Page 1 2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information ..10-2 Customer Information .
Page 3 Motors of Canada Limited for The names, logos, emblems, On peut obtenir un exemplaire de Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it slogans, vehicle model names, ce guide en français auprès du appears in this manual. and vehicle body designs appearing concessionnaire ou à...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Vehicle Symbol Chart
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuel Gauge Here are some additional symbols : Fuses that may be found on the vehicle : Headlamp High/Low-Beam and what they mean. For more Changer information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals : Malfunction Indicator Lamp...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Interior Lighting ....1-15 Driving for Better Fuel Exterior Lighting ... . . 1-16 Economy .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview United States Version Shown; Canada Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Dome Lamps on page 6 7. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 5 2. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Instrument Panel Illumination See Turn and Lane-Change Control on page 6 7. Q.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle (RKE) System Information Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 49. The RKE transmitter is used to This section provides a brief remotely lock and unlock the doors overview about some of the : Press and hold to unlock the from up to 60 m (195 ft) away from...
Page 11: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief Remote Vehicle Start Canceling a Remote Start Door Locks To cancel a remote start: With this feature the engine can be There are several ways to lock and started from outside of the vehicle. unlock the vehicle. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold From outside, use the Remote Starting the Vehicle...
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Press on the overhead Windows console inside the vehicle. Power Liftgate Press the touchpad switch (B) on the outside liftgate handle to open. Press the button next to the liftgate latch to close. To disable the power liftgate function, press OFF on the overhead console.
Page 13 In Brief Seat Adjustment Power Seats See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3 4 for more information. Manual Seats Lumbar Adjustment Manual Lumbar To adjust a power seat, if equipped: Move the seat forward or To adjust the seat: rearward by sliding the control 1.
Page 14 In Brief On vehicles with four-way Power Lumbar Reclining Seatbacks lumbar, press and hold the front Manual Reclining Seatbacks or rear of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 15: Memory Features
In Brief To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 or Second Row Seats 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). To save into memory: On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench A single beep will sound. The seat, or buckets seats, the seatbacks can 1.
Page 17: Heated Seats
In Brief 1-11 Heated Seats Rear Seats Head Restraint Adjustment Front Seats Do not drive until the head restraints On vehicles with heated front seats, for all occupants are installed and or heated and cooled front seats, adjusted properly. the controls are on the driver and passenger doors.
Page 18: Safety Belts
1-12 In Brief Safety Belts Sensing System for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system, if equipped, will turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions. The driver airbag, United States seat mounted side impact airbags (if equipped), and roof rail airbags are not affected by this.
Page 19: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-13 Mirror Adjustment Power Mirrors Power Foldaway Mirrors To fold the mirrors: Exterior Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out Vehicles with manual outside to the driving position. mirrors can be adjusted so that the 2. Press (D) to fold the mirrors in to side of the vehicle and the area the folded position.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Interior Mirrors Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjustment Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror can be adjusted to see clearly Throttle and Brake Pedal behind the vehicle. Hold the mirror Adjustment in the center to move it up or down and side to side.
Page 21: Interior Lighting
In Brief 1-15 Interior Lighting Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps in Dome Lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the button located next to the lamp to overhead console. turn it on or off. They come on when any door is The vehicle may also have reading opened and turn off after all the...
Page 22: Exterior Lighting
1-16 In Brief Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. ;: Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. 2: Turns on the headlamps, The exterior lamps control is located parking lamps, taillamps, instrument on the instrument panel to the left of...
Page 23: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-17 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. these systems. : Turns the wiper off. If this vehicle is a Hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. To A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning enable the Range Selection feature, move the column shift lever to the B.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desired range of gears for current driving conditions. See Manual Mode on page 9 43. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
Page 26: Vehicle Features
1-20 In Brief Vehicle Features 4 : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is Radio(s) needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. 4 : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position.
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Storing Radio Stations Setting the Clock : Press to display additional text information related to the current A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date for the FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, stored as favorites using the six radio with CD, DVD, and USB Port: or WMA song.
Page 28: Portable Audio Devices
1-22 In Brief ® Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth XM is a satellite radio service This vehicle has an auxiliary input, For vehicles with a Bluetooth that is based in the 48 contiguous located on the audio faceplate, and system, it allows users with a United States and 10 Canadian a USB port located on the...
Page 29: Cruise Control
In Brief 1-23 Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ® OnStar or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. : Press to increase or decrease volume.
Page 30 1-24 In Brief : Press to set the speed and Side Blind Zone See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) activate cruise control or make the on page 9 63 for more information. Alert (SBZA) vehicle decelerate. Rear Vision If available, this feature will alert you : Press to disengage cruise to vehicles located in the vehicle's Camera (RVC)
Page 31: Universal Remote System
In Brief 1-25 Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Universal Remote System If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking The accessory power outlets can be Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the used to plug in electrical equipment, rear bumper to detect objects while such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Page 32: Maintenance
1-26 In Brief Sunroof To express open or close the Performance and sunroof, press the open or close Maintenance sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop ® StabiliTrak System the movement, press the switch again. The vehicle has a traction control To automatically vent or close the system that limits wheel spin and...
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 For more information, see During cooler conditions, the low tire Resetting the Oil Life System ® StabiliTrak System on page 9 55. pressure warning light may appear To reset the Engine Oil Life System when the vehicle is first started and on most vehicles: Tire Pressure Monitor then turn off.
Page 34: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge cruise control. you are automatically enrolled in the and a yellow fuel cap can use either Roadside Assistance program.
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 ® For more information see Roadside OnStar : Push this red emergency Assistance Program (U.S. and button to get priority help from Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside specially trained OnStar emergency Assistance Program (Mexico) on advisors.
Page 36 1-30 In Brief For a full description of OnStar The OnStar system can record and The vehicle must have a working services and system limitations, see transmit vehicle information. This electrical system, including the OnStar Owner's Guide in the information is automatically sent to adequate battery power, for the glove box.
Page 37 In Brief 1-31 OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility Controls Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard. This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact If the light next to the OnStar with OnStar hands-free calling.
Page 38 1-32 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 39: Keys, Doors And Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....2-17 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-18 Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
Page 40: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks If you are locked out of the vehicle, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Keys Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance WARNING Program (Mexico) on page 13 10. Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry the ignition key is dangerous for...
Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry operating range: (RKE) System Operation Check the distance. The The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be too far from transmitter functions work up to the vehicle.
Page 42 Keys, Doors and Windows If enabled through the Driver If enabled through the DIC, the turn Press and hold for more than Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate two seconds to activate the panic signal lamps flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred.
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement the Vehicle Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Only RKE transmitters programmed message displays in the DIC. See to this vehicle will work. If a REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE transmitter is lost or stolen, a KEY under Key and Lock replacement can be purchased and...
Page 44 Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle range of operation. However, the side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control range may be less while the vehicle CR2032 or equivalent battery.
Page 45 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn on the hazard warning When the vehicle starts, the The vehicle cannot be remote flashers. parking lamps will turn on and started if the key is in the ignition, remain on while the vehicle is the hood is not closed, or if there is Turn the ignition on and then running.
Page 46: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows Door Locks From inside, use the power door WARNING (Continued) locks or manual door locks. To lock or unlock the door with the manual WARNING Young children who get into locks, push down or pull up on the unlocked vehicles may be manual lock knob.
Page 47: Delayed Locking
Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking Vehicle Personalization (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 49 for more When locking the doors with the information on DIC programming. power lock switch and a door or the liftgate is open, the doors will lock Lockout Protection five seconds after the last door is If the driver side power door lock...
Page 48: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Doors OFF: Press the bottom of the WARNING (Continued) button for manual operation of the power liftgate. Liftgate (Power) Adjust the Climate Control The taillamps will flash and a chime system to a setting that Power Liftgate Operation will sound when the power liftgate is brings in only outside air and...
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 The power liftgate can be power The power liftgate may be Obstacle Detection Features opened and closed in the temporarily disabled under extreme If the liftgate encounters an obstacle following ways: temperatures, or under low battery during a power open or close cycle, conditions.
Page 50: Liftgate (Manual)
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows Pinch sensors are located on the close. The liftgate latch will power Liftgate (Manual) sides of the liftgate. If an object is close. Always close the liftgate caught between the liftgate and the before driving. WARNING body and presses against this If the RKE button or the power close...
Page 51 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 The liftgate or liftglass cannot be WARNING (Continued) opened if the rear wipers are in motion. Attempting to open the Systems on page 9 37 or liftgate or liftglass while the rear Dual Automatic Climate wipers are in motion will cause the Control System on page 8 4.
Page 52: Vehicle Security
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 53 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 the horn will sound for about If you set off the alarm by accident, 4. Then reach in through the 30 seconds, then will turn off to save press unlock on the RKE transmitter window, unlock the door with the the battery power.
Page 54: Immobilizer Operation
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Immobilizer You do not have to manually arm or If the engine still does not start, and disarm the system. the key appears to be undamaged, See Radio Frequency Statement on try another ignition key. At this time, The security light will come on if page 13 18 for information you may also want to check the...
Page 55: Exterior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 See your dealer or a locksmith who 4. Insert the new key to be Exterior Mirrors can service PASS-Key III+ to get a programmed and turn it to the new key blank cut exactly as the ON/RUN position within Convex Mirrors ignition key that operates the...
Page 56: Power Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows Manual Mirrors Manually pull out the mirror head to Power Mirrors extend it for better visibility when Adjust the outside mirrors for a towing a trailer. clearer view. The lower portion of the mirror is Using hood-mounted air deflectors convex.
Page 57: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 3. Adjust each outside mirror so Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors that a little of the vehicle and the 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 58: Heated Mirrors
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows Turn Signal Indicator Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Park Tilt Mirrors The vehicle may have a turn signal If your vehicle has the Side Blind Vehicles with the memory package indicator on the mirror. An arrow on Zone Alert (SBZA) system, see Side have a passenger and/or driver the mirror flashes in the direction of...
Page 59: Interior Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming If the vehicle has RVC, the button Rearview Mirror for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be available. Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic Vehicles with OnStar have three dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 60: Windows
2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Windows Power Windows WARNING WARNING Leaving children in a vehicle with Leaving children, helpless adults, the keys is dangerous for many or pets in a vehicle with the reasons. Children or others could windows closed is dangerous. be badly injured or even killed.
Page 61: Sun Visors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-23 Express Down Windows Sun Visors Windows that have the express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.
Page 62: Roof
2-24 Keys, Doors and Windows Roof The sunroof only operates when the To automatically vent or close the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ sunroof, press the vent open or ACCESSORY, or in Retained close sunroof switch (B). Sunroof Accessory Power (RAP). See When the sunroof is opened, an air Retained Accessory Power (RAP) deflector will automatically raise.
Page 63 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-25 Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation, noise, or plugging the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris.
Page 64 2-26 Keys, Doors and Windows NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 65: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-54 Safety Belts ....3-24 Restraints Airbag System Check ..3-56 How to Wear Safety Belts Replacing Airbag System Properly .
Page 66 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 67 Seats and Restraints Push down on the head restraint Front Seats after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Seat Adjustment The head restraints are not designed to be removed. WARNING The vehicle's 2nd-row seats have You can lose control of the head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be...
Page 68 Seats and Restraints If available, raise or lower the Center Seat Memory Seat, Mirrors, and front or rear part of the seat Pedals If equipped, the center front cushion by moving the front or seatback doubles as an armrest and rear of the control up or down.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals To save into memory: The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, driver seat, outside mirrors, and 1.
Page 70 Seats and Restraints A single beep sounds. The driver Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar seat moves back approximately Manual Lumbar 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back farther, press the easy exit seat button again until the seat is all the way back.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints On vehicles with four-way WARNING (Continued) lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase The lap belt cannot do its job or decrease lumbar support. To either. In a crash, the belt could raise or lower the height of the go up over your abdomen.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright position: WARNING 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the You can lose control of the seatback, and the seatback will vehicle if you try to adjust a return to the upright position.
Page 73: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Power Reclining Seatbacks Heated Front Seats If available, the controls are on the driver and passenger doors. (Heated Seatback): Press to WARNING heat the seatback only. If you cannot feel temperature (Heated Seat and Seatback): change or pain to the skin, the Press to heat the seat and seat heater may cause burns seatback.
Page 74: Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Remote Start Heated Seats Heated and Ventilated Press the desired control once for the highest setting. With each press Front Seats When it is cold outside, the heated of the control, the seat will change seats may turn on automatically to the next lower setting, and then to during a remote vehicle start.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-11 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. Three lights indicate WARNING the highest setting, and one light indicates the lowest.
Page 76 3-12 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-13 WARNING (Continued) stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place. To fold and tumble the seat from the third row seat, if equipped: 1.
Page 78 3-14 Seats and Restraints Automatic Seat Release Fold WARNING (Continued) and Tumble Feature The transmission must be in stop or crash. Be sure to return P (Park) for this feature to work. the seat to the passenger seating position. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into WARNING place.
Page 79: Bucket Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-15 Returning the Seat to the Second Row Seats WARNING Sitting Position (Bucket Seats) To return the seat to the sitting A safety belt that is improperly If the vehicle has bucket seats, the position: routed, not properly attached, seatbacks can be reclined, and the or twisted will not provide the seats can be folded for additional...
Page 80: Reclining Seatbacks
3-16 Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright Manual Fold and Tumble position: Feature To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the lever fully without Folding and Tumbling the Seat applying pressure to the To fold and tumble the seat: seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-17 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 82 3-18 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat Automatic Seat Release Fold from the Third Row Seat and Tumble 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...
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Folding and Tumbling the Second Returning the Seat to the Row Seat from the Third Row Seat Sitting Position or Outside To return the seat to the sitting position: WARNING 1. Pull the seat down until it latches Using the third row seating to the floor.
Page 84 3-20 Seats and Restraints Third Row Seats Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position If the vehicle has a third row seat, To return the seatback to the upright the seatback can be folded, and the position: entire seat can be tumbled or removed from the vehicle.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Tumbling the Third Row Seat Returning the Third Row Seat from a Tumbled Position To tumble the seat: To return the seat to the normal 1. Open the liftgate to access the seating position: controls for the seat. 1.
Page 86 3-22 Seats and Restraints 4. Pull the seat down until it latches Removing the Third Row Seat to the floor. The seatback cannot To remove the seat: be raised to the upright position 1. Open the liftgate to access the unless the seat is latched to the controls for the seat.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 88: Safety Belts
3-24 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts A few crashes are mild, and some WARNING crashes can be so serious that even This section of the manual buckled up, a person would not It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts survive.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 90 3-26 Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
Page 91: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why Q: If I am a good driver, and I How to Wear Safety Belts should I have to wear safety never drive far from home, Properly belts? why should I wear safety belts? This section is only for people of A: Airbags are supplemental...
Page 92 3-28 Seats and Restraints First, before you or your to slide under the lap belt. If you slid Q: What is wrong with this? passenger(s) wear a safety belt, under it, the belt would apply force there is important information you on your abdomen.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-29 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a lap belt is too loose. In a crash, crash, you would move forward you could slide under the lap too much, which could increase...
Page 94 3-30 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not on the pelvic bones.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest you wear the shoulder belt under like this. The belt would be much your arm.
Page 96 3-32 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured by not wearing the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a crash, you would not be restrained by the shoulder belt.
Page 97: Lap-Shoulder Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-33 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 39 for more information.
Page 98 3-34 Seats and Restraints 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-35 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 100 3-36 Seats and Restraints 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 101 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Third Row 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat. The If your vehicle has a third row, belt into the slots of the guide.
Page 102: Safety Belt Use During
3-38 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During WARNING Pregnancy A safety belt that is not properly Safety belts work for everyone, worn may not provide the including pregnant women. Like all protection needed in a crash. The occupants, they are more likely to person wearing the belt could be be seriously injured if they do not seriously injured.
Page 103: Lap Belt
Seats and Restraints 3-39 The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Page 104: Safety Belt Extender
3-40 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer Replacing Safety Belt to have it repaired. Torn or frayed System Parts After a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a Crash around you, you should use it.
Page 105: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-41 After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System All of the airbags in the vehicle will safety belts may not be necessary. have the word AIRBAG embossed The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that in the trim or on an attached label airbags: were used during any crash may...
Page 106 3-42 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, WARNING faster than the blink of an eye. or very close to, any airbag Anyone who is up against, or very when it inflates can be seriously You can be severely injured or...
Page 107: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 108 3-44 Seats and Restraints Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger Side Similar Side Similar Side Similar If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, If the vehicle has a third row impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second passenger seat, the roof-rail airbags...
Page 109: Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-45 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at WARNING different crash speeds. For Inflate? example: If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal object, the airbags could inflate airbag might not inflate properly...
Page 110 3-46 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags are not intended to The seat position sensor provides Roof-rail airbags are not inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear information that is used to determine intended to inflate in rear impacts. impacts, or in many side impacts. if the airbags should deploy at a A seat mounted side impact airbag reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 111: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-47 What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags are designed to help contain the Inflate? Restrain? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or first, second, and third rows, system sends an electrical signal...
Page 112: What Will You See After An (Right Front Seat Airbag Inflates
3-48 Seats and Restraints What Will You See After off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING warning flashers by using the an Airbag Inflates? controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air. This dust seat-mounted side impact airbags WARNING could cause breathing problems...
Page 113: Passenger Sensing System
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 114 3-50 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will an older child riding in a booster WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger seat; and children, who are large frontal airbag under certain enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing conditions.
Page 115 Seats and Restraints 3-51 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 116 3-52 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. because that person is not sitting following the directions provided properly in the seat. If this happens, The passenger sensing system by the child restraint use the following steps to allow the may or may not turn off the manufacturer and refer to system to detect that person and...
Page 117 Seats and Restraints 3-53 Additional Factors Affecting A thick layer of additional material, WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, System Operation or aftermarket equipment such as Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the massagers, can affect how well the...
Page 118: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
3-54 Seats and Restraints Servicing the sensors, side impact sensors, WARNING (Continued) or airbag wiring can affect the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle operation of the airbag system. proper service procedures, and Airbags affect how the vehicle In addition, the vehicle may have make sure the person performing should be serviced.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-55 passenger airbag(s). See Q: What if I added a snow plow? Q: Because I have a disability, Passenger Sensing System on Will it keep the airbags from I have to get my vehicle page 3 49. working properly? modified.
Page 120: Airbag System Check
3-56 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts After a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 121: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-57 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 122 3-58 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child might also slide under the lap restraint system or infant restraint belt. The belt force would then be system secured in a rear seating applied right on the abdomen.
Page 123: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs arms.
Page 124 3-60 Seats and Restraints For most basic types of child WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When Never do this. purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in Children who are up against, a motor vehicle.
Page 125: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-61 Child Restraint Systems WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of neck and A young child's hip bones are still head injury during a crash, infants so small that the vehicle's regular need complete support. This is safety belt may not remain low on because an infant's neck is not the hip bones, as it should.
Page 126 3-62 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle WARNING A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. Secure the child restraint properly in the vehicle using the vehicle's safety belt or LATCH system, following the (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat...
Page 127: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-63 endangered in a crash if the child Administration (NHTSA) website to Where to Put the restraint is not properly secured in locate the nearest child safety seat Restraint the vehicle. inspection station. For CPST availability in Canada, check with According to accident statistics, When securing an add-on child Transport Canada or the Provincial...
Page 128 3-64 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to The vehicle may have a Secure rear-facing child the rear-facing child is so great, passenger sensing system which restraints in a rear seat, even if if the airbag deploys.
Page 129: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-65 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and WARNING child restraint and the size of the Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able A child in a child restraint in the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt center front seat can be badly assemblies or LATCH anchors for...
Page 130 3-66 Seats and Restraints In order to use the LATCH system in Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments.
Page 131 Seats and Restraints 3-67 Your child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Anchor Locations 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...
Page 132 3-68 Seats and Restraints For models with a third row seat, see the information following for installing a child restraint with a top tether in the third row, if your vehicle has one. Never install two top tethers using the same top tether anchor.
Page 133 Seats and Restraints 3-69 Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached.
Page 134 3-70 Seats and Restraints Securing a Child Restraint WARNING WARNING Designed for the LATCH System Do not attach more than one child Children can be seriously injured restraint to a single anchor. or strangled if a shoulder belt is WARNING Attaching more than one child wrapped around their neck and restraint to a single anchor could...
Page 135 Seats and Restraints 3-71 Do not fold the empty rear seat 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten with a safety belt buckled. This the seat. the top tether according to could damage the safety belt or your child restraint 1.3.
Page 136 3-72 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest has a fixed headrest or or head restraint and you or head restraint and you head restraint and you are are using a dual tether,...
Page 137: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-73 3. Before placing a child in the WARNING (Continued) child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, system inspected and any grasp the child restraint at the necessary replacements made as LATCH path and attempt to soon as possible.
Page 138: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
3-74 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Use the following pictures to forward-facing child restraints have determine the latch plate style: (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child...
Page 139 Seats and Restraints 3-75 Cinching Latch Plate For third row seating positions, 3. Push the latch plate into the with cinching latch plates, tilt the buckle until it clicks. 1. Put the child restraint on latch plate to adjust the belt if the seat.
Page 140 3-76 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether.
Page 141: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-77 7. Before placing a child in the Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints child restraint, make sure it is (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat securely held in place. To check, Position) Position) grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to This vehicle has airbags.
Page 142 3-78 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH WARNING (Continued) Never put a rear-facing child seat in system, see Lower Anchors and the front. This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great if the...
Page 143 Seats and Restraints 3-79 You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint.
Page 144 3-80 Seats and Restraints Try to pull the belt out of the If a child restraint has been installed retractor to make sure the and the on indicator is lit, see If the retractor is locked. If the On Indicator is Lit for a Child retractor is not locked, repeat Restraint under Passenger Sensing Steps 5 and 6.
Page 145: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 146: Additional Storage Features
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear storage 1. Pull up on the cover handle to area, it is located in the rear cargo release the cover posts from the area of the vehicle on the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 147: Roof Rack System
Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 1. Make sure the cover slot in the 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the holder faces rearward with the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may round surface facing down.
Page 148 Storage To carry long items, move the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-17 Vehicle Messages ... 5-38 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 150: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization (With 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull DIC Buttons) ....5-49 Steering Wheel the lever.
Page 151: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or...
Page 152 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device For vehicles with the navigation 3. Press and release to move up on the Main Audio Screen system, press and hold this button one track within the selected (Vehicles with a Navigation for longer than one second to category.
Page 153: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a navigation Windshield Wiper/Washer Turns the windshield wipers off. system: (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Turn the band up for more frequent 1. Press and hold until a beep is wipes or down for less frequent heard, to place the radio into wipes.
Page 154: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper/ (Rear Wiper Wash): Press this button on the end of the lever to Washer spray washer fluid on the rear WARNING window. The wipers will clear the WARNING In freezing weather, do not use rear window and either stop or your washer until the windshield return to your preset speed.
Page 155: Compass
Instruments and Controls Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure Compass Zone 1. Do not set the compass zone The zone is set to zone eight upon when the vehicle is moving.
Page 156 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until Compass Calibration move the magnetic item, then turn the vehicle heading, for on the vehicle and calibrate the The compass can be manually example, N for North, is compass. calibrated. Only calibrate the displayed in the DIC.
Page 157: Clock
Instruments and Controls 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock 5. To decrease the time or date, do start the compass calibration. Or, one of the following: To set the time and date: if the vehicle does not have DIC Press the SEEK button.
Page 158: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls Power Outlets The accessory power outlets are Certain accessory plugs may not be powered, even with the ignition off. compatible with the accessory The accessory power outlets can be Continuing to use accessory power power outlet and could overload used to plug in electrical equipment, outlets while the ignition is in LOCK/ adapter or vehicle fuses.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-11 Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for on to show it is in use. The light and may not work properly, if the Alternative Current comes on when the ignition is in following are plugged in: The vehicle may have a power...
Page 160: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
5-12 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 161: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 162: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Trip Odometer Tachometer hybrid supplement for more The trip odometer can show how far The tachometer displays the engine information. the vehicle has been driven since speed in revolutions per the trip odometer was last set minute (rpm).
Page 163: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOW message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 42 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge.
Page 164: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outside temperature and oil Gauge viscosity, but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range. When the oil pressure reaches the low pressure zone, the OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE message appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 165: Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-17 Engine Coolant WARNING Temperature Gauge Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. Someone could be burned. Check the oil as soon as possible and have the vehicle serviced.
Page 166: Voltmeter Gauge
5-18 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the will come on or the SERVICE page 10 21. gauge shows the condition of the BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM charging system. The charging DIC message will display. See If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 167: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 This chime and light are repeated if Airbag Readiness Light the driver remains unbuckled and The system checks the airbag's the vehicle is in motion. If the driver electrical system for possible safety belt is already buckled, malfunctions.
Page 168: Passenger Airbag Status
5-20 Instruments and Controls If there is a problem with the airbag system, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message can also come on. See Airbag System Messages on page 5 45 for more information. Passenger Airbag Status The airbag readiness light comes on United States Indicator solid for a few seconds when the...
Page 169: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Then, after several more seconds, If it does not, have the vehicle WARNING the status indicator will light either serviced by your dealer. ON or OFF, or either the on or off The light should go out once the If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of engine starts.
Page 170: Indicator Lamp
5-22 Instruments and Controls Malfunction If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Notice: Modifications made to the comes on and stays on while the engine, transmission, exhaust, Indicator Lamp engine is running, this indicates that intake, or fuel system of the there is an OBD II problem and vehicle or the replacement of the A computer system called OBD II service is required.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-23 Make sure to fuel the vehicle This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
Page 172: Brake System Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass Brake System Warning inspection if: Maintenance Programs Light The malfunction indicator lamp is Some state/provincial and local With the ignition on, the brake on with the engine running, or if governments may have programs to system warning light comes on the light does not come on when...
Page 173: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 This light can also come on due to Antilock Brake System WARNING (Continued) low brake fluid. See Brake Fluid on (ABS) Warning Light page 10 27 for more information. the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service.
Page 174: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls If the regular brake system warning For more information, see Tow/Haul The light flashes if the system is light is also on, the vehicle does not Mode on page 9 44. active and is working to assist the have antilock brakes and there is a driver with directional control of the ®...
Page 175: Engine Oil Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 When the Light is On Steady Engine Oil Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, This indicates that one or more of have the vehicle serviced by your the tires are significantly dealer.
Page 176: Low Fuel Warning Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light This light, under the fuel gauge, For information regarding this light The fog lamp lights come on when comes on briefly while the engine is and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use.
Page 177: Information Displays
Instruments and Controls 5-29 Cruise Control Light Information Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
Page 178 5-30 Instruments and Controls DIC Buttons shown in the display. The Trip/Fuel Menu Items (With DIC temperature will be shown in °C or Buttons) °F depending on the units selected. (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll (Vehicle Information): Press through the following menu items: to display the oil life, units, side Odometer blind zone system on/off, tire...
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-31 The trip odometer can be reset to activated, the display will show 8 km fuel economies. Generally, freeway zero by pressing the set/reset (5 miles). As the vehicle begins driving produces better fuel button while the trip odometer is moving, the display will then economy than city driving.
Page 180 5-32 Instruments and Controls Timer Transmission Temperature An Active Fuel Management indicator will display on the right Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until side of the DIC, while INST ECON TIMER displays. This display can be TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance ALERT SYSTEM OFF message as Schedule in this manual. See a reminder that the system has Items (With DIC Buttons) Scheduled Maintenance on been turned off. See Object (Vehicle Information): Press page 11 3 for more information.
Page 182 5-34 Instruments and Controls TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## TRAILER GAIN shows the trailer Compass Recalibration RIGHT ##. Press the vehicle gain setting. This setting can be This display allows for calibrating information button again until the adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either the compass.
Page 183 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Trip Odometer begins moving, the trip odometer 3. Continue to press and hold the will accumulate mileage. For trip odometer reset stem to scroll Press the trip odometer reset stem example, if the vehicle was driven through all of the available until TRIP displays.
Page 184 5-36 Instruments and Controls Trip Odometer Reset Stem 4. Once the desired language is The trip odometer will display the displayed, release the trip number of kilometers (km) or Menu Items (Without DIC odometer reset stem to set your miles (mi) driven since the ignition Buttons) choice.
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON On vehicles with the Integrated This display allows for setting the message will appear on the display. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, compass zone.
Page 186: Vehicle Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Relearn Tire Positions Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Charging Messages Your vehicle may have this display. Messages displayed on the DIC To access this display, the vehicle indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START must be in P (Park).
Page 187: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 SERVICE BATTERY when you begin driving, the brake As soon as it is safe to do so, system needs service as soon as carefully pull your vehicle over to CHARGING SYSTEM possible. See your dealer. the side of the road and turn the On some vehicles, this message ignition off.
Page 188: Engine Cooling System
5-40 Instruments and Controls HOOD OPEN REAR ACCESS OPEN Engine Cooling System Messages This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime sounds if the hood is not fully sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is ENGINE HOT A/C (Air closed.
Page 189: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP Engine Oil Messages ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 190: Engine Power Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages ENGINE ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is sounds when the cooling system sounds if the fuel level is low.
Page 191: Key And Lock Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System SERVICE PARK ASSIST Messages If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic REPLACE BATTERY IN Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE this message displays if there is a OWNERS MANUAL This message displays if a Remote problem with the URPA system.
Page 192: Ride Control System
5-44 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT Your Vehicle in Exterior Care on SERVICE SUSPENSION page 10 98. See Side Blind Zone SYSTEM OFF SYSTEM Alert (SBZA) on page 9 63 for more ® If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Autoride information.
Page 193: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 STABILITRAK OFF There are several conditions that The message turns off as soon as can cause this message to appear. the conditions that caused the If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this message to be displayed are no One condition is overheating, message displays when you turn off longer present.
Page 194: Anti-Theft Alarm System
5-46 Instruments and Controls Anti-Theft Alarm System to appear. See Tire Pressure FRT (left front), RIGHT FRT (right Monitor Operation on page 10 60 for front), LEFT RR (left rear), Messages more information. If the warning or RIGHT RR (right rear) to indicate comes on and stays on, there may the location of the low tire.
Page 195: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Notice: If you drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING This message displays if a problem while the transmission fluid is occurs with the four-wheel-drive overheating and the transmission On vehicles with the Integrated system.
Page 196: Washer Fluid Messages
5-48 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages carefully pull the vehicle over to the WITH CARE WASHER FLUID LOW ADD side of the road and turn the ignition This message displays when ice FLUID off.
Page 197: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Vehicle To change customization Press the customization button until preferences, use the following the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN Personalization procedure. ENGLISH screen appears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization button once to display all DIC Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) messages in English.
Page 198 5-50 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until AUTO DOOR UNLOCK made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the This feature allows you to select setting will remain. DIC display. Press the set/reset whether or not to turn off the button once to access the settings To select a setting, press the set/...
Page 199 Instruments and Controls 5-51 ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on reset button while the desired out of the ignition.
Page 200 5-52 Instruments and Controls LIGHTS ON (default): The exterior power door lock switch twice. See EXIT LIGHTING lamps will flash when you press the Delayed Locking on page 2 9 for This feature allows you to select the unlock button on the RKE more information.
Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-53 NO CHANGE: No change will be ON (default): If it is dark enough Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current outside, the exterior lights will turn CHIME VOLUME appears on the setting will remain. on briefly when you unlock the DIC display.
Page 202 5-54 Instruments and Controls PARK TILT MIRRORS PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until passenger outside mirror will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on If your vehicle has this feature, it tilted down when the vehicle is the DIC display. Press the set/reset allows you to select whether shifted into R (Reverse).
Page 203 Instruments and Controls 5-55 The automatic easy exit seat Press the customization button until Press the customization button until movement will only occur one time EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears after the key is removed from the DIC display.
Page 204 5-56 Instruments and Controls REMOTE START To select a setting, press the set/ EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS reset button while the desired If your vehicle has this feature, it This feature allows you to exit the setting is displayed on the DIC. allows you to turn the remote start feature settings menu.
Page 205: Universal Remote System
Instruments and Controls 5-57 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 Do not use this system with any See Radio Frequency Statement on exited when any of the following page 13 18 for information garage door opener that does not...
Page 206 5-58 Instruments and Controls Park the vehicle outside of the garage when programming a garage door. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate that is being programmed. Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code For questions or help programming the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-866-572-2728 or go...
Page 207 Instruments and Controls 5-59 3. Immediately return to the different function button in Step 3 vehicle. Press and hold the than what was used for the garage Universal Home Remote button door opener. that will be used to control the If these instructions do not work, the garage door until the garage garage door opener is probably a...
Page 208 5-60 Instruments and Controls Your hand-held transmitter can The switch positions on the have between 8 to 12 dip hand-held transmitter could be switches depending on the labeled as follows: brand of transmitter. A switch in the up position The garage door opener receiver could be labeled as Up, (motor head unit) could also +, or On.
Page 209 Instruments and Controls 5-61 2. Write down the 8 to 12 switch 3. From inside your vehicle, first 4. The indicator lights will blink settings from left to right as firmly press all three buttons at slowly. Enter each switch setting follows: the same time for about from Step 2 into your vehicle's...
Page 210: Universal Remote System Operation
5-62 Instruments and Controls 6. Press and hold the button that Universal Remote System To erase either Rolling Code or will be used to control the Fixed Code settings on the Operation garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote device: door moves.
Page 211: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 212: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four back to the headlamp on position to (Parking Lamps): Turns on the positions: make the headlamps stay on for an parking lamps together with the additional 10 minutes. following: (Off): Turns off the automatic headlamps and Daytime Running Instrument Panel Lights Exterior Lamps Off...
Page 213: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting instrument panel cluster will come When the DRL system is on, only on. Release the lever to return to the DRL lamps are on. The normal operation. taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not Daytime Running be on.
Page 214: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp The system may also turn on the is in the full bright position. See headlamps when driving through a Instrument Panel Illumination System parking garage or heavy overcast Control on page 6 7. weather. This is normal. When it is dark enough outside, the To idle the vehicle with the automatic headlamp system turns...
Page 215: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting For vehicles without a radio, the Turn and Lane-Change The lever returns to its starting instrument panel light remains on for position whenever it is released. Signals 30 seconds with the driver door If after signaling a turn or a lane closed.
Page 216: Fog Lamps
Lighting Fog Lamps Auxiliary this button. Pressing the top of the button will turn off the roof mounted Roof-Mounted Lamp For vehicles with fog lamps, the lamp and indicator. control is located next to the exterior If the vehicle has this feature, this The emergency roof lamp circuit is lamps control on the instrument button includes wiring provisions for...
Page 217: Instrument Panel Illumination
Lighting Interior Lighting Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights. Turning Instrument Panel the knob to the farthest clockwise Illumination Control position turns on the dome lamps. Dome Lamps The dome lamps are located in the overhead console.
Page 218: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Battery Load Management For vehicles with reading lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead The vehicle has Electric Power console. Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry the battery's temperature and state To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 219: Battery Power Protection
Lighting The battery can be discharged at Normally, these actions occur in idle if the electrical loads are very steps or levels, without being high. This is true for all vehicles. noticeable. In rare cases at the This is because the generator highest levels of corrective action, (alternator) may not be spinning fast this action may be noticeable to the...
Page 220 6-10 Lighting NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 221 Infotainment System Infotainment Audio Players Introduction CD Player ....7-15 System Read the following pages to CD/DVD Player ....7-20 become familiar with the audio Auxiliary Devices .
Page 222: Infotainment System
Infotainment System For more information, see Defensive The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature Driving on page 9 2. Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, ® TheftLock is designed to the audio system can be played This vehicle's audio system may be discourage theft of the vehicle's even after the ignition is turned off.
Page 223: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 224 Infotainment System System on page 7 36 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 225 Infotainment System Speed Compensated Volume Noise Compensation To activate: (SCV): Radios with Speed Technology: Vehicles with the LTZ 1. Set the radio volume to the Compensated Volume (SCV) package and a Bose Audio System desired level. ® automatically adjusts the radio include the Bose AudioPilot noise 2.
Page 226 Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ If a station's frequency is weak or if Digital Signal Processing (DSP): there is static, decrease the treble. Press the EQ button to change the Midrange/Treble) DSP settings (only available on To quickly adjust bass, midrange, BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, Bose systems with the LTZ option or treble to the middle position,...
Page 227 Infotainment System ® Surround (Centerpoint 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Select this setting to enable of the following: Calibration Error: The audio Bose Centerpoint. Centerpoint system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise signal processing produces a for the vehicle from the factory.
Page 228: Radio
Infotainment System Radio (Information) (RDS Features): SEEK: Press to seek the next For vehicles with RDS features, radio station. Press and hold for a few seconds until a beep sounds to AM-FM Radio press to display additional text scan for radio stations in ascending information related to the current Radio Data System (RDS) order, press the...
Page 229: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Up to 36 stations can be The number of favorites pages can Satellite Radio programmed as favorites using the be setup using the MENU button. To Satellite Radio Service 6 softkeys below the radio station setup the number of favorites frequency tabs and by using the pages: XM is a satellite radio service based...
Page 230 7-10 Infotainment System Press to go to the next XM channel. 2. Press either of the two softkeys (Information) (XM Satellite Radio below the desired category tab Service): For vehicles with XM, REV: Press to go to the to immediately tune to the first press to display additional text previous XM category.
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-11 Adding and Removing Categories Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six softkeys until a beep sounds. Categories cannot be added or Drivers are encouraged to store XM removed while the vehicle is moving 4.
Page 232 7-12 Infotainment System XM Radio Messages Channel Unauth : This channel is CAT Not Found: There are no blocked or cannot be received with channels available for the selected XL (Explicit Language your XM subscription package. category. The system is working Channels): These channels, or any properly.
Page 233: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 Check XM Receivr: If this Satellite Radio Service message does not clear within a The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives short period of time, the receiver greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from coast to could have a fault.
Page 234: Rear Side Window
7-14 Infotainment System Rear Side Window Using a razor blade or Satellite Radio Antenna sharp object to clear the inside of Antenna The XM Satellite Radio antenna is the rear side windows may affect located on the roof of the vehicle. radio reception or damage the The AM-FM antenna is located in Keep the antenna clear of...
Page 235: Cd Player
Infotainment System 7-15 Audio Players and the loading slot free of If the surface of a CD is soiled, foreign materials, liquids, and clean it with a soft, lint free cloth or debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, CD Player neutral detergent solution mixed If an error displays, see...
Page 236 7-16 Infotainment System Playing a CD a CD is in the player. Press again Press and hold, or press multiple and the system automatically times to continue moving backward If the ignition or radio is turned off, searches for an auxiliary input through the tracks on the CD.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-17 MP3 Supported Files CD R or CD RW Supported File Order of Play and Folder Structure Compressed audio files are The Radio with CD (MP3) and the The radio supports: accessed in the following order: Radio with USB and CD (MP3), have the capability of playing an Up to 50 folders.
Page 238 7-18 Infotainment System File System and Naming Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls displays on the bottom line. When file extension and are stored on a information is not available, NO The song name that displays is the USB device may be supported by INFO displays.
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-19 When the scan is finished, the disc The album name displays on the (Previous Folder): Press begins playing files in order by second line between the arrows and the softkey below the tab to artist. The current artist playing is songs from the current album go to the first track in the previous shown on the second line of the...
Page 240: Cd/Dvd Player
7-20 Infotainment System The air is very humid. If so, wait The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners is handled. Handle them carefully. about an hour and try again. not advised, due to the risk of Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their contaminating the lens of the optics original cases or other protective There could have been a...
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-21 Audio Output Jacks under Rear Seat Ejecting a Disc Entertainment (RSE) System on Only one audio source can be heard CD (Eject): Press and release page 7 36 for more information. through the speakers at one time. to eject the disc that is currently In some vehicles, depending on An audio source is defined as DVD...
Page 242 7-22 Infotainment System Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller (if available). See Using the 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary DVD or CD Slot) adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the Devices on page 7 31 or Audio/ If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-23 RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both SEEK: Press to go to the start of tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the current track, if more than sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
Page 244 7-24 Infotainment System The CD player supports: No Folder Tracks are played in the following order: Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are Play begins from the first track in Up to 8 folders in depth. located under the root folder.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-25 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 or WMA FWD (Fast Forward): Press (in Either the DVD or CD Slot) and hold to advance playback The song name that displays is the quickly. song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top DVD ID3 tag.
Page 246 7-26 Infotainment System To change from playback by artist to Using the DVD Player (Music Navigator): Press the playback by album: softkey below the tab to play The DVD player can be controlled 1. Press the softkey below the Sort files in order by artist or album.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-27 Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc cycles through all available options, cannot be completed, due to such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front Insert a disc partway into the top unknown format, etc., and the disc auxiliary, and rear auxiliary (if slot, label side up.
Page 248 7-28 Infotainment System A lock symbol displays next to the REV (Fast Reverse): Press to (Play/Pause): Press either clock display. The Parental Control quickly reverse the CD or DVD at the Play or Pause tab displayed on feature remains on until the knob is five times the normal speed.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-29 video screen automatically turns on Nav (Navigate): Press to display (Enter): Press to select the when the DVD-V is inserted directional arrows for navigating choices that are highlighted in into the DVD slot, and does not through the menus. any menu.
Page 250 7-30 Infotainment System The road is very rough. When Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages the road becomes smoother, the Playback Disc Format Error: This message disc should play. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press...
Page 251: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 Auxiliary Devices For optimal sound quality, increase DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, Using the Auxiliary Input Jack to the loudest level. or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD text tab and a Radios with an auxiliary input jack It is always best to power the message showing track or chapter...
Page 252 7-32 Infotainment System Using the USB Port For help with identifying your iPod, Connecting a USB Storage go to www.apple.com/support. Device or iPod Radios with a USB port can control Radios that have a USB port can a USB storage device or an iPod The USB Port can be used to play .mp3 and .wma files that are using the radio buttons and knobs.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-33 automatically powers off and will not Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the next charge or draw power from the USB Storage Device or iPod track. Press and hold or press vehicle's battery. multiple times to continue moving The five softkeys below the radio forward through tracks.
Page 254 7-34 Infotainment System Genres To skip through large lists, the five (Folder View): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in Songs softkey below to view the the following order: contents of the current folder on the Composers First softkey, first item in the list. USB drive.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-35 To skip through large lists, the five (Repeat All): Press the softkey (Shuffle Off): Press the softkeys can be used to navigate in below to repeat all tracks. The softkey below to turn shuffle the following order: tab appears lowered when Repeat off.
Page 256: Rear Seat Entertainment
7-36 Infotainment System Rear Seat Before Driving DVD, and/or CD. While Parental Control is on, a padlock icon Infotainment The RSE is designed for rear seat displays. passengers only. The driver cannot The radio can be turned back on safely view the video screen while Rear Seat Entertainment with a single press of the power driving and should not try to do so.
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-37 Headphones listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, Infrared transmitters are located at MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary the rear of the overhead console. source connected to A/V jacks or The headphones shut off the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle automatically to save the battery has this feature.
Page 258 7-38 Infotainment System Do not store the Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks headphones in heat or direct To change the batteries on the sunlight. This could damage the headphones: headphones and repairs will not 1. Turn the screw to loosen the be covered by the warranty.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-39 connectors or cables (not included) Auxiliary Devices on page 7 31 for Audio Output may be required to connect the more information about changing Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary device to the A/V jacks. the source. auxiliary inputs can be heard Refer to the manufacturer s How to Change the RSE Video...
Page 260 7-40 Infotainment System When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-41 Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons (Menu Navigation could also affect the function of the Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to (Power): Press this button to remote control. navigate through a menu. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Illumination): Press this button...
Page 262 7-42 Infotainment System (Play/Pause): Press this (Next Track/Chapter): Press (Audio): Press this button to button to start playing a DVD. Press this button to go to the beginning of change audio tracks on DVDs that this button while a DVD is playing to the next chapter or track.
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-43 If the vehicle has a third row video Battery Replacement (Camera): Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control source display on the second row that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: video screen, and the third row...
Page 264 7-44 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 265 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 266: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-46 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
Page 267 Infotainment System 7-47 SRCE (Source): Press this button While listening to a disc, press the When a CD or DVD audio disc is to switch between the radio (AM/ playing, press this button to go to left seek arrow to go back to the FM), XM (if equipped), CD, and if the beginning of the CD or DVD...
Page 268: Bluetooth
7-48 Infotainment System Phone Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Bluetooth Controls a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons located on the recognize voice commands if there Bluetooth steering wheel to operate the in is too much background noise. vehicle Bluetooth system.
Page 269 Infotainment System 7-49 If multiple paired cell phones are Pairing 5. Locate the device named Your within range of the system, the Vehicle in the list on the cell A Bluetooth cell phone must be system connects to the first phone.
Page 270 7-50 Infotainment System Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Phones Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to paired to it.
Page 271 Infotainment System 7-51 Using the Store Command 3. Say each digit, one at a time, To delete all name tags: that you want to store. After 1. Press and hold 1. Press and hold each digit is entered, the system two seconds.
Page 272 7-52 Infotainment System Digit Dial: This command allows a If an unwanted number is Using the Re dial Command 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 273 Infotainment System 7-53 Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to Transferring a Call dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on Audio can be transferred between to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the the Bluetooth system and the cell 4.
Page 274 7-54 Infotainment System Transferring Audio to the 3. Say Voice. The system Clearing the System Bluetooth System from a Cell responds OK, accessing Unless information is deleted out of Phone <phone name>. the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it During a call with the audio on the The cell phone's normal prompt will be retained indefinitely.
Page 275: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 276 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Move the (Bi-Level): Air is divided (Defrost): The defrost mode is thumbwheels up or down to between the instrument panel and used to remove fog or frost from the increase or decrease the floor outlets. Some air is directed windshield more quickly.
Page 277 Climate Controls On hot days, open the windows to compressor will also come on when turned off by turning off the engine. let hot inside air escape; then close this mode is activated. While in Do not drive the vehicle until all the them.
Page 278: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning PASS The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system M. Passenger Temperature Control described later in this section. (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
Page 279 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side The passenger temperature setting Use the steps below to place the Temperature Control can be set to match the driver entire system in automatic mode: temperature setting by pressing the The driver and passenger side 1.
Page 280 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger on the headlamps. For more (Air Delivery Mode Control): temperature. information on the solar sensor, see Press these buttons to change the Sensors later in this section. direction of the airflow in the vehicle. To find your comfort setting, start Repeatedly press either button until with a 23°C (74°F) temperature...
Page 281 Climate Controls freezing. The recirculation mode (Floor): Air is directed to the (Air Conditioning): Press to cannot be selected while in the floor outlets, with some to the turn the air conditioning (A/C) defrost mode. windshield, side window outlets, and compressor on and off.
Page 282 Climate Controls The air conditioning system While in recirculation mode the < (Rear Window Defogger): removes moisture from the air, so a windows may fog when the weather Press to turn the rear window small amount of water might drip is cold and damp.
Page 283 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 284 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Control Only) climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the first time.
Page 285 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear (Vent): Air is directed through the headliner outlets. Seat Audio) (Bi-Level): Air is directed For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are through the floor and headliner integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 286 8-12 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation also be turned off by pressing and Equipped (Fan Control): Press these holding the button. To turn the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode system on from the rear seats, control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to...
Page 287: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-13 Keep the air path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the vehicle. center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the Adding outside equipment to the airflow.
Page 288 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 289: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-34 Antilock Brake Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-34 System (ABS) .
Page 290: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel Driving Information WARNING (Continued) Fuel ......9-71 Recommended Fuel ..9-72 Defensive Driving Driver distraction can cause Gasoline Specifications .
Page 291: 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 24. especially injuries to the brain, Alcohol affects four things that spinal cord, or heart.
Page 292: Steering
Driving and Operating And, of course, actual stopping If the engine ever stops while the If power steering assist is lost distances vary greatly with the vehicle is being driven, brake because the engine stops or the surface of the road, whether it is normally but do not pump the power steering system is not pavement or gravel;...
Page 293: 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 294: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond While driving on a surface with Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control reduced traction, try to avoid straight down the roadway. systems.
Page 295 Driving and Operating Make sure all underbody The airbag system is designed to Avoid sharp turns and abrupt shields, if the vehicle has them, work properly under a wide range of maneuvers. Failure to operate the are properly attached. conditions, including off road usage. vehicle correctly off road could Always wear your safety belt and result in loss of vehicle control or...
Page 296 Driving and Operating To remove the air dam: Loading Your Vehicle for WARNING (Continued) Off-Road Driving 1. Remove the two outboard air dam bolts. rolls over. Put heavy loads inside WARNING 2. With a flat blade tool, disengage the cargo area, not on the roof. the snaps.
Page 297 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and Environmental Concerns For vehicles with a winch, be sure to make sure all refuse is removed read the winch instructions. In a Off-road driving can provide from any campsite before remote area, a winch can be handy wholesome and satisfying leaving.
Page 298 9-10 Driving and Operating Controlling the vehicle is the key to Scanning the Terrain Some things to consider: successful off-road driving. One of Is the path ahead clear? Off-road driving can take you over the best ways to control the vehicle many different kinds of terrain.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-11 Off-roading requires a different kind Consider this as you approach a hill: WARNING (Continued) of alertness from driving on paved Is there a constant incline, roads and highways. There are no or does the hill get sharply be seriously injured or killed.
Page 300 9-12 Driving and Operating Ease up on the speed as you Driving Uphill If the vehicle stalls, or is about to approach the top of the hill. stall, and you cannot make it up Once you decide it is safe to drive the hill: Attach a flag to the vehicle to be up the hill:...
Page 301 Driving and Operating 9-13 While backing down the hill, put Never try to turn around if about WARNING your left hand on the steering to stall when going up a hill. wheel at the 12 o'clock position If the hill is steep enough to stall If the vehicle has the two speed so you can tell if the wheels are the vehicle, it is steep enough to...
Page 302 9-14 Driving and Operating Driving Downhill Vehicles are much more likely to WARNING stall when going uphill, but if it When off-roading takes you happens when going downhill: downhill, consider: Heavy braking when going down 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the a hill can cause your brakes to How steep is the downhill? Will I regular brakes and apply the...
Page 303 Driving and Operating 9-15 Driving Across an Incline between the left and right For these reasons, carefully wheels might not prevent the consider whether to try to drive An off-road trail will probably go vehicle from tilting and rolling across an incline. Just because the across the incline of a hill.
Page 304 9-16 Driving and Operating Stalling on an Incline Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. On these or Ice surfaces, it is very easy to lose WARNING When you drive in mud, snow, control.
Page 305 Driving and Operating 9-17 Driving in Water Find out how deep the water is After Off-Road Driving before driving through it. Do not try Remove any brush or debris that it if it is deep enough to cover the WARNING has collected on the underbody, wheel hubs, axles, or exhaust chassis, or under the hood.
Page 306: Driving On Wet Roads
9-18 Driving and Operating Driving on Wet Roads Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet Rain and wet roads can reduce weather driving tips include: vehicle traction and affect your Flowing or rushing water creates ability to stop and accelerate. strong forces.
Page 307: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating 9-19 Shift to a lower gear when going Highway Hypnosis WARNING (Continued) down steep or long hills. Always be alert and pay attention to could crash. Always have the your surroundings while driving. WARNING engine running and the vehicle in If you become tired or sleepy, find a gear when going downhill.
Page 308: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9 53 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be a Driving on Snow or Ice stability during hard stops on serious situation. Stay with the slippery roads, but apply the brakes Drive carefully when there is snow vehicle unless there is help nearby.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-21 Run the engine for short periods WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) only as needed to keep warm, but be careful. If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about To save fuel, run the engine for only carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around short periods as needed to warm...
Page 310: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire Release the accelerator pedal while chains on the vehicle, see Tire shifting, and press lightly on the Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 70. accelerator pedal when the wheels to free the vehicle when transmission is in gear.
Page 311: Vehicle Load Limits
Driving and Operating 9-23 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 312 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Load Limit kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should size of the original equipment never exceed XXX kg or...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-25 The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to For example, if the XXX your vehicle. Consult this amount equals 1400 lbs and manual to determine how this there will be five 150 lb...
Page 314 9-26 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed your vehicle's capacity weight. Example 2 Example 3 A.
Page 315 Driving and Operating 9-27 Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label also WARNING tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, Do not load the vehicle any called Gross Axle Weight Rating heavier than the Gross (GAWR). To find out the actual Vehicle Weight Rating loads on your front and rear (GVWR), or either the...
Page 316 9-28 Driving and Operating Using heavier suspension WARNING WARNING (Continued) components to get added durability might not change your Things you put inside your Do not leave an weight ratings. Ask your dealer vehicle can strike and injure unsecured child restraint to help you load your vehicle the people in a sudden stop or in your vehicle.
Page 317: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-29 Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, you broken in.
Page 318: Ignition Positions
9-30 Driving and Operating Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ move the pedals closer. Press the LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is top of the control to move the stopped, turn the ignition switch to pedals away.
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-31 In an emergency: key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this If you leave the key in the ACC/ doesn't work, then the vehicle needs ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position 1. Brake using a firm and steady service. with the engine off, the battery could pressure.
Page 320: Starting The Engine
9-32 Driving and Operating Starting the Engine The vehicle has a prevent possible vehicle Computer-Controlled Cranking component damage. When this If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the System. This feature assists in happens, hold the ignition switch hybrid supplement for more starting the engine and protects in the START position to information.
Page 321: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-33 If the vehicle starts briefly but with an engine heater should be WARNING then stops again, repeat these plugged in at least four hours before steps. This clears the extra starting. An internal thermostat in Plugging the cord into an gasoline from the engine.
Page 322: Power (Rap)
9-34 Driving and Operating Retained Accessory Shifting Into Park WARNING (Continued) Power (RAP) WARNING case is in a drive gear not in The following vehicle accessories N (Neutral). If you are pulling a can be used for up to 10 minutes It can be dangerous to get out of after the engine is turned off: trailer, see Driving Characteristics...
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-35 Leaving the Vehicle With the Torque Lock WARNING (Continued) Engine Running If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into And, if you leave the vehicle with WARNING P (Park) properly, the weight of the the engine running, it could vehicle may put too much force on overheat and even catch fire.
Page 324: Shifting Out Of Park
9-36 Driving and Operating Shifting Out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking Over Things following: That Burn This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is WARNING 2.
Page 325: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-37 Active Fuel Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) Management There are holes or openings WARNING Vehicles with V8 engines may have in the vehicle body from Active Fuel Management . This damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon system allows the engine to operate modifications that are not Monoxide (CO) which cannot be...
Page 326: Running The Vehicle While Parked
9-38 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) While Parked It can cause unconsciousness engine running, the vehicle can It is better not to park with the and even death. Never run the move suddenly. You or others engine running.
Page 327: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-39 Automatic There are several different positions WARNING for the shift lever. Transmission If the vehicle has a four-wheel If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the drive transfer case with a hybrid supplement for more N (Neutral) position, and the information.
Page 328 9-40 Driving and Operating P (Park): This position locks the R (Reverse): Use this gear to WARNING (Continued) rear wheels. It is the best position to back up. use when starting the engine Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) always set the parking brake and because the vehicle cannot move while the vehicle is moving move the shift lever to P (Park).
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-41 D (Drive): This position is for Downshifting the transmission in WARNING normal driving. It provides the best slippery road conditions could result fuel economy. If you need more in skidding. See Skidding under Shifting into a drive gear while the power for passing, and you are: Loss of Control on page 9 6.
Page 330 9-42 Driving and Operating The vehicle's transmission uses feature, see Range Selection rear wheels when you are trying to adaptive shift controls. Adaptive Mode under Manual Mode on start the vehicle from a stop on shift controls continually compares page 9 43. slippery road surfaces.
Page 331: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-43 Manual Mode To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. 1. Move the shift lever to Range Selection Mode See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 44. M (Manual Mode).
Page 332: Tow/Haul Mode
9-44 Driving and Operating Low Traction Mode Tow/Haul Mode ® If the vehicle has the Hydra-Matic 6-Speed Automatic Transmission, it has a Low Traction Mode that assists in vehicle acceleration when road conditions are slippery, such When Tow/Haul Mode is selected as with ice or snow.
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-45 Grade Braking is only active while Cruise Grade Braking the desired speed the transmission ® the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and will downshift to slow the vehicle. (Hydra-Matic 6-Speed you are not in the Range Selection If vehicle speed is near or below Automatic Transmission) Mode.
Page 334: Four-Wheel Drive
9-46 Driving and Operating Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement Automatic Transfer Case and during tight turns, you may experience a vibration in the Four-Wheel Drive steering system. (Two Speed Automatic ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Transfer Case) Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn Traction Control and If the vehicle has four-wheel drive,...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-47 You can choose among five driving vehicle's power is sent to the front The vehicle has StabiliTrak. Shifting settings: and rear wheels automatically into Four-Wheel Drive Low will turn based on driving conditions. Driving Traction Control and StabiliTrak off. Indicator lights in the switches show ®...
Page 336 9-48 Driving and Operating If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel the transfer case. To help avoid Drive Low message stays on, you should take damaging the vehicle, always wait the vehicle to your dealer for for the Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel Drive Low is service.
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-49 Shifting Out of Four-Wheel indicator light to stop flashing Shifting into Neutral Drive Low before shifting the transmission To shift the transfer case to into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) do the following: to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, The vehicle may have significant 1.
Page 338 9-50 Driving and Operating 7. If the engine is running, verify Shifting Out of Neutral Notice: Shifting the transmission that the transfer case is in into gear before the Four-Wheel To shift out of N Neutral do the N (Neutral) by shifting the Drive Low indicator light has following: transmission to R (Reverse) for...
Page 339: Speed Automatic
Driving and Operating 9-51 Four-Wheel Drive (Single Front Axle The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive ® with StabiliTrak . For information on Speed Automatic The front axle engages and ® StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak System disengages automatically when you Transfer Case) on page 9 55. shift the transfer case.
Page 340 9-52 Driving and Operating AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive High Drive): This setting is ideal for use If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE when road surface traction Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel message stays on, you should take conditions are variable.
Page 341: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-53 Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS...
Page 342: Parking Brake
9-54 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 343: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-55 Ride Control Systems system should initialize before the appear on the Driver Information vehicle reaches 32 km/h (20 mph). Center (DIC), the vehicle should be In some cases, it may take taken in for service. For more ®...
Page 344 9-56 Driving and Operating The traction control part of When the traction control system Traction Control Operation StabiliTrak can be turned off by has been turned off, system noises The traction control system is part of pressing and releasing the may still be heard as a result of the the StabiliTrak system.
Page 345: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-57 Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when Continuous Damping is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak Control (CDC) ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will warning lights, and any relevant automatically disengage.
Page 346: Automatic Level Control
9-58 Driving and Operating Autoride also interact with the tow/ An air compressor connected to the Cruise Control haul mode that, when activated, will rear shocks will raise or lower the provide additional control of the rear of the vehicle to maintain WARNING shock absorbers.
Page 347 Driving and Operating 9-59 If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the The cruise control light on the (On/Off): Press to turn the system begins to limit wheel spin, instrument panel cluster comes on system on or off. The indicator light cruise control will automatically after the cruise control has been set is on when cruise control is on and...
Page 348 9-60 Driving and Operating To slow down in small amounts, Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control press the SET button on the Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise steering wheel briefly. Each time If the cruise control system is control: this is done, the vehicle goes already activated,...
Page 349: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-61 Object Detection How the System Works WARNING Systems URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever is moved into The Ultrasonic Rear Parking R (Reverse). A single tone sounds Assist (URPA) system does not Ultrasonic Parking Assist to indicate the system is working.
Page 350 9-62 Driving and Operating A trailer was attached to the SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this vehicle, or a bicycle or an object message occurs, take the vehicle to was hanging out of the liftgate your dealer to repair the system. during the last drive cycle.
Page 351: Side Blind Zone
Driving and Operating 9-63 Side Blind Zone WARNING (Continued) Alert (SBZA) Failure to use proper care when The vehicle may have a Side Blind changing lanes may result in Zone Alert (SBZA) system. Read this entire section before using the damage to the vehicle, injury, system.
Page 352 9-64 Driving and Operating How the System Works a vehicle you have passed remains SBZA is designed to ignore in or drops back into the stationary objects; however, the detection zone. system may occasionally light up due to guard rails, signs, trees, SBZA can be disabled through the shrubs, and other stationary objects.
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-65 When SBZA is disabled for any SIDE BLIND ZONE SYS. FCC Information reason other than the driver turning UNAVAILABLE: This message See Radio Frequency Statement on it off, the driver will not be able to indicates that the SBZA system is page 13 18 for information turn SBZA back on using the DIC.
Page 354: Rear Vision
9-66 Driving and Operating Rear Vision Vehicles Without Navigation WARNING (Continued) System Camera (RVC) Your judged distances using the The rear vision camera system is This vehicle may have a Rear screen will differ from actual designed to help the driver when Vision Camera system.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-67 To turn the rear vision camera Turning the Rear Vision Camera System On or Off system on again, press and hold until the left indicator light To turn the rear vision camera illuminates. The rear vision camera system on or off: system display is now enabled and 1.
Page 356 9-68 Driving and Operating The delay that is received after To turn the symbols on or off: (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) shifting out of R (Reverse) is (minus) screen buttons to 1. Make sure that URPA has not approximately 10 seconds. The increase or decrease the contrast of been disabled.
Page 357 Driving and Operating 9-69 Rear Vision Camera Error The camera uses a special lens. The distance of the image that Messages appears on the screen differs from Service Rear Vision Camera the actual distance. The area System: This message can display displayed by the camera is limited.
Page 358 9-70 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an When the System Does Not The fast flash conditions are accident, the position and used to protect the video device Seem To Work Properly mounting angle of the camera from high temperature The rear vision camera system can change or the camera can...
Page 359: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-71 Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel is an unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 360: Recommended Fuel
9-72 Driving and Operating Recommended Fuel California Fuel Fuels in Foreign Requirements Countries Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or If the vehicle is certified to meet If you plan on driving in another higher. If the octane rating is less California Emissions Standards, it is country outside the United States or than 87, an audible knocking noise,...
Page 361: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-73 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 362: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-74 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet gasoline and E85. If you ASTM Specification D 5798. By do switch fuels, it is recommended Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge definition, this means that fuel that you add as much fuel as and a yellow fuel cap can use either labeled E85 will have an ethanol...
Page 363: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-75 Notice: This vehicle was not WARNING (Continued) designed for fuel that contains methanol. Do not use fuel not use cellular phones. Keep containing methanol. It can sparks, flames, and smoking corrode metal parts in the fuel system and also damage plastic materials away from fuel.
Page 364 9-76 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap Fuel can spray out on you if you clockwise until it clicks. It will require open the fuel cap too quickly. more effort to turn the fuel cap on If you spill fuel and then the last turn as you tighten it.
Page 365: Container
Driving and Operating 9-77 Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING WARNING (Continued) Container If a fire starts while you are Bring the fill nozzle in contact refueling, do not remove the WARNING with the inside of the fill nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by opening before operating the Never fill a portable fuel container shutting off the pump or by...
Page 366: General Towing
9-78 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer at all during Towing For information on towing a disabled the first 800 km (500 miles) the vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on new vehicle is driven. The page 10 93. For information on General Towing engine, axle or other parts could towing the vehicle behind another...
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-79 Important considerations that have Towing a trailer requires a certain WARNING (Continued) to do with weight: amount of experience. The combination you are driving is The weight of the trailer To maximize safety when towing longer and not as responsive as the The weight of the trailer tongue a trailer: vehicle itself.
Page 368 9-80 Driving and Operating Following Distance Making Turns Driving on Grades Stay at least twice as far behind the Notice: Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a lower vehicle ahead as you would when while trailering could cause the gear before starting down a long or driving the vehicle without a trailer.
Page 369 Driving and Operating 9-81 automatic transmission in P (Park) 2. Have someone place chocks WARNING (Continued) for a few minutes before turning the under the trailer wheels. engine off. If the overheat warning 3. When the wheel chocks are in If the engine has been left comes on, see Engine Overheating place, release the regular brakes...
Page 370: Trailer Towing
9-82 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Check periodically to see that all WARNING (Continued) hitch nuts and bolts are tight. 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. Trailer Towing and passengers could be 2. Start the engine. seriously injured.
Page 371 Driving and Operating 9-83 To identify the trailering capacity of Weight of the Trailer Trailer weight rating (TWR) is the vehicle, read the information in calculated assuming the tow vehicle How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer that appears has only the driver but all required It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 372 9-84 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 540 kg (5,600 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42...
Page 373 Driving and Operating 9-85 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 5.3L V8 (LC9) 3.08 2 268 kg (5,000 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs)
Page 374 9-86 Driving and Operating reduce the trailer weight the vehicle Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 percent to 15 percent and fifth wheel can tow. See Vehicle Load Limits on or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer page 9 23 for more information weight (B) up to the maximums for vehicle series and hitch type shown about the vehicle's maximum load...
Page 375: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-87 Total Weight on the Vehicle's Weight of the Trailering distributing hitch that uses spring bars to distribute the trailer tongue Tires Combination weight among the two vehicle and Be sure the vehicle's tires are It is important that the combination trailer axles.
Page 376 9-88 Driving and Operating Weight Distributing Hitch Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Adjustment Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is the trailer to help prevent the tongue adequate for the weight of the...
Page 377 Driving and Operating 9-89 White: Ground The seven-wire harness contains Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Harness Package the following trailer circuits: Light Green: Back-up Lamps Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal Red: Battery Feed* Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn Dark Blue: Trailer Brake* Signal *The fuses for these two circuits are Brown: Taillamps installed in the underhood electrical center, but the wires are not...
Page 378 9-90 Driving and Operating Electric Brake Control Wiring power both ITBC and aftermarket controllers to control the trailer Provisions brakes at the same time. These wiring provisions are Tow/Haul Mode included with the vehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. These provisions are for an electric brake This indicator light on the instrument controller.
Page 379 Driving and Operating 9-91 See Weight of the Trailer earlier in Haul is recommended only when The ITBC system is integrated with the section. Tow/Haul is most useful pulling a heavy trailer or a large or the vehicle s brake, anti lock brake under the following driving heavy load.
Page 380 9-92 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 381 Driving and Operating 9-93 Panel is used along with the Trailer The Trailer Brake Display Page can All DIC warning and service Brake Display Page on the DIC to be displayed by performing any of messages must first be adjust and display power output to the following actions: acknowledged by the driver by the trailer brakes.
Page 382 9-94 Driving and Operating A trailer with electric brakes 0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default Display Page in the DIC. If the has become disconnected setting. To properly adjust trailer vehicle s service brakes are applied (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING gain, see the Trailer Gain while using the Manual Trailer Brake message will also be displayed...
Page 383 Driving and Operating 9-95 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 384 9-96 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 385: Conversions And Add-Ons
Driving and Operating 9-97 to an authorized GM dealer to have Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or the ITBC system diagnosed and Similar Equipment Add-Ons repaired. Before installing a snow plow on If either the CHECK TRAILER Add-On Electrical your vehicle, here are some things WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER you will need to know:...
Page 386 9-98 Driving and Operating The snow plow manufacturer or the weights on the vehicle's axles Here are some guidelines for safely installer can assist you in and the Gross Vehicle Weight carrying a snow plow on your determining the amount of rear (GVW), are not exceeded.
Page 387 Driving and Operating 9-99 The front axle reserve capacity for your vehicle can be found in the lower right corner of the Certification/Tire label, as shown. Canada (W x (A + W.B.)) /W.B.= Weight the accessory is adding to the In order to calculate the amount of front axle.
Page 388 9-100 Driving and Operating For example, adding a 700 lb You can add heavier equipment on WARNING (Continued) (318 kg) snow plow actually adds the front of the vehicle if you more than 700 lbs (318 kg) to the compensate for it by carrying fewer manufacturer or installer's front axle.
Page 389 Driving and Operating 9-101 Total vehicle reserve capacity is the Emergency Roof Lamp difference between your GVWR and Provisions the weight of your vehicle with full Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow fuel and passengers. It is the plow prep package also have an amount of weight you can add to emergency roof lamp provision your vehicle before reaching your...
Page 390 9-102 Driving and Operating NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 391: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Protection Bulb Replacement ..10-38 Operating Mode ... 10-23 Halogen Bulbs ....10-38 Engine Fan .
Page 392 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting General Information Operation ....10-60 Jump Starting ....10-88 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 393: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories to one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag the vehicle can affect vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, seat belt pretensioners, performance and safety, including...
Page 394: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care GM Accessories are designed to Vehicle Checks WARNING (Continued) complement and function with other systems on the vehicle. Your GM Doing Your Own Be sure to use the proper dealer can accessorize the vehicle Service Work nuts, bolts, and other using genuine GM Accessories.
Page 395: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own To open the hood: service work, see Airbag System Check on page 3 56. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.
Page 396 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0 L V8 Engine Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 397: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 15. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 16. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 398 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil have an oil level above the operating range, i.e. the engine It is a good idea to check the engine has so much oil that the oil level oil level at each fuel fill. In order to gets above the cross-hatched get an accurate reading, the vehicle area that shows the proper...
Page 399 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil Use of Substitute Engine Oils if dexos is unavailable: In the event Selecting the right engine oil that dexos approved engine oil is depends on both the proper oil not available at an oil change or for specification and viscosity grade: maintaining proper oil level, you may use substitute engine oil...
Page 400 10-10 Vehicle Care ( 20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should What to Do with Used Oil be used. An oil of this viscosity Used engine oil contains certain grade will provide easier cold elements that can be unhealthy for starting for the engine at extremely your skin and could even cause low temperatures.
Page 401: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-11 Engine Oil Life System changed at least once a year and, How to Reset the Engine Oil at this time, the system must be Life System When to Change Engine Oil reset. For vehicles without the Reset the system whenever the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This vehicle has a computer system engine oil is changed so that the...
Page 402: Automatic Transmission
10-12 Vehicle Care On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission Change the fluid and filter at the System can be reset as follows: scheduled maintenance intervals Fluid listed in Scheduled Maintenance on 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with page 11 3.
Page 403 Vehicle Care 10-13 2. Apply the parking brake and 6. Using the TRANS TEMP place the shift lever in P (Park). reading, determine and perform the appropriate check 3. With your foot on the brake procedure. If the TRANS TEMP pedal, move the shift lever reading is not within the required through each gear range,...
Page 404 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 405: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-15 Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously. Consistency (repeatable remove the engine air cleaner/filter readings) is important to maintaining from the vehicle by following proper fluid level.
Page 406: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ WARNING Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter Operating the engine with the air assembly . See Engine cleaner/filter off can cause you or Compartment Overview on others to be burned. The air page 10 6.
Page 407: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® DEX-COOL can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan corrosion. In addition, the under the hood can start up even engine coolant could require when the engine is not running changing sooner, at 50 000 km and can cause injury.
Page 408 10-18 Vehicle Care What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle's coolant. If using this mixture, cooling system, the vehicle could WARNING nothing else needs to be added. be damaged.
Page 409 Vehicle Care 10-19 How to Add Coolant to the WARNING 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. Keep coolant on hot engine parts.
Page 410 10-20 Vehicle Care If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap and 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with 4.
Page 411: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be In addition, ENGINE OVERHEATED Notice: Engine damage from sure the pressure cap is STOP ENGINE, ENGINE running the engine without hand-tight and fully seated. OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE, and coolant is not covered by the a ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED vehicle warranty.
Page 412 10-22 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the If an engine overheat warning is WARNING (Continued) displayed but no steam can be seen Engine Compartment or heard, the problem may not be See Overheated Engine too serious. Sometimes the engine WARNING Protection Operating Mode on can get a little too hot when the...
Page 413: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Vehicle Care 10-23 If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine Engine Fan is no longer in the overheat zone or Protection If the vehicle has a clutched engine an overheat warning no longer Operating Mode cooling fan, when the clutch is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 414: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has electric cooling Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering fans, the fans may be heard Fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the spinning at low speed during most To check the power steering fluid: hybrid supplement for more everyday driving.
Page 415: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice: When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to The vehicle has a low washer fluid washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and message on the DIC that comes on manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 7.
Page 416: 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 417: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 A fluid leak in the brake Brake Fluid WARNING hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake If too much brake fluid is added, it hydraulic system fixed, since a can spill on the engine and burn, leak means that sooner or later if the engine is hot enough.
Page 418 10-28 Vehicle Care Checking Brake Fluid What to Add Notice: Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid Using the wrong fluid can Check brake fluid by looking at the from a sealed container. See badly damage brake brake fluid reservoir. See Engine Recommended Fluids and hydraulic system parts.
Page 419: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-29 Battery Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Transfer Case WARNING hybrid supplement for more When to Check Lubricant information. Batteries have acid that can burn Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on Refer to the replacement number on you and gas that can explode.
Page 420: Front Axle
10-30 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant How to Check Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on To get an accurate reading, the page 11 3 to determine how often to vehicle should be on a level change the lubricant.
Page 421: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 What to Use Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking the fluid Refer to Recommended Fluids and level, it may appear lower than Lubricants on page 11 7 to normal because fluid has traveled determine what kind of lubricant out along the axle tubes and has to use.
Page 422: Starter Switch Check
10-32 Vehicle Care For the 2500 series, the proper How to Check Lubricant level is from 0 mm to 13 mm (0 in to 1/2 in) below the bottom of the fill plug hole, located at the front of the axle. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level.
Page 423: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
Vehicle Care 10-33 Do not use the accelerator 1. Before starting this check, be Ignition Transmission pedal, and be ready to turn off sure there is enough room Lock Check the engine immediately if it around the vehicle. It should be starts.
Page 424: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-34 Vehicle Care Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the Wiper Blade Replacement vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check Windshield wiper blades should be your foot on the regular brake, set inspected for wear or cracking. See the parking brake.
Page 425: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and out of the park rest position. 3. Install the new blade onto the 4. Replace the wiper blade. arm connector and make sure 5. Return the wiper blade assembly the grooved areas are fully set in to the park rest position.
Page 426: Headlamp Aiming
10-36 Vehicle Care Have all four tires on a level Headlamp Aiming To adjust the vertical aim: surface which is level all the way 1. Open the hood. See Hood on to the wall. The vehicle has a visual optical page 10 5 headlamp aiming system.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-37 Notice: Do not cover a headlamp to improve beam cut-off when aiming. Covering a headlamp may cause excessive heat build-up which may cause damage to the headlamp. 6. Turn on the low-beam headlamps and place a piece of cardboard or equivalent in front of the headlamp not being adjusted.
Page 428: Bulb Replacement
10-38 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up For the proper type of replacement Lamps bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 40. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the For any bulb changing procedure hybrid supplement for the bulb not listed in this section, contact changing procedure.
Page 429: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-39 To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Turn the bulb socket License Plate Lamp counterclockwise to remove it 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate from the taillamp assembly. (Power) on page 2 10 or Liftgate (Manual) on page 2 12. 5.
Page 430: Replacement Bulbs
10-40 Vehicle Care 4. Install the new bulb. Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect the following in the vehicle: 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall the license plate lamp. Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Overload Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement Bulbs Power Windows and Other The vehicle has fuses and circuit...
Page 431: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-41 Windshield Wipers Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block If the wiper motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice, the windshield If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the wipers will stop until the motor cools hybrid supplement for more and will then restart.
Page 432 10-42 Vehicle Care I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Oxygen Sensors Air Conditioning features shown. Compressor Fuses Usage Antilock Brakes System 2 Oxygen Sensors Right Trailer Stop/ Turn Lamp Trailer Back-up Transmission Controls Lamps...
Page 434 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Side Park SEO B2 Upfitter Not Used Lamps Usage (Battery) Auxiliary Climate Fog Lamps Electric Adjustable Control (Ignition) Pedals Horn Center High-Mounted Climate Controls Stoplamp (CHMSL) Passenger Side (Battery) High-Beam Headlamp Rear Defogger Airbag System Daytime Running...
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-45 J-Case J-Case Relays Usage Usage Usage Fuses Fuses Front Fog Lamps Cooling Fan 1 Stud 1 (Trailer LAMP Connector Battery Automatic Level Air Conditioning Power) Control Compressor CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical Heavy Duty Antilock STRTR Starter Center 1 Braking System PWR/TRN Powertrain Climate Control...
Page 436: Block
10-46 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is located on the driver The vehicle may not be equipped side edge of the instrument panel. Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Pull off the cover to access the fuse Driver Door Module features shown.
Page 437 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Circuit Usage Breaker Passenger Side Turn Rear Seat Signal, Stoplamp Entertainment Driver Side Power LT DR Window Circuit Passenger Door Ultrasonic Rear Breaker Module, Driver Unlock Parking Assist, Power Liftgate Power Door Lock 2 Harness (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 1...
Page 438: Block
10-48 Vehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Harness Circuit Block Connector Usage Breaker Usage The center instrument panel fuse Body Harness Passenger Side BODY 2 block is located underneath the Connector 2 Power Window Circuit instrument panel, to the left of the Breaker Body Harness steering column.
Page 439: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Under inflated tires pose the Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only your Your new vehicle comes with tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 440: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care 20 Inch Tires hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged objects, If your vehicle has the optional or when sliding into a curb. 20 inch P275/55R20 size tires, The vehicle warranty does not they are classified as touring cover this type of damage.
Page 441 Vehicle Care 10-51 (B) TPC Spec (Tire TIN is molded onto both sides of Performance Criteria the tire, although only one side Specification) Original may have the date of equipment tires designed to manufacture. GM's specific tire performance (E) Tire Ply Material The type criteria have a TPC specification of cord and number of plies in...
Page 442: Tire Designations
10-52 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire U.S. Department of tire pressure see Tire Pressure Performance Criteria Transportation Motor Vehicle on page 10 57 and Vehicle Load Specification) Original Safety Standards. Limits on page 9 23. equipment tires designed to (E) Tire Identification Number Tire Designations GM's specific tire performance...
Page 443 Vehicle Care 10-53 (B) Tire Width The three digit (F) Service Description These (B) Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section characters represent the load number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall.
Page 444: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-54 Vehicle Care (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight This Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire the wheel in inches. means the combined weight of in which the plies are laid at optional accessories. Some alternate angles less than (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-55 DOT Markings A code molded Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle into the sidewall of a tire The side of an asymmetrical tire, Weight The sum of curb signifying that the tire is in that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, compliance with the U.S.
Page 446 10-56 Vehicle Care Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Speed Rating UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality tire used on passenger cars and alphanumeric code assigned to Grading Standards) some light duty trucks and a tire indicating the maximum A tire information system that multipurpose vehicles. speed at which a tire can provides consumers with operate.
Page 447: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-57 Vehicle Placard A label Notice: Do not let anyone tell A vehicle specific Tire and permanently attached to a you that under inflation or Loading Information label is vehicle showing the vehicle's over inflation is all right. It is attached to your vehicle.
Page 448: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-58 Vehicle Care When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor tire valve stem. Press the tire System Check your tires once a month gauge firmly onto the valve to or more. The Tire Pressure Monitor System get a pressure measurement.
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-59 As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been Always check the TPMS malfunction vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the tires or wheels on your vehicle to (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire...
Page 450: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-60 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor and displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5 29 and Tire Operation Messages on page 5 46. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the The low tire pressure warning light hybrid supplement for more may come on in cool weather when information.
Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-61 The TPMS sensor matching Your vehicle's TPMS can warn you TPMS Malfunction Light and process was started but not about a low tire pressure condition Message completed or not completed but it does not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly successfully after rotating the maintenance.
Page 452 10-62 Vehicle Care Operating electronic devices or The TPMS sensors can also be 3. Press on the Remote being near facilities using radio matched to each tire/wheel position Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter wave frequencies similar to the by increasing or decreasing the at the same time for TPMS could cause the TPMS tire's air pressure.
Page 453: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-63 The tire has a bump, bulge, 7. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection or split. rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that you procedure in Step 5. The tire has a puncture, cut, regularly inspect your vehicle's 8.
Page 454 10-64 Vehicle Care Any time you notice unusual After the tires have been WARNING (Continued) wear, rotate the tires as soon as rotated, adjust the front and rear possible and check wheel inflation pressures as shown on changing a wheel, remove any alignment.
Page 455: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-65 When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10 63 and Tire Parking for an extended period can Rotation on page 10 63 for cause flat spots on the tires that Tires additional information. may result in vibrations while driving.
Page 456 10-66 Vehicle Care GM's exclusive TPC Spec WARNING WARNING (Continued) system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact Tires could explode during damage to your vehicle. Be sure the overall performance of your improper service. You or others to use the same size, brand, and vehicle, including brake system could be injured or killed if you type of tires on all wheels.
Page 457: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-67 level you would get with TPC WARNING WARNING Spec-rated tires. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 58. If you use bias-ply tires on the If you add different sized Your vehicle's original equipment vehicle, the wheel rim flanges wheels, your vehicle may not tires are listed on the Tire and provide an acceptable level of...
Page 458: Uniform Tire Quality
10-68 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality use spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire nominal rim diameters of graded 150 would wear one and Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), a half (1½) times as well on the Quality grades can be found or to some limited-production government course as a tire...
Page 459: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-69 assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of smooth road, the tires and wheels might need to be rebalanced. See straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory your dealer for proper diagnosis. test wheel than the minimum tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, required by law.
Page 460: Tire Chains
10-70 Vehicle Care If you need to replace any of the Notice: The wrong wheel can Tire Chains wheels, wheel bolts, wheel nuts, also cause problems with bearing If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the or Tire Pressure Monitor System life, brake cooling, speedometer Hybrid Supplement for more (TPMS) sensors, replace them only...
Page 461: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-71 Notice: If your vehicle has P265/ If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) 70R17 size tires, use tire chains It is unusual for a tire to blowout only where legal and only when while you are driving, especially if Use another type of traction you must.
Page 462 10-72 Vehicle Care be very bumpy and noisy, but you WARNING WARNING can still steer. Gently brake to a stop, well off the road, if possible. Lifting a vehicle and getting Changing a tire can be under it to do maintenance or dangerous.
Page 463: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-73 When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), Tire Changing WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a Removing the Spare Tire and guide to assist you in the placement 4. Turn off the engine and do Tools of wheel blocks (A).
Page 464 10-74 Vehicle Care The tools you will be using include To access the spare tire, refer to the the following: following graphics and instructions: 2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain the tool bag by turning it counterclockwise. Jack A.
Page 465 Vehicle Care 10-75 Hoist End of Extension Tool 5. Turn the wheel wrench (E) counterclockwise to lower the K. Spare Tire Lock spare tire (H) to the ground. 1. Open the hoist shaft access Continue to turn the wheel door (C) on the bumper to wrench until the spare tire can access the spare tire lock (K).
Page 466 10-76 Vehicle Care 6. Use the wheel wrench hook that 7. 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 467 Vehicle Care 10-77 Removing the Flat Tire and counterclockwise. The plastic nut caps will be retained in the Installing the Spare Tire hub cap after it is removed from 1. Do a safety check before the wheel. proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10 71 for more information.
Page 468 10-78 Vehicle Care Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to clear the ground. Front Position 1500 Models Front Position 2500 Models Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, you will need to use the jack handle Rear Position...
Page 469 Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack. WARNING Rear Position All Other Models...
Page 470 10-80 Vehicle Care WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 471 Vehicle Care 10-81 When you reinstall the regular WARNING (Continued) wheel and tire, you must also reinstall either the center cap or the Specifications on page 12 2 for bolt-on hub cap, depending on original equipment wheel nut which your vehicle has. torque specifications.
Page 472 10-82 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tire Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) and Tools Refer to the following graphics and Hoist Shaft Access Hole instructions to help you: WARNING Hoist End of Extension Tool...
Page 473 Vehicle Care 10-83 2. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle. 3. Assemble the two jack handle 4. Insert the open end of the Separate the tire/wheel extensions (D) and wheel extension (J) through the hole in retainer (G) from the guide pin. wrench (E) as shown.
Page 474 10-84 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E) together with the wing nut (F). 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse. 4.
Page 475: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-85 Secondary Latch System To release the spare tire from the secondary latch: This vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system. It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling off your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, the spare must be installed with the valve stem pointing down.
Page 476 10-86 Vehicle Care 3. Loosen the cable by turning the wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 73.
Page 477 Vehicle Care 10-87 12. Lower the jack by turning the If the spare tire is hanging from wheel wrench the cable, insert the hoist end counterclockwise. Keep of extension, and wheel lowering the jack until the wrench into the hoist shaft hole spare tire slides off the jack or in the bumper and turn the is hanging by the cable.
Page 478: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-88 Vehicle Care Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different Jump Starting size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a For more information about the originally installed on your vehicle. fully-inflated spare tire. A spare tire vehicle battery, see Battery on This spare tire was developed for may lose air over time, so check its...
Page 479 Vehicle Care 10-89 2. Get the vehicles close enough warranty. Always turn off the WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, radio and other accessories when but be sure the vehicles are not jump starting the vehicle. If you do not follow these steps touching each other.
Page 480 10-90 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has a remote WARNING WARNING (Continued) positive (+) terminal, it is located under a red plastic cover at the An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that positive battery post. To uncover when the engine is not running first.
Page 481 Vehicle Care 10-91 5. Check that the jumper cables do 8. Now connect the black not have loose or missing negative ( ) cable to the insulation. If they do, you could negative ( ) terminal of the good get a shock. The vehicles could battery.
Page 482 10-92 Vehicle Care 11. Try to start the vehicle that had To disconnect the jumper cables the dead battery. If it will not from both vehicles do the following: start after a few tries, it 1. Disconnect the black probably needs service. negative ( ) cable from the Notice: If the jumper cables are vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 483: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-93 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, What is the towing capacity of see the hybrid manual for more Notice: To avoid damage, the the towing vehicle? Be sure to information.
Page 484 10-94 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and single speed automatic transfer Transfer Case Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a case should not be towed with all Single Speed Automatic four wheels on the ground.
Page 485 Vehicle Care 10-95 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF Notice: If a two-wheel drive WARNING and remove the key vehicle or a four-wheel drive steering wheel will still turn. vehicle with a single speed Shifting a four-wheel-drive automatic transfer case is towed After towing, see Shifting Out of vehicle's transfer case into with the rear wheels on the...
Page 486 10-96 Vehicle Care To dolly tow a two wheel drive Use the following procedure to dolly 5. Use an adequate clamping vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from device designed for towing to with a single speed automatic the front: ensure that the front wheels are transfer case, the vehicle must be...
Page 487 Vehicle Care 10-97 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic See Parking Brake on the Ground) page 9 54. Transfer Case 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Use the following procedure to dolly tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from 5.
Page 488: Appearance Care
10-98 Vehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping Appearance Care or damage may occur and it device designed for towing to would not be covered by the ensure that the front wheels are warranty. Exterior Care locked into the straight position. Do not wash the vehicle in direct Weatherstrips sunlight.
Page 489 Vehicle Care 10-99 High pressure car washes may If the vehicle has a basecoat/ Exterior painted surfaces are cause water to enter the vehicle. clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat subject to aging, weather and Avoid using high pressure washes gives more depth and gloss to the chemical fallout that can take their closer than 30 cm (12 inches) to the colored basecoat.
Page 490 10-100 Vehicle Care Windshield, Backglass, and Aluminum Wheels The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the Wiper Blades Notice: Using strong soaps, vehicle. Do not use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, Clean the outside of the windshield chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, or cleaners and backglass with glass cleaner.
Page 491 Vehicle Care 10-101 Tires Finish Damage should be loosened before being flushed. Your dealer or an To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures or deep underbody car washing system with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be can do this.
Page 492: Interior Care
10-102 Vehicle Care Interior Care surfaces for which they were not Products that remove odors from intended. Use glass cleaner only on the vehicle's upholstery and clean The vehicle's interior will continue to glass. Remove any accidental the vehicle's glass can be obtained look its best if it is cleaned often.
Page 493 Vehicle Care 10-103 Too much cleaner that saturates To clean: If the locally cleaned area gives any the upholstery. impression that a ring formation may 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white result, clean the entire surface. Organic solvents such as cloth with water or club soda.
Page 494 10-104 Vehicle Care Allow the leather to dry naturally. Do that are sold to preserve and Speaker Covers not use heat, steam, spot lifters or protect soft plastic surfaces Vacuum around a speaker cover spot removers, or shoe polish on may permanently change the gently, so that the speaker will not leather.
Page 495: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-105 Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended is not properly installed, it can that GM certified floor mats be interfere with the accelerator...
Page 496 10-106 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 497: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Scheduled Maintenance. To keep the vehicle in good condition, see Maintenance Maintenance intervals, your dealer. checks, inspections, The maintenance schedule is for recommended fluids, and vehicles that: lubricants are necessary to keep General Information Carry passengers and cargo this vehicle in good working...
Page 498 11-2 Service and Maintenance At your dealer, you can be certain The proper replacement parts, WARNING that you will receive the highest fluids, and lubricants to use are level of service available. Your listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can dealer has specially trained service Lubricants on page 11 7 and be dangerous.
Page 499: Scheduled Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Scheduled system whenever the oil is changed. inspection for wear, cracking, See Engine Oil Life System on Maintenance or contamination and windshield page 10 11. and wiper blade cleaning, When the Change Engine Oil Every Engine Oil Change if contaminated.
Page 500 11-4 Service and Maintenance Engine air cleaner filter damaged. Control arm ball joints Additional Required Services inspection. See Engine Air on 1500 series vehicles are Every 12 000 km/7,500 Miles Cleaner/Filter on page 10 15. maintenance free. Rotate tires. Tires should be Brake system inspection Body hinges and latches, key rotated every 12 000 km/...
Page 501 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Hood and liftgate gas strut Once a Month or delivery service. See support service. Visually inspect Automatic Transmission Fluid on Tire inflation pressures check. gas strut for signs of wear, page 10 12. See Tire Pressure on corrosion, cracks, loss of page 10 57.
Page 502 11-6 Service and Maintenance Evaporative control system Spark plug replacement and First Engine Oil Change After inspection. Check all fuel and spark plug wires inspection. An Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles vapor lines and hoses for proper Emission Control Service. Automatic transmission fluid hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 503: Lubricants, And Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-7 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.
Page 504 11-8 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678).
Page 505: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-9 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 506: Maintenance Records
11-10 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 507 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 508 11-12 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Record (cont'd) Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 509: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 510: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 7 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 511 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft Oil filter should be changed at every oil change. All capacities are approximate.
Page 512: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 513: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Government ....13-15 Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction...
Page 514 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, case will generally be heard within member of dealership management, remember that your concern will 40 days. If you do not agree with the it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 515: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) do not feel your concerns have Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), been addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or procedure outlined in Steps One call the General Motors Customer...
Page 516: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
Explain your case to the dealer Phone number assistance. However, if a customer service agent, service manager, wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, Model year dealer sales agent, or sales the letter should be addressed to: manager, depending on your case.
Page 517: Mexico
Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com. 800-0122-6101 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 518: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
Information and services pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do and who use Text Telephones customized for your specific (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY vehicle all in one convenient equipment available at its Customer place. Contact Us Assistance Center. Any TTY user Digital owner manual, warranty in the U.S.
Page 519: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility General Motors of Canada and services you will have also has a Mobility Program. Reimbursement Program access to: Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call My Showroom: Find and save 1-800-263-3830.
Page 520 Model, year, color, and license the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. plate number of the vehicle Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to Emergency Tow From a Public Odometer reading, Vehicle make any changes or discontinue...
Page 521 Customer Information 13-9 Flat Tire Change: Service to Services Specific to Canadian General Motors of change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited requires Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, pre-authorization, original Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement must be in good condition and detailed receipts, and a copy is approximately $5 Canadian.
Page 522: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
Coverage period in Canada), new vehicle or visit our website at: can help minimize your extended powertrain, and/or www.chevrolet.com.mx. Navigate inconvenience. hybrid specific warranties in both the site and click on Asistencia en the U.S. and Canada.
Page 523 Customer Information 13-11 Transportation Options Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Reimbursement Your dealer may arrange to Warranty service can generally If your vehicle requires overnight provide you with a courtesy be completed while you wait. warranty repairs, and public rental vehicle or reimburse you However, if you are unable to transportation is used instead...
Page 524: Collision Damage Repair
13-12 Customer Information Additional Program Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair. Information If your vehicle is involved in These parts are typically removed All program options, such as shuttle a collision and it is damaged, from vehicles that were total losses service, may not be available at have the damage repaired by...
Page 525 Customer Information 13-13 subsequent collisions. Aftermarket Insuring Your Vehicle If your vehicle is leased, the leasing parts are not covered by your GM company may require you to have Protect your investment in your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty, insurance that ensures repairs with vehicle with comprehensive and and any vehicle failure related to Genuine GM Original Equipment...
Page 526: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-14 Customer Information Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage Repair Process Driver's name, address, and does not pay the full cost. telephone number In the event that your vehicle If another party's insurance requires damage repairs, GM Driver's license number...
Page 527: Government
Customer Information 13-15 Service Bulletins RETAIL SELL PRICE: Reporting Safety $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Service Bulletins give additional Defects shipping fees technical service information needed to knowledgeably service Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Defects General Motors cars and trucks. Technical Service Bulletins and to the United States Each bulletin contains instructions...
Page 528: Government
Vehicle Safety Hotline safety defect, notify Transport Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: Canada immediately, and notify Chevrolet Motor Division 1-800-424-9153); go to General Motors of Canada Limited. Chevrolet Customer Assistance http://www.safercar.gov; or Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or...
Page 529: Privacy
Customer Information 13-17 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data in which crashes and injuries occur. Recorder (EDR). The main purpose Privacy Important: EDR data is recorded of an EDR is to record, in certain by your vehicle only if a non-trivial crash or near crash-like situations,...
Page 530: Onstar
13-18 Customer Information GM will not access this data or www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by personal information or link with any share it with others except: with the other GM system containing pressing the button and consent of the vehicle owner or, personal information.
Page 531 INDEX Airbag System (cont.) Appearance Care What Will You See After Exterior ..... 10-98 Accessories and an Airbag Inflates? ..3-48 Interior .
Page 532 INDEX Auxiliary Devices ....7-31 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-40 Cargo Axle, Front ....10-30 Fog Lamps .
Page 533 INDEX Cleaning Covers Delayed Locking ....2-9 Exterior Care ....10-98 Cargo .
Page 534 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont.) Control System ....8-4 Coolant Temperature Gauge ..... .5-17 Engine .
Page 535 INDEX Front Fog Lamps Fuses General Information Light ......5-28 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance ..11-1 Front Seats Fuse Block .
Page 536 INDEX Heated Front Seats ... . . 3-9 LATCH System Heated Mirrors ....2-20 Replacing Parts After a Key and Lock Messages .
Page 537 INDEX Lights (cont.) Messages (cont.) Front Fog Lamps ... . .5-28 Ride Control System ..5-44 Maintenance Tire ......5-46 High-Beam On .
Page 538 INDEX Online Owner Center ..13-6 Perchlorate Materials ® OnStar System ....1-29 Requirements, California ..10-3 Navigation System Operation, Infotainment Phone...
Page 539 INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-21 Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-21 System Parts After a Radio Frequency Reclining Seatbacks .
Page 540 i-10 INDEX Seats (cont.) Servicing the Heated Front ....3-9 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..3-54 Safety Belts ....3-24 Heated, Rear .
Page 541 INDEX i-11 Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Time ......5-9 Tow/Haul Mode ....9-44 Bulb Replacement .
Page 542 i-12 INDEX Vehicle Identification When It Is Time for New Number (VIN) ....12-1 Tires ......10-65 Ultrasonic Parking Assist .

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