Page 1 2011 GMC Sierra Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Instruments and Controls ..5-1 Driving and Operating .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2011 GMC Sierra Owner Manual Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information ..11-1 Scheduled Maintenance ..11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ..11-8 Maintenance Records .
Page 3 à l'adresse ® this manual including, but not limited If the vehicle has the Duramax suivante: to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Diesel engine, see the Duramax Helm, Incorporated GMC Truck Emblem, and SIERRA diesel supplement for additional and P.O.
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5 Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : LATCH System Child Restraints Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle : Malfunction Indicator Lamp and what they mean. For more : Oil Pressure information on the symbol, refer to the Index.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance ® Adjustment ....1-16 StabiliTrak System ..1-31 Throttle and Brake Pedal Tire Pressure Monitor .
Page 8 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel (Base/Uplevel Version) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Storage
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. Shift Lever. See Automatic Integrated Trailer Brake Transmission on page 9 43. Controller (If Equipped). See B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Trailer Towing on page 9 91. on page 6 5. Tow/Haul Selector Button (If Equipped).
Page 10 In Brief ® O. Cruise Control on page 9 71. U. StabiliTrak System on X. Power Take Off (PTO) Control page 9 68 (If Equipped). (If Equipped). See Power Take Steering Wheel Adjustment on Off (PTO) in the Duramax diesel page 5 2.
Page 11 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 12 In Brief Instrument Panel (Premium Version) I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 13 In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 10. Automatic Transfer Case U. Power Outlets on page 5 10. Control. (If Equipped). See B. Turn and Lane-Change Signals Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped). Four-Wheel Drive on on page 6 5. See Ashtrays on page 5 12 page 10 30.
Page 14: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive Press again to cancel the panic alarm. Information See Keys on page 2 2 and This section provides a brief Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) overview about some of the System Operation on page 2 3. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 15 In Brief The engine will continue to run for Door Locks Windows 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a There are several ways to lock and Turn the hand crank on each door 10-minute time extension. Remote unlock the vehicle. to manually raise or lower the start can be extended only once.
Page 16 1-10 In Brief Press the switch to lower the The power sliding rear window Try to move the seat with your body window. Pull the switch up to cannot be operated manually. Push to be sure the seat is locked in raise it.
Page 17 In Brief 1-11 Raise or lower the front or rear part Increase or decrease lumbar On vehicles with two-way lumbar, of the cushion by moving the front support by turning the knob forward press and hold the top of the control or rear part of the control up or rearward.
Page 18: Memory Features
1-12 In Brief Manual Reclining Seatbacks See Reclining Seatbacks on Memory Features page 3 7 for more information. Power Reclining Seatbacks On vehicles with manual reclining On vehicles with the memory seatbacks, the lever is on the feature, the controls on the driver outboard side of the seat.
Page 19: Heated Seats
In Brief 1-13 Storing Memory Positions See Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Heated Seats Pedals under Power Seat To save into memory: On vehicles with heated front seats, Adjustment on page 3 3 and the controls are located on the 1. Adjust the driver seat and Vehicle Personalization (with DIC driver and passenger doors.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief Head Restraint Safety Belt Sensing System for Adjustment Passenger Airbag Do not drive until the head restraints The passenger sensing system, for all occupants are installed and if equipped, turns off the right front adjusted properly. passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
Page 21: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-15 The passenger airbag status Mirror Adjustment See Manual Mirrors on page 2 14 indicator will be visible on the or Power Mirrors on page 2 15. Exterior Mirrors overhead console when the vehicle If the vehicle has towing mirrors, is started.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Interior Mirror 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 23: Exterior Lighting
In Brief 1-17 Press the arrow at the bottom of the For more information about interior switch to move the pedals closer to lamps, see: your body. Press the arrow at the Dome Lamps on page 6 7. top of the switch to move the pedals Reading Lamps on page 6 8.
Page 24 1-18 In Brief For more information, see: : Turns off the automatic : Turns the windshield headlamps and daytime running wipers off. Exterior Lamp Controls on lamps (DRL). Turn the headlamp page 6 1. : Turn the band up for more control to the off position again to frequent wipes or down for less Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Page 25: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-19 Climate Controls These systems control the heating, cooling, and ventilation. Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning) A. Fan Control E. Outside Air B. Temperature Control Air Recirculation C. Air Delivery Mode Control G. Rear Window Defogger D. Air Conditioning I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 26 1-20 In Brief Climate Control System (With Heater Only) A. Fan Control See Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) on page 8 1 or B. Temperature Control Climate Control Systems (with C. Air Delivery Mode Control Heater Only) on page 8 4. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 27 In Brief 1-21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Transmission Range Selection Mode A. Driver and Passenger H. Display Temperature Controls Power Button The Range Selection Mode switch, B. Fan Control Rear Window Defogger if equipped, is located on the shift C.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Press the plus/minus buttons, Manual Transfer Case Electronic 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 48. While using Range Selection Mode, cruise control and the Tow/Haul mode can be used.
Page 29 In Brief 1-23 Automatic Transfer Case N (Neutral): Shift the transfer case 2 (Two-Wheel-Drive High): This to Neutral only when towing the setting is used for driving in most vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle street and highway situations. Towing on page 10 97 or Trailer AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel Towing on page 9 91.
Page 30: Vehicle Features
1-24 In Brief Vehicle Features or WMA song. If information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback, the song title Radio(s) information displays on the top line of the display and artist information displays on the bottom line. When information is not available, NO INFO displays.
Page 31: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-25 Storing Radio Stations 3. Press the softkey located under For more information, refer to: any one of the labels to be www.xmradio.com or call A maximum of 36 stations can be changed. 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.) stored as favorites using the six 4.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief ® Bluetooth Steering Wheel Controls : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn For vehicles with a Bluetooth the sound on. Press and hold longer system, it allows users with a than two seconds to interact with Bluetooth enabled cell phone to ®...
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 Navigation System the display. The temperature will be shown in °C or °F depending on the The vehicle's navigation system units selected. (if equipped) provides detailed maps : Press this button to display of most major freeways and roads the oil life, units, tire pressure throughout the United States and readings for vehicles with the Tire...
Page 34: Cruise Control
1-28 In Brief Vehicle Customization Cruise Control : Press to set the speed and activate cruise control or make the Some vehicle features can be vehicle decelerate. programmed by using the DIC : Press to disengage cruise buttons next to the steering wheel. control without erasing the set These features include: speed from memory.
Page 35 In Brief 1-29 Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Universal Remote System Ultrasonic Rear Parking 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, MP3 parking the vehicle.
Page 36 1-30 In Brief Sunroof The sunroof also has a roller Manual-Open/Manual-Close: To sunshade that can be used to block open the sunroof, press and hold Extended Cab the rays of the sun. To open the the rear of the driver side switch sunshade, press and unlatch it, and until the sunroof reaches the roll it back.
Page 37: Maintenance
In Brief 1-31 To turn off both traction control Performance and tires to the recommended pressure and StabiliTrak, press and hold shown on the Tire and Loading Maintenance until illuminates and the Information label. See Vehicle Load appropriate DIC message Limits on page 9 23.
Page 38: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-32 In Brief Engine Oil Life System On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Driving for Better Fuel System can be reset as follows: Economy The engine oil life system calculates 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel the engine off.
Page 39: Roadside Assistance Program
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 maintenance tips, online owner Automatic Crash Response As the owner of a new GMC, you manual, special privileges, and more. are automatically enrolled in the In a crash, built in sensors can Roadside Assistance program.
Page 40 1-34 In Brief For a full description of OnStar hardware. The vehicle has to have a : Push this red emergency services and system limitations, see working electrical system and button to get priority help from the OnStar Owner's Guide in the adequate battery power for the specially trained OnStar emergency glove box.
Page 41 In Brief 1-35 OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar Hands-Free calling. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 5 3 for more information. On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions.
Page 42 1-36 In Brief NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 43 Keys, Doors and Windows Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ....2-14 Windows Manual Mirrors ....2-14 Trailer-Tow Mirrors .
Page 44: Keys
Keys, Doors and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
Page 45: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)
Keys, Doors and Windows If there is a decrease in the RKE Remote Keyless Entry (Remote Vehicle Start): For operating range: (RKE) System Operation vehicles with this feature, press Check the distance. The to start the engine from outside the The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may be too far from vehicle using the RKE transmitter.
Page 46 Keys, Doors and Windows Programming Transmitters to (Unlock): Press once to unlock Press and hold for more than the Vehicle two seconds to activate the panic only the driver door. If is pressed alarm. The turn signal lamps flash again within three seconds, all Only RKE transmitters programmed and the horn sounds repeatedly for remaining doors unlock.
Page 47: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors and Windows 3. Insert the new battery, positive During a remote start, if the vehicle side facing down. Replace with a has an automatic climate control CR2032 or equivalent battery. system and heated seats, the heated seats will turn on during 4.
Page 48 Keys, Doors and Windows If the vehicle has the remote start remote start button for two to To manually shut off a remote start, feature, the RKE transmitter four seconds. Pressing the do any of the following: functions will have an increased remote start button again after Aim the RKE transmitter at the range of operation.
Page 49 Keys, Doors and Windows The additional 10 minutes are See your dealer to add the WARNING (Continued) considered a second remote vehicle manufacturer's remote vehicle start start. feature to the vehicle. Young children who get into Once two remote starts, or a single unlocked vehicles may be Door Locks remote start with one time extension...
Page 50: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors and Windows From the inside, use the power door Pressing the power lock switch Lockout Protection locks or manual door locks. To lock twice will override the delayed If the driver side power door lock or unlock the door with the manual locking feature and immediately lock switch is pressed when the driver locks, push down or pull up on the...
Page 51: Doors
Keys, Doors and Windows Doors Rear Doors (Extended Cab) Open the rear doors to access the To open a rear access door from the security locks on the inside edge of inside, first open the front door. each door. Then, use the handle located on the inside of the rear access door To set the locks, insert a key into to open.
Page 52: Tailgate
2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows Tailgate Open the tailgate by lifting up on its To remove the tailgate: handle while pulling the tailgate toward you. WARNING To shut the tailgate, firmly push it It is extremely dangerous to ride upward until it latches. on the tailgate, even when the After you put the tailgate back up, vehicle is operated at low speeds.
Page 53: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 2. With the tailgate about halfway Vehicle Security If the delayed locking feature is open, lift the right edge of the active, the alarm will not be This vehicle has theft-deterrent tailgate from the lower pivot. activated until all doors are features;...
Page 54: Immobilizer
2-12 Keys, Doors and Windows The theft-deterrent system will not Testing the Alarm Immobilizer activate if the doors are locked with To test the alarm: See Radio Frequency Statement on the key or the manual door lock. page 13 19 for information 1.
Page 55 Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13 The security light will come on if If the vehicle does start, the first key To program the new additional key: there is a problem with arming or may be faulty. See your dealer who 1.
Page 56: Exterior Mirrors
2-14 Keys, Doors and Windows If you lose or damage your Exterior Mirrors Manual Mirrors ® PASS-Key III+ key, see your dealer Adjust the outside mirrors for a or a locksmith who can service Convex Mirrors clearer view. ® PASS-Key III+ to have a new key made.
Page 57: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15 Manually pull out the mirror head to Power Mirrors 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that extend it for better visibility when the side of the vehicle and the towing a trailer. area behind are seen. The lower portion of the mirror is 4.
Page 58: Heated Mirrors
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Power Foldaway Manual Foldaway Heated Mirrors 1. Press (C) to fold the mirrors out Manually fold the mirrors inward to For vehicles with heated mirrors: to the driving position. prevent damage when going (Rear Window Defogger): through an automatic car wash.
Page 59: Park Tilt Mirrors
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17 Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors The vehicle may also have a Rear Vision Camera (RVC). See Rear If the vehicle has the memory Vision Camera (RVC) on page 9 76 Manual Rearview Mirror package, the passenger and/or for more information.
Page 60: Windows
2-18 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: Rear Windows
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19 Express-down Windows Rear Windows Vehicles with the express-down Power Sliding Rear Window feature allow the driver and front passenger windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Push the switch down to the second detent, then release, to activate the express-down mode.
Page 62: Roof
2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows The power sliding rear window Roof Vent: From the closed position, cannot be operated manually. press and hold the rear of the switch to vent the sunroof. To close the : Push to open the window. Sunroof (Extended Cab) sunroof, press and hold the front of : Pull to close the window.
Page 63: Sunroof (Crew Cab)
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-21 Close: From the vent, or open Sunroof (Crew Cab) position, press and hold the front of the switch to close the sunroof. The sunroof also has a roller sunshade that can be used to block the rays of the sun.
Page 64 2-22 Keys, Doors and Windows Vent: From the closed position, Express-Open/Express-Close: To press the rear of the passenger side express-open the sunroof, press the switch to vent the sunroof. To close rear of the driver side switch to the the sunroof, press and hold the front second detent and release.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Adding Equipment to the Pregnancy ....3-25 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-44 Restraints Lap Belt (Crew and Airbag System Check .
Page 66: Seats And Restraints
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: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Front Seats not used. Do not use it as a seating position when the seatback is folded down. Seat Adjustment Power Seat Adjustment Manual Seats WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints The vehicle may have additional Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Storing Memory Positions features to adjust the power seat: Pedals To save into memory: Raise or lower the front part of 1. Adjust the driver seat and the seat cushion by moving the seatback recliner, both outside front of the control up or down.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Memory Remote Recall If something has blocked the driver A single beep sounds. The driver seat and/or the adjustable pedals seat moves back approximately The memory feature can recall the while recalling a memory position, 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back driver seat, outside mirrors, and the recall may stop.
Page 70: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar The vehicle may have four way lumbar. Manual Lumbar To increase lumbar support, press and hold the front of the control. To decrease lumbar support, press and hold the rear of the control. To raise the height of the lumbar support, press and hold the top of the control.
Page 71: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Keep in mind that as your seating WARNING WARNING position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of If either seatback is not locked, it Sitting in a reclined position when your lumbar support. Adjust the seat could move forward in a sudden your vehicle is in motion can be as needed.
Page 72 Seats and Restraints Manual Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position, do the following: On seats with manual reclining 1. Lift the lever fully without seatbacks, the lever used to operate applying pressure to the them is located on the outboard side seatback and the seatback will of the seat(s).
Page 73: Seatback Latches
Seats and Restraints Seatback Latches Heated Front Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the buttons are located on the front The front seatbacks tilt forward to doors, near the door handle. WARNING allow access to the rear of the cab. (Heated Seatback): Press to To tilt the seatback forward, lift the If you cannot feel temperature...
Page 74: Rear Seats Rear Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Repeatedly press and release the Rear Seats button to cycle through the temperature settings: high, medium, Rear Seats (Extended and low, and to turn the heat to the Cab Full Bench) seat off. Indicator lights next to the button show the selected setting: Folding the Rear Seat three for high, two for medium, and...
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-11 To fold the seat down: Rear Seats (All Split Make sure that nothing is on the seat. Bench and Hybrid Full 1. Push the seat cushion rearward while pulling the release strap, To fold the seat, slowly pull the seat Bench) located under the seat cushion.
Page 76: Safety Belts
3-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts This vehicle has indicators as a WARNING reminder to buckle the safety belts. This section of the manual See Safety Belt Reminders on People riding on the tailgate describes how to use safety belts page 5 19 for additional (if equipped) can easily lose their properly.
Page 77 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... Take the simplest vehicle.
Page 78 3-14 Seats and Restraints With safety belts, you slow down them. Whether or not an airbag as the vehicle does. You get more is provided, all occupants still time to stop. You stop over more have to buckle up to get the distance, and your strongest bones most protection.
Page 79: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-15 How to Wear Safety Belts First, before you or your applies force to the strong pelvic passenger(s) wear a safety belt, bones and you would be less likely Properly there is important information you to slide under the lap belt. If you slid should know.
Page 80 3-16 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously hurt if your You can be seriously injured if lap belt is too loose. In a crash, your belt is buckled in the wrong you could slide under the lap belt place like this.
Page 82 3-18 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING You can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this. The belt would be much too high. In a crash, you can slide under the belt.
Page 83 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Q: What is wrong with this? WARNING WARNING You can be seriously injured if You can be seriously injured by you wear the shoulder belt under not wearing the lap-shoulder belt your arm. In a crash, your body properly.
Page 84: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-20 Seats and Restraints Q: What is wrong with this? Lap-Shoulder Belt belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you If the vehicle is a regular cab, then more slowly. all seating positions in the vehicle If the shoulder portion of a have a lap-shoulder belt.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-21 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster later in this section. If the belt stops before it reaches 3. Push the latch plate into the the buckle, when using the buckle until it clicks.
Page 86 3-22 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-23 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 88 3-24 Seats and Restraints Here is how to install a comfort WARNING guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Remove the guide from its A safety belt that is not properly storage clip on the interior body. worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash.
Page 89: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
Page 90: Safety Belt Extender
3-26 Seats and Restraints But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
Page 91: Safety Belt Care
Seats and Restraints 3-27 crash. They can rip apart under Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of impact forces. If a belt is torn or safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts After a frayed, get a new one right away. But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may...
Page 92: Airbag System
3-28 Seats and Restraints Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following part of the steering wheel for the airbags: driver and on the instrument panel WARNING...
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-29 WARNING WARNING Airbags inflate with great force, Children who are up against, 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 close to, any airbag when it injured or killed.
Page 94: Where Are The Airbags
3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? The right front passenger airbag is Driver Side Shown, Passenger in the instrument panel on the Side Similar passenger's side. The driver airbag is in the middle of If the vehicle has seat mounted side the steering wheel.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-31 WARNING WARNING (Continued) If something is between an Do not use seat accessories that occupant and an airbag, the block the inflation path of a airbag might not inflate properly seat-mounted side impact airbag. or it might force the object into Never secure anything to the roof that person causing severe injury of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags...
Page 96: When Should An Airbag
3-32 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Inflate? example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary If the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
Page 97: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-33 less than full deployment. For more the system's designed threshold rollover event, roof-rail airbag severe frontal impacts, full level. The threshold level can vary deployment is determined by the deployment occurs. with specific vehicle design. direction of the roll. Vehicles with dual stage airbags Roof-rail airbags are not What Makes an Airbag...
Page 98: How Does An Airbag
3-34 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, Restrain? prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in many...
Page 99 Seats and Restraints 3-35 other parts. The service manual WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. problems following an airbag moderate crash, there may be The vehicle has a crash sensing deployment, you should seek concealed damage that could and diagnostic module which medical attention.
Page 100: Airbag On-Off Switch
3-36 Seats and Restraints Airbag On-Off Switch This switch should only be turned to the off position if the person in the If one of the switches pictured in the right front passenger position is a following illustrations is located in member of a passenger risk group the glove box, the vehicle has an identified by the national...
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-37 Child age 1 to 12. A child Medical Condition. A passenger WARNING age 1 to 12 must ride in the front has a medical condition which, seat because: according to his or her physician: If the right front passenger's My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 102 3-38 Seats and Restraints To turn off the right front passenger WARNING airbag, insert the ignition key into the switch, push in, and move the If the airbag readiness light ever switch to the off position. comes on and stays on, it means The word OFF or the off symbol will that something may be wrong come on in the passenger airbag...
Page 103: Passenger Sensing
Seats and Restraints 3-39 To turn the right front passenger In addition, if the vehicle has a airbag on again, insert the ignition passenger sensing system for the key into the switch, push in, and right front passenger position, the move the switch to the on position.
Page 104 3-40 Seats and Restraints When the system check is According to accident statistics, WARNING complete, either the word ON or children are safer when properly OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will secured in a rear seat in the correct A child in a rear-facing child be visible.
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-41 A right front passenger takes For some children, including WARNING (Continued) his/her weight off of the seat for children in child restraints, and for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger Secure rear-facing child sensing system may or may not turn Or, if there is a critical problem restraints in a rear seat, even if...
Page 106 3-42 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an restraint and restarting the Child Restraint Adult-Size Occupant vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, If a child restraint has been installed turn the vehicle off.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-43 use the following steps to allow the Additional Factors Affecting operates. We recommend that you system to detect that person and not use seat covers or other System Operation enable the right front passenger aftermarket equipment except when Safety belts help keep the frontal airbag: approved by GM for your specific...
Page 108: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-44 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 109 Seats and Restraints 3-45 airbag(s) or prevent the Q: What if I added a snow plow? Q: Because I have a disability, passenger sensing system Will it keep the airbags from I have to get my vehicle from properly turning off the working properly? modified.
Page 110: Airbag System Check
3-46 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 111: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-47 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 112 3-48 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 113: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 3-49 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 114 3-50 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 115: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-51 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 116 3-52 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 117: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-53 endangered in a crash if the child Securing the Child Within the We recommend that children and restraint is not properly secured in child restraints be secured in a rear Child Restraint the vehicle. seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint;...
Page 118 3-54 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to A child in a child restraint in the Even if the passenger sensing the rear-facing child is so great, center front seat can be badly system or airbag switch has...
Page 119: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
Seats and Restraints 3-55 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 120 3-56 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Regular Cab Three-Passenger Crew and Extended Cab Rear Seat Front Seat (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with top tether anchors. (Top Tether Anchor): Seating Regular Cab Two-Passenger positions with top tether anchors. Front Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors.
Page 122 3-58 Seats and Restraints Child Restraints (Right Front Seat Position) on page 3 75 or Securing Child Restraints (Center Front Seat Position) on page 3 75 for more information. For regular cab models, the top For regular cab models, there is an tether anchors are located under anchor symbol on the covers to covers on the back panel behind the...
Page 123: System
Seats and Restraints 3-59 Be sure to read the instructions Securing a Child Restraint WARNING following to properly install a child Designed for the LATCH restraint using these loops. System Do not attach more than one child Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint to a single anchor, position without a top tether anchor WARNING...
Page 124 3-60 Seats and Restraints Regular Cab Models 1.4. Route, attach, and tighten WARNING the top tether according to 1. If the child restraint manufacturer your child restraint recommends that the top tether Children can be seriously injured instructions and the be attached, attach and tighten or strangled if a shoulder belt is following instructions:...
Page 125 Seats and Restraints 3-61 2. See Securing Child Restraints Crew and Extended Cab Models (Rear Seat Position) on 1. Attach and tighten the lower page 3 64 or Securing Child attachments to the lower Restraints (Right Front Seat anchors. If the child restraint Position) on page 3 66 or does not have lower Securing Child Restraints...
Page 126 3-62 Seats and Restraints 2. If the child restraint manufacturer restraint post, and recommends that the top tether under the center be attached, attach and tighten shoulder belt (C). the top tether to the top tether Attach the top anchor (loop), if your vehicle has tether (B) to one.
Page 127: Replacing Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-63 2.3. When using a child restraint 2.4. Tighten the top tether Replacing LATCH System with a top tether in the rear when and as the child Parts After a Crash passenger position: restraint manufacturer's instructions say. Raise the headrest WARNING or head restraint.
Page 128: Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat Position)
3-64 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have (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 the LATCH system, you will be...
Page 129 Seats and Restraints 3-65 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 130: Position)
3-66 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints WARNING tether, follow the child restraint (Right Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) A child in a rear-facing child regarding the use of the top restraint can be seriously injured tether.
Page 131 Seats and Restraints 3-67 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in Tethers for Children (LATCH this position. Follow the instructions fail-safe.
Page 132 3-68 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 133 Seats and Restraints 3-69 7. If the vehicle does not have a If the vehicle is equipped with a With Airbag Off Switch rear seat and the child restraint passenger sensing system, and This vehicle has airbags. A rear has a top tether, follow the child when the passenger sensing system seat is a safer place to secure a restraint manufacturer's...
Page 134 3-70 Seats and Restraints A label on the sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front unless airbag is off. This is If the airbag readiness light ever Even if the airbag switch has because the risk to the rear-facing comes on and stays on, it means turned off the right front...
Page 135 Seats and Restraints 3-71 If the child restraint has the LATCH You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run system, see Lower Anchors and belt to secure the child restraint in the lap and shoulder portions of Tethers for Children (LATCH this position.
Page 136 3-72 Seats and Restraints 7. If your vehicle does not have a rear seat and your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 55.
Page 137 Seats and Restraints 3-73 If you turned the airbag off with the Never put a rear-facing child If the child restraint has the LATCH switch, turn on the right front restraint in the right front passenger system, see Lower Anchors and passenger airbag when you remove seat.
Page 138 3-74 Seats and Restraints 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 139: Position)
Seats and Restraints 3-75 7. If your child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Center Front Seat manufacturer's instructions Position) regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH WARNING System) on page 3 55 for more information.
Page 140 3-76 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 141: Storage Compartments
Storage Storage Storage Glove Box Compartments Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Cupholders Glove Box ....4-1 For vehicles equipped with an Vehicles with cupholders have them Cupholders .
Page 142: Center Console Storage
Storage Armrest Storage Vehicles with a rear seat armrest have two cupholders. Pull the armrest down from the rear seatback to access the cupholders. Center Console Storage Vehicles with an upper and lower center console storage area have cupholders included. Pull the lever (A) up to access the upper storage area.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-18 Vehicle Messages ... 5-40 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 144: Controls
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization (with 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull DIC Buttons) ....5-50 Steering Wheel the lever.
Page 145: Instruments And 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 while Press and release to go to listening to a song until the the next or previous radio station contents of the current folder stored as a preset or favorite.
Page 146 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 147: Horn
Instruments and Controls For vehicles with a navigation Windshield Wiper/Washer (Adjustable Interval Wipes): system: Turn the band up for more frequent wipes or down for less frequent 1. Press and hold until a beep is wipes. heard, to place the radio into (Low Speed): Slow SCAN mode.
Page 148: Compass
Instruments and Controls Windshield Washer Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: The vehicle may have a compass in WARNING Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). Procedure In freezing weather, do not use Compass Zone 1.
Page 149 Instruments and Controls two seconds to select the next strong magnetic field interfering with available variance zone. Repeat the compass. Such interference this step until the appropriate may be caused by a magnetic CB or variance zone is displayed. cell phone antenna mount, a magnetic emergency light, magnetic 5.
Page 150: Clock
Instruments and Controls 2. Press the vehicle information Clock 5. Press the button again until button until PRESS the clock display stops flashing AM-FM Radio and AM FM CALIBRATE COMPASS to set the currently displayed Radio with CD Player displays. Or, if the vehicle does time, or wait until the flashing not have DIC buttons, press the stops after five seconds and the...
Page 151 Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, do To change the time default setting MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change Player the date default setting from month/ Press the softkey below the To set the time and date: day/year to day/month/year:...
Page 152: Power Outlets
5-10 Instruments and Controls 4. To increase the time or date, do To change the time default setting Power Outlets one of the following: from 12 hour to 24 hour or to change Accessory power outlets can be the date default setting from month/ Press the softkey below the used to plug in electrical equipment, day to day/month:...
Page 153: Cigarette Lighter
Instruments and Controls 5-11 The accessory power outlets are Certain power accessory plugs may Cigarette Lighter powered, even when the ignition is not be compatible to the accessory To use the cigarette lighter, push it in LOCK/OFF. Continuing to use power outlet and could overload in all the way, and let go.
Page 154: Ashtrays
5-12 Instruments and Controls Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and The vehicle may have a front function. Often gauges and warning ashtray located near the center of lights work together to indicate a Indicators the instrument panel.
Page 155: Instrument Cluster
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Instrument Cluster English Light Duty Premium Shown. Metric, Uplevel, Base, Heavy Duty Similar. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 156: Speedometer
5-14 Instruments and Controls ® For vehicles with a DURAMAX turned on. See Driver Information Tachometer ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX Center (DIC) on page 5 32 for The tachometer displays the engine Diesel Supplement for more more information. speed in revolutions per minute information.
Page 157: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Fuel Gauge An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the vehicle the fuel door is on. The gauge will first indicate empty before the vehicle is out of fuel, but the vehicle's fuel tank should be filled soon.
Page 158: Engine Oil Pressure
5-16 Instruments and Controls Here are some situations owners Engine Oil Pressure can experience with the fuel gauge. Gauge None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gauge. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 159 Instruments and Controls 5-17 Oil pressure can vary with engine pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as Notice: Lack of proper engine oil speed, outside temperature and oil soon as possible. See OIL maintenance can damage the viscosity, but if readings are outside PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE engine.
Page 160: Voltmeter Gauge
5-18 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant See Engine Overheating on page 10 22. Temperature Gauge If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. Voltmeter Gauge English This gauge shows the engine coolant temperature. Metric It also provides an indicator of how hard the vehicle is working.
Page 161: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-19 When the engine is running, this The vehicle can only be driven for a gauge shows the condition of the short time with the readings outside charging system. The gauge can the normal operating range. If the transition from a higher to lower or a vehicle must be driven, turn off all lower to higher reading.
Page 162: Airbag Readiness Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Passenger Safety Belt If the passenger safety belt is and diagnostic module. For more buckled, neither the chime nor the information on the airbag system, Reminder Light light comes on. see Airbag System on page 3 28. For vehicles equipped with the The front passenger safety belt passenger safety belt reminder light,...
Page 163: Airbag On-Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-21 Airbag On-Off Light or either the on or off symbol, will WARNING light to let you know the status of If the vehicle has an airbag on-off the right front passenger frontal If the airbag readiness light stays switch, it also has a passenger airbag.
Page 164 5-22 Instruments and Controls WARNING WARNING If the right front passenger's If the airbag readiness light ever airbag is turned off for a person comes on and stays on, it means who is not in a risk group that something may be wrong identified by the national with the airbag system.
Page 165: Passenger Airbag Status
Instruments and Controls 5-23 If, after several seconds, both status In addition, if the vehicle has a or either the on or off symbol to let indicator lights remain on, or if there passenger sensing system for the you know the status of the right front are no lights at all, there may be a right front passenger position, the passenger frontal airbag.
Page 166: Charging System Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls If, after several seconds, both status Charging System Light The light should go out once the indicator lights remain on, or if there engine starts. If it stays on, are no lights at all, there may be a or comes on while driving, there problem with the lights or the could be a problem with the...
Page 167: Indicator Lamp
Instruments and Controls 5-25 Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by than those of the same Tire the system before any problem is Performance Criteria (TPC) can Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light affect the vehicle's emission can prevent more serious damage controls and can cause this light A computer system called OBD II to the vehicle.
Page 168 5-26 Instruments and Controls Make sure to fuel the vehicle To prevent more serious damage to Light On Steady: An emission with quality fuel. Poor fuel quality the vehicle: control system malfunction has causes the engine not to run as been detected on the vehicle.
Page 169: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-27 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 170: Antilock Brake System (Abs)
5-28 Instruments and Controls If the light comes on while driving, If it does not, have the vehicle pull off the road and stop carefully. serviced by your dealer. If the The pedal might be harder to push system is working normally the or might go closer to the floor.
Page 171: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 For vehicles with a Driver Tow/Haul Mode Light If it does not, have the vehicle Information Center (DIC), see Brake serviced by your dealer. If the System Messages on page 5 41 system is working normally the for all brake related DIC messages.
Page 172: Tire Pressure Light
5-30 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and WARNING (Continued) Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be a Someone could be burned. Check problem with the Tire Pressure the oil as soon as possible and Monitor System.
Page 173: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-31 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light Front Fog Lamp Light This light, under the fuel gauge, For information regarding this light The fog lamp light comes on when comes on briefly while the engine is and the vehicle's security system, the fog lamps are in use.
Page 174: Information Displays
5-32 Instruments and Controls 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 The vehicle has a Driver Information odometer reset stem can be used to...
Page 175 Instruments and Controls 5-33 DIC Buttons The temperature will be shown in °C Trip/Fuel Menu Items (with DIC or °F depending on the units Buttons) selected. (Trip/Fuel): Press this button (Vehicle Information): Press to scroll through the following menu this button to display the oil life, items: units, tire pressure readings for Odometer...
Page 176 5-34 Instruments and Controls 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 177 Instruments and Controls 5-35 Timer Transmission Temperature An Active Fuel Management indicator displays on the right side Press the trip/fuel button until Press the trip/fuel button until of the DIC, while INST ECON TIMER displays. This display can be TRANS TEMP displays. This displays on the left side.
Page 178 5-36 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu recommended in the Maintenance Tire Pressure Schedule in this manual. See Items (with DIC Buttons) If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure Scheduled Maintenance on Monitor System (TPMS), the (Vehicle Information): Press page 11 2 for more information. pressure for each tire can be viewed this button to scroll through the in the DIC.
Page 179 Instruments and Controls 5-37 Trailer Gain and Output Compass Zone Setting Odometer On vehicles with the Integrated This display allows for setting the Press the trip odometer reset stem Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, compass zone. See Compass on until ODOMETER displays. This the trailer brake display appears in page 5 6 for more information.
Page 180 5-38 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retro-active reset. This This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, can be used to set the trip odometer the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or to the number of miles (kilometers) messages will appear.
Page 181 Instruments and Controls 5-39 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retro-active reset. This Press the trip odometer reset stem through all of the available can be used to set the trip odometer until TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 182: Vehicle Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls To adjust trailer gain see Integrated When the remaining oil life is low, Vehicle Messages Trailer Brake Control System under the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON Messages displayed on the DIC Towing Equipment on page 9 107 for message will appear on the display.
Page 183: Battery Voltage And Charging
Instruments and Controls 5-41 Battery Voltage and instrument panel cluster. See SERVICE BRAKES SOON Charging System Light on Charging Messages On some vehicles, this message page 5 24. Driving with this displays if there is a problem with problem could drain the battery. BATTERY LOW START the brake system.
Page 184: Door Ajar Messages
5-42 Instruments and Controls As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN PASSENGER DOOR OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime the side of the road and turn the may sound if the hood is not fully may sound if the front passenger ignition off.
Page 185: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE ENGINE Messages Notice: If you drive the vehicle Notice: If you drive the vehicle ENGINE HOT A/C (Air while the engine is overheating, while the engine is overheating, Conditioning) TURNED OFF severe engine damage may severe engine damage may...
Page 186: Engine Oil Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Messages OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP Engine Power Messages ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED Notice: If you drive the vehicle This message displays when the This message displays and a chime while the engine oil pressure is engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 187: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages Object Detection System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE This message displays and a chime OWNERS MANUAL may sound if the fuel level is low. This message displays if a Remote Refuel as soon as possible.
Page 188: Ride Control System
5-46 Instruments and Controls SERVICE PARK ASSIST however, you do not have the and you want to rock your vehicle to benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce attempt to free it, or if you are If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic your speed and drive accordingly.
Page 189: Airbag System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 The message turns off as soon as Anti-Theft Alarm System Tire Messages the conditions that caused the Messages SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message to be displayed are no SYSTEM longer present. SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure TRACTION CONTROL OFF Monitor System (TPMS), this This message displays when there...
Page 190: Transmission Messages
5-48 Instruments and Controls TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE to indicate the location of the low Transmission Messages tire. The low tire pressure warning If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE light will also come on. See Tire Monitor System (TPMS), this Pressure Light on page 5 30.
Page 191: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-49 TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder When this message displays, power is no longer available to the trailer ENGINE Messages brakes. Notice: If you drive the vehicle CHECK TRAILER WIRING As soon as it is safe to do so, while the transmission fluid is carefully pull the vehicle over to the overheating and the transmission...
Page 192: Vehicle Personalization
5-50 Instruments and Controls ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle WITH CARE Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD This message displays when ice FLUID conditions are possible. Vehicle Personalization This message displays when the TRAILER CONNECTED (with DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir On vehicles with the Integrated The vehicle may have customization...
Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-51 The default settings for the Feature Settings Menu Items Press the customization button until customization features were set the DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen The following customization features when the vehicle left the factory, but appears on the DIC display. Press allow you to program settings to the may have been changed from their the set/reset button once to access...
Page 194 5-52 Instruments and Controls AUTO DOOR LOCK NO CHANGE: No change will be Then press the customization button made to this feature. The current to scroll through the following This feature allows you to select setting will remain. settings: when the vehicle's doors will automatically lock.
Page 195 Instruments and Controls 5-53 REMOTE DOOR LOCK HORN ONLY: The horn will sound Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the second press of the lock Operation on page 2 3 for more This feature allows you to select the button on the RKE transmitter. information.
Page 196 5-54 Instruments and Controls DELAY DOOR LOCK ON (default): The doors will not 30 SECONDS (default): The lock until five seconds after the last exterior lamps will stay on for On vehicles with a crew cab, this door is closed. 30 seconds.
Page 197 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Press the customization button until To select a setting, press the set/ To select a setting, press the set/ APPROACH LIGHTING appears on reset button while the desired reset button while the desired the DIC display. Press the set/reset setting is displayed on the DIC.
Page 198 5-56 Instruments and Controls PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be passenger outside mirror will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on made to this feature. The current tilted down when the vehicle is the DIC display.
Page 199 Instruments and Controls 5-57 SEAT ONLY (default): The driver ON: The driver seat and, on some Press the customization button until seat will recall. vehicles, the outside mirrors will FACTORY SETTINGS appears on automatically move to the stored the DIC display. Press the set/reset NO CHANGE: No change will be driving position when the unlock button once to access the settings...
Page 200: Universal Remote System
5-58 Instruments and Controls If you do not exit, pressing the Universal Remote This system provides a way to customization button again will replace up to three remote control System return you to the beginning of the transmitters used to activate feature settings menu.
Page 201 Instruments and Controls 5-59 the lease ends. See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons in this section. 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.
Page 202 5-60 Instruments and Controls 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 203 Instruments and Controls 5-61 Your hand-held transmitter can have between 8 to 12 dip switches depending on the brand of transmitter. The garage door opener receiver (motor head unit) could also have a row of dip switches that can be used when programming the Universal Home Remote.
Page 204 5-62 Instruments and Controls If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 205: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-63 If you wrote Right, press 8. Press and release the same Erasing Universal Home the right button (C) in the button again. The garage door Remote Buttons vehicle. should move, confirming that The programmed buttons should be programming is successful and If you wrote Middle, press erased when the vehicle is sold or...
Page 206 5-64 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 207: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Cargo Lamp ....6-7 Exterior Lighting Dome Lamps .
Page 208: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four the delay can be changed using the the headlamps will stay on for positions: DIC. See Driver Information Center 10 minutes before automatically (DIC) on page 5 32 turning off to prevent the battery (Off): Turns off the automatic from being drained.
Page 209: Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Lighting Headlamp High/ To use it, pull the turn signal lever The DRL system comes on when toward you, then release it. the following conditions are met: Low-Beam Changer If the headlamps are in the The ignition is on. (Headlamp High/Low automatic position or on low beam, The exterior lamps control is Beam Changer): To change the...
Page 210: 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 211: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting For vehicles without a radio, the Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever for less instrument panel light remains on for than one second until the arrow Signals 30 seconds with the driver door starts to flash to signal a lane closed.
Page 212: Fog Lamps
Lighting Turn Signal On Chime (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the fog lamps on or off. A light will come If the turn signal is left on for more on in the instrument panel cluster. than 1.2 km (3/4 of a mile), a chime will sound at each flash of the turn When the fog lamps are turned on, signal and the message TURN...
Page 213: Instrument Panel Illumination
Lighting The emergency roof lamp circuit is Interior Lighting The cargo lamps can be used if fused at 30 amps, so the total more light is needed in the cargo current draw of the attached lamps area of the vehicle or in the top-box Instrument Panel should be less than this value.
Page 214: Reading Lamps
Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps Lighting Features The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps, located next to the exterior lamps Entry Lighting they are located on the overhead control. console. The vehicle has an illuminated entry To turn on the reading lamps, press feature.
Page 215: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load enough at idle to produce all the displayed, such as BATTERY power that is needed for very high SAVER ACTIVE, BATTERY Management electrical loads. VOLTAGE LOW, or LOW BATTERY. If one of these messages displays, it The vehicle has Electric Power A high electrical load occurs when is recommended that the driver Management (EPM) that estimates...
Page 216 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 217: Infotainment System
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction For more information, see Defensive Driving on page 9 2. System Determine which radio the vehicle Contact your dealer has and read the following pages to before adding any equipment. become familiar with its features. Adding audio or communication Introduction equipment could interfere with WARNING...
Page 218: Theft-Deterrent Feature
Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Operation ® THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
Page 219 Infotainment System Radio with CD (MP3) Shown; Radio with USB and CD (MP3), Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3), and Radio with CD Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 220 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 221 Infotainment System Speed Compensated Volume Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) Setting the Tone (Bass/ (SCV): Radios with Speed (AM-FM Radio and AM-FM Midrange/Treble) (All Except Compensated Volume (SCV) Radio with CD) AM-FM Radio and Radio automatically adjust the radio with CD) To adjust the bass or treble: volume to compensate for road and BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange,...
Page 222 Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing one EQ (Equalization): Press this 2. To adjust the setting, do one of of the following: button to choose bass and treble the following: equalization settings designed for Turn the knob clockwise Turn the knob.
Page 223: Am-Fm Radio
Infotainment System 3. Adjust the setting by doing one Radio Messages Radio of the following: Calibration Error: The audio AM-FM Radio system has been calibrated Turn the knob clockwise for the vehicle from the factory. or counterclockwise. Radio Data System (RDS) If Calibration Error displays, it Press the SEEK,...
Page 224 Infotainment System For the AM-FM Radio, press and FAV (Favorites): Press to select (Information) (RDS Features): different favorites pages for stored For vehicles with RDS features, hold the SEEK for four seconds radio stations. until a double beep sounds to scan press to display additional text the preset stations.
Page 225: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Radios that do not have a FAV 3. Press and hold one of the six Satellite Radio button store radio stations as softkeys until a beep sounds. Satellite Radio Service presets. Up to 18 stations (6 FM1, 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to 6 FM2, and 6 AM), can be store additional radio stations.
Page 226 7-10 Infotainment System Finding a Channel Finding a Category (CAT) 3. To exit the category search mode, press the FAV button or Station BAND: Press to switch between BAND button to display the AM, FM, or XM , if equipped. To find XM channels in a category: favorites again.
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-11 Storing XM Channels 3. Press and hold one of the six XM Radio Messages softkeys until a beep sounds. Drivers are encouraged to store XM XL (Explicit Language 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 to channels while the vehicle is Channels): These channels, or any store additional radio stations.
Page 228: Radio Reception
7-12 Infotainment System Channel Unauth : This channel is CAT Not Found: There are no Check XM Receivr: If this blocked or cannot be received with channels available for the selected message does not clear within a your XM subscription package. category.
Page 229: Fixed Mast Antenna
Infotainment System 7-13 Satellite Radio Service Fixed Mast Antenna The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives The fixed mast antenna can greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from coast to withstand most car washes without night.
Page 230: Audio Players
7-14 Infotainment System 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 CD Player...
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-15 3. Load a CD. Insert the CD Ejecting a CD (Six-Disc CD When a CD is inserted, the CD partway into the slot, label side symbol displays on the left side of Player) up. The player pulls the CD in. the radio display.
Page 232 7-16 Infotainment System For the Radio with CD (MP3) and (Information): Press to display REV (Fast Reverse): Press Radio with USB and CD (MP3): additional text information related to and hold to reverse playback quickly the current song. If information is within a track.
Page 233 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), Radio The radio supports: accessed in the following order: with USB and CD (MP3), and Radio with USB and Six-Disc CD (MP3) Up to 50 folders.
Page 234 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 235 Infotainment System 7-19 For the Radio with USB and When the scan is finished, the disc (Previous Folder): Press Six-Disc CD (MP3): begins playing files in order by the softkey below the tab to artist. The current artist playing is 1.
Page 236: Cd/Dvd Player
7-20 Infotainment System The air is very humid. If so, wait The album name displays on the The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners is about an hour and try again. second line between the arrows, not advised, due to the risk of and songs from the current album contaminating the lens of the optics There was a problem while...
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-21 Care of CDs and DVDs with water. Make sure the wiping speakers. See Using the Auxiliary process starts from the center to Input Jack in Auxiliary Devices on If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the the edge. page 7 31, or Audio/Video (A/V) sound quality can be reduced due to Jacks under Rear Seat...
Page 238 7-22 Infotainment System Ejecting a Disc Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an DVD or CD Slot) CD (Eject): Press and release adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the to eject the disc that is currently If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 239 Infotainment System 7-23 (if available). See Using the Press to go to the previous track if MP3 and WMA Supported Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary less than five seconds on the CD Files Devices on page 7 31 or Audio/ have played.
Page 240 7-24 Infotainment System CD R or CD RW Supported File Root Directory When the disc contains only and Folder Structure playlists and compressed audio The root directory of the disc is files, but no folders, all files are The DVD player supports: treated as a folder.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-25 Play begins from the first track in Preprogrammed Playlists SEEK: Press to go to the start of the first folder and continues the track, if more than five seconds Preprogrammed playlists that were sequentially through all tracks in have played.
Page 242 7-26 Infotainment System RDM (Random): Press to listen to are played, the player moves to the alphabetical order on the CD and tracks in random, rather than next artist in alphabetical order and begins playing MP3 files from that sequential order. begins playing files by that artist.
Page 243 Infotainment System 7-27 If an error message displays on the Ejecting a Disc player is not connected, No Aux video screen or the radio, see DVD Input Device displays. If a disc is in DVD (Eject): Press and Display Error Messages under, both the DVD slot and the CD slot, release to eject the disc currently Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
Page 244 7-28 Infotainment System not work when the DVD is playing Using Softkeys to Play a DVD-V (Power): Press to turn the radio (Video) the copyright information or the on or off. Turn clockwise or previews. counterclockwise to increase or Once a DVD-V is inserted, the radio decrease the volume.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-29 If the DVD still does not play, refer The rear seat passenger can the display, the system is in pause to the on-screen instructions, navigate the DVD-V and DVD-A mode. If the pause tab is showing if available. menus and controls through the on the display, the system is in remote control.
Page 246 7-30 Infotainment System The video screen automatically not been ejected and the stop Player Error: This message turns on when the DVD-V is button has not been pressed twice displays if there are disc load or inserted into the DVD slot, and does on the remote control.
Page 247: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 If any error occurs repeatedly or if To use a portable audio player, CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to an error cannot be corrected, connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to play a CD when a portable audio contact your dealer.
Page 248 7-32 Infotainment System such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front USB Supported Devices USB Supported File and Folder Structure auxiliary, and rear auxiliary USB flash drive (if available). See Using the The radio supports: Portable USB hard drive Auxiliary Input Jack in this section, Up to 700 folders or Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks under Fifth generation or later iPod...
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-33 To connect an iPod, connect one Using the Radio to Control a FWD (Fast Forward): Press end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod and hold to advance playback with the iPod to the iPod s dock quickly.
Page 250 7-34 Infotainment System (Pause): Press the softkey 4. Turn to scroll through the files (Music Navigator): Press the in the selected folder. below to pause the track. The tab softkey below to view and appears raised when pause is being select a file on an iPod, using the 5.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-35 Repeat Functionality 4. Turn to scroll through the (Shuffle Off): Press the folders or files in the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle selected menu. off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first 5.
Page 252: Rear Seat Infotainment Rear Seat Entertainment
7-36 Infotainment System Rear Seat In severe or extreme weather The radio can be turned back on conditions, the RSE system might with a single press of the power Infotainment not work until the temperature is button, but the RSE system will within the operating range.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-37 Headphones These headphones can be used to Infrared transmitters are located at listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, the rear of the overhead console. MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary The headphones shut off source connected to A/V jacks or automatically to save the battery the auxiliary input jack, if the vehicle power if the RSE system and RSA...
Page 254 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 255 Infotainment System 7-39 The A/V jacks are color coded to the wired headphones. See Using Audio Output match typical home entertainment the Auxiliary Input Jack under Audio from the DVD player or system equipment. The yellow Auxiliary Devices on page 7 31 for auxiliary inputs can be heard jack (A) is for the video input.
Page 256 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 257 Infotainment System 7-41 Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons (Enter): Press this button to could also affect the function of the select the choice that is highlighted (Power): Press this button to remote control. in any menu. turn the video screen on and off.
Page 258 7-42 Infotainment System While the DVD is playing, the DVD video, press the play/pause button. DVD is playing. The format and can be played slowly by pressing To stop fast reversing a DVD audio content of this function vary for the play/pause button then pressing or CD, release the fast reverse each disc.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-43 Battery Replacement Tips and Troubleshooting Chart To change the remote control Problem Recommended Action batteries, do the following: There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to 1. Slide the rear cover back on the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY.
Page 260 7-44 Infotainment System DVD Display Error Messages Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) The DVD display error message Problem Recommended Action depends on the radio that is in the The auxiliary source is running, but Check that the RSE video screen is vehicle.
Page 261: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
Infotainment System 7-45 DVD Distortion Rear Seat Audio (RSA) The RSA functions can be used even while the main radio is off. The System Video distortion can occur when front audio system will display the operating cellular phones, scanners, headphone icon when the RSA is Vehicles with this feature allow the CB radios, Global Position Systems on, and it will disappear from the...
Page 262 7-46 Infotainment System To listen to an iPod or portable SRCE (Source): Press this While listening to a disc, press the audio device through the RSA, button to switch between the radio left seek arrow to go back to the attach the iPod or portable audio (AM FM), XM (if equipped), CD,...
Page 263: Bluetooth
Infotainment System 7-47 PROG (Program): Press this Phone Noise: Keep interior noise levels to button to go to the next preset radio a minimum. The system may not station or channel set on the main recognize voice commands if there Bluetooth radio.
Page 264 7-48 Infotainment System Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information Pairing a Phone Up to five cell phones can be Use the buttons located on the 1. Press and hold paired to the Bluetooth system. steering wheel to operate the two seconds. in vehicle Bluetooth system. See The pairing process is disabled 2.
Page 265 Infotainment System 7-49 5. Locate the device named Your Listing All Paired and Connected Connecting to a Different Phone Phones Vehicle in the list on the cell To connect to a different cell phone, phone. Follow the instructions The system can list all cell phones the Bluetooth system looks for the on the cell phone to enter the paired to it.
Page 266 7-50 Infotainment System Storing and Deleting Phone The following commands are used to delete and store phone numbers. Numbers Command Usage The system can store up to Store This command will store a phone number, 30 phone numbers as name tags in or a group of numbers as a name tag.
Page 267 Infotainment System 7-51 Using the Digit Store Command Using the Delete Command Listing Stored Numbers If an unwanted number is The list command will list all stored 1. Press and hold recognized by the system, say numbers and name tags. two seconds.
Page 268 7-52 Infotainment System Making a Call To hear all of the numbers recognized by the system, say Calls can be made using the following commands. Verify at any time. Command Usage 1. Press and hold two seconds. Dial or Call The dial or call command can be used interchangeably to dial a phone number or 2.
Page 269 Infotainment System 7-53 Using the Re dial Command Call Waiting Three Way Calling Call waiting must be supported on Three way calling must be 1. Press and hold the cell phone and enabled by the supported on the cell phone and two seconds.
Page 270 7-54 Infotainment System Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the Voice Pass-Thru Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone During a call, all sounds from inside Voice pass thru allows access to the During a call with the audio in the the vehicle can be muted so that the voice recognition commands on the vehicle:...
Page 271 Infotainment System 7-55 Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Other Information (DTMF) Tones ® Unless information is deleted out of The Bluetooth word mark and ® the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it logos are owned by the Bluetooth The Bluetooth system can send will be retained indefinitely.
Page 272 7-56 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 273: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) Climate Control Systems With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilation can be controlled. Climate Control Systems (with Air Conditioning) ..8-1 Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) .
Page 274 Climate Controls Temperature Control: Turn The recirculation mode cannot be (Bi-Level): Air is divided clockwise or counterclockwise to selected in the defog or defrost between the instrument panel and increase or decrease the mode. When either mode is floor outlets. temperature inside the vehicle.
Page 275 Climate Controls The rear window defogger only (Recirculation): Press to turn (Air Conditioning): Press to works when the ignition is in ON/ the recirculation mode on. An turn the air conditioning system on RUN. The rear window defogger indicator light comes on to show or off.
Page 276 Climate Controls Climate Control Systems (with Heater Only) Select from the following: (Vent): Air is directed to the With this system the heating and ventilation can be controlled. instrument panel outlets. (Bi-Level): Air is divided between the instrument panel and floor outlets.
Page 277: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off. The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with Outside air still enters the vehicle, this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system and is directed to the floor.
Page 278 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side The passenger temperature setting Use the steps below to place the can be set to match the driver entire system in automatic mode: Temperature Controls temperature setting by pressing 1. Press the AUTO button. The driver and passenger side the PASS button and turning off temperature buttons are used to...
Page 279 Climate Controls 2. Set the driver and passenger To avoid blowing cold air in cold Pressing either mode button while temperature. weather, the system delays turning the system is off changes the air the fan on until warm air is delivery mode without turning the To find your comfort setting, start available.
Page 280 Climate Controls pressed, the button indicator flashes conditioning light turns off to show (Defog): This mode clears the three times and will not work. If the that the air conditioning mode has windows of fog or moisture. Air is passenger temperature buttons are been canceled.
Page 281 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be Rear Window Defogger the rear window defog button is used with floor, defog, or defrost pressed. See Power Mirrors on The rear window defogger uses a modes. If recirculation is selected page 2 15. warming grid to remove fog from the with one of those modes, the rear window.
Page 282: Air Vents
8-10 Climate Controls There is also an exterior Air Vents temperature sensor located behind Use the air outlets located in the the front grille. This sensor reads center and on the side of the the outside air temperature and instrument panel to direct the helps maintain the temperature airflow.
Page 283: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Brakes Power (RAP) ....9-35 Antilock Brake Operating Starting the Engine ..9-35 System (ABS) .
Page 284: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ..9-84 Driving Information WARNING Filling the Tank ....9-85 Filling a Portable Fuel Defensive Driving Assume that other road users Container .
Page 285: Drunk Driving
Driving and Operating Drunk Driving Police records show that almost in a crash, that person's chance of 40 percent of all motor being killed or permanently disabled vehicle-related deaths involve is higher than if the person had not WARNING alcohol. In most cases, these been drinking.
Page 286: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking And, of course, actual stopping down. If the engine stops, there will distances vary greatly with the still be some power brake assist but See Brake System Warning Light surface of the road, whether it is it will be used when the brake is on page 5 27.
Page 287 Driving and Operating Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies It is important to take curves at a There are times when steering can reasonable speed. be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and Traction in a curve depends on the find a truck stopped in your lane, condition of the tires and the road or a car suddenly pulls out from...
Page 288: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery tire contacts the pavement edge. The three types of skids correspond Then turn the steering wheel to go to the vehicle's three control The vehicle's right wheels can drop straight down the roadway. systems. In the braking skid, the off the edge of a road onto the wheels are not rolling.
Page 289: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating While driving on a surface with The airbag system is designed to Avoid sharp turns and abrupt reduced traction, try to avoid work properly under a wide range of maneuvers. Failure to operate the sudden steering, acceleration, conditions, including off road usage.
Page 290 Driving and Operating Make sure all underbody 3. After the bolts are removed and Loading Your Vehicle for shields, if the vehicle has them, the snaps are disengaged, push Off-Road Driving are properly attached. forward on the air dam until it is free.
Page 291 Driving and Operating Always carry a litter bag and You will find other important WARNING (Continued) make sure all refuse is removed information under Vehicle Load from any campsite before Limits on page 9 23 and Tires on leaving. Heavy loads on the roof raise page 10 53.
Page 292 9-10 Driving and Operating Traveling to Remote Areas unexpected obstacles. Your ears WARNING (Continued) need to listen for unusual tire or It makes sense to plan your trip, engine sounds. Use your arms, especially when going to a remote of position. This could cause you hands, feet, and body to respond to area.
Page 293 Driving and Operating 9-11 Surface Obstacles: Unseen or even with one or two wheels, WARNING hidden obstacles can be hazardous. you cannot control the vehicle as A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can well or at all. Many hills are simply too steep startle you if you are not prepared Because you will be on an unpaved for any vehicle.
Page 294 9-12 Driving and Operating Ease up on the speed as you Consider this as you approach a hill: Driving Uphill approach the top of the hill. Is there a constant incline, Once you decide it is safe to drive Attach a flag to the vehicle to be or does the hill get sharply up the hill: more visible to approaching...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-13 If the vehicle stalls, or is about to straight and can maneuver as If, after stalling, you try to back stall, and you cannot make it up you back down. It is best to back down the hill and decide you just the hill: down the hill with the wheels cannot do it, set the parking brake,...
Page 296 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 297 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 298 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 299 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 300: 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 301: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-19 Keep your eyes moving scan Stay in your own lane. Do not WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. swing wide or cut across the center of the road. Drive at Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill.
Page 302: Winter Driving
9-20 Driving and Operating Winter Driving The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Blizzard Conditions on page 9 65 improves vehicle Being stuck in snow can be in 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 303 Driving and Operating 9-21 To save fuel, run the engine for only WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) short periods as needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about off and close the window most of carbon monoxide, see Engine the way to save heat.
Page 304: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
9-22 Driving and Operating If the Vehicle is Stuck For information about using tire hooks can be used, if the vehicle chains on the vehicle, see Tire has them. If the vehicle does need Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 77. to be towed out, see Towing the wheels to free the vehicle when Vehicle on page 10 97.
Page 305: 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 306 9-24 Driving and Operating Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum Steps for Determining Correct Label Load Limit vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Locate the statement The combined weight of The Tire and Loading occupants and cargo should Information label also shows the never exceed XXX kg or size of the original equipment...
Page 307 Driving and Operating 9-25 The resulting figure equals your vehicle. SeeTrailer Towing on page 9 91 for the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. important information on For example, if the XXX towing a trailer, towing safety amount equals 1400 lbs and rules and trailering tips.
Page 308 9-26 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and inflation pressures needed to loading information label for obtain the gross weight capacity specific information about your of your vehicle. This is called vehicle's capacity weight and Gross Vehicle Weight seating positions.
Page 309 Driving and Operating 9-27 The Certification/Tire label also Overloading the Notice : WARNING contains important information vehicle may cause damage. about your Front Axle Reserve Repairs would not be covered Do not load the vehicle any Capacity. See What is front axle by the vehicle warranty.
Page 310 9-28 Driving and Operating If you put things inside your There is also important loading WARNING (Continued) vehicle like suitcases, tools, information for off-road driving in packages, or anything this manual. See Loading Your Never stack heavier else they go as fast as the Vehicle for Off-Road Driving things, like suitcases, vehicle goes.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-29 When using this upper load Add-On Equipment Remember not to exceed platform, be sure the load is the Gross Axle Weight When you carry removable securely tied down to prevent it Rating (GAWR) of the front or items, you may need to put a from shifting.
Page 312: Truck-Camper Loading
9-30 Driving and Operating Loading Points aftermarket equipment. See When carrying a slide-in www.gmupfitter.com for additional camper, the total cargo load of pick-up box load bearing structural the vehicle is the weight of the information. camper, plus the following: Everything added to the Truck-Camper Loading camper after it left the factory Information...
Page 313 Driving and Operating 9-31 Refer to the Truck-Camper Here is an example of proper of camper cargo, and the weight Loading Information label in the truck and camper match: of passengers in the camper. glove box for dimensions A and The total cargo load should not B as shown in the following exceed the truck's cargo weight...
Page 314: Starting And Operating
9-32 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for and on the rear wheels Starting and the first 322 km (200 miles) or separately to determine axle Operating so. During this time the new loads. Individual axle loads brake linings are not yet should not exceed either of the broken in.
Page 315: Adjustable Throttle And Brake
Driving and Operating 9-33 Adjustable Throttle and Press the bottom of the control to Ignition Positions move the pedals closer. Press the Brake Pedal top of the control to move the pedals away. On vehicles with this feature, you can change the position of the Before you start driving, fully press throttle and brake pedals.
Page 316 9-34 Driving and Operating A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ 2. Shift the vehicle to neutral. This and turn it only with your hand. LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is can be done while the vehicle is If the key cannot be turned by stopped, turn the ignition switch to moving.
Page 317: Power (Rap)
Driving and Operating 9-35 D (START): This is the position that These features work when Move the shift lever to P (Park) or starts the engine. When the engine the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ N (Neutral). The engine will not start starts, release the key.
Page 318 9-36 Driving and Operating Starting Procedure damage, this system also 2. If the engine does not start prevents cranking if the engine after 5 10 seconds, especially in 1. With your foot off the accelerator is already running. Engine very cold weather (below pedal, turn the ignition key to cranking can be stopped by 18°C or 0°F), it could be...
Page 319: Fast Idle System
Driving and Operating 9-37 Fast Idle System When the fast idle is active the Engine Coolant Heater Driver Information Center (DIC) will If the vehicle has this feature it is The engine heater can provide display FAST IDLE ON. available only with cruise control. easier starting and better fuel One of the following actions will turn The manual fast idle switch is...
Page 320: Shifting Into Park
9-38 Driving and Operating To Use the Engine Coolant Shifting Into Park WARNING Heater WARNING 1. Turn off the engine. Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an 2. Open the hood and unwrap the It can be dangerous to get out of electrical shock.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-39 5. Remove the key and take it with WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) you. If you can leave the vehicle with the ignition key in your And, if you leave the vehicle with N (Neutral), the vehicle will be hand, the vehicle is in P (Park).
Page 322: Shifting Out Of Park
9-40 Driving and Operating Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park The shift lock release is always functional except in the case of an If you are parking on a hill and you This vehicle is equipped with an uncharged or low voltage (less than do not shift your transmission into electronic shift lock release system.
Page 323: Parking Over Things
Driving and Operating 9-41 If you still are unable to shift out of Parking Over Things When less power is required, such P (Park): as cruising at a constant vehicle That Burn speed, the system will operate in 1. Ease the pressure on the shift the half cylinder mode, allowing the lever.
Page 324: Engine Exhaust
9-42 Driving and Operating Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) While Parked There are holes or openings WARNING It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. But if you ever have damage or after-market Engine exhaust contains Carbon to, here are some things to know.
Page 325: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 9-43 Automatic WARNING WARNING Transmission It can be dangerous to get out of Four-wheel drive vehicles with the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the the vehicle if the automatic transfer case in N (Neutral) will hybrid supplement for more transmission shift lever is not fully allow the vehicle to roll, even if...
Page 326 9-44 Driving and Operating There are several different positions P (Park): This position locks the WARNING (Continued) for the shift lever. rear wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine Do not leave the vehicle when the because the vehicle cannot move engine is running unless you easily.
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-45 To rock the vehicle back and forth to WARNING WARNING (Continued) get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have Four-Wheel Drive, the firmly on the brake pedal, the the Vehicle is Stuck on page 9 22.
Page 328 9-46 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization The transmission uses adaptive normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission shift controls. Adaptive shift controls fuel economy. If you need more shifting to the current driving continually compares key shift power for passing, and you are:...
Page 329 Driving and Operating 9-47 M (Manual Mode): This position is If you manually select 2 (Second) in lowest gear appropriate to current available on vehicles with the an automatic transmission, the road speed and continues to Allison Transmission or Hydra-Matic transmission will start in second downshift as the vehicle slows, 6-Speed transmission.
Page 330: Manual Mode
9-48 Driving and Operating 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 49. M (Manual Mode).
Page 331: Tow/Haul Mode
Driving and Operating 9-49 Low Traction Mode Tow/Haul Mode The selector button is located on the end of the shift lever. Turn the Tow/ If your vehicle has the Allison Haul Mode on and off by pressing Transmission, or the Hydra-Matic the button.
Page 332 9-50 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode (Allison Turn the Tow/Haul Mode on and off Grade Braking (Allison by pressing the button, located on Transmission or Hydra-Matic Transmission or Hydra-Matic the end of the shift lever. When the 6-Speed Automatic 6-Speed Automatic tow/haul is on, a light on the Transmission) Transmission)
Page 333 Driving and Operating 9-51 Grade Braking is only active while This feature is active when the correct gear for the operating the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and exhaust brake is enabled condition. If vehicle speed is above you are not in the Range Selection (if equipped).
Page 334: Four-Wheel Drive
9-52 Driving and Operating Drive Systems While driving on clean dry pavement Manual Transfer Case and during tight turns, you may experience vibration in the steering Four-Wheel Drive system. If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak you can send the engine's driving shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low power to all four wheels for extra...
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-53 Recommended Transfer Case Settings Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Normal A Four-Wheel Drive indicator light Severe comes on when you shift into Extreme four-wheel drive and the front axle engages. See Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle in Tow* Light on page 5 29. *See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 10 97 or Towing the Vehicle on Some delay between shifting and page 10 97.
Page 336 9-54 Driving and Operating ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use WARNING shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low this setting when you need extra will turn Traction Control and traction, such as on snowy or icy Shifting the transfer case to ®...
Page 337 Driving and Operating 9-55 In extremely cold weather, it may When Using the Manual transmission momentarily to be necessary to slow or stop the Transfer Case D (Drive) and then back to vehicle to shift into Four-Wheel N (Neutral). This will realign the Shifts into or out of Four-Wheel Drive High.
Page 338 9-56 Driving and Operating Shift the transmission into D (Drive) and back to Electronic Transfer Case N (Neutral). N (Neutral), and then complete the transfer case shift. WARNING Shift the transfer case shift lever in one continuous motion into Shifting the transfer case to the Four-Wheel Drive Low N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle position.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-57 Recommended Transfer Case Settings 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position Transfer Case Settings when extra traction is needed, such Driving Conditions as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. This setting also Normal engages the front axle to help drive Severe...
Page 340 9-58 Driving and Operating ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, service. See SERVICE 4 WHEEL for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low DRIVE message under Low is to have the vehicle moving will turn Traction Control and Transmission Messages on 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph).
Page 341 Driving and Operating 9-59 If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High or If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive Low position Two-Wheel Drive High position. You Four-Wheel Drive High, when the vehicle is in gear and/or must wait for the Four-Wheel Drive or Two-Wheel Drive High switch moving, the Four-Wheel Drive...
Page 342 9-60 Driving and Operating 5. Shift the transfer case to 9. Place the transmission shift Notice: Shifting the transmission Two-Wheel Drive High. lever in P (Park). into gear before the requested mode indicator light has stopped 6. Turn the transfer case dial 10.
Page 343 Driving and Operating 9-61 Automatic Transfer Case An indicator light will flash while 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use shifting the transfer case. It will the Four-Wheel Drive High position remain illuminated when the shift is when extra traction is needed, such complete.
Page 344 9-62 Driving and Operating ® If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low message stays on, you should take will turn Traction Control and the vehicle to your dealer for When Four-Wheel Drive Low is ®...
Page 345 Driving and Operating 9-63 Notice: Shifting the transmission Shifting Out of Four-Wheel for the mode indicator lights to Drive Low into gear before the requested stop flashing before shifting the mode indicator light has stopped transmission into gear. To shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low flashing could damage the to Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO or It is typical for the vehicle to exhibit...
Page 346 9-64 Driving and Operating Shifting into Neutral 6. Turn the transfer case dial 10. Release the parking brake prior clockwise to N (Neutral) until it to moving the vehicle. To shift the transfer case to stops and hold it there until the N (Neutral) do the following: 11.
Page 347: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 9-65 4. Release the parking brake prior Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it to moving the vehicle. becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to Notice: Shifting the transmission Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a into gear before the requested System (ABS)
Page 348: Parking Brake
9-66 Driving and Operating Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking the time needed to get a foot up to brake on can overheat the brake the brake pedal or always decrease system and cause premature stopping distance.
Page 349: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 9-67 Brake Assist (Except brake pedal is released or brake The brakes will automatically pedal pressure is quickly release when the accelerator pedal With 4.3L V6 Engine) decreased. is applied within the two second ® window. If the vehicle is equipped If this vehicle has StabiliTrak , it Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Page 350: Ride Control Systems
9-68 Driving and Operating Ride Control Systems When the vehicle is started and If the system fails to turn on or begins to move, the system activate, the StabiliTrak light along performs several diagnostic checks with one of the following messages ®...
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-69 The Traction Control System (TCS) When the traction control system part of StabiliTrak can be turned off has been turned off, system noises by pressing and releasing the may still be heard as a result of the StabiliTrak button.
Page 352: Locking Rear Axle
9-70 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle StabiliTrak may also turn off is allowed to spin excessively automatically if it determines that a The traction control system is part of ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake problem exists with the system.
Page 353: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-71 Cruise Control When the brakes are applied, cruise control is turned off. For vehicles with an Allison or WARNING Hydra Matic 6 speed automatic transmission, see Grade Braking Cruise control can be dangerous and Cruise Grade Braking (Allison where you cannot drive safely at Transmission) under Tow/Haul a steady speed.
Page 354 9-72 Driving and Operating 3. Press the SET button located Increasing Speed While Using (Cancel): Press to disengage Cruise Control on the steering wheel and cruise control without erasing the release it. set speed from memory. If the cruise control system is 4.
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-73 Reducing Speed While Using Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Cruise Control Using Cruise Control There are three ways to end cruise If the cruise control system is Use the accelerator pedal to control: already activated, increase the vehicle speed.
Page 356: Object Detection Systems
9-74 Driving and Operating 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 357 Driving and Operating 9-75 The park assist sensors are When the System Does Not covered by frost or ice. Frost or Seem to Work Properly ice can form around and behind The following messages may be the sensors and may not always displayed on the DIC: be seen;...
Page 358: Rear Vision
9-76 Driving and Operating If the system is still disabled after Vehicles without Navigation WARNING (Continued) driving forward at least 40 km/h System (25 mph), take the vehicle to your Do not back the vehicle by only The Rear Vision Camera system is dealer.
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-77 system display is now enabled and 3. Select the Rear Camera Options The delay after shifting out of the display will appear in the mirror screen button. The Rear Camera R (Reverse) is approximately normally. Options screen will display. 10 seconds.
Page 360 9-78 Driving and Operating To turn the symbols on or off: Rear Vision Camera Error (Contrast): Touch the + (plus) Messages (minus) screen buttons to 1. Make sure that URPA has not increase or decrease the contrast of been disabled. Service Rear Vision Camera the screen.
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-79 The camera uses a special lens. The following illustration shows the To disconnect the camera: The distance of the image that field of view that the camera 1. Remove the license plate. appears on the screen differs from provides.
Page 362 9-80 Driving and Operating When the System Does Not The RVC system display in the rearview mirror may turn off or not Seem to Work Properly appear as expected due to one of The RVC system might not work the following conditions. If this properly or display a clear image if: occurs the left indicator light on the mirror will flash.
Page 363: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-81 During any of these fault conditions, Fuel the display will be blank and the For diesel engine vehicles, see indicator will continue to flash as Fuel for Diesel Engines in the long as the vehicle is in R (Reverse) Duramax Diesel Supplement.
Page 364: Recommended Fuel
9-82 Driving and Operating VIN is at the top left of the when using gasoline rated at Gasoline Specifications instrument panel. See Vehicle 87 octane or higher, the engine At a minimum, gasoline should Identification Number (VIN) on needs service. meet ASTM specification D 4814 page 12 1.
Page 365: Fuels In Foreign Countries
Driving and Operating 9-83 be affected. The malfunction Fuel Additives detergency standards developed by indicator lamp could turn on and the the auto companies. A list of To provide cleaner air, all gasolines vehicle might fail a smog check test. marketers providing TOP TIER in the United States are now See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on...
Page 366: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-84 Driving and Operating However, E85 (85% ethanol) and The malfunction indicator lamp have a label indicating ethanol other fuels containing more than might turn on. If this occurs, return content. Do not use the fuel if the 10% ethanol must not be used in to your dealer for service.
Page 367: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-85 repeatedly between gasoline and corrode metal parts in the fuel WARNING (Continued) E85. If you do switch fuels, it is system and also damage plastic recommended that you add as and rubber parts. That damage against the law in some places. much fuel as possible do not add would not be covered under the...
Page 368 9-86 Driving and Operating E85 or gasoline can be used. See Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not The TIGHTEN GAS CAP message Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on top off or overfill the tank and wait a displays on the Driver Information page 9 84.
Page 369: Container
Driving and Operating 9-87 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 370 9-88 Driving and Operating During the first 800 km vehicle such as a motorhome, see Driving with a Trailer (500 miles) that a trailer is Recreational Vehicle Towing on towed, do not drive over 80 km/h page 10 97. WARNING (50 mph) and do not make starts at full throttle.
Page 371 Driving and Operating 9-89 Before starting, check all trailer hitch Passing WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety More passing distance is needed chains, electrical connectors, lamps, when towing a trailer. The Fully open the air outlets on tires, and mirrors. If the trailer has or under the instrument combination will not accelerate as electric brakes, start the...
Page 372 9-90 Driving and Operating Making Turns Driving on Grades for a few minutes before turning the engine off. If the overheat warning Notice: Making very sharp turns Reduce speed and shift to a comes on, see Engine Overheating while trailering could cause the lower gear before starting down a on page 10 22.
Page 373: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-91 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance when Trailer WARNING (Continued) place, release the regular brakes Towing until the chocks absorb the load. Always put the shift lever fully in The vehicle needs service more 4.
Page 374 9-92 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during break in. Notice: Pulling a trailer your passengers. So please read See New Vehicle Break-In on improperly can damage the this section carefully before pulling a page 9 32 for more information. vehicle and result in costly trailer.
Page 375 Driving and Operating 9-93 Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Weights listed apply for conventional trailers and fifth-wheel trailers unless otherwise noted. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c)
Page 376 9-94 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b) 4.3L V6 (c) 3.23 1 996 kg (4,400 lbs) 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 4.8L V8 (c) 3.23 2 132 kg (4,700 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 3.73...
Page 377 Driving and Operating 9-95 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Short Box (c) 4.8L V8 3.23 2 132 kg (4,700 lbs) 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 4.8L V8 3.73 3 039 kg (6,700 lbs) 5 443 kg (12,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 (LMG) 3.08...
Page 378 9-96 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 6 804 kg (15,000 lbs) Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42...
Page 379 Driving and Operating 9-97 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 4 037 kg (8,900 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Conventional Trailer 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling 3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lbs) 6 350 kg (14,000 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box (b)
Page 380 9-98 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Short Box (c) 4.8L V8 3.42 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.08 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.08...
Page 381 Driving and Operating 9-99 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 1500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Long Box (b) 5.3L V8 (c) 3.08 2 631 kg (5,800 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg (c) 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lbs) 5 534 kg (12,200 lbs)
Page 382 9-100 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 2WD Regular Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 627 kg (10,200 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Payload Performance 3.73 4 536 kg (10,000 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) Pkg (UB7) 6.0L V8...
Page 383 Driving and Operating 9-101 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Extended Cab Standard Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 309 kg (9,500 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 384 9-102 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 2500 Series 4WD Crew Cab Long Box HD (d) 6.0L V8 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 Conventional Trailer 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 6.0L V8 Fifth-Wheel Trailer...
Page 385 Driving and Operating 9-103 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 128kg (9,100 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 169 kg (13,600 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) 3500 Series 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box (e) 6.0L V8 3.73...
Page 386 9-104 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 441 kg (14,200 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 3.73 4 218 kg (9,300 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels) 4.10...
Page 387 Driving and Operating 9-105 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR (a) 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) Conventional Trailer 6.0L V8 (Single Rear Wheels) 4.10 6 169 kg (13,600 lbs) 9 299 kg (20,500 lbs) Fifth-Wheel Trailer 6.0L V8 (Dual Rear Wheels)
Page 388 9-106 Driving and Operating the vehicle can carry, which will also Trailer tongue weight (A) should be 10 to 15 percent and fifth-wheel or reduce the trailer weight the vehicle gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 to 25 percent of the loaded trailer can tow.
Page 389: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-107 Axle Weight Rating). See Total Weight of the Trailering Larger trailers may require a Weight on the Vehicle's Tires later weight-distributing hitch that uses Combination in this section for more information. spring bars to distribute the trailer It is important that the combination tongue weight among the After loading the trailer, weigh the...
Page 390 9-108 Driving and Operating Weight Distributing Hitch Fifth-Wheel and Gooseneck There should be at least six inches of clearance between the top of the Adjustment Trailering pickup box and the bottom of the Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers trailer shelf that extends over can be used with many pickup the box.
Page 391 Driving and Operating 9-109 The trailer's brake system will leave just enough slack so the Notice: Leaving electrical use less than 0.3 cc (0.02 cubic combination can turn. Never allow equipment on for extended inch) of fluid from the vehicle's safety chains to drag on the ground.
Page 392 9-110 Driving and Operating Brown: Taillamps If towing a light duty trailer with a If charging a remote (non-vehicle) standard four way round pin battery, press the Tow/Haul Mode White: Ground connector, an adapter is available button, if equipped, located at the Light Green: Back-up Lamps from your dealer.
Page 393 Driving and Operating 9-111 The harness contains the following Electric Brake Control Wiring camper/trailer circuits: Provisions Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle as part of Dark Green: Right Stop/Turn the trailer wiring package. These Signal provisions are for an electric brake Brown: Taillamps...
Page 394 9-112 Driving and Operating When pulling a heavy trailer or a If the vehicle is equipped with an large or heavy load in Integrated Trailer Brake Control stop-and-go traffic. (ITBC) System, the blunt cuts exist, but are not connected further in the When pulling a heavy trailer or a harness.
Page 395 Driving and Operating 9-113 Integrated Trailer Brake The ITBC system is integrated with If the vehicle s brake, antilock brake, the vehicle s brake, antilock brake, or StabiliTrak systems are not Control System and StabiliTrak (if equipped) functioning properly, the ITBC systems.
Page 396 9-114 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 397 Driving and Operating 9-115 The control panel allows adjustment The Trailer Brake Display Page can All DIC warning and service to the amount of output, referred to be displayed by performing any of messages must first be as trailer gain, available to the the following actions: acknowledged by the driver by electric trailer brakes and allows...
Page 398 9-116 Driving and Operating A trailer with electric brakes TRAILER OUTPUT: This is Display Page on the DIC. If the has become disconnected displayed any time a trailer with vehicle s service brakes are applied (a CHECK TRAILER WIRING electric brakes is connected. Output while using the Manual Trailer Brake message will also be displayed to the electric brakes is based on...
Page 399 Driving and Operating 9-117 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 400 9-118 Driving and Operating Other ITBC-Related DIC Messages driver acknowledges this 3. Wait 10 seconds, then turn the message or if the trailer harness ignition back to RUN. In addition to displaying TRAILER is re-connected. GAIN and TRAILER OUTPUT 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING through the DIC, trailer connection If the disconnect occurs while message re-appears, the...
Page 401: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-119 If either the CHECK TRAILER Trailer Sway Conversions and WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER Control (TSC) Add-Ons BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed while driving the vehicle, Trailer Sway Control (TSC) Add-On Electrical power is no longer available to the 2500 and 3500 series vehicles with trailer brakes.
Page 402: Adding A Snow Plow Or
9-120 Driving and Operating Adding a Snow Plow or the weights on the vehicle's Here are some guidelines for safely axles and the Gross Vehicle carrying a snow plow on the vehicle: Similar Equipment Weight (GVW), are not exceeded. Make sure the weight on the Before installing a snow plow on the The plow the vehicle can carry front and rear axles does not...
Page 403 Driving and Operating 9-121 The snow plow manufacturer or In order to calculate the amount of installer can assist you in weight any front accessory, such as determining the amount of rear a snow plow, is adding to the front ballast required, to help make axle, use the following formula: sure the snowplow/vehicle...
Page 404 9-122 Driving and Operating Where: You can add heavier equipment on WARNING (Continued) W = Weight of added accessory the front of the vehicle if you A = Distance that the accessory compensate for it by carrying fewer manufacturer or installer's is in front of the front axle passengers, less cargo, or by recommendation for rear ballast...
Page 405: Pickup Conversion To
Driving and Operating 9-123 Total vehicle reserve capacity is the Emergency Roof Lamp difference between the GVWR and Provisions the weight of the truck with full fuel Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow and passengers. It is the amount of plow prep package also have an weight that can be added to the emergency roof lamp provision...
Page 406 9-124 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 407: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Bulb Replacement Protection Bulb Replacement ..10-40 Operating Mode ... 10-24 Halogen Bulbs ....10-40 Engine Fan .
Page 408: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires If a Tire Goes Flat ..10-78 General Information Tire Changing ....10-80 Tires .
Page 409: 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 410: 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 411: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Keep a record with all parts receipts 3. Push the secondary hood and list the mileage and the date of release to the right. any service work performed. See 4. Lift the hood. Maintenance Records on Before closing the hood, be sure page 11 12.
Page 412 10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3 L V8 Engine Shown (4.3 L V6 Engine, 4.8 L V6 Engine, 6.0 L V8 Engine, and 6.2 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 413: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on H. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of Engine Oil page 10 16. View). See Checking Engine Checking Engine Oil Oil under Scheduled B. Coolant Surge Tank and Maintenance on page 11 2. Pressure Cap. See Cooling For diesel engine vehicles, see Engine Oil in the Duramax Diesel System on page 10 17.
Page 414 10-8 Vehicle Care American Petroleum Institute When to Add Engine Oil Add enough oil to put the level (API) starburst symbol somewhere in the proper operating range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: GM6094M If the oil is below the cross-hatched...
Page 415: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 Cold Temperature Operation Engine Oil Life System must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system If in an area of extreme cold, where When to Change Engine Oil must be reset. For vehicles without the temperature falls below 29°C the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 416 10-10 Vehicle Care How to Reset the Engine Oil 2. Press and hold the SET/RESET What to Do with Used Oil button on the DIC, or the trip Life System Used engine oil contains certain odometer reset stem if the elements that can be unhealthy for The Engine Oil Life System vehicle does not have DIC...
Page 417: Automatic Transmission Fluid (4-Speed Transmission)
Vehicle Care 10-11 Automatic Transmission Notice: Too much or too little Get the vehicle warmed up by fluid can damage the driving about 24 km (15 miles) when Fluid (4-Speed transmission. Too much can outside temperatures are above Transmission) mean that some of the fluid could 10°C (50°F).
Page 418 10-12 Vehicle Care Checking the Fluid Level Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in P (Park). 4.
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-13 After adding fluid, recheck the How to Add Automatic dealer service department and have fluid level as described under it repaired before driving the vehicle Transmission Fluid How to Check Automatic further. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Transmission Fluid, earlier in Notice: Use of the incorrect Lubricants on page 11 8 to...
Page 420 10-14 Vehicle Care How to Check Automatic 4. Allow the engine to idle accurate method to check the fluid (500 800 rpm) for at least level. Perform the hot check Transmission Fluid 1 minute. Slowly release the procedure at the first opportunity. Notice: Too much or too brake pedal.
Page 421 Vehicle Care 10-15 3. Install the dipstick by pushing 7. If the fluid level is in the it back in all the way; wait acceptable range, push the three seconds, and then pull it dipstick back in all the way, then back out again.
Page 422: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-16 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the previously. Consistency (repeatable scheduled maintenance intervals readings) is important to maintaining and replace it at the first oil change proper fluid level.
Page 423: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 10-17 Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/ WARNING Filter Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires.
Page 424: Engine Coolant
10-18 Vehicle Care The cooling system allows the Notice: Using coolant other than WARNING ® engine to maintain the correct DEX-COOL can cause premature working temperature. engine, heater core, or radiator An electric engine cooling fan can corrosion. In addition, the start even when the engine is not engine coolant could require running.
Page 425 Vehicle Care 10-19 The following explains the cooling Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or system and how to check and add drinkable water and DEX-COOL additives are used in the vehicle's coolant when it is low. If there is a coolant.
Page 426 10-20 Vehicle Care 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable How to Add Coolant to the WARNING water and DEX-COOL coolant at the Coolant Surge Tank for coolant surge tank, but be sure the Gasoline Engines An electric engine cooling fan cooling system is cool before this under the hood can start up even If the vehicle has a diesel engine, is done.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-21 If no coolant is visible in the surge By this time, the coolant level tank, add coolant as follows: inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark.
Page 428: Engine Overheating
10-22 Vehicle Care Engine Overheating If the decision is made to lift the If Steam is Coming from the hood, make sure the vehicle is Engine Compartment ® If the vehicle has the Duramax parked on a level surface. Diesel engine, see the Duramax Then check to see if the engine WARNING Diesel Supplement for more...
Page 429 Vehicle Care 10-23 If there is an engine overheat 3. If stopped in a traffic jam, apply WARNING (Continued) warning, but no steam is seen or the brake, shift to N (Neutral); heard, the problem may not be too otherwise, shift to the highest See Overheated Engine serious.
Page 430: Overheated Engine
10-24 Vehicle Care Overheated Engine Engine Fan This fan noise may also be heard when starting the engine. It will go Protection If the vehicle has a clutched engine away as the fan clutch partially Operating Mode cooling fan, when the clutch is disengages.
Page 431: Power Steering Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering What to Use Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to use, see Recommended Fluids and To check the power steering fluid: Lubricants on page 11 8. Always 1. Turn the key off and let the use the proper fluid.
Page 432: Washer Fluid
10-26 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for What to Use fluid expansion if freezing When windshield washer fluid needs occurs, which could to be added, be sure to read the damage the tank if it is manufacturer's instructions before completely full.
Page 433: Brakes
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake linings should always be can cause a brake squeal when the replaced as complete axle sets. This vehicle has front disc brakes brakes are first applied or lightly Brake Pedal Travel and could have rear drum brakes or applied.
Page 434: Brake Fluid
10-28 Vehicle Care Replacing Brake System Parts Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Adding fluid does not correct a leak. The braking system on a vehicle is If fluid is added when the linings are complex. Its many parts have to be worn, there will be too much fluid of top quality and work well together when new brake linings are...
Page 435 Vehicle Care 10-29 Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Notice: to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can brake fluid. See Scheduled level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake Maintenance on page 11 2.
Page 436: Battery
10-30 Vehicle Care 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 This vehicle has a maintenance free you and gas that can explode.
Page 437: Front Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 When to Change Lubricant Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 to determine how often to change the lubricant. What to Use Refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 to determine what kind of lubricant to use.
Page 438: Rear Axle
10-32 Vehicle Care How to Check Lubricant What to Use To get an accurate reading, the Refer to Recommended Fluids and vehicle should be on a level Lubricants on page 11 8 to surface. determine what kind of lubricant to use. Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly...
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-33 Also, if a vehicle has just been How to Check Lubricant driven before checking the fluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluid has traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken five minutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear to have a...
Page 440: Noise Control System
10-34 Vehicle Care For all 6.0 L and 6.2 L 1500 What to Use Federal law prohibits the following Series applications, the proper acts or the causing thereof: Refer to Recommended Fluids and level is from 15 mm to 40 mm 1.
Page 441: Starter Switch Check
Vehicle Care 10-35 Among those acts presumed to Exhaust: 2. Firmly apply both the parking constitute tampering are the acts brake and the regular brake. Removal of the muffler and/or listed below. See Parking Brake on resonator. page 9 66. Insulation: Removal of the exhaust pipes Do not use the accelerator...
Page 442: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
10-36 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) ignition to ON/RUN, but do not Shift Lock Control Mechanism Check start the engine. Without Function Check applying the regular brake, try to WARNING move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort.
Page 443: Wiper Blade Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-37 To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Contact your dealer if service is required. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking.
Page 444: Headlamp Aiming
10-38 Vehicle Care Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Headlamp aiming is done with the vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The Be placed so the headlamps The vehicle has a visual optical high-beam headlamps will be are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a headlamp aiming system.
Page 445 Vehicle Care 10-39 3. Record the distance from the 5. Draw or tape a horizontal line (B) ground to the aim dot on the on the wall the width of the low beam headlamp. vehicle at the height of the mark in Step 4.
Page 446: Bulb Replacement
10-40 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Headlamps (Sierra) To replace one of these bulbs: For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10 44. page 10 5 For any bulb changing procedure 2.
Page 447: Pick-Up Box Identification
Vehicle Care 10-41 5. Unplug the electrical connector To replace a pickup box fender from the old bulb by releasing marker lamp bulb: the clips on the bulb socket. 1. Press the tab from the back to 6. Replace it with a new bulb remove the lamp.
Page 448: Models)
10-42 Vehicle Care Taillamps (Chassis Cab To replace one of these bulbs: Models) 1. Remove the four screws. 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise and pull the it straight out from the socket. 4.
Page 449: Stoplamp (Chmsl) And Cargo Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-43 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: A. Stoplamp/Turn Signal/ A. Cargo Lamp Taillamp B. Center High-Mounted B. Back-up Lamp Stoplamp (CHMSL) Bulb C. Sidemarker Lamp 2. On the reverse side of the lamp assembly, remove the bulb 3.
Page 450: License Plate Lamp
10-44 Vehicle Care 5. Install the bulb socket into the 3. Pull the old bulb straight out Exterior Lamp Bulb lamp asembly by turning it from the bulb socket. Number one quarter turn clockwise. 4. Install the new bulb. Stoplamp/Taillamp/ 6.
Page 451: Overload
Vehicle Care 10-45 Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and Windshield Wipers a fuse needs to be replaced, the If the wiper motor overheats due to same amperage fuse can be Electrical System heavy snow or ice, the windshield borrowed.
Page 452: Fuses And Circuit
10-46 Vehicle Care Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment Breakers Fuse Block If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the vehicle has a diesel engine, hybrid supplement for more see the Duramax Diesel supplement information. for more information. The wiring circuits in the vehicle are If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the protected from short circuits by a hybrid supplement for more...
Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Trailer Brake Controller Front Washer Oxygen Sensor Antilock Brakes System 2 Trailer Back-up Lamps Driver Side Low-Beam Headlamp Engine Control Module (Battery) Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuel Injectors, Ignition Coils Right Trailer Stop/ Left Trailer Stop/ (Right Side) Turn Lamp Turn Lamp...
Page 454 10-48 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Side Passenger Side Windshield Wiper Low-Beam Park Lamps SEO B2 Upfitter Headlamp Fog Lamps Usage (Battery) Air Conditioning Horn Electric Adjustable Compressor Pedals Passenger Side Oxygen Sensors High-Beam Climate Controls Transmission Headlamp (Battery)
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-49 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage J-Case Usage Fuses Instrument Panel Climate Controls Cluster (Ignition) Stud 2 (Trailer Brakes) Power Take-Off Engine Control Module, Secondary Left Bussed Auxiliary Climate Fuel Pump Electrical Center 1 Control (Ignition) (Ignition) Not Used Center High-Mounted Heated Windshield...
Page 456 10-50 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Relays Usage Block Cooling Fan High FAN HI Speed Cooling Fan Low FAN LO Speed Cooling Fan FAN CNTRL Control HDLP Low-Beam LO/HID Headlamp FOG LAMP Front Fog Lamps The vehicle may not use all of the Air Conditioning fuses shown.
Page 457: Breakers
Vehicle Care 10-51 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Accessory Power Driver Seat Module, Back Lighting Outlets Remote Keyless Entry System Passenger Side Turn Interior Lamps Signal, Stoplamp Driver Power Door Power Door Lock 1 Lock (Unlock Feature) Passenger Door (Unlock Feature) Module, Driver Unlock...
Page 458: Block
10-52 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 459: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-53 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 460: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-54 Vehicle Care 20 Inch Tires The vehicle warranty does not cover this type of damage. If your vehicle has the optional Keep tires set to the correct 20 inch P275/55R20 size tires, inflation pressure and, when they are classified as touring possible avoid contact with tires and are designed for on curbs, potholes, and other...
Page 461 Vehicle Care 10-55 (B) TPC Spec (Tire The TIN is molded onto both Performance Criteria sides of the tire, although only Specification) Original one side 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 462: Tire Designations
10-56 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire U.S. Department of tire pressure see Tire Pressure Performance Criteria Transportation Motor Vehicle on page 10 61 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 463 Vehicle Care 10-57 (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 464: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-58 Vehicle Care (F) Load Range Load Range. transmission, power steering, before a tire has built up heat power brakes, power windows, from driving. See Tire Pressure (G) Service Description power seats, and air on page 10 61 . service description indicates the conditioning.
Page 465 Vehicle Care 10-59 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure Outward Facing Sidewall Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that Vehicle Load Limits on which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces page 9 23 .
Page 466 10-60 Vehicle Care Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators Narrow Vehicle Capacity Weight tire in which the ply cords that bands, sometimes called wear number of designated seating extend to the beads are laid at bars, that show across the tread positions multiplied by 90 degrees to the centerline of of a tire when only 1.6 mm...
Page 467: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-61 Rough ride. Tire Pressure comfort. Never load your vehicle with more weight than it was Needless damage from Tires need the correct amount of designed to carry. road hazards. air pressure to operate When to Check effectively. A vehicle-specific Tire and Loading Information label is Check your tires once a month...
Page 468: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-62 Vehicle Care Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure for Vehicles with P265/70R17 or P275/ 55R20 size tires require inflation tire valve stem. Press the tire High-Speed Operation pressure adjustment when driving gauge firmly onto the valve to the vehicle at speeds of 160 km/h get a pressure measurement.
Page 469 Vehicle Care 10-63 Each tire, including the spare tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS (if provided), should be checked vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety monthly when cold and inflated to ability. of reasons, including the installation the inflation pressure recommended of replacement or alternate tires or...
Page 470: Operation
10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor and inflate the tires to the air pressure in the tire(s) are getting recommended pressure shown on low and need to be inflated to the Operation the tire loading information label. proper pressure. See Vehicle Load Limits on This vehicle may have a Tire A Tire and Loading Information page 9 23.
Page 471 Vehicle Care 10-65 One or more TPMS sensors are Notice: Tire sealant materials are the problem is corrected. Some of missing or damaged. The DIC not all the same. A non-approved the conditions that can cause the message and the TPMS tire sealant could damage the Tire malfunction light and DIC message malfunction light should go off...
Page 472 10-66 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching You have two minutes to match the If your vehicle does not have first tire/wheel position, and RKE, press the Driver Process five minutes overall to match all four Information Center (DIC) vehicle Each TPMS sensor has a unique tire/wheel positions.
Page 473: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Remove the valve cap from the active. The TIRE LEARNING Always remove the tires if any of valve cap stem. Activate the ACTIVE message on the DIC the following statements TPMS sensor by increasing or display screen goes off. are true: decreasing the tire's air pressure 9.
Page 474: Tire Rotation
10-68 Vehicle Care Tire Rotation Tires should be rotated every 12 000 km (7,500 miles). See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11 2 . The purpose of a regular tire rotation is to achieve a uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. This will ensure that your vehicle continues to perform most like it did when the tires were new.
Page 475 Vehicle Care 10-69 After the tires have been WARNING (Continued) rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on to use a scraper or wire brush the Tire and Loading Information later, if needed, to get all the rust label.
Page 476: Dual Tire Rotation
10-70 Vehicle Care Make sure the spare tire, if your The outer tire on a dual wheel setup When It Is Time for New generally wears faster than the vehicle has one, is stored Tires inner tire. Your tires will wear more securely.
Page 477: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-71 Inspection on page 10 68 and Tire Parking for an extended period can GM's exclusive TPC Spec system Rotation on page 10 68 for cause flat spots on the tires that considers over a dozen critical additional information. may result in vibrations while specifications that impact the overall driving.
Page 478 10-72 Vehicle Care GM recommends replacing tires in WARNING WARNING sets of four. This is because uniform tread depth on all tires will help If you use bias-ply tires on the Mixing tires could cause you to keep your vehicle performing most lose control while driving.
Page 479: Different Size Tires And Wheels
Vehicle Care 10-73 Vehicles that have a tire pressure Different Size Tires and WARNING monitoring system may give an Wheels inaccurate low pressure warning if If you add different sized non TPC Spec-rated tires are If you add wheels or tires that are a wheels, your vehicle may not installed on your vehicle.
Page 480: Uniform Tire Quality
10-74 Vehicle Care Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter-type snow Grading The treadwear grade is a tires, space-saver, or temporary comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found use spare tires, tires with wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire nominal rim diameters of...
Page 481: Wheel Alignment And Tire
Vehicle Care 10-75 Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels on the vehicle material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 482: Wheel Replacement
10-76 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement Whenever a wheel, wheel WARNING bolt or wheel nut is replaced Replace any wheel that is bent, on a dual wheel setup, check the Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheel nut torque after wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded.
Page 483: Tire Chains
Vehicle Care 10-77 Tire Chains Notice: If your vehicle does not WARNING (Continued) have dual wheels and has a tire size other than P265/65R18, P275/ WARNING Use another type of traction 55R20 or LT265/70R17, use tire device only if its manufacturer chains only where legal and only If your vehicle has dual wheels or recommends it for use on your...
Page 484: If A Tire Goes Flat
10-78 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat A rear blowout, particularly on a WARNING curve, acts much like a skid and It is unusual for a tire to blowout may require the same correction Lifting a vehicle and getting while you are driving, especially if you would use in a skid.
Page 485 Vehicle Care 10-79 WARNING WARNING (Continued) Changing a tire can be 4. Turn off the engine and do dangerous. The vehicle can slip not restart while the vehicle off the jack and roll over or fall on is raised. you or other people. You and they 5.
Page 486: Tire Changing
10-80 Vehicle Care Tire Changing Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Regular Cab Extended Cab A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B. Tool Kit B. Tool Kit C. Wheel Blocks C. Wheel Blocks Crew Cab D.
Page 487 Vehicle Care 10-81 For regular cab models, the Jack Handle Extensions equipment you will need is behind Spare Tire Lock (If equipped) the passenger seat. For extended 1. Open the spare tire lock cover and crew cab models, the on the bumper and use the equipment is on the shelf behind the ignition key to remove the spare passenger side second row seat.
Page 488 10-82 Vehicle Care wrench until the spare tire can Removing the Flat Tire and be pulled out from under the Installing the Spare Tire vehicle. Use the following pictures and 5. Pull the spare tire out from under instructions to remove the flat tire the vehicle.
Page 489 Vehicle Care 10-83 2. If your vehicle has wheel nut If the wheel has a smooth center 3. Use the wheel wrench and turn it caps, loosen them by turning the cap, place the chisel end of the counterclockwise to loosen the wheel wrench counterclockwise.
Page 490 10-84 Vehicle Care Front Position - 1500 Models Front Position - All Other Models Rear Position 1500 Models 4. Position the jack under the Position the jack under the 5. If the flat tire is on the rear, for vehicle as shown. If the flat tire vehicle as shown.
Page 491 Vehicle Care 10-85 Make sure that the jack head is 6. Turn the wheel wrench positioned so that the rear axle clockwise to raise the vehicle. is resting securely between the Raise the vehicle far enough off grooves that are on the the ground so there is enough jack head.
Page 492 10-86 Vehicle Care 11. Tighten each wheel nut by WARNING hand. Then use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the the wheel is held against parts to which it is fastened, can the hub.
Page 493 Vehicle Care 10-87 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) hubs and hub piloted wheels for nuts. See Capacities and damage. Because of loose Specifications on page 12 2 for running wheels, piloting pad original equipment wheel nut damage may occur and require torque specifications.
Page 494 10-88 Vehicle Care When you reinstall the regular Storing a Flat or Spare Tire wheel and tire, you must also and Tools reinstall either the center cap, or bolt-on hub cap, depending on WARNING what your vehicle is equipped with. For center caps, place the cap on Storing a jack, a tire, or other the wheel and tap it into place until...
Page 495 Vehicle Care 10-89 Jack Handle Extensions Spare Tire Lock (If Equipped) 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down, and to the rear. 2. Pull the cable and spring through the center of the wheel.
Page 496 10-90 Vehicle Care To store the jack and jack tools: G. Jack H. Bolt Retaining Wheel Blocks 1. Put the tools (D) in the tool bag (E) and place them in the retaining bracket (C). 2. Tighten down the wing nut (C). 3.
Page 497: Full-Size Spare Tire
Vehicle Care 10-91 Full-Size Spare Tire Notice: If the vehicle has After installing the spare tire on your four-wheel drive and the different vehicle, you should stop as soon as Your vehicle, when new, had a size spare tire is installed on the possible and make sure the spare fully-inflated spare tire.
Page 498: Jump Starting
10-92 Vehicle Care Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. If you have a vehicle with a could result in costly damage to diesel engine with two batteries, If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the the vehicle that would not be you should know before you hybrid supplement for more covered by the warranty.
Page 499 Vehicle Care 10-93 3. Get the vehicles close enough warranty. Always turn off the so the jumper cables can reach, radio and other accessories when but be sure the vehicles are not jump starting the vehicle. touching each other. If they are, 4.
Page 500 10-94 Vehicle Care For more information on the WARNING WARNING location of the remote positive (+) and remote Using an open flame near a Fans or other moving engine negative ( ) terminals, see battery can cause battery gas to parts can injure you badly.
Page 501 Vehicle Care 10-95 Do not connect positive (+) to 8. Do not let the other end 10. Connect the other end of the negative ( ) or you will get a touch metal. Connect it to the negative ( ) cable to a heavy, short that would damage the positive (+) terminal of the unpainted metal engine part or...
Page 502 10-96 Vehicle Care Notice: If the jumper cables are To disconnect the jumper cables connected or removed in the from both vehicles do the following: wrong order, electrical shorting 1. Disconnect the black may occur and damage the negative ( ) cable from the vehicle.
Page 503: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-97 Towing Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before recreational vehicle Towing towing: Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the What is the towing capacity of hybrid supplement for more Notice: To avoid damage, the the towing vehicle? Be sure to information.
Page 504 10-98 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should 2. Turn the engine off and firmly set not be towed with all four wheels on the parking brake. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles the ground. Two-wheel-drive 3. Securely attach the vehicle transmissions have no provisions being towed to the tow vehicle.
Page 505 Vehicle Care 10-99 5. Release the parking brake only Dolly Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not after the vehicle being towed is be towed with the rear wheels on Front Towing (Front Wheels Off firmly attached to the towing the ground. Two-wheel-drive the Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive vehicle.
Page 506 10-100 Vehicle Care Front Towing (Front Wheels Off 3. Shift the transmission to 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly the Ground) Four-Wheel-Drive P (Park). following the manufacturer's Vehicles instructions. 4. Firmly set the parking brake. 7. Shift the transfer case to N (Neutral).
Page 507 Vehicle Care 10-101 Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four Wheel Drive Vehicles See Parking Brake on the Ground) Use the following procedure to dolly page 9 66. tow a four-wheel-drive vehicle from Two Wheel Drive Vehicles 4.
Page 508: Appearance Care
10-102 Vehicle Care 6. Use an adequate clamping Appearance Care Do not wash the vehicle in direct device designed for towing to sunlight. Use a car washing soap. ensure that the front wheels are Do not use cleaning agents that are Exterior Care locked into the straight position.
Page 509 Vehicle Care 10-103 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 510 10-104 Vehicle Care Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Notice: Using strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, Wheels and Trim Clean the outside of the windshield cleaners, brushes, or cleaners with glass cleaner. The vehicle may have either that contain acid on aluminum or aluminum or chrome-plated wheels.
Page 511 Vehicle Care 10-105 Notice: Using chrome polish on Tires Finish Damage aluminum wheels could damage To clean the tires, use a stiff brush Any stone chips, fractures or deep the wheels. The repairs would not with tire cleaner. scratches in the finish should be be covered by the vehicle repaired right away.
Page 512: Interior Care
10-106 Vehicle Care At least every spring, flush these Chemical Paint Spotting from the upholstery. It is important to materials from the underbody with keep the upholstery from becoming Some weather and atmospheric plain water. Clean any areas where and remaining heavily soiled. Soils conditions can create a chemical mud and debris can collect.
Page 513 Vehicle Care 10-107 Notice: Using abrasive cleaners Do not clean the vehicle using: Fabric/Carpet when cleaning glass surfaces on A knife or any other sharp object Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft the vehicle, could scratch the to remove a soil from any interior brush attachment frequently to glass and/or cause damage to the surface.
Page 514 10-108 Vehicle Care To clean: If the locally cleaned area gives any because they can alter the impression that a ring formation may appearance by increasing the gloss 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white result, clean the entire surface. in a non-uniform manner. Never use cloth with water or club soda.
Page 515: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-109 Some commercial products may Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for increase gloss on the instrument proper floor mat usage. panel. The increase in gloss may The original equipment floor WARNING cause annoying reflections in the mats were designed for your windshield and even make it difficult If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 516 10-110 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 517: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Because of all the different ways people use vehicles, maintenance Maintenance This maintenance section applies needs vary. The vehicle might need to vehicles with a gasoline engine. more frequent checks and services. For diesel engine vehicles, see the Please read the information under maintenance schedule section in...
Page 518: Scheduled Maintenance
11-2 Service and Maintenance The proper replacement parts, Scheduled WARNING fluids, and lubricants to use are Maintenance listed in Recommended Fluids and Performing maintenance work can Lubricants on page 11 8 and When the Change Engine Oil be dangerous. Some jobs can Maintenance Replacement Parts on cause serious injury.
Page 519 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Windshield wiper blade Brake system inspection If the engine oil life system is reset inspection for wear, cracking, (or every 12 months, whichever accidentally, service the vehicle or contamination and windshield occurs first). within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since and wiper blade cleaning, the last service.
Page 520 11-4 Service and Maintenance Body hinges and latches, key Fuel system inspection for Additional Required Services lock cylinders, folding seat damage or leaks. At the First 160 km/100 Miles, hardware, and tailgate hinges, Exhaust system and nearby heat 1 600 km/1,000 Miles, and linkage, and handle pivot points shields inspection for loose or 10 000 km/6,000 Miles...
Page 521 Service and Maintenance 11-5 At Each Fuel Stop Once a Year First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 km/25,000 Miles Engine oil level check. See Starter Switch Check on Four wheel drive only: Transfer See Engine Oil on page 10 7. page 10 35.
Page 522 11-6 Service and Maintenance Four wheel drive only: Transfer Evaporative control system First Engine Oil Change After case fluid change (severe inspection. Check all fuel and Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles service) for vehicles mainly vapor lines and hoses for proper Engine air cleaner filter driven when frequently towing a hook up, routing, and condition.
Page 523 Service and Maintenance 11-7 First Engine Oil Change After any maintenance, if a power First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles washer is used to clean mud and dirt from the underbody, Automatic transmission fluid Engine cooling system drain, care should be taken to not...
Page 524: Lubricants, And Parts
11-8 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If the vehicle has a diesel engine and/or an ® Allison Transmission, see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX Diesel manual.
Page 525 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Automatic Transmission DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12346241, Key Lock Cylinders in Canada 10953474). Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. U.S. 12346293, in Floor Shift Linkage Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 526 11-10 Service and Maintenance Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, (Two-Wheel Drive with 4 Speed Auto. in Canada 10953511). Trans.) Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) Rear Driveline Center Spline or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Page 527: Maintenance Replacement Parts
Service and Maintenance 11-11 Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter...
Page 528: Maintenance Records
11-12 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 529 Service and Maintenance 11-13 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 530 11-14 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 531: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN Vehicle Identification is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 532: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 8 for more information. If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 533 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Engine Oil with Filter 4.3L V6 4.3 L 4.5 qt 4.8L V8; 5.3L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 1500 Series Standard and Short Box 98.4 L 26.0 gal 1500 Series Long Box 128.7 L 34.0 gal...
Page 534 12-4 Technical Data Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid - Automatic (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 4-Speed Transmission 4L60-E Electronic Transmission 4.7 L 5.0 qt 6-Speed Transmission 6L80-E 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6-Speed Transmission 6L90-E 6.0 L 6.3 qt 6-Speed Transmission Allison 7.0 L 7.4 qt Wheel Nut Torque...
Page 535 Technical Data 12-5 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 (LU3) Automatic 1.52 mm (0.060 in) 4.8L V8 (L20) Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Iron Automatic 1.02 mm (0.040 in) Block) (LMG) 5.3L V8 FlexFuel with Active Fuel Management (Aluminum...
Page 536: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-6 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle has a diesel engine, see the Duramax diesel supplement for more information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. V8 Engines V6 Engines I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 537: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Government ....13-15 GMC. Normally, any concerns with Customer Satisfaction...
Page 538 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember your case will generally be heard member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be within 40 days. If you do not agree it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 539: Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer...
Page 540 Model year However, if a customer wishes to dealer sales agent, or sales write or e-mail GMC, the letter manager, depending on your case. Brand should be addressed to: Make sure that they have all Vehicle Identification necessary information.
Page 541: Canada
Motors Business Unit. All e-mail inquiries to the Customer 800-6273 Assistance Center (CAC) should be Honduras sent to: cac.gmc@gm.com. 800-0122-6101 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 542: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
13-6 Customer Information GMC dealer locator for service Customer Assistance for Here are a few of the valuable tools nationwide and services you will have Text Telephone (TTY) access to: Exclusive privileges and offers Users My Showroom: Find and save...
Page 543: Program
Your name, home address, and offer, visit www.gmmobility.com the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. home telephone number or call the GM Mobility Assistance GMC and General Motors of Telephone number of your Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to location...
Page 544 13-8 Customer Information Emergency Tow From a Public Trip Routing Service: Detailed GMC and General Motors of Road or Highway: Tow to the maps of North America when Canada Limited reserve the right nearest GMC dealer for warranty requested either with the...
Page 545: Canada
Roadside Assistance advisor Towing or services for vehicles www.gmc.com.mx. Navigate the site will help to make arrangements driven on a non-public road or and click on Asistencia en el and explain how to receive highway.
Page 546: Scheduling Service
13-10 Customer Information Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When your vehicle requires To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps warranty service, contact your experience, we and our participating to minimize your inconvenience by dealer and request an appointment.
Page 547 Customer Information 13-11 Public Transportation or Fuel Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Reimbursement Information Your dealer may arrange to If your vehicle requires overnight provide you with a courtesy All program options, such as shuttle warranty repairs, and public rental vehicle or reimburse you service, may not be available at transportation is used instead of the for a rental vehicle that you obtain...
Page 548: Collision Damage Repair
13-12 Customer Information Collision Damage Repair Recycled original equipment parts Aftermarket parts are not covered may also be used for repair. These by your GM New Vehicle Limited If your vehicle is involved in a parts are typically removed from Warranty, and any vehicle failure collision and it is damaged, have the vehicles that were total losses in...
Page 549 Customer Information 13-13 Insuring Your Vehicle If your vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: company may require you to have Driver's name, address, and Protect your investment in your GM insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number vehicle with comprehensive and Genuine GM Original Equipment collision insurance coverage.
Page 550: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-14 Customer Information Managing the Vehicle Damage initially value the repair using Service Publications aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Repair Process Ordering Information your repair professional, and insist In the event that your vehicle on Genuine GM parts. Remember, Service Manuals requires damage repairs, GM if your vehicle is leased, you may be recommends that you take an active...
Page 551: Reporting Safety Defects To The United States Government
Customer Information 13-15 Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle.
Page 552: Reporting Safety Defects To The Canadian
Administrator, NHTSA Canada immediately, and notify (1-800-462-8782), or write: 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. General Motors of Canada Limited. GMC Customer Assistance Center Washington, D.C. 20590 Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or P.O. Box 33172 write to: You can also obtain other...
Page 553: 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 554: Onstar
13-18 Customer Information ® GM will not access this data or OnStar Navigation System share it with others except: with the If your vehicle is equipped with an If the vehicle has a navigation consent of the vehicle owner or, active OnStar system, that system system, use of the system may if the vehicle is leased, with the...
Page 555: Identification (Rfid)
Customer Information 13-19 Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such...
Page 556 13-20 Customer Information NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 557 INDEX Airbag System Alarm System Check ......3-46 Anti-Theft ..... 2-11 Accessories and How Does an Airbag AM-FM Radio .
Page 558 INDEX Audio System Break-In, New Vehicle ..9-32 Fixed Mast Antenna ..7-13 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-44 Battery .
Page 559 INDEX Center Seat ....3-3 Collision Damage Repair ..13-12 Chains, Tire ....10-77 Compass .
Page 560 INDEX Driving Characteristics and Damage Repair, Collision ..13-12 E85 Fuel ..... . . 9-84 Towing Tips ....9-88 Danger, Warnings, and Electrical Equipment, Defensive .
Page 561 INDEX Engine (cont.) Folding Mirrors ....2-15 Cooling System Messages . . .5-43 Four-Wheel Drive ..10-30, 9-52 Drive Belt Routing ... .12-6 Four-Wheel-Drive Light .
Page 562 INDEX Fuel Economy Gauges (cont.) Headlamps ....10-40 Driving for Better ... . .1-32 Odometer .
Page 563 INDEX Lamps (cont.) Exterior Controls ....6-1 Idle System Key and Lock Messages ..5-45 Exterior Lamps Off Fast ......9-37 Keyless Entry Reminder .
Page 564 INDEX Latches, Seatback ....3-9 Lights (cont.) Lighter, Cigarette ....5-11 Safety Belt Reminders ..5-19 Maintenance Security .
Page 565 INDEX Messages (cont.) Mirrors (cont.) Engine Cooling System ..5-43 Manual Rearview ... . .2-17 Engine ......10-7 Park Tilt .
Page 566 i-10 INDEX Pickup-Box Identification and Fender Marker Park Radio Frequency Lamps ..... . 10-41 Shifting Into ....9-38 Identification (RFID) .
Page 567: Retained Accessory
INDEX i-11 Rearview Mirrors ....2-17 Replacing Airbag System ..3-46 Automatic Dimming ...2-17 Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts .
Page 568 i-12 INDEX Seats Service (cont.) Starter Switch Check ..10-35 Adjustment, Front ....3-3 Parts Identification Label ..12-1 Starting the Engine .
Page 569 INDEX i-13 Tires (cont.) Transfer Case Sidewall Labeling ... 10-54 Vent Filter ....9-52 Tachometer .
Page 570 i-14 INDEX Vehicle Warning Lights, Gauges, Canadian Owners ....iii and Indicators ....5-12 Control .

GMC Sierra 2011 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1 Keys, Doors and Exterior Mirrors

Seats and Restraints

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Vehicle Messages

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Infotainment

Introduction

Radio

Phone

Driving and

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

Cruise Control

Object Detection Systems

Conversions and Add-Ons

Quick Links

Chapters

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