Page 1 2011 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Technical Data ....12-1 General Information .
Page 3 For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, YUKON, and Motors of Canada Limited for GMC P.O.
Page 4: Using This Manual
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 : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols : Cruise Control : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle : Engine Coolant Temperature : Outside Power Foldaway and what they mean. For more Mirrors information on the symbol, refer to : Exterior Lamps...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance ® Adjustment ....1-11 StabiliTrak System ..1-22 Throttle and Brake Pedal Tire Pressure Monitor .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel United States Version Shown; Canada Similar...
Page 9: Initial Drive Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 8. Cruise Control on page 9 45. Initial Drive B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Heated Steering Wheel Button Information See Turn and Lane-Change (If Equipped). See Heated Signals on page 6 5. Steering Wheel on page 5 4.
Page 10: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press and release to locate lamps will turn on and remain on as the vehicle. long as the engine is running. The Press and hold for more than doors will be locked and the climate two seconds to sound the panic control system may come on.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief Press the touchpad switch (B) on Door Locks Liftgate the outside liftgate handle There are several ways to lock to open. Power Liftgate and unlock the vehicle. Press the button next to the From outside, use the Remote liftgate latch to close.
Page 12: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment To adjust the seat: To adjust the lumbar support: The power window switches are Move the seat forward or located on the driver door. In Press and hold the front or rear rearward by sliding the control addition, each passenger door of the control to increase or forward or rearward.
Page 13: Memory Features
In Brief Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features See Power Mirrors on page 2 17 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 26 for more information. Not all mirrors and adjustable throttles and brake pedals will have the ability to save and recall their positions.
Page 14: Heated And Ventilated Seats
In Brief Easy Exit Positions Second Row Seats Heated and Ventilated Seats This feature can move the driver On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench seat rearward and the power or buckets seats, the seatbacks can Front Seats steering column up and forward to be folded for additional cargo space, allow extra room to exit the vehicle.
Page 15: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Press to heat the left highest setting. With each press of outboard or right outboard seat the button, the seat will change to cushion and to cycle through the next lower setting, and then to the temperature settings.
Page 16: Sensing System For Passenger Airbag
1-10 In Brief Sensing System for Mirror Adjustment Passenger Airbag Exterior Mirrors The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver United States airbags, seat mounted side impact airbags and roof rail airbags are not affected by this.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Power Foldaway Mirrors Steering Wheel Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment Adjustment To fold the mirrors: 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out On vehicles with this feature, you to the driving position. can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals.
Page 18 1-12 In Brief Interior Lighting Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located in Dome Lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps come on when any button located next to the lamp to door is opened. They turn off after turn it on or off.
Page 19: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on Windshield Wiper/Washer the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped) and license plate lamps. : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped) and license plate lamps.
Page 20: Climate Controls
1-14 In Brief Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. this system. : Turns the wiper off. : Turns on the rear wiper delay.
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 See Dual Automatic Climate Control Transmission highest possible range with all lower System on page 8 1. For vehicles gears accessible. As an example, Range Selection Mode with a rear air conditioning and when 4 (Fourth) gear is selected, heating system, see Rear Climate 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are Control System (Rear Climate with...
Page 22: Vehicle Features
1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features : Press to switch the display between the radio station frequency Radio(s) and the time. While the ignition is off, press this button to display the time. Press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station;...
Page 23: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-17 Storing Radio Stations 3. Press the softkey located under For more information, refer to: any one of the labels to be www.xmradio.com or call A maximum of 36 stations can changed. 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) be stored as favorites using the 4.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn For vehicles with a Bluetooth the sound on. Press and hold longer system, it allows users with a than two seconds to interact with Bluetooth enabled cell phone to ®...
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Cruise Control Side Blind Zone : Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set Alert (SBZA) speed from memory. If available, this feature will alert you See Cruise Control on page 9 45. to vehicles located in the vehicle's side blind zone.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Rear Vision Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Camera (RVC) If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The accessory power outlets can be Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the used to plug in electrical equipment, If available, the rear vision camera rear bumper to detect objects while such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 27: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-21 Universal Remote System Sunroof To express open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically vent or close the sunroof, press the vent open or close switch (B).
Page 28: Performance And Maintenance
1-22 In Brief Performance and Press and release again to During cooler conditions, the low tire pressure warning light may appear turn on both systems. Maintenance when the vehicle is first started and For more information, see then turn off. This may be an early ®...
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-23 Engine Oil Life System On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Driving for Better Fuel System can be reset as follows: Economy The engine oil life system calculates 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel with the engine off.
Page 30 Mexico: 01-800-466-0801 online service reminders, vehicle In a crash, built in sensors can maintenance tips, online owner As the owner of a new GMC, you automatically alert an OnStar manual, special privileges, are automatically enrolled in the Advisor who is immediately and more.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 How OnStar Service Works see the OnStar Owner's Guide or OnStar service can t work unless visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or your vehicle is in a place where : This blue button connects www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar has an agreement with a you to a specially trained OnStar OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR wireless service provider for service...
Page 32 1-26 In Brief ® If you try to add, connect, or modify On some vehicles, the mute button OnStar any equipment or software in your can be used to dial numbers into If the vehicle is equipped with an vehicle, OnStar service may not voice mail systems, or to dial phone active OnStar system, that system work.
Page 33: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate (Manual) ... . . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-19 Windows Liftgate (Power) ....2-11 Automatic Dimming Rearview Power Assist Steps .
Page 34: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13 18 for information transmitter functions work up to regarding Part 15 of the Federal 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 36 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the Driver dark enough outside. See when the ignition is moved to ON/ Information Center (DIC), the turn Approach Lighting under Vehicle RUN or is pressed again. The signal lamps flash once to indicate Personalization on page 5 44.
Page 37 Keys, Doors and Windows When the replacement transmitter 3. Insert the new battery, positive is programmed to this vehicle, side facing down. Replace with a all remaining transmitters must also CR2032 or equivalent battery. be reprogrammed. Any lost or stolen 4.
Page 38 Keys, Doors and Windows During a remote start, if your vehicle If your vehicle has the remote start If you cannot see the vehicle's has an automatic climate control feature, the RKE transmitter lights, press and hold system and heated seats, the functions will have an increased two to four seconds.
Page 39 Keys, Doors and Windows To cancel a remote start: Also, the engine will turn off during a For example, if and then remote vehicle start if the coolant Aim the RKE transmitter at the pressed again after the vehicle has temperature gets too high or if the been running for five minutes, vehicle and press...
Page 40: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) With power door locks, the switches WARNING on the front doors can be used to and can suffer permanent injuries lock and unlock the vehicle. or even death from heat stroke. Unlocked doors can be Always lock the vehicle whenever dangerous.
Page 41: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks Safety Locks When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic The vehicle has rear door security power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature. This feature can locks to prevent passengers from liftgate is open, the doors will lock be programmed using the Driver...
Page 42: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors WARNING (Continued) Liftgate (Manual) recirculation mode off. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See Dual Automatic WARNING Climate Control System on page 8 1. It can be dangerous to drive with the liftglass or liftgate open If you have air outlets on or because carbon monoxide (CO) under the instrument panel,...
Page 43: Liftgate (Power)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be Liftgate (Power) WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in Power Liftgate Operation motion. Attempting to open the set the fan speed to the liftgate or liftglass while the rear highest setting.
Page 44 2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows & Press on the overhead If the transmission is shifted out of WARNING P (Park) and the vehicle accelerates console. before the power liftgate latches Press the touchpad on the You or others could be injured if closed, the liftgate may reverse to outside liftgate handle.
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 If the liftgate encounters multiple Manual Operation of Power It is not recommended that you obstacles on the same power cycle, drive with the liftgate open, Liftgate the power function will deactivate, however, if you must drive with the To change the liftgate to manual and you must manually open or liftgate open, the liftgate should be...
Page 46: Power Assist Steps
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Assist Steps Vehicle Security arming. If a door is open when the doors are locked, the The vehicle may have power assist This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will flash. steps. features; however, they do not make If the delayed locking feature is it impossible to steal.
Page 47 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Your vehicle's headlamps will flash If you set off the alarm by accident, While the alarm is set, the power and the horn will sound for about press unlock on the RKE transmitter door unlock switch will not work. 30 seconds, then will turn off to save or place the key in the ignition and If the alarm does not sound when it...
Page 48: Immobilizer Operation
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer Operation trial-and-error method to start the Up to 10 keys may be programmed vehicle will be discouraged because for the vehicle. The following ® This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ of the high number of electrical key procedure is for programming (Personalized Automotive Security codes.
Page 49: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 3. After the engine has started, Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and remove the key. Convex Mirrors 4. Insert the new key to be programmed and turn it to WARNING the ON/RUN position within five seconds of turning the A convex mirror can make things, ignition to the LOCK/OFF...
Page 50: Folding Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway that a little of the vehicle and the Mirrors area behind it can be seen. Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: 4. Press either (A) or (B) again to The mirrors are accidentally deselect the mirror.
Page 51: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Automatic Dimming Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Interior Mirrors The driver outside mirror adjusts for If your vehicle has the Side Blind Manual Rearview Mirror the glare of the headlamps behind Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side you.
Page 52: Windows
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows The vehicle may also have a Rear Windows Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 52 WARNING for more information. Leaving children, helpless adults, If the vehicle has RVC, the button or pets in a vehicle with the for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available.
Page 53: Power Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the express WARNING down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the Leaving children in a vehicle with switch. Press the window switch the keys is dangerous for many fully and release it to activate the reasons.
Page 54: Sun Visors
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Sun Visors Roof The sunroof only operates when the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY, or in Retained Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9 30 for more information. To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close switch (A) to the first detent position.
Page 55 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 When the sunroof is opened, an air water drainage system. Periodically deflector will automatically raise. open the sunroof and remove any The air deflector will retract when obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the the sunroof is closed. sunroof seal and roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 56 2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES...
Page 57: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety System Check ..3-31 Child Restraints Safety Belt Care ... . . 3-31 Older Children ....3-48 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young...
Page 58 Seats and Restraints Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the Pull the head restraint up to raise it.
Page 59: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Raise or lower the entire seat by Push down on the head restraint Front Seats moving the entire control up after the button is released to make or down. sure that it is locked in place. Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see The head restraints are not Reclining Seatbacks on page 3 5.
Page 60 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions column, and adjustable throttle To stop recall movement, press one and brake pedals will move to the of the power seat controls, memory To save into memory: positions previously stored for the or power mirror buttons, power 1.
Page 61: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints See Easy Exit Recall and Easy Reclining Seatbacks (Easy Exit Positions): Press to Exit Setup under Vehicle recall the easy exit positions. The Power Reclining Seatbacks Personalization on page 5 44 for vehicle must be in P (Park). more information.
Page 62 Seats and Restraints WARNING (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.
Page 63: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to heat the seat and Front Seats seatback. Press the button once for the WARNING highest setting. With each press of the button, the seat will change to If you cannot feel temperature the next lower setting, and then to change or pain to the skin, the the off setting.
Page 64: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat changes Heated Rear Seats to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Indicator bars next WARNING to the symbol show the setting: three for high, two for medium, and If you cannot feel temperature...
Page 65 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks (Bucket To return the seatback to the upright Manual Fold and Tumble position: Seats Only) Feature 1. Lift the lever fully without On vehicles with second row bucket Folding and Tumbling the Seat applying pressure to the seats, the seatbacks can be To fold and tumble the seat: seatback, and the seatback will...
Page 66 3-10 Seats and Restraints 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard The seatback will fold forward to 3. Lift the lever again to release the side of the seat, to release the create a flat load floor. rear of the seat from the floor. seatback.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Folding and Tumbling the Seat Automatic Fold and Tumble from the Third Row Seat Feature The transmission must be in WARNING P (Park) for this feature to work. Using the third row seating WARNING position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, Automatically folding and could cause injury in a sudden...
Page 68 3-12 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Second Returning the Seat to the Row Seat from the Third Row Seat Sitting Position or Outside the Vehicle To return the seat to the sitting position from the tumbled position: WARNING 1.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Third Row Seats WARNING If the vehicle has a third row seat, A safety belt that is improperly the seatback can be folded, and routed, not properly attached, the entire seat can be tumbled or or twisted will not provide the removed from the vehicle.
Page 70 3-14 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seatback to the Tumbling the Third Row Seat Upright Position To tumble the seat: To return the seatback to the upright 1. Open the liftgate to access the position: controls for the seat. 1. Open the liftgate to access the 2.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Returning the Third Row Seat WARNING from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal If either seatback is not locked, it seating position: could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause 1.
Page 72 3-16 Seats and Restraints Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to WARNING make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: The seatback cannot be raised A safety belt that is improperly 1.
Page 73: Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Safety Belts You never know if you will be in a WARNING crash. If you do have a crash, you This section of the manual do not know if it will be a It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts serious one.
Page 74 3-18 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-19 With safety belts, you slow down them. Whether or not an airbag as the vehicle does. You get more is provided, all occupants still time to stop. You stop over more have to buckle up to get the distance, and your strongest bones most protection.
Page 76: How To Wear Safety Belts
3-20 Seats and Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your to slide under the lap belt. If you slid passenger(s) wear a safety belt, under it, the belt would apply force Properly there is important information you on your abdomen.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if the lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force on your abdomen.
Page 78 3-22 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) WARNING cause serious internal injuries. You can be seriously injured if the Always buckle the belt into the belt goes over an armrest like buckle nearest you. this. The belt would be much too high.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING (Continued) WARNING belt would apply too much force You can be seriously injured by to the ribs, which are not as not wearing the lap-shoulder belt strong as shoulder bones. You properly.
Page 80: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-24 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: All seating positions in the vehicle have a lap-shoulder belt except for the center front passenger position, if equipped, which has a lap belt. See Lap Belt on page 3 30 for more information.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-25 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt with a free falling latch plate is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking...
Page 82: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-26 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt To unlatch the belt, push the button height adjuster, move it to the on the buckle. The belt should height that is right for you. See return to its stowed position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before a door is closed, be sure the in this section for instructions on...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard This vehicle may have rear shoulder occupants. Although the safety belt belt comfort guides. If not, they are pretensioners cannot be seen, they available through your dealer.
Page 84 3-28 Seats and Restraints Second Row Third Row 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the Here is how to install a comfort If your vehicle has a third row, belt into the slots of the guide. guide to the safety belt: remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of...
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-29 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 86: Safety Belt Use During
3-30 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 87: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-31 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
Page 88: Replacing Safety Belt System
3-32 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts After a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt WARNING system was not being used at the...
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-33 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Airbags inflate with great force, near the deployment opening.
Page 90: Where Are The Airbags
3-34 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 91 Seats and Restraints 3-35 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 92: When Should An Airbag
3-36 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury Frontal airbags are designed to or even death. The path of an inflate in moderate to severe frontal inflating airbag must be kept or near-frontal crashes to help clear.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to The seat position sensor provides different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear information that is used to determine example: impacts, or in many side impacts. if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 94: What Makes An Airbag
3-38 Seats and Restraints Roof-rail airbags are not intended to What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag inflate in rear impacts. A seat Inflate? Restrain? mounted side impact airbag is intended to deploy on the side of the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or vehicle that is struck.
Page 95: What Will You See After An
Seats and Restraints 3-39 Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See After WARNING are designed to help contain the an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in When an airbag inflates, there the outboard seating positions in After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 96 3-40 Seats and Restraints The vehicle has a crash sensing The vehicle may have a feature that WARNING (Continued) and diagnostic module which may automatically unlock the doors, records information after a turn on the interior lamps and Use caution if you should attempt crash.
Page 97: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-41 Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part System of the right front passenger seat and safety belt. The sensors are If the vehicle has the passenger designed to detect the presence airbag status indicator pictured in of a properly-seated occupant the following illustration, then the...
Page 98 3-42 Seats and Restraints A right front passenger takes A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) his/her weight off of the seat for Never put a rear-facing child seat in a period of time. the front. This is because the risk to guarantee that an airbag will not the rear-facing child is so great, There is a critical problem with...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-43 For some children, including If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child children in child restraints, and for restraint and restarting the Child Restraint very small adults, the passenger vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed sensing system may or may not turn the vehicle off.
Page 100 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the Off Indicator is Lit for an use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting system to detect that person and Adult-Size Occupant System Operation enable the right front passenger Safety belts help keep the frontal airbag: passenger in position on the seat 1.
Page 101: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
Seats and Restraints 3-45 A thick layer of additional material, WARNING WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat passenger seat or between the ignition is turned off and the massagers, can affect how well...
Page 102: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-46 Seats and Restraints Adding Equipment to the In addition, the vehicle may have If you have any questions, call a passenger sensing system for Customer Assistance. The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle the right front passenger phone numbers and addresses position, which includes sensors for Customer Assistance are in Q: Is there anything I might add that are part of the passenger...
Page 103: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Q: Because I have a disability, readiness light is working. See WARNING (Continued) I have to get my vehicle Airbag Readiness Light on modified. How can I find out page 5 17 for more information. passenger(s) in a crash, resulting whether this will affect my Notice: If an airbag covering is in serious injury or even death.
Page 104: Child Restraints
3-48 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-49 According to accident statistics, WARNING children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child Never do this. restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating Never allow two children to wear position.
Page 106: Infants And Young
3-50 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never allow a child to wear the wrapped around their neck and safety belt with the shoulder belt the safety belt continues to behind their back.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Children who are not restrained WARNING (Continued) properly can strike other people, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. better to secure a forward-facing child restraint in a rear seat. If you WARNING must secure a forward-facing Never do this.
Page 108 3-52 Seats and Restraints Q: What are the different types of height limitations for a particular WARNING add-on child restraints? child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A: Add-on child restraints, which A young child's hip bones are still available for children with are purchased by the vehicle so small that the vehicle's regular...
Page 109: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-53 Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child restraint (A) Rear Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 110: Where To Put The Restraint
3-54 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Administration (NHTSA) website to restraint is not properly secured in locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint in the Vehicle the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with WARNING When securing an add-on child...
Page 111 Seats and Restraints 3-55 We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child passenger airbag inflates and the the front passenger seat as far riding in a rear-facing child restraint; passenger seat is in a forward back as it will go.
Page 112: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-56 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use instructions that came with your collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the...
Page 113 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 114 3-58 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-59 For models with 60/40 second row seating, the rear right side passenger and center seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion. For models with second row bucket seats, both rear seating positions have exposed metal anchors located in the crease between the...
Page 116: System
3-60 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the WARNING (Continued) child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. belts to secure the restraint, According to accident statistics, following the instructions that children and infants are safer when came with the child restraint and properly restrained in a child the instructions in this manual.
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-61 1. Attach and tighten the lower anchor, if the vehicle has one. WARNING attachments to the lower Refer to the child restraint anchors. If the child restraint instructions and the following Children can be seriously injured does not have lower steps: or strangled if a shoulder belt is...
Page 118 3-62 Seats and Restraints are using a single tether, raise the headrest or head restraint and route the tether under the headrest or head restraint and in between the headrest or head restraint posts. If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has a fixed or an adjustable...
Page 119: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-63 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 WARNING a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have...
Page 120 3-64 Seats and Restraints Use the following pictures to determine the latch plate style: Cinching Latch Plate For third row seating positions, with cinching latch plates, tilt the 1. Put the child restraint on latch plate to adjust the belt if Free Falling Latch Plate the seat.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-65 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. For passenger seating positions 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. with a lap shoulder belt and a on the child restraint, pull the free falling latch plate, pull the shoulder portion of the belt to Position the release button on...
Page 122: Position)
3-66 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and This vehicle has airbags.
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-67 secured using a safety belt and it WARNING WARNING (Continued) uses a top tether, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee (LATCH System) on page 3 56 for restraint can be seriously that an airbag will not deploy top tether anchor locations.
Page 124 3-68 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6.
Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-69 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been installed child restraint, make sure it is and the on indicator is lit, see If the securely held in place. To check, On Indicator is Lit for a Child grasp the child restraint at the Restraint under Passenger Sensing safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 126 3-70 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
Page 127: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Press the door latch button to open the front cupholder. Compartments To remove the cupholder for Storage Compartments cleaning, press together the front Instrument Panel Storage top center of the cupholder and pull Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 out from the chrome ring.
Page 128: Rear Storage
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear storage 1. Pull up on the cover handle to area, it is located in the rear cargo release the cover posts from the area of the vehicle on the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 129: Cargo Tie-Downs
Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: Cargo Tie-Downs Roof Rack System 1. Make sure the cover slot in the If the vehicle has cargo tie downs holder faces rearward with the located in the rear cargo area, these WARNING round surface facing down.
Page 130 Storage If needed to carry long items, Loading cargo on the Be sure the cargo is properly move the crossrails as far apart roof rack that weighs more than loaded. as possible. Tie the load to the 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the If small heavy objects are placed crossrails and the siderails or rear or sides of the vehicle may...
Page 131: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-15 Vehicle Messages ... 5-35 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 132: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Universal Remote System Controls Steering Wheel Controls Universal Remote System . . . 5-52 Universal Remote System Steering Wheel Programming ....5-52 Adjustment Universal Remote System Operation .
Page 133 Instruments and Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or Navigating an iPod or USB Device USB Device (Vehicles without a on the Main Audio Screen To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): (Vehicles with a Navigation stations: System) 1.
Page 134: Heated Steering Wheel
Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, and hold to quickly move forward one track within the selected FM, or XM . category.
Page 135: Windshield Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer Rear Window Wiper/ (High Speed): Fast wipes. Washer Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or WARNING thaw them. Damaged wiper blades should be replaced. See Wiper In freezing weather, do not use Blade Replacement on page 10 34.
Page 136: Compass
Instruments and Controls return to your preset speed. For Compass variance is the difference more washer cycles, press and hold between the earth's magnetic north the button. and true geographic north. If the compass is not set to the zone The rear window wiper/washer will where you live, the compass may not operate if the liftgate or liftglass...
Page 137 Instruments and Controls odometer reset stem for after making turns, there may be a 2. Press the vehicle information two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with button until PRESS available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference CALIBRATE COMPASS this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB...
Page 138: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets one of the following: To set the time and date: The accessory power outlets can be Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, 1.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, WARNING be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included Power is always supplied to the with the equipment. Do not use outlets. Do not leave electrical equipment exceeding the equipment plugged in when the maximum amperage rating of vehicle is not in use because the 20 amperes.
Page 140: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-10 Instruments and Controls If equipment is connected using Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there more than 150 watts or a system could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and fault is detected, a protection circuit function. Often gauges and warning shuts off the power supply and the lights work together to indicate a Indicators...
Page 141: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 142: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a Hybrid, see the If the vehicle ever needs a new To display the odometer reading Hybrid Supplement for more odometer installed, the new one is with the ignition off, press the reset information.
Page 143: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message will appear. See Fuel System Messages on page 5 39. Here are some situations customers experience with the fuel gauge. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge.
Page 144: Engine Oil Pressure
5-14 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Messages on page 10 8 and Engine Oil on page 10 8 for more Gauge information. A reading in the low pressure zone can be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 145: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on page 10 21. Temperature Gauge If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Voltmeter Gauge English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working.
Page 146: Safety Belt Reminders
5-16 Instruments and Controls transition from a higher to lower or a Readings in either warning zone This chime and light sequence are lower to higher reading. This is indicate a possible problem in the repeated if the driver remains normal.
Page 147: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Airbag Readiness Light WARNING The system checks the airbag's If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicates there is an electrical comes on while driving, it means problem.
Page 148: Passenger Airbag Status
5-18 Instruments and Controls Passenger Airbag Status If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator, it Indicator means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front If the vehicle has the airbag status passenger frontal airbag.
Page 149: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 Charging System Light information. This light could indicate that there are problems with a generator drive belt, or that there is an electrical problem. Have it checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, This light should come on when the such as the radio and air...
Page 150 5-20 Instruments and Controls 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 151 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Make sure to fuel the vehicle Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality inspection if: Maintenance Programs causes the engine not to run as The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local efficiently as designed and can on with the engine running, or if...
Page 152: Brake System Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Light The pedal might be harder to push or might go closer to the floor. It can With the ignition on, the brake take longer to stop.
Page 153: Tow/Haul Mode Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 ® If it does not, have the vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the StabiliTrak Indicator serviced by your dealer. If the hybrid supplement for more Light system is working normally the information. indicator light then goes off. Tow/Haul Mode Light If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Page 154: Tire Pressure Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls The light flashes if the system is When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light active and is working to assist the This indicates that one or more of driver with directional control of the the tires are significantly vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 155: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light comes on briefly while This light and a chime comes on High-Beam On Light starting the engine. If it does not, when the fuel tank is low on fuel. have the vehicle serviced by your The Driver Information Center also dealer.
Page 156: Cruise Control Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls The lights go out when the fog Information Displays The DIC has different displays lamps are turned off. See Fog which can be accessed by pressing Lamps on page 6 6 for more the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information information.
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-27 DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC (Vehicle Information): Press Buttons) to display the oil life, units, side blind zone system on/off, tire (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll pressure readings for vehicles through the following menu items: with the Tire Pressure Monitor Odometer System (TPMS), trailer brake gain...
Page 158 5-28 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer can be reset to activated, the display will show fuel economies. Generally, freeway zero by pressing the set/reset 8 km (5 miles). As the vehicle driving produces better fuel button while the trip odometer is begins moving, the display will economy than city driving.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-29 Timer Transmission Temperature operate on either four or eight cylinders, depending on your driving Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until demands. When Active Fuel TIMER displays. This display can TRANS TEMP displays. This Management is active, V4 will be used as a timer.
Page 160 5-30 Instruments and Controls will alert you to change the oil on a Side Blind Zone Alert All of the vehicle information will schedule consistent with your then be displayed in the unit of If your vehicle has the Side Blind driving conditions.
Page 161 Instruments and Controls 5-31 If the tire pressure display shows See Integrated Trailer Brake Trip Odometer Reset Stem dashes instead of a value, there Control System under Towing Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) may be a problem with your vehicle. Equipment on page 9 70 for more Use the trip odometer reset stem If this consistently occurs, see your...
Page 162 5-32 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retro-active reset. This This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, can be used to set the trip odometer the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or to the number of kilometers (miles) messages will appear.
Page 163 Instruments and Controls 5-33 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This Press the trip odometer reset stem through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer until TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 164 5-34 Instruments and Controls OUTPUT shows the power output to shows an estimate of the oil's Remember, you must reset the OIL the trailer anytime a trailer with remaining useful life. If you see LIFE display yourself after each oil electric brakes is connected.
Page 165: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and could drain the battery. Turn off all unnecessary accessories. Have the Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC electrical system checked as soon indicate the status of the vehicle or as possible. See your dealer. BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to VEHICLE...
Page 166: Door Ajar Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls check for the message on the DIC See Integrated Trailer Brake LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN display. If the message is still Control System under Towing This message displays and a chime displayed or appears again when Equipment on page 9 70 for more sounds if the driver side rear door is you begin driving, the brake system...
Page 167: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-37 RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN If this message continues to appear, ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP have the system repaired by your ENGINE This message displays and a chime dealer as soon as possible to avoid sounds if the passenger side rear Notice: If you drive the vehicle damage to the engine.
Page 168: Engine Oil Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 169: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL sounds if the fuel level is low. Refuel This message displays if a Remote as soon as possible.
Page 170: Ride Control System
5-40 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST system has been turned off. See Ride Control System Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic page 9 49 and Driver Information Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, Center (DIC) on page 5 26 for more SERVICE STABILITRAK this message displays if there is a...
Page 171: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 SERVICE TRACTION conditions and require more wheel The message turns off as soon as spin. See If the Vehicle is Stuck on the conditions that caused the CONTROL page 9 20. To turn the StabiliTrak message to be displayed are no If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this ®...
Page 172: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-42 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System to appear. See Tire Pressure This message also displays Monitor Operation on page 10 58 for LEFT FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT Messages more information. If the warning (right front), LEFT RR (left rear), comes on and stays on, there may or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT...
Page 173: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Transmission Messages Vehicle Reminder As soon as it is safe to do so, carefully pull the vehicle over to the Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE side of the road and turn the ignition ENGINE off. Check the wiring connection to CHECK TRAILER WIRING the trailer and turn the ignition back Notice: If you drive the vehicle...
Page 174: Washer Fluid Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls This message clears itself after Vehicle Entering the Feature several seconds. This message also Settings Menu Personalization clears if you acknowledge it. After 1. Turn the ignition on and place this message clears, the TRAILER Your vehicle may have the vehicle in P (Park).
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be for this feature. Then press the made to this feature. The current customization button to scroll the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. through the following settings: ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display.
Page 176 5-46 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ LIGHTS ONLY: The exterior lamps AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on reset button while the desired will flash when you press the lock the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 177 Instruments and Controls 5-47 REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select the setting will remain. the DIC display. Press the set/reset type of feedback you will receive button once to access the settings when unlocking the vehicle with...
Page 178 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC System Operation on page 2 3 for This feature allows you to select display. Press the set/reset button more information.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-49 NO CHANGE: No change will be OFF (default): Neither outside EASY EXIT RECALL made to this feature. The current mirror will be tilted down when the If your vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 180 5-50 Instruments and Controls The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until MEMORY SEAT RECALL movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it after the key is removed from the DIC display.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-51 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): The remote start DO NOT RESTORE: The made to this feature. The current feature will be enabled. customization features will not be setting will remain. set to their factory default settings. NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.
Page 182: Universal Remote System
5-52 Instruments and Controls Exiting the Feature Universal Remote devices such as garage door openers, security systems, and Settings Menu System home automation devices. The feature settings menu will be See Radio Frequency Statement on Do not use this system with any exited when any of the following page 13 18 for information garage door opener that does not...
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Park the vehicle outside of the hanging antenna wire is garage when programming a garage attached to the motor-head unit door. Be sure that people and and may be a colored button. objects are clear of the garage door Press this button.
Page 184 5-54 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code starting. Otherwise, the device will Code unit. If you do not see a device such as an additional garage time out and the procedure will have row of dip switches, return door opener, a security device, to be repeated.
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-55 If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 186 5-56 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote. You door moves.
Page 187: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-57 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home 2. Once the indicator lights begin to blink, release both buttons. The Remote Buttons Operation codes from all buttons will be The programmed buttons should be erased. Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or button for at least half of a second.
Page 188 5-58 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 189 Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 190: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has the headlamps will stay on for (Parking Lamps): Turns on the four positions: 10 minutes before automatically parking lamps together with the turning off to prevent the battery following: (Off): Turns off the automatic from being drained.
Page 191: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting The transmission is not in Park. Headlamp High/ To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. The light sensor determines it is Low-Beam Changer daytime. If the headlamps are in the (Headlamp High/Low automatic position or on low beam, When the DRL system is on, Beam Changer): To change the the high-beam headlamps will turn...
Page 192: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the System system. The DRL and automatic headlamp system are only affected When it is dark enough outside, the when the light sensor detects a automatic headlamp system turns change in lighting lasting longer on the headlamps at the normal than the delay.
Page 193: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting The headlamps will also stay on Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change after you exit the vehicle. This Signals feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Vehicle Personalization on page 5 44. If the vehicle is not equipped with DIC buttons, exit lighting is automatic.
Page 194: Fog Lamps
Lighting The lever returns to its starting Fog Lamps When the fog lamps are turned on, position whenever it is released. the headlamps automatically turn on. If after signaling a turn or a lane change the arrows flash rapidly or When the headlamps are changed do not come on, a signal bulb could to high-beam, the fog lamps also go...
Page 195: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Push the knob to extend out and Dome Lamp Override then it can be turned. The dome lamp override button is Instrument Panel Turn the knob clockwise or located next to the exterior lamps control. counterclockwise to brighten or dim Illumination Control the instrument panel lights.
Page 196: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Battery Load Management The reading lamps are located on Entry Lighting the overhead console. The vehicle has Electric Power Management (EPM) that estimates To turn the reading lamps on or off, The vehicle has an illuminated entry the battery's temperature and state press the button located next to feature.
Page 197: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at EPM works to prevent excessive displayed, such as BATTERY LOW idle if the electrical loads are very discharge of the battery. It does this START VEHICLE . If this message high. This is true for all vehicles. by balancing the generator's output displays, it is recommended that the This is because the generator...
Page 198 6-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 199 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-14 System CD/DVD Player ....7-19 Infotainment Auxiliary Devices .
Page 200: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation equipment could interfere with Become familiar with the System manual.
Page 201: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) similar...
Page 202 Infotainment System Vehicles with a USB, CD, and DVD radio may have a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. See Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 7 34 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate.
Page 203 Infotainment System Using the Radio audio system equalization, to Setting the Tone (Bass/ compensate for background noise, Midrange/Treble) (Power/Volume): Press to turn so that music always sounds the the system on and off. BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, same at the set volume level. or Treble): To adjust the bass, Turn clockwise or counterclockwise This feature is most effective at...
Page 204 Infotainment System Driver Select this setting to If a station's frequency is weak or if Unique EQ settings can be saved adjust the audio for the driver to there is static, decrease the treble. for each source. receive the best possible sound To quickly adjust bass, midrange, If the radio has a Bose audio quality.
Page 205: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and Radio tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) press the knob for more than AM-FM Radio BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): 2 seconds. To adjust the balance or fade: Radio Data System (RDS) If the Rear Seat Audio (RSA) is 1.
Page 206 Infotainment System available, the song title information again to stop scanning radio favorites, each having 6 favorite displays on the top line of the stations. The radio only seeks and stations available per page. Each display and artist information scans stations with a strong signal page of favorites can contain any displays on the bottom line.
Page 207: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System 3. Select the number of favorites information, contact XM at REV: Press to go to the pages by pressing the softkey www.xmradio.com or previous XM category. located below the displayed 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., FWD: Press to go to the next page numbers.
Page 208 7-10 Infotainment System 2. Press either of the two softkeys Each page of favorites can contain 3. Turn the knob to display the below the desired category tab any combination of AM, FM, or XM, category to add or remove. to immediately tune to the first if equipped, stations.
Page 209 Infotainment System 7-11 3. Select the number of favorites No XM Signal: The system is No Title Info: No song title pages by pressing the softkey functioning correctly, but the vehicle information is available at this time located below the displayed is in a location that is blocking the on this channel.
Page 210: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver XM Not Available: If this message occur when things like storms and in the vehicle could have previously does not clear within a short period power lines interfere with radio been in another vehicle. For security of time, the receiver could have a reception.
Page 211: Rear Side Window
Infotainment System 7-13 Cellular Phone Usage If a cellular telephone antenna Do not apply aftermarket needs to be attached to the glass, glass tinting with metallic film. Cellular phone usage may cause make sure that the grid lines for the The metallic film in some tinting interference with the vehicle's radio.
Page 212: Audio Players
7-14 Infotainment System Audio Players the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see...
Page 213 Infotainment System 7-15 The CD is controlled by the buttons If a portable audio player is not SEEK: Press to go to the next on the radio faceplate or by the RSA connected, No Input Device Found track. unit. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) displays.
Page 214 7-16 Infotainment System Up to 255 files. Format Tracks are played in the following order: Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Radios that have the capability of extension. playing MP3s can play .mp3 or .wma Play begins from the first track files that were recorded onto a in the first playlist and continues Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda...
Page 215 Infotainment System 7-17 Track names longer than that has been recorded without SEEK: Press to go to the next 32 characters or four pages are using file folders can be played. track. Press and hold or press shortened. The display does not If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more multiple times to continue moving show parts of words on the last...
Page 216 7-18 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen To listen to files by another artist, To exit music navigator mode, press to tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below the softkey below the Back tab to sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab.
Page 217: Cd/Dvd Player
Infotainment System 7-19 If the CD is not playing correctly, If a label is added to a disc. If the surface of a disc is for any other reason, try a known CD, more than one CD is inserted damaged, such as cracked, broken, good CD.
Page 218 7-20 Infotainment System Front seat passengers can listen to Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc the radio (AM, FM, or XM if cannot be completed, due to Insert a disc partway into either slot, equipped) by pressing the BAND unknown format, etc., and the disc label side up.
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-21 When a CD is inserted, the text tab If a front auxiliary device is (Tune): Turn to select tracks on DVD or CD symbol displays on the connected, the DVD/CD AUX button the disc that is currently playing. left side of the radio display.
Page 220 7-22 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both The CD player supports: tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ Up to 512 files and folders. sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc. Up to 8 folders in depth.
Page 221 Infotainment System 7-23 No Folder Tracks are played in the following File System and Naming order: When the disc contains only The song name that displays is the compressed files, the files are Play begins from the first track in song name that is contained in the located under the root folder.
Page 222 7-24 Infotainment System Playing an MP3 or WMA (in The player scans the disc to sort the FWD (Fast Forward): Press files by artist and album ID3 tag Either the DVD or CD Slot) and hold to advance playback information. It can take several quickly.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-25 To change from playback by artist to Using the DVD Player Inserting a Disc playback by album: The DVD player can be controlled Insert a disc partway into the top 1. Press the softkey below the Sort by the buttons on the remote slot, label side up.
Page 224 7-26 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc both the DVD slot and the CD slot, and to start the Parental Control the DVD/CD AUX button cycles feature. Parental Control prevents DVD (Eject): Press and between the two sources and does the rear seat occupant from release to eject the disc currently not indicate No Aux Input Device.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-27 the display, the system is in pause cursor through the DVD menu. REV (Fast Reverse): Press to mode. If the Pause tab is showing After making a selection press this quickly reverse the CD or DVD at on the display, the system is in button.
Page 226 7-28 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-A Stopping and Resuming (Audio Stream): Press to cycle (Audio) Playback through audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc. The Once a DVD-A is inserted, the radio To stop playing a DVD without video screen shows the audio display menu shows several tab turning off the system, press the...
Page 227: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-29 The road is very rough. When CD/DVD Player Messages Auxiliary Devices the road becomes smoother, Disc Format Error: This message the disc should play. Using the Auxiliary Input Jack displays if the disc is inserted with The disc is dirty, scratched, Radios with an auxiliary input jack the disc label wrong side up, or if wet, or upside down.
Page 228 7-30 Infotainment System For optimal sound quality, increase DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Using the USB Port the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, Radios with a USB port can control to the loudest level. or Auxiliary when listening to the a USB storage device or an iPod radio.
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-31 For help with identifying your iPod, Connecting a USB Storage vehicle is turned off, the iPod go to www.apple.com/support. automatically powers off and will not Device or iPod charge or draw power from the Radios that have a USB port can The USB Port can be used to vehicle's battery.
Page 230 7-32 Infotainment System Using Softkeys to Control a Back: Press the softkey below the SEEK: Press to go to the next back tab to go back to the main USB Storage Device or iPod track. Press and hold or press display screen on an iPod, or the multiple times to continue moving The five softkeys below the radio...
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-33 Genres Third softkey, 5% through the list To skip through large lists, the each time the softkey is pressed. five softkeys can be used to Songs navigate in the following order: Fourth softkey, 10% through the Composers list each time the softkey is First softkey, first item in the list.
Page 232: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-34 Infotainment System Shuffle Functionality Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system might To use Shuffle: Infotainment not work until the temperature is within the operating range. The Press the softkey below Rear Seat Entertainment operating range for the RSE system to select between is above 20°C ( 4°F) or below Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/...
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-35 To turn Parental Control off, press Headphones These headphones can be used to and hold the radio power button for listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, more than two seconds. The RSE MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary returns from where it was previously source connected to A/V jacks or left and the padlock icon disappears...
Page 234 7-36 Infotainment System Infrared transmitters are located at and should be positioned on the left Battery Replacement the rear of the overhead console. ear. The symbol R (Right) appears To change the batteries on the The headphones shut off on the outside bottom edge of the headphones: automatically to save the battery ear cup and should be positioned on...
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-37 Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks camcorder or a video game unit headphones on Channel 2 or with to the RSE system. Adapter the wired headphones. See Using connectors or cables (not included) the Auxiliary Input Jack under may be required to connect the Auxiliary Devices on page 7 29 for auxiliary device to the A/V jacks.
Page 236 7-38 Infotainment System Audio Output When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the Audio from the DVD player or input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-39 Remote Control Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons could also affect the function of the (Power): Press this button to remote control. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Illumination): Press this button slot, the remote control (power)
Page 238 7-40 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Fast Reverse): Press this can be played slowly by pressing select the choice that is highlighted button to quickly reverse the DVD or the play/pause button then pressing in any menu.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-41 (Subtitles): Press this button to 10 (Double Digit Entries): Press Second Third Row turn on or off subtitles and to move this button to select chapter or track Button Screen through subtitle options when a numbers greater than nine. Press Press Screen DVD is playing.
Page 240 7-42 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-43 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont.) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 242: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-44 Infotainment System Cleaning the RSE Overhead rear seat passengers can control To listen to an iPod or portable and listen to a CD through the audio device through the RSA, Console headphones, while the driver listens attach the iPod or portable audio When cleaning the RSE overhead to the radio through the speakers.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-45 SRCE (Source): Press this button This function is inactive, with some PROG (Program): Press this to switch between the radio (AM/ radios, if the front seat passengers button to go to the next preset radio FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and if are listening to the radio.
Page 244: Bluetooth
7-46 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-47 When to Speak: A short tone Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information sounds after the system responds Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the indicating when it is waiting for a paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the voice command.
Page 246 7-48 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone vehicle. See Listing All Paired 3. Say Delete. The system asks and Connected Phones later in which phone to delete. 1. Press and hold this section for more information. 4. Say the name of the phone you two seconds.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-49 Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After Numbers 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system The system can store up to two seconds.
Page 248 7-50 Infotainment System To delete all name tags: Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is phone number to be dialed by recognized by the system, say 1. Press and hold entering the digits one at a time. Clear at any time to clear the last two seconds.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-51 To ignore the incoming call, no Once connected, the person called Muting a Call action is required. will be heard through the audio During a call, all sounds from inside speakers. Press to disconnect the the vehicle can be muted so that the current call and switch to the call person on the other end of the call Receiving a Call...
Page 250 7-52 Infotainment System Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Sending a Number or Name Tag Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: During a Call During a call with the audio in the 1. Press .
Page 251: Climate Control Systems
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate Control System Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Dual Automatic Climate Control this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system System .
Page 252 Climate Controls K. Air Conditioning Driver and Passenger Side When the passenger's temperature Temperature Control setting is set different than the PASS driver's setting, the indicator on the The driver and passenger side M. Passenger Temperature Control PASS button illuminates and both temperature buttons are used to the driver side and passenger side (On/Off): Press to turn the...
Page 253 Climate Controls When AUTO is selected, the air If a temperature setting of Manual Operation conditioning operation and air 32°C (90°F) is chosen, the (Fan Control): Press these inlet will be automatically system remains at the maximum buttons to increase or decrease the controlled.
Page 254 Climate Controls The air delivery mode setting is freezing. The recirculation mode If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is displayed and the AUTO light cannot be selected while in the selected again, the climate control turns off. The fan remains under defog mode.
Page 255 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows long The recirculation mode cannot be < (Rear Window Defogger): enough to let hot inside air escape. used with floor, defog, or defrost Press to turn the rear window This helps to reduce the time it modes.
Page 256 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 257 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear The rear climate control system can also be turned off by pressing and Seat Audio) holding the button. To turn the For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are system on from the rear seats, integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 258: Air Vents
Climate Controls Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation Air Vents Equipped (Fan Control): Press these Use the air outlets located in the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode center and on the side of the control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to instrument panel to direct the...
Page 259: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems New Vehicle Break-In ..9-26 All-Wheel Drive ....9-39 Operating Adjustable Throttle and Brake Brakes Pedal .
Page 260: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-56 Recommended Fuel ..9-57 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications (U.S.
Page 261: Control Of A Vehicle
Driving and Operating Death and injury associated with Medical research shows that Braking drinking and driving is a global alcohol in a person's system can See Brake System Warning Light on tragedy. make crash injuries worse, page 5 22. especially injuries to the brain, Alcohol affects four things that spinal cord, or heart.
Page 262: Steering
Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping the pedal could get harder to push Steering Tips distances vary greatly with the down. If the engine stops, there will It is important to take curves at a surface of the road, whether it is still be some power brake assist but reasonable speed.
Page 263: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery There are times when steering can The vehicle's right wheels can drop be more effective than braking. For off the edge of a road onto the example, you come over a hill and shoulder while driving.
Page 264: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Loss of Control The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid Let us review what driving experts systems. In the braking skid, the sudden steering, acceleration, say about what happens when the wheels are not rolling.
Page 265: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Off-Road Driving At the very time you need special Before You Go Off-Roading alertness and driving skills, your Have all necessary maintenance Vehicles with 20 inch tire/wheel reflexes, perceptions, and judgment and service work done. assemblies should not be driven can be affected by even a small off-road except on a level, solid Make sure there is enough fuel,...
Page 266 Driving and Operating The air dam is held in place by Loading Your Vehicle for WARNING (Continued) 2 bolts and 10 snaps accessible Off-Road Driving from underneath the front fascia. the roof. Keep cargo in the WARNING To remove the air dam: cargo area as far forward and low as possible.
Page 267 Driving and Operating Take extreme care with open Environmental Concerns Getting Familiar with Off-Road fires (where permitted), camp Driving Off-road driving can provide stoves, and lanterns. wholesome and satisfying It is a good idea to practice in an Never park your vehicle over recreation.
Page 268 9-10 Driving and Operating The vehicle has more bounce snow, or ice. Each of these surfaces When driving over obstacles or when driving over obstacles. affects the vehicle's steering, rough terrain, keep a firm grip on acceleration, and braking in different the steering wheel.
Page 269: Driving Uphill
Driving and Operating 9-11 Is the hill simply too rough? vehicle can and cannot do. There On a large hill, the incline may get Steep hills often have ruts, are some hills that simply cannot be steeper as you near the top, but you gullies, troughs, and exposed driven, no matter how well built the might not see this because the crest...
Page 270 9-12 Driving and Operating Try to drive straight up the hill if If the vehicle stalls, or is about to so you can tell if the wheels are at all possible. If the path twists stall, and you cannot make it up straight and can maneuver as and turns, you might want to find the hill:...
Page 271: Driving Downhill
Driving and Operating 9-13 What is at the bottom of the hill? If, after stalling, you try to back Things not to do when driving down Is there a hidden creek bank or down the hill and decide you just a hill: even a river bottom with large cannot do it, set the parking brake,...
Page 272: Driving Across An Incline
9-14 Driving and Operating Driving Across an Incline between the left and right not mean you have to drive it. wheels might not prevent the The last vehicle to try it might have An off-road trail will probably go vehicle from tilting and rolling rolled over.
Page 273 Driving and Operating 9-15 side, even if the door there is harder accelerating, and braking. Drive at a Driving in Water to open. If you get out on the reduced speed and avoid sharp downhill side and the vehicle starts turns or abrupt maneuvers.
Page 274: Driving On Wet Roads
9-16 Driving and Operating If the water is not too deep, drive The vehicle requires more frequent WARNING (Continued) slowly through it. At faster speeds, service due to off-road use. Refer to water splashes on the ignition the Maintenance Schedule for Flowing or rushing water creates system and the vehicle can stall.
Page 275: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-17 Keep your eyes moving scan Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and weather driving tips include: none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often.
Page 276: Winter Driving
9-18 Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions speeds that let you stay in quickly causes the wheels to spin...
Page 277 Driving and Operating 9-19 Run the engine for short periods WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. cannot be seen or smelled. It can Adjust the climate control To save fuel, run the engine for only cause unconsciousness and even system to a setting that short periods as needed to warm...
Page 278: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-20 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire vehicle out after a few tries, it might chains on the vehicle, see Tire need to be towed out. Recovery Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 68. hooks can be used, if the vehicle wheels to free the vehicle when has them.
Page 279: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-21 Vehicle Load Limits WARNING It is very important to know how Do not load the vehicle any much weight your vehicle can heavier than the Gross carry. This weight is called the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle capacity weight and (GVWR), or either the includes the weight of all maximum front or rear Gross...
Page 280 9-22 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The combined weight of The Tire and Loading occupants and cargo should Information label also shows the never exceed XXX kg or size of the original equipment...
Page 281 Driving and Operating 9-23 the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs (1400 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Page 282 9-24 Driving and Operating The combined weight of the This is called Gross Vehicle driver, passengers and cargo Weight Rating (GVWR). The should never exceed your GVWR includes the weight of vehicle's capacity weight. the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo. Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also tells you the maximum weights...
Page 283 Driving and Operating 9-25 Using heavier suspension WARNING WARNING (Continued) components to get added durability might not change your Do not load the vehicle any Never stack heavier weight ratings. Ask your dealer heavier than the Gross things, like suitcases, to help you load your vehicle the Vehicle Weight Rating inside the vehicle so that...
Page 284: Starting And Operating
9-26 Driving and Operating Starting and new linings can mean premature wear and earlier Operating replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every New Vehicle Break-In time you get new brake linings. Notice: The vehicle does not The control used to adjust the Do not tow a trailer during need an elaborate break-in.
Page 285: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-27 Ignition Positions will remain active. See Retained 3. Come to a complete stop, shift Accessory Power (RAP) on to P (Park), and turn the ignition page 9 30. to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, the This position locks the ignition.
Page 286: Starting The Engine
9-28 Driving and Operating B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This D (START): This is the position Starting Procedure position lets things like the radio that starts the engine. When the 1. With your foot off the accelerator and the windshield wipers operate engine starts, release the key. The pedal, turn the ignition to START.
Page 287: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-29 To prevent gear damage, this 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: The engine is designed to system also prevents cranking if 5 10 seconds, especially in very work with the electronics in the the engine is already running.
Page 288: Retained Accessory
9-30 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Coolant Retained Accessory WARNING (Continued) Heater Power (RAP) 1. Turn off the engine. Plug the cord into a properly The following vehicle accessories grounded three-prong 110-volt 2. Open the hood and unwrap can be used for up to 10 minutes the electrical cord.
Page 289: Shifting Into Park
Driving and Operating 9-31 Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to If you have to leave the vehicle with LOCK/OFF. the engine running, be sure the vehicle is in P (Park) and the 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING parking brake is firmly set.
Page 290: Shifting Out Of Park
9-32 Driving and Operating Prevent movement of the shift When you are ready to drive, move If you still are unable to shift out of lever out of P (Park), unless the the shift lever out of P (Park) before P (Park): ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ releasing the parking brake.
Page 291: Active Fuel Management
Driving and Operating 9-33 ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) Vehicles with V8 engines may have There are holes or openings Active Fuel Management . This WARNING in the vehicle body from system allows the engine to operate damage or after market Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders,...
Page 292: Automatic Transmission
9-34 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING While Parked Transmission It can be dangerous to get out It is better not to park with the If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the of the vehicle if the automatic engine running.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-35 P (Park): This position locks the N (Neutral): In this position, the WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position engine does not connect with the to use when you start the engine wheels. To restart the engine when vehicle will not move, even when because the vehicle cannot move the vehicle is already moving, use...
Page 294 9-36 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for until the engine warms up. Shifts upshift, if the engine will be able to normal driving. It provides the best may be more noticeable with a cold maintain vehicle speed by analyzing fuel economy for the vehicle.
Page 295: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-37 Manual Mode The number displayed in the gear Tow/Haul Mode indicator is the highest gear that can Range Selection Mode be used. However, the vehicle can automatically shift to lower gears as it adjusts to driving conditions. This means that all gears below that number are available.
Page 296 9-38 Driving and Operating The Tow/Haul Mode works with the on downhill grades by automatically Cruise Grade Braking operates ® Autoride feature, if the vehicle has implementing a shift schedule that while Cruise Control is engaged in this, to enhance the ride when utilizes the engine and transmission Tow/Haul Mode to assist in trailering or with a loaded vehicle.
Page 297: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-39 Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels With this feature, engine power is are slowing down.
Page 298: Parking Brake
9-40 Driving and Operating there will not be enough time to Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking apply the brakes if that vehicle brake on can overheat the brake suddenly slows or stops. Always system and cause premature leave enough room up ahead to wear or damage to brake system stop, even with ABS.
Page 299: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-41 Brake Assist Ride Control Systems The system should initialize before the vehicle reaches 32 km/h This vehicle has a brake assist (20 mph). In some cases, it may ® StabiliTrak System feature designed to assist the driver take approximately 3.2 km (2 mi) of in stopping or decreasing vehicle driving before the system initializes.
Page 300 9-42 Driving and Operating If any of these messages still the appropriate TCS off or appear on the Driver Information StabiliTrak off message will be Center (DIC), the vehicle should be displayed on the DIC to warn the taken in for service. For more driver.
Page 301: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-43 Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The traction control system is part ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will of the StabiliTrak system.
Page 302: Continuous Damping
9-44 Driving and Operating Continuous Damping Autoride and MagneRide also An air compressor connected to the interact with the tow/haul mode rear shocks will raise or lower the Control (CDC) that, when activated, will provide rear of the vehicle to maintain additional control of the shock proper vehicle height.
Page 303: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-45 Cruise Control When the brakes are applied, the cruise control turns off. This vehicle has a Hydra Matic WARNING 6 speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking and Cruise Cruise control can be dangerous Grade Braking (Allison where you cannot drive safely at Transmission) under Tow/Haul a steady speed.
Page 304 9-46 Driving and Operating (Set/Coast): Press to set Resuming a Set Speed Reducing Speed While Using the speed and activate cruise Cruise Control If the cruise control is set at a control or make the vehicle desired speed and then the brakes If the cruise control system is decelerate.
Page 305: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-47 you might have to step on the Object Detection WARNING accelerator pedal to maintain the Systems vehicle speed. When going The Ultrasonic Rear Parking downhill, you might have to brake or Assist (URPA) system does not shift to a lower gear to keep the Ultrasonic Parking Assist replace driver vision.
Page 306 9-48 Driving and Operating How the System Works SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this message occurs, take the vehicle to URPA comes on automatically your dealer to repair the system. when the shift lever is moved into PARK ASSIST OFF: This message R (Reverse).
Page 307: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-49 A trailer was attached to the SBZA display, check the outside WARNING vehicle, or a bicycle or an object and rearview mirrors, look over your was hanging out of the liftgate shoulder for vehicles and hazards, SBZA is only a lane changing aid during the last drive cycle.
Page 308 9-50 Driving and Operating Use caution while changing lanes SBZA displays do not come on If the SBZA displays do not light up when towing a trailer, as the SBZA while the vehicle is approaching or when the system is on and vehicles detection zones do not change passing other vehicles.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-51 The SBZA displays may remain on SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. FCC Information if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, UNAVAILABLE: This message See Radio Frequency Statement on or a bicycle or object is extending indicates that the SBZA system is page 13 18 for information out to either side of the vehicle.
Page 310: Rear Vision
9-52 Driving and Operating Rear Vision and the driver shifts the vehicle into WARNING (Continued) R (Reverse), the video image Camera (RVC) automatically appears on the inside Your judged distances using the rear view mirror. Once the driver This vehicle may have a Rear screen will differ from actual shifts out of R (Reverse), the video Vision Camera system.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-53 Vehicles With Navigation 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay can be cancelled by screen button. The Rear Camera performing one of the following: System Options screen will display. Pressing a hard key on the The rear vision camera system is navigation system.
Page 312 9-54 Driving and Operating To turn the symbols on or off: Rear Vision Camera Error (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) or Messages (minus) screen buttons to increase 1. Make sure that URPA has not or decrease the contrast of the been disabled.
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-55 The camera uses a special lens. When the System Does Not The distance of the image that Seem To Work Properly appears on the screen differs from The rear vision camera system the actual distance. The area might not work properly or display a displayed by the camera is limited.
Page 314 9-56 Driving and Operating The rear vision camera system The fast flash conditions are Fuel display in the rearview mirror may used to protect the video device Use of the recommended fuel is turn off or not appear as expected from high temperature an important part of the proper due to one of the following...
Page 315: Recommended Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-57 87 octane or higher, but the containing MMT. See Fuel Additives vehicle's acceleration could be on page 9 58 for additional slightly reduced, and a slight audible information. knocking noise, commonly referred California Fuel to as spark knock, might be heard. If the octane is less than 87, you Requirements might notice a heavy knocking noise...
Page 316: Fuels In Foreign Countries
9-58 Driving and Operating Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel We recommend that you use these injectors and intake valves clean gasolines, if they comply with the Countries and avoid problems due to dirty specifications described earlier. injectors or valves, look for gasoline However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Never use leaded gasoline or any that is advertised as TOP TIER...
Page 317: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Driving and Operating 9-59 Fuels containing MMT can reduce find E85 fuel. Those stations that should contain no more than spark plug life and affect emission do have E85 should have a label 70% ethanol. It is best not to control system performance.
Page 318: Filling The Tank
9-60 Driving and Operating Notice: This vehicle was not fuel cap will be yellow and state that WARNING (Continued) designed for fuel that contains E85 or gasoline can be used. See methanol. Do not use fuel Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on when refueling the vehicle.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-61 While refueling, hang the tethered When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING fuel cap from the hook on the the tether in its hole before fuel door. tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks.
Page 320: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-62 Driving and Operating Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-63 Consider using a sway control. If the vehicle has the Side Blind For information on towing a disabled See Hitches in Towing Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Equipment on page 9 70. doesn't seem to be working page 10 89.
Page 322 9-64 Driving and Operating Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer WARNING (Continued) hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on tires and mirrors. If the trailer or under the instrument has electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-65 Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn When towing at high altitude on out, the arrows on the instrument steep uphill grades, consider the Hold the bottom of the steering panel will still flash for turns. It is following: Engine coolant will boil at wheel with one hand.
Page 324 9-66 Driving and Operating Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer place, release the regular brakes Towing until the chocks absorb the load. WARNING The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer.
Page 325: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-67 Trailer Towing Notice: Pulling a trailer your passengers. So please read improperly can damage the this section carefully before pulling a Do not tow a trailer during break in. vehicle and result in costly trailer. See New Vehicle Break-In on repairs not covered by the Weight of the Trailer page 9 26 for more information.
Page 326 9-68 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon Denali 2WD 3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Yukon Denali AWD 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs)
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-69 Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel After loading the trailer, weigh the or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer and then the tongue, trailer weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type separately, to see if the weights are shown below:...
Page 328: Towing Equipment
9-70 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's is to weigh the tow vehicle and Weight Distributing Hitch trailer combination, fully loaded for Tires Adjustment the trip, getting individual weights Be sure the vehicle's tires are for each of these items. inflated to the inflation pressures found on the Certification label on Towing Equipment...
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-71 Safety Chains the instructions for the trailer brakes universal trailer connector is so they are installed, adjusted and attached to a bracket on the hitch Always attach chains between the maintained properly. platform. vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Since the vehicle is equipped with The seven-wire harness contains safety chains under the tongue of...
Page 330 9-72 Driving and Operating the battery. If the trailer is too light It should be installed by your dealer for tow/haul mode, turn on the or a qualified service center. headlamps as a second way to If the vehicle is equipped with an boost the vehicle system and ITBC, the blunt cuts exist, but are charge the battery.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-73 See Weight of the Trailer in Trailer Tow/Haul is recommended only The ITBC system is integrated Towing on page 9 67. Tow/Haul is when pulling a heavy trailer or a with the vehicle s brake, anti lock most useful under the following large or heavy load.
Page 332 9-74 Driving and Operating The ITBC system can only be used When trailering, make sure of the Trailer Brake Control Panel with trailers with electric brakes. following: The ITBC system is used only WARNING with trailers that are equipped with electric brakes. Connecting a trailer that is not All applicable local and federal compatible with the ITBC system...
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-75 Pressing a Trailer Gain Trailer Brake Display Page on the TRAILER GAIN This setting is button If the Trailer Brake DIC to adjust and display power displayed anytime the Trailer Brake Display Page is not currently output to the trailer brakes.
Page 334 9-76 Driving and Operating There is a fault present in the TRAILER OUTPUT This is vehicle s service brakes are applied wiring to the electric trailer displayed any time a trailer with while using the Manual Trailer Brake brakes (a CHECK TRAILER electric brakes is connected.
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-77 In the Trailer Output display Use the following procedure to 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just on the DIC, - - - - - - will correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each below the point of trailer wheel disappear if there is no towing condition: lock-up, indicated by trailer...
Page 336 9-78 Driving and Operating Other ITBC Related DIC Messages If the disconnect occurs while To determine if the electrical fault is the vehicle is stationary, this on the vehicle side or trailer side of In addition to displaying TRAILER message will automatically turn the trailer wiring harness GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT off in about thirty seconds.
Page 337: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-79 SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE An authorized GM dealer may Conversions and SYSTEM This message will be be able to diagnose and repair Add-Ons displayed when there is a problem problems with the trailer. However, with the ITBC system. If this any diagnosis and repair of the message persists over multiple trailer is not covered under the...
Page 338 9-80 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 339: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-24 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-24 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Washer Fluid .
Page 340: Vehicle Care
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Inspection ....10-61 General Information California Proposition Tire Rotation ....10-61 65 Warning For service and parts needs, visit When It Is Time for New...
Page 341: California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Perchlorate Accessories and is not covered under the terms of the vehicle warranty and may affect Materials Requirements Modifications remaining warranty coverage for affected parts. Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle GM Accessories are designed to initiators, seat belt pretensioners,...
Page 342: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. WARNING (Continued) Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Be sure to use the proper Service Work page 3 45. nuts, bolts, and other Keep a record with all parts receipts fasteners.
Page 343: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the...
Page 344 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 6.2 L V8 Engine...
Page 345 Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Automatic Transmission Power Steering Fluid Reservoir page 10 15. Dipstick (Out of View). See (Out of View). See Power Checking the Fluid Level Steering Fluid on page 10 24. B. Coolant Surge Tank and under Automatic Transmission Pressure Cap.
Page 346: Engine Oil
10-8 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil It is a good idea to check the engine To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle attention must be paid to engine oil.
Page 347 Vehicle Care 10-9 area that shows the proper This certification mark indicates that approved to the dexos operating range, the engine could the oil has been approved to the specification, ask your service be damaged. You should drain dexos specification. provider.
Page 348 10-10 Vehicle Care Viscosity Grade be used. An oil of this viscosity grade will provide easier cold SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity starting for the engine at extremely grade for the vehicle. Do not use low temperatures. When selecting other viscosity oils such as an oil of the appropriate viscosity SAE 10W 30, 10W 40, or 20W-50.
Page 349: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil is not necessary for up to a year. elements that can be unhealthy for The engine oil and filter must be This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 350: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission System can be reset as follows: Life System Fluid 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the When to Check and Change the engine off.
Page 351 Vehicle Care 10-13 Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, 6. Using the TRANS TEMP scheduled maintenance intervals prepare the vehicle as follows: reading, determine and perform listed in Scheduled Maintenance on the appropriate check 1.
Page 352 10-14 Vehicle Care Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only...
Page 353: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 2. Flip the handle up and then pull the HOT band. If the fluid level is Engine Air Cleaner/Filter out the dipstick and wipe it with low, add only enough fluid to See Engine Compartment Overview a clean rag or paper towel. bring the level into the HOT on page 10 6 for the location of the band.
Page 354 10-16 Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ 5. Inspect or replace the engine air Filter cleaner/filter. 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten assembly . See Engine the screws. Compartment Overview on page 10 6. WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or...
Page 355: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-17 Cooling System WARNING WARNING (Continued) The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan Do not run the engine if there is a engine to maintain the correct under the hood can start up even leak. If you run the engine, it working temperature.
Page 356: Engine Coolant
10-18 Vehicle Care Protects against rust and Engine Coolant WARNING (Continued) corrosion. The cooling system in the vehicle Will not damage aluminum parts. is filled with DEX-COOL engine With plain water or the wrong Helps keep the proper engine coolant. This coolant is designed to mixture, the engine could get too temperature.
Page 357: Checking Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-19 Never dispose of engine coolant by Checking Coolant putting it in the trash, pouring it on The vehicle must be on a level the ground, or into sewers, streams, surface when checking the coolant or bodies of water. Have the coolant level.
Page 358 10-20 Vehicle Care How to Add Coolant to the If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank An electric engine cooling fan WARNING under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running You can be burned if you spill and can cause injury.
Page 359: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may...
Page 360 10-22 Vehicle Care In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED Then check to see if the engine If Steam Is Coming from the STOP ENGINE, ENGINE cooling fans are running. If the Engine Compartment OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and engine is overheating, both fans a ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED should be running.
Page 361 Vehicle Care 10-23 If an engine overheat warning is If the temperature overheat gauge WARNING (Continued) displayed but no steam can be seen is no longer in the overheat zone or heard, the problem may not be or an overheat warning no longer See Overheated Engine too serious.
Page 362: Overheated Engine Protection
10-24 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Engine Fan When to Check Power Steering Fluid Protection The vehicle has electric cooling It is not necessary to regularly Operating Mode fans. The fans spinning at low check power steering fluid unless speed during most everyday driving If an overheated engine condition there is a leak suspected in the might be heard.
Page 363: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 The level should be at the FULL Adding Washer Fluid Notice COLD mark. If necessary, add only When using concentrated The vehicle has a low washer fluid enough fluid to bring the level up to washer fluid, follow the message on the DIC that comes the mark.
Page 364: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 365: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See Scheduled worn, there will be too much fluid Maintenance on page 11 2.
Page 366: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Battery hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake shown on the original battery label the MAX mark.
Page 367: All-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-29 Vehicle Storage All-Wheel Drive Transfer Case WARNING If the vehicle is equipped with Batteries have acid that can burn All-Wheel Drive, be sure to perform you and gas that can explode. the lubricant checks described in You can be badly hurt if you are this section.
Page 368: Front Axle
10-30 Vehicle Care Front Axle What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids When to Check and Change and Lubricants on page 11 6 to Lubricant determine what kind of lubricant It is not necessary to regularly to use. check front axle fluid unless there is a leak suspected or an unusual Rear Axle noise is heard.
Page 369 Vehicle Care 10-31 For All-Wheel-Drive vehicles, the Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant proper level is from 1.0 mm to driven before checking the fluid 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.75 in) level, it may appear lower than below the bottom of the filler normal because fluid has traveled plug hole, located on the rear...
Page 370: Function Check
10-32 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9 40. WARNING If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular position, contact your dealer for...
Page 371: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
Vehicle Care 10-33 Ignition Transmission Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Lock Check Mechanism Check your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. While parked, and with the parking WARNING brake set, try to turn the ignition to To check the parking brake's...
Page 372: Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Front Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm inspected for wear or cracking. See connector away from the Scheduled Maintenance on windshield. page 11 2. Replacement blades come in 3.
Page 373: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement Headlamp Aiming 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up The vehicle has a visual optical and out of the park rest position. headlamp aiming system. The aim of the headlamps has been preset at the factory and should need no further adjustment.
Page 374 10-36 Vehicle Care The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. Be placed so the headlamps The high-beam headlamps will be are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a correctly aimed if the low-beam light colored wall. headlamps are aimed properly.
Page 375: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-37 6. Turn on the low-beam 8. Turn the vertical aiming screw Bulb Replacement headlamps and place a piece of until the headlamp beam is For the proper type of replacement cardboard or equivalent in front aimed to the horizontal tape bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on of the headlamp not being line.
Page 376: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-38 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: 3. Press the release tab, if equipped, and turn the socket Stoplamps, and Back-Up counterclockwise to remove it Lamps from the taillamp assembly. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
Page 377: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-39 License Plate Lamp 2. Twist and pull the license plate Replacement Bulbs lamp assembly forward through If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the the molding opening. hybrid supplement for more 3. Remove the bulb socket from information.
Page 378: Electrical System
10-40 Vehicle Care Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect Windshield Wipers the following in the vehicle: If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System Headlamp Wiring heavy snow or ice, the windshield wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload Windshield Wiper Motor and will then restart.
Page 379: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the Breakers Fuse Block vehicle may damage it. Always keep the covers on any electrical The wiring circuits in the vehicle are If the vehicle is a Hybrid, see the component.
Page 380 10-42 Vehicle Care...
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Transmission features shown. Lamps Controls (Ignition) Fuses Usage Driver Side Fuel Pump Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Turn Lamp Fuel System Headlamp Control Module...
Page 382 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Amplifier Cigarette Lighter, Lamps (DRL) Auxiliary Power Audio System (If Equipped) Outlet Miscellaneous Driver Side Automatic Level (Ignition), Cruise High-Beam Control Control Headlamp Compressor Relay Liftgate Release Daytime Running Climate Controls Airbag System Lamps 2...
Page 383: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 J-Case Usage J-Case Usage Relays Usage Fuses Fuses REAR Rear Defogger Antilock Brake Left Bussed DEFOG System 1 Electrical Center 2 RUN/CRNK Switched Power Starter Relays Usage Instrument Panel Fuse Stud 2 (Trailer Cooling Fan High Block Brakes) FAN HI Speed...
Page 384 10-46 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 385: Block
Vehicle Care 10-47 Top View Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Interior Lamps Driver Side Power Power Door Lock 1 LT DR Window Circuit (Unlock Feature) Breaker Rear Seat Entertainment Harness Connector Usage Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist, Power Driver Door Liftgate LT DR Harness Connection...
Page 386: Wheels And Tires
10-48 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires Harness WARNING (Continued) Connector Usage Tires Underinflated tires pose the HEADLINER Headliner Harness same danger as overloaded Connector 2 Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash high-quality tires made by a HEADLINER Headliner Harness could cause serious injury.
Page 387: Tire Sidewall Labeling
Vehicle Care 10-49 The low profile, wide tread Tire Sidewall Labeling WARNING (Continued) design is not recommended for Useful information about a tire off road driving. SeeOff-Road Improperly repaired tires can is molded into the sidewall. Driving on page 9 7 for cause a crash.
Page 388: Tire Designations
10-50 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured. The TIN is Tire Designations Performance Criteria molded onto both sides of the Tire Size Specification) Original tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to have the date of manufacture. The example shows a typical GM's specific tire performance passenger vehicle tire size.
Page 389: Tire Terminology And Definitions
Vehicle Care 10-51 (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit the load carrying capacity a tire Belt A rubber coated layer of number that indicates the tire is certified to carry. The speed cords that is located between height to width measurements. rating is the maximum speed a the plies and the tread.
Page 390 10-52 Vehicle Care Curb Weight The weight of a GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure motor vehicle with standard and Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to optional equipment including the Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated.
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-53 Outward Facing Sidewall Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of...
Page 392: Tire Pressure
10-54 Vehicle Care Vehicle Capacity Weight Tire Pressure Overinflated tires, or tires that number of designated seating have too much air, can If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the positions multiplied by result in: hybrid supplement for more 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated Unusual wear.
Page 393 Vehicle Care 10-55 For additional information How to Check If the inflation pressure is low, regarding how much weight add air until the recommended Use a good quality pocket-type the vehicle can carry, and an pressure is reached. If the gauge to check tire pressure.
Page 394: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-56 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P265/65R18 or P275/ Each tire, including the spare 55R20 size tires require inflation (if provided), should be checked High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving monthly when cold and inflated to the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h the inflation pressure recommended WARNING (100 mph) or higher.
Page 395 Vehicle Care 10-57 Accordingly, when the low tire Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure telltale illuminates, you equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more should stop and check your tires as indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to soon as possible, and inflate them...
Page 396: Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
10-58 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor located on the instrument cluster. air pressure is getting low and If the warning light comes on, stop needs to be inflated to the proper Operation as soon as possible and inflate the pressure. tires to the recommended pressure If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the A Tire and Loading Information label...
Page 397 Vehicle Care 10-59 Always use only the replaced and the sensor could prevent the TPMS from GM-approved tire sealant matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying available through your dealer successfully. See "TPMS Sensor New Tires on page 10 63. or included in the vehicle.
Page 398 10-60 Vehicle Care The malfunction light and the DIC 7. Proceed to the passenger 3. Press on the message should go off at the next side rear tire, and repeat the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) ignition cycle. The sensors are procedure in Step 5.
Page 399: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-61 The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection See When It Is Time for New or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10 63 and Wheel GM recommends that the tires, be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10 67.
Page 400 10-62 Vehicle Care After the tires have been Lightly coat the center of the WARNING rotated, adjust the front and rear wheel hub with wheel bearing inflation pressures as shown on grease after a wheel change or Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the Tire and Loading Information tire rotation to prevent corrosion parts to which it is fastened, can...
Page 401: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-63 When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10 61 and Tire Parking for an extended period can Rotation on page 10 61 for cause flat spots on the tires that Tires additional information. may result in vibrations while driving.
Page 402 10-64 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec system WARNING WARNING (Continued) considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the Tires could explode during or types could also cause overall performance of the improper service. Attempting to vehicle, including brake system damage to the vehicle.
Page 403: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-65 installed on the vehicle. Non TPC electronic systems such as antilock WARNING Spec-rated tires may give a low brakes, rollover airbags, traction pressure warning that is higher or control, and electronic stability Using bias-ply tires on the lower than the proper warning level control, the performance of these vehicle may cause the wheel...
Page 404: Uniform Tire Quality
10-66 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear Grading (UTQG) system Grading The treadwear grade is a does not apply to deep tread, comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire space-saver, or temporary use under controlled conditions on a...
Page 405: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-67 Traction AA, A, B, C tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire conditions on a specified indoor Balance The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned high temperature can cause the and C.
Page 406: Tire Chains
10-68 Vehicle Care Your dealer will know the kind of Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains wheel that is needed. also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer Each new wheel should have the WARNING or odometer calibration, same load-carrying capacity, headlamp aim, bumper height, Do not use tire chains.
Page 407: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-69 A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING (Continued) WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction Lifting a vehicle and getting under device if it is contacting the you would use in a skid. In any rear it to do maintenance or repairs is vehicle, and do not spin the blowout remove your foot from the...
Page 408 10-70 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place, well off the road, 3. Turn off the engine and do if possible. Turn on the hazard not restart while the vehicle warning flashers.
Page 409: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-71 Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, which is located on the driver side trim panel (over the rear wheelhouse). A.
Page 410 10-72 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire: Hoist Cable G. Tire/Wheel Retainer H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) Hoist Shaft Access Hole Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. To reach the hoist shaft access cover (C), you will first need to remove the hitch cover.
Page 411 Vehicle Care 10-73 6. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the spare tire (H) to the ground. Continue to turn the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle. If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower.
Page 412 10-74 Vehicle Care 7. Use the wheel wrench hook that 8. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle Once the retainer is separated allows you to pull the hoist cable with some slack in the cable to from the guide pin, tilt the towards you, to assist in access the tire/wheel retainer.
Page 413 Vehicle Care 10-75 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 69. Jacking Locations (Overall View) 3. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.
Page 414 10-76 Vehicle Care Raise the vehicle far enough off WARNING the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear Raising the vehicle with the jack the ground. improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location...
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-77 Use the jacking pad (E) provided WARNING on the rear axle. Turn the wheel wrench (D) clockwise to raise the Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the vehicle. Raise the vehicle far parts to which it is fastened, can enough off the ground so there make wheel nuts become loose is enough room for the spare tire...
Page 416 10-78 Vehicle Care 8. Put the wheel nuts back on with WARNING (Continued) the rounded end of the nuts toward the wheel after mounting specification supplied by the the spare tire. aftermarket manufacturer when 9. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. using accessory locking wheel Then use the wheel wrench to nuts.
Page 417 Vehicle Care 10-79 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 1. Put the tire (H) on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the and Tools valve stem pointed down and to the rear. WARNING Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 418 10-80 Vehicle Care 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hoist 7. Make sure the tire is stored shaft access hole (I) in the securely. Push, pull (A), and then bumper. try to turn (B) the tire. If the tire moves, use the wheel wrench to 5.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-81 To store the tools: 1. Return the wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions to the tool bag (B). 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
Page 420: Secondary Latch System
10-82 Vehicle Care Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three This vehicle has an or four turns. underbody-mounted tire hoist 4. Repeat this procedure at least assembly equipped with a two times.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-83 7. Place the bottom edge of the 8. Attach the jack handle, 9. Position the center lift point of jack (A) on the wheel blocks (B), extension, and wheel wrench to the jack under the center of the separating them so that the jack the jack and place it (with the spare tire.
Page 422: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-84 Vehicle Care 12. Lower the jack by turning If the spare tire is hanging from over time. Check the inflation the wheel wrench the cable, insert the hoist end pressure regularly. See Tire counterclockwise. Keep of extension, and wheel Pressure on page 10 54 and lowering the jack until the wrench into the hoist shaft hole...
Page 423: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-85 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not If you do not follow these steps vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
Page 424 10-86 Vehicle Care Notice: If the radio or other terminal. You should always use See Engine Compartment accessories are left on during the these remote terminals instead Overview on page 10 6 for more jump starting procedure, they of the terminals on the battery. information on the location of the could be damaged.
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-87 5. Check that the jumper cables WARNING (Continued) do not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Be sure the battery has enough get a shock. The vehicles could water. You do not need to add be damaged too.
Page 426 10-88 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 engine for a while. good battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 427: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-89 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the negative ( ) cable from the hybrid supplement for more Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 428 10-90 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles consider before recreational vehicle Dinghy and Dolly Towing towing: What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle? Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. What is the distance that will be travelled? Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can tow.
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-91 Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles transmissions have no provisions The repairs would not be covered for internal lubrication while being by the vehicle warranty. Never Dinghy Towing towed. tow the vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground. To dolly tow a two wheel drive vehicle, the vehicle must be towed Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not with the rear wheels on the dolly.
Page 430: Appearance Care
10-92 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing (Rear Wheels Off the 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Appearance Care Ground) See Parking Brake on Exterior Care page 9 40. Weatherstrips 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). 5. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Silicone grease on weatherstrips will following the manufacturer's make them last longer, seal better,...
Page 431 Vehicle Care 10-93 Do not wash the vehicle in direct surface of the vehicle. Use of power Notice: Machine compounding sunlight. Use a car washing soap. washers exceeding 8 274 kPa or aggressive polishing on a Do not use cleaning agents that are (1,200 psi) can result in damage or basecoat/clearcoat paint finish petroleum based or that contain...
Page 432 10-94 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal thoroughly when you clean the Keep the wheels clean using a soft Parts blades. Bugs, road grime, sap and clean cloth with mild soap and a buildup of vehicle wash/wax water. Rinse with clean water. After Bright metal parts should be treatments may cause wiper rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft...
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-95 Notice: Driving the vehicle Sheet Metal Damage Underbody Maintenance through an automatic car wash If the vehicle is damaged and Chemicals used for ice and snow that has silicone carbide tire requires sheet metal repair or removal and dust control can collect cleaning brushes, could damage replacement, make sure the body on the underbody.
Page 434: Interior Care
10-96 Vehicle Care Chemical Paint Spotting vacuuming is recommended to Notice: Using abrasive cleaners remove particles from the when cleaning glass surfaces on Some weather and atmospheric upholstery. It is important to keep the vehicle, could scratch the conditions can create a chemical the upholstery from becoming and glass and/or cause damage to the fallout.
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-97 Do not clean the vehicle using: Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the A knife or any other sharp object Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft center. Continue cleaning, using to remove a soil from any interior brush attachment frequently to a clean area of the cloth each...
Page 436 10-98 Vehicle Care Leather or those containing organic solvents Some commercial products may to clean the interior because they increase gloss on the instrument Leather, and lighter colored leather can alter the appearance by panel. The increase in gloss may in particular, will need more frequent increasing the gloss in a cause annoying reflections in the...
Page 437: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-99 Wood Panels Floor Mats that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats Use a clean cloth moistened in may not fit properly and may warm, soapy water (use mild dish WARNING interfere with the accelerator or washing soap).
Page 438 10-100 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 439: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Please read the information under Scheduled Maintenance. To keep Maintenance Maintenance intervals, the vehicle in good condition, see checks, inspections, your dealer. recommended fluids, and The maintenance schedule is for lubricants are necessary to keep General Information vehicles that: this vehicle in good working...
Page 440: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 6 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 441 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Lubricate the front suspension, system whenever the oil is changed. damaged wiper blade steering linkage, and parking See Engine Oil Life System on replacement. See Wiper Blade brake cable guides. Control arm page 10 11. Replacement on page 10 34. ball joints are maintenance free.
Page 442 11-4 Service and Maintenance Additional Required Services Once a Year First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles See Starter Switch Check on Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles page 10 32. Engine air cleaner filter Rotate tires. Tires should be replacement.
Page 443 Service and Maintenance 11-5 and free of debris. During any warranty or limit recall liability to not directly spray the transfer maintenance, if a power washer prior to the completion of the case output seals. High pressure is used to clean mud and dirt vehicle's useful life.
Page 444: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
11-6 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant The engine requires engine oil approved to the dexos specification. Oils meeting this specification can be identified with the dexos certification Engine Oil mark.
Page 445 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Usage Fluid/Lubricant SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, Front and Rear Axle in Canada 89021678). ® Transfer Case DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345879, Front Axle Propshaft Spline in Canada 10953511).
Page 446: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-8 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 447: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-9 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 448 11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 449 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 450 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont.) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 451: 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 452: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 6 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood.
Page 453: Engine Drive Belt Routing
Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 454 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
Page 455: Customer Information
Customer Information 13-1 Customer Roadside Assistance Program Vehicle Data Recording and (U.S. and Canada) ..13-7 Privacy Information Roadside Assistance Program Vehicle Data Recording and (Mexico) ....13-9 Privacy .
Page 456: Customer Information
Both General Motors and the dealer Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Communication at are committed to making sure you important to the dealer and to GMC. 1-800-263-3777 (English) or are completely satisfied with the Normally, any concerns with the 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Page 457 Customer Information 13-3 case will generally be heard within STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning 40 days. If you do not agree with the Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor decision given in your case, you not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), may reject it and proceed with any...
Page 458: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that despite STEP THREE the good intentions of all parties Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General Motors Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not...
Page 459: Customer Assistance
Mail Code: CA1-163-005 However, if a customer wishes to 01-800-466-0801 1908 Colonel Sam Drive write or e-mail GMC, the letter Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0801 Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 should be addressed to: www.gmc.ca Customer Assistance...
Page 460: Online Owner Center
13-6 Customer Information GMC dealer locator for service Mexico Customer Assistance for nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) From Mexico City Exclusive privileges and offers. Users (U.S. and Canada) 5329-0812 Recall notices for your specific To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle.
Page 461: (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-7 Here are a few of the valuable GM Mobility Roadside Assistance tools and services you will have Reimbursement Program Program (U.S. and access to: (U.S. and Canada) Canada) My Showroom: Find and save For U.S. purchased vehicles, call information on vehicles and current offers in your area.
Page 462 New Vehicle Limited Warranty. is given. Allow three weeks for delivery. GMC and General Motors of Emergency Tow From a Public Trip Interruption Benefits Canada Limited reserve the right to Road or Highway: Tow to the...
Page 463: Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance advisor Towing or services for vehicles www.gmc.com.mx. Navigate the will help to make arrangements driven on a non-public road or site and click on Asistencia en el and explain how to receive highway.
Page 464: Scheduling Service
13-10 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments (U.S. and Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, Canada) Canada) if you are unable to wait, GM helps When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by service, contact the dealer and...
Page 465: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-11 Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Reimbursement and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy If the vehicle requires overnight and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to warranty repairs, and public...
Page 466 13-12 Customer Information Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any center that has GM-trained related failures are not covered by technicians and comparable Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. equipment. parts made with the same materials Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the Insuring The Vehicle available.
Page 467 Customer Information 13-13 If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have Repair Process Driver name, address, and insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires Genuine GM Original Equipment damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 468: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-14 Customer Information If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current a repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles.
Page 469: Reporting Safety Defects
Customer Information 13-15 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety call the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 470: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
(1-800-462-8782), or write: vehicle's systems performed. The For example, the vehicle uses EDR is designed to record data GMC Customer Assistance Center computer modules to monitor and related to vehicle dynamics and P.O. Box 33172 control engine and transmission...
Page 471: Onstar
Customer Information 13-17 ® This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or OnStar understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, active OnStar system, that system if the vehicle is leased, with the...
Page 472: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-18 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such...
Page 473 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-92 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-39 Interior .
Page 474 INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont.) Cautions, Danger, and Headlamps ....10-37 Warnings ......iv Battery .
Page 475 INDEX Clock ......5-8 Customer Information Driver Information Cluster, Instrument ... . 5-11 Service Publications Center (DIC) .
Page 476 INDEX Engine (cont.) Exhaust ..... .9-33 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-59 Fan .
Page 477 INDEX Fuel ......9-56 Additives .....9-58 Garage Door Opener .
Page 478 INDEX Horn ......5-4 Lighting How to Wear Safety Belts Entry ......6-8 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .
Page 479: Object Detection Systems
INDEX Locks Messages Mirrors (cont.) Manual Rearview ... . .2-19 Automatic Door ....2-9 Airbag System ....5-41 Delayed Locking .
Page 480 INDEX Power Engine ......10-8 Door Locks ....2-8 Park Engine Oil Life System .
Page 481 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-19 Replacing Safety Belt Reclining Seatbacks ... . 3-5 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Recommended Crash .
Page 482 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Shifting Reclining Seatbacks ... 3-5 Into Park ..... .9-31 Safety Belts .
Page 483 INDEX i-11 Storage Areas Tires Tow/Haul Mode ....9-37 Cargo Cover ....4-2 Buying New Tires .
Page 484 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tire Pressure ....10-54 Tires ......10-63 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .

GMC 2011 Yukon XL Denali Owner's Manual

Manual

Restraints

Head Restraints

Safety Belts

Third Row Seats

Airbag System

Storage

Storage Compartments

Cupholders

Glove Box

Instruments and Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Engine Oilpressure

Vehicle Messages

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamps off

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Automatic Headlamp

Turn and Lane-Change

Hazard Warning Flashers

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

7-1 Infotainment System Audio Players Introduction

Introduction

Infotainment

Radio

Phone

9-1 Driving and Starting and Operating Drive Systems

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems Stabilitrak System

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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