Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Additional Maintenance OnStar ..... . . 14-1 General Information .
Page 3 Motors of Canada Limited for The names, logos, emblems, On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Chevrolet Motor Division wherever slogans, vehicle model names, and ce guide en français auprès du it appears in this manual. vehicle body designs appearing concessionnaire ou à...
Page 4: Using This Manual
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information The vehicle has components and These mean there is something about the vehicle, use the Index labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other in the back of the manual. It is an text.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Cruise Control : Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors Here are some additional symbols : Engine Coolant Temperature that may be found on the vehicle : Power : Exterior Lamps and what they mean. For more : Remote Vehicle Start information on the symbol, refer to : Fog Lamps the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-12 Navigation System ... 1-23 Passenger Sensing Side Blind Zone System .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown; Metric Similar...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Q. Horn on page 5 4. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination R. Steering Wheel Controls on See Turn and Lane-Change page 5 2. Control on page 6 7.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and hold to unlock the liftglass. Information : Press and hold to open or This section provides a brief close the power liftgate. overview about some of the : Press and release to locate important features that may or may the vehicle.
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start The engine will continue to run for Door Locks 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and 10-minute time extension. Remote started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle.
Page 12 In Brief Press the touch pad switch on Liftgate Windows the underside of the liftgate handle (B). Press on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or use the Press on the bottom of the power door lock switches to unlock liftgate next to the latch to close.
Page 13 In Brief See Retained Accessory Power Seat Adjustment Power Seats (RAP) on page 9 26. Manual Seats Press the switch to lower the window. Pull the switch up to raise it. For more information, see: Windows on page 2 20. Power Windows on page 2 20.
Page 14 In Brief On vehicles with four-way See Power Seat Adjustment on Power Lumbar lumbar, press and hold the page 3 4 for more information. front or rear of the control to Lumbar Adjustment increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the Manual Lumbar height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of...
Page 15 In Brief Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 16: Memory Features
1-10 In Brief Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 or 2. The vehicle must be in To save into memory: P (Park). A single beep will sound. 1. Adjust the driver seat and The seat, outside mirrors, and seatback recliner, both outside adjustable throttle and brake pedals, mirrors, and the throttle and...
Page 17: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief 1-11 Second Row Seats Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench the button, the seat will change to or buckets seats, the seatbacks can the next lower setting, and then to be folded for additional cargo space, the off setting.
Page 18: Passenger Sensing System
1-12 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing System The passenger sensing system, if equipped, turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. No other United States airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. If the vehicle has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, then the vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the...
Page 19: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-13 Mirror Adjustment Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out Vehicles with outside manual to the driving position. mirrors can be adjusted by moving 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to the mirror up and down or left to the folded position.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Interior Mirrors Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjustment Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly Throttle and Brake Pedal behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror Adjustment in the center to move it up or down and side to side.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in Dome Lamps located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the control.
Page 22: Exterior Lighting
1-16 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on Windshield Wiper/Washer the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument The front wiper control is located on panel lights, and license plate...
Page 23: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-17 Climate Controls : Slow wipes. : Fast wipes. The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with these systems. : Push this paddle to spray washer fluid on the windshield. If this vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer To turn the rear wiper on, slide the lever to a wiper position.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 1. To enable the Range Selection A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is located located on the steering column to 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 26: Vehicle Features
1-20 In Brief N (Neutral): Vehicles with a Vehicle Features two 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 87 or Towing the Vehicle on page 10 87.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 For vehicles with a Rear Seat Setting the Clock SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan Entertainment System (RSE) and stations. To set the time and date: Rear Seat Audio System (RSA), see : Press to switch the display Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) 1.
Page 28: Portable Audio Devices
1-22 In Brief Satellite Radio storage device, etc. can be Steering Wheel Controls connected to the auxiliary port XM is a satellite radio service using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack based in the 48 contiguous or the USB port depending on the United States and 10 Canadian audio system.
Page 29: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-23 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 49.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief Side Blind Zone See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) URPA uses audible beeps to on page 9 53 for more information. provide distance and system Alert (SBZA) information. Rear Vision If available, this feature will alert you Keep the sensors on the vehicle's to vehicles located in the vehicle's Camera (RVC)
Page 31: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-25 Universal Remote System Sunroof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN or the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 26 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the Vehicles with the Universal Remote...
Page 32: Performance And Maintenance
1-26 In Brief When the sunroof is opened, an air Performance and Press and release again to deflector will automatically raise. turn on both systems. Maintenance The air deflector will retract when For more information, see the sunroof is closed. ®...
Page 33: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-27 During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System See Engine Oil Life System on pressure warning light may appear page 10 9. To reset the Engine Oil Life System when the vehicle is first started and on most vehicles: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) then turn off.
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Page 35: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ....2-9 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-19 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-10 Automatic Dimming Rearview Power Assist Steps .
Page 36: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always Keys carry a spare key. If you are locked out of the vehicle, WARNING call the Roadside Assistance Center.
Page 37: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE The following functions may be operating range: available if your vehicle has the RKE system: Check the distance. The transmitter may be too far from (Remote Vehicle Start): For the vehicle.
Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows When the replacement transmitter (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Power Liftgate): Press and is programmed to this vehicle, all hold to open and close the liftgate. only the driver door. If is pressed remaining transmitters must also The taillamps flash and a chime again within three seconds, all be reprogrammed.
Page 39 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 When the vehicle starts, the The vehicle can be remote started start 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 sequences.
Page 41 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 Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection twice will override the delayed With power door locks, the switches If the driver side power door lock locking feature and immediately lock on the front doors can be used to switch is pressed when the driver all the doors.
Page 43: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control WARNING Systems on page 8 1 or Dual Automatic Climate Control It can be dangerous to drive System on page 8 4.
Page 44: Liftgate (Power)
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows liftgate or liftglass while the rear WARNING (Continued) wipers are in motion will cause the release of the liftglass or liftgate to Carbon Monoxide (CO) which delay until the wipers are moved off cannot be seen or smelled. It can the liftglass.
Page 45 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 On vehicles with a power liftgate, liftgate or the liftgate glass. Press the button a second time the button is on the overhead Always check to make sure the during liftgate operation to reverse console. area above and behind the liftgate that operation.
Page 46 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Obstacle Detection Features sensor, the liftgate will reverse If the RKE button or the power close direction and open fully. The liftgate button on the liftgate is pressed If the liftgate encounters an obstacle will remain open until it is activated while power operation is disabled, during a power open or close cycle, again or closed manually.
Page 47: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will flash. steps. features; however, they do not make If the delayed locking feature is it impossible to steal.
Page 48: Immobilizer Operation
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Your vehicle's headlamps will flash If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power and the horn will sound for about press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. 30 seconds, then will turn off to save or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when...
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The system is automatically armed If the engine does not start and the additional keys only. If all the when the key is removed from the security light on the instrument currently programmed keys are lost ignition.
Page 50: Convex Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors programmed and turn it to Vehicles with outside manual the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors mirrors can be adjusted by moving five seconds of turning the the mirror up and down or left to ignition to the LOCK/OFF right to see a little of the side of the...
Page 51: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors 3. Adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen. 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to deselect the mirror. The mirrors may also include a memory function that works with the memory seats.
Page 52: Heated Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Foldaway Manual Foldaway Heated Mirrors 1. Press (A) to fold the mirrors out Manually fold the mirrors inward For vehicles with heated mirrors: to the driving position. to prevent damage when going (Rear Window Defogger): through an automatic car wash.
Page 53: Park Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vehicles with the memory package Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 55 Manual Rearview Mirror have a passenger and/or driver for more information.
Page 54: Power Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
Page 55: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Express Down Windows Sun Visors Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature.
Page 56: Roof
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Roof Accessory Power (RAP). See The sunroof also has a sunshade Retained Accessory Power (RAP) which can be pulled forward to block on page 9 26 for more information. sun rays. The sunshade must be Sunroof opened and closed manually.
Page 57: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Child Restraints Pregnancy ....3-27 Older Children ....3-45 Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 58: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The vehicle's second-row seats Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. WARNING The vehicle's third-row seats, You can lose control of the if equipped, have adjustable vehicle if you try to adjust a headrests in the outboard seating manual driver seat while the...
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Power Reclining Seatbacks under If equipped, the center front Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5. seatback doubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area for the driver Lumbar Adjustment and passenger when the center front seat is not used.
Page 61 Seats and Restraints Power Lumbar raise or lower the height of the WARNING (Continued) support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the Reclining Seatbacks seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the WARNING safety belt properly.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2. To recline, move the seatback rearward to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the WARNING seatback in place. You can lose control of the 3. Push and pull on the seatback to vehicle if you try to adjust a make sure it is locked.
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Power Mirrors on page 2 17 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 22 for more information.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals seat moves back approximately The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back driver seat, outside mirrors, and the recall may stop.
Page 65: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Front Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to WARNING the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and If you cannot feel temperature one for the lowest.
Page 66: Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically Heated Rear Seats during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when WARNING the ignition is turned on. Press the desired button to use the heated If you cannot feel temperature seats after the vehicle is started.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Press the button once for the Reclining Seatbacks 3. Push and pull on the seatback to highest setting. With each press of make sure it is locked. (Bucket Seats Only) the button, the heated seat changes To return the seatback to the upright On vehicles with second row bucket to the next lower setting, and then...
Page 68 3-12 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 70 3-14 Seats and Restraints Automatic Fold and Tumble Folding and Tumbling the Second To fold and tumble the seat from the Row Seat from the Third Row Seat third row seat, if equipped: Feature or Outside the Vehicle 1. Make sure that there is nothing The transmission must be in under, in front of, or on the seat.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Returning the Seat to the WARNING Sitting Position To return the seat to the sitting A safety belt that is improperly position from the tumbled position: routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the 1.
Page 72 3-16 Seats and Restraints Third Row Seats WARNING If the vehicle has a third row seat, If either seatback is not locked, it the seatback can be folded, and the could move forward in a sudden entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-17 The seat cannot be unlatched Put the seat in this position only WARNING from the floor unless the when necessary for additional cargo seatback is folded. space. If either seatback is not locked, it Returning the Third Row Seat could move forward in a sudden from a Tumbled Position stop or crash.
Page 74 3-18 Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: The seatback cannot be raised 1. Open the liftgate to access the to the upright position unless the rear of the vehicle.
Page 75: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-19 Safety Belts WARNING WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual A safety belt that is improperly It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts routed, not properly attached, in a cargo area, inside or outside properly.
Page 76: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-20 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 77: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-21 There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. have a lap-shoulder belt except for Wear the shoulder belt over the the center front passenger position, shoulder and across the chest.
Page 78 3-22 Seats and Restraints Use the following pictures to The lap-shoulder belt may lock if determine the latch plate style: you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-23 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. If the belt stops before it reaches 3.
Page 80: Safety Belt Pretensioners
3-24 Seats and Restraints To unlatch the belt, push the button Safety Belt Pretensioners on the buckle. The belt should This vehicle has safety belt return to its stowed position. pretensioners for front outboard Before a door is closed, be sure the occupants.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 82 3-26 Seats and Restraints 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 83: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-27 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 84: Safety Belt Extender
3-28 Seats and Restraints 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 around you, you should use it. a crash.
Page 85: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 86 3-30 Seats and Restraints All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
Page 87: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-31 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 88 3-32 Seats and Restraints 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's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 89: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-33 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear.
Page 90 3-34 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The seat position sensor provides different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear information that is used to determine example: impacts, or in many side impacts. if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 91: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-35 if the sensing system predicts that of the cover and deploy. The inflator, the impact more evenly over the vehicle is about to roll over, or in the airbag, and related hardware are the occupant's upper body, stopping a severe frontal impact.
Page 92: What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates
3-36 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 93: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-37 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage properly.
Page 94 3-38 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will riding in a forward-facing child seat; WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger an older child riding in a booster frontal airbag under certain seat; and children, who are large Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-39 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 96 3-40 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. because that person is not sitting following the directions properly in the seat. If this happens, The passenger sensing system provided by the child restraint use the following steps to allow the may or may not turn off the manufacturer and refer to system to detect that person and...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Additional Factors Affecting A thick layer of additional material, The on indicator may be lit if such as a blanket or cushion, an object, such as a briefcase, System Operation or aftermarket equipment such handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Safety belts help keep the as seat covers, seat heaters, and or other electronic device, is put on...
Page 98: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-42 Seats and Restraints Servicing the ceiling headliner or pillar garnish WARNING (Continued) trim, overhead console, front Airbag-Equipped Vehicle sensors, side impact sensors, proper service procedures, and or airbag wiring can affect the Airbags affect how the vehicle make sure the person performing operation of the airbag system.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-43 This could either prevent proper If the vehicle has rollover Q: Because I have a disability, deployment of the passenger roof-rail airbags, see Different I have to get my vehicle airbag(s) or prevent the Size Tires and Wheels on modified.
Page 100: Airbag System Check
3-44 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 101: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of come with the booster seat state the the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 102 3-46 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then system secured in a rear seating be applied right on the abdomen.
Page 103: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children a 110 kg (240 lb) force on a and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs person's arms.
Page 104 3-48 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used Children who are up against, in a motor vehicle. If it is, the or very close to, any airbag when restraint will have a label saying it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 105: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low because an infant's neck is not on the hip bones, as it should.
Page 106 3-50 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 107: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-51 endangered in a crash if the child In the U.S., refer to the Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in National Highway Traffic Safety Restraint the vehicle. Administration (NHTSA) website to locate the nearest child safety According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child seat inspection station.
Page 108 3-52 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to Even if the passenger sensing A child in a child restraint in the the rear-facing child is so great, system, if equipped, has turned center front seat can be badly...
Page 109: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the 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 110 3-54 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 with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
Page 112 3-56 Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Third Row Seat For vehicles with a third row seat, there is one top tether anchor at the...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Do not secure a child restraint in a Securing a Child Restraint WARNING position without a top tether anchor Designed for the LATCH if a national or local law requires System Do not attach more than one child that the top tether be attached, or if restraint to a single anchor.
Page 114 3-58 Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat 2. If the child restraint manufacturer WARNING with a safety belt buckled. This recommends that the top tether could damage the safety belt or be attached, attach and tighten Children can be seriously injured the seat.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-59 are using a single tether, route the tether over the seatback. If the position you are using has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you are using a single tether, If the position you are using If the position you are using raise the headrest or head has a fixed headrest or...
Page 116: Replacing Latch System
3-60 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) When securing a child restraint in WARNING a rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the A crash can damage the child restraint to make sure it is LATCH system in the vehicle.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-61 In Canada, the law requires that Use the following pictures to forward-facing child restraints have determine the latch plate style: a top tether, and that the tether be attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 118 3-62 Seats and Restraints For third row seating positions, 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. For passenger seating positions with cinching latch plates, tilt the buckle until it clicks. with a lap shoulder belt and a latch plate to adjust the belt if free falling latch plate, pull the Position the release button on needed.
Page 119: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-63 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 53 for more information.
Page 120: Position)
3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat A child in a rear-facing child system is fail-safe. No one can Position) restraint can be seriously guarantee that an airbag will not This vehicle has airbags. A rear injured or killed if the right front deploy under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-65 secured using a safety belt and 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run it uses a top tether, see Lower the lap and shoulder portions of Anchors and Tethers for Children the vehicle's safety belt through (LATCH System) on page 3 53 for or around the restraint.
Page 122 3-66 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If a child restraint has been installed retractor to make sure the and the on indicator is lit, see retractor is locked. If the If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child retractor is not locked, repeat Restraint under Passenger Sensing Steps 5 and 6.
Page 123: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 124: Additional Storage Features
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear storage 1. Pull up on the cover handle to area, it is located in the rear release the cover posts from the cargo area of the vehicle on the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 125: Roof Rack System
Storage 3. Move the other end of the cover Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the forward and hold it next to the roof rack that weighs more than driver side trim panel slot. 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may 4.
Page 126 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 Controls Instruments and Engine Oil Pressure Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-13 Driver Information Controls Engine Coolant Temperature Center (DIC) .
Page 128: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) ....5-45 Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls Selecting Tracks on an iPod or (Phone On Hook): Press 3. Press and release USB Device (Vehicles without a to go to the previous favorite radio to scroll up or down the list. Navigation System) station, track on a CD, or folder on To select a folder, ®...
Page 130: Horn
Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device SRCE (Source/Voice For vehicles with a navigation on the Music Navigator Screen Recognition): Press to switch system: (Vehicles with a Navigation between the radio and CD, and for 1. Press and hold until a beep is System) equipped vehicles, the DVD, front...
Page 131: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper Rear Window Wiper/ blades before using them. If frozen Washer to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. Damaged wiper blades The rear wiper control is located on should be replaced.
Page 132: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure Compass Zone 1. Do not set the compass zone The zone is set to zone eight upon when the vehicle is moving.
Page 133 Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with 2. Press the vehicle information available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference button until PRESS this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB CALIBRATE COMPASS variance zone is displayed.
Page 134: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: To set the time and date: The accessory power outlets can be Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, 1.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, WARNING be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included Power is always supplied to the with the equipment. Do not outlets. Do not leave electrical use equipment exceeding the equipment plugged in when the maximum amperage rating of vehicle is not in use because the 20 amperes.
Page 136: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there more than 150 watts or a system could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and fault is detected, a protection circuit function. Often gauges and warning shuts off the power supply and the lights work together to indicate a Indicators...
Page 137: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar...
Page 138: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Press the reset button, located on Fuel Gauge hybrid supplement for more the instrument panel cluster next to information. the trip odometer display, to toggle between the trip odometer and the Speedometer regular odometer.
Page 139: Engine Oil Pressure
Instruments and Controls 5-13 The fuel gauge, when the ignition tank was half full, but it actually is on, shows how much fuel the took a little more or less than vehicle has left in the tank. half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
Page 140: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls When the oil pressure reaches Notice: Lack of proper engine oil the low pressure zone, the OIL maintenance can damage the PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE engine. The repairs would not be message appears in the Driver covered by the vehicle warranty.
Page 141: Voltmeter Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 See Engine Overheating on system regulates voltage based on Battery Voltage and Charging page 10 19. the state of the battery for improved Messages on page 5 18 and fuel economy and battery life. Charging System Light on If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the The gauge may transition from a page 5 18 for more information.
Page 142: Airbag Readiness Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times module. For more information on the times if the driver remains or if the front passenger remains or airbag system, see Airbag System becomes unbuckled while the becomes unbuckled while the on page 3 29.
Page 143: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-17 In addition, if the vehicle has a seconds as a system check. If you WARNING (Continued) passenger sensing system for the are using remote start, if equipped, right front passenger position, the to start the vehicle from a distance, without a crash.
Page 144: Charging System Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light checked right away. If the vehicle indicator lights remain on, or if there must be driven a short distance with are no lights at all, there may be a the light on, turn off accessories, problem with the lights or the such as the radio and air...
Page 145 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed. vehicle or the replacement of Avoid hard accelerations. the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Avoid steep uphill grades.
Page 146 5-20 Instruments and Controls The following may correct an If one or more of these conditions emission system malfunction: occurs, change the fuel brand used. It will require at least one full tank of Check that the fuel cap is the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 147: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-21 happen if the 12-volt battery has vehicle. For normal braking WARNING recently been replaced or run performance, both circuits need down. The diagnostic system is to be working. The brake system might not be designed to evaluate critical If the warning light comes on and a working properly if the brake emission control systems during...
Page 148: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-22 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning For more information, see Tow/Haul light is also on, the vehicle does not Mode on page 9 35. (ABS) Warning Light have antilock brakes and there is a ®...
Page 149: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady off, the system does not assist in while driving, and a message This indicates that one or more controlling the vehicle.
Page 150: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light dealer. If the system is working message. See Fuel System normally the indicator light then Messages on page 5 39 for more goes off. information. When fuel is added this light and message should go off. If the light comes on and stays on, it If they do not, have the vehicle means that oil is not flowing through...
Page 151: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light is also used to indicate the Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off. The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed.
Page 152: Information Displays Driver Information
5-26 Instruments and Controls Information Displays The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
Page 153 Instruments and Controls 5-27 shown in the display. The Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC The trip odometer can be reset to temperature will be shown in °C or zero by pressing the set/reset Buttons) °F depending on the units selected. button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll displayed.
Page 154 5-28 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was the same amount of fuel is in the the fuel used information, press and driven 8 km (5 miles) before it fuel tank. This is because different hold the set/reset button while FUEL is started again, and then the driving conditions produce different USED is displayed.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-29 To stop the timer, press the set/reset frequently as driving conditions Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while TIMER is change. This display shows the Items (With DIC Buttons) displayed. instantaneous fuel economy in liters (Vehicle Information): Press per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or To reset the timer to zero, press and to scroll through the following menu...
Page 156 5-30 Instruments and Controls In addition to the engine oil life system will be turned off. When the pounds per square inch (psi). system monitoring the oil life, SBZA system is turned off, the DIC Press the vehicle information additional maintenance is will display the SIDE BLIND ZONE button until the DIC displays recommended in the Maintenance...
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-31 the DIC. Press the vehicle Compass Zone Setting Odometer information button until TRAILER This display allows for setting the Press the trip odometer reset stem GAIN and OUTPUT display. compass zone. See Compass on until ODOMETER displays. This page 5 6 display shows the distance the TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer...
Page 158 5-32 Instruments and Controls To use the retroactive reset feature, 2. While in the ODOMETER Trip Odometer Reset Stem press and hold the trip odometer display, press and hold the Menu Items (Without DIC reset stem for at least four seconds. trip odometer reset stem for Buttons) The trip odometer will display the...
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-33 4. Once the desired language is The trip odometer will display the Trailer Gain and Output displayed, release the trip number of kilometers (km) or On vehicles with the Integrated odometer reset stem to set your miles (mi) driven since the ignition Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, choice.
Page 160 5-34 Instruments and Controls Speedometer 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the Remember, you must reset the OIL display, that means 99% of the LIFE display yourself after each oil The speedometer shows how fast current oil life remains. The engine change.
Page 161: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and See Charging System Light on page 5 18. Driving with this problem Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC could drain the battery. Turn off all indicate the status of the vehicle or unnecessary accessories.
Page 162: Door Ajar Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON ignition back on. If this message still obstructions, and close the hood displays, either your vehicle or the again. Check to see if the message This message displays if there is a trailer needs service. See your still appears on the DIC.
Page 163: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 REAR ACCESS OPEN Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE Messages This message displays and a chime sounds if the liftgate or liftglass Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C (Air is open while the ignition is in while the engine is overheating, Conditioning) TURNED OFF ON/RUN.
Page 164: Engine Oil Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 165: Engine Power Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 166: Object Detection System
5-40 Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Do not use this system to help you SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist UNAVAILABLE Messages on page 9 51 for more information. If your vehicle has the Side Blind See your dealer for service.
Page 167: Ride Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX CONTROL STABILITRAK XX Messages If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this This message displays when the SERVICE STABILITRAK message displays when there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak ® problem with the Traction Control systems have been turned on or If your vehicle has StabiliTrak System (TCS).
Page 168: Airbag System Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls 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 14 for more has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no information.
Page 169: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE than one tire pressure message at a the vehicle and check for the time. To read the other messages message on the DIC display. If the On vehicles with the Tire Pressure that may have been sent at the message is still displayed or Monitor System (TPMS), this same time, press the set/reset...
Page 170: Vehicle Reminder
5-44 Instruments and Controls There is a short in the wiring to Stop the vehicle and let it idle to TRAILER CONNECTED the electric trailer brakes. allow the transmission to cool. This On vehicles with the Integrated message clears and the chime When this message displays, power Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, stops when the fluid temperature...
Page 171: Washer Fluid Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle The customization preferences are automatically recalled. Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD To change customization FLUID preferences, use the following Vehicle Personalization procedure. This message displays when the (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill Entering the Feature the windshield washer fluid reservoir Your vehicle may have...
Page 172 5-46 Instruments and Controls Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR LOCK the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen This feature allows you to select The following are customization appears on the DIC display. Press when the vehicle's doors will features that allow you to program the set/reset button once to access automatically lock.
Page 173 Instruments and Controls 5-47 To select a setting, press the set/ DRIVER IN PARK: Only the driver Press the customization button until reset button while the desired door will unlock when the vehicle is REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on setting is displayed on the DIC. shifted into P (Park).
Page 174 5-48 Instruments and Controls To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See reset button while the desired lamps will flash when you press Delayed Locking on page 2 8 for setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-49 EXIT LIGHTING To select a setting, press the set/ The lights will remain on for reset button while the desired 20 seconds or until the lock button This feature allows you to select setting is displayed on the DIC. on the RKE transmitter is pressed, the amount of time you want the or the vehicle is no longer off.
Page 176 5-50 Instruments and Controls LOUD: The chime volume will be for this feature. Then press the EASY EXIT RECALL set to a loud level. customization button to scroll If your vehicle has this feature, it through the following settings: NO CHANGE: No change will be allows you to select your preference for the automatic easy exit seat made to this feature.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-51 The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until Press the customization button until movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears after the key is removed from the DIC display.
Page 178 5-52 Instruments and Controls REMOTE START NO CHANGE: No change will be DO NOT RESTORE: The made to this feature. The current customization features will not be If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. set to their factory default settings. allows you to turn the remote start off or on.
Page 179: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-53 Exiting the Feature Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Settings Menu System home automation devices. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on Do not use this system with any exited when any of the following page 13 20 for information garage door opener that does not...
Page 180 5-54 Instruments and Controls Park the vehicle outside of the hanging antenna wire is garage when programming a garage attached to the motor-head unit door. Be sure that people and and may be a colored button. objects are clear of the garage door Press this button.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-55 To program another Rolling Code starting. Otherwise, the device will Code unit. If you do not see device such as an additional garage time out and the procedure will have a row of dip switches, return door opener, a security device, to be repeated.
Page 182 5-56 Instruments and Controls The switch positions on the The switch settings written hand-held transmitter could be down in Step 2 now labeled as follows: become the button strokes to be entered into the A switch in the up position Universal Home Remote in could be labeled as Step 4.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-57 Now press one button on the 7. Immediately release the button Universal Home Remote for when the garage door moves. each switch setting as follows: The indicator light will blink rapidly until programming is If you wrote Left, press complete.
Page 184: Universal Remote System Operation
5-58 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, Remote Buttons Operation call the customer assistance phone The programmed buttons should be number under Customer Assistance Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or Offices (U.S.
Page 185: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 186: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four from being drained. Turn the (Parking Lamps): Turns on positions: headlamp control to off and then the parking lamps together with the back to the headlamp on position to following: (Off): Turns off the automatic make the headlamps stay on for an headlamps and Daytime Running Instrument Panel Lights...
Page 187: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting The high-beam indicator on the When the DRL system is on, instrument panel cluster will come only the DRL lamps are on. The on. Release the lever to return to taillamps, sidemarker, instrument normal operation. panel lights, and other lamps will not be on.
Page 188 Lighting To turn off the automatic headlamp The system may also turn on the is in the full bright position. See system, turn the exterior lamps headlamps when driving through a Instrument Panel Illumination switch to the off position and then parking garage or heavy overcast Control on page 6 7.
Page 189: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting door closed. See Retained When the hazard warning flashers if tow-haul mode is active. Holding Accessory Power (RAP) on are on, the vehicle's turn signals will the turn signal lever for more than page 9 26. not work. one second will cause the turn signals to flash until you release the The regular headlamp system can Turn and Lane-Change...
Page 190: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Auxiliary (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come Roof-Mounted Lamp on in the instrument panel cluster. If the vehicle has this feature, this When the fog lamps are turned on, button includes wiring provisions for the parking lamps automatically a dealer or a qualified service center...
Page 191: Interior Lighting
Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit Interior Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or is fused at 30 amps, so the total counterclockwise to brighten or dim current draw of the attached lamps the instrument panel lights. Turning Instrument Panel should be less than this value. The the knob to the farthest clockwise Illumination Control attachment points for the roof lamp...
Page 192: Reading Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps located next to the exterior lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead control. console. The vehicle has an illuminated entry To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 193: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load This is because the generator Normally, these actions occur in (alternator) may not be spinning fast steps or levels, without being Management enough at idle to produce all the noticeable. In rare cases at the power that is needed for very high highest levels of corrective action, The vehicle has Electric Power electrical loads.
Page 194 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 195 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-14 System CD/DVD Player ....7-20 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 196: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Contact your dealer The vehicle has Retained adjustments, and preset radio before adding any equipment. Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, stations. the audio system can be played Adding audio or communication even after the ignition is turned off. For more information, see Defensive equipment could interfere with See Retained Accessory Power...
Page 197: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 198 Infotainment System System on page 7 35 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 199 Infotainment System XM station; or CD, MP3, or WMA 3. Press the softkey under the This feature is most effective at song. If information is available AUTO VOLUM (automatic lower radio volume settings where during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA volume) tab on the radio display.
Page 200 Infotainment System Setting the Tone If a station's frequency is weak or if Digital Signal Processing (DSP): there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the (Bass/Midrange/Treble) DSP settings (only available on To quickly adjust bass, midrange, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, Bose systems with the LTZ option or treble to the middle position,...
Page 201 Infotainment System processing produces a surround 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages sound listening experience from of the following: Calibration Error: The audio a CD or XM stereo digital audio system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise source.
Page 202: Radio
Infotainment System Radio displays on the top line of the stations. The radio only seeks and display and artist information scans stations with a strong signal displays on the bottom line. When that are in the selected band. AM-FM Radio information is not available, NO REV: Press to manually tune to INFO displays.
Page 203: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System page of favorites can contain any 3. Select the number of favorites www.xmradio.com or combination of AM, FM, or XM, pages by pressing the softkey 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., if equipped, stations. located below the displayed and www.xmradio.ca or page numbers.
Page 204 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys Adding and Removing Categories REV: Press to go to the below the desired category tab previous XM category. Categories cannot be added or to immediately tune to the first removed while the vehicle is moving FWD: Press to go to the next XM station in that category.
Page 205 Infotainment System 7-11 Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the XM Radio Messages six softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store XL (Explicit Language 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to XM channels while the vehicle is Channels): These channels, or store additional radio stations.
Page 206 7-12 Infotainment System Channel Unauth: This channel is No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is blocked or cannot be received with The XM subscription needs to received when tuned to channel 0, your XM subscription package. be reactivated. Contact XM at there could be a receiver fault.
Page 207: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 Radio Reception FM Stereo Cellular Phone Usage FM signals only reach about Cellular phone usage may cause Frequency interference and static 16 to 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio the radio has a built-in electronic This interference may occur when reception if items such as cell phone...
Page 208: Satellite Radio Antenna
7-14 Infotainment System If a cellular telephone antenna Do not apply aftermarket Audio Players needs to be attached to the glass, glass tinting with metallic film. make sure that the grid lines for the The metallic film in some tinting CD Player AM-FM antenna are not damaged.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-15 If a label is added to a surface of a CD is damaged, such Playing a CD CD, more than one CD is inserted as cracked, broken, or scratched, If the ignition or radio is turned off, into the slot at a time, or an the CD does not play properly or not with a CD in the player, it stays in...
Page 210 7-16 Infotainment System CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to Press to go to the previous track if MP3 Supported Files cycle through CD or Auxiliary when less than ten seconds on the CD The Radio with CD (MP3) and the listening to the radio. The CD icon have played.
Page 211 Infotainment System 7-17 CD R or CD RW Supported File Order of Play File System and Naming and Folder Structure Compressed audio files are The song name that displays is the The radio supports: accessed in the following order: song name that is contained in the ID3 tag.
Page 212 7-18 Infotainment System Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls displays on the bottom line. (Previous Folder): Press file extension and are stored on a When information is not available, the softkey below the tab to USB device may be supported by NO INFO displays.
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-19 The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, the disc. The radio may begin 3. Press the softkey below the or upside down. playing while it is scanning in the back tab to return to the main background. music navigator screen. The air is very humid.
Page 214: Cd/Dvd Player
7-20 Infotainment System CD/DVD Player If an error displays, see CD neutral detergent solution mixed Messages later in this section. with water. Make sure the wiping Care of the CD and DVD Player process starts from the center to Care of CDs and DVDs the edge.
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-21 source through the vehicle Ejecting a Disc Playing a CD (in Either the speakers. See Using the DVD or CD Slot) CD (Eject): Press and release Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary to eject the disc that is currently If the ignition or radio is turned off Devices on page 7 30, or Audio/ playing.
Page 216 7-22 Infotainment System The CD player can play the smaller available). See Using the Press to go to the previous track if 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary less than five seconds on the CD adapter ring.
Page 217 Infotainment System 7-23 MP3 and WMA Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File Root Directory and Folder Structure The root directory of the disc is Format The DVD player supports: treated as a folder. If the root The radio can play .mp3 or .wma directory has compressed audio Up to 255 folders.
Page 218 7-24 Infotainment System Play begins from the first track When the disc contains only Preprogrammed Playlists in the first folder and continues playlists and compressed audio Preprogrammed playlists that sequentially through all tracks in files, but no folders, all files are were created using WinAmp , each folder.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-25 five seconds have played, to To use random: To listen to files by another artist, continue moving backward through press the softkey located below 1. Press the softkey under the tracks. either arrow tab. The disc goes RDM tab until Random Current to the next or previous artist in SEEK: Press to go to the next...
Page 220 7-26 Infotainment System To exit music navigator mode, press If an error message displays on the Ejecting a Disc the softkey below the Back tab to video screen or the radio, see DVD DVD (Eject): Press and return to normal MP3 playback. Display Error Messages under release to eject the disc currently Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-27 the DVD/CD AUX button cycles feature. Parental Control prevents REV (Fast Reverse): Press to between the two sources and the rear seat occupant from quickly reverse the CD or DVD at does not indicate No Aux Input operating the Rear Seat Audio five times the normal speed.
Page 222 7-28 Infotainment System automatically power on when the (Play/Pause): Press either (Menu): Press to access the DVD-A is inserted into the DVD slot. the Play or Pause tab displayed on DVD menu. The DVD menu is It must be manually turned on by the radio, to toggle between pausing different on every DVD.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-29 Nav (Navigate): Press to display Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages directional arrows for navigating Playback Disc Format Error: This message through the menus. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without (Audio Stream): Press to cycle the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press...
Page 224: Auxiliary Devices
7-30 Infotainment System Player Error: This message displays an error message, write it the radio CD/AUX button to begin displays if there are disc load or down and provide it to your dealer playing audio from the device over disc eject problems. when reporting the problem.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-31 player. If a portable audio player is Jacks under, Rear Seat Make sure the iPod has the ® not connected, No Input Device Entertainment (RSE) System on latest firmware from Apple Found displays. page 7 35 for more information. for proper operation.
Page 226 7-32 Infotainment System AAC files stored on an iPod. USB connection works, OK to Using the Radio to Control a disconnect and a GM logo may USB Storage Device or iPod FAT16 appear on the iPod and iPod FAT32 The radio can control a USB appears on the radio display.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-33 FWD (Fast Forward): Press (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files and hold to advance playback in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The tab quickly. Sound is heard at a appears raised when pause is being 5.
Page 228 7-34 Infotainment System Repeat Functionality (Music Navigator): Press the 4. Turn to scroll through the folders or files in the To use Repeat: softkey below to view and selected menu. select a file on an iPod, using the Press the softkey below iPod's menu system.
Page 229: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
Infotainment System 7-35 Shuffle Functionality Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system might To use Shuffle: Infotainment not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The Press the softkey below Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system to select between is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/...
Page 230 7-36 Infotainment System The radio can be turned back on Headphones listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, with a single press of the power MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary button, but the RSE system will source connected to A/V jacks or remain under Parental Control.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-37 power if the RSE system and RSA Storage in extreme cold can If the headphones are to be stored are shut off, or if the headphones weaken the batteries. Keep the for a long period of time, remove the are out of range of the transmitters headphones stored in a cool, dry batteries and keep them in a cool,...
Page 232 7-38 Infotainment System The A/V jacks, located on the rear and listening with the wireless Audio Output of the floor console, allow audio headphones on Channel 2 or with Audio from the DVD player or or video signals to be connected the wired headphones.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-39 When a device is connected to the When the video screen is not in Remote Control A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary use, push it up into its locked input jack if the vehicle has this position. feature, the rear seat passengers If a DVD is playing and the screen are able to hear audio from the...
Page 234 7-40 Infotainment System Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons (Enter): Press this button to could also affect the function of the select the choice that is highlighted (Power): Press this button to remote control. in any menu. turn the video screen on and off.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-41 While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Fast Reverse): Press this (Audio): Press this button to can be played slowly by pressing button to quickly reverse the DVD or change audio tracks on DVDs that the play/pause button then pressing CD.
Page 236 7-42 Infotainment System If the vehicle has a third row video Battery Replacement (Camera): Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control source display on the second row that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: video screen, and the third row...
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-43 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 238 7-44 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 239: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-45 Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
Page 240 7-46 Infotainment System While listening to a disc, press the PROG (Program): Press this (Seek): When listening to FM, button to go to the next preset radio AM, or XM (if equipped), press left seek arrow to go back to the station or channel set on the main start of the current track or chapter the left...
Page 241: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-47 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 242 7-48 Infotainment System When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a capability cannot be paired to steering wheel to operate the voice command.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-49 Pairing a Phone with <phone name> has been 3. Say Delete. The system asks successfully paired after the which phone to delete. 1. Press and hold pairing process is complete. 4. Say the name of the phone you two seconds.
Page 244 7-50 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command repeats back the digit it heard followed by a tone. After the Numbers 1. Press and hold last digit has been entered, say The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-51 Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call To hear all of the numbers Command recognized by the system, say The list command will list all stored Verify at any time. numbers and name tags. 1. Press and hold 1.
Page 246 7-52 Infotainment System Receiving a Call Three Way Calling Muting a Call When an incoming call is received, Three way calling must be During a call, all sounds from inside the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and the vehicle can be muted so that the tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-53 Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: During a Call During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .
Page 248: Agreements
7-54 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 249: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 250 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move window outlets. Cooler air is (Defrost): The defrost mode the thumbwheels up or down directed to the upper outlets and is used to remove fog or frost from to increase or decrease the warmer air to the floor outlets. the windshield more quickly.
Page 251 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger let hot inside air escape; then close used with floor, defrost, or defogging The rear window defogger uses a them. This helps to reduce the time modes.
Page 252: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside Dual Automatic Climate Control System rearview mirrors, the mirrors will The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with heat to help clear fog or frost from this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system the surface of the mirror when described later in this section.
Page 253 Climate Controls K. Air Conditioning Driver and Passenger Side When in defrost mode the Temperature Control passenger temperature setting PASS cannot be changed. The driver and passenger side M. Passenger Temperature Control temperature buttons are used to Automatic Operation (On/Off): Press to turn the adjust the temperature of the air AUTO (Automatic): When climate control system on or off.
Page 254: Manual Operation
Climate Controls When AUTO is selected, the If a temperature setting of 32°C Manual Operation air conditioning operation and (90°F) is chosen, the system (Fan Control): Press these air inlet will be automatically remains at the maximum buttons to increase or decrease the controlled.
Page 255 Climate Controls Do not drive the vehicle until all the (Vent): Air is directed to the (Defrost): This mode removes windows are clear. instrument panel outlets. fog or frost from the windshield more quickly. Air is directed to the (Air Conditioning): Press to (Bi-Level): Air is divided windshield and side window vents, turn the air conditioning (A/C)
Page 256 Climate Controls The air conditioning system is cold and damp. To clear the fog, Rear Window Defogger removes moisture from the air, so a select either the defog or defrost The rear window defogger uses a small amount of water might drip mode and increase the fan speed.
Page 257 Climate Controls Sensors The climate control system uses the information from these sensors to maintain your comfort setting by adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and the air delivery mode. The system may also supply cooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.
Page 258 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Control Only) climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the first time.
Page 259 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear (Bi-Level): Air is directed through the floor and headliner Seat Audio) outlets. The rear system floor For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are outlets are located directly behind integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 260 8-12 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation also be turned off by pressing and Equipped (Fan Control): Press these holding the button. To turn the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode system on from the rear seats, control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to...
Page 261: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-13 Keep the air path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the vehicle. center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the Adding outside equipment to the airflow.
Page 262 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 263: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-24 Brakes Engine Heater ....9-25 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
Page 264: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-60 distractions.
Page 265: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving Drunk Driving WARNING Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 266: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see vehicle is being driven, brake the hybrid supplement for more Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the information.
Page 267: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel If the vehicle starts to slide, follow to go straight down the these suggestions: roadway. Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly Loss of Control steer the way you want the vehicle to go.
Page 268: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, To gain more ground clearance if WARNING acceleration, or braking, needed, it may be necessary to including reducing vehicle remove the front fascia lower When driving off-road, bouncing speed by shifting to a lower air dam.
Page 269 Driving and Operating Environmental Concerns WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been Keep cargo in the cargo area cause a rollover. You could be set aside for public off-road as far forward and as low injured or killed.
Page 270 Driving and Operating Use headlamps even during the WARNING WARNING day to make the vehicle more visible. If the vehicle has the two speed Heavy braking when going down automatic transfer case, shifting a hill can cause your brakes to WARNING the transfer case to N (Neutral) overheat and fade.
Page 271 Driving and Operating Never try to turn the vehicle Hidden obstacles can make the 3. If the vehicle cannot be around. If the hill is steep steepness of the incline more restarted after stalling, set the enough to stall the vehicle, severe.
Page 272 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 273: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 After Off-Road Driving Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) Remove any brush or debris that Rain and wet roads can reduce has collected on the underbody, happens, you and other vehicle vehicle traction and affect your or chassis, or under the hood.
Page 274: Highway Hypnosis
9-12 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: to your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 275: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-13 Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 276 9-14 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 277: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-15 If it takes some time for help to turn the traction control part of the WARNING arrive, now and then when you run system off. Shift back and forth the engine, push the accelerator between R (Reverse) and a forward If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs gear, spinning the wheels as little as...
Page 278: Vehicle Load Limits
9-16 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how WARNING much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Never pull on recovery hooks vehicle capacity weight and from the side. The hooks could includes the weight of all break and you and others could occupants, cargo, and all...
Page 279 Driving and Operating 9-17 (B-pillar). With the driver door the front and rear axles. See WARNING (Continued) open, you will find the label Certification/Tire Label later in attached below the door lock this section. vehicle handles. This could post (striker). The tire and cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct loading information label shows...
Page 280 9-18 Driving and Operating The resulting figure equals your vehicle. SeeTrailer Towing on page 9 70 for the available amount of cargo important information on and luggage load capacity. towing a trailer, towing safety For example, if the XXX amount equals 1400 lbs rules and trailering tips.
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-19 weight of the driver, passengers, (GVWR). The GVWR includes and cargo should never exceed the weight of the vehicle, all your vehicle's capacity weight. occupants, fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 282 9-20 Driving and Operating And, if you do have a heavy The label will help you decide WARNING load, you should spread it out. how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Things you put inside the WARNING vehicle can strike and injure Using heavier suspension people in a sudden stop or...
Page 283: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-21 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and WARNING (Continued) the first 322 km (200 miles) or Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet When you carry something broken in. Hard stops with New Vehicle Break-In inside the vehicle, secure new linings can mean...
Page 284: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
9-22 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions move the pedals closer. Press the Brake Pedal top of the control to move the pedals away. On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the Before you start driving, fully press throttle and brake pedals.
Page 285 Driving and Operating 9-23 will remain active. See Retained 3. Come to a complete stop, shift key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this Accessory Power (RAP) on to P (Park), and turn the ignition doesn't work, then the vehicle needs page 9 26. to LOCK/OFF.
Page 286: Starting The Engine
9-24 Driving and Operating The switch stays in this position Move the shift lever to P (Park) or and then released when the when the engine is running. The N (Neutral). The engine will not start engine begins cranking, the transmission is also unlocked in this in any other position.
Page 287: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-25 Notice: Cranking the engine for If the vehicle starts briefly but Engine Heater long periods of time, by returning then stops again, repeat these The engine coolant heater can the key to the START position steps. This clears the extra provide easier starting and better immediately after cranking has gasoline from the engine.
Page 288: Retained Accessory
9-26 Driving and Operating 3. Plug the cord into a normal, The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park grounded 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the WARNING area where you will be parking the WARNING vehicle for the best advice on this.
Page 289: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-27 Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave the vehicle with WARNING (Continued) the engine running, be sure your Engine Running vehicle is in P (Park) and the trailer, see Driving Characteristics parking brake is firmly set before WARNING and Towing Tips on page 9 66.
Page 290: Shifting Out Of Park
9-28 Driving and Operating When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always If you are still having a problem the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an shifting, then have the vehicle you release the parking brake.
Page 291: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-29 When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings WARNING the half cylinder mode, allowing in the vehicle body from the vehicle to achieve better fuel damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon...
Page 292: Running The Vehicle While
9-30 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out If the vehicle has a four-wheel It is better not to park with the of the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a engine running.
Page 293: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-31 Automatic WARNING Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully hybrid supplement for more in P (Park) with the parking brake information.
Page 294 9-32 Driving and Operating To rock the vehicle back and forth to Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) WARNING get out of snow, ice, or sand without or N (Neutral) with the engine damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may If the vehicle has a four-wheel the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 15.
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-33 D (Drive) can be used when towing some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position a trailer, carrying a heavy load, be a delayed shift, however the lets drivers select the range of driving on steep hills, or for off-road transmission is operating normally.
Page 296: Manual Mode
9-34 Driving and Operating If you manually select 2 (Second) spin the tires. When stopping on To use this feature, do the following: in an automatic transmission, a hill, use the brakes to hold the 1. Move the shift lever to the transmission will start in vehicle in place.
Page 297: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-35 Grade Braking is not available when Selection Mode. This will limit Range Selection Mode is active. torque to the wheels after it detects See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 35. wheel slip, preventing the tires from spinning.
Page 298: Drive Systems
9-36 Driving and Operating Grade Braking is only active while Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and and during tight turns, you may you are not in the Range Selection experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive Mode.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-37 Automatic Transfer Case If the lights do not come on, you Driving in this mode results in should take the vehicle to your slightly lower fuel economy than dealer for service. An indicator light Two-Wheel Drive High. will flash while shifting.
Page 300 9-38 Driving and Operating The vehicle has StabiliTrak. Shifting service. See SERVICE 4 WHEEL Shifting Into Four-Wheel into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn DRIVE message under Drive Low Traction Control and StabiliTrak Transmission Messages on When Four-Wheel Drive Low is ®...
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-39 Notice: Shifting the transmission Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to into gear before the requested Drive Low stop flashing before shifting the mode indicator light has stopped transmission into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive flashing could damage the Low to Four-Wheel Drive High, The vehicle may have significant...
Page 302 9-40 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral 7. If the engine is running, verify 3. Turn the transfer case dial to that the transfer case is in the desired transfer case shift To shift the transfer case to N (Neutral) by shifting the position (Two-Wheel Drive N (Neutral) do the following: transmission to R (Reverse)
Page 303: Speed Automatic
Driving and Operating 9-41 Excessively shifting the transfer Notice: Driving on clean, dry Automatic Transfer Case case into or out of the different pavement in Four-Wheel Drive modes may cause the transfer case High for an extended period of to enter the shift protection mode. time may cause premature wear This will protect the transfer case on the vehicle's powertrain.
Page 304 9-42 Driving and Operating You can choose among three driving the vehicle in AUTO, the Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive driving settings: front axle is engaged, and the High or AUTO (Automatic vehicle's power is sent to the front Four-Wheel Drive) Indicator lights in the switch show and rear wheels automatically Turn the knob to the Four-Wheel...
Page 305: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-43 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and suddenly slows or stops. Always it becomes necessary to slam on leave enough room up ahead to the brakes and continue braking stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake to avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS System (ABS)
Page 306: Parking Brake
9-44 Driving and Operating Parking Brake brake is fully released and the power brake system under brake warning light is off before conditions where the driver has driving. quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly To release the parking brake, hold stop or slow down the vehicle.
Page 307: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-45 drive off. After the driver completely Ride Control Systems the vehicle is started. See Trailer stops and holds the vehicle in a Sway Control (TSC) on page 9 84 complete standstill on a grade, HSA for more information. ®...
Page 308 9-46 Driving and Operating 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 button.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-47 It is recommended to leave the Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle system on for normal driving is allowed to spin excessively The TCS is part of the StabiliTrak ® conditions, but it may be necessary while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake system.
Page 310: Locking Rear Axle
9-48 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak may also turn off Locking Rear Axle independently adjust the damping automatically if it determines that a level to provide the optimum Vehicles with a locking rear axle can problem exists with the system. vehicle ride. give more traction on snow, mud, If the problem does not clear itself Autoride also interact with the tow/...
Page 311: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-49 An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the rear shocks will raise or lower the system begins to limit wheel spin, rear of the vehicle to maintain cruise control will automatically WARNING ®...
Page 312 9-50 Driving and Operating To increase vehicle speed in +RES (Resume/Accelerate): 3. Press the SET button located small amounts, press the +RES Press briefly to make the vehicle on the steering wheel and button. Each time this is done, resume to a previously set speed, release it.
Page 313: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-51 Using Cruise Control on Hills When the brakes are manually Object Detection applied the cruise control is How well the cruise control works Systems disengaged. on hills depends on the vehicle speed, the load, and the steepness Ending Cruise Control Ultrasonic Parking Assist of the hills.
Page 314 9-52 Driving and Operating How the System Works Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver URPA comes on automatically when disables the system or if the the shift lever is moved into vehicle is driven above 8 km/h R (Reverse).
Page 315: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-53 Other conditions may affect How the System Works system performance, such as The SBZA symbol lights up in the vibrations from a jackhammer or side mirrors when the system the compression of air brakes on a detects a vehicle in the side blind very large truck.
Page 316 9-54 Driving and Operating If the turn signal is activated and a up due to guard rails, signs, trees, When SBZA is disabled for any vehicle is also detected on the same shrubs, and other stationary objects. reason other than the driver turning side, the display will flash to give This is normal system operation, the it off, it cannot be turned back on.
Page 317: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-55 does not need service. For cleaning, The manufacturer is not WARNING (Continued) see Washing the Vehicle under responsible for any radio or Exterior Care on page 10 93. TV interference caused by speed backing maneuvers, unauthorized modifications to this SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE or where there could be equipment.
Page 318 9-56 Driving and Operating Turning the RVC System On or Off Turning the RVC System On or Off The delay that is received after shifting out of R (Reverse) is To turn off the RVC system, press To turn the RVC system on or off: approximately 10 seconds.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-57 To turn the symbols on or off: Guidelines (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) (minus) screen buttons to 1. Make sure that URPA has not The RVC system has a guideline increase or decrease the contrast of been disabled.
Page 320 9-58 Driving and Operating RVC Location Displayed images may be further or closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects which are close to either corner of the bumper or under the bumper do not display. When the System Does Not Seem To Work Properly The RVC system might not work properly or display a clear image if:...
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-59 The back of the vehicle is in A fast flash may indicate that During any of these fault conditions, an accident, the position and the display has been on for the the display will be blank and the mounting angle of the camera maximum allowable time during indicator will flash while the vehicle...
Page 322: Recommended Fuel
9-60 Driving and Operating Fuel use only the unleaded gasoline described under Recommended Use of the recommended fuel is an Fuel on page 9 60. important part of the proper maintenance of this vehicle. To help Recommended Fuel keep the engine clean and maintain Use regular unleaded gasoline with optimum vehicle performance, we a posted octane rating of 87 or...
Page 323: California Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-61 tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend is caused by the type of fuel used, only the minimum amount of against the use of gasolines repairs might not be covered by the additive required to meet U.S. containing MMT. See Fuel Additives vehicle warranty.
Page 324: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-62 Driving and Operating Gasolines containing oxygenates, tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant Many service stations will not such as ethers and ethanol, and where you buy gasoline whether the have an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) reformulated gasolines might fuel contains MMT. We recommend pump available.
Page 325: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-63 It is best not to alternate repeatedly Notice: This vehicle was not WARNING (Continued) between gasoline and E85. If you designed for fuel that contains do switch fuels, it is recommended methanol. Do not use fuel sparks, flames, and smoking that you add as much fuel as containing methanol.
Page 326 9-64 Driving and Operating diagnostic system can determine if WARNING the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. This would Fuel can spray out on you if allow fuel to evaporate into the you open the fuel cap too atmosphere.
Page 327: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-65 light, and could damage the fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) tank and emissions system. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on General Towing it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's page 5 18. Information trunk, pickup bed, or on any Filling a Portable Fuel surface other than the ground.
Page 328 9-66 Driving and Operating Consider using a sway control. If the vehicle has the Side Blind For information on towing a disabled See Hitches in Towing Zone Alert (SBZA) system and vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Equipment on page 9 75. it doesn't seem to be working page 10 87.
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-67 Driving with a Trailer has electric brakes, start the WARNING (Continued) combination moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by WARNING Fully open the air outlets hand to be sure the brakes work. on or under the instrument When towing a trailer, exhaust During the trip, check occasionally panel.
Page 330 9-68 Driving and Operating Backing Up important to check occasionally to vehicle may show signs similar to be sure the trailer bulbs are still engine overheating. To avoid this, Hold the bottom of the steering working. let the engine run while parked, wheel with one hand.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-69 If parking the rig on a hill: WARNING WARNING (Continued) 1. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn It can be dangerous to get out of If the transfer case on a the wheels into the curb if facing the vehicle if the shift lever is not four-wheel-drive vehicle is in...
Page 332: Trailer Towing
9-70 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing WARNING (Continued) Towing If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, The vehicle needs service more see the Hybrid supplement for more only if all the steps in this section often when pulling a trailer. See information.
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-71 Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is driving the vehicle by itself. calculated assuming the tow How heavy can a trailer safely be? Trailering means changes in vehicle has only the driver but all handling, acceleration, braking, It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 334 9-72 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-73 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 336 9-74 Driving and Operating Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500 Weight Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500 Weight Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum After loading the trailer, weigh allowable tongue weight for the the trailer and then the tongue,...
Page 337: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-75 for the trip including the weight of Towing Equipment Weight Distributing Hitch the trailer tongue. If using a weight Adjustment Hitches distributing hitch, make sure not to exceed the RGAWR before applying The correct hitch equipment helps the weight distribution spring bars.
Page 338 9-76 Driving and Operating Safety Chains Trailer Brakes The seven-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to safety chains under the tongue have its own brake system that is Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn...
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-77 Brown: Taillamps Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Electric Brake Control Wiring Package Provisions White: Ground Light Green: Back-up Lamps These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of Red: Battery Feed* the trailer wiring package. These Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* provisions are for an electric brake controller.
Page 340 9-78 Driving and Operating Do not power both ITBC and Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul aftermarket controllers to control the when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer brakes at the same time. large or heavy load.
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-79 This symbol is located on the Trailer If the vehicle s brake, anti lock WARNING (Continued) Brake Control Panel on vehicles brake or StabiliTrak systems are with an Integrated Trailer Brake not functioning properly, the ITBC could result in personal injury or Control System.
Page 342 9-80 Driving and Operating All electrical and mechanical Trailer Brake Control Panel Brake Display Page on the DIC to connections to the trailer are adjust and display power output to made correctly. the trailer brakes. The trailer s brakes are in proper Trailer Brake DIC Display Page working condition.
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-81 current Trailer Gain setting. After To adjust the Trailer Gain, press The Trailer Output will indicate the Trailer Brake Display Page one of the Trailer Gain adjustment - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake is displayed, each press and buttons located on the Trailer Brake Display Page whenever the...
Page 344 9-82 Driving and Operating Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure electrical connections. See Vehicle Load Limits on The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a page 9 16 for more information. Lever is located on the Trailer specific trailering condition and Brake Control Panel and is used to must be adjusted any time vehicle...
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-83 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 condition and free of traffic at...
Page 346: Trailer Sway
9-84 Driving and Operating To determine if the electrical fault Take the vehicle to an authorized Trailer Sway is on the vehicle side or trailer GM dealer to have the ITBC system Control (TSC) side of the trailer wiring harness diagnosed and repaired.
Page 347: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-85 Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Some vehicles are built with a special snow plow prep package, Similar Equipment Add-Ons called RPO VYU. If the vehicle has this option, you can add a plow to it, Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical provided certain weights, such as...
Page 348 9-86 Driving and Operating Follow the snow plow Say, for example, you have a 318 kg Front axle reserve capacity is the manufacturer's (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight difference between the front Gross recommendations regarding of all occupants and cargo inside Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the rear ballast.
Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-87 In order to calculate the amount of For example, adding a 318 kg weight any front accessory, such as (700 lb) snow plow actually adds a snow plow, is adding to the front more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the axle, use the following formula: front axle.
Page 350 9-88 Driving and Operating This has the effect of reducing the The total vehicle reserve capacity WARNING (Continued) load on the front. However, the front for the vehicle can be found in the GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross lower right corner of the may be less than the front Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Certification/Tire label as shown...
Page 351: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Protection Bulb Replacement ..10-34 Operating Mode ... 10-21 Halogen Bulbs ....10-34 Engine Fan .
Page 352 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-54 Jump Starting ....10-82 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 353: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Accessories and Damage to vehicle components resulting from modifications or the Proposition 65 Warning Modifications installation or use of non GM certified parts, including control Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non dealer accessories or module or software modifications, is one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle not covered under the terms of the...
Page 354: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Airbag System Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper Check on page 3 44. nuts, bolts, and other Service Work Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 355: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure To open the hood: 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 hood with a swift, firm motion to fully close the hood.
Page 356 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0L V8 Engine Similar...
Page 357: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 14. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 15. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 358 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil area that shows the proper operating range, the engine It is a good idea to check the could be damaged. You should engine oil level at each fuel fill. In drain out the excess oil or limit order to get an accurate reading, driving of the vehicle and seek a...
Page 359: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 approved certification mark. This be used. An oil of this viscosity your skin for very long. Clean your certification mark indicates that the grade will provide easier cold skin and nails with soap and water, oil has been approved to the dexos1 starting for the engine at extremely or a good hand cleaner.
Page 360 10-10 Vehicle Care Based on driving conditions, the people who will perform this work P (Park) to access this display. mileage at which an oil change is and reset the system. It is also See Driver Information Center indicated can vary considerably. For important to check the oil regularly (DIC) on page 5 26.
Page 361: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 If the vehicle has a CHANGE Notice: Use of the incorrect overheat. Be sure to get an ENGINE OIL SOON message automatic transmission fluid may accurate reading if checking and it comes back on when the damage the vehicle, and the the transmission fluid.
Page 362 10-12 Vehicle Care 6. Using the TRANS TEMP reading, determine and perform the appropriate check procedure. If the TRANS TEMP reading is not within the required temperature ranges, allow the vehicle to cool, or operate the 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5.
Page 363 Vehicle Care 10-13 Hot Check Procedure See Engine Compartment transmission temperature is Overview on page 10 6 for between 71°C and 93°C Use this procedure to check the more information. (160°F and 200°F), add or drain transmission fluid level when the fluid as necessary to bring the transmission fluid temperature 2.
Page 364: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-14 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ Filter See Engine Compartment Overview 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter on page 10 6 for the location of the assembly. See Engine engine air cleaner/filter. Compartment Overview on Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the page 10 6.
Page 365: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-15 WARNING WARNING Operating the engine with the air Heater and radiator hoses, and cleaner/filter off can cause you other engine parts, can be very or others to be burned. The air hot. Do not touch them. If you do, cleaner not only cleans the air;...
Page 366: Engine Coolant
10-16 Vehicle Care Will not damage aluminum parts. Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) Helps keep the proper engine The cooling system in the vehicle temperature. mixture, the engine could get too is filled with DEX-COOL engine Notice: If an improper coolant hot but you would not get the coolant.
Page 367 Vehicle Care 10-17 center, familiar with legal How to Add Coolant to the requirements regarding used Surge Tank coolant disposal. This will help protect the environment and your WARNING health. You can be burned if you spill Checking Coolant coolant on hot engine parts. The vehicle must be on a level Coolant contains ethylene glycol surface when checking the coolant...
Page 368 10-18 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: 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 they can...
Page 369: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-19 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED sure the pressure cap is STOP ENGINE, ENGINE hand-tight and fully seated. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and an ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED 6. Verify coolant level after engine message comes on in the Driver is shut off and the coolant is Information Center (DIC) on the...
Page 370 10-20 Vehicle Care Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming from the WARNING (Continued) cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment engine is overheating, both fans See Overheated Engine should be running. If they are not, WARNING Protection Operating Mode on do not continue to run the engine...
Page 371: Overheated Engine
Vehicle Care 10-21 Idles for long periods in traffic. If the warning continues, pull over, distances and/or towing a trailer stop, and park the vehicle in the overheat protection mode Tows a trailer. See Trailer right away. should be avoided. Towing on page 9 70.
Page 372: Power Steering Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care This improves fuel economy and noise may be heard. This is normal heard. A fluid loss in this system reduces fan noise. Under heavy and indicates that the cooling could indicate a problem. Have the vehicle loading, trailer towing, and/ system is functioning properly.
Page 373: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-23 The level should be at the FULL Adding Washer Fluid Notice COLD mark. If necessary, add only When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer fluid enough fluid to bring the level up to washer fluid, follow the message on the DIC that comes the mark.
Page 374: Brakes
10-24 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 375: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a to determine when to check the leak. If fluid is added when the brake fluid. See Maintenance linings are worn, there will be too Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 376: Battery
10-26 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Refer to the replacement number hydraulic system, make sure the on the original battery label when a Using the wrong fluid level is above the MIN but not over new battery is needed.
Page 377: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-27 Infrequent Usage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on battery to keep the battery from page 11 3 to determine how often to running down.
Page 378: Rear Axle
10-28 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use To get an accurate reading, the Refer to Recommended Fluids and vehicle should be on a level Lubricants on page 11 12 to surface. determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly...
Page 379: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-29 out along the axle tubes and has the front of the axle. Add only not drained back to the sump enough fluid to reach the proper area. Therefore, a reading taken level. five minutes after the vehicle has Starter Switch Check been driven will appear to have a lower fluid level than a vehicle that...
Page 380: Function Check
10-30 Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each Be ready to apply the regular Park Brake and P (Park) gear. The vehicle should start brake immediately if the vehicle Mechanism Check only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). begins to move.
Page 381: Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-31 To check the P (Park) Rear Wiper Blade Replacement mechanism's holding ability: 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up With the engine running, shift to and out of the park rest position. P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake.
Page 382: Glass Replacement
10-32 Vehicle Care Have all four tires on a level Headlamp Aiming surface which is level all the way to the wall. The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aiming system. The aim Be placed so it is perpendicular of the headlamps has been preset to the wall.
Page 383 Vehicle Care 10-33 To adjust the vertical aim: adjusted. This allows only the beam of light from the headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on being adjusted to be seen on the page 10 5 flat surface. 4. At a wall, measure from the ground upward (A) to the recorded distance from Step 3 and mark it.
Page 384: Bulb Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw Bulb Replacement until the headlamp beam is For the proper type of replacement aimed to the horizontal tape bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on line. Turn it clockwise or page 10 36. counterclockwise to raise or lower the angle of the beam.
Page 385: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-35 4. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp assembly. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out from the bulb socket. 6. Press a new bulb into the bulb socket and install the socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
Page 386: Replacement Bulbs
10-36 Vehicle Care 4. Pull the bulb straight out of the Electrical System Headlamp Wiring socket and install the new bulb. An electrical overload may cause 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in reinstall the license plate lamp.
Page 387: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-37 Fuses and Circuit feature of your vehicle that you If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the can get along without like hybrid supplement for more Breakers the radio or accessory power information. outlet and use its fuse, if it is the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Notice: Spilling liquid on any correct amperage.
Page 388 10-38 Vehicle Care...
Page 389 Vehicle Care 10-39 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control...
Page 390 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Liftgate Release Climate Controls Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Ignition) Airbag System Sunroof (Battery) Engine Control Module, Secondary Key Ignition System, Instrument Panel Fuel Pump (Ignition) Theft Deterrent Cluster System Not Used J-Case Usage...
Page 391: Block
Vehicle Care 10-41 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses Cooling Fan Control Electric Running CNTRL Boards HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR...
Page 392 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 393: Block
Vehicle Care 10-43 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 394: Wheels And Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires Underinflated tires pose the Headliner same danger as overloaded HEADLINER 2 Harness Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash Connector 2 high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 395: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-45 Notice: Low profile tires are WARNING (Continued) more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb Improperly repaired tires can impact than standard profile cause a crash. Only the tires. Tire and/or wheel dealer or an authorized tire assembly damage can occur service center should repair, replace, dismount, and mount...
Page 396 10-46 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured. The TIN is tire pressure see Tire Pressure Performance Criteria molded onto both sides of the on page 10 52 and Vehicle Load Specification) Original tire, although only one side may Limits on page 9 16. equipment tires designed to have the date of manufacture.
Page 397: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-47 (B) TPC Spec (Tire the U.S. Department of tire pressure see Tire Pressure Performance Criteria Transportation Motor Vehicle on page 10 52 and Vehicle Load Specification) Original Safety Standards. Limits on page 9 16. equipment tires designed to (E) Tire Identification Tire Designations GM's specific tire performance...
Page 398 10-48 Vehicle Care (B) Tire Width The three digit (F) Service Description These (B) Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section characters represent the load number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
Page 399: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-49 (F) Load Range Load Range. steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure (G) Service Description conditioning. on page 10 52. service description indicates the load index and speed rating of a Aspect Ratio The relationship...
Page 400 10-50 Vehicle Care GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure outward when mounted on a Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to vehicle. The side of the tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. contains a whitewall, bears page 9 16.
Page 401 Vehicle Care 10-51 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear The number of designated extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread seating positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 402: Tire Pressure
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires How the vehicle is loaded that have too much air, can affects vehicle handling and ride If the vehicle is a hybrid, see result in: comfort. Never load the vehicle the hybrid supplement for more with more weight than it was Unusual wear.
Page 403: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-53 Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly tire valve stem. Press the tire System under inflated. gauge firmly onto the valve to The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 404: Operation
10-54 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications the tires and transmit the tire combined with the low tire pressure pressure readings to a receiver Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a located in the vehicle. with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards...
Page 405 Vehicle Care 10-55 pressure levels can be viewed. For The TPMS can warn about a TPMS Malfunction Light and additional information and details low tire pressure condition but it Message about the DIC operation and does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly displays see Driver Information maintenance.
Page 406 10-56 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
Page 407: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-57 The tire has a bump, bulge, 4. Start with the driver side 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. or split. front tire. 10. Set all four tires to the 5. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure The tire has a puncture, cut, the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire...
Page 408: When It Is Time For New
10-58 Vehicle Care See When It Is Time for New See Tire Pressure on WARNING (Continued) Tires on page 10 58 and Wheel page 10 52 and Vehicle Replacement on page 10 63. Load Limits on page 9 16. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure remove all rust or dirt.
Page 409: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-59 maintenance affect how fast aging Buying New Tires takes place. Tires will typically need GM has developed and matched to be replaced due to wear before specific tires for the vehicle. The they may need to be replaced original equipment tires installed due to age.
Page 410 10-60 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing all the WARNING WARNING tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires will help to Using bias-ply tires on the Mixing tires of different sizes, maintain the performance of the brands, or types may cause loss vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle.
Page 411: Different Size Tires And
Vehicle Care 10-61 See Vehicle Load Limits on Uniform Tire Quality WARNING page 9 16 for the label location and Grading more information about the Tire and If different sized wheels are used, Loading Information label. Quality grades can be found there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety...
Page 412 10-62 Vehicle Care The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear controlled conditions on Grading (UTQG) system specified government test The treadwear grade is a does not apply to deep surfaces of asphalt and comparative rating based on the tread, winter-type snow tires, concrete.
Page 413: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-63 to sudden tire failure. The will not be necessary on a regular Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel basis. However, check the nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor grade C corresponds to a alignment if there is unusual tire System (TPMS) sensors with new level of performance which all wear or if the vehicle is pulling to...
Page 414: Tire Chains
10-64 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Notice: If the vehicle has WARNING (Continued) P265/70R17 size tires, use tire chains only where legal and only WARNING of clearance can cause damage when necessary. Use chains that to the brakes, suspension, are the proper size for the tires. Replacing a wheel with a used or other vehicle parts.
Page 415: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-65 If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or are maintained properly.
Page 416: Tire Changing
10-66 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, 3. For vehicles with if possible. Turn on the hazard four-wheel-drive with a warning flashers.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-67 4. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (C) counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. Use the following tools: A. Jack Knob Regular Wheelbase Shown, Extended Wheelbase Similar B. Wing Nut Retaining the Tool Bag 1.
Page 418 10-68 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the Hoist End of Extension Tool following graphics and instructions: K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K). 2.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-69 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10 78 for more information. 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Once the retainer is separated with some slack in the cable to from the guide pin, tilt the...
Page 420 10-70 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps Installing the Spare Tire by turning the wheel wrench 1. Do a safety check before counterclockwise. The plastic proceeding. See If a Tire Goes nut caps will be retained in the Flat on page 10 65 for more hub cap after it is removed from...
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-71 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the frame sections overlap.
Page 422 10-72 Vehicle Care WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING Rear Position 1500 Models...
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-73 8. 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 make wheel nuts become loose WARNING after time.
Page 424 10-74 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten the nuts firmly in a When reinstalling the regular wheel WARNING (Continued) crisscross sequence as shown and tire, also reinstall either the by turning the wheel wrench center cap or the bolt-on hub cap, specification supplied by the clockwise.
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-75 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) and Tools Refer to the following graphics and Hoist Shaft Access Hole instructions to help you: WARNING Hoist End of Extension Tool...
Page 426 10-76 Vehicle Care Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 7. Make sure the tire is stored 5.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-77 To store the tools, do the following: 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4.
Page 428: Secondary Latch System
10-78 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the WARNING secondary latch: This vehicle has an Before beginning this procedure underbody-mounted tire hoist read all the instructions. Failure to assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is read and follow the instructions designed to stop the spare tire could damage the hoist assembly...
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-79 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 66.
Page 430 10-80 Vehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning If the spare tire is hanging the wheel wrench from the cable, insert the hoist counterclockwise. Keep end of extension, and wheel lowering the jack until the wrench into the hoist shaft hole spare tire slides off the jack or in the bumper and turn the is hanging by the cable.
Page 431: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-81 Full-Size Spare Tire Notice: If the vehicle has After installing the spare tire on your four-wheel drive and a different vehicle, you should stop as soon as Your vehicle, when new, had a size spare tire is installed, do possible and make sure the spare fully-inflated spare tire.
Page 432: Jump Starting
10-82 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps WARNING could result in costly damage to For more information about the the vehicle that would not be Batteries can hurt you. They can vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty. be dangerous because: page 10 26.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-83 2. Get the vehicles close enough Notice: If any accessories are left terminal. You should always use so the jumper cables can reach, on or plugged in during the jump these remote terminals instead but be sure the vehicles are starting procedure, they could of the terminals on the battery.
Page 434 10-84 Vehicle Care See Engine Compartment WARNING WARNING (Continued) Overview on page 10 6 for more information on the location of the Using an open flame near a Battery fluid contains acid that remote positive (+) and remote battery can cause battery gas to can burn you.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-85 5. Check that the jumper cables 8. Now connect the black do not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the get a shock. The vehicles could good battery.
Page 436 10-86 Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that To disconnect the jumper cables had the dead battery. If it will from both vehicles do the following: not start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black probably needs service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 437: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-87 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, What is the towing capacity see the hybrid manual for more Notice: To avoid damage, the of the towing vehicle? Be information.
Page 438 10-88 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing The repairs would not be covered Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles by the vehicle warranty. Do not with a Two Speed Automatic Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and tow the vehicle with all four Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with wheels on the ground.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-89 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set 4. Shift the transfer case After towing, see Shifting Out of the parking brake. to N (Neutral). See See Neutral under Four-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive (Two Speed (Two Speed Automatic Transfer 3.
Page 440 10-90 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Front Towing warranty. Never tow the vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with the rear wheels on the with a Two Speed Automatic (Front Wheels Off the Ground) ground. Transfer Case Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with four-wheel drive vehicles with a a Single Speed Automatic...
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-91 7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off WARNING following the manufacturer's the Ground) instructions. Shifting a four-wheel-drive 8. Release the parking brake only vehicle's transfer case into after the vehicle being towed is N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle firmly attached to the towing to roll even if the transmission is...
Page 442 10-92 Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles WARNING See Parking Brake on with a Two Speed Automatic page 9 44. Transfer Case Shifting a four-wheel-drive Use the following procedure to dolly 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). vehicle's transfer case into tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle...
Page 443: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-93 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high damage the vehicle's finish if they pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible. Exterior Care vehicle.
Page 444 10-94 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Parts Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. clean the tires. with water or chrome polish on Clean rubber blades using lint-free Notice: Using petroleum-based chrome or stainless steel trim,...
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-95 Notice: Chrome wheels and other Steering, Suspension, and Underbody Maintenance chrome trim may be damaged if Chassis Components Use plain water to flush dirt and the vehicle is not washed after debris from the vehicle's underbody. Visually inspect front and rear driving on roads that have been Your dealer or an underbody car suspension and steering system for...
Page 446: Interior Care
10-96 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 447 Vehicle Care 10-97 For solid soils, remove as Interior Glass 5. If the soil is not completely much as possible prior to removed, use a mild soap To clean, use a terry cloth fabric vacuuming. solution followed only by club dampened with water.
Page 448 10-98 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Speaker Covers gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Vacuum around a speaker cover panel. Reflected glare can decrease gently, so that the speaker will not Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield be damaged.
Page 449: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-99 Do not place anything on top of Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for the driver side floor mat. proper floor mat usage. Use only a single floor mat on The original equipment floor WARNING the driver side. mats were designed for the If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 450 10-100 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 451: 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 452 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use The Additional Required WARNING vehicles, maintenance needs Services Severe are for vehicles vary. There may need to be more that are: Performing maintenance work frequent checks and services. Mainly driven in hilly or can be dangerous and can The Additional Required mountainous terrain.
Page 453: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 454 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect fuel system for Check parking brake and See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. automatic transmission park page 10 52. mechanism. See Park Brake and Visually inspect exhaust system P (Park) Mechanism Check on Inspect tire wear.
Page 455 Service and Maintenance 11-5...
Page 456 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance c) Do not directly power wash the d) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal pressure water can overcome the page 10 15.
Page 457 Service and Maintenance 11-7...
Page 458: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance c) Do not directly power wash the Special Application Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Services Severe pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use case fluid.
Page 459: And Care
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care start the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it To avoid break down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
Page 460 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 461 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Your dealer has the required Vehicle Care Wiper Blades equipment to ensure proper To help keep the vehicle looking like Wiper blades need to be cleaned wheel alignment. new, vehicle care products are and kept in good condition to Windshield available from your dealer.
Page 462: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-12 Service and Maintenance 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 463 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678). SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Rear Axle Canada 89021678). ®...
Page 464: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 465: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 466 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 467 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 468 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 469: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 470: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 471 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 472: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 473: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 474 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 475: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
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 476: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Explain your case to your dealer Phone number assistance. However, if a customer service agent, service manager, wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Model year dealer sales agent, or sales the letter should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 477 Monday through Friday, 08:00 to Overseas 1-888-751-5301 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from Please contact the local General El Salvador 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com. 800-0122-6101...
Page 478: Online Owner Center
13-6 Customer Information Chevrolet dealer locator for Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable service nationwide. tools and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) My Showroom: Find and save...
Page 479: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For more information on the limited the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or 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 480: Roadside Assistance
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 481 Roadside Assistance advisor of the program. The Roadside of its term, contact the Chevrolet will help to make arrangements Assistance program is not part Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 482 Roadside Assistance If the vehicle cannot be received Chevrolet dealers. program guidelines. If the costs by the nearest Chevrolet dealer exceed the amount authorized Emergency Towing: Tow to due to scheduling conflicts, the for these services, you must pay...
Page 483 Customer Information 13-11 Complimentary Transportation: If service (subject to availability) an extraordinary nature, you prefer to continue your trip for the person designated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, to the intended destination you to collect your vehicle at the and other cyclonic storms. or return to your place of dealership's location if you or the Vehicle immobilization situations...
Page 484: Scheduling Service Appointments
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled asistencia.chevrolet@gm.com information, see your new vehicle into the service department warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to make immediately, keep driving it until any changes or discontinue the Contacting Roadside Assistance it can be scheduled for service,...
Page 485: Courtesy Transportation Program
Customer Information 13-13 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally If the vehicle requires overnight be completed while you wait. Canada) warranty repairs, and public However, if you are unable To enhance your ownership transportation is used instead of to wait, GM helps to minimize experience, we and our participating...
Page 486: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program repairs diminish the vehicle resale value, and safety performance can Information Your dealer may arrange to provide be compromised in subsequent you with a courtesy rental vehicle or All program options, such as collisions.
Page 487 Customer Information 13-15 performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair If the vehicle is leased, the leasing these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained company may require you to have are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable insurance that ensures repairs with Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any...
Page 488: Service Publications
13-16 Customer Information Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance company is paying for the repairs, Repair Process Driver name, address, and you are not obligated to accept a telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 489: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-17 Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models Reporting Safety to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and Defects service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current and past model GM vehicles. Owner Information Reporting Safety Defects Owner publications are written ORDER TOLL FREE:...
Page 490: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Transport Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA Canada immediately, and notify Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. General Motors of Canada Limited. Chevrolet Customer Washington, D.C. 20590 Call Transport Canada at...
Page 491: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
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 492: Navigation System
13-20 Customer Information GM will not access this data or speaking to an advisor. See OnStar personal information or link with share it with others except: with the Overview on page 14 1 for more any other GM system containing consent of the vehicle owner or, information.
Page 493: Onstar Overview
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands. OnStar Services Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency .
Page 494: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to get a priority connection to an Emergency Advisor available OnStar navigation requires the 24/7 to: Emergency Directions and Connections Get help for an emergency. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Be a Good Samaritan or the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or...
Page 495 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers OnStar ready, then a tone. Cancel Route to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 496 14-4 OnStar Connections End a Call Place a Call Using a Stored Number OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows Push . System responds: Call calls to be made and received from ended. 1. Push . System responds: the vehicle. The vehicle can also OnStar ready.
Page 497 OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information 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 498 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on The available dealer installed TTY your vehicle is in a place where page 13 20 for information 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 499 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 500 14-8 OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the vehicle. Do not add any electrical equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9 85. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate.
Page 501 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Makes an Airbag Exterior ..... 10-93 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-35 Interior .
Page 502 INDEX Auxiliary Devices ....7-30 Braking ......9-4 Carbon Monoxide Axle, Front .
Page 503 INDEX Circuit Breakers ....10-37 Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ....9-3 Cleaning Program ..... 13-13 Delayed Locking .
Page 504 INDEX ® Driving (cont'd) Emergency, OnStar ..14-2 Engine Oil Off-Road ..... . 9-6 Engine Life System .
Page 505 INDEX Fluid Fuel (cont'd) Filling the Tank ....9-63 Automatic Transmission ..10-11 Garage Door Opener ..5-53 Brakes .
Page 506 INDEX Glass Replacement ... 10-32 Heater Glove Box ..... . 4-1 Engine .
Page 507: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lap Belt ..... . . 3-27 Lights (cont'd) Low Fuel Warning Light ..5-24 Cruise Control .
Page 508 INDEX Messages (cont'd) Mirrors (cont'd) Off-Road ..... . . 9-6 Park Tilt ..... .2-19 Engine Cooling System .
Page 509 INDEX Operation, Infotainment Passenger Airbag Status Privacy System ......7-3 Indicator ..... 5-17 Radio Frequency Ordering Passenger Sensing System .
Page 510 i-10 INDEX Rear Climate Control Records Reporting Safety Defects System ....8-10, 8-11 Maintenance ....11-15 Canadian Government .
Page 511 INDEX i-11 Seats (cont'd) Service (cont'd) Heated and Ventilated Front . . . 3-9 Maintenance, General Safety Belts ....3-19 Heated, Rear ....3-10 Information .
Page 512 i-12 INDEX Start Assist, Hills ....9-44 Symbols ......iv Tires (cont'd) Inflation Monitor System .
Page 513 INDEX i-13 Towing (cont'd) Vehicle Identification Recreational Vehicle ..10-87 Service Parts Identification Ultrasonic Parking Assist ..9-51 Trailer ......9-70 Label .
Page 514 i-14 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-51 Windows ..... . 2-20 Power ......2-20 Windshield Wiper/Washer .

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Restraints

Head Restraints

Reclining Seatbacks

Lumbar Adjustment

Power Seat Adjustment

Front Seats

Memory Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Third Row Seats

Airbag System

Child Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Automatic Headlamp

Daytime Running

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Fog Lamps

Auxiliary

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Introduction

Infotainment

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Engine Exhaust

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

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