Page 1 2012 GMC Canyon Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Driving and Operating .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 GMC Canyon Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information ..11-1 Vehicle Identification .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, and CANYON Motors of Canada Limited for GMC P.O.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Charging System : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Engine Coolant Temperature and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance Adjustment ....1-10 Traction Control Interior Lighting ....1-10 System (TCS) .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Manual Transmission shown, Automatic Transmission similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Climate Control Systems
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 3. G. Parking Brake on page 9 41. Initial Drive B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. H. Data Link Connector (DLC) Information See Turn and Lane-Change (Out of View). See Malfunction Signals on page 6 4. Indicator Lamp on page 5 12.
Page 10: Door Locks
In Brief Door Locks Power Door Locks Manual Door Locks Lock or unlock the doors from the outside with the key in the driver or front passenger door or press the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 11 In Brief Safety Locks (Crew Cab) Tailgate Windows If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it Manual Windows may have rear door safety locks on the rear doors. With this feature, the rear doors are locked so they cannot be opened from the inside. Open the tailgate by pulling up on the outside handle while pulling the Use the window crank to open and...
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Power Windows Express-Down Window Seat Adjustment Windows with an express-down Manual Seats feature allow the window to be lowered fully without pressing and holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the first position, and the window opens a small amount. Press the switch down fully and the window goes all the way down.
Page 13: Heated Seats
In Brief Power Seats Use the vertical control to adjust the Heated Seats seatback. See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 3 and Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4 for more information. Power Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if available: If available, the switches are on the outboard sides of the front seats.
Page 14: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belts Passenger Sensing Adjustment System Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system, for all occupants are installed and if equipped, will turn off the right adjusted properly. front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
Page 15: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief Mirror Adjustment 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to Exterior Mirrors move the mirror to the desired direction. 3. Return the selector switch to the center position once the mirrors United States are adjusted.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Interior Mirror Steering Wheel To adjust: Adjustment 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull On vehicles with a manual inside the lever toward you. rearview mirror, the mirror can be adjusted by holding it in the center 2.
Page 17: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-11 Reading Lamps Exterior Lighting For more information, see: Press the lens on the lamps to turn Exterior Lamp Controls on each reading lamp on or off. page 6 1. These lamps will not come on with Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) the dome lamps.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer N: For adjustable interval wipes, Windshield Washer: Push the turn the band up for more frequent paddle on top of the turn signal/lane wipes or down for less frequent change lever to spray washer fluid wipes.
Page 19: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-13 Climate Controls The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel. Use these buttons to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. 2 (Two-Wheel High): Use for driving in most street and highway situations.
Page 20: Vehicle Features
1-14 In Brief N (Neutral): Use the N (Neutral) Vehicle Features position only when towing the vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Radio(s) Towing on page 10 85. 4 (Four-Wheel High): Use when extra traction is needed in most off-road situations. 4 (Four-Wheel Low): Use this position to deliver extra torque to all four wheels.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Setting the Clock Satellite Radio TUNE : Turn to select radio stations. To set the time and date for the XM is a satellite radio service based radio with CD (MP3/WMA): SEEK : Press to go to the in the 48 contiguous United States previous or to the next station and and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Cruise Control Driver Information Power Outlets Center (DIC) The accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment, The DIC is located on the such as a cell phone or MP3 player. instrument panel cluster. It displays the status of many vehicle systems The vehicle may have an accessory and enables some features to be...
Page 23: Maintenance
In Brief 1-17 ® Performance and StabiliTrak System Maintenance The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The Traction Control system turns on automatically every System (TCS) time the vehicle is started. The TPMS warning light alerts you The traction control system limits To turn off both traction control to a significant loss in pressure of...
Page 24: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Avoid idling the engine for long Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 with the engine off. periods of time. As the owner of a new GMC, you 2. Press and release the stem in When road and weather are automatically enrolled in the the lower center of the conditions are appropriate, use Roadside Assistance program.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 ® Roadside Assistance and OnStar OnStar : Push this red emergency (U.S. and Canada) button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar Emergency If you have an active OnStar Advisors. subscription, press the button : Push this button for hands free, and the current GPS location will be voice activated calling and to give sent to an OnStar advisor who will...
Page 26 1-20 In Brief For a full description of OnStar hardware. The vehicle must have a Your Responsibility services and system limitations, see working electrical system and Increase the volume of the radio the OnStar Owner's Guide in the adequate battery power for the if the OnStar Advisor cannot be glove box.
Page 27: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Exterior Mirrors Rear Doors ....2-7 Convex Mirrors ....2-12 Windows Tailgate .
Page 28: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks If locked out of your vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. Keys and Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program WARNING (Mexico) on page 13 9. With an active OnStar subscription, Leaving children in a vehicle with an OnStar Advisor may remotely...
Page 29: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows Check the location. Other If a door is open or ajar when vehicles or objects may be LOCK is pressed, the horn sounds blocking the signal. several times to let you know the doors did not lock and the content Check the transmitter's battery.
Page 30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: Door Locks the Vehicle WARNING Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a Unlocked doors can be transmitter is lost or stolen, a dangerous. replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer.
Page 31: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle has power door locks injuries or even death from and the remote keyless entry heat stroke. Always lock the system, it has an automatic vehicle whenever leaving it. lock/unlock feature.
Page 32: Lockout Protection
Keys, Doors, and Windows Lockout Protection Safety Locks (Crew Cab) To engage the safety locks: 1. Open one of the rear doors. If the vehicle has power door locks, If the vehicle is a crew cab model, it this feature protects you from may have rear door safety locks.
Page 33: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors Tailgate Rear Doors WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride on the tailgate, even when the vehicle is operated at low speeds. People riding on the tailgate can easily lose their balance and fall in response to vehicle maneuvers.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Tailgate Removal When the larger part of the hole To partially lower the tailgate: on the bracket is over the bolt, 1. With the tailgate fully open, lift To remove the tailgate: slide the bracket off of the bolt. up slightly on the entire tailgate 1.
Page 35: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows When the larger part of the hole Vehicle Security If the LOCK button on the RKE on the bracket is over the bolt, transmitter is pressed, but a door is This vehicle has theft-deterrent slide the bracket off the bolt. open, the horn will chirp six times.
Page 36: Canada Only
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Here is how to avoid setting off the 2. Unlock the door with the manual Immobilizer Operation alarm by accident: door lock and open the door. (PASS-Key III+ This should set off the alarm. If you do not want to activate Canada Only) the theft-deterrent system, the 3.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 When trying to start the vehicle, have new ones made. Two current The security light turns off once if the engine does not start and the driver's keys are required to the key has been programmed. security light comes on, there may program additional keys.
Page 38: Exterior Mirrors
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Immobilizer Operation If the engine does not start after Exterior Mirrors three tries, the vehicle needs (Passlock U.S. Only) service. Convex Mirrors ® Passlock is a passive If the engine is running and the theft-deterrent system that enables security light comes on, the engine WARNING fuel if the vehicle is started with...
Page 39: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Manually fold the mirrors inward to To adjust the power mirrors: Interior Mirrors prevent damage when going 1. Move the selector switch to the through an automatic car wash. To L (left) or R (right) to choose the Manual Rearview Mirror fold, push the mirrors toward the driver or passenger mirror.
Page 40: Windows
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows ® The mirror may also have OnStar Temperature Display Windows and/or a compass and outside (On/Off) : Press temperature display. depending on the mirror, press WARNING Control buttons for the OnStar turn the display on or off. system are at the bottom of the Leaving children, helpless adults, To adjust between Fahrenheit and...
Page 41: Power Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Manual Windows Power Windows WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons. Children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move.
Page 42 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down Window Window Lockout (Crew Cab) Windows with an express-down feature allow the window to be lowered fully without pressing and holding the switch. Press the front of the switch to the first position, and the window opens a small amount.
Page 43: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Rear Windows Sun Visors Sliding Rear Window Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the If the vehicle has this feature, center mount to pivot to the side squeeze the latch in the center of window, or to extend along the rod, the window and slide the glass to if available.
Page 44 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 45: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-18 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-18 Older Children ....3-33 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 46: Head Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints On some crew cab models, the vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can...
Page 47: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Power Seat Adjustment Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a To adjust the seat: pedal when you do not want to.
Page 48: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints To adjust the seatback, see Power Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks Reclining Seatbacks under Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 4. WARNING Lumbar Adjustment Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be Manual Lumbar dangerous.
Page 49 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) WARNING For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the You can lose control of the seatback upright. Then sit well vehicle if you try to adjust a back in the seat and wear the manual driver seat while the safety belt properly.
Page 50: Storage
Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Seatback Latches WARNING make sure it is locked. The vehicle may have front Power Reclining Seatbacks If either seatback is not locked, it seatbacks that fold forward for easy could move forward in a sudden access to the rear seats or the stop or crash.
Page 51: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats This feature will heat the cushion and back of the seats. Press the top of the switch for WARNING the high setting. If you cannot feel temperature Press the bottom of the switch change or pain to the skin, the for the low setting.
Page 52: Rear Seats (Crew Cab)
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The rear seat storage compartments To store the seat: must be closed before folding the 1. Secure the safety belt buckle to seat down. See Rear Storage on Rear Seats the inboard side of the seat with page 4 2.
Page 53 Seats and Restraints To fold a rear seatback: To return a seatback to the upright position: 1. Lift the seatback up and push it rearward. WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there.
Page 54: Safety Belts
3-10 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the seatback to Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) make sure it is locked in place. This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride properly.
Page 55: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-11 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 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-12 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the if equipped, which has a lap belt. shoulder and across the chest. See Lap Belt on page 3 17 for more These parts of the body are best information. able to take belt restraining The following instructions explain forces.
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Engaging the child restraint Position the release button on It may be necessary to pull locking feature in the right front the buckle so that the safety belt stitching on the safety belt seating position may affect the could be quickly unbuckled if through the latch plate to fully passenger sensing system,...
Page 58 3-14 Seats and Restraints Before a door is closed, be sure the Safety Belt Pretensioners belt is out of the way. If a door is This vehicle has safety belt slammed against a safety belt, pretensioners for front outboard damage can occur to both the belt occupants.
Page 59 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides for the rear outside positions. If not, they are available through your dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 60: Safety Belt Use During
3-16 Seats and Restraints 4. Buckle, position, and release the WARNING safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash.
Page 61: Lap Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Lap Belt Buckle, position, and release it the same way as the lap part of a This section is only for the lap belt. lap-shoulder belt. To learn how to wear a lap-shoulder belt, see Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3 12.
Page 62: Safety System Check
3-18 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender Look for any other loose or WARNING (Continued) damaged safety belt system parts If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten that might keep a safety belt system provide adequate protection. around you, you should use it. from doing its job.
Page 63: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-19 After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All of the airbags in your vehicle will safety belts may not be necessary. have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that in the trim or on an attached label airbags: were used during any crash may...
Page 64 3-20 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag when Anyone who is up against, or very it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 65: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-21 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an The right front passenger's airbag is electrical problem.
Page 66: When Should An Airbag
3-22 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING Inflate? If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal airbag might not inflate properly or near-frontal crashes to help or it might force the object into reduce the potential for severe that person causing severe injury...
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to Your vehicle may or may not have different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear roof-rail airbags. See Airbag System example: impacts, or in many side impacts. on page 3 19.
Page 68: Inflate
3-24 Seats and Restraints What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement Inflate? Restrain? to safety belts. In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or What Will You See after system sends an electrical signal near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-25 door lock. The interior lamps and Additional windshield breakage may WARNING hazard warning flashers will also occur from the right front deactivate after approximately passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there 15 minutes. Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air.
Page 70: Passenger Sensing
3-26 Seats and Restraints Let only qualified technicians conditions. The driver airbag is not work on the airbag system. affected by the passenger sensing Improper service can mean that system. the airbag system will not work The passenger sensing system properly.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-27 We recommend that rear facing The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) child restraints not be transported in designed to turn off the right front the vehicle, even if the airbag is off. passenger airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing A label on your sun visor says, The right front passenger seat is...
Page 72 3-28 Seats and Restraints When the passenger sensing frontal airbag, depending upon the If the On Indicator is Lit for a system has turned off the right front person's seating posture and body Child Restraint passenger frontal airbag, the off build.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 3-29 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint and restarting the from the seat, such as blankets, Adult Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, cushions, seat covers, seat turn the vehicle off.
Page 74: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-30 Seats and Restraints If the shoulder portion of the belt is WARNING WARNING pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature will be Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the engaged. This may unintentionally passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the cause the passenger sensing...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-31 keep the airbag system from Any object, such as an Q: Because I have a disability, working properly. Changing or aftermarket seat heater or a I have to get my vehicle moving any parts of the front comfort enhancing pad or modified.
Page 76: Airbag System Check
3-32 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 77: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-33 Child Restraints booster. Use a booster seat with a Q: What is the proper way to lap-shoulder belt until the child wear safety belts? passes the fit test below: Older Children A: An older child should wear a Sit all the way back on the seat.
Page 78 3-34 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child The child could move too far restraint system or infant restraint forward increasing the chance of system secured in a rear seating position.
Page 79: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-35 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts WARNING (Continued) offer protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children For example, in a crash at only and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants...
Page 80 3-36 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 81: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-37 The harness system holds the infant WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the the rest of its body. In a crash, injuries. To reduce the risk of restraint.
Page 82 3-38 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child the LATCH system. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children Restraint in the Vehicle (LATCH System) on page 3 41 for more information. Children can be WARNING endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in A child can be seriously injured the vehicle.
Page 83: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-39 In some areas of the United States Securing the Child Within the Where to Put the and Canada, Certified Child Child Restraint Restraint Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, WARNING and demonstrate how to correctly children and infants are safer when use and install child restraints.
Page 84 3-40 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) WARNING A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee A child in a child restraint in the restraint can be seriously that an airbag will not center front seat can be badly injured or killed if the right front deploy under some unusual injured or killed by the frontal...
Page 85: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-41 instructions on how to install a child Wherever you install a child restraint, following the instructions restraint in the right front seat restraint, be sure to secure the child that came with that restraint, and position. restraint properly.
Page 86 3-42 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower To assist in locating the lower anchors, place your hand in a anchors, place your hand in a Anchor Locations palm-up position and reach up palm-up position and reach up between the seat cushion and the between the seat cushion and the...
Page 88 3-44 Seats and Restraints Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Some top tether anchors have covers. To assist in locating the covered top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is on the cover.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 90: System
3-46 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING (Continued) Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child children cannot reach them. Pull restraint to a single anchor. the shoulder belt all the way out WARNING Attaching more than one child of the retractor to set the lock,...
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-47 Crew Cab Rear Seat 2. If the child restraint 2.2. Route the top tether manufacturer's instructions according to your child recommend that the top tether restraint instructions and be attached, attach the top the following instructions: tether to the top tether anchor (A).
Page 92 3-48 Seats and Restraints 3. Attach and tighten the lower To check, grasp the child attachments to the lower restraint at the LATCH path and anchors. If the child restraint attempt to move it side to side does not have lower and back and forth.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-49 attachments or the desired 2. If the child restraint manufacturer 2.2. Route the top tether (A) seating position does not have recommends that the top tether through the loop (B) at the lower anchors, secure the child be attached, attach and tighten top of the seatback to restraint with the top tether and...
Page 94 3-50 Seats and Restraints Right Front Seat Regular/ 2. If the child restraint 2.3. Route the top tether manufacturer's instructions according to your child Extended Cab without Rear recommend that the top tether restraint instructions and Seats be attached, attach and tighten the following instructions: The vehicle has a right front the top tether to the top tether...
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Center Front Seat Regular/ Extended Cab without Rear Seats For vehicles without rear seats, manufacturers are required to provide top tether anchors for all non-driver seating positions and instructions for using those anchors. Even if a top tether anchor is If the position you are using If the position you are using available, you should not install a...
Page 96: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-52 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a WARNING rear seating position, study the If your child restraint does not have...
Page 97 Seats and Restraints 3-53 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 98: Position)
3-54 Seats and Restraints 7. Tighten the top tether. See Securing Child Restraints In addition, some larger child Lower Anchors and Tethers for restraints, if installed in the center (Center Front Seat Children (LATCH System) on front seating position, may interfere Position) page 3 41.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Do not secure a child seat in a 2. Move the passenger seat so that 5. If the child restraint manufacturer position without a top tether anchor the seat and seatback are recommends using a top tether if a national or local law requires aligned with the driver seat and anchor, attach the top tether on...
Page 100 3-56 Seats and Restraints 5.2. Route the top tether over 6. Pick up the latch plate on the 9. Tighten the top tether. Follow the the center seatback or center position lap safety belt, child restraint manufacturer's folding armrest, if equipped. and run the lap safety belt instructions.
Page 101: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-57 Securing Child Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) (Right Front Seat Position) A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front under some unusual seat is a safer place to secure a...
Page 102 3-58 Seats and Restraints If your child restraint has the LATCH 1. Move the seat as far back as it Position the release button on system, see Lower Anchors and will go before securing the the buckle so that the safety belt Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-59 attach the top tether to the and feed the shoulder belt back If the vehicle is equipped with the top tether anchor. Refer to the into the retractor. When installing passenger sensing system, and instructions that came with the a forward-facing child restraint, it when the passenger sensing system child restraint and to Lower...
Page 104 3-60 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 105: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage For vehicles that are an extended cab or crew cab model, the vehicle Compartments also has two rear cupholders. On crew cab models, the cupholders Storage Compartments Glove Box are located at the front end of the Glove Box .
Page 106: Rear Storage
Storage Rear Storage Extended cab models might have storage compartments under the rear seats. To open a storage box, unhook the Lift the lid from the center area to bottom and lift the latches on each access the storage box. side of the storage box.
Page 107: Center Console Storage
Storage Center Console Storage For vehicles with bench seats, there may be a center armrest storage area. Lift up on the upper tab located at the front of the armrest to release the latch to open. For vehicles with bucket seats or uplevel packages, the vehicle may have a two-tiered center armrest storage area.
Page 108 Storage NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 109 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . . 5-9 Vehicle Messages ... 5-22 Controls Safety Belt Reminders .
Page 110: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Controls To adjust: Windshield Wiper/Washer 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull Steering Wheel the lever toward you. Adjustment 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.
Page 111: Compass
Instruments and Controls Move the band to one of the Windshield Washer Compass following positions: Compass Operation WARNING (Mist): For a single wipe, move the band to and then release it. Press or depending on the In freezing weather, do not use For several wipes, hold the band on mirror, press once to turn the...
Page 112: Clock
Instruments and Controls The compass does not display To adjust for compass variance: Clock the correct heading and the 1. Find the current location and compass zone variance is set AM-FM Radio variance zone number on the correctly. following zone map. Press and hold HR until the correct To calibrate, CAL must be displayed hour displays.
Page 113: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls press and hold the HR and MN When adding electrical equipment, WARNING buttons, at the same time, for be sure to follow the proper another two seconds. If the time installation instructions included Power is always supplied to the is not available from the station, with the equipment.
Page 114: Ashtrays
Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Gauges, and The vehicle may have a removable Waiting to do repairs can be costly ashtray and cigarette lighter. and even dangerous. Indicators The ashtray is located in the center Chime Level Adjustment...
Page 115: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Automatic Transmission 2.9L Shown, Metric, Manual Transmission, 3.7L and 5.3L Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 116: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The vehicle has a trip odometer that vehicle's speed in either kilometers indicates how far the vehicle has per hour (km/h) or miles per been driven since the trip odometer hour (mph).
Page 117: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder indicate a problem with the vehicle's Light fuel gauge: At the gas station, the gas pump When the engine is started, a chime shuts off before the gauge sounds for several seconds to...
Page 118: Airbag Readiness Light
5-10 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on Reminder Light if an object is put on the seat such For vehicles equipped with the as a briefcase, handbag, grocery passenger safety belt reminder bag, laptop or other electronic light, several seconds after the...
Page 119: Indicator
Instruments and Controls 5-11 If there is a problem with the airbag or either the on or off symbol to let system, an airbag Driver Information you know the status of the right front Center (DIC) message can also passenger frontal airbag. come on.
Page 120: Charging System Light
5-12 Instruments and Controls If it does not, have the vehicle are at acceptable levels, to produce WARNING serviced by your dealer. a cleaner environment. This light comes on when the vehicle is The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever placed in ON/RUN, as a check to engine starts.
Page 121 Instruments and Controls 5-13 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.
Page 122 5-14 Instruments and Controls stalling when the vehicle is Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass changed into gear, misfiring, inspection if: Maintenance Programs hesitation on acceleration, The malfunction indicator lamp is Some local governments may have or stumbling on acceleration. on with the engine running, or if programs to inspect the on-vehicle These conditions might go away...
Page 123: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake WARNING (Continued) system warning light comes on Light when the parking brake is set. See crash. If the light is still on after Parking Brake on page 9 41 for The vehicle brake system consists the vehicle has been pulled off more information.
Page 124: Off Light
5-16 Instruments and Controls ® If the ABS light stays on, turn the StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System ignition off. If the light comes on ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light while driving, stop as soon as it is safely possible and turn the ignition off.
Page 125: Tire Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 If the StabiliTrak system and TCS When the Light Is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light light comes on and stays on while This indicates that one or more of driving and a TRACTION FAULT or the tires are significantly SERVICE STAB SYS message underinflated.
Page 126: Security Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls This light comes on briefly while High-Beam On Light Cruise Control Light starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light then goes off.
Page 127: Center (Dic)
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Information Displays such as the odometer and trip To reset the trip odometer, press odometer, engine oil life reset, and hold the reset stem until the and personalization features that display returns to zero. Driver Information are explained in the following Engine Oil Life System Center (DIC)
Page 128 5-20 Instruments and Controls Personalization Features 6. To exit the language selection, 4. Once the desired mode is shown momentarily press and release on the DIC display, briefly press Language the reset stem. All DIC the reset stem to set your messages will now display in the choice.
Page 129 Instruments and Controls 5-21 On vehicles with a manual To set your choice for this feature: The following are the available transmission, this mode locks all of modes: 1. With the engine off, turn the key the doors when the vehicle speed is to LOCK/OFF.
Page 130: Vehicle Messages
5-22 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages The following are the possible Brake System Messages messages that can be displayed ABS (Antilock Brake System) Messages are displayed on the DIC and some information about them. to notify the driver that the status of FAULT Battery Voltage and the vehicle has changed and that...
Page 131: Door Ajar Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-23 FLUID Door Ajar Messages ENG (Engine) HOT This message displays if the brake This message displays when the DOORS fluid is low. Check the brake fluid as engine coolant temperature is hot. This message displays when one or soon as possible and have your Check the engine coolant more of the doors is ajar.
Page 132: Engine Power Messages
5-24 Instruments and Controls soon as possible. Press and release LOW FUEL the reset stem to acknowledge the This message displays when the oil This message displays if the level of message and clear it from the pressure is low. See Engine Oil fuel in the vehicle is low.
Page 133: Service Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-25 STAB (Stability) SYS TRACTION FAULT Tire Messages (System) OFF This message will display if there is LOW TIRE a problem with the TCS. Have your This message displays when the This message displays if a low tire vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 134: Transmission Messages
5-26 Instruments and Controls SERV (Service) TPM Transmission Messages (Tire Pressure Monitor) SERV (Service) 4WD This message displays if a part on (Four-Wheel Drive) the Tire Pressure Monitor System This message displays when there (TPMS) is not working properly. The is a problem with the transfer case tire pressure light also flashes and control system.
Page 135: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting AUTO: Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the following: Exterior Lamp Controls Exterior Lighting Sidemarker Lamps Exterior Lamp Controls ..6-1 Taillamps Exterior Lamps Off Parking Lamps Reminder .
Page 136: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass Reminder Low-Beam Changer This feature lets you use the high-beam headlamps to signal If a door is open, a reminder chime Headlamp High/Low Beam a driver in front of you that you sounds when the headlamps or Changer: Push the turn signal/ want to pass.
Page 137: Daytime Running
Lighting Daytime Running The taillamps, sidemarkers, and The vehicle has a light sensor other lamps will not be on. The located on the top of the instrument Lamps (DRL) instrument panel will not be lit up panel. Do not cover the sensor, either.
Page 138: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change garage, the automatic headlamp Signals system will come on immediately. Once the vehicle leaves the garage, it will take about 1 minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
Page 139: Fog Lamps
Lighting If after signaling a turn or a lane Fog Lamps Exterior Cargo Lamps change the arrows flash rapidly or The cargo lamps (if equipped) can do not come on, a signal bulb may be used if more light is needed in be burned out.
Page 140: Interior Lighting
Lighting Press to turn the cargo lamps on Interior Lighting Dome Lamps and off. The dome lamps come on when any The dome lamps must be on for the Instrument Panel door is opened. cargo lamps to come on. See Dome Illumination Control To manually turn on the dome Lamps on page 6 6.
Page 141: Lighting Features
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge is low, the voltage is raised slightly The dome lamp override button is to quickly bring the charge back up. located below the exterior lamps Exit Lighting When the state of charge is high, control.
Page 142: Battery Power Protection
Lighting A high electrical load occurs when Normally, these actions occur in Battery Power Protection several of the following are on, such steps or levels, without being This feature shuts off the dome as: headlamps, high beams, fog noticeable. In rare cases at the lamp if it is left on for more than lamps, rear window defogger, highest levels of corrective action,...
Page 143: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 3. Determine which radio the vehicle has and read the following pages to Introduction Notice: Contact your dealer become familiar with its features.
Page 144: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System The vehicle has Retained Operation Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 26 for more information. Theft-Deterrent Feature ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the radio.
Page 145 Infotainment System (Volume): Turn to increase or to decrease the volume. DISPL (Display): When the ignition is turned off, press to display the time. For RDS, press the DISPL knob to change what displays while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station frequency, PTY (program type), and the name of the program...
Page 146 Infotainment System AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) 2. Press and hold the Automatic volume automatically To adjust the bass or treble: button to increase adjusts the audio system to make or to decrease the tone. 1. Press and release the AUDIO up for road and wind noise while knob until BASS (bass) or TREB driving.
Page 147 Infotainment System To return to the manual mode, press 2. Press and hold the AUDIO To adjust the balance or fade to the the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM button for more than middle position: displays. Then manually adjust the two seconds until a beep 1.
Page 148: Radio
Infotainment System LOC (Locked): This message Radio To scan preset stations, press ® displays when the THEFTLOCK and hold SEEK for more than system has locked up. Take the four seconds until two beeps sound. AM-FM Radio vehicle to your dealer for service. The radio goes to the first preset Finding a Station station, plays for a few seconds,...
Page 149 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) Radio Data System (RDS) that causes the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, BAND: Press to switch between The Radio with CD (MP3/WMA) contact the radio station. FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if has an RDS system.
Page 150 Infotainment System INFO (Information): If the current TRAF (Traffic): TRAF displays Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station station has a message, the when the station tuned to information symbol or INFO broadcasts traffic announcements. To select and find a PTY station: displays.
Page 151 Infotainment System If the radio cannot find the desired frequency, PTY (program type), Setting Preset Stations program type, NONE displays and and the name of the program If the radio does not have XM, up to the radio returns to the last tuned (if available).
Page 152: Satellite Radio
7-10 Infotainment System Satellite Radio 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob again, to song or channel: Artist, Song Title, select a PTY. Category or PTY, Channel Number/ Satellite Radio Service Channel Name. 3. Once the desired PTY displays, XM is a satellite radio service that press the SEEK / TYPE button TUNE : Turn to select XM...
Page 153 Infotainment System 7-11 Setting Preset Channels Updating: The encryption code in Unauth: This channel is blocked or the receiver is being updated, and cannot be received with your XM If the radio has XM, up to no action is required. This process Subscription package.
Page 154: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System message is received after having Satellite Radio Service your vehicle serviced, check with The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives your dealer. greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from Radio ID: If this message is night.
Page 155: Fixed Mast Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 Fixed Mast Antenna Audio Players load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot The fixed mast antenna can free of foreign materials, liquids, CD Player withstand most car washes without and debris.
Page 156 7-14 Infotainment System If the surface of a CD is soiled, take The CD player can play the smaller when each track starts to play. a soft, lint free cloth or dampen a 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Press again to turn off random play.
Page 157 Infotainment System 7-15 BAND: Press to listen to the radio and album are displayed by the depth of the folders to a minimum in when a CD is playing. The inactive radio when recorded using ID3 order to keep down the complexity CD remains inside the radio for tags version 1 and 2.
Page 158 7-16 Infotainment System beneath them, the player advances Order of Play default display. See DISPL (display) to the next folder in the file structure later in this section for more Tracks are played in the following that contains compressed audio information.
Page 159 Infotainment System 7-17 Playing an MP3/WMA 6 RDM (Random): To play the 2 FLD (Next Folder): Press this tracks in random order in the current button to go to the first track in the Insert a CD partway into the slot, folder or playlist, press and release next folder.
Page 160 7-18 Infotainment System next track. Pressing either SEEK pressing this knob within disappears from the display when arrow for more than two seconds two seconds takes you to the the information in the ID3 tag has searches the previous or next tracks next display mode.
Page 161: Phone
Infotainment System 7-19 You are driving on a very rough Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone road. When the road becomes The system may not work with smoother, the CD should play. all cell phones. See Pairing a Bluetooth Phone in this section for more The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, information.
Page 162 7-20 Infotainment System Vehicles with a Bluetooth system When to Speak: A short tone (Push To Talk) : Press to can use a Bluetooth capable cell sounds after the system responds answer incoming calls, to confirm phone with a Hands Free Profile to indicating when it is waiting for a system information, and to start make and receive phone calls.
Page 163 Infotainment System 7-21 The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. Phones with instructions and a four digit Personal Identification Pairing only needs to be The system can list all cell phones Number (PIN).
Page 164 7-22 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and release the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 2.
Page 165 Infotainment System 7-23 3. Say each digit, one at a time, Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call Command that you want to store. After The list command will list all the each digit is entered, the system stored numbers and name tags. 1.
Page 166 7-24 Infotainment System To hear all of the numbers Receiving a Call Three Way Calling recognized by the system, say When an incoming call is received, Three Way Calling must be Verify at any time. the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the Bluetooth phone tone is heard in the vehicle.
Page 167 Infotainment System 7-25 Muting a Call To Transfer Audio From the This feature can be used to verbally Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone access contacts stored in the cell During a call, all sounds from inside phone. During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the vehicle: person on the other end of the call...
Page 168 7-26 Infotainment System Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information During a Call ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth 1. Press . The system responds SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks Ready, followed by a tone.
Page 169: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Air Vents Air Vents ..... . 8-3 A.
Page 170 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn the (Bi-Level): Air is divided (Defrost): This mode clears knob clockwise or counterclockwise between the instrument panel the windshield of fog or frost more to increase or decrease the outlets and floor and side window quickly.
Page 171: Air Vents
Climate Controls There might be a slight change in Air Vents (Recirculation): Press to turn engine performance when the air the recirculation mode on or off. An Use the thumbwheel on the outlets conditioning compressor shuts off indicator light on the button comes to change the direction of the and turns on again.
Page 172 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 173 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Brakes New Vehicle Break-In ..9-22 Antilock Brake Operating Ignition Positions ... . 9-23 System (ABS) ....9-40 Starting the Engine .
Page 174 Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not read, Towing Driving Information take notes, or look up General Towing information on phones or Information ....9-53 Distracted Driving other electronic devices.
Page 175: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Avoid stressful conversations Defensive Driving Drunk Driving while driving, whether with a Defensive driving means always Death and injury associated with passenger or on a cell phone. expect the unexpected. The first drinking and driving is a global step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy.
Page 176: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the Curve Tips vehicle is being driven, brake Take curves at a reasonable Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the speed. are important factors in helping to brakes.
Page 177: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel to If the vehicle starts to slide, follow go straight down the roadway. these suggestions: Ease your foot off the Loss of Control accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the Skidding vehicle to go.
Page 178: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Read all the information about Controlling the vehicle is the key to acceleration, or braking, four-wheel-drive vehicles in this successful off-road driving. One of including reducing vehicle speed manual. the best ways to control the vehicle by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 179 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Driving on Hills the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving Driving safely on hills requires good on page 9 16 and Tires on judgment and an understanding of page 10 45.
Page 180 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving on hills: WARNING (Continued) backward with either the Use a low gear and keep a firm transmission or transfer case in grip on the steering wheel. for a manual transmission. Shift N (Neutral).
Page 181 Driving and Operating The vehicle can roll If the vehicle stalls on a hill: incline puts more weight on the backward quickly and you downhill wheels which could 1. Apply the brakes to stop the could lose control. cause a downhill slide or a vehicle, and then apply the rollover.
Page 182 9-10 Driving and Operating Traction is reduced on hard packed WARNING WARNING (Continued) snow and ice and it is easy to lose control. Reduce vehicle speed when Getting out of the vehicle on the water, it can still wash away the driving on hard packed snow downhill side when stopped ground from under your tires.
Page 183: 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, vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates or chassis, or under the hood.
Page 184: 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 to Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 185: 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 186 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 187: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-15 If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to get Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions It Out Slowly and cautiously spin the causes a rocking motion that could Turn the steering wheel left and wheels to free the vehicle when free the vehicle.
Page 188: 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 189 Driving and Operating 9-17 Tire and Loading Information above the door latch post. The WARNING Label Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of Do not load the vehicle any occupant seating positions (A), heavier than the Gross and the maximum vehicle Vehicle Weight Rating capacity weight (B) in kilograms (GVWR), or either the...
Page 190 9-18 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity is Load Limit 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Locate the statement The combined weight of Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 191 Driving and Operating 9-19 cargo, and any accessories or equipment added to your vehicle after it left the factory should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Certification/Tire Label Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 192 9-20 Driving and Operating will have the Certification/Tire If the load is heavy, it should be Using heavier suspension label attached to the edge of the spread out. components to get added driver side, extended cab door, durability might not change your Similar appearing vehicles may below the door latch post.
Page 193 Driving and Operating 9-21 There is also important loading Any load that extends beyond WARNING information for off-road driving in the vehicle's taillamp area must be properly marked according to this manual. See Loading Your Things you put inside the under local laws and regulations.
Page 194: Truck-Camper Loading
9-22 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for A reinforcement kit for mounting Starting and the first 322 km (200 miles) or a toolbox is recommended. See Operating so. During this time the new your dealer. brake linings are not yet broken in.
Page 195: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-23 Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is can be done while the vehicle is stopped, turn the ignition switch to moving. After shifting to neutral, LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off.
Page 196: Starting The Engine
9-24 Driving and Operating On vehicles with an automatic can also be used for service and Starting the Engine transmission, the shift lever must be diagnostics, and to verify the proper Place the transmission in the in P (Park) to turn the ignition switch operation of the malfunction proper gear.
Page 197 Driving and Operating 9-25 Starting Procedure 15 seconds to prevent cranking maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at motor damage. To prevent gear least 15 seconds between each 1. With your foot off the accelerator damage, this system also try, to allow the cranking motor pedal, turn the ignition key to prevents cranking if the engine to cool.
Page 198: Engine Heater
9-26 Driving and Operating Engine Heater Retained Accessory WARNING Power (RAP) The engine coolant heater can Plugging the cord into an provide easier starting and better These vehicle accessories can be ungrounded outlet could cause an fuel economy during engine used for up to 20 minutes after the electrical shock.
Page 199: Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)
Driving and Operating 9-27 Shifting Into Park Leaving the Vehicle With the WARNING Engine Running (Automatic (Automatic Transmission) Transmission) If you have four-wheel drive, the vehicle will be free to roll even WARNING WARNING if the shift lever is in P (Park) It can be dangerous to get out of the transfer case is in Neutral.
Page 200: Shifting Out Of Park (Automatic Transmission)
9-28 Driving and Operating regular brake pedal down. Then, When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock control system is see if you can move the shift lever the shift lever out of P (Park) before designed to do the following: away from P (Park) without first you release the parking brake.
Page 201: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-29 To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking (Manual Parking over Things following: Transmission) That Burn 1. Apply the brake pedal. If the vehicle has a manual WARNING 2. Move the shift lever to the transmission, before you get out of desired position.
Page 202: Engine Exhaust
9-30 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon to, here are some things to know.
Page 203: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-31 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of Four-wheel drive vehicles with the the vehicle if the automatic transfer case in N (Neutral) will transmission shift lever is not fully allow the vehicle to roll, even if in P (Park) with the parking brake the automatic transmission shift firmly set.
Page 204 9-32 Driving and Operating could discharge the battery over a Make sure the shift lever is fully in WARNING period of time. If you need to leave P (Park) before starting the engine. the key in the ignition but not in The vehicle has an automatic It is dangerous to get out of the LOCK/OFF for an extended period,...
Page 205 Driving and Operating 9-33 To rock your vehicle back and forth Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or 3 (Third): This position is also used to get out of snow, ice, or sand N (Neutral) with the engine for normal driving. However, it without damaging the transmission, running at high speed may reduces vehicle speed more than...
Page 206: Manual Transmission
9-34 Driving and Operating 1 (First): This position reduces Manual Transmission You can shift into 1 (First) when vehicle speed even more than you are going less than 30 km/h 2 (Second) without using the brakes. (20 mph). If you have come to a You can use it on very steep hills, complete stop and it is hard to shift or in deep snow or mud.
Page 207: Four-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating 9-35 To stop, let up on the accelerator Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) Drive Systems pedal and press the brake pedal. while the vehicle is moving Just before the vehicle stops, press forward could damage the Four-Wheel Drive the clutch pedal and the brake transmission.
Page 208 9-36 Driving and Operating Notice: If the vehicle has Notice: If the vehicle has four-wheel drive and a different four-wheel drive and the compact size spare tire is installed, do not spare tire is installed on the drive in four-wheel drive until vehicle, do not drive in four-wheel the flat tire is repaired and/or drive until you can have the flat...
Page 209 Driving and Operating 9-37 Recommended Transfer Case Settings WARNING Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Shifting the transfer case to N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is Normal in P (Park). You or someone else Severe could be seriously injured.
Page 210 9-38 Driving and Operating Shifting from Two-Wheel High to Shifting from Two-Wheel High or 4 (Four-Wheel Low): This setting Four-Wheel High Four-Wheel High to also engages the front axle to give Four-Wheel Low you extra traction. It sends the Press and release the Four-Wheel maximum power to all four wheels.
Page 211 Driving and Operating 9-39 Shifting from Four-Wheel the Four-Wheel High or Two-Wheel 5. Press and hold the Two-Wheel Low to Two-Wheel High or High indicator light will flash for High and Four-Wheel Low Four-Wheel High 30 seconds but not complete the buttons at the same time for shift.
Page 212: Antilock Brake
9-40 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Neutral Brakes After towing the vehicle, you will have to shift out of N (Neutral) in Antilock Brake order to drive. To shift out of System (ABS) N (Neutral), do the following: This vehicle has the Antilock Brake 1.
Page 213: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-41 As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies To set the parking brake, hold the computer keeps receiving updates brake pedal down, then push the ABS allows the driver to steer and on wheel speed and controls parking brake pedal down to its brake at the same time.
Page 214: Brake Assist
9-42 Driving and Operating If the ignition is on when the parking Brake Assist brake is released, the brake system This vehicle has a brake assist warning light will go off. feature designed to assist the driver Notice: Driving with the parking in stopping or decreasing vehicle brake on can overheat the brake speed in emergency driving...
Page 215: Ride Control Systems Traction Control
Driving and Operating 9-43 Ride Control Systems The repairs would not be covered The message TRACTION FAULT by the vehicle warranty. Reduce appears in the Driver Information engine power and do not spin the Center (DIC) when a TCS or Traction Control wheel(s) excessively while these Antilock Brake System (ABS)
Page 216: Stabilitrak System
9-44 Driving and Operating ® StabiliTrak System The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h The vehicle has an electronic (20 mph). In some cases, it may stability control system called take approximately two miles of StabiliTrak. It is an advanced driving before the system initializes.
Page 217 Driving and Operating 9-45 each ignition cycle. However, when the transfer case is placed in Four-Wheel-Low mode, StabiliTrak is automatically disabled. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 10 30 for more information. It is recommended to leave the system The TCS/StabiliTrak light will flash To turn off TCS and StabiliTrak, on for normal driving conditions, but on the instrument panel cluster...
Page 218: Limited-Slip Rear Axle
9-46 Driving and Operating ® Limited-Slip Rear Axle Cruise Control If the vehicle's StabiliTrak /Traction Control System (TCS) begins to Vehicles with a limited-slip rear axle With cruise control, a speed of limit wheel spin while the cruise can give more traction on snow, about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more can control is on, the cruise control mud, ice, sand or gravel.
Page 219 Driving and Operating 9-47 + (Resume/Accelerate): Use to the brake is applied. Do not hold the make the vehicle accelerate or lever at resume/accelerate, unless resume a previously set speed. you want the vehicle to go faster. (Set): Press the button at Increasing Speed While Using the end of the lever to set the Cruise Control...
Page 220: Fuel
9-48 Driving and Operating Reducing Speed While Using you might have to step on the Fuel Cruise Control accelerator pedal to maintain the Use of the recommended fuel vehicle speed. When going If the cruise control system is is an important part of the proper downhill, you might have to brake already activated, maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 221: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-49 Gasoline Specifications federal specifications, but emission control system performance might (U.S. and Canada Only) be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp could turn on and the At a minimum, gasoline should vehicle might fail a smog check test. meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on...
Page 222: Fuel Additives
9-50 Driving and Operating Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 223: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-51 Filling the Tank WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. Fuel vapor burns violently and a If you spill fuel and then fuel fire can cause bad injuries. something ignites it, you To help avoid injuries to you and could be badly burned.
Page 224: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-52 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Notice: If a new fuel cap is WARNING (Continued) clockwise until it clicks. Make sure needed, be sure to get the right the cap is fully installed. The type of cap from your dealer. The Dispense fuel only into diagnostic system can determine if wrong type of fuel cap might not...
Page 225: General Towing
Driving and Operating 9-53 Then, during the first 800 km Towing vehicle such as a motor home, see (500 miles) that a trailer is Recreational Vehicle Towing on towed, do not drive over 80 km/h page 10 85. General Towing (50 mph) and do not make starts Information at full throttle.
Page 226 9-54 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer hitch WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on tires and mirror adjustments. If the or under the instrument trailer has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 227 Driving and Operating 9-55 Following Distance Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the burned out.
Page 228 9-56 Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on Parking on Hills 2. Have someone place chocks steep uphill grades, consider the under the trailer wheels. following: Engine coolant will boil at WARNING 3. When the wheel chocks are in a lower temperature than at normal place, release the brake pedal altitudes.
Page 229: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-57 Leaving After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing Towing 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: WARNING The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See Start the engine The driver can lose control when Maintenance Schedule on Shift into a gear...
Page 230 9-58 Driving and Operating Notice: Pulling a trailer The following information has many See Weight of the Trailer Tongue improperly can damage the time-tested, important trailering tips later in this section for more vehicle and result in costly and safety rules. Many of these are information.
Page 231 Driving and Operating 9-59 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* 2WD Regular Cab 2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission 3.73 1 542 kg (3,400 lbs) 3 175 kg (7,000 lbs) 2.9L L4 Manual Transmission 3.73...
Page 232 9-60 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 3.42 5.3L V8 Automatic Transmission 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 4 717 kg (10,400 lbs) 3.73 5.3L V8 Automatic Transmission, 3.42 1 724 kg (3,800 lbs) 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs) ZQ8 Sport Suspension 4WD Regular Cab 2.9L L4 Automatic Transmission...
Page 233 Driving and Operating 9-61 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 4WD Crew Cab 3.7L L5 Automatic Transmission 3.73 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 445 kg (9,800 lbs) 3.42 5.3L V8 Automatic Transmission 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 4 717 kg (10,400 lbs) 4.10 *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 234: Towing Equipment
9-62 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh Total Weight on the Vehicle's the trailer and then the tongue, Tires separately, to see if the weights are Be sure the vehicle's tires are proper. If they are not, adjustments inflated to the upper limit for cold might be made by moving some tires.
Page 235 Driving and Operating 9-63 Weight-Distributing Hitches Safety Chains Trailer Brakes and Weight Carrying Hitches Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to A step bumper hitch can be used for safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is trailers up to 907 kg (2,000 lbs) total...
Page 236: Conversions And Add-Ons
9-64 Driving and Operating Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the Pickup Conversion to vehicle's 12 volt battery, even if the Chassis Cab Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. We are aware that some vehicle The vehicle has an airbag system. Add-On Electrical owners might consider having the Before attempting to add anything...
Page 237: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Hydraulic Clutch ... . 10-17 Headlamp Aiming Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..10-17 Headlamp Aiming ..10-34 Cooling System .
Page 238: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Wheel Alignment and Tire General Information Balance ....10-63 Tires ......10-45 For service and parts needs, visit Wheel Replacement .
Page 239: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, can affect vehicle performance and...
Page 240: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 241: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 2. Release the secondary latch on Before closing the hood, be sure all the hood. It is located below the the filler caps are on properly. Then To open the hood, do the following: front center of the hood. lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop.
Page 242 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 3.7 L L5 Engine Shown (2.9 L L4 Engine Similar) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 243 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Windshield Washer Fluid. See E. Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine Oil Dipstick. See Adding Washer Fluid under Dipstick (If Equipped). See Checking Engine Oil under Washer Fluid on page 10 26. Checking the Fluid Level Engine Oil on page 10 10. under Automatic Transmission B.
Page 244 10-8 Vehicle Care 5.3 L V8 Engine I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 245 Vehicle Care 10-9 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Automatic Transmission Fluid H. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See page 10 17. Dipstick (If Equipped). See Brake Fluid on page 10 28. Checking the Fluid Level B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Battery on page 10 29.
Page 246: Overview
10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 247 Vehicle Care 10-11 Notice: Do not add too much oil. Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your Oil levels above or below the dealer or service provider on Selecting the right engine oil acceptable operating range whether the oil is approved to the depends on both the proper oil shown on the dipstick are harmful dexos1 specification.
Page 248: Engine Oil Life System
10-12 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the When the system has calculated environment. If you change your that oil life has been diminished, it Oil Flushes own oil, be sure to drain all the oil indicates that an oil change is Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 249: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-13 How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damage the Life System Fluid transmission. Too much can Reset the system whenever the mean that some of the fluid could When to Check and Change engine oil is changed so that the come out and fall on hot engine...
Page 250 10-14 Vehicle Care Get the vehicle warmed up by Checking the Fluid Level driving about 24 km (15 mi) when To prepare the vehicle: outside temperatures are above 1. Park the vehicle on a level 10°C (50°F). If it is colder than 10°C place.
Page 251: Manual Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-15 After adding fluid, recheck the How to Add Automatic fluid level as described under Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Transmission Fluid, earlier in to determine what kind of this section. transmission fluid to use. See When the correct fluid level is Recommended Fluids and obtained, push the dipstick back...
Page 252 10-16 Vehicle Care If not taken to the dealer, be sure to After this is done: How to Add Fluid follow all the instructions here, or a Here is how to add fluid. Refer to false reading on the dipstick could the Maintenance Schedule to result.
Page 253: Hydraulic Clutch
Vehicle Care 10-17 Hydraulic Clutch When to Check and What Engine Air Cleaner/Filter to Use The hydraulic clutch linkage in the vehicle is self-adjusting. The clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with hydraulic clutch fluid. The hydraulic clutch fluid reservoir cap has this symbol on it.
Page 254: Cooling System
10-18 Vehicle Care When to Inspect the Engine Air 4. Reinstall the engine air cleaner/ Cooling System filter cover. Fasten the clips to Cleaner/Filter The cooling system allows the hold the cover in place. Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the engine to maintain the correct scheduled maintenance intervals working temperature.
Page 255: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Engine Coolant WARNING The cooling system in the vehicle is ® Heater and radiator hoses, and filled with DEX-COOL engine other engine parts, can be very coolant. This coolant is designed to hot. Do not touch them. If you do, remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned.
Page 256 10-20 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle could WARNING nothing else needs to be added. be damaged.
Page 257 Vehicle Care 10-21 Checking Coolant Check to see if coolant is visible in How to Add Coolant to the the coolant recovery tank. If the Recovery Tank The vehicle must be on a level coolant inside the coolant recovery surface when checking the coolant tank is boiling, do not do anything WARNING level.
Page 258 10-22 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the 2. Keep turning the cap to WARNING (Continued) remove it. Radiator 3. Fill the radiator with the proper cooling system and surge tank WARNING DEX COOL coolant mixture, up pressure cap to cool if you ever to the base of the filler neck.
Page 259: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-23 At any time during this procedure if If the decision is made to lift the coolant begins to flow out of the hood, make sure the vehicle is filler neck, reinstall the parked on a level surface. pressure cap.
Page 260 10-24 Vehicle Care If Steam is Coming from the If No Steam is Coming from 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment If it is safe to do so, pull off the If an engine overheat warning is road, shift to P (Park) or WARNING...
Page 261: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-25 Engine Fan Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid This vehicle has a clutched engine 1. Turn the key off and let the cooling fan. When the clutch is engine compartment cool down. engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine.
Page 262: Washer Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only What to Use Adding Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is To determine what kind of fluid to very cold. This allows for use, see Recommended Fluids and fluid expansion if freezing Lubricants on page 11 11.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 10-27 Rear drum brakes do not have wear Brake Adjustment WARNING indicators, but if a rear brake Every time the brakes are applied, rubbing noise is heard, have the with or without the vehicle moving, The brake wear warning sound rear brake linings inspected the brakes adjust for wear.
Page 264: Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Checking Brake Fluid Adding fluid does not correct a leak. Check brake fluid by looking at the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid reservoir. See Engine worn, there will be too much fluid Compartment Overview on when new brake linings are...
Page 265: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-29 What to Add hydraulic system can WARNING (Continued) damage brake hydraulic Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid system parts so badly that from a sealed container. See known to the State of California to they will have to be replaced. Recommended Fluids and cause cancer and reproductive Do not let someone put in...
Page 266: Four-Wheel Drive
10-30 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle Transfer Case When to Check and Change Lubricant When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly Refer to the Maintenance Schedule check the front axle fluid unless to determine how often to check the there is a leak suspected or an lubricant.
Page 267: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 If the level is below the bottom of How to Check Lubricant Starter Switch Check the filler plug hole, located on the front axle, some lubricant may need WARNING to be added. When you are doing this When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to inspection, the vehicle could...
Page 268: Function Check
10-32 Vehicle Care If the vehicle starts in any other 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for ignition on, but do not start the Mechanism Check service. engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the WARNING Automatic Transmission...
Page 269: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-33 To check the P (Park) Allowing the wiper blade arm to D. Blade Pivot mechanism's holding ability: touch the windshield when no wiper E. Hook Slot With the engine running, shift to blade is installed could damage the P (Park).
Page 270: Headlamp Aiming
10-34 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment. However, if the vehicle is damaged in a crash, the headlamp aim may be affected. Aim adjustment to the low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash their high-beam headlamps at you (for vertical aim).
Page 271: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 Bulb Replacement Headlamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 37. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 3. Turn the bulb socket Halogen Bulbs counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly A.
Page 272: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-36 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, 7. Insert the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly and turn it Stoplamps, and Back-Up clockwise to secure. Lamps 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly and tighten the screws. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) To replace the CHMSL bulb: 1.
Page 273: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-37 5. Insert the bulb socket into the 4. Push the new bulb straight in Bulb Exterior Lamp lamp assembly and turn it until it clicks to secure it. Number clockwise to secure. 5. Reach under the rear bumper to Low-beam/ 6.
Page 274: Electrical System
10-38 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by a headlamp wiring checked right away...
Page 275: Engine Compartment Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-39 Engine Compartment To remove the cover, push in on the tab on the end of the cover and lift. Fuse Block To reinstall the cover, line up the tab and push down on the cover until the tab clicks into place. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the vehicle may damage it.
Page 276 10-40 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Antilock Brake Power Door DR/LCK System (ABS), Locks (If Equipped) ABS Module, Daylight Running Four Wheel Drive, Lamps Gravity Sensor Mass Air ABS 1 ABS 1 (ABS Logic) Flow (MAF) ABS 2 ABS 2 (ABS Pump) Sensor, Can Purge ERLS Solenoid, Air...
Page 277 Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage BACKUP Power Windows STOP Stop Lamps Backup Lamp PWR/WNDW LAMP (If Equipped) Starter Solenoid STRTR HORN Horn Radio Relay Heated Seat Rear Parking Truck Body HTD/SEAT (If Equipped) Lamp 1, Passenger Controller REAR Side Taillamp,...
Page 278 10-42 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Relays Usage Relays Usage Wiper Front Parking Starter Relay STRTR PRK/LAMP Lamp Fuse, Rear (PCM Relay) Wiper/Washer Parking Lamps Switch Vehicle Stability Powertrain, VSES Enhancement Electronic Throttle System Relays Usage PWR/TRN Control Fuse, Wipers (On/Off) Air Conditioning Oxygen CMPRSR...
Page 279 Vehicle Care 10-43 2.9L and 3.7L I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 280 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Trailer Auxiliary Maxi-Fuse 5.3L Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Trailer Park Lamp Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Communication System, Sensing Interface Module and Diagnostic Module I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 281: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 282: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-46 Vehicle Care Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See Tire Identification Number the Tire Size illustration later in (TIN). The TIN shows the Useful information about a this section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, tire is molded into its sidewall. tire size, and date the tire was (B) TPC Spec (Tire The examples show a typical...
Page 283 Vehicle Care 10-47 regular road tire has lost air (E) Tire Inflation and gone flat. If the vehicle temporary use tire or compact has a compact spare tire, spare tire should be inflated to see Compact Spare Tire on 420 kPa (60 psi). For more page 10 80 and If a Tire Goes information on tire pressure and Flat on page 10 65.
Page 284: Tire Designations
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height to width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. For example, if the tire size The following is an example of a Tire Terminology and...
Page 285 Vehicle Care 10-49 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo.
Page 286 10-50 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating pressure for that tire.
Page 287: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-51 tire's traction, temperature, recommended inflation Overinflated tires, or tires that and treadwear. Ratings are pressure. See Tire and Loading have too much air, can determined by tire Information Label under Vehicle result in: manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9 16. Unusual wear.
Page 288 10-52 Vehicle Care vehicle handling and ride Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for comfort. Never load the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation gauge firmly onto the valve to with more weight than it was designed to carry.
Page 289: Tire Pressure Monitor System
Vehicle Care 10-53 Vehicles with P235/50R18 size tires Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale when one or require inflation pressure adjustment more of your tires is significantly System when driving the vehicle at speeds under inflated. of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire Set the cold inflation pressure to the...
Page 290: Operation
10-54 Vehicle Care The TPMS malfunction indicator is Federal Communications combined with the low tire pressure Commission (FCC) Rules and telltale. When the system detects a with Industry Canada malfunction, the telltale will flash for Standards approximately one minute and then See Radio Frequency Statement on remain continuously illuminated.
Page 291 Vehicle Care 10-55 and displays see Driver Information Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you TPMS Malfunction Light and Center (DIC) on page 5 19 and Tire about a low tire pressure condition Message Messages on page 5 25. but it does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly maintenance.
Page 292 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 vehicle's tires.
Page 293: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-57 The TPMS warning light should 9. After hearing the confirming horn Tire Inspection continue flashing throughout the chirp for the driver side rear tire, We recommend that the tires, matching procedure. The LOW check to see if the TPMS low tire including the spare tire, if the TIRE message displays on the warning light and the DIC LOW...
Page 294: Tire Rotation
10-58 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor or other damage that cannot System. See Tire Pressure be repaired well because of Monitor Operation on the size or location of the page 10 54. damage.
Page 295: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-59 Lightly coat the center of the including temperatures, loading conditions, and inflation pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing maintenance affect how fast aging grease after a wheel change or takes place. Tires will typically need tire rotation to prevent corrosion to be replaced due to wear before or rust build-up.
Page 296: Buying New Tires
10-60 Vehicle Care Buying New Tires GM recommends replacing all the WARNING tires at the same time. Uniform tread GM has developed and matched depth on all tires will help to Mixing tires of different sizes, specific tires for the vehicle. The maintain the performance of the brands, or types may cause original equipment tires installed...
Page 297: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-61 If the vehicle tires must be replaced ride and handling characteristics, Uniform Tire Quality with a tire that does not have a TPC stability, and resistance to rollover Grading Spec number, make sure they are may be affected. If the vehicle has the same size, load range, speed electronic systems such as antilock Quality grades can be found...
Page 298 10-62 Vehicle Care use spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction a half (1½) times as well on the tests, and does not include 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production...
Page 299: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-63 A represent higher levels of road, the tires and wheels might WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your performance on the laboratory dealer for proper diagnosis. test wheel than the minimum Using the wrong replacement required by law. Warning: The wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Wheel Replacement temperature grade for this tire is...
Page 300: Tire Chains
10-64 Vehicle Care Used Replacement Wheels Notice: If your vehicle has a tire WARNING (Continued) size other than P215/70R16, P235/ 75R16, P265/70R17, P235/50R18, WARNING Tire chains used on a vehicle or P265/65R18 use tire chains without the proper amount of only where legal and only when Replacing a wheel with a used clearance can cause damage to...
Page 301: 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 302: Tire Changing
10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Changing WARNING WARNING (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks on both Changing a tire can be Tools sides of the tire at the dangerous. The vehicle can slip opposite corner of the tire off the jack and roll over or fall being changed.
Page 303 Vehicle Care 10-67 Put the tools to the side while you Crew Cab access the jack and wheel blocks. For crew cab models, the jack and wheel blocks are located under the Regular/Extended Cab driver side rear seat. For regular and extended cab 1.
Page 304 10-68 Vehicle Care 3. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. Use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mounted spare tire. 1. Assemble the wheel wrench, the 2.
Page 305 Vehicle Care 10-69 If the spare tire does not lower to Removing the Flat Tire and 1. Do a safety check before the ground, the secondary latch proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Installing the Spare Tire is engaged causing the tire not Flat on page 10 65 for more Use the following pictures and to lower.
Page 306 10-70 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 Front Position 3.
Page 307 Vehicle Care 10-71 6. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit under the wheel well. Front Position Rear Position If the flat tire is on the front of If the flat tire is on the rear, the vehicle, position the jack to...
Page 308 10-72 Vehicle Care WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. The wheel could come off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle.
Page 309 Vehicle Care 10-73 11. Turn the wheel wrench the proper sequence and to the counterclockwise to lower the proper torque specification. See vehicle. Lower the jack Capacities and Specifications on completely. page 12 2 for the wheel nut torque specification. WARNING Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause...
Page 310 10-74 Vehicle Care goes on one way. Be sure to line up Store the tire under the rear of the the tab on the center cap with the vehicle in the spare tire carrier. indentation on the wheel. 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve Storing a Flat or Spare Tire stem pointed down.
Page 311 Vehicle Care 10-75 5. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the tire part way up. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening and the valve stem is pointed down. Continue raising the tire, watch to make sure it does not get caught on anything on the underbody.
Page 312 10-76 Vehicle Care To store the tools: To store the jack and wheel blocks: 3. Lower the jack (A) all the way and insert the jack into the 1. Return the tools to the Regular/Extended Cab bracket. storage bag. 4. Raise the jack by turning the 2.
Page 313: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-77 Crew Cab 3. Turn the handle to raise the jack To release the spare tire from the until it is secure, but do not secondary latch: overtighten the jack in the bracket. Secondary Latch System This vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly that has a secondary latch system.
Page 314 10-78 Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wheel 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 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 66.
Page 315 Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from under the spare.
Page 316: Compact Spare Tire
10-80 Vehicle Care To continue changing the flat tire, After installing the compact spare And do not mix your compact spare see Removing the Flat Tire and on your vehicle, you should stop as tire or wheel with other wheels or Installing the Spare Tire under Tire soon as possible and make sure tires.
Page 317: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-81 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and After installing the spare tire on your Jump Starting Tools under Tire Changing on vehicle, you should stop as soon as For more information about the page 10 66. possible and make sure the spare is vehicle battery, see Battery on correctly inflated.
Page 318 10-82 Vehicle Care Notice: Ignoring these steps You would not be able to start 3. Turn off the ignition on both could result in costly damage to your vehicle, and the bad vehicles. Unplug unnecessary the vehicle that would not be grounding could damage the accessories plugged into the covered by the warranty.
Page 319 Vehicle Care 10-83 negative ( ) cable to the WARNING WARNING negative ( ) terminal on the dead battery because this can cause Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine sparks. cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly.
Page 320 10-84 Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the negative ( ) terminal of the good engine for a while. battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 321: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-85 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles, do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle Recreational vehicle towing means negative ( ) cable from the towing the vehicle behind another Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the dead vehicle...
Page 322 10-86 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing transmissions have no provisions consider before recreational vehicle for internal lubrication while being Two-Wheel Drive Vehicles towing: towed. What is the towing capacity of Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations.
Page 323 Vehicle Care 10-87 3. Turn the engine off and firmly set 5. Shift the transfer case to Dolly Towing the parking brake. See Parking N (Neutral). See Shifting into Front Towing (Front Wheels Off Brake on page 9 41. N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel the Ground) Two Wheel Drive Drive on page 10 30.
Page 324 10-88 Vehicle Care Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 2. Drive the front wheels onto the the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive be towed with the rear wheels on dolly. the ground. Two-wheel-drive Vehicles 3. Put an automatic transmission in transmissions have no provisions P (Park) or a manual for internal lubrication while being...
Page 325 Vehicle Care 10-89 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the 2. Drive the rear wheels onto the Ground) Two Wheel Drive following the manufacturer's dolly. instructions. Vehicles 3. Firmly set the parking brake. 6. Shift the transfer case to See Parking Brake on N (Neutral).
Page 326 10-90 Vehicle Care Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off the 4. Put an automatic transmission in 7. Shift the transfer case to Ground) Four Wheel Drive P (Park) or a manual N (Neutral). See Shifting into Vehicles transmission in 1 (First). N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel Drive on page 10 30.
Page 327: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-91 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high Notice: Certain cleaners contain pressure washes closer than chemicals that can damage the 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the emblems or nameplates on the Exterior Care vehicle. Use of power washers vehicle.
Page 328 10-92 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal detergent. Wash the windshield a tire dressing, always wipe off Parts thoroughly when cleaning the any overspray from all painted blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and surfaces on the vehicle. Regularly clean bright metal parts a buildup of vehicle wash/wax with water or chrome polish on Wheels and Trim...
Page 329: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 10-93 Notice: To avoid surface damage, Body Component Lubrication Original manufacturer replacement do not use strong soaps, parts will provide the corrosion Lubricate all key lock cylinders, chemicals, abrasive polishes, protection while maintaining the hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and cleaners, brushes, or cleaners vehicle warranty.
Page 330 10-94 Vehicle Care Do not heavily saturate the furnishings can also permanently interior, maintain adequate upholstery when cleaning. transfer color to the vehicle's ventilation by opening the doors and interior. windows. Do not use solvents or cleaners containing solvents. 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...
Page 331 Vehicle Care 10-95 gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the Instrument Panel, Leather, as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces following techniques: longer any color transfer from Use a soft microfiber cloth the soil to the cleaning cloth.
Page 332: Floor Mats
10-96 Vehicle Care Do not use cleaners that increase Use the following guidelines for WARNING (Continued) gloss, especially on the instrument proper floor mat usage. panel. Reflected glare can decrease The original equipment floor provide adequate protection. visibility through the windshield mats were designed for the Clean safety belts only with mild under certain conditions.
Page 333: 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 334 11-2 Service and Maintenance Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Refer to the information in the Refer to the information in the keep the vehicle in good working Maintenance Schedule Additional Maintenance Schedule Additional condition, improves fuel economy, Required Services Normal chart. Required Services Severe chart.
Page 335: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Every 12 000 km/7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 336 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Check restraint system Check ignition transmission lock. See Tire Pressure on components. See Safety System See Ignition Transmission Lock page 10 51. Check on page 3 18. Check on page 10 32. Inspect tire wear.
Page 337 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 338 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance c) Do not directly power wash the Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High Services Normal pressure water can overcome the seals and contaminate the transfer a) Check all fuel and vapor lines case fluid.
Page 339 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 340: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services Severe a) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 341 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Signs of brake wear may include Battery With a multi point inspection, your chirping, grinding, or squealing dealer can inspect the hoses and The battery supplies power to start noises, or difficulty stopping. advise if replacement is needed. the engine and operate any Trained dealer technicians have additional electrical accessories.
Page 342 11-10 Service and Maintenance As part of the multi point Vehicle Care Windshield inspection, trained dealer To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the technicians can visually inspect new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield the shocks and struts for signs available from your dealer.
Page 343: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 344 11-12 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Key Lock Cylinders Canada 10953474). Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or Chassis Lubrication lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No.
Page 345: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. 12371287, in Weatherstrip Squeaks Canada 10953437).
Page 346 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 2.9L L4 and 3.7L L5 Engines 12625058 41-103 5.3L V8 Engine 12609877 41-985 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (22 in) 10389562 Passenger Side 48 cm (19 in) 10389563 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 347: 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 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 348 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 349 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 350 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 351: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 352: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate conversion capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 11 for more information. Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 353 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities and Specifications (cont.) Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Automatic (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4.7 L 5.0 qt Manual Rear-Wheel Drive (Drain and Refill) 2.2 L 2.3 qt Manual Four-Wheel Drive (Drain and Refill) 2.3 L 2.4 qt Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft...
Page 354 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 5.3L Engine 2.9L and 3.7L Engines I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 355: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to GMC. Normally, any concerns with Customer Satisfaction the United States the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 356 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 357: 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 358: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Explain your case to your dealer Phone number However, if a customer wishes to service agent, service manager, write or e-mail GMC, the letter Model year dealer sales agent, or sales should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 359: Mexico
Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.gmc@gm.com. 800-0122-6101 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 360: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
13-6 Customer Information GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide. 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 361: Gm Mobility Reimbursement
For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, GMC 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 362 13-8 Customer Information GMC and General Motors of Assistance is also given when warranty period. Items Canada Limited reserve the right to the vehicle is stuck in the sand, considered are hotel, meals, limit services or payment to an mud, or snow.
Page 363 Once of its term, contact the GMC under the terms and conditions of authorization has been received, Customer Assistance Center at the program.
Page 364 GMC alternatives, within the limits of If the vehicle cannot be received dealers. existing Roadside Assistance by the nearest GMC dealer due Emergency Towing: Tow to the program guidelines. If the costs to scheduling conflicts, the nearest dealer for warranty...
Page 365 Customer Information 13-11 Roadside Assistance If you are on the road, taxi Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance will coordinate hotel service to the nearest bus accommodations for all vehicle station or airport will be Roadside Assistance does not travelers for up to two nights. provided.
Page 366: Mexico
To contact Roadside Assistance by of your transportation needs, your Cost of towing a trailer when phone, use the following numbers: dealer can help minimize your choosing a GMC dealer that is inconvenience. Mexico nearest to the temporary storage facility for the disabled vehicle.
Page 367: Canada)
Customer Information 13-13 Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up to the maximum amount allowed by Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait. However, Canada) for U.S.
Page 368: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
13-14 Customer Information insurance coverage, credit card, Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts etc. You are responsible for fuel may also be used for repair. These (U.S. and Canada) usage charges and may also be parts are typically removed from responsible for taxes, levies, usage vehicles that were total losses in If the vehicle is involved in a...
Page 369 Customer Information 13-15 Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts.
Page 370: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-16 Customer Information Insurance company and policy Insurance pays the bill for the repair, Service Publications number. but you must live with the repair. Ordering Information Depending on your policy limits, General description of the your insurance company may damage to the other vehicle. Service Manuals initially value the repair using Choose a reputable repair facility...
Page 371: Government
Customer Information 13-17 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Reporting Safety Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Defects Booklet. P.O. Box 07130 RETAIL SELL PRICE: Detroit, MI 48207 Reporting Safety Defects $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Prices are subject to change without to the United States shipping fees.
Page 372: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian
Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General (1-800-462-8782), or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at P.O. Box 33172 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other...
Page 373: 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 374: Onstar
13-20 Customer Information GM will not access this data or collection and use and is available Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the in the OnStar glove box kit, at Statement consent of the vehicle owner or, www.onstar.com (U.S.) or if the vehicle is leased, with the www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by This vehicle has systems that...
Page 375 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-91 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ... . .3-24 Interior .
Page 376 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-35 Warnings ......iv Battery .
Page 377 INDEX Cleaning Customer Assistance ..13-6 Door Exterior Care ....10-91 Offices ....13-4, 13-5 Ajar Messages .
Page 378 INDEX Engine (cont.) Flashers, Hazard Warning ..6-4 Overheating ....10-23 Flat Tire ..... . 10-65 Electrical Equipment, Power Messages .
Page 379 INDEX Fuel (cont.) Gauges (cont.) Headlamps (cont.) Fuels in Foreign Countries ..9-49 Fuel ......5-8 Bulb Replacement .
Page 380 INDEX Light ® StabiliTrak OFF ... . .5-16 Ignition Positions ....9-23 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ..10-46 Lighter, Cigarette .
Page 381 INDEX Limited-Slip Rear Axle ..9-46 Manual Transmission ..9-34 Mirrors (cont.) Locks Fluid ......10-15 Manual .
Page 382 INDEX Online Owner Center ..13-6 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-26 Program ® OnStar System ....1-19 Perchlorate Materials Courtesy Transportation .
Page 383: Roadside Assistance
INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-13 Reporting Safety Defects Reclining Seatbacks ... . 3-4 Canadian Government ..13-18 Safety Belts .
Page 384 i-10 INDEX Seats Service (cont.) Starting the Engine ... . 9-24 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Publications Ordering Steering .
Page 385 INDEX i-11 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Tires (cont.) Transmission Theft-Deterrent Terminology and Automatic .....9-31 Definitions ....10-48 Systems .
Page 386 i-12 INDEX Where to Put the Restraint ..3-39 Windows ..... . 2-14 Vehicle Warning Manual ..... . .2-15 Canadian Owners .

GMC 2012 Canyon Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and

Instruments and Controls

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Automatic Headlamp

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

System

Introduction

Radio

Audio Players

Phone

9-1 Driving and Operating Starting and Operating Brakes

Vehicle Care

Quick Links

Chapters

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