicle and result in costly and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver but all required repairs not covered by the vehicle important for your safety and that of...
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-69 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR * 1500 Series 2WD 5.3L V8 3.08 2 313 kg (5,100 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs)
Page 320 9-70 Driving and Operating Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum proper. If they are not, adjustments allowable tongue weight for the might be made by moving some vehicle.
Page 321: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-71 Weight of the Trailering or a tow eye latched to a pintle Weight Distributing Hitch hook. Other trailers may require a Combination Adjustment weight distributing hitch that uses It is important that the combination spring bars to distribute the trailer of the tow vehicle and trailer tongue weight among the two does not exceed any of its weight...
Page 322 9-72 Driving and Operating Safety Chains the instructions for the trailer brakes The seven-wire harness contains so they are installed, adjusted and the following trailer circuits: Always attach chains between the maintained properly. Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Do not tap into the vehicle's safety chains under the tongue of Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn...
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-73 Electric Brake Control Wiring Do not power both ITBC and Tow/Haul is a feature that assists aftermarket controllers to control the when pulling a heavy trailer or a Provisions trailer brakes at the same time. large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul These wiring provisions are Mode on page 9 34 for more Tow/Haul Mode...
Page 324 9-74 Driving and Operating Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is located on the Trailer all of these systems are fully when lightly loaded or with no trailer Brake Control Panel on vehicles operational to ensure full at all will not cause damage. with an Integrated Trailer Brake functionality of the ITBC system.
Page 325 Driving and Operating 9-75 The trailer and vehicle are The ITBC system has a control WARNING (Continued) properly loaded for the towing panel located on the instrument condition. panel to the left of the steering use with trailers with surge, air, column.
Page 326 9-76 Driving and Operating The Trailer Brake Display Page can the DIC Vehicle Information button Output to the electric brakes is be displayed by performing any of (if equipped) before the Trailer based on the amount of vehicle the following actions: Brake Display Page can be braking present and relative to the displayed and Trailer Gain can be...
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-77 There is a fault in the ITBC Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See system (a SERVICE TRAILER Vehicle Load Limits on Trailer Gain should be set for a BRAKE SYSTEM message will page 9 16 for more information. specific trailering condition and also be displayed in the DIC).
Page 328 9-78 Driving and Operating 5. Drive the vehicle with the trailer 7. Re-adjust Trailer Gain any time If the disconnect occurs while attached on a level road surface vehicle loading, trailer loading or the vehicle is stationary, this representative of the towing road surface conditions change message will automatically turn condition and free of traffic at...
Page 329: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-79 To determine if the electrical fault is the ITBC system. Take the vehicle Trailer Sway on the vehicle side or trailer side of to an authorized GM dealer to have Control (TSC) the trailer wiring harness the ITBC system diagnosed and connection, do the following: repaired.
Page 330: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-80 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Do not add anything Vehicle on page 3 32 and Adding...
Page 331: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-23 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-23 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Washer Fluid .
Page 332: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information California Proposition Tires ..... . 10-60 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 333: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Materials Requirements Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle initiators, safety belt pretensioners,...
Page 334: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service This vehicle has an airbag system. work, use the proper service Before attempting to do your own manual. It tells you much more service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on...
Page 335: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the...
Page 336: Engine Compartment
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 337 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Automatic Transmission Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. page 10 14. Dipstick (Out of View). See See Power Steering Fluid on Checking the Fluid Level page 10 23. B. Coolant Surge Tank and under Automatic Transmission Pressure Cap.
Page 338: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 339 Vehicle Care 10-9 has so much oil that the oil level Specification Viscosity Grade gets above the cross-hatched Use and ask for licensed engine oils SAE 5W 30 is the best viscosity area that shows the proper with the dexos1 approved grade for the vehicle.
Page 340: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine oil system flushes are not Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under recommended and could cause the best conditions, the oil life When to Change Engine Oil engine damage not covered by the system might indicate that an oil vehicle warranty.
Page 341: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Reset the Engine Oil On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission System can be reset as follows: Life System Fluid 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the When to Check and Change the engine off.
Page 342 10-12 Vehicle Care Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, 6. Using the TRANS TEMP intervals listed in the Maintenance prepare the vehicle as follows: reading, determine and Schedule. See Maintenance perform the appropriate check 1.
Page 343 Vehicle Care 10-13 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only...
Page 344: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-14 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedures described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. 1. Locate the transmission If readings are still inconsistent, 5. Safe operating level is within the dipstick at the rear of the engine contact your dealer.
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6. When the engine air cleaner/filter is removed, lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 346: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Operating the engine with the air Heater and radiator hoses, and cleaner/filter off can cause you or other engine parts, can be very others to be burned. The air hot. Do not touch them. If you do, cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 347: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Will not damage aluminum parts. Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Helps keep the proper engine The cooling system in the vehicle temperature. is filled with DEX-COOL engine With plain water or the wrong Notice: If an improper coolant coolant.
Page 348 10-18 Vehicle Care Never dispose of engine coolant by How to Add Coolant to the putting it in the trash, pouring it on Surge Tank the ground, or into sewers, streams, or bodies of water. Have the coolant WARNING changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal You can be burned if you spill requirements regarding used...
Page 349 Vehicle Care 10-19 If no coolant is visible in the surge 2. Keep turning the pressure cap WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: slowly and remove it. Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the surge tank pressure even a little...
Page 350: Engine Overheating
10-20 Vehicle Care By this time, the coolant level Engine Overheating inside the coolant surge tank The vehicle has several indicators may be lower. If the level is to warn of engine overheating. lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank There is a coolant temperature until the level reaches the FULL gauge on your vehicle's instrument...
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-21 If the decision is made to lift the Notice: If the engine catches fire WARNING (Continued) hood, make sure the vehicle is while driving with no coolant, the parked on a level surface. vehicle can be badly damaged. Wait until there is no sign of The costly repairs would not be Then check to see if the engine...
Page 352: Overheated Engine
10-22 Vehicle Care If No Steam Is Coming from If the overheat warning is displayed If there is no sign of steam, idle the with no sign of steam: engine for three minutes while the Engine Compartment parked. If the warning is still 1.
Page 353: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 Notice: After driving in the Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering overheated engine protection Fluid operating mode, to avoid engine Notice: Extremely small amounts damage, allow the engine to cool of contamination can cause before attempting any repair. The steering system damage and engine oil will be severely cause it to not work properly.
Page 354: Washer Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to The vehicle has a low washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and message on the DIC that comes on manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 11.
Page 355: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-25 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 356: Brake Fluid
10-26 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 Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 357: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-27 After work is done on the brake Notice Battery hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake shown on the original battery label the MAX mark.
Page 358: Four-Wheel Drive
10-28 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case surface. WARNING If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant Batteries have acid that can burn the fill plug hole, some lubricant will Refer to Maintenance Schedule on you and gas that can explode.
Page 359: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-29 Front Axle What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and When to Check and Change Lubricants on page 11 11 to Lubricant determine what kind of lubricant It is not necessary to regularly to use. check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual Rear Axle noise is heard.
Page 360: Starter Switch Check
10-30 Vehicle Care Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant What to Use driven before checking the fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and level, it may appear lower than Lubricants on page 11 11 to normal because fluid has traveled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use.
Page 361: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-31 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the brake and the regular brake. ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control See Parking Brake on engine. Without applying the Function Check page 9 42.
Page 362: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-32 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) To replace the wiper blade mechanism's holding ability: assembly: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm P (Park). Then release the connector away from the parking brake followed by the WARNING...
Page 363: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Be placed so the headlamps are The vehicle has a visual optical 7.6 m (25 ft) from a light headlamp aiming system. The aim colored wall. of the headlamps has been preset Have all four tires on a level at the factory and should need no surface which is level all the way...
Page 364 10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamp aiming is done with the 6. Turn on the low-beam vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The headlamps and place a piece of high-beam headlamps will be cardboard or equivalent in front correctly aimed if the low-beam of the headlamp not being headlamps are aimed properly.
Page 365: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, until the headlamp beam is Sidemarker, Stoplamps, For the proper type of replacement aimed to the horizontal tape line. and Back-Up Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Turn it clockwise or page 10 37.
Page 366: License Plate Lamp
10-36 Vehicle Care To replace one of these bulbs, do 3. Pull the taillamp assembly License Plate Lamp the following: rearward until you disengage the outer pins on the taillamp 1. Open the tailgate. See Tailgate assembly from the vehicle. on page 2 15 for more information.
Page 367: Replacement Bulbs
Vehicle Care 10-37 To replace one of these bulbs: Replacement Bulbs Electrical System 1. Using a small flat-bladed tool, Bulb Exterior Lamp insert the blade end at the back Electrical System Number edge of the rear license plate Overload Back-up Lamp 7441 lamp housing (A).
Page 368: Fuses And Circuit
10-38 Vehicle Care Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block An electrical overload may cause the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses, circuit...
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-39 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 370 10-40 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Transmission features shown. Lamps Controls (Ignition) Fuses Usage Driver Side Fuel Pump Right Trailer Low-Beam Stop/Turn Lamp Fuel System Headlamp Control Module Electronic Stability...
Page 371 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Amplifier Accessory Power Lamps (DRL) Outlet, Cigarette Audio System (If Equipped) Lighter Miscellaneous (If Equipped) Driver Side (Ignition), Cruise High-Beam Automatic Control Headlamp Level Control Liftgate Release Compressor Relay Daytime Running Airbag System Lamps 2...
Page 372: Block
10-42 Vehicle Care J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses PRK LAMP Parking Lamps Cooling Fan 2 Power Liftgate REAR Module Rear Defogger Antilock Brake DEFOG System 1 Left Bussed RUN/CRNK Switched Power Electrical Center 2 Starter Instrument Panel Fuse Stud 2 (Trailer Relays Usage...
Page 373 Vehicle Care 10-43 Fuses Usage Steering Wheel Controls Backlight Driver Door Module Dome Lamps, Driver Side Turn Signal Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage...
Page 374 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Stoplamps, Center Ultrasonic Rear High Mounted Parking Assist, Power Driver Side Power Stoplamp Liftgate LT DR Window Circuit Breaker Rear Climate Controls Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) Power Mirror Harness Driver Information Connector...
Page 375: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Harness Circuit Block Connector Usage Breaker Usage The center instrument panel fuse Body Harness Passenger Side BODY 1 block is located underneath the Connector 1 Power Window Circuit instrument panel, to the left of the Breaker Body Harness steering column.
Page 376: Wheels And Tires
10-46 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 377: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-47 Notice: Low profile tires are criteria have a TPC specification more susceptible to damage code molded onto the sidewall. from road hazards or curb GM's TPC specifications meet or impact than standard profile exceed all federal safety tires.
Page 378 10-48 Vehicle Care (E) Tire Ply Material The type GM's specific tire performance of cord and number of plies in criteria have a TPC specification the sidewall and under the tread. code molded onto the sidewall. GM's TPC specifications meet or (F) Uniform Tire Quality exceed all federal safety Grading (UTQG)
Page 379: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-49 (E) Tire Identification Number Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (TIN) The letters and numbers number that indicates the tire Tire Size following the DOT code are the height to width measurements. Tire Identification Number For example, if the tire size The examples show a typical (TIN).
Page 380: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-50 Vehicle Care is certified to carry. The speed For example, if the tire size this represents the load index for rating is the maximum speed a aspect ratio is 75, as shown single versus dual wheel usage tire is certified to carry a load. in item C of the light truck (single/dual).
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-51 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
Page 382 10-52 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
Page 383: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-53 tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation Overinflated tires, or tires that and treadwear. Ratings pressure. See Tire and Loading have too much air, can are determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle result in: manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 16. Unusual wear.
Page 384: System
10-54 Vehicle Care How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire System gauge firmly onto the valve to comfort. Never load the vehicle The Tire Pressure Monitor System with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement.
Page 385: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-55 pressure telltale when one or The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications more of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and under inflated. telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards Accordingly, when the low tire...
Page 386 10-56 Vehicle Care displays, see Driver Information Notice: Tire sealant materials are Center (DIC) on page 5 25 and Tire not all the same. A non-approved Messages on page 5 39. tire sealant could damage the TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor The low tire pressure warning light damage caused by using an may come on in cool weather when...
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-57 One or more TPMS sensors Some of the conditions that can TPMS Sensor Matching are missing or damaged. The cause these to come on are: Process malfunction light and the DIC One of the road tires has been Each TPMS sensor has a unique message should go off when the replaced with the spare tire.
Page 388: Tire Inspection
10-58 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching 6. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection process is: front tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. including the spare tire, if the 7.
Page 389: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-59 The tire has a puncture, cut, Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor or other damage that cannot System. See Tire Pressure be repaired well because of Monitor Operation on the size or location of the page 10 55. damage.
Page 390: When It Is Time For New
10-60 Vehicle Care Lightly coat the center of the maintenance affect how fast aging takes place. Tires will typically wheel hub with wheel bearing need to be replaced due to wear grease after a wheel change or before they may need to be tire rotation to prevent corrosion replaced due to age.
Page 391: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-61 Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing all the WARNING tires at the same time. Uniform GM has developed and matched tread depth on all tires will help to Mixing tires of different sizes, specific tires for the vehicle. The maintain the performance of the brands, or types may cause loss original equipment tires installed...
Page 392: Wheels
10-62 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Information WARNING WARNING label indicates the original equipment tires on the vehicle. See Using bias-ply tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 16 vehicle may cause the wheel there may not be an acceptable for the label location and more level of performance and safety if...
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-63 For example: While the tires available on government course as a tire General Motors passenger cars graded 100. The relative Treadwear 200 Traction AA and light trucks may vary with performance of tires depends Temperature A respect to these grades, they upon the actual conditions of The following information relates must also conform to federal...
Page 394: Balance
10-64 Vehicle Care Warning: The traction grade passenger car tires must meet alignment if there is unusual tire wear or if the vehicle is pulling to assigned to this tire is based on under the Federal Motor Safety one side or the other. If the vehicle Standard No.
Page 395: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-65 Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Used Replacement Wheels WARNING (Continued) nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) sensors with new WARNING or other vehicle parts. The area GM original equipment parts. damaged by the tire chains could Replacing a wheel with a used cause loss of control and a crash.
Page 396: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-66 Vehicle Care Do not use chains on the front maintain lane position, and then WARNING (Continued) tires. gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Tighten them as tightly as Have your dealer or an authorized possible with the ends securely A rear blowout, particularly on a tire service center repair or...
Page 397: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-67 if possible. Turn on the hazard The following information explains WARNING (Continued) warning flashers. See Hazard how to use the jack and change Warning Flashers on page 6 4. a tire. 5. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
Page 398 10-68 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wing nut (C) To access the spare tire: counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks (A) attached to the jack (E). Place the wheel blocks where needed as indicated in previously in this section. The tools for changing a flat tire are located in the passenger side top-box storage unit.
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-69 1. Open the hoist shaft access If the spare tire does not lower to cover on the bumper to access the ground, the secondary latch the spare tire lock (J). is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch 2.
Page 400 10-70 Vehicle Care tilt the retainer and pull it through 1. Do a safety check before the center of the wheel along proceeding. See If a Tire Goes with the cable and guide pin. Flat on page 10 66 for more information.
Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-71 WARNING Raising the vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle.
Page 402 10-72 Vehicle Care Front Position Rear Position 5. Remove all the wheel nuts. Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is 6. Take off the flat tire. on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one the jack handle (B) and both jack...
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-73 9. Put the wheel nuts back on with WARNING the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the spare tire. parts to which it is fastened, can 10.
Page 404 10-74 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire WARNING and Tools Wheel nuts that are improperly or WARNING incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or Storing a jack, a tire, or other come off. The wheel nuts should equipment in the passenger be tightened with a torque wrench compartment of the vehicle could...
Page 405 Vehicle Care 10-75 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. Tilt the retainer down through the center wheel opening. A. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) 2.
Page 406 10-76 Vehicle Care To store the tools: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools.
Page 407: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-77 Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three This vehicle has an or four turns. underbody-mounted tire hoist 4. Repeat this procedure at least assembly equipped with a two times.
Page 408 10-78 Vehicle Care 10. Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting. 11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place. The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack.
Page 409: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-79 13. Disconnect the jack handle Have the hoist assembly inspected Notice: If the vehicle has from the jack and carefully as soon as you can. You will not be four-wheel drive and a different remove the jack. Use one hand able to store a spare or flat tire size spare tire is installed, do not to push against the spare while...
Page 410: Jump Starting
10-80 Vehicle Care After installing the spare tire on your Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps vehicle, you should stop as soon as could result in costly damage to For more information about the possible and make sure the spare the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on tire is correctly inflated.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-81 You would not be able to start 3. Turn off the ignition on both your vehicle, and the bad vehicles. Unplug unnecessary grounding could damage the accessories plugged into the electrical systems. accessory power outlets. Turn off the radio and all the lamps To avoid the possibility of the that are not needed.
Page 412 10-82 Vehicle Care 5. Check that the jumper cables do WARNING WARNING (Continued) not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that get a shock. The vehicles could when the engine is not running first.
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-83 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the negative ( ) terminal of the engine for a while. good battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 414: Towing The Vehicle
10-84 Vehicle Care To disconnect the jumper cables Towing from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle negative ( ) cable from the Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the bad battery. disabled vehicle should be towed 2.
Page 415: Recreational Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-85 Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing consider before recreational vehicle Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and towing: Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Recreational vehicle towing means What is the towing capacity Single Speed Automatic towing the vehicle behind another of the towing vehicle? Be Transfer Case vehicle...
Page 416 10-86 Vehicle Care Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a WARNING Two Speed Automatic four-wheel drive vehicles with a single speed automatic transfer Transfer Case Shifting a four-wheel-drive case should not be towed with all vehicle's transfer case into four wheels on the ground.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-87 After towing, see Shifting Out of with the rear wheels on the Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive ground, the transmission could for the proper procedure to take the be damaged. The repairs would Transfer Case vehicle out of the Neutral position.
Page 418 10-88 Vehicle Care 8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Use the following procedure to dolly WARNING tow the vehicle from the rear: After towing, see Shifting Out of N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Shifting a four-wheel-drive Drive.
Page 419: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-89 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Appearance Care WARNING Two Speed Automatic Transfer Case Exterior Care Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly vehicle's transfer case into Washing the Vehicle tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle the rear: to roll even if the transmission is...
Page 420 10-90 Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using high sap, bird droppings, chemicals from Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts pressure washes closer than industrial chimneys, etc., can 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the damage the vehicle's finish if they Regularly clean bright metal parts vehicle.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-91 Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to the vehicle is not washed after with glass cleaner. clean the tires.
Page 422: Interior Care
10-92 Vehicle Care Steering, Suspension, and washing system can do this. If not Chemical Paint Spotting removed, rust and corrosion can Chassis Components Airborne pollutants can fall upon develop. and attack painted vehicle surfaces Visually inspect front and rear causing blotchy, ring-shaped Sheet Metal Damage suspension and steering system for discolorations, and small, irregular...
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-93 Never rub any surface Your dealer may have products for Notice: To prevent scratching, aggressively or with excessive cleaning the interior. Use cleaners never use abrasive cleaners on pressure. specifically designed for the automotive glass. Abrasive surfaces being cleaned to prevent cleaners or aggressive cleaning Do not use laundry detergents or permanent damage.
Page 424 10-94 Vehicle Care 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a Cleaners containing these gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot solvents can permanently change not drip from the cleaning cloth. excess moisture. the appearance and feel of leather or soft trim and are not 3.
Page 425: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-95 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for the WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 426 10-96 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 427: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 428 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use The Additional Required Services Refer to the information in the vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Severe are for vehicles that are: Maintenance Schedule Additional There may need to be more Required Services Severe chart. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic frequent checks and services.
Page 429: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 430 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Check restraint system Check ignition transmission lock. See Tire Pressure on components. See Safety System See Ignition Transmission Lock page 10 53. Check on page 3 19. Check on page 10 31. Inspect tire wear.
Page 431 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 432 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance c) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Normal pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Check all fuel and vapor lines case fluid.
Page 433 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 434: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe a) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 435 Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Lamps start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Properly working headlamps, battery with full cranking power. to inspect the brakes and taillamps, and brake lamps are recommend quality parts Trained dealer technicians have important to see and be seen on...
Page 436 11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi point Vehicle Care Windshield inspection, trained dealer To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the technicians can visually inspect new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield the shocks and struts for signs available from your dealer.
Page 437: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 438 11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Front Axle Canada 89021672). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Rear Axle Canada 89021678). Transfer Case DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 439: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Oil Filter...
Page 440: Maintenance Records
11-14 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 441 Service and Maintenance 11-15 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 442 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 443: 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 444: 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 11 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 445 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) (Iron) (LMG) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) (Aluminum) (LC9) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 446 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 447: Canada)
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 448 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 449 Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
Page 450 If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance assistance. However, if a customer been satisfactorily handled through Center (CAC) and provide the wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, the normal means, we suggest the following information: the letter should be addressed to: following steps:...
Page 451 08:00 to 15:00 hours. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com. 800-0122-6101 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 452: Online Owner Center
(Canada) chevroletowner.ca Text Telephone (TTY) Chevrolet dealer locator for Users (U.S. and Canada) Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner service nationwide. Centre: To assist customers who are deaf, Exclusive privileges and offers. Chat live with online help...
Page 453: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet and General Motors of call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to...
Page 454 13-8 Customer Information Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to Canadian change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an...
Page 455 Chevrolet of the repair orders. Once the program. The Roadside Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 456 If the vehicle cannot be received telephone numbers for Chevrolet existing Roadside Assistance by the nearest Chevrolet dealer dealers. program guidelines. If the costs due to scheduling conflicts, the exceed the amount authorized...
Page 457 Customer Information 13-11 *Complimentary A rental car will be provided for Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle Pick Assistance up to two days and the vehicle Up: Transportation to pick up must be returned to its original Roadside Assistance does not your vehicle after repairs are destination, excluding vehicles cover or reimburse services for the...
Page 458: Scheduling Service Appointments
Assistance program. For more the vehicle for service, you are information, see your new vehicle Chevrolet reserves the right to make urged to do so as early in the work warranty. any changes or discontinue the day as possible to allow for Roadside Assistance program at same-day repair.
Page 459 Customer Information 13-13 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, Canada) for U.S.
Page 460: Collision Damage Repair
13-14 Customer Information insurance coverage, credit card, Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts etc. You are responsible for fuel may also be used for repair. These (U.S. and Canada) usage charges and may also be parts are typically removed from responsible for taxes, levies, usage vehicles that were total losses in If the vehicle is involved in a...
Page 461 Customer Information 13-15 Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
Page 462: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications number. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Depending on your policy limits, General description of the your insurance company may damage to the other vehicle. Service Manuals initially value the repair using Choose a reputable repair facility...
Page 463: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Defects Booklet. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 to the United States shipping fees.
Page 464: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Chevrolet Customer Washington, D.C. 20590 Call Transport Canada at...
Page 465: Event Data Recorders
Customer Information 13-19 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by the vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 466: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information GM will not access this data or personal information or link with any pressing the button and share it with others except: with the other GM system containing speaking to an advisor. See OnStar consent of the vehicle owner or, personal information.
Page 467: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 468: Emergency
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
Page 469: Connections
OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat screen-based navigation system. When ready, the directions will be During a Planned Route 1. Push . System responds: downloaded to the vehicle. Cancel Route OnStar ready, then a tone. Destination Download: Push 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 470 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling Store a Name Tag for Speed Verify Minutes and Expiration Dialing 1. Push . System responds: Push and say minutes then OnStar ready. 1. Push . System responds: verify to check how many minutes remain and their expiration date. OnStar ready.
Page 471: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Information Automatic Crash Response, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will 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 Push to request account transfer...
Page 472 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on The available dealer installed your vehicle is in a place where page 13 20 for information TTY system can provide in-vehicle OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal access to all of the OnStar services, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 473 OnStar 14-7 Warranty Global Positioning Cellular and GPS Antennas System (GPS) OnStar equipment may be Avoid placing items over or near the warranted as part of the new-vehicle antenna to prevent blocking cellular Obstruction of the GPS can limited warranty. The manufacturer and GPS signal reception.
Page 474 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Privacy The OnStar system is integrated The complete OnStar Privacy into the electrical architecture of the Statement may be found at vehicle. Do not add any electrical www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive equipment. See Add-On Electrical users of wireless communications Equipment on page 9 80.
Page 475: Antilock Brake
INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Antilock Brake What Will You See after an System (ABS) ....9-41 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-26 Warning Light .
Page 476 INDEX Automatic Transmission Brakes ......10-25 Manual Mode ....9-33 Antilock .
Page 477 INDEX Cautions, Danger, and Cleaning Courtesy Transportation Warnings ......iv Exterior Care ....10-89 Program .
Page 478 INDEX Daytime Running Driving (cont'd) Electrical System (cont'd) Lamps (DRL) ....6-3 Hill and Mountain Roads ..9-12 Fuses and Circuit Defensive Driving .
Page 479 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Filter, Front Seats Oil Messages ....5-36 Engine Air Cleaner ..10-14 Adjustment ....3-3 Oil Pressure Gauge .
Page 480 INDEX Fuses Gauges (cont'd) Headlamps (cont'd) Engine Compartment Trip Odometer ....5-11 Bulb Replacement ..10-35 Fuse Block .
Page 481 INDEX Level Control Automatic .....9-47 Ignition Positions ....9-22 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 482: Object Detection Systems
INDEX Lights (cont'd) Messages (cont'd) Tire Pressure ....5-22 Fuel System ....5-37 Maintenance Key and Lock .
Page 483 INDEX Older Children, Restraints ..3-34 Online Owner Center ..13-6 Navigation Park ® OnStar ® OnStar ..... .14-2 Shifting Into .
Page 484 i-10 INDEX Power Recommended Door Locks ....2-8 Fuel ......9-57 Radio Frequency Mirrors .
Page 485: Retained Accessory
INDEX i-11 Reporting Safety Defects Seats (cont'd) Canadian Government ..13-18 Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-8 Safety Belts ....3-11 Lumbar Adjustment, Front .
Page 486 i-12 INDEX Service (cont'd) Starter Switch Check ..10-30 Publications Ordering Starting the Engine ... . 9-24 Tachometer ....5-11 Information .
Page 487 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont'd) Towing (cont'd) Rotation ....10-59 Trailer ......9-67 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .
Page 488 i-14 INDEX Vehicle Care Wheels Tire Pressure ....10-53 Alignment and Tire Ventilation, Air ....8-10 Balance .