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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2015 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
  • Page 3 2015 GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-78 OnStar ..... . . 14-1 Towing the Vehicle .
  • Page 4: Using This Manual

    Danger, Warnings, and quick reference. this manual including, but not limited Cautions to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Canadian Vehicle Owners GMC Truck Emblem, and YUKON Warning messages found on vehicle are trademarks and/or service Propriétaires Canadiens...
  • Page 5: Index

    Introduction Symbols : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Warning ® or OnStar (if equipped) The vehicle has components and Warning indicates a hazard that : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of could result in injury or death. text.
  • Page 6 Introduction : Safety Belt Reminders : Tire Pressure Monitor : Tow/Haul Mode ® : Traction Control/StabiliTrak : Windshield Washer Fluid...
  • Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 8: In Brief

    In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Lane Change Alert (LCA) ..1-20 System ..... 1-10 Rear Vision Mirror Adjustment .
  • Page 9: Instrument Panel

    In Brief Instrument Panel...
  • Page 10 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 4. Favorite Switches (Out of View). 11. Exterior Lamp Controls on See Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. Traction Control/Electronic page 5-3. Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If Stability Control on page 9-44. Equipped).
  • Page 11: Initial Drive Information

    In Brief 18. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Initial Drive page 5-2. Information 19. Horn on page 5-3. This section provides a brief 20. Steering Wheel Controls on overview about some of the page 5-3. important features that may or may 21.
  • Page 12: Remote Vehicle Start

    In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking : Press and release to initiate lamps will turn on. The doors will be vehicle locate. The turn signal locked and the climate control lamps flash and the horn sounds system may come on. three times.
  • Page 13: Door Locks

    In Brief Door Locks Power Door Locks passenger doors and liftgate will unlock. See Remote Keyless Entry To lock or unlock the doors from (RKE) System Operation (Key) on inside the vehicle: page 2-5 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless) Press on a power door on page 2-8.
  • Page 14: Seat Adjustment

    In Brief lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry To disable the power liftgate express-up feature. See Windows (RKE) System Operation (Key) on function, select OFF on the liftgate on page 2-32 and Power Windows page 2-5 or Remote Keyless Entry switch.
  • Page 15: Memory Features

    In Brief If equipped, raise or lower the To adjust the lumbar support: Memory Features front part of the seat cushion by Press and hold the control moving the front of the control forward to increase or rearward up or down. to decrease upper and lower If equipped, raise or lower the lumbar support at the same time.
  • Page 16 In Brief Second Row Seats The second row seatbacks can be folded for additional cargo space, or the seats can be folded and tumbled for easy entry/exit to the third row seats (if equipped). The seatbacks also recline. See Second Row Seats on page 3-10.
  • Page 17: Passenger Sensing System

    1-10 In Brief See Heated and Cooled Front Seats Safety Belts Passenger Sensing on page 3-7. System Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. United States To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head...
  • Page 18: Mirror Adjustment

    In Brief 1-11 The passenger airbag status Exterior Mirrors Folding Mirrors indicator will light on the overhead The outside mirrors can be folded Power Mirrors console when the vehicle is started. inward to prevent damage when See Passenger Airbag Status going through an automatic car Indicator on page 5-18.
  • Page 19 1-12 In Brief To adjust the steering wheel: To adjust the power tilt and 2. Press again to return the telescope steering wheel, mirrors to the driving position. 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull if equipped: the lever. Heated Mirrors Press the control to move the 2.
  • Page 20: Interior Lighting

    In Brief 1-13 Interior Lighting ON: Turns all dome lamps on. Reading Lamps Dome Lamps The switch used to adjust the pedals is to the left of the steering wheel. Press the switch to the left to move There are reading lamps in the There are dome lamps in the the pedals closer to your body.
  • Page 21: Exterior Lighting

    1-14 In Brief Exterior Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps.
  • Page 22 In Brief 1-15 Windshield Wiper/Washer : Push the paddle at the top of AUTO: Press to turn the lever to spray washer fluid on Rainsense on or off. When turned the windshield. on and FRONT is in one of the Rainsense wipe sensitivity Rainsense positions, the wipers can be...
  • Page 23: Climate Controls

    1-16 In Brief Climate Controls 9. Rear Climate Control Power Transmission Button This system controls the heating, Range Selection Mode 10. Rear AUTO (Automatic cooling, and ventilation. Operation) 11. Front Climate Control Power Button 12. Rear Fan Control 13. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control 14.
  • Page 24 In Brief 1-17 While using Range Selection Mode, Automatic Transfer Case cruise control and the Tow/Haul Mode can be used. Grade Braking is not available when Range Selection Mode is active. See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-36. Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send the engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction.
  • Page 25: Vehicle Features

    1-18 In Brief Vehicle Features Cruise Control 4 : Use the Four-Wheel Drive High position when extra traction is needed, such as on snowy or icy Infotainment System roads or in most off-road situations. See the infotainment manual for 4 : Vehicles with a two speed information on the radio, audio automatic transfer case have a players, phone, navigation system,...
  • Page 26 In Brief 1-19 accelerate. If cruise control is Forward Collision Alert already active, use to increase (FCA) System vehicle speed. If equipped, FCA may help avoid or : Press to disengage cruise reduce the harm caused by control without erasing the set front-end crashes.
  • Page 27: Parking Assist

    1-20 In Brief change to amber and flash. In Rear Vision Parking Assist addition, beeps will sound or the Camera (RVC) If equipped, Rear Parking Assist driver seat will pulse. (RPA) uses sensors on the rear If equipped, RVC displays a view of See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) bumper to assist with parking and the area behind the vehicle on the...
  • Page 28: Universal Remote System

    In Brief 1-21 One in the rear cargo area on Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Universal Remote System the passenger side. These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the Vehicles with Bench Seats vehicle to help avoid or lessen the One on the center stack below severity of crashes when driving in a the climate control system.
  • Page 29 1-22 In Brief Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (2) to vent deflector will automatically raise. the sunroof. The air deflector will retract when the sunroof is closed. Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    In Brief 1-23 To turn off both traction control Performance and The low tire pressure warning light and StabiliTrak, press and alerts to a significant loss in Maintenance hold until illuminate pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, in the instrument cluster and the Traction Control/ stop as soon as possible and inflate...
  • Page 31: Driving For Better Fuel Economy

    1-24 In Brief Engine Oil Life System The oil life system can also be reset Driving for Better Fuel 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 32: Onstar

    Program subscription. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
  • Page 33 1-26 In Brief NOTES...
  • Page 34: Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Automatic Door Locks ..2-18 Folding Mirrors ....2-29 Lockout Protection ... 2-18 Heated Mirrors .
  • Page 35: Keys And Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks Warning (Continued) Keys (Keys) the engine will shut off, braking and steering power assist may be impacted, and airbags may not Warning deploy. To reduce the risk of Leaving children in a vehicle with unintentional rotation of the an ignition key or Remote ignition key, do not change the...
  • Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows The combination and size of the The key is used for the driver door, If a key is lost or damaged, see your rings that came with your keys were ignition, and glove box. dealer to have a new key made. specifically selected for your Programming Keys Programming without a...
  • Page 37: Information

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Keys (Keyless) times. After the third time, turn to ON/RUN; the key is learned and Warning all previously known keys will no longer work with the vehicle. Leaving children in a vehicle with Remaining keys can be learned by an ignition key or Remote following the procedure in...
  • Page 38 Keys, Doors, and Windows This key is used for the driver door With an active OnStar subscription, Remote Keyless Entry and glove box. an OnStar Advisor may remotely (RKE) System unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Operation (Key) Overview on page 14-1. The RKE transmitter functions may Remote Keyless Entry work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from...
  • Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows locking has occurred. If enabled If enabled through the DIC, the through the DIC, the horn chirps exterior lamps may turn on. See Vehicle Personalization on when is pressed again within page 5-44. three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-44.
  • Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Battery Replacement To replace the battery: (Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): Press and release to Replace the battery in the initiate vehicle locate. The turn transmitter soon if the REPLACE signal lamps flash and the horn BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY sounds three times.
  • Page 41: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation

    Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless) The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft). See Keyless Access Operation later in this section. The RKE transmitter functions may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.
  • Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lamps (Vehicle Locator/Panic through the DIC, the horn chirps may turn on. See Vehicle Alarm): Press and release to Personalization on page 5-44. when is pressed again within initiate vehicle locate.
  • Page 43 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access can be Keyless Unlocking/Locking from programmed to unlock all doors on the Passenger Doors the first lock/unlock press from the When the doors are locked and the driver door. See Vehicle RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) Personalization on page 5-44.
  • Page 44: Programming Transmitters To Vehicle

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 transmitter inside the vehicle. unlocked, or when all doors are longer work. Each vehicle can have If passive locking is enabled, the locked and the transmitter is within up to eight transmitters matched doors may lock with the RKE 1 m (3 ft).
  • Page 45 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Insert the vehicle key into the front of the storage area next to Programming without a key lock cylinder on the driver the center console storage area Recognized Transmitter (Keyless door handle. Then turn the key between the driver and front Access Vehicles Only) counterclockwise, to the unlock...
  • Page 46 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC 7. Remove the transmitter from the displays PRESS ENGINE transmitter pocket/insert and START BUTTON TO LEARN, press on the transmitter. then press the ENGINE START/ To program additional STOP button.
  • Page 47 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement To replace the battery: 1. Open the center console storage Replace the battery in the area and the storage tray. transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in the DIC.
  • Page 48 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The rear defog and heated and The engine will turn off during a cooled seats, if equipped, may also remote vehicle start if: come on. See Heated and Cooled The coolant temperature gets Front Seats on page 3-7 and too high.
  • Page 49 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle's ignition must be 2. Immediately press and hold Warning (Continued) turned on and then back off to use until the turn signal lamps flash remote start again. or for at least four seconds. thrown out of the vehicle in a Canceling a Remote Start crash is increased if the...
  • Page 50: Power Door Locks

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 To lock or unlock the doors from Keyless Access To access the key cylinder, insert outside the vehicle: the key into slot on the bottom of If equipped, the RKE transmitter the door handle and pry cover off. must be within 1 m (3 ft) of the door Press on the Remote...
  • Page 51: Automatic Door Locks

    2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Locks If Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout is (Lock): Press to lock the doors. turned on, the vehicle is off with the (Unlock): Press to unlock the The vehicle may have an automatic driver door open, and door locking doors.
  • Page 52: Doors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Doors Warning (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
  • Page 53: Manual Liftgate

    2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Manual Liftgate There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation of the liftglass if there is an attempt to open it while the rear wipers are Warning in motion. You, or others, could be injured if Use the pull cup to lower and close caught in the path of the power the liftgate.
  • Page 54 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 The modes are: vehicle can be opened if the Do not manually force the liftgate to RKE transmitter is within 1 m open or close during a power cycle. MAX: Opens to maximum (3 ft) of the touch pad. height.
  • Page 55 2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Obstacle Detection Features direction and open fully. The liftgate Manual Operation will remain open until it is activated If the liftgate encounters an obstacle Select OFF to manually operate the again or closed manually. during a power open or close cycle, liftgate.
  • Page 56: Power Assist Steps

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 To operate, kick your foot straight up liftgate by another method or in one swift motion under the center start the vehicle. The feature will of the rear bumper, then pull it back. be re-enabled. When closing the liftgate using this Caution feature, there will be a short delay.
  • Page 57: Vehicle Security

    2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows closed. The power assist steps will There are two other modes of Vehicle Security retract immediately if the vehicle operation: This vehicle has theft-deterrent starts moving. Deploy Mode: To extend both power features; however, they do not make Keep hands, children, pets, objects, assist steps for cleaning, press the vehicle impossible to steal.
  • Page 58 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Start the vehicle. Slow Flash: Alarm system is If the driver door is opened without armed. first unlocking with the RKE To avoid setting off the alarm by transmitter, the horn will chirp and accident: Arming the Alarm System the lights will flash to indicate Lock the vehicle after all...
  • Page 59: Immobilizer Operation

    2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Make sure there are no Intrusion Sensor and With the vehicle off, press obstructions blocking the Inclination Sensor the front overhead console to turn sensors in the front overhead off the feature. In addition to the standard console.
  • Page 60: Keyless Access

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 The vehicle is automatically the vehicle needs service. If the Immobilizer Operation immobilized when the vehicle is vehicle does start, the first key may (Keyless Access) turned off. be faulty. See your dealer. This vehicle has a passive The system is automatically It is possible for the immobilizer theft-deterrent system.
  • Page 61: Exterior Mirrors

    2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows The system has one or more passenger seats. See Starting the Exterior Mirrors transmitters matched to an Vehicle with a Low Transmitter immobilizer control unit in the under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convex Mirrors vehicle. Only a correctly matched System Operation (Key) on transmitter will start the vehicle.
  • Page 62: Power Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 Power Mirrors 4. Press either (1) or (2) again to Folding Mirrors deselect the mirror. The indicator Power Folding light goes off. Exterior Automatic Dimming Mirror If equipped, the driver outside mirror automatically adjusts for the glare of headlamps behind.
  • Page 63: Automatic Dimming Mirror

    2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Driving with the Blind Spot Mirrors Mirror The heated outside rearview mirrors Reset the power folding mirrors if: turn on when the rear window defogger is on. The mirrors are accidentally obstructed while folding.
  • Page 64: Interior Mirrors

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-31 vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors 1. When the approaching vehicle is mirror for a vehicle in the blind a long distance away, the image zone. Then, glance over your in the main mirror is small and Interior Rearview Mirrors shoulder to double check before near the inboard edge of the...
  • Page 65: Windows

    2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Dimming Child-View Mirror Windows Rearview Mirror Warning If equipped, automatic dimming reduces the glare of headlamps Never leave a child, a helpless from behind. The dimming feature adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, comes on when the vehicle is especially with the windows started.
  • Page 66: Power Windows

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-33 The vehicle aerodynamics are Express-Down Windows designed to improve fuel economy Windows that have the performance. This may result in a express-down feature allow the pulsing sound when either rear windows to be lowered without window is down and the front holding the switch.
  • Page 67 2-34 Keys, Doors, and Windows window will need to be window returns to normal operation In this mode, the window can still reprogrammed for the express-up once the obstacle or condition is close on an object in its path. Use feature to work.
  • Page 68: Roof

    Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-35 Sun Visors Roof Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of switch (2) to vent the sunroof. Sunroof Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold switch (1) until the sunroof reaches the desired position.
  • Page 69 2-36 Keys, Doors, and Windows If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
  • Page 70: Seats And Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-21 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-40 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-26 Airbag System Check .
  • Page 71: Head Restraints

    Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
  • Page 72: Seats And

    Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Center Seat have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
  • Page 73: Lumbar Adjustment

    Seats and Restraints If equipped, press and hold the Some vehicles are equipped with a control up to increase upper feature that activates a vibrating lumbar support and decrease pulse alert in the driver seat to help lower lumbar support. the driver avoid crashes.
  • Page 74: Memory Seats

    Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward Memory Seats to raise. Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
  • Page 75 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions If the Auto Memory Recall feature is 3. Immediately press and hold enabled in the vehicle until two beeps sound. To store positions to the 1 and 2 personalization menu, memory 1 buttons: Manually Recalling Memory or 2 positions are recalled in the 1.
  • Page 76: Heated And Cooled Front

    Seats and Restraints If recalling the exit position, RKE Transmitters are not labeled Easy exit recall automatically press and hold the appropriate with a number. If your memory seat activates when one of the following manual control for the exit position is stored to 1 or 2 but this occurs: feature not recalling for...
  • Page 77 Seats and Restraints The indicator light on the button Warning (Continued) comes on when this feature is on. Press the button once for the the seat that insulates against highest setting. With each press of heat, such as a blanket, cushion, the button, the seat will change to cover, or similar item.
  • Page 78: Rear Seats

    Seats and Restraints The heated or cooled seat indicator Rear Seats If equipped, the buttons are on the lights do not turn on during a remote rear of the center console. start. Heated Rear Seats Press to heat the left The temperature performance of an outboard or right outboard seat unoccupied seat may be reduced.
  • Page 79: Second Row Seats

    3-10 Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To return the seatback to the upright Manual Fold and Tumble position: Feature Reclining Seatbacks Warning To recline the seatback: Warning If either seatback is not locked, it Do not leave the second row seat could move forward in a sudden in a tumbled position while the stop or crash.
  • Page 80 Seats and Restraints 3-11 2. Lift the lever, on the outboard Caution (Continued) side of the seat, to release the seatback. belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1.
  • Page 81 3-12 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
  • Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Warning (Continued) Caution when the vehicle is in motion. Folding a rear seat with the safety People in the vehicle could be belts still fastened may cause injured in a sudden stop or crash. damage to the seat or the safety Be sure to return the seat to the belts.
  • Page 83: Third Row Seats

    3-14 Seats and Restraints Folding and Tumbling the Seat 2. Press the button (1) on the side To return the seat to the sitting from the Cargo Area trim of the cargo area to fold the position from the tumbled position: seatback.
  • Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Caution (Continued) belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. On third row seats (if equipped), the seatbacks can be folded to increase cargo space. Manual Operation To fold the seatback (if equipped): 4.
  • Page 85 3-16 Seats and Restraints The switches (1) can be used to fold or fold and tumble the second row seats from the cargo area. See Second Row Seats on page 3-10. Returning the Seatback to the Upright Position Manual Operation Warning If either seatback is not locked, it 1.
  • Page 86 Seats and Restraints 3-17 To return the seatback to the upright Automatic Operation Warning position: A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
  • Page 87: Safety Belts

    3-18 Seats and Restraints 2. Press and hold the switch (2) on 3. Reconnect the center safety belt Safety Belts the side trim of the cargo area to mini-latch to the mini-buckle. Do This section of the manual raise the seatback. not let it twist.
  • Page 88: Safety Belts

    Seats and Restraints 3-19 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously Questions and Answers About injured or killed. Do not allow Safety Belts passengers to ride in any area of the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle...
  • Page 89: How To Wear Safety Belts

    3-20 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts. able to take belt restraining forces.
  • Page 90: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Seats and Restraints 3-21 Lap-Shoulder Belt If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all All seating positions in the vehicle the way, the child restraint have a lap-shoulder belt except for locking feature may be engaged. the center front passenger position, If this happens, let the belt go if equipped, which has a lap belt.
  • Page 91 3-22 Seats and Restraints For front seating positions, if the 3. Push the latch plate into the webbing locks in the latch plate buckle until it clicks. If you find before it reaches the buckle, tilt that the latch plate will not go the latch plate flat to unlock.
  • Page 92: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster

    Seats and Restraints 3-23 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Push down on the release button to move the height adjuster to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt desired position. height adjuster for the driver and Move the adjuster up by pushing up front outboard passenger positions.
  • Page 93 3-24 Seats and Restraints Pretensioners work only once. If the shoulder belt, the comfort guide 1. Remove the guide from its pretensioners activate in a crash, positions the shoulder belt away storage clip on the interior trim the pretensioners and probably from the neck and head.
  • Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-25 Third Row Center Seating Position Comfort guides for the third row center seating position are available from your dealer. Instructions are included with the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not 4. Buckle, position, and release the twisted and it lies flat.
  • Page 95: Safety Belt Use During

    3-26 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone, crash.
  • Page 96: Safety Belt Extender

    Seats and Restraints 3-27 Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under around you, you should use it. impact forces.
  • Page 97: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    3-28 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a The vehicle has the following replaced. Crash airbags: New parts and repairs may be A frontal airbag for the driver. necessary even if the safety belt Warning system was not being used at the...
  • Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-29 The vehicle may have the following are also designed to help reduce Warning (Continued) airbag: the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate A front center airbag for the safety belts.
  • Page 99: Where Are The Airbags

    3-30 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) should sit as far back as possible how, see Older Children on while still maintaining control of page 3-42 or Infants and Young the vehicle. Children on page 3-44. Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the front center armrest or console in vehicles...
  • Page 100 Seats and Restraints 3-31 Driver Side Shown, Passenger The front outboard passenger If the vehicle has a front center Side Similar frontal airbag is in the passenger airbag, it is in the inboard side of the side instrument panel. driver seatback. The driver and front outboard passenger seat-mounted side impact airbags are in the side of the...
  • Page 101: When Should An Airbag

    3-32 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag Warning (Continued) Inflate? that person causing severe injury This vehicle is equipped with or even death. The path of an airbags. See Airbag System on inflating airbag must be kept page 3-28. Airbags are designed to clear.
  • Page 102: What Makes An Airbag

    Seats and Restraints 3-33 It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag, if equipped, roof-rail airbags are designed to direction of the impact, and how is designed to inflate in moderate to inflate during a rollover or in a quickly the vehicle slows down.
  • Page 103: How Does An Airbag

    3-34 Seats and Restraints How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many The parts of the airbag that come types of collisions, primarily into contact with you may be warm, Restrain? because the occupant's motion is but not too hot to touch. There may not toward those airbags.
  • Page 104: Passenger Sensing

    Seats and Restraints 3-35 crash. A new system will include Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) airbag modules and possibly other parts. The service manual problems following an airbag system, brake and steering for the vehicle covers the need deployment, you should seek systems, etc.
  • Page 105 3-36 Seats and Restraints certain conditions. No other airbag Warning is affected by the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child The passenger sensing system restraint can be seriously injured works with sensors that are part of or killed if the passenger frontal the front outboard passenger seat airbag inflates.
  • Page 106 Seats and Restraints 3-37 When the passenger sensing has outgrown child restraints should Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front wear a safety belt outboard passenger frontal airbag, properly whether or not there is Secure rear-facing child restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit an airbag for that person.
  • Page 107 3-38 Seats and Restraints If the On Indicator is Lit for a 4. Reinstall the child restraint 5. If, after reinstalling the child following the directions provided restraint and restarting the Child Restraint by the child restraint vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, The passenger sensing system is manufacturer and refer to turn the vehicle off.
  • Page 108 Seats and Restraints 3-39 If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Warning from the seat, such as blankets, Adult-Sized Occupant cushions, seat covers, seat If the front outboard passenger heaters, or seat massagers. airbag is turned off for an 3.
  • Page 109: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped

    3-40 Seats and Restraints A thick layer of additional material, Warning Warning such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as Stowing of articles under the For up to 10 seconds after the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat passenger seat or between the vehicle is turned off and the massagers can affect how well the...
  • Page 110: Airbag System Check

    Seats and Restraints 3-41 belts, airbag sensing and diagnostic could either prevent proper Airbag System Check module, steering wheel, instrument deployment of the passenger The airbag system does not need panel, any airbag module, ceiling or airbag(s) or prevent the passenger regularly scheduled maintenance or pillar garnish trim, overhead sensing system from properly...
  • Page 111: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash

    3-42 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
  • Page 112 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the Guides under Lap-Shoulder Belt on trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that page 3-21.
  • Page 113: Infants And Young

    3-44 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
  • Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-45 Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
  • Page 115 3-46 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
  • Page 116: Child Restraint Systems

    Seats and Restraints 3-47 Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
  • Page 117 3-48 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
  • Page 118: Where To Put The Restraint

    Seats and Restraints 3-49 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children age Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. front passenger airbag inflates availability in Canada, check with The vehicle may be equipped with a and the passenger seat is in a Transport Canada or the Provincial...
  • Page 119: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    3-50 Seats and Restraints assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. The LATCH system is Warning additional passengers or child designed to make installation of a restraints. Adjacent seating child restraint easier. A child in a child restraint in the positions should not be used if the In order to use the LATCH system in center front seat can be badly child restraint prevents access to or...
  • Page 120 Seats and Restraints 3-51 Make sure to follow the instructions Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor that came with the child restraint, and also the instructions in this manual. When installing a child restraint with a top tether, you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint.
  • Page 121 3-52 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
  • Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-53 To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol is near the top tether anchors for second row seats. For third row seats (if equipped), the top tether anchor symbol is on the Third Row Seat flipper panel.
  • Page 123 3-54 Seats and Restraints the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint system secured in a rear seating position.
  • Page 124 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Warning (Continued) Warning Caution anchors, or use the vehicle safety Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH belts to secure the restraint, or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the following the instructions that wrapped around their neck.
  • Page 125 3-56 Seats and Restraints This system is designed to make 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. the seat. the top tether according to When using lower anchors, do not your child restraint 1.3.
  • Page 126 Seats and Restraints 3-57 If the position you are using If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a head does not have a head has an adjustable head restraint and you are using restraint and you are using restraint and you are using a single tether, route the...
  • Page 127 3-58 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using move it side to side and back 3. When the child restraint is has a fixed head restraint and forth. There should be no removed, reinstall the head and you are using a single more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of restraint before the seating tether, route the tether...
  • Page 128: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Seats and Restraints 3-59 Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Center Front Seat) Warning Warning A crash can damage the LATCH A child in a child restraint in the system in the vehicle. A damaged center front seat can be badly LATCH system may not properly injured or killed by the frontal secure the child restraint,...
  • Page 129 3-60 Seats and Restraints If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-50 for how and child restraint when and as the where to install the child restraint instructions say.
  • Page 130 Seats and Restraints 3-61 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 131: (Front Passenger Seat)

    3-62 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top seating position is used. See Head Never put a rear-facing child seat in tether, follow the child restraint Restraint Removal and the front. This is because the risk to manufacturer s instructions Reinstallation under Lower Anchors the rear-facing child is so great if the...
  • Page 132 Seats and Restraints 3-63 the instructions that come with the 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run Warning (Continued) child restraint say that the top strap the lap and shoulder portions of must be anchored. the vehicle's safety belt through will not deploy under some or around the restraint.
  • Page 133 3-64 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 134 Seats and Restraints 3-65 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side to side and back and forth.
  • Page 135 3-66 Seats and Restraints NOTES...
  • Page 136: Storage

    Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio, press and hold to open. Compartments There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Press and hold again to close.
  • Page 137: Center Console Storage

    Storage To remove the cupholder for Armrest Storage Center Console Storage cleaning, press together the front For vehicles with a rear seat top center of the cupholder and pull armrest, pull the loop at the top of out from the chrome ring. the armrest down to access the cupholders.
  • Page 138: Additional Storage Features

    Storage Additional Storage 2. Let the cover move forward to 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to the full retracted position. make sure it is secure. Features To remove the cover: On long wheelbase models there are two cover positions. The slots 1.
  • Page 139: Roof Rack System

    Storage Roof Rack System Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 100 kg Load Limits on page 9-14. If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp...
  • Page 140 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Information Displays Gauge ..... . 5-16 Driver Information Controls Voltmeter Gauge ... . . 5-16 Center (DIC) .
  • Page 141: Instruments And Controls

    Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages ..5-41 Controls Power Tilt and Telescope Steering Vehicle Reminder Wheel Messages ....5-42 Steering Wheel Washer Fluid Messages .
  • Page 142: Steering Wheel Controls

    Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls The steering wheel takes about INT (Intermittent Wipes): Turn three minutes to start heating. FRONT band up for more The infotainment system can be frequent wipes or down for less operated by using the steering Horn frequent wipes.
  • Page 143 Instruments and Controls sensitivity to moisture. When turned FRONT is then moved to off, the wipers operate as timed OFF before the driver door is intermittent wipers and can be opened or within 10 minutes, the adjusted for more or less frequent wipers will restart and move to the wipes.
  • Page 144: Rear Window Wiper

    Instruments and Controls With Rainsense, if the transmission released, additional wipes may ON (Rear Wipes): Turns on the is in N (Neutral) and the vehicle occur depending on how long the rear wiper. speed is very slow, the wipers will windshield washer had been REAR (Rear Wiper Wash): automatically stop at the base of the...
  • Page 145: Compass

    Instruments and Controls The wiper operations return to Compass Clock normal when the transmission is no The vehicle may have a compass Setting the Time and Date with longer in N (Neutral) or the vehicle display on the Driver Information speed has increased.
  • Page 146: Power Outlets

    Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: Auto Set requires an OnStar Power Outlets subscription. 1. Select SETTINGS from the Accessory power outlets can be Home Page, then select Time If auto timing is set, the time used to plug in electrical equipment, and Date.
  • Page 147 Instruments and Controls One on the rear of the center vehicle, and the vehicle may not Caution armrest storage. start. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-20 or Ignition One in the third row seat area on Leaving electrical equipment Positions (Keyless Access) on the driver side.
  • Page 148 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for Caution on to show it is in use. The light the following, and may not work comes on when the ignition is in properly if they are plugged in: Hanging heavy equipment from ON/RUN, equipment requiring less...
  • Page 149: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators

    5-10 Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
  • Page 150: Instrument Cluster

    Instruments and Controls 5-11 Instrument Cluster English Shown, Metric Similar...
  • Page 151 5-12 Instruments and Controls Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu from the favorites, or change the selected Driver Information phone source. If there is an active There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be call, mute the phone or switch to in the center of the instrument viewed.
  • Page 152: Speedometer

    Instruments and Controls 5-13 Speedometer Info Pages: Press while Info Caution Pages is displayed to enter the Info The speedometer shows the Pages menu and select the items to If the engine is operated with the vehicle's speed in either kilometers be displayed in the Info app.
  • Page 153: Fuel Gauge

    5-14 Instruments and Controls It takes a little more or less fuel Fuel Gauge When the ignition is on, the fuel to fill up than the gauge gauge indicates about how much indicated. For example, the fuel is left in the tank. gauge may have indicated the There is an arrow near the fuel tank was half full, but it actually...
  • Page 154: Engine Oil Pressure

    Instruments and Controls 5-15 Engine Oil Pressure PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on Gauge page 5-34 and Engine Oil on page 10-6. Caution Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine. Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine.
  • Page 155: Engine Coolant Temperature

    5-16 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Voltmeter Gauge Temperature Gauge English This gauge measures the temperature of the vehicle's engine When the ignition is on, this gauge Metric coolant. indicates the battery voltage. While driving under normal When the engine is running, this operating conditions, if the needle gauge shows the condition of the moves into the red warning area,...
  • Page 156: Safety Belt Reminders

    Instruments and Controls 5-17 voltmeter gauge may also read Readings outside the normal times if the driver remains or lower when in fuel economy mode. operating range indicate a possible becomes unbuckled while the This is normal. problem in the electrical system. vehicle is moving.
  • Page 157: Airbag Readiness Light

    5-18 Instruments and Controls cycle continues several times if the and diagnostic module. For more Warning (Continued) passenger remains or becomes information on the airbag system, unbuckled while the vehicle is see Airbag System on page 3-28. without a crash. To help avoid moving.
  • Page 158: Charging System Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-19 If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that the front If the airbag readiness light ever outboard passenger frontal airbag is comes on and stays on, it means allowed to inflate.
  • Page 159: Malfunction

    5-20 Instruments and Controls a check to show the light is working. are at acceptable levels, helping to assists the service technician in It should go out when the engine is maintain a clean environment. The correctly diagnosing any started. malfunction indicator lamp comes malfunction.
  • Page 160 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Avoid hard accelerations. improperly installed. A loose or Caution (Continued) missing fuel cap allows fuel to Avoid steep uphill grades. evaporate into the atmosphere. (TPC) can affect the vehicle's If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap amount of cargo being hauled as emission controls and can cause properly installed should turn the...
  • Page 161: Brake System Warning

    5-22 Instruments and Controls diagnostic tools to fix any The vehicle may not pass system readiness, your dealer mechanical or electrical problems inspection if: can prepare the vehicle for that might have developed. inspection. The malfunction indicator lamp is on with the engine running, or if Emissions Inspection and Brake System Warning the light does not come on when...
  • Page 162: Antilock Brake System (Abs)

    Instruments and Controls 5-23 This light should come on briefly If the light does not come on, have it Warning when the engine is started. If it does fixed so it will be ready to warn if not come on then, have it fixed so it there is a problem.
  • Page 163: Tow/Haul Mode Light

    5-24 Instruments and Controls Tow/Haul Mode Light If it does not come on, have the Traction Off Light vehicle serviced. This light is green if LDW is on and ready to operate. This light changes to amber and flashes to indicate that the lane marking has been crossed without using a turn signal in that direction.
  • Page 164: Stabilitrak ® Off Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-25 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-44. Tire Pressure Light This light comes on briefly while starting the engine.
  • Page 165: Low Fuel Warning Light

    5-26 Instruments and Controls A Driver Information Center (DIC) This light is near the fuel gauge and If the light stays on and the engine tire pressure message may also comes on briefly when the ignition is does not start, there could be a display.
  • Page 166: Front Fog Lamp Light

    Instruments and Controls 5-27 Front Fog Lamp Light Lamps On Reminder Adaptive Cruise Control Light This light is white when the Adaptive For vehicles with fog lamps, this This light comes on when the Cruise Control (ACC, if equipped) is light comes on when the fog lamps exterior lamps are in use.
  • Page 167: Information Displays

    5-28 Instruments and Controls Information Displays : Press to move up or 5. Press to move through down in a list. In the main view, you the list of possible information can press up and down to move displays. Driver Information between different info app pages.
  • Page 168 Instruments and Controls 5-29 This also shows the approximate Oil Life: Shows an estimate of the the Oil Life display is active. See average liters per 100 kilometers oil's remaining useful life. Engine Oil Life System on (L/100 km) or miles per If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is page 10-9.
  • Page 169 5-30 Instruments and Controls cylinders the vehicle is running on. and the timer is running. To reset OUTPUT shows the power output to ® See Active Fuel Management the trailer anytime a trailer with the timer to zero, press and hold page 9-30.
  • Page 170: Vehicle Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-31 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC On some vehicles, this message indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START displays if there is a problem with some action that may be needed to VEHICLE the battery charging system.
  • Page 171: Brake System Messages

    5-32 Instruments and Controls Brake System Messages When this message displays, power Cruise Control Messages is no longer available to the trailer BRAKE FLUID LOW ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET brakes. TO XXX This message is displayed when the As soon as it is safe to do so, brake fluid level is low.
  • Page 172: Door Ajar Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-33 FRONT RADAR BLOCKED SERVICE ADAPTIVE CRUISE obstructions, and close the door again. Check to see if the message SEE OWNERS MANUAL CONTROL still appears on the DIC. This message can display when: If this message displays, take the HOOD OPEN vehicle to your dealer to repair the The radar is not clean.
  • Page 173: Engine Oil Messages

    5-34 Instruments and Controls added strain on a hot engine, the air ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL LOW ADD OIL conditioning compressor ENGINE On some vehicles, this message automatically turns off. When the displays when the engine oil level This message displays and a chime coolant temperature returns to may be too low.
  • Page 174: Engine Power Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-35 possible and have the vehicle this message stays on, the vehicle atmosphere. A few driving trips with serviced by your dealer. See Engine should be taken to your dealer for the cap properly installed should Oil on page 10-6. service as soon as possible.
  • Page 175: Lamp Messages

    5-36 Instruments and Controls See Starting the Vehicle with a Low REPLACE BATTERY IN AUTOMATIC COLLISION PREP Transmitter Battery under Remote REMOTE KEY REDUCED Keyless Entry (RKE) System This message displays when the This message displays when the Operation (Key) on page 2-5 or battery in the RKE transmitter needs Active Emergency Braking System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  • Page 176 Instruments and Controls 5-37 entire front and/or rear of the Collision Alert (FCA), and the Active SERVICE AUTOMATIC vehicle. For cleaning Emergency Braking System may not COLLISION PREP instructions, see Exterior Care work or may not work as well. If this message displays, take the on page 10-86.
  • Page 177: Ride Control System

    5-38 Instruments and Controls SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF activate during heavy rain or due to The vehicle is safe to drive; road spray. The vehicle does not however, you do not have the This message indicates that the need service. For cleaning, see benefit of StabiliTrak, so reduce driver has turned the Lane Change "Washing the Vehicle"...
  • Page 178: Airbag System Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-39 If an engine or vehicle-related STABILITRAK INITIALIZING STABILITRAK OFF problem has been detected and This message may come on if the This message displays when the the vehicle needs service. See StabiliTrak system has not fully StabiliTrak system has been turned your dealer.
  • Page 179: Steering System

    5-40 Instruments and Controls vehicle to your dealer before turning SERVICE POWER STEERING TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE off the engine. See Immobilizer This message displays when there If equipped with the Tire Pressure Operation (Keyless Access) on is a problem with electric power Monitor System (TPMS), this page 2-27 or Immobilizer Operation steering.
  • Page 180: Transmission Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-41 pressure message appears on the 4WD SHIFT IN PROGRESS See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-36, DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have Automatic Transmission on This message will display while the the tire pressures checked and set page 9-31, and Cruise Control on four-wheel-drive system is shifting.
  • Page 181 5-42 Instruments and Controls message appears, stop as soon as TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW VEHICLE IN 4WD LOW possible and turn off the vehicle. TO XXX This message will display if the Make sure the key is in the LOCK/ vehicle is driven in 4 for about If a four-wheel drive shift out of 4 is OFF position for at least...
  • Page 182: Washer Fluid Messages

    Instruments and Controls 5-43 There is a short in the wiring to TRAILER CONNECTED Washer Fluid Messages the electric trailer brakes. On vehicles with the Integrated WASHER FLUID LOW ADD When this message displays, power Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, FLUID is no longer available to the trailer this message displays briefly when...
  • Page 183: Vehicle Personalization

    5-44 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Menus Language (Language) The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Personalization be available: the available language(s). Use the audio system controls to Time and Date The selected language will display access the personalization menus on the system, and voice Language (Language)
  • Page 184 Instruments and Controls 5-45 Teen Driver (If Equipped) Select Off or On. Key Registration This allows the key to be registered. Press and the following may Teen Driver Speed Limiter See Register or Unregister a Key display: If equipped, this allows the in Teen Driver in the infotainment View Report Card maximum speed limit of the vehicle...
  • Page 185 5-46 Instruments and Controls Number of Favorites Shown Maximum Startup Volume Climate and Air Quality Press to set the number of favorites This feature sets the maximum Select the Climate and Air Quality to display. startup volume. If the vehicle is menu and the following may display: started and the volume is greater Select the desired number or select...
  • Page 186 Instruments and Controls 5-47 Select Off or On. Select Beeps or Safety Alert Seat. Park Assist This allows the feature to be turned Auto Rear Defog Auto Collision Preparation on or off. See Assistance Systems If equipped, this feature will This feature will turn on or off the for Parking or Backing on automatically turn on the rear...
  • Page 187 5-48 Instruments and Controls Easy Exit Options Reverse Tilt Mirror Lighting Chime Volume When on and the front wiper is on, Select the Lighting menu and the the driver and/or passenger mirrors following may display: Reverse Tilt Mirror will tilt downward when the vehicle Vehicle Locator Lights Auto Mirror Folding is shifted to R (Reverse) to improve...
  • Page 188 Instruments and Controls 5-49 Auto Door Unlock Remote Lock, Unlock, Start Remote Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock This allows selection of which doors Select Remote Lock, Unlock, Start and the following may display: will unlock when pressing on the Unlocked Door Anti-Lockout RKE transmitter.
  • Page 189 5-50 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Lock Pair New Device Voice This allows passive locking to be Select to pair a new device. See Select and the following may turned on or off and selects Pairing in Infotainment Controls display: feedback.
  • Page 190 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Mode Rear Cross Traffic Alert Restore Radio Settings Select to change the display of the Select to turn Off or On. This allows selection to restore infotainment system. radio settings. Rear Park Assist Symbols Select Auto, Day, or Night. Select Restore or Cancel.
  • Page 191: Universal Remote System

    5-52 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
  • Page 192 Instruments and Controls 5-53 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
  • Page 193: Universal Remote System Operation

    5-54 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
  • Page 194 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
  • Page 195 5-56 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
  • Page 196 Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-7 Exit Lighting ....6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
  • Page 197: Exterior Lamps Off

    Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, 10 minutes after the ignition is Headlamp High/ the off position will only work when turned off. When the headlamps are Low-Beam Changer the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will stay on for (Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Automatically...
  • Page 198: Daytime Running

    Lighting The exterior lamp control is to pass. It works even if the Automatic Headlamp in AUTO. headlamps are in the automatic System position. The transmission is not in When the exterior lamp control is P (Park). To use it, pull the turn signal lever set to AUTO and it is dark enough toward you, then release it.
  • Page 199: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Lighting If the vehicle is started in a dark in AUTO, the headlamps, parking (Hazard Warning Flashers): garage, the automatic headlamp lamps, and other exterior lamps Press this button to make the front system comes on immediately. If it come on. The transition time for the and rear turn signal lamps flash on is light outside when the vehicle lamps coming on varies based on...
  • Page 200: Fog Lamps

    Lighting Raise or lower the lever for less Driver Information Center (DIC). To (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the than one second until the arrow turn the chime and message off, fog lamps on or off. A light will come starts to flash to signal a lane move the turn signal lever to the off on in the instrument cluster.
  • Page 201: Interior Lighting

    Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Control There are dome lamps in the There are reading lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. if equipped. To operate, the ignition must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY To change the dome lamp settings, This feature controls the brightness...
  • Page 202: Lighting Features

    Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps come on The vehicle has an illuminated entry when the key is removed from the feature. ignition. The exterior lamps and When a door is opened, the dome interior lamps remain on after the lamps and puddle lamps come on if...
  • Page 203: Battery Load Management

    Lighting Battery Load enough at idle to produce all the that the driver reduce the electrical power that is needed for very high loads as much as possible. See Management electrical loads. Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5-31. The vehicle has Electric Power A high electrical load occurs when Management (EPM), which...
  • Page 204: Introduction

    Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
  • Page 205 Infotainment System NOTES...
  • Page 206: Air Vents

    Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls Systems 4. Fan Control Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 5. Defrost Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System System ..... . 8-1 6.
  • Page 207 Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Press AUTO to return to automatic cool the vehicle faster, recirculation operation. Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in Driver and Passenger warm weather. The system automatically controls Temperature Control: The the fan speed, air delivery, air The recirculation light will not come temperature can be adjusted...
  • Page 208 Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the and the air conditioning compressor inside the vehicle. When high automatic operation and the system will run, unless the outside humidity is detected, the climate goes into manual mode. Press temperature is close to freezing. control system may adjust to AUTO to return to automatic outside air supply and turn on the...
  • Page 209 Climate Controls except rear temperature are Remote Start Climate Control Caution manually adjusted, this cancels full Operation automatic operation. If equipped with the remote start Using a razor blade or sharp feature, the climate control system Fan Control: Press up or down to object to clear the inside rear will come on when the vehicle is increase or decrease the rear...
  • Page 210: Rear Climate Control System

    Climate Controls There is also an exterior Automatic Operation temperature sensor behind the front AUTO: Press AUTO to control the grille. This sensor reads the outside inside temperature, air delivery, and air temperature and helps maintain fan speed. A is indicated in the the temperature inside the vehicle.
  • Page 211: Air Vents

    Climate Controls MODE (Air Delivery Mode Air Vents Operation Tips Control): Press to change the Clear away any ice, snow, Adjustable air vents are in the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. or leaves from the air inlets at center and on the side of the Repeatedly press the button until the base of the windshield that...
  • Page 212: Passenger Compartment Air Filter

    Climate Controls Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter The filter reduces the dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside air that is pulled into the vehicle. The filter should be replaced as part of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on 1.
  • Page 213 Climate Controls 4. Release the two tabs holding the directly to the atmosphere is harmful service door. Open the service to the environment and may also door and remove the old filter. create unsafe conditions based on inhalation, combustion, frostbite, 5.
  • Page 214: Driving And Operating

    Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-24 Ride Control Systems Engine Heater ....9-26 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Retained Accessory...
  • Page 215: Driving Information

    Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-69 distractions.
  • Page 216: Defensive Driving

    Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
  • Page 217: Steering

    Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time, power There are some situations when normally but do not pump the assist may be reduced.
  • Page 218: Loss Of Control

    Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering Skid The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to too much speed or steering in a off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such curve causes tires to slip and shoulder while driving.
  • Page 219 Driving and Operating One of the best ways for successful To gain more ground clearance if Warning (Continued) off-road driving is to control the needed, it may be necessary to speed. remove the front fascia lower air passengers can be struck by dam.
  • Page 220 Driving and Operating Environmental Concerns Warning (Continued) Warning Always use established trails, roads, and areas that have been cause a rollover. You could be Driving to the top of a hill at high set aside for public off-road injured or killed. Do not drive on speed can cause an accident.
  • Page 221 Driving and Operating If you cannot make it up the Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) hill, back straight down the hill. P (Park). This is because the cause loss of control and you or Never back down a hill in N (Neutral) position on the others could be injured or killed.
  • Page 222 Driving and Operating up or down might be too steep to Traction is reduced on hard packed Warning drive across. Driving across an snow and ice and it is easy to lose incline puts more weight on the control. Reduce vehicle speed when Getting out of the vehicle on the downhill wheels, which could driving on hard packed snow...
  • Page 223: Driving On Wet Roads

    9-10 Driving and Operating After Off-Road Driving Warning (Continued) Warning Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or ground from under your tires. Wet brakes can cause crashes. chassis, or under the hood. These Traction could be lost, and the They might not work as well in a accumulations can be a fire hazard.
  • Page 224: Hill And Mountain Roads

    Driving and Operating 9-11 Turn off cruise control. Hydroplaning Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads can build up under the vehicle's Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) Driving on steep hills or through tires so they actually ride on the or with the ignition off is mountains is different than driving water.
  • Page 225: Winter Driving

    9-12 Driving and Operating Tie a red cloth to an outside Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when mirror. on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-41. Warning Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for...
  • Page 226: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you...
  • Page 227: Vehicle Load Limits

    9-14 Driving and Operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Vehicle Load Limits the forward and reverse directions It is very important to know how causes a rocking motion that could much weight your vehicle can free the vehicle. If that does not get carry.
  • Page 228 Driving and Operating 9-15 (B-pillar). With the driver door the front and rear axles. See Warning (Continued) open, you will find the label Certification/Tire Label later in attached below the door lock this section. vehicle handles. This could post (striker). The tire and cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct loading information label shows...
  • Page 229 9-16 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
  • Page 230 Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers, The GVWR includes the weight and cargo should never exceed of the vehicle, all occupants, your vehicle's capacity weight. fuel, and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
  • Page 231 9-18 Driving and Operating The label will help you decide Warning Warning how much cargo and installed equipment your truck can carry. Do not load the vehicle any Things you put inside the heavier than the Gross vehicle can strike and injure Using heavier suspension Vehicle Weight Rating people in a sudden stop or...
  • Page 232: Starting And Operating

    Driving and Operating 9-19 There is also important loading Starting and Caution (Continued) information for off-road driving in Operating this manual. See Loading Your broken in. Hard stops with Vehicle for Off-Road Driving new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In under Off-Road Driving on premature wear and earlier page 9-5.
  • Page 233: Adjustable Throttle And Brake

    9-20 Driving and Operating Adjustable Throttle and Press the switch to the left to move Ignition Positions (Key the pedals closer to your body. Brake Pedal Access) Press the switch to the right to move the pedals away. If equipped, the position of the throttle and brake pedals can be Before you start driving, fully press changed.
  • Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-21 Accessory Power (RAP) will remain If the vehicle must be shut off in an Warning active. See Retained Accessory emergency: Power (RAP) on page 9-27. 1. Brake using a firm and steady Turning off the vehicle while This position locks the ignition and pressure.
  • Page 235 9-22 Driving and Operating 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This 4 (START): This is the position that Vehicles with Keyless Access have position lets things like the radio starts the engine. When the engine pushbutton starting. and the windshield wipers operate starts, release the key. The ignition Pressing the button cycles it through while the engine is off.
  • Page 236 Driving and Operating 9-23 If the vehicle is in P (Park), the turned off center. If this happens, 4. Set the parking brake. See ignition will turn off, and Retained the vehicle may not start. Move the Parking Brake on page 9-42. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain steering wheel from left to right active.
  • Page 237: Access)

    9-24 Driving and Operating The ignition will switch from ACC/ The instruments and audio systems Caution ACCESSORY to OFF after will operate as they do in ON/RUN, five minutes to prevent battery but the vehicle will not be able to be If you add electrical parts or rundown.
  • Page 238 Driving and Operating 9-25 Driver Information Center (DIC), 2. If the engine does not start after Starting Procedure (Keyless hold the ignition switch in the five to 10 seconds, especially Access) START position to continue in very cold weather (below 1.
  • Page 239: Engine Heater

    9-26 Driving and Operating starts briefly but then stops 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Caution again, do the same thing. This electrical cord. The cord is by clears the extra gasoline from the left front fender, next to the Cranking the engine for long the engine.
  • Page 240: Retained Accessory

    Driving and Operating 9-27 The length of time the heater should Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the function. An ungrounded vehicle. Possible heater cord area where you will be parking the outlet could cause an electric and thermostat damage could vehicle for the best advice on this.
  • Page 241: Shifting Into Park

    9-28 Driving and Operating door is opened. The radio continues Leaving the Vehicle with the Warning (Continued) to work for up to 10 minutes or until Engine Running the driver door is opened. case is in a drive gear. If towing a Warning trailer, see Driving Characteristics Shifting Into Park...
  • Page 242: Shifting Out Of Park

    Driving and Operating 9-29 If you have to leave the vehicle with When you are ready to drive, move The shift lock release is always the engine running, be sure the the shift lever out of P (Park) before functional except in the case of an vehicle is in P (Park) and the you release the parking brake.
  • Page 243: Parking Over Things

    9-30 Driving and Operating Parking over Things When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust as cruising at a constant vehicle That Burn speed, the system will operate in Warning the half cylinder mode, allowing the Warning vehicle to achieve better fuel Engine exhaust contains carbon economy.
  • Page 244: Automatic Transmission

    Driving and Operating 9-31 Running the Vehicle Automatic Warning (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic in the vehicle body from engine running. shift lever position indicator within damage or aftermarket If the vehicle is left with the engine the instrument cluster.
  • Page 245 9-32 Driving and Operating increase in the effort to shift out of Caution Warning P (Park). See Torque Lock under Shifting Into Park on page 9-28. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the Shifting into a drive gear while the vehicle is moving forward could engine is running at high speed is Warning damage the transmission.
  • Page 246 Driving and Operating 9-33 D (Drive): This position is for The vehicle has a shift stabilization vehicle is being used, such as with normal driving. It provides the best feature that adjusts the transmission a heavy load or when the fuel economy.
  • Page 247: Manual Mode

    9-34 Driving and Operating To disable or enable Normal Mode while driving downhill or towing a Caution (Continued) Grade Braking within the current trailer by letting you select a desired ignition key cycle, press and hold range of gears. may damage the transmission. the Tow/Haul button for To use this feature: The repair will not be covered by...
  • Page 248 Driving and Operating 9-35 cannot be used until the plus/minus Gear before shifting from D button on the shift lever is used to (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) change to the range. Range after shifting from D In vehicles with gasoline engines, (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) when the shift lever is moved from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a...
  • Page 249: Tow/Haul Mode

    9-36 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode button. When the Tow/Haul Mode is released, the requested mode enabled, a light on the instrument change is made. A DIC message is cluster will come on. displayed. See Transmission Messages on page 5-41. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 5-24 and Hill and Mountain See Towing Equipment on...
  • Page 250: Drive Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-37 Drive Systems Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Four-Wheel Drive Shifting the transfer case to Control on page 9-44. N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle If equipped, four-wheel drive to roll even if the transmission is Two Speed Automatic engages the front axle for extra...
  • Page 251 9-38 Driving and Operating ignition is turned on and one will 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use Shifting into 4 will turn Traction stay on. If the lights display for driving on most streets and Control and StabiliTrak off. See momentarily when the ignition is in highways.
  • Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-39 To shift into 4 : case will shift to 4 . Turn the knob Caution to 4 to display the indicator. With 1. The ignition must be in ON/RUN the vehicle moving less than 5 km/h Shifting the transmission into gear and the vehicle must be stopped (3 mph), and the transmission in...
  • Page 253 9-40 Driving and Operating 4. Shift the transmission to 9. Place the transmission shift Single Speed Automatic N (Neutral). lever in P (Park). See Transfer Case Recreational Vehicle Towing on 5. Shift the transfer case to 2 . page 10-81. 6.
  • Page 254: Antilock Brake

    Driving and Operating 9-41 indicator, turn the knob to another driving conditions. This setting Brakes position so that it matches the provides slightly lower fuel economy actual transfer case setting. If no than 2 . Antilock Brake lights display, take the vehicle to System (ABS) 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use your dealer for service.
  • Page 255: Parking Brake

    9-42 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
  • Page 256: Brake Assist

    Driving and Operating 9-43 Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is Vehicles with StabiliTrak have an Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in HSA feature, which may be useful can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a and cause premature wear or...
  • Page 257: Ride Control Systems

    9-44 Driving and Operating also apply the trailer brakes. It will Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the not activate if the vehicle is in a driver in keeping the vehicle on the drive gear and facing downhill or if intended path.
  • Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-45 Turn on and stay on when either See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on Turning the Systems Off system is not working. page 9-13 and Turning the and On Systems Off and On later in this If either system fails to turn on or to section.
  • Page 259: Magnetic Ride Control

    9-46 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak will automatically turn on position of the vehicle. The press and release the button. The if the vehicle exceeds 56 km/h controller then sends signals to traction off light displayed in the (35 mph). Traction control will each shock absorber to instrument cluster will turn off.
  • Page 260: Automatic Level Control

    Driving and Operating 9-47 Automatic Level Control activated when the ignition key is Cruise Control turned to ON/RUN and will The automatic level control rear automatically adjust vehicle height suspension is available on light-duty Warning thereafter. The system may exhaust vehicles and comes as a part of the (lower vehicle height) for up to Cruise control can be dangerous...
  • Page 261 9-48 Driving and Operating ® This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic (Cancel): Press to disengage 6-speed automatic transmission. cruise control without erasing the See Grade Braking under Tow/ set speed from memory. Haul Mode on page 9-36 for an Setting Cruise Control explanation of how cruise control interacts with the Range Selection is on when not in use, SET or...
  • Page 262 Driving and Operating 9-49 To increase vehicle speed in The cruise control indicator on the The speedometer reading can be small increments, briefly press instrument cluster turns green after displayed in either English or metric +RES. For each press, the cruise control has been set to the units.
  • Page 263: Adaptive Cruise Control

    9-50 Driving and Operating downhill, Cruise Grade Braking Ending Cruise Control your path, moving in the same helps maintain the driver selected direction. If no vehicle is detected in There are four ways to end cruise speed. your path, ACC works like regular control: cruise control.
  • Page 264 Driving and Operating 9-51 Warning Warning (Continued) ACC has limited braking ability Do not use Adaptive Cruise and may not have time to slow Control when: the vehicle down enough to avoid On winding and hilly roads or a collision with another vehicle when the sensors are you are following.
  • Page 265 9-52 Driving and Operating 4. Remove foot from the To begin using ACC again, press (Cancel): Press to disengage accelerator. +RES on the steering wheel. The ACC without erasing the selected vehicle returns to the previous set set speed. After ACC is set, it may immediately speed.
  • Page 266 Driving and Operating 9-53 To increase vehicle speed in Press and hold SET until the cluster. Subsequent presses cycle small increments, briefly press desired lower speed is reached, button through three +RES. For each press, the then release it. settings: Far, Medium, or Near. The vehicle goes to the next 1 km/h To decrease the vehicle speed in gap setting will be maintained until it...
  • Page 267 9-54 Driving and Operating Alerting the Driver Approaching and Following a lights will come on. The automatic Vehicle braking may feel or sound different than if the brakes were applied manually. This is normal. Stationary or Very Slow-Moving Objects Warning If ACC is engaged, driver action The vehicle ahead symbol is in the may be required when ACC cannot...
  • Page 268 Driving and Operating 9-55 ACC Automatically Disengages ACC Override Warning (Continued) ACC may automatically disengage If using the accelerator pedal while and the driver will need to manually ACC is active, a warning message accelerates up to the set speed, apply the brakes to slow the in the DIC will indicate that especially when following a...
  • Page 269 9-56 Driving and Operating ACC may operate differently in a Other Vehicle Lane Changes sharp curve. It may reduce the vehicle speed if the curve is too sharp. ACC may detect a vehicle that is not in your lane and apply the brakes.
  • Page 270: Driver Assistance Systems

    Driving and Operating 9-57 Do not use ACC when driving on Cleaning the Sensing System Driver Assistance steep hills or when towing a trailer. The radar sensor on the front of the Systems ACC will not detect a vehicle in the vehicle can become blocked by lane while driving on steep hills.
  • Page 271: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing

    9-58 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat Rear Vision Camera (RVC) Warning (Continued) Some driver assistance features When the vehicle is shifted into alert the driver of obstacles by R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Under many conditions, these beeping.
  • Page 272 Driving and Operating 9-59 Displayed images may be farther or Warning (Continued) closer than they appear. The area displayed is limited and objects that may result in injury, death, are close to either corner of the or vehicle damage. Always check bumper or under the bumper do not behind and around the vehicle display.
  • Page 273 9-60 Driving and Operating the front or rear depending on Warning object location, or both sides of the Safety Alert Seat will pulse five The parking assist system does times. Beeps for FPA are higher not detect children, pedestrians, pitched than for RPA. bicyclists, animals, or objects Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) located below the bumper or that...
  • Page 274: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)

    Driving and Operating 9-61 Turning the Features On or Off parking assist to work properly with approaching a vehicle ahead too a small item attached to the trailer quickly, FCA provides a red flashing hitch. Turn off parking assist when alert on the windshield and rapidly towing a trailer.
  • Page 275 9-62 Driving and Operating Detecting the Vehicle Ahead Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) warning with enough time to help or ice, or if the windshield is avoid a crash. FCA does not warn damaged. It may also not detect a of pedestrians, animals, signs, vehicle on winding or hilly roads, guardrails, bridges, construction or in conditions that can limit...
  • Page 276 Driving and Operating 9-63 Alert Seat will pulse five times. setting on the DIC. Additional button vehicles, or shadows. These alerts When this Collision Alert occurs, the presses will change this setting. The are normal operation and the brake system may prepare for driver chosen setting will remain until it is vehicle does not need service.
  • Page 277: System

    9-64 Driving and Operating Collision Preparation (ACP) System. Warning (Continued) Warning These systems can provide a boost to braking or automatically brake the flow of traffic. If this occurs, take ACP is an emergency crash vehicle to help avoid or lessen the your foot off the brake pedal and preparation feature and is not severity of crashes when driving in a...
  • Page 278: Side Blind Zone

    Driving and Operating 9-65 Automatic Braking may slow the Warning (Continued) Warning vehicle to a complete stop to try to avoid a potential crash. The vehicle Complete attention is always Using the Automatic Collision will only hold at a stop briefly. A firm required while driving, and you Preparation System while towing press of the accelerator pedal will...
  • Page 279: Lane Change Alert (Lca)

    9-66 Driving and Operating the Lane Change Alert system, read approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) Warning (Continued) the entire Lane Change Alert and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. The section before using this feature. Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) changing lanes may result in warning area starts at approximately injury, death, or vehicle damage.
  • Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-67 LCA can be disabled through vehicle, such as a trailer, bicycle, vehicle personalization using the or object extending out to either side Side Blind Zone Alert option. See of the vehicle. Attached objects may Collision/Detection Systems under also interfere with the detection of Vehicle Personalization on vehicles.
  • Page 281: Lane Departure

    9-68 Driving and Operating after cleaning both sides of the sensor to detect the lane markings Warning (Continued) vehicle toward the rear corners of at speeds of 56 km/h (35 mph) or the vehicle, see your dealer. greater. If LDW only detects lane If the LCA displays do not light up markings on one side of the road, Warning...
  • Page 282: Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-69 If the LDW system is not functioning Fuel properly when lane markings are Use of the recommended fuel is an clearly visible, cleaning the important part of the proper windshield may help. maintenance of this vehicle. When LDW alerts may occur due to tar driving in the U.S.
  • Page 283: California Fuel

    9-70 Driving and Operating If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, available in some cities. If these malfunction indicator lamp may turn E85 or FlexFuel can be used in the gasolines comply with the on. If this occurs, see your dealer vehicle.
  • Page 284: Fuels In Foreign Countries

    Driving and Operating 9-71 Fuels in Foreign gasoline additive recommended by The starting characteristics of E85 General Motors. It is available at or FlexFuel make it unsuitable for Countries your dealer. use when temperatures fall below -18°C (0°F). Use gasoline or add If planning to drive in countries Do not use additives with E85 or gasoline to the E85 or FlexFuel.
  • Page 285: Filling The Tank

    9-72 Driving and Operating and state that E85 or gasoline can Caution Warning (Continued) be used. See E85 or FlexFuel on page 9-71. Keep sparks, flames, and Do not use fuel containing smoking materials away methanol. It can corrode metal from fuel.
  • Page 286: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Driving and Operating 9-73 Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling a Portable Fuel Warning top off or overfill the tank and wait a Container few seconds after you have finished If a fire starts while you are pumping before removing the refueling, do not remove the Warning...
  • Page 287: Trailer Towing

    9-74 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing keep it in contact with the fill or other parts. opening until filling is Information Then during the first 800 km complete.
  • Page 288 Driving and Operating 9-75 Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
  • Page 289 9-76 Driving and Operating Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
  • Page 290 Driving and Operating 9-77 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then lubricant, belts, cooling system, and Warning (Continued) apply the parking brake and shift brake system. It is a good idea to into P (Park). inspect these before and during the vehicle warranty. Pull a trailer the trip.
  • Page 291 9-78 Driving and Operating Trailering is different than just Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is driving the vehicle by itself. calculated assuming the tow vehicle Trailering means changes in has only the driver and all required handling, acceleration, braking, trailering equipment. Weight of durability, and fuel economy.
  • Page 292 Driving and Operating 9-79 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.08 2 948 kg (6,500 lb) 5 443 kg (12,000 lb) 5.3L V8 3.42 3 856kg (8,500 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) 1500 Series 2WD Long Wheelbase 5.3L V8 3.08...
  • Page 293 9-80 Driving and Operating Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (1) of any trailer is very important because it is also part of the vehicle weight. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle as well as trailer tongue weight.
  • Page 294 Driving and Operating 9-81 to exceed the GVWR limit for the Maximum Tongue vehicle, or the RGAWR, with the tow Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight vehicle and trailer fully loaded for 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) the trip including the weight of the trailer tongue.
  • Page 295: Towing Equipment

    9-82 Driving and Operating Towing Equipment Weight-Distributing Hitch the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it Adjustment Hitches becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions about safety chains The correct hitch equipment helps may be provided by the hitch maintain combination control.
  • Page 296 Driving and Operating 9-83 Since the vehicle is equipped with This will boost the vehicle system Tow/Haul Mode StabiliTrak, the trailer brakes cannot voltage and properly charge the tap into the vehicle's hydraulic battery. If the trailer is too light for system.
  • Page 297: Integrated Trailer Brake Control System

    9-84 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul This symbol is on the Trailer Brake when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer Control Panel on vehicles with an large or heavy load.
  • Page 298 Driving and Operating 9-85 all of these systems are fully Trailer Brake Control Panel along with the Trailer Brake Display operational to ensure full Page on the DIC to adjust and functionality of the ITBC system. display power output to the trailer brakes.
  • Page 299 9-86 Driving and Operating Activate the Manual Trailer A trailer with electric brakes has The trailer's and the vehicle's brake Brake apply lever. become disconnected (a lamps will come on when either CHECK TRAILER WIRING vehicle brakes or manual trailer TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be message will also display on brakes are applied.
  • Page 300 Driving and Operating 9-87 Use the following to adjust Trailer 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This Gain for each towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, message will display if: or road surface conditions 1. Drive the vehicle with the trailer The ITBC system first change or if trailer wheel lock-up attached on a level road surface...
  • Page 301: Trailer Sway

    9-88 Driving and Operating the trailer wiring. This message continues over multiple ignition Trailer Sway will also turn off if it is cycles, there is a problem with the Control (TSC) acknowledged. ITBC system. Have the vehicle serviced. Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a To determine if the electrical fault is TSC feature.
  • Page 302: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Driving and Operating 9-89 Conversions and Warning Add-Ons Even if the vehicle is equipped with TSC, trailer sway could result Add-On Electrical in loss of control and the vehicle Equipment could crash. If excessive trailer sway is detected, slow down to a Caution safe speed.
  • Page 303 9-90 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 304: Vehicle Care

    Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ....10-21 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Battery ..... 10-23 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Four-Wheel Drive .
  • Page 305 10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure ....10-51 Towing the Vehicle General Information Tire Pressure for High-Speed Towing the Vehicle ..10-81 For service and parts needs, visit Operation .
  • Page 306: Warning

    Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
  • Page 307: Hood

    10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary hood release. To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the The handle is under the front Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on edge of the hood near the page 3-40.
  • Page 308 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
  • Page 309: Engine Oil

    10-6 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 10. Windshield Washer Fluid appropriate time. See Engine Oil Starting on page 10-78. Reservoir. See Adding Washer Life System on page 10-9. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.
  • Page 310 Vehicle Care 10-7 Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) reading is essential: 1. If the engine has been running have an oil level above the recently, turn off the engine and operating range, i.e., the engine allow several minutes for the oil has so much oil that the oil level to drain back into the oil pan.
  • Page 311 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil Engine Oil Additives/Engine Caution Oil Flushes Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended Do not add anything to the oil. The specification and viscosity grade. recommended oils meeting the engine oil can result in engine See Recommended Fluids and...
  • Page 312: Engine Oil Life System

    Vehicle Care 10-9 from the filter before disposal. Never necessary. See Engine Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil dispose of oil by putting it in the Messages on page 5-34. Change Life System trash or pouring it on the ground, the oil as soon as possible within Reset the system whenever the into sewers, or into streams or...
  • Page 313: Automatic Transmission

    10-10 Vehicle Care 2. Fully press the accelerator pedal fluid level. However, if there is a How to Check Automatic slowly three times within large leak, then it may be necessary Transmission Fluid five seconds. to have the vehicle towed to a dealer service department and have Caution 3.
  • Page 314 Vehicle Care 10-11 pausing for about three seconds Cold Check Procedure 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out in each range. Then, move the the dipstick and wipe it with a Use this procedure only as a shift lever back to P (Park). clean rag or paper towel.
  • Page 315 10-12 Vehicle Care 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operating temperature between 71°C to 93°C (160°F to 200°F). 7. If the fluid level is in the 1. Locate the transmission dipstick acceptable range, push the 5.
  • Page 316: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Vehicle Care 10-13 Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Screws (4) Cleaner/Filter 2. Electrical Connector Always check the fluid level at least 3. Air Duct Clamp twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, previously.
  • Page 317: Cooling System

    10-14 Vehicle Care 8. Reverse Steps 2-4 to reinstall Cooling System Warning the filter cover housing. The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan can engine to maintain the correct Warning start even when the engine is not working temperature.
  • Page 318: Engine Coolant

    Vehicle Care 10-15 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning Using coolant other than nothing else needs to be added. ® DEX-COOL can cause This mixture: Adding only plain water or some premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system Gives freezing protection down...
  • Page 319 10-16 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the mixture can freeze and crack passenger side of the vehicle. See engine cooling parts. The repairs Engine Compartment Overview on would not be covered by the page 10-5.
  • Page 320 Vehicle Care 10-17 4. With the coolant surge tank Caution pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the This vehicle has a specific engine coolant temperature coolant fill procedure. Failure to gauge indicates approximately follow this procedure could cause 90°C (195°F).
  • Page 321: Engine Overheating

    10-18 Vehicle Care In addition, there are ENGINE If Steam is Coming from the Caution OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, Engine Compartment ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE If the pressure cap is not tightly ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS Warning installed, coolant loss and REDUCED messages in the Driver possible engine damage may Information Center (DIC).
  • Page 322: Engine Fan

    Vehicle Care 10-19 If No Steam is Coming from 2. Turn the heater on to the highest as normal idle speed for at least temperature and to the highest five minutes while the vehicle is the Engine Compartment fan speed. Open the windows as parked.
  • Page 323: Washer Fluid

    10-20 Vehicle Care fans will change to low speed when displays, washer fluid will need to Caution (Continued) additional cooling is no longer be added to the windshield washer required. fluid reservoir. to freeze and damage the The electric engine cooling fans washer fluid tank and other may run after the engine has been parts of the washer system.
  • Page 324: Brake Fluid

    Vehicle Care 10-21 proper sequence to torque Brake Fluid Warning specifications. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12-2. The brake wear warning sound Brake pads should be replaced as means that soon the brakes will complete sets. not work well. That could lead to a crash.
  • Page 325: Checking Brake Fluid

    10-22 Vehicle Care Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule After work is done on the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the hydraulic system, make sure the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid.
  • Page 326 Vehicle Care 10-23 Battery Vehicle Storage Caution The original equipment battery is Warning Using the wrong fluid can maintenance free. Do not remove badly damage brake the cap and do not add fluid. Batteries have acid that can burn hydraulic system parts. For Refer to the replacement number on you and gas that can explode.
  • Page 327: Four-Wheel Drive

    10-24 Vehicle Care Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the Front Axle vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case When to Check and Change surface. Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly the fill plug (1) hole, located on the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on...
  • Page 328: Rear Axle

    Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Use out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Therefore, a reading taken Lubricants on page 11-12 to five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use.
  • Page 329: Noise Control System

    10-26 Vehicle Care The proper level is 1.0 mm to Federal law prohibits the following Engine: 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below acts or the causing thereof: Removal or rendering engine speed the bottom of the fill hole, located on 1.
  • Page 330: Starter Switch Check

    Vehicle Care 10-27 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Warning Function Check Ignition Transmission When you are doing this Warning Lock Check inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly.
  • Page 331: Park Brake And P (Park)

    10-28 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the parking brake followed by the Warning regular brake. When you are doing this check, Contact your dealer if service is the vehicle could begin to move.
  • Page 332: Glass Replacement

    Vehicle Care 10-29 warranty. Do not allow the wiper 2. Push the release lever (2) to Headlamp Aiming blade arm to touch the disengage the hook and push Headlamp aim has been preset and windshield. the wiper arm (1) out of the should need no further adjustment.
  • Page 333: Bulb Replacement

    10-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement LED Lighting Headlamp 1. Open the hood. See Hood on This vehicle has several LED lamps. For the proper type of replacement page 10-4 For replacement of any LED lighting bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on assembly, contact your dealer.
  • Page 334: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Vehicle Care 10-31 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it The taillamp on this vehicle is an straight out of the socket bulb LED. For replacement, contact your socket. dealer. 5. Replace it with a new bulb. To replace one of these bulbs: 6.
  • Page 335: License Plate Lamp

    10-32 Vehicle Care 8. Reinstall the taillamp assembly License Plate Lamp and tighten the screws. 9. Reinstall the taillamp cover by snapping it into place. 1. Bulb Socket 2. Bulb Passenger Side Shown, Driver 3. Lamp Assembly Side Similar To replace one of these bulbs: 1.
  • Page 336: Replacement Bulbs

    Vehicle Care 10-33 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System headlamp wiring checked right away straight into the bulb socket and if the lamps go on and off or turn the bulb socket clockwise to remain off. Electrical System install it into the lamp assembly. Windshield Wipers Overload 6.
  • Page 337: Block

    10-34 Vehicle Care Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can be temporarily borrowed from another fuse location, if a fuse goes out.
  • Page 338 Vehicle Care 10-35...
  • Page 339 10-36 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Real Time Trailer Park Lamps Electric Running Boards Dampening Right Parking Antilock Brake Fuel Pump Power Lamps System Pump Module Left Parking Lamps Interior BEC LT1 Spare/Battery Upfitter 3 Regulated Voltage MBS Passenger Automatic Level Control...
  • Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-37 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Engine Control Police Upfitter Upfitter 1 Relay Module Relay Engine Control Starter Relay Module Ignition Horn Front Windshield Miscellaneous Fog Lamps Washer Ignition Spare High-Beam Rear Window Transmission Headlamps Washer Ignition Oxygen Sensor A Cooling Fan Left RC Upfitter 1 and 2...
  • Page 341: Instrument Panel Fuse Block

    10-38 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and...
  • Page 342 Vehicle Care 10-39 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Not Used Tilt Column/SEO, Tilt Column Lock 1/SEO Not Used Discrete Logic Ignition Sensor Data Link Connector/ Accessory Power Driver Seat Module Outlet 1 Passive Entry/Passive Retained Accessory Mirror Window Start/Heater, Power/Accessory Module...
  • Page 343 10-40 Vehicle Care The right instrument panel fuse Number Usage Number Usage block access door is on the Retained Accessory Steering Column Lock passenger side edge of the 2 (if equipped) Power/Accessory instrument panel. Relay Instrument Cluster Pull off the cover to access the fuse Battery Run/Crank Relay block.
  • Page 344 Vehicle Care 10-41 Number Usage Not Used Not Used Accessory Power Outlet 4 Not Used Not Used Not Used Glove Box Not Used Not Used Not Used Steering Wheel Controls Body Control Module 8 Not Used Not Used Not Used The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage...
  • Page 345 10-42 Vehicle Care Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Amplifier Not Used Body Control Not Used Right Front Seat Module 4 Not Used Accessory Power Rear Seat Outlet 3 SEO B2 Entertainment Not Used Sunroof Retained Accessory Body Control Not Used Power/Accessory Module 2...
  • Page 346: Rear Compartment Fuse

    Vehicle Care 10-43 Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear Defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated Second Row Seat Left Heated Second Row Seat Right Heated Mirrors Liftgate Glass Breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftglass behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment.
  • Page 347: Wheels And Tires

    10-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Liftgate Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Third Row Seat page 9-14. high-quality tires made by a Rear Accessory Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
  • Page 348: All-Season Tires

    Vehicle Care 10-45 See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-45. page 10-53 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
  • Page 349: Low-Profile Tires

    10-46 Vehicle Care Use only radial ply tires of the The tread pattern on these tires may Caution same size, load range, and wear more quickly than other tires. speed rating as the original Consider rotating the tires more Low-profile tires are more equipment tires.
  • Page 350 Vehicle Care 10-47 criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
  • Page 351: Tire Designations

    10-48 Vehicle Care (7) Maximum Cold Inflation would mean that the tire's Load Limit Maximum load that sidewall is 75 percent as high as can be carried and the it is wide. maximum pressure needed to (4) Construction Code A letter support that load.
  • Page 352: Tire Terminology And Definitions

    Vehicle Care 10-49 Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
  • Page 353 10-50 Vehicle Care Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
  • Page 354: Tire Pressure

    Vehicle Care 10-51 Speed Rating determined by tire See Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9-14. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
  • Page 355 10-52 Vehicle Care example of the Tire and Loading the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle for at least three hours or no Load Limits on page 9-14. How more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can...
  • Page 356: Tire Pressure Monitor

    Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Pressure for When driving the vehicle at speeds pressure label. (If your vehicle has of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, set tires of a different size than the size High-Speed Operation the cold inflation pressure to 20 kPa indicated on the vehicle placard or (3 psi) above the recommended tire tire inflation pressure label, you...
  • Page 357: Tire Pressure Monitor

    10-54 Vehicle Care Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tires and transmit the tire substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure readings to a receiver maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction located in the vehicle.
  • Page 358 Vehicle Care 10-55 buttons, tire pressure levels can be The TPMS can warn about a low TPMS Malfunction Light and viewed. For additional information tire pressure condition but it does Message and details about the DIC operation not replace normal tire The TPMS will not function properly and displays, see Driver Information maintenance.
  • Page 359 10-56 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or using a TPMS relearn tool, in the process was not done or not being near facilities using radio following order: driver side front tire, completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the passenger side front tire, passenger rotating the tires.
  • Page 360 Vehicle Care 10-57 3. Uplevel DIC Only: Make sure the 5. If the vehicle has an uplevel 8. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Pressure info page option is front tire, and repeat the DIC, press and hold the (Set/ turned on.
  • Page 361: Tire Inspection

    10-58 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Tire Inspection alignment. See When It Is Time or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-59 We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the page 10-64.
  • Page 362: When It Is Time For New

    Vehicle Care 10-59 See Tire Pressure on Warning (Continued) page 10-51 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-14. towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor remove all rust or dirt. System.
  • Page 363: Buying New Tires

    10-60 Vehicle Care maintenance affect how fast aging driving. When storing a vehicle for number is molded onto the tire's takes place. GM recommends that at least a month, remove the tires or sidewall near the tire size. If the tires, including the spare if raise the vehicle to reduce the tires have an all-season tread...
  • Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-61 necessary to replace only one Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) axle set of worn tires, place the new tires on the rear axle. This vehicle may have a suddenly and cause a crash. different size spare than the Use only radial-ply tires with Warning road tires originally installed...
  • Page 365: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    10-62 Vehicle Care low-pressure warning if non-TPC or All-Wheel Drive, the performance Uniform Tire Quality of these systems can also be Spec rated tires are installed. Grading affected. See Tire Pressure Monitor The following information relates System on page 10-53. to the system developed by the Warning The Tire and Loading...
  • Page 366 Vehicle Care 10-63 must also conform to federal one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include safety requirements and the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, additional General Motors Tire graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction Performance Criteria (TPC) performance of tires depends characteristics.
  • Page 367: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    10-64 Vehicle Care test wheel than the minimum vibrating when driving on a smooth Warning road, the tires and wheels may need required by law. Warning: The to be rebalanced. See your dealer temperature grade for this tire is Using the wrong replacement for proper diagnosis.
  • Page 368: Tire Chains

    Vehicle Care 10-65 Used Replacement Wheels Warning (Continued) Caution Warning suspension, or other vehicle If the vehicle has P255/70R17 or parts. The area damaged by the P265/70R17 size tires, use tire Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of chains only where legal and only one is dangerous.
  • Page 369: If A Tire Goes Flat

    10-66 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat Warning Warning (Continued) It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause changing a flat tire. If it is used for while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire.
  • Page 370: Tire Changing

    Vehicle Care 10-67 Tire Changing Warning Warning (Continued) Removing the Spare Tire and 6. Place wheel blocks, Changing a tire can be Tools if equipped, on both sides of dangerous. The vehicle can slip The equipment needed to change a the tire at the opposite off the jack and roll over or fall flat tire is stored in the rear of the...
  • Page 371 10-68 Vehicle Care 4. Turn the jack knob (1) 5. Wheel Wrench counterclockwise to release the To access the spare tire, refer to the jack and wheel blocks from the following graphics and instructions: bracket. 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (2) counterclockwise to remove the wheel blocks and the wheel...
  • Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-69 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer 11. Hoist Cable 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6). 3. Assemble the two jack handle 4. Insert the open end of the extensions (4) and wheel extension (7) through the hole in wrench (5), as shown.
  • Page 373 10-70 Vehicle Care wrench until the spare tire can Removing the Flat Tire and be pulled out from under the Installing the Spare Tire vehicle. 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-66 for more information.
  • Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-71 nut caps will be retained in the Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is hub cap after it is removed from on a front tire of the vehicle, use the wheel. the jack handle and only one jack handle extension.
  • Page 375 10-72 Vehicle Care Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Warning on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (2) and both jack Raising the vehicle with the jack handle extensions (3). Attach the improperly positioned can wheel wrench (4) to the jack damage the vehicle and even handle extensions (3).
  • Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-73 10. Turn the wheel wrench Warning (Continued) Warning counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper Wheel nuts that are improperly or completely. towel can be used; however, use incorrectly tightened can cause a scraper or wire brush later to the wheels to become loose or remove all rust or dirt.
  • Page 377 10-74 Vehicle Care For bolt-on hub caps, line up the Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) plastic nut caps with the wheel nuts and tighten clockwise by sequence and to the proper the valve stem pointing up can hand to get them started. Then torque specification.
  • Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-75 Store the tire under the rear of the 9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) Refer to the following graphics and 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer instructions to help you: 11. Hoist Cable 1.
  • Page 379 10-76 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 1. Return the tools (wheel wrench, jack handle, and jack handle extensions) to the tool bag. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut. 3. Position the jack and wheel blocks in the driver side trim panel over the wheelhouse.
  • Page 380: Full-Size Spare Tire

    Vehicle Care 10-77 Full-Size Spare Tire Have the damaged or flat road tire Caution repaired or replaced and installed If this vehicle came with a full-size back onto the vehicle as soon as If the vehicle has four-wheel drive spare tire, it was fully inflated when possible so the spare tire will be and a different size spare tire is new, however, it can lose air over...
  • Page 381: Jump Starting

    10-78 Vehicle Care Jump Starting reduce electrical resistance. This Caution is located on the passenger For more information about the side, in the rear of the engine Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on compartment. in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-23.
  • Page 382 Vehicle Care 10-79 5. Open the hood on the other Caution Warning vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative ( ) If any accessories are left on or Using a match near a battery can terminal locations on that plugged in during the jump cause battery gas to explode.
  • Page 383 10-80 Vehicle Care 6. Check that the jumper cables do 9. Connect the black negative ( ) not have loose or missing cable to the negative ( ) terminal insulation. If they do, you could of the good battery. Use a get a shock.
  • Page 384: Towing The Vehicle

    Vehicle Care 10-81 11. Start the vehicle with the good Towing the Vehicle towing is towing the vehicle with two battery and run the engine for a wheels on the ground and two while. wheels on a dolly. Caution 12. Try to start the vehicle that had Follow the tow vehicle the dead battery.
  • Page 385 10-82 Vehicle Care Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not Warning be towed with all four wheels on the Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles ground. Shifting a four-wheel-drive Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles vehicle's transfer case into N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in P (Park).
  • Page 386 Vehicle Care 10-83 4. Shift the transfer case to negative battery post with a Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle N (Neutral). See Shifting into non-conductive material to Before disconnecting the towed N (Neutral) under Four-Wheel prevent any contact with the vehicle: Drive on page 9-37 for the negative battery terminal.
  • Page 387 10-84 Vehicle Care 9. Release the parking brake. To dolly tow a two-wheel-drive Caution vehicle or a four-wheel drive vehicle 10. Reset any lost presets. with a single speed automatic If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is The outside temperature transfer case, the vehicle must be towed with the rear wheels on the display will default to 32°F but towed with the rear wheels on the...
  • Page 388 Vehicle Care 10-85 To dolly tow a four-wheel drive 6. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and vehicle from the front: N (Neutral). See Four-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Drive on page 9-37. Single Speed Automatic 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Transfer Case vehicle following the dolly 7.
  • Page 389: Appearance Care

    10-86 Vehicle Care case into Two-Wheel Drive High. 6. Use an adequate clamping Appearance Care See Four-Wheel Drive on device designed for towing to page 9-37. ensure that the front wheels are Exterior Care locked into the straight position. 8. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Locks Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Warning...
  • Page 390 Vehicle Care 10-87 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
  • Page 391 10-88 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes may damage it. Use only follow these cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to that are made for a basecoat/...
  • Page 392 Vehicle Care 10-89 Aftermarket appearance caps or Windshield and Wiper Blades can be removed by rubbing with a covers while the lamps are clean cloth. See Recommended Clean the outside of the windshield illuminated, due to excessive Fluids and Lubricants on with glass cleaner.
  • Page 393 10-90 Vehicle Care Control arm ball joints on 1500 Caution Caution (Continued) Series vehicles are maintenance-free. Chrome wheels and other chrome automatic car wash that uses trim may be damaged if the silicone carbide tire cleaning Caution vehicle is not washed after driving brushes.
  • Page 394: Interior Care

    Vehicle Care 10-91 clean any areas where mud and Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for other debris can collect. If equipped cleaning the interior. Use cleaners Airborne pollutants can fall upon with power running boards, extend specifically designed for the and attack painted vehicle surfaces them and then use a high pressure surfaces being cleaned to prevent...
  • Page 395 10-92 Vehicle Care Never use a brush with stiff Fabric/Carpet/Suede Caution bristles. Start by vacuuming the surface Never rub any surface using a soft brush attachment. If a To prevent scratching, never use aggressively or with excessive rotating brush attachment is being abrasive cleaners on automotive pressure.
  • Page 396 Vehicle Care 10-93 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces Instrument Panel, Leather, soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and a clean area frequently to Natural Open Pore Wood...
  • Page 397: Floor Mats

    10-94 Vehicle Care Cargo Cover and Floor Mats Caution (Continued) Convenience Net Warning solvents can permanently change Wash with warm water and mild detergent. Do not use chlorine the appearance and feel of If a floor mat is the wrong size or bleach.
  • Page 398 Vehicle Care 10-95 Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a floor mat retainer on the driver side floor. Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn it over. Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat.
  • Page 399 10-96 Vehicle Care NOTES...
  • Page 400: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper vehicle.
  • Page 401: Maintenance Schedule

    11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or Schedule There may need to be more competitive driving. frequent checks and services. The Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services Additional Required Services - service.
  • Page 402 Service and Maintenance 11-3 Check engine coolant level. See for up to a year. The engine oil and or missing parts or signs of wear Engine Coolant on page 10-15. filter must be changed at least once at least once a year. See a year and the oil life system must Exterior Care on page 10-86.
  • Page 403 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-27. Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-28. Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed.
  • Page 404 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 405 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. More frequent replacement may be needed if the vehicle is driven in areas with heavy traffic, areas with poor air quality, or areas with high dust levels.
  • Page 406 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) Inspect evaporative control system. (2) Replace engine air cleaner filter.
  • Page 407: Services

    11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (5) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services - Severe page 10-14. (1) Or every two years, whichever (6) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use comes first.
  • Page 408: And Care

    Service and Maintenance 11-9 Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing...
  • Page 409 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the tread or sidewall; or a bulge or Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control split in the tire. be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride.
  • Page 410 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. Signs that the alignment may Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield,...
  • Page 411: Lubricants, And Parts

    11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
  • Page 412: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Transfer Case (Four-Wheel Drive) DEXRON -VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Front Axle Propshaft Spline or Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. 19257121, in One-Piece Propshaft Spline Canada 19257122). (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) Key Lock Cylinders, Hood Hinges, Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No.
  • Page 413 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Spark Plugs 12622441 41 114 Wiper Blades Driver Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Passenger Side 55 cm (21.7 in) 22756331 Rear 33 cm (13.0 in) 22956295...
  • Page 414: Maintenance Records

    Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 415 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
  • Page 416: Technical Data

    Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
  • Page 417: 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 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 418 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 5.3L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in) Engine Drive Belt Routing...
  • Page 419 12-4 Technical Data NOTES...
  • Page 420: Customer Information

    Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
  • Page 421 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
  • Page 422: Customer Assistance

    Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
  • Page 423: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users

    13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View and can communicate with GMC by print dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
  • Page 424: Program

    GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
  • Page 425 Road or Highway: Tow to the General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty Services Not Included in GMC reserve the right to make any service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
  • Page 426: Scheduling Service Appointments

    Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, detailed receipts, and a copy of Scheduling Service or changing of snow tires, the repair orders. Once Appointments chains, or other traction devices. authorization has been received, the Roadside Assistance advisor When the vehicle requires warranty Service is not provided if a vehicle will help to make arrangements service, contact your dealer and...
  • Page 427: Program

    13-8 Customer Information Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options and be supported by original receipts. See your dealer for Program Warranty service can generally be information. completed while you wait. However, To enhance your ownership if you are unable to do so, your Courtesy Rental Vehicle experience, we and our participating dealer may offer the following...
  • Page 428: Collision Damage Repair

    Customer Information 13-9 Additional Program Collision Parts Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any related failures are not covered by Information Genuine GM Collision parts are new that warranty. parts made with the same materials All program options, such as shuttle Aftermarket collision parts are also and construction methods as the service, may not be available at available.
  • Page 429 13-10 Customer Information center that has GM-trained If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: technicians and comparable company may require you to have Driver name, address, and equipment. insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment Insuring the Vehicle Driver license number.
  • Page 430: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Customer Information 13-11 Managing the Vehicle Damage If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Repair Process you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. In the event that the vehicle requires repair valuation based on that Owner Information...
  • Page 431: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)

    13-12 Customer Information Current and Past Models Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) Technical Service Bulletins and 1. The device may not cause Manuals are available for current RFID technology is used in some harmful interference.
  • Page 432: Reporting Safety Defects

    Call 1-800-GMC-8782 However, NHTSA cannot (1-800-462-8782), or write: become involved in individual GMC Customer Assistance Center problems between you, your P.O. Box 33172 dealer, or General Motors. Detroit, MI 48232-5172...
  • Page 433: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy

    13-14 Customer Information In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an (French), or write: event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy General Motors of Canada Limited main purpose of an EDR is to Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
  • Page 434: Onstar

    Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
  • Page 435 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
  • Page 436: Onstar Overview

    OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
  • Page 437: Onstar Services

    14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Receive Roadside Assistance. OnStar Services Navigation voice commands. Manage WiFi Settings (if Requires a specific OnStar equipped). Emergency subscription plan. Press to get a priority connection With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, to an OnStar Emergency Advisor the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID,...
  • Page 438: Security

    OnStar 14-3 Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say Repeat. System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with OnStar ready, Using Voice Commands Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote then a tone. During a Planned Route Ignition Block, and Roadside Get My Destination Assistance, if equipped.
  • Page 439: Connections

    14-4 OnStar navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press with the tire pressure monitoring The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that the Go button on the navigation system);...
  • Page 440 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 4. Pick a name tag. System OK, dialing 911. responds: About to store <name This service allows calls to be made tag>. Does that sound OK? and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 5.
  • Page 441: Vehicle Diagnostics

    14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
  • Page 442 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
  • Page 443 14-8 OnStar Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has...
  • Page 444 OnStar 14-9 may unlawfully intercept or access above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software transmissions and private permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of communications without consent. copies. the copyright holder. THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED OnStar - software unzip: AS IS, WITHOUT WARRANTY OF...
  • Page 445 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
  • Page 446 INDEX Airbag System All-Season Tires ....10-45 Check ......3-41 All-Terrain Tires .
  • Page 447 INDEX Axle, Front ....10-24 Bulb Replacement ... . 10-33 Cargo Axle, Rear .
  • Page 448 INDEX Climate Control Systems Cover Distracted Driving ....9-2 Dual Automatic ....8-1 Cargo .
  • Page 449 INDEX Dual Automatic Climate Engine (cont'd) Cooling System ... . . 10-14 Control System ....8-1 Cooling System Messages .
  • Page 450 INDEX Frequency Statement Fuses ......10-33 General Information Radio ..... . . 13-12 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance .
  • Page 451 INDEX Heated Infotainment ....7-1 Lamps (cont'd) Fog ......6-5 Rear Seats .
  • Page 452: For Children (Latch)

    INDEX Lighting Locking Rear Axle ... . . 9-46 Maintenance Schedule ..11-2 Entry ......6-7 Locks Recommended Fluids Exit .
  • Page 453: Engine Oil Pressure

    INDEX ® Messages (cont'd) OnStar Additional Transmission ....5-41 Information ....14-6 Navigation ®...
  • Page 454 INDEX Parking or Backing Program Recreational Vehicle Assistance Systems ..9-58 Courtesy Transportation ..13-8 Towing ..... . 10-81 Passenger Airbag Status Proposition 65 Warning, Reimbursement Program,...
  • Page 455 i-10 INDEX Reverse Tilt Mirrors ... . 2-31 Safety Belts (cont'd) Security Reminders ....5-17 Ride Control Systems Light .
  • Page 456 INDEX i-11 Shifting Storage Into Park ..... .9-28 Rear ......4-2 Tachometer .
  • Page 457 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Traction Pressure Light ....5-25 Control System (TCS)/ Uniform Tire Quality ® Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-53 StabiliTrak Light ... .5-25 Grading .
  • Page 458 INDEX i-13 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New Tire Pressure ....10-51 Tires ......10-59 Vehicle Data Recording Where to Put the Restraint .
  • Page 459 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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