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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4

Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Performance and

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28

Keys, Doors, and

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10

Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18

Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23

Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11

Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20

Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30

Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1

Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2

Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1

Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Warning Lights, Gauges, and

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-28

Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-37

Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-47

Universal Remote System . . . . 5-56

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-14

I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :

Rear Seat Infotainment . . . . . . . 7-35

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-48

Trademarks and License

Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1

Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-13

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1

Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-22

Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-32

Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37

Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44

Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-47

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-52

Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-54

Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-63

Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-69

Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-90

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Rear Seat Infotainment .
Page 2 2012 Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Customer Information ..13-1 General Information ..10-2 Customer Information .
Page 3 à l'adresse the features found on your vehicle. this manual including, but not limited suivante: For vehicles first sold in Canada, to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, substitute the name General Helm, Incorporated the CHEVROLET Emblem, Motors of Canada Limited for...
Page 4: Index
Introduction Using this Manual Symbols WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and These mean there is something the vehicle, use the Index in the labels that use symbols instead of that could hurt you or other back of the manual.
Page 5: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Fuses Here are some additional symbols : Headlamp High/Low-Beam that may be found on the vehicle Changer and what they mean. For more : Heated Steering Wheel information on the symbol, refer to the Index. : LATCH System Child Restraints : Adjustable Pedals...
Page 6 Introduction NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 7: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Safety Belts ....1-12 Cruise Control ....1-24 Passenger Sensing Navigation System .
Page 8: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview English Version Shown; Metric Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 9: Information
In Brief A. Air Vents on page 8 13. Exterior Lamp Controls on O. Cruise Control on page 9 52. page 6 1. B. Turn and Lane Change Lever. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See Turn and Lane-Change Dome Lamps on page 6 8. page 5 2.
Page 10: Initial Drive Information
In Brief Initial Drive : Press and release to locate the vehicle. Information Press and hold for more than This section provides a brief two seconds to sound the panic overview about some of the alarm. important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 11: Door Locks
In Brief When the vehicle starts, the parking Door Locks lamps will turn on and remain on as There are several ways to lock and long as the engine is running. The unlock the vehicle. doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
Page 12 In Brief Liftgate Manual Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and close the power liftgate: To unlock the liftgate, press Press and hold on the the power door lock switch or press RKEtransmitter until the liftgate on the Remote Keyless Entry starts moving.
Page 13: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Windows For more information, see: 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is Windows on page 2 23. locked in place. Power Windows on page 2 24. See Seat Adjustment on page 3 3. Seat Adjustment Power Seats Manual Seats...
Page 14 In Brief If available, raise or lower the Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar front or rear part of the seat Manual Lumbar cushion by moving the front or rear of the control up or down. If available, raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire control up or down.
Page 15 In Brief On vehicles with four-way Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to the upright lumbar, press and hold the front position: Manual Reclining Seatbacks or rear of the control to increase 1. Lift the lever fully without or decrease lumbar support. To applying pressure to the raise or lower the height of the seatback, and the seatback will...
Page 16: Memory Features
1-10 In Brief Power Reclining Seatbacks Memory Features Storing Memory Positions To save into memory: 1. Adjust the driver seat and seatback recliner, both outside mirrors, and the throttle and brake pedals, if equipped. See Power Mirrors on page 2 19 and Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 9 22.
Page 17: Second Row Seats
In Brief 1-11 To recall, press and release 1 or Second Row Seats Heated and Ventilated 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). Seats On vehicles with a 60/40 split bench A single beep will sound. The seat, or buckets seats, the seatbacks can outside mirrors, and adjustable be folded for additional cargo space, throttle and brake pedals,...
Page 18: Passenger Sensing System
1-12 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing : Press to heat the seat and seatback. System Press the button once for the The passenger sensing system, highest setting. With each press of if equipped, turns off the front the button, the seat will change to outboard passenger frontal airbag the next lower setting, and then to under certain conditions.
Page 19: Mirror Adjustment
In Brief 1-13 The passenger airbag status Mirror Adjustment 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that indicator, if equipped, will be visible the side of the vehicle and the Exterior Mirrors on the overhead console when the area behind are seen. vehicle is started.
Page 20 1-14 In Brief See Power Mirrors on page 2 19 for Park Tilt Mirrors more information. If the vehicle has the memory Keep the selector switch in the package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a center position when not adjusting preselected position when the vehicle is in R (Reverse).
Page 21 In Brief 1-15 Interior Mirror Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Adjustment Adjustment Throttle and Brake Pedal Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it to view the area Adjustment behind the vehicle. On vehicles with this feature, you Manual Rearview Mirror can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals.
Page 22 1-16 In Brief Interior Lighting Dome Lamp Override Reading Lamps The dome lamp override button is For vehicles with reading lamps in Dome Lamps located next to the exterior lamps the overhead console, press the The dome lamps are located in the control.
Page 23 In Brief 1-17 Exterior Lighting AUTO: Automatically turns on the Windshield Wiper/Washer headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. : Turns on the parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, and license plate lamps. : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument The front wiper control is located on panel lights, and license plate...
Page 24 1-18 In Brief Rear Wiper Window Wiper/Washer Climate Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with lever to a wiper position. these systems. : Turns the wiper off. If this vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information.
Page 25 In Brief 1-19 Transmission Range Selection Mode Base Trim Shown (Uplevel Similar) The Range Selection Mode switch is located on the shift lever. Dual Automatic Climate Control System 1. To enable the Range Selection A. Fan Control K. Air Conditioning feature, move the column shift lever to the M (Manual) position.
Page 26 1-20 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Four-Wheel Drive located on the steering column If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, shift lever, to select the desired you can send the engine's driving range of gears for current driving power to all four wheels for extra conditions.
Page 27: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-21 Vehicle Features 4 : Use the Four-Wheel-Drive High position when extra traction is Radio(s) needed, such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off-road situations. 4 : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel-Drive Low position.
Page 28 1-22 In Brief Storing Radio Stations Setting the Clock SEEK or SEEK: Seek or scan stations. A maximum of 36 stations can be To set the time and date: stored as favorites using the six : Press to switch the display 1.
Page 29: Portable Audio Devices
In Brief 1-23 ® Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices Bluetooth XM is a satellite radio service based This vehicle has an auxiliary input, For vehicles with a Bluetooth in the 48 contiguous United States located on the audio faceplate, and system, it allows users with a and 10 Canadian provinces.
Page 30: Cruise Control
1-24 In Brief Steering Wheel Controls Cruise Control : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer than two seconds to interact with ® OnStar or Bluetooth systems, if equipped. : Press to increase volume.
Page 31 In Brief 1-25 Side Blind Zone See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) : Press to disengage cruise on page 9 56 for more information. control without erasing the set Alert (SBZA) speed from memory. Rear Vision If available, this feature will alert you See Cruise Control on page 9 52.
Page 32 1-26 In Brief Ultrasonic Parking Assist Power Outlets Universal Remote System If available, the Ultrasonic Rear The accessory power outlets can be Parking Assist (URPA) system uses used to plug in electrical equipment, sensors on the rear bumper to such as a cell phone or MP3 player. assist with parking and avoiding There are two under the climate objects while in R (Reverse).
Page 33 In Brief 1-27 Sunroof Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) 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 (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 34: Performance And Maintenance
1-28 In Brief To turn off both traction control Performance and shown on the Tire and Loading and StabiliTrak, press and hold Information label. See Vehicle Load Maintenance until illuminates and the Limits on page 9 16. The warning appropriate DIC message light will remain on until the tire ®...
Page 35: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
In Brief 1-29 Engine Oil Life System On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Driving for Better Fuel System can be reset as follows: Economy The engine oil life system calculates 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with engine oil life based on vehicle use Driving habits can affect fuel the engine off.
Page 36: Onstar Overview
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 The Online Owner Center is a Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle As the owner of a new Chevrolet, maintenance tips, online owner you are automatically enrolled in the manual, special privileges, Roadside Assistance program.
Page 37: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Liftgate ..... . 2-10 Manual Rearview Mirror ..2-22 Windows Power Assist Steps .
Page 38: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks See your dealer if a replacement key or additional key is needed. Keys If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be damaged to get them out. Always WARNING carry a spare key.
Page 39: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13 22 for information transmitter functions work up to regarding Part 15 of the Federal 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows If enabled through the Driver If enabled through the DIC, the turn (Vehicle Locator/Panic Information Center (DIC), the turn signal lamps flash twice to indicate Alarm): Press and release to signal lamps flash once to indicate unlocking has occurred.
Page 41 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to Battery Replacement the Vehicle Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY Only RKE transmitters programmed message displays in the DIC. See to this vehicle will work. If a REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE transmitter is lost or stolen, a KEY under Key and Lock replacement can be purchased and...
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Remove the old battery. Do not If the vehicle has an automatic Laws in some communities may use a metal object. climate control system, the climate restrict the use of remote starters. control system will default to a For example, some laws may 3.
Page 43 Keys, Doors, and Windows To start the vehicle using the remote After entering the vehicle during a For example, if and then start feature: remote start, insert and turn the key pressed again after the vehicle has to ON/RUN to drive the vehicle. been running for 5 minutes, 1.
Page 44 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Start Ready There are several ways to lock and WARNING (Continued) unlock the vehicle. If the vehicle does not have the From outside, use the Remote remote vehicle start feature, it may doors are not locked. So, all Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or have the remote start ready feature.
Page 45: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Door Locks Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic Press on the Remote power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature. This feature can Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
Page 46: Doors
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Safety Locks To set the locks, insert a key into Doors the slot and turn it to the horizontal The vehicle has rear door security position. The door can only be Liftgate locks to prevent passengers from opened from the outside with the opening the rear doors from the door unlocked.
Page 47 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 Manual Liftgate Operation WARNING (Continued) To unlock the liftgate, press Adjust the climate control the power door lock switch or press system to a setting that on the Remote Keyless Entry brings in only outside air and (RKE) transmittertwice, see Remote set the fan speed to the Keyless Entry (RKE) System...
Page 48 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Liftgate Operation There are several ways to open and WARNING (Continued) close the power liftgate: On vehicles with a power liftgate, the switch is on the overhead If the vehicle must be driven with Press and hold on the console.
Page 49 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 If the transmission is shifted out of Obstacle Detection Features Manual Operation of Power P (Park) while the power function is Liftgate If the liftgate encounters an obstacle in progress, the liftgate power during a power open or close cycle, To change the liftgate to manual function will continue to completion.
Page 50: Power Assist Steps
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the battery is properly connected Power Assist Steps on the RKEtransmitter or with adequate voltage, the switch is on the liftgate is pressed while not disabled, and the liftgate still will power operation is disabled, the not function, see a dealer for lamps will flash three times, but the service.
Page 51: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 The power assist steps Vehicle Security To arm the theft-deterrent system: automatically extend from beneath 1. Open the door. This vehicle has theft-deterrent the vehicle on the side in which the 2. Lock the door with the Remote features;...
Page 52 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows If a locked driver door is opened To avoid setting off the alarm by 2. Activate the system by locking without using the RKE transmitter, a accident: the doors with the power door 10-second pre-alarm will occur. The lock switch while the door is If you do not want to activate the horn will chirp and the lights will...
Page 53: Immobilizer Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Immobilizer The security light will come on if If the vehicle does start, the first key there is a problem with arming or may be faulty. See your dealer who See Radio Frequency Statement on disarming the theft-deterrent can service the PASS-Key III+ to page 13 22 for information...
Page 54: Exterior Mirrors
2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows To program the new additional key: 5. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if Exterior Mirrors additional keys are to be 1. Verify that the new key has a programmed. Convex Mirrors stamped on it. If you lose or damage your 2.
Page 55: Power Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Manual Mirrors Trailer-Tow Mirrors Power Mirrors Vehicles with manual mirrors can be adjusted by moving the mirror up and down or left to right to see a little of the side of the vehicle, and have a clear view behind the vehicle.
Page 56 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows 3. Adjust the outside mirror so that Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) the side of the vehicle and the If the vehicle has the Side Blind area behind are seen. Zone Alert (SBZA) system. See Side Keep the selector switch in the Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) on center position when not adjusting...
Page 57: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 Folding Mirrors Resetting the Power Folding Heated Mirrors Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: Power Folding Reset the power folding mirrors if: (Rear Window Defogger): The mirrors are accidentally Press to heat the mirrors. obstructed while folding. See Rear Window Defogger under They are accidentally manually Dual Automatic Climate Control...
Page 58: Interior Mirrors
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Park Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the exterior mirrors tilt to a The vehicle may have an automatic preselected position when the dimming inside rearview mirror.
Page 59: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Vehicles with OnStar have three Windows additional control buttons for the OnStar system. See a dealer for WARNING more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it. See OnStar Leaving children, helpless adults, Overview on page 14 1. or pets in a vehicle with the Cleaning the Mirror windows closed is dangerous.
Page 60: Power Windows
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Express Down Windows Windows that have the WARNING express down feature allow the windows to be lowered without Leaving children in a vehicle with holding the switch. Press the the keys is dangerous for many window switch fully and release it to reasons.
Page 61: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Window Lockout Sun Visors Roof Sunroof Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Detach the sun visor from the center mount to pivot to the side Power Folding Mirrors Shown, window, or to extend along the rod, Other Models Similar if available.
Page 62 2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: From the closed position, When the sunroof is opened, an air press the rear of switch (B) 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 (A) until the The sunroof also has a sunshade...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Use During Airbag System Check ..3-46 Pregnancy ....3-28 Replacing Airbag System Restraints Lap Belt .
Page 64: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints WARNING With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.
Page 65: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats The vehicle's second-row seats Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard seating positions that cannot be adjusted. WARNING The vehicle's third-row seats, You can lose control of the if equipped, have adjustable vehicle if you try to adjust a driver headrests in the outboard seating seat while the vehicle is moving.
Page 66: Center Seat
Seats and Restraints If available, raise or lower the Center Seat Power Seat Adjustment front or rear part of the seat If equipped, the center front cushion by moving the front or seatback doubles as an armrest and rear of the control up or down. cupholder/storage area for the driver If available, raise or lower the and passenger when the center...
Page 67: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats and Restraints On vehicles with four-way Lumbar Adjustment Power Lumbar lumbar, press and hold the front or rear of the control to increase Manual Lumbar or decrease lumbar support. To raise or lower the height of the support, press and hold the top or bottom of the control.
Page 68: Reclining Seatbacks
Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks WARNING WARNING If either seatback is not locked, it Sitting in a reclined position when could move forward in a sudden the vehicle is in motion can be stop or crash. That could cause dangerous.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints To return the seatback to the upright Power Reclining Seatbacks position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.
Page 70: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Storing Memory Positions To recall, press and release 1 or 2. The vehicle must be in P (Park). To save into memory: A single beep will sound. The seat, 1. Adjust the driver seat, seatback outside mirrors, and adjustable recliner, both outside mirrors, throttle and brake pedals will move...
Page 71 Seats and Restraints This feature can be turned on or off Easy Exit Driver Seat A single beep sounds. The driver using the vehicle personalization seat moves back approximately This feature can move the seat menu. See Vehicle Personalization 8 cm (3 in). To move the seat back rearward to allow extra room to exit (With DIC Buttons) on page 5 47.
Page 72: Heated And Ventilated Front Seats
3-10 Seats and Restraints Heated and Ventilated Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of Front Seats the button, the seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to WARNING the off setting. The lights indicate three for the highest setting and one If you cannot feel temperature for the lowest.
Page 73: Rear Seats
Seats and Restraints 3-11 Remote Start Heated Seats Rear Seats When it is cold outside, the heated seats may turn on automatically Heated Rear Seats during a remote vehicle start. The heated seats will be canceled when WARNING the ignition is turned on. Press the desired button to use the heated If you cannot feel temperature seats after the vehicle is started.
Page 74 3-12 Seats and Restraints Press the button once for the To recline the seatback: To return the seatback to the upright highest setting. With each press of position: the button, the heated seat changes 1. Lift the lever fully without to the next lower setting, and then applying pressure to the the off setting.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Manual Fold and Tumble Feature Folding and Tumbling the Seat To fold and tumble the seat: 1. Make sure that there is nothing under, in front of, or on the seat. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts.
Page 76 3-14 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 77 Seats and Restraints 3-15 Automatic Fold and Tumble Folding and Tumbling the Second Row Seat from the Third Row Seat Feature or Outside the Vehicle The transmission must be in P (Park) for this feature to work. WARNING WARNING Using the third row seating position while the second row is Automatically folding and folded, or folded and tumbled,...
Page 78 3-16 Seats and Restraints Returning the Seat to the 3. For the 60/40 split-bench seat, make sure the safety belt in the Sitting Position center seating position is not To return the seat to the sitting caught between the two seats position from the tumbled position: and is not twisted.
Page 79 Seats and Restraints 3-17 Returning the Seatback to the Tumbling the Third Row Seat Upright Position To tumble the seat: To return the seatback to the upright 1. Open the liftgate to access the position: controls for the seat. 1. Open the liftgate to access the 2.
Page 80 3-18 Seats and Restraints Returning the Third Row Seat WARNING from a Tumbled Position To return the seat to the normal If either seatback is not locked, it seating position: could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause 1.
Page 81 Seats and Restraints 3-19 Installing the Third Row Seat 4. Push and pull on the seat to WARNING make sure it is locked into place. To install the seat: The seatback cannot be raised A seat that is not locked into 1.
Page 82: Safety Belts
3-20 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual It is extremely dangerous to ride describes how to use safety belts in a cargo area, inside or outside properly. It also describes some of a vehicle.
Page 83: How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Seats and Restraints 3-21 When you wear a safety belt, you Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why How to Wear Safety Belts and the vehicle slow down together. should I have to wear safety Properly There is more time to stop because belts? you stop over a longer distance and, This section is only for people of...
Page 84: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-22 Seats and Restraints There are important things to know would apply force on your Lap-Shoulder Belt about wearing a safety belt properly. abdomen. This could cause All seating positions in the vehicle serious or even fatal injuries. have a lap-shoulder belt except for Wear the shoulder belt over the the center front passenger position, shoulder and across the chest.
Page 85 Seats and Restraints 3-23 Use the following pictures to The lap-shoulder belt may lock if determine the latch plate style: you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.
Page 86 3-24 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster in this section for instructions on use and important safety information. If the belt stops before it reaches 3.
Page 87 Seats and Restraints 3-25 To unlatch the belt, push the button Safety Belt Pretensioners on the buckle. The belt should This vehicle has safety belt return to its stowed position. pretensioners for front outboard Before a door is closed, be sure the occupants.
Page 88 3-26 Seats and Restraints Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults.
Page 89 Seats and Restraints 3-27 WARNING A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
Page 90: Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
3-28 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 91: Safety Belt Extender
Seats and Restraints 3-29 Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash.
Page 92: Airbag System
3-30 Seats and Restraints Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a The vehicle has the following But the safety belt assemblies that Crash airbags: were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
Page 93 Seats and Restraints 3-31 All of the airbags in the vehicle will Here are the most important things WARNING have the word AIRBAG embossed to know about the airbag system: in the trim or on an attached label Because airbags inflate with great near the deployment opening.
Page 94: Where Are The Airbags
3-32 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? WARNING Children who are up against, or very close to, any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument panel cluster, for adults and older children, but which shows the airbag symbol.
Page 95 Seats and Restraints 3-33 Driver Side Shown, Passenger Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. If the vehicle has seat mounted side The roof-rail airbags for the driver, impact airbags for the driver and right front passenger, and second right front passenger, they are in the...
Page 96 3-34 Seats and Restraints WARNING WARNING (Continued) If something is between an Do not use seat accessories that occupant and an airbag, the block the inflation path of a airbag might not inflate properly seat-mounted side impact airbag. or it might force the object into Never secure anything to the roof that person causing severe injury of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags...
Page 97: When Should An Airbag Inflate
Seats and Restraints 3-35 When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear Inflate? example: impacts, or in many side impacts. Frontal airbags are designed to If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe frontal...
Page 98: What Makes An Airbag Inflate
3-36 Seats and Restraints The seat position sensor provides Roof-rail airbags are not intended What Makes an Airbag information that is used to determine to inflate in rear impacts. A Inflate? if the airbags should deploy at a seat mounted side impact airbag is reduced level or at full deployment.
Page 99: How Does An Airbag Restrain
Seats and Restraints 3-37 How Does an Airbag Rollover capable roof-rail airbags What Will You See after are designed to help contain the Restrain? an Airbag Inflates? head and chest of occupants in the outboard seating positions in the In moderate to severe frontal or After the frontal airbags and first, second, and third rows, near frontal collisions, even belted...
Page 100 3-38 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come off the interior lamps and hazard WARNING into contact with you may be warm, warning flashers by using the but not too hot to touch. There may controls for those features. When an airbag inflates, there be some smoke and dust coming may be dust in the air.
Page 101 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Let only qualified technicians In many crashes severe enough to work on the airbag systems. inflate the airbag, windshields are Improper service can mean that broken by vehicle deformation. an airbag system will not work Additional windshield breakage may properly.
Page 102 3-40 Seats and Restraints The passenger sensing system will We recommend that children be WARNING (Continued) turn off the right front passenger secured in a rear seat, including: an frontal airbag under certain infant or a child riding in a passenger airbag inflates and the conditions.
Page 103 Seats and Restraints 3-41 The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is WARNING designed to turn off the right front designed to turn on (may inflate) the passenger frontal airbag if: right front passenger frontal airbag If the airbag readiness light ever anytime the system senses that a The right front passenger seat is comes on and stays on, it means...
Page 104 3-42 Seats and Restraints 4. Reinstall the child restraint 6. Restart the vehicle. properly in the seat. If this happens, following the directions provided use the following steps to allow the The passenger sensing system by the child restraint system to detect that person and may or may not turn off the manufacturer and refer to enable the right front passenger...
Page 105 Seats and Restraints 3-43 Additional Factors Affecting A thick layer of additional material, WARNING such as a blanket or cushion, System Operation or aftermarket equipment such as Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the seat covers, seat heaters, and seat passenger in position on the seat passenger seat or between the massagers, can affect how well the...
Page 106 3-44 Seats and Restraints Servicing the sensors, side impact sensors, WARNING (Continued) or airbag wiring can affect the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle operation of the airbag system. proper service procedures, and Airbags affect how the vehicle In addition, the vehicle may have make sure the person performing should be serviced.
Page 107 Seats and Restraints 3-45 passenger airbag(s). See Q: What if I added a snow plow? Q: Because I have a disability, Passenger Sensing System on Will it keep the airbags from I have to get my vehicle page 3 39. working properly? modified.
Page 108: Airbag System Check
3-46 Seats and Restraints Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or If the airbag readiness light stays on replacement.
Page 109: Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-47 Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that Older Children return to the booster seat.
Page 110 3-48 Seats and Restraints According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child belt. The belt force would then be restraint system or infant restraint applied right on the abdomen. system secured in a rear seating That could cause serious or fatal position.
Page 111: Infants And Young Children
Seats and Restraints 3-49 Infants and Young Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer WARNING (Continued) protection for adults and older Children children, but not for young children arms. An infant should be and infants. Neither the vehicle's Everyone in a vehicle needs secured in an appropriate safety belt system nor its airbag protection! This includes infants and...
Page 112 3-50 Seats and Restraints sure it is designed to be used in WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying Children who are up against, that it meets federal motor or very close to, any airbag when vehicle safety standards.
Page 113: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-51 Child Restraint Systems WARNING A young child's hip bones are still so small that the vehicle's regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settle up around the child's abdomen.
Page 114 3-52 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 115: Where To Put The
Seats and Restraints 3-53 In some areas of the United States Securing the Child Within the Where to Put the and Canada, Certified Child Child Restraint Restraint Passenger Safety Technicians (CPSTs) are available to inspect According to accident statistics, WARNING and demonstrate how to correctly children and infants are safer when use and install child restraints.
Page 116 3-54 Seats and Restraints A label on your sun visor says, WARNING (Continued) WARNING Never put a rear-facing child seat in the front. This is because the risk to Even if the passenger sensing A child in a child restraint in the the rear-facing child is so great, system, if equipped, has turned center front seat can be badly...
Page 117: Latch System
Seats and Restraints 3-55 Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use Tethers for Children child restraint, you may not be able either the lower anchors or the (LATCH System) to access adjacent safety belt...
Page 118 3-56 Seats and Restraints Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Your child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached.
Page 119 Seats and Restraints 3-57 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations Second Row Bucket Third Row Seat (Lower Anchor): Seating (Top Tether Anchor): Seating positions with two lower anchors. positions with top tether anchors. Second Row 60/40 There is one top tether anchor that (Top Tether Anchor): Seating (Lower Anchor): Seating can be used for either the third row...
Page 120 3-58 Seats and Restraints To assist in locating the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor symbol appears near the anchors. Second Row Seat Bucket Second Row Seat 60/40 For models with bucket second row For models with 60/40 second row seating, the top tether anchors are seating, the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat...
Page 121 Seats and Restraints 3-59 Do not secure a child restraint in a WARNING (Continued) position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires child could be seriously injured or that the top tether be attached, or if killed.
Page 122 3-60 Seats and Restraints Do not fold the empty rear seat 1.2. Put the child restraint on WARNING with a safety belt buckled. This the seat. could damage the safety belt or 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower Children can be seriously injured the seat.
Page 123 Seats and Restraints 3-61 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions: If the position you are using If the position you are using does not have a headrest has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you or head restraint and you are using a dual tether,...
Page 124 3-62 Seats and Restraints Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, If the position you are using resulting in serious injury or even has a fixed or an adjustable death in a crash.
Page 125: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-63 Securing Child Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Use the following pictures to forward-facing child restraints have determine the latch plate style: (Rear Seat Position) a top tether, and that the tether be attached. When securing a child restraint in a rear seating position, study the If the child restraint does not have instructions that came with the child...
Page 126 3-64 Seats and Restraints Cinching Latch Plate For third row seating positions, 3. Push the latch plate into the with cinching latch plates, tilt the buckle until it clicks. 1. Put the child restraint on latch plate to adjust the belt if the seat.
Page 127 Seats and Restraints 3-65 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 55 for more information.
Page 128: Securing Child Restraints (Right Front Seat
3-66 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING (Center Front Seat (Right Front Seat Position) Position) A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured This vehicle has airbags. A rear or killed if the right front WARNING seat is a safer place to secure a passenger airbag inflates.
Page 129 Seats and Restraints 3-67 If the child restraint has the LATCH In Canada, the law requires that WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and forward-facing child restraints have Tethers for Children (LATCH a top tether, and that the tether be fail-safe.
Page 130 3-68 Seats and Restraints 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 6. To tighten the belt, push down buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the lock.
Page 131 Seats and Restraints 3-69 7. Before placing a child in the If a child restraint has been installed child restraint, make sure it is and the on indicator is lit, see If the securely held in place. To check, On Indicator is Lit for a Child grasp the child restraint at the Restraint under Passenger Sensing safety belt path and attempt to...
Page 132 3-70 Seats and Restraints NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 133: Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Glove Box Glove Box ....4-1 Cupholders ....4-1 Lift up on the glove box lever to Armrest Storage .
Page 134: Additional Storage Features
Storage Rear Storage Additional Storage To return the cover to the retracted position: Features For vehicles with a rear storage 1. Pull up on the cover handle to area, it is located in the rear cargo release the cover posts from the area of the vehicle on the Cargo Cover retaining sockets.
Page 135: Roof Rack System
Storage To put the cover in the vehicle: Roof Rack System Loading cargo on the roof rack that weighs more than 1. Make sure the cover slot in the 91 kg (200 lbs) or hangs over the holder faces rearward with the WARNING rear or sides of the vehicle may round surface facing down.
Page 136 Storage To carry long items, move the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle crossrails as far apart as capacity when loading the vehicle. possible. Tie the load to the For more information on vehicle crossrails and the siderails or capacity and loading, see Vehicle siderail supports.
Page 137: Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Vehicle Messages Gauge ..... . 5-15 Vehicle Messages ... 5-37 Controls Voltmeter Gauge .
Page 138: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls Vehicle Personalization Controls To adjust the steering wheel: Vehicle Personalization 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull (With DIC Buttons) ..5-47 Steering Wheel the lever. Universal Remote System Adjustment 2.
Page 139 Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Radio Navigating Folders on an iPod or USB Device (Vehicles without a To select preset or favorite radio Navigation System): stations: 1. Press and hold Press and release while listening to a song until the go to the next or previous radio contents of the current folder station stored as a preset or...
Page 140 Instruments and Controls Navigating an iPod or USB Device 3. Press and release to move up (Seek): Press to go to the next on the Main Audio Screen radio station while in AM, one track within the selected (Vehicles with a Navigation FM, or XM .
Page 141 Instruments and Controls While listening to a CD/DVD, press Windshield Washer (Mist): For a single wipe, turn and hold to quickly move forward , then release. For several through the tracks. Release to stop WARNING wipes, hold the band on longer.
Page 142: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Instruments and Controls Rear Window Compass To adjust for compass variance, use the following procedure: Wiper/Washer The vehicle may have a compass in Compass Variance (Zone) the Driver Information Center (DIC). The rear wiper control is located on Procedure the turn and lane change lever. Compass Zone 1.
Page 143 Instruments and Controls 4. Press the trip/fuel button until If CAL should ever appear in the the vehicle heading, for DIC display, the compass should be example, N for North, is calibrated. displayed in the DIC. Or, if the If the DIC display does not show a vehicle does not have DIC heading, for example, N for North, buttons, press and hold the trip...
Page 144 Instruments and Controls To calibrate the compass, use the 3. Press the set/reset button to Clock following procedure: start the compass calibration. Or, To set the time and date: if the vehicle does not have DIC Compass Calibration Procedure buttons, press and hold the trip 1.
Page 145: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls 5. To decrease the time or date, do Power Outlets WARNING one of the following: The accessory power outlets can be Power is always supplied to the Press the SEEK button. used to plug in electrical equipment, outlets.
Page 146 5-10 Instruments and Controls When adding electrical equipment, Power Outlet 110 Volt An indicator light on the outlet turns be sure to follow the proper on to show it is in use. The light Alternative Current installation instructions included comes on when the ignition is in The vehicle may have a power with the equipment.
Page 147: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls 5-11 The power outlet is not designed for Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there and may not work properly, if the could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and following are plugged in: function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators Equipment with high initial peak...
Page 148: Instrument Cluster
5-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English 6 Speed Shown, Metric and 2500 Series Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 149: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 5-13 If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Press the reset button, located on Fuel Gauge hybrid supplement for more the instrument panel cluster next to information. the trip odometer display, to toggle between the trip odometer and the Speedometer regular odometer.
Page 150: Engine Oil Pressure
5-14 Instruments and Controls When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL Engine Oil Pressure LEVEL LOW message appears in Gauge the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Fuel System Messages on page 5 41 for more information. Here are some situations owners may experience with the fuel gauge.
Page 151: Engine Coolant Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Center (DIC). See Engine Oil Engine Coolant Messages on page 5 40 and Engine Temperature Gauge Oil on page 10 7 for more information. A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure.
Page 152: Voltmeter Gauge
5-16 Instruments and Controls See Engine Overheating on When the engine is running, the page 10 21. gauge shows the condition of the charging system. The charging If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the system regulates voltage based on hybrid supplement for more the state of the battery for improved information.
Page 153: Safety Belt Reminders
Instruments and Controls 5-17 will come on or the SERVICE This cycle may continue several This cycle continues several times if BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM times if the driver remains or the front passenger remains or DIC message will display. See becomes unbuckled while the becomes unbuckled while the Battery Voltage and Charging...
Page 154: Airbag Readiness Light
5-18 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status WARNING Indicator The system checks the airbag's If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible If the vehicle has the airbag status on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions.
Page 155 Instruments and Controls 5-19 Then, after several more seconds, WARNING the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off If the airbag readiness light ever symbol to let you know the status of comes on and stays on, it means the right front passenger frontal that something may be wrong airbag.
Page 156: Charging System Light
5-20 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light checked right away. If the vehicle must be driven a short distance with the light on, turn off accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the If the malfunction indicator lamp hybrid supplement for more comes on and stays on while the...
Page 157 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to The following may correct an engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: emission system malfunction: intake, or fuel system of the Reduce vehicle speed. Check that the fuel cap is fully vehicle or the replacement of the installed.
Page 158 5-22 Instruments and Controls The OBD II (On-Board If one or more of these conditions Diagnostics) system determines occurs, change the fuel brand used. that critical emission control It will require at least one full tank of systems have not been the proper fuel to turn the light off.
Page 159: Brake System Warning
Instruments and Controls 5-23 Brake System Warning If the light comes on while driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. Light The pedal might be harder to push or might go closer to the floor. It can With the ignition on, the brake take longer to stop.
Page 160: Tow/Haul Mode Light
5-24 Instruments and Controls ® If it does not, have the vehicle If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the StabiliTrak OFF Light serviced by your dealer. If the hybrid supplement for more system is working normally the information. indicator light then goes off. Tow/Haul Mode Light If the ABS light stays on, turn the ignition off.
Page 161: Traction Control System
Instruments and Controls 5-25 If the StabiliTrak/TCS system is off, If the light comes on and stays on When the Light Is On Steady the system does not assist in while driving, and a message This indicates that one or more of controlling the vehicle.
Page 162: Engine Oil Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it light and message should go off. means that oil is not flowing through If they do not, have the vehicle the engine properly. The vehicle serviced by your dealer.
Page 163: High-Beam On Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 This light is also used to indicate the Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light status of the anti-theft alarm system when the ignition is turned off. The light will flash rapidly if the alarm system is arming and one or more of the monitored entry points is not closed.
Page 164: Center (Dic)
5-28 Instruments and Controls Information Displays The DIC has different displays DIC Buttons which can be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons located on the Driver Information instrument panel, next to the Center (DIC) steering wheel. If the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the trip Your vehicle has a Driver odometer reset stem can be used to...
Page 165 Instruments and Controls 5-29 outside air temperature will also be Trip/Fuel Menu Items The trip odometer can be reset to shown in the display. The zero by pressing the set/reset (With DIC Buttons) temperature will be shown in °C button while the trip odometer is (Trip/Fuel): Press to scroll or °F depending on the units displayed.
Page 166 5-30 Instruments and Controls For example, if the vehicle was the same amount of fuel is in the the fuel used information, press and driven 8 km (5 mi) before it is started fuel tank. This is because different hold the set/reset button while FUEL again, and then the retroactive reset driving conditions produce different USED is displayed.
Page 167 Instruments and Controls 5-31 To stop the timer, press the set/reset instantaneous fuel economy in liters Vehicle Information Menu button briefly while TIMER is per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or Items (With DIC Buttons) displayed. miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike (Vehicle Information): Press average economy, this screen To reset the timer to zero, press and...
Page 168 5-32 Instruments and Controls When the remaining oil life is low, Side Blind Zone Alert the vehicle information will then be the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON displayed in the unit of If your vehicle has the Side Blind message will appear on the display. measurement selected.
Page 169 Instruments and Controls 5-33 If the tire pressure display shows See Integrated Trailer Brake Trip Odometer Reset Stem dashes instead of a value, there Control System under Towing Menu Items (With DIC Buttons) may be a problem with your vehicle. Equipment on page 9 79 for more Use the trip odometer reset stem to If this consistently occurs, see your...
Page 170 5-34 Instruments and Controls The trip odometer has a feature Language Engine Hours called the retroactive reset. This can This display allows you to select To display the ENGINE HOURS, be used to set the trip odometer to the language in which the DIC place the ignition in LOCK/OFF or the number of kilometers (miles) messages will appear.
Page 171 Instruments and Controls 5-35 3. Continue to press and hold the The trip odometer has a feature Transmission Temperature trip odometer reset stem to scroll called the retroactive reset. This can Press the trip odometer reset stem through all of the available be used to set the trip odometer to until TRANS TEMP displays.
Page 172 5-36 Instruments and Controls OUTPUT shows the power output to Oil Life Remember, you must reset the OIL the trailer anytime a trailer with LIFE display yourself after each oil To access this display, the vehicle electric brakes is connected. Output change.
Page 173: Vehicle Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and instrument panel cluster. See Charging System Light on Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC page 5 20. Driving with this problem indicate the status of the vehicle or could drain the battery. Turn off all BATTERY LOW START some action may be needed to unnecessary accessories.
Page 174: Door Ajar Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKES SOON As soon as it is safe to do so, HOOD OPEN carefully pull your vehicle over to This message displays if there is a This message displays and a chime the side of the road and turn the problem with the brake system.
Page 175: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 5-39 REAR ACCESS OPEN Engine Cooling System coolant temperature returns to normal, the air conditioning Messages This message displays and a chime compressor turns back on. You can sounds if the liftgate or liftglass is continue to drive your vehicle. Notice: If you drive the vehicle open while the ignition is in ON/ while the engine is overheating,...
Page 176: Engine Oil Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE This message displays if low oil pressure levels occur. Stop the ENGINE ENGINE vehicle as soon as safely possible This message displays and a chime This message displays when the and do not operate it until the cause sounds if the engine cooling system engine oil becomes hotter than the...
Page 177: Fuel System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 This message also displays when TIGHTEN GAS CAP Lamp Messages the engine power is reduced. This message may display along TURN SIGNAL ON Reduced engine power can affect with the check engine light on the the vehicle's ability to accelerate. This message displays and a chime instrument panel cluster if the fuel If this message is on, but there...
Page 178 5-42 Instruments and Controls PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE SIDE BLIND ZONE SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM ALERT SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE After the vehicle has been started, this message displays to remind the If your vehicle has the Side Blind If your vehicle has the Side Blind driver that the URPA system has Zone Alert (SBZA) system and this Zone Alert (SBZA) system, this...
Page 179: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Ride Control System SERVICE TRACTION TRACTION XX CONTROL STABILITRAK XX Messages If your vehicle has StabiliTrak, this This message displays when the SERVICE STABILITRAK message displays when there is a traction control and/or StabiliTrak ® problem with the Traction Control systems have been turned on or off.
Page 180: Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls STABILITRAK OFF may also The message turns off as soon as off the engine. See Immobilizer display when the stability control the conditions that caused the Operation on page 2 17 for more has been automatically disabled. message to be displayed are no information.
Page 181: Transmission Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-45 TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE than one tire pressure message at a the vehicle and check for the time. To read the other messages message on the DIC display. If the On vehicles with the Tire Pressure that may have been sent at the message is still displayed or Monitor System (TPMS), this same time, press the set/reset...
Page 182: Vehicle Reminder
5-46 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Reminder When this message displays, power TRAILER CONNECTED is no longer available to the trailer Messages On vehicles with the Integrated brakes. Trailer Brake Control (ITBC) system, CHECK TRAILER WIRING As soon as it is safe to do so, this message displays briefly when carefully pull the vehicle over to the a trailer with electric brakes is first...
Page 183: Washer Fluid Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-47 Washer Fluid Messages Vehicle To change customization preferences, use the following Personalization WASHER FLUID LOW ADD procedure. FLUID Entering the Feature Vehicle Personalization This message displays when the Settings Menu (With DIC Buttons) windshield washer fluid is low. Fill 1.
Page 184 5-48 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until made to this feature. The current AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the the PRESS TO DISPLAY IN setting will remain. DIC display.
Page 185 Instruments and Controls 5-49 AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL AT KEY OUT: All of the doors Press the customization button until will unlock when the key is taken REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on This feature allows you to select out of the ignition. the DIC display.
Page 186 5-50 Instruments and Controls NO CHANGE: No change will be Press the customization button until DELAY DOOR LOCK made to this feature. The current REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears This feature allows you to select setting will remain. on the DIC display. Press the set/ whether or not the locking of the reset button once to access the To select a setting, press the set/...
Page 187 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Press the customization button until Press the customization button until APPROACH LIGHTING DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC This feature allows you to select the DIC display. Press the set/reset display. Press the set/reset button whether or not to have the exterior button once to access the settings once to access the settings for this...
Page 188 5-52 Instruments and Controls The lights will remain on for Press the customization button until PARK TILT MIRRORS 20 seconds or until the lock button CHIME VOLUME appears on the If your vehicle has this feature, it on the RKE transmitter is pressed, DIC display.
Page 189 Instruments and Controls 5-53 PASSENGER MIRROR: The Press the customization button until the key back in the ignition and passenger outside mirror will be EASY EXIT RECALL appears on remove it again, the seat will stay in tilted down when the vehicle is the DIC display.
Page 190 5-54 Instruments and Controls Press the customization button until Press the customization button until REMOTE START EASY EXIT SETUP appears on the MEMORY SEAT RECALL appears If your vehicle has this feature, it DIC display. Press the set/reset on the DIC display. Press the set/ allows you to turn the remote start button once to access the settings reset button once to access the...
Page 191 Instruments and Controls 5-55 NO CHANGE: No change will be DO NOT RESTORE: The Exiting the Feature made to this feature. The current customization features will not be Settings Menu setting will remain. set to their factory default settings. The feature settings menu will be To select a setting, press the set/ To select a setting, press the set/ exited when any of the following...
Page 192: Universal Remote System
5-56 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote This system provides a way to the lease ends. See Erasing replace up to three remote control Universal Home Remote Buttons in System transmitters used to activate this section. devices such as garage door Park the vehicle outside of the See Radio Frequency Statement on openers, security systems, and...
Page 193 Instruments and Controls 5-57 3. Immediately return to the vehicle. Press and hold the Universal Home Remote button that will be used to control the garage door until the garage door moves. The indicator light, above the selected button, To program up to three devices: should slowly blink.
Page 194 5-58 Instruments and Controls To program another Rolling Code Programming a garage door opener garage door opener is a Fixed device such as an additional garage involves time-sensitive actions, so Code unit. If you do not see a door opener, a security device, read the entire procedure before row of dip switches, return or home automation device, repeat...
Page 195 Instruments and Controls 5-59 If a switch is set between The switch positions on the the up and down position, hand-held transmitter could be write Middle. labeled as follows: The switch settings written A switch in the up position down in Step 2 now could be labeled as Up, become the button strokes +, or On.
Page 196 5-60 Instruments and Controls 4. The indicator lights will blink 6. Press and hold the button that slowly. Enter each switch setting will be used to control the from Step 2 into your vehicle's garage door until the garage Universal Home Remote. door moves.
Page 197: Universal Remote System Operation
Instruments and Controls 5-61 Universal Remote System Erasing Universal Home For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, Remote Buttons Operation call the customer assistance phone The programmed buttons should be number under Customer Assistance Press and hold the appropriate erased when the vehicle is sold or Offices (U.S.
Page 198 5-62 Instruments and Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 199: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting Instrument Panel Illumination Control ..... . 6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Dome Lamps ....6-8 Exterior Lighting Reading Lamps .
Page 200: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting The exterior lamps control has four turning off to prevent the battery (Parking Lamps): Turns on the positions: from being drained. Turn the parking lamps together with the headlamp control to off and then following: (Off): Turns off the automatic back to the headlamp on position to headlamps and Daytime Running Instrument Panel Lights...
Page 201: Flash-To-Pass
Lighting The transmission is not in Park. If the headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, The light sensor determines it is the high-beam headlamps will turn daytime. on. They will stay on as long as you When the DRL system is on, only hold the lever toward you.
Page 202: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime System operation of the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automatic When it is dark enough outside, the headlamp systems so that driving automatic headlamp system turns on the headlamps at the normal under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the...
Page 203: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting To idle the vehicle with the Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change automatic headlamp system off, turn Signals the control to the off position. The headlamps will also stay on after you exit the vehicle. This feature can be programmed using the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Page 204: Fog Lamps
Lighting Raise or lower the lever for less Turn Signal On Chime The ignition must be in the ON/RUN than one second until the arrow position for the fog lamps to If the turn signal is left on for more starts to flash to signal a lane come on.
Page 205: Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp
Lighting Auxiliary The emergency roof lamp circuit is Interior Lighting fused at 30 amps, so the total Roof-Mounted Lamp current draw of the attached lamps Instrument Panel should be less than this value. The If the vehicle has this feature, this Illumination Control attachment points for the roof lamp button includes wiring provisions for...
Page 206: Control
Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps The dome lamps are located in the For vehicles with reading lamps overhead console. they are located on the overhead console. They come on when any door is opened and turn off after all the To turn on the reading lamps, press doors are closed.
Page 207: Entry Lighting
Lighting Lighting Features Battery Load The battery can be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are very Management high. This is true for all vehicles. Entry Lighting This is because the generator The vehicle has Electric Power (alternator) may not be spinning fast Management (EPM) that estimates The vehicle has an illuminated entry the battery's temperature and state...
Page 208: Battery Power Protection
6-10 Lighting EPM works to prevent excessive Battery Power Protection discharge of the battery. It does this This feature shuts off the dome, and by balancing the generator's output reading lamps if they are left on for and the vehicle's electrical needs. more than 10 minutes when the It can increase engine idle speed to ignition is off.
Page 209 Infotainment System Infotainment Rear Seat Infotainment Introduction Rear Seat Entertainment System (RSE) System ....7-35 Infotainment Rear Seat Audio (RSA) System ..... 7-46 Read the following pages to become familiar with the audio Introduction...
Page 210: Infotainment System
Infotainment System To minimize taking your eyes off the Contact your dealer Navigation/Radio System road while driving, do the following before adding any equipment. For vehicles with a navigation radio while the vehicle is parked: Adding audio or communication system, see the separate Navigation Become familiar with the equipment could interfere with System manual.
Page 211: Operation
Infotainment System Operation Radio with CD (MP3) Shown, Radio with USB and CD (MP3) Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 212 Infotainment System System on page 7 35 for more information on the vehicle's RSE system. The DVD player is the top slot on the radio faceplate. The player is capable of reading the DTS programmed DVD Audio or DVD Video media, (DTS and DTS Digital Surround are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.).
Page 213 Infotainment System To activate SCV: Noise Compensation (Information) (If Available): Technology: Vehicles with the LTZ Press to switch the display between 1. Set the radio volume to the package and a Bose Audio System the radio station frequency and the desired level.
Page 214 Infotainment System To activate: control tab by doing one of the To quickly adjust all tone and following: speaker controls to the middle 1. Set the radio volume to the position, press the knob for more desired level. Pressing the knob.
Page 215 Infotainment System The following DSP settings are Adjusting the Speakers To quickly adjust all speaker and available: tone controls to the middle position, (Balance/Fade) press the knob for more than Normal Select this setting to BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To 2 seconds. adjust the audio for normal adjust the balance or fade: mode.
Page 216: Radio
Infotainment System Radio (Information) (RDS Features): SEEK: Press to seek the next For vehicles with RDS features, radio station. Press and hold for a few seconds until a beep sounds to AM-FM Radio press to display additional text scan for radio stations in ascending information related to the current Radio Data System (RDS) order, press the...
Page 217: Satellite Radio
Infotainment System Up to 36 stations can be The number of favorites pages can Satellite Radio programmed as favorites using the be setup using the MENU button. To Satellite Radio Service sixbutton. Press the FAV button to setup the number of favorites go through up to six pages of pages: XM is a satellite radio service based...
Page 218 7-10 Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): Press to select To go to the previous or next XM (Information) (XM Satellite Radio different favorites pages for stored station in the selected category, Service): For vehicles with XM, radio stations. do one of the following: press to display additional text CAT (Category): The CAT button is...
Page 219 Infotainment System 7-11 4. Press the softkey located under Storing an XM Channel as a 4. Press the FAV button, or let the Favorite the Add or Remove tab. menu time out, to return to the original main radio screen To store a station as a favorite: To restore all removed showing the radio station...
Page 220 7-12 Infotainment System Loading XM: The audio system is No CAT Info: No category XM Theftlocked: The XM receiver acquiring and processing audio and information is available at this time in the vehicle could have previously text data. No action is needed. This on this channel.
Page 221: Radio Reception
Infotainment System 7-13 Check XM Receivr: If this Satellite Radio Service message does not clear within a The range for most AM stations is XM Satellite Radio Service gives short period of time, the receiver greater than for FM, especially at digital radio reception from coast to could have a fault.
Page 222: Rear Side Window
7-14 Infotainment System Rear Side Window Do not apply aftermarket Audio Players glass tinting with metallic film. Antenna The metallic film in some tinting CD Player materials will interfere with or The AM-FM antenna is located in distort the incoming radio the passenger rear side windows.
Page 223 Infotainment System 7-15 If a label is added to a Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their Ejecting a CD CD, more than one CD is inserted original cases or other protective EJECT: Press and release to into the slot at a time, or an cases and away from direct sunlight eject the disc.
Page 224 7-16 Infotainment System The CD player can play the smaller RDM (Random): Press to listen to (Tune): Turn to select tracks on 8 cm (3 inch) single CDs with an tracks in random, rather than the CD that is currently playing. adapter ring.
Page 225 Infotainment System 7-17 Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode Root Directory Tracks are played in the following Discs order: The root directory is treated as a The radio can play discs that folder. Files are stored in the root Play begins from the first track in contain both uncompressed CD directory when the disc or storage the first playlist and continues...
Page 226 7-18 Infotainment System Track names longer than using file folders can be played. SEEK: Press to go to the next 32 characters or four pages are If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more track. Press and hold or press shortened. The display does not than the maximum of 50 folders, multiple times to continue moving show parts of words on the last...
Page 227 Infotainment System 7-19 RDM (Random): Press to listen to To listen to files by another artist, alphabetical order on the CD and tracks in random, rather than press the softkey located below begins playing MP3 files from that sequential order. To use random: either arrow tab.
Page 228: Cd/Dvd Player
7-20 Infotainment System There could have been a The use of CD/DVD lens cleaners is Store CD-Rs or CD-RWs in their problem while burning the CD. not advised, due to the risk of original cases or other protective contaminating the lens of the optics cases and away from direct sunlight The label could be caught in the with lubricants internal to the CD...
Page 229 Infotainment System 7-21 Audio Output Input Jack in Auxiliary Devices on Ejecting a Disc page 7 31, or Audio/Video (A/V) Only one audio source can be heard CD (Eject): Press and release Jacks under Rear Seat through the speakers at one time. to eject the disc that is currently Entertainment (RSE) System on An audio source is defined as DVD...
Page 230 7-22 Infotainment System Playing a CD (in Either the The CD player can play the smaller (if available). See Using the 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an Auxiliary Input Jack in Auxiliary DVD or CD Slot) adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the Devices on page 7 31 or Audio/ If the ignition or radio is turned off smaller CDs are loaded in the same...
Page 231 Infotainment System 7-23 RDM (Random): Press to listen to The CD player reads both SEEK: Press to go to the start of tracks in random, rather than uncompressed audio and MP3/ the current track, if more than sequential order. To use random: WMA files on a mixed mode disc.
Page 232 7-24 Infotainment System The CD player supports: No Folder Tracks are played in the following order: Up to 512 files and folders. When the disc contains only compressed files, the files are Play begins from the first track in Up to 8 folders in depth. located under the root folder.
Page 233 Infotainment System 7-25 File System and Naming Playing an MP3 or WMA FWD (Fast Forward): Press (in Either the DVD or CD Slot) and hold to advance playback The song name that displays is the quickly. song name that is contained in the If a disc is inserted into the top DVD ID3 tag.
Page 234 7-26 Infotainment System The player scans the disc to sort the To change from playback by artist to Using the DVD Player files by artist and album ID3 tag playback by album: The DVD player can be controlled information. It can take several 1.
Page 235 Infotainment System 7-27 Inserting a Disc If loading and reading of a disc cycles through all available options, cannot be completed, due to such as: DVD slot, CD slot, front Insert a disc partway into the top unknown format, etc., and the disc auxiliary, and rear auxiliary slot, label side up.
Page 236 7-28 Infotainment System A lock symbol displays next to the REV (Fast Reverse): Press to (Play/Pause): Press either clock display. The Parental Control quickly reverse the CD or DVD at the Play or Pause tab displayed on feature remains on until the knob is five times the normal speed.
Page 237 Infotainment System 7-29 The video screen automatically (Enter): Press to select the Group : Press to cycle turns on when the DVD-V is choices that are highlighted in through musical groupings on the inserted into the DVD slot, and does any menu.
Page 238 7-30 Infotainment System The road is very rough. When Stopping and Resuming CD/DVD Player Messages the road becomes smoother, the Playback Disc Format Error: This message disc should play. displays if the disc is inserted with To stop playing a DVD without The disc is dirty, scratched, wet, the disc label wrong side up, or if turning off the system, press the...
Page 239: Auxiliary Devices
Infotainment System 7-31 Auxiliary Devices For optimal sound quality, increase DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): the portable audio device's volume Press to cycle through DVD, CD, Using the Auxiliary Input Jack to the loudest level. or Auxiliary when listening to the radio. The DVD/CD text tab and a Radios with an auxiliary input jack It is always best to power the message showing track or chapter...
Page 240 7-32 Infotainment System FAT16 Using the USB Port Make sure the iPod has the latest ® firmware from Apple for proper FAT32 Radios with a USB port can control operation. iPod firmware can a USB storage device or an iPod Connecting a USB Storage be updated using the latest using the radio buttons and knobs.
Page 241 Infotainment System 7-33 The iPod charges while it is Using Softkeys to Control a SEEK: Press to go to the start of connected to the vehicle if the USB Storage Device or iPod the track, if more than ten seconds vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY have played.
Page 242 7-34 Infotainment System Third softkey, 5% through the list (Folder View): Press the 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. softkey below to view the Fourth softkey, 10% through the contents of the current folder on the 4.
Page 243: (Rse) System
Infotainment System 7-35 Repeat Functionality Rear Seat (Shuffle Off): Press the To use Repeat: softkey below to turn shuffle Infotainment off. This is the default mode when a Press the softkey below USB storage device or iPod is first Rear Seat Entertainment to select between Repeat All and connected.
Page 244 7-36 Infotainment System Before Driving features such as: radio, video Headphones screen, Rear Seat Audio (RSA), The RSE is designed for rear seat DVD, and/or CD. While Parental passengers only. The driver cannot Control is on, a padlock icon safely view the video screen while displays.
Page 245 Infotainment System 7-37 These headphones can be used to Infrared transmitters are located at Do not store the listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, the rear of the overhead console. headphones in heat or direct MP3s, DVD As, or any auxiliary The headphones shut off sunlight.
Page 246 7-38 Infotainment System Battery Replacement Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks The A/V jacks, located on the rear of the floor console, allow audio or To change the batteries on the video signals to be connected from headphones: an auxiliary device such as a 1.
Page 247 Infotainment System 7-39 To use the auxiliary inputs of the How to Change the RSE Video Audio Output Screen Settings RSE system, connect an external Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary device to the color-coded The screen display mode (normal, auxiliary inputs can be heard A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliary full, and zoom), screen brightness,...
Page 248 7-40 Infotainment System When a device is connected to the If a DVD is playing and the screen Remote Control A/V jacks, or the radio's auxiliary is raised to its locked position, the input jack if the vehicle has this screen remains on.
Page 249 Infotainment System 7-41 Objects blocking the line of sight Remote Control Buttons (Menu Navigation could also affect the function of the Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to (Power): Press this button to remote control. navigate through a menu. turn the video screen on and off. If a CD or DVD is in the Radio DVD (Enter): Press this button to (Illumination): Press this button...
Page 250 7-42 Infotainment System (Stop): Press this button to stop (Previous Track/Chapter): (Fast Forward): Press this playing, fast reversing, or fast Press this button to return to the button to fast forward the DVD or forwarding a DVD. Press this button start of the current track or chapter.
Page 251 Infotainment System 7-43 If the vehicle has a third row video Battery Replacement (Camera): Press this button to screen, the AUX button controls the change camera angles on DVDs To change the remote control source display on the second row that have this feature while a DVD is batteries: video screen, and the third row...
Page 252 7-44 Infotainment System Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action There is no power. The ignition might not be turned to ON/RUN or ACC/ ACCESSORY. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black Check the display mode settings in the setup menu by borders on the top and bottom or on both sides, or the pressing the display menu button on the remote control.
Page 253 Infotainment System 7-45 Tips and Troubleshooting Chart (cont'd) Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless headphone audio cuts out or Check for obstructions, low batteries, reception range, buzzes. and interference from cellular telephone towers, or use a cellular telephone in the vehicle. Check that the headphones are on correctly using the L (left) and R (right) on the headphones.
Page 254: Rear Seat Audio (Rsa)
7-46 Infotainment System Cleaning the Video Screen The radio functionality is controlled by both the RSA and the front radio. When cleaning the video screen, Only one band can be tuned to at use only a clean cloth dampened one time. Changing the band on the with clean water.
Page 255 Infotainment System 7-47 SRCE (Source): Press this button While listening to a disc, press the When a CD or DVD audio disc is to switch between the radio playing, press this button to go to left seek arrow to go back to the (AM/FM), XM (if equipped), CD, the beginning of the CD or DVD...
Page 256: Bluetooth
7-48 Infotainment System Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone A Bluetooth system can use a The system may not work with Bluetooth capable cell phone with a all cell phones. See Pairing in Hands Free Profile to make and Bluetooth this section for more information.
Page 257 Infotainment System 7-49 Noise: Keep interior noise levels to Bluetooth Controls Pairing Information a minimum. The system may not A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Use the buttons located on the recognize voice commands if there capability cannot be paired to steering wheel to operate the is too much background noise.
Page 258 7-50 Infotainment System Pairing a Phone This name will be used to Deleting a Paired Phone indicate which phones are If the phone name you want to 1. Press and hold paired and connected to the delete is unknown, see Listing All two seconds.
Page 259 Infotainment System 7-51 3. Say Change phone. Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say If another cell phone is Verify at any time. found, the response will be Delete All Name Tags: This <Phone name>...
Page 260 7-52 Infotainment System Using the Delete All Name Tags Making a Call Using the Digit Dial Command Command The digit dial command allows a Calls can be made using the This command deletes all stored phone number to be dialed by following commands.
Page 261 Infotainment System 7-53 Once connected, the person called Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to will be heard through the audio dial the number of the third party Call waiting must be supported on speakers. to be called. the cell phone and enabled by the 4.
Page 262 7-54 Infotainment System Transferring a Call Transferring Audio to the 3. Say Voice. The system Bluetooth System from a Cell responds OK, accessing Audio can be transferred between Phone <phone name>. the Bluetooth system and the cell During a call with the audio on the The cell phone's normal prompt phone.
Page 263 Infotainment System 7-55 Clearing the System Trademarks and Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements the in vehicle Bluetooth system, it will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how Manufactured under license from to delete this information, see the Dolby Laboratories.
Page 264 7-56 Infotainment System NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 265 Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..8-1 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 8-4 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Control Only) .
Page 266 Climate Controls outlets. In this mode, the system automatically in this setting, unless (Fan Control): Turn the left automatically selects outside air. the outside temperature is close to knob clockwise or counterclockwise Recirculation cannot be selected freezing. to increase or decrease the fan when in Floor Mode.
Page 267 Climate Controls REAR: Press to turn the rear For vehicles with heated outside (Recirculation): Press this heating and air conditioning on. See rearview mirrors, the mirrors will button to turn the recirculation mode Rear Climate Control System (Rear heat to help clear fog or frost from on or off.
Page 268: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Dual Automatic Climate Control System K. Air Conditioning PASS The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle can be controlled with this system. The vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system M. Passenger Temperature Control described later in this section. (On/Off): Press to turn the climate control system on or off.
Page 269 Climate Controls Driver and Passenger Side When in defrost mode the The air inlet will normally be set Temperature Control passenger temperature setting to outside air. If it is hot outside, cannot be changed. the air inlet may automatically The driver and passenger side switch to recirculate inside air to temperature buttons are used to Automatic Operation...
Page 270 Climate Controls Do not cover the solar sensor (Air Delivery Mode Control): (Floor): Air is directed to the located on the top of the instrument Press these buttons to change the floor outlets, with some to the panel near the windshield. This direction of the airflow in the vehicle.
Page 271 Climate Controls If vent, bi-level, or floor mode is On hot days, open the windows long (Defrost): This mode removes selected again, the climate control enough to let hot inside air escape. fog or frost from the windshield system displays the previous This helps to reduce the time it more quickly.
Page 272 Climate Controls The recirculation mode cannot be REAR: For vehicles with the rear Do not use a razor blade used with floor, defog, or defrost heat and air conditioning controls. or sharp object to clear the inside modes. If recirculation is selected Press to turn the rear climate control rear window.
Page 273 Climate Controls Sensors There is also an exterior temperature sensor located behind the front grille. This sensor reads the outside air temperature and helps maintain the temperature inside the vehicle. Any cover on the front of the vehicle could cause a false reading in the displayed temperature.
Page 274 8-10 Climate Controls Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate Mimic Mode: This mode matches the rear climate control to the front Control Only) climate control airflow settings. It comes on when REAR is pressed For vehicles with this system, the rear controls are three knobs located in the first time.
Page 275 Climate Controls 8-11 Rear Climate Control System (Rear Climate with Rear (Vent): Air is directed through the headliner outlets. Seat Audio) (Bi-Level): Air is directed For vehicles with the rear heat and air conditioning controls, they are through the floor and headliner integrated with the rear seat audio controls located in the center console.
Page 276 8-12 Climate Controls The rear climate control system can Automatic Operation, If Manual Operation also be turned off by pressing and Equipped (Fan Control): Press these holding the button. To turn the buttons on the rear seat audio AUTO: Press the air delivery mode system on from the rear seats, control panel to increase or button until this setting is selected to...
Page 277: Air Vents
Climate Controls 8-13 Keep the air path under the front Air Vents seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout the Use the air outlets located in the vehicle. center and on the side of the instrument panel to direct the Adding outside equipment to the airflow.
Page 278 8-14 Climate Controls NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 279 Driving and Operating Driving and Starting the Engine ..9-25 Brakes Engine Heater ....9-26 Antilock Brake Operating Retained Accessory System (ABS) .
Page 280 Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-63 distractions.
Page 281: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Defensive Driving WARNING WARNING Defensive driving means always Taking your eyes off the road too Drinking and then driving is very expect the unexpected. The first long or too often could cause a dangerous. Your reflexes, step in driving defensively is to wear crash resulting in injury or death.
Page 282: Braking
Driving and Operating Braking power brake assist but it will be Curve Tips used when the brake is applied. Take curves at a reasonable Braking action involves perception Once the power assist is used up, it speed. time and reaction time. Deciding to can take longer to stop and the push the brake pedal is perception Reduce speed before entering a...
Page 283: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about Defensive drivers avoid most skids one-eighth of a turn, until the by taking reasonable care suited to right front tire contacts the existing conditions, and by not pavement edge. overdriving those conditions.
Page 284: Off-Road Driving
Driving and Operating Try to avoid sudden steering, Read all the information about Controlling the vehicle is the key to acceleration, or braking, four-wheel-drive vehicles in this successful off-road driving. One of including reducing vehicle speed manual. the best ways to control the vehicle by shifting to a lower gear.
Page 285 Driving and Operating Loading the Vehicle for For more information about loading Driving on Hills the vehicle, see Vehicle Load Limits Off-Road Driving Driving safely on hills requires good and Tires. judgment and an understanding of WARNING what the vehicle can and cannot do. Environmental Concerns Always use established trails, Unsecured cargo on the load...
Page 286 Driving and Operating Never go downhill forward or When driving down a hill, keep When driving on hills: backward with either the the vehicle headed straight Use a low gear and keep a firm transmission or transfer case in down. Use a low gear because grip on the steering wheel.
Page 287 Driving and Operating If driving uphill when the Hidden obstacles can make the 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted vehicle stalls, shift to steepness of the incline more after stalling, set the parking R (Reverse), release the severe. If a rock is driven across brake, shift an automatic parking brake, and back with the uphill wheels, or if the...
Page 288 9-10 Driving and Operating Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Notice: Do not drive through WARNING standing water if it is deep or Ice enough to cover the wheel hubs, Use a low gear when driving in Driving on frozen lakes, ponds, axles or exhaust pipe.
Page 289: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 After Off-Road Driving Driving on Wet Roads WARNING (Continued) Remove any brush or debris that Rain and wet roads can reduce has collected on the underbody, Flowing or rushing water creates vehicle traction and affect your or chassis, or under the hood.
Page 290: Highway Hypnosis
9-12 Driving and Operating Other Rainy Weather Tips Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Besides slowing down, other wet Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through weather driving tips include: your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain.
Page 291: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating 9-13 Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more.
Page 292 9-14 Driving and Operating Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. carbon monoxide, see Engine Clear away snow from around If possible, use the Roadside...
Page 293: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-15 If the Vehicle Is Stuck For information about using tire Release the accelerator pedal while chains on the vehicle, see Tire shifting, and press lightly on the Slowly and cautiously spin the Chains on page 10 72. accelerator pedal when the wheels to free the vehicle when transmission is in gear.
Page 294: Vehicle Load Limits
9-16 Driving and Operating Recovery Hooks Vehicle Load Limits It is very important to know how WARNING much weight your vehicle can carry. This weight is called the Never pull on recovery hooks vehicle capacity weight and from the side. The hooks could includes the weight of all break and you and others could occupants, cargo, and all...
Page 295 Driving and Operating 9-17 Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilograms and pounds. Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows the (GVWR), or either the size of the original equipment...
Page 296 9-18 Driving and Operating Steps for Determining Correct The resulting figure equals If your vehicle will be towing Load Limit the available amount of cargo a trailer, the load from your and luggage load capacity. trailer will be transferred to Locate the statement The For example, if the XXX your vehicle.
Page 297 Driving and Operating 9-19 Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 2 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs) B.
Page 298 9-20 Driving and Operating Refer to your vehicle's tire and vehicle's original tires and the The Certification/Tire label also loading information label for inflation pressures needed to contains information about your Front Axle Reserve Capacity. specific information about your obtain the gross weight capacity vehicle's capacity weight and of your vehicle.
Page 299 Driving and Operating 9-21 Notice: Overloading the WARNING WARNING (Continued) vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered Do not leave an Things you put inside the by the vehicle warranty. Do unsecured child restraint vehicle can strike and injure not overload the vehicle.
Page 300: Starting And Operating
9-22 Driving and Operating Avoid making hard stops for Starting and Adjustable Throttle and the first 322 km (200 miles) or Brake Pedal Operating so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet On vehicles with this feature, you broken in.
Page 301: Ignition Positions
Driving and Operating 9-23 Before you start driving, fully press To shift out of P (Park), the ignition If the vehicle must be shut off in an the brake pedal to confirm the must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ emergency: adjustment is right for you.
Page 302 9-24 Driving and Operating 3. Come to a complete stop, shift key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this The switch stays in this position to P (Park), and turn the ignition does not work, then the vehicle when the engine is running. The to LOCK/OFF.
Page 303: Starting The Engine
Driving and Operating 9-25 Starting the Engine The vehicle has a When the Low Fuel warning Computer-Controlled Cranking lamp is on and the FUEL LEVEL If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the System. This feature assists in LOW message is displayed in hybrid supplement for more starting the engine and protects the Driver Information Center...
Page 304: Engine Heater
9-26 Driving and Operating 2. If the engine does not start after Notice: If you add electrical parts To Use the Engine Coolant 5-10 seconds, especially in very or accessories, you could change Heater cold weather (below 18°C or the way the engine operates. Any 1.
Page 305: Retained Accessory
Driving and Operating 9-27 OnStar System (if equipped) WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Sunroof (if equipped) If the cord will not reach, use a These features work when fairly level ground, use the steps the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ heavy-duty three-prong extension that follow.
Page 306 9-28 Driving and Operating 4. Turn the ignition key to Torque Lock WARNING (Continued) LOCK/OFF. If you are parking on a hill and you 5. Remove the key and take it with do not shift your transmission into And, if you leave the vehicle with you.
Page 307: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 9-29 Shifting out of Park To shift out of P (Park) use the Parking over Things following: That Burn This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Apply the brake pedal. electronic shift lock release system. The shift lock release is WARNING 2.
Page 308: Active Fuel Management
9-30 Driving and Operating ® Active Fuel Management Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) Vehicles with V8 engines may have There are holes or openings Active Fuel Management . This WARNING in the vehicle body from system allows the engine to operate damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon on either all or half of its cylinders,...
Page 309: Running The Vehicle While
Driving and Operating 9-31 Running the Vehicle WARNING WARNING While Parked It can be dangerous to get out of If the vehicle has a four-wheel It is better not to park with the the vehicle if the automatic drive transfer case with a engine running.
Page 310: Automatic Transmission
9-32 Driving and Operating Automatic There are several different positions WARNING for the shift lever. Transmission It is dangerous to get out of the If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully hybrid supplement for more in P (Park) with the parking brake information.
Page 311 Driving and Operating 9-33 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or WARNING get out of snow, ice, or sand without N (Neutral) with the engine damaging the transmission, see If running at high speed may If the vehicle has a four-wheel the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9 15.
Page 312 9-34 Driving and Operating D (Drive) can be used when towing If the shift stabilization feature When temperatures are very cold, a trailer, carrying a heavy load, determines that a current vehicle shifting could be delayed providing driving on steep hills, or for off-road speed cannot be maintained, the more stable shifts until the engine driving.
Page 313: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-35 2 (Second): This position reduces to 1 (First) it provides the lowest Manual Mode vehicle speed even more than gear appropriate to the vehicle's Range Selection Mode 3 (Third) without using the brakes. current road speed and continues to ®...
Page 314: Tow/Haul Mode
9-36 Driving and Operating To use this feature, do the following: Grade Braking is not available when torque to the wheels after it detects Range Selection Mode is active. wheel slip, preventing the tires from 1. Move the shift lever to See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9 36.
Page 315: Four-Wheel Drive
Driving and Operating 9-37 Grade Braking is only active while Drive Systems the Tow/Haul Mode is selected and you are not in the Range Selection Four-Wheel Drive Mode. See Tow/Haul Mode listed (Two Speed Automatic previously and Manual Mode on page 9 35 for more information on Transfer Case) the Range Selection Mode.
Page 316 9-38 Driving and Operating ® The vehicle has StabiliTrak Automatic Transfer Case You can choose among five driving Shifting into Four-Wheel Drive Low settings: will turn Traction Control and Indicator lights in the switches show ® StabiliTrak off. See StabiliTrak you which setting you are in.
Page 317 Driving and Operating 9-39 AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel You might choose Four-Wheel Drive N (Neutral): Shift the vehicle's Drive): This setting is ideal for Low if you are driving off-road in transfer case to N (Neutral) only use when road surface traction deep sand, deep mud, deep snow, when towing the vehicle.
Page 318 9-40 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Two-Wheel for shifting into Four-Wheel Drive If the knob is turned to the Drive High Low is to have the vehicle moving Four-Wheel Drive Low position 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Turn the when the vehicle is in gear and/or Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel knob to the Four-Wheel Drive Low...
Page 319 Driving and Operating 9-41 You must wait for the Four-Wheel If the knob is turned to the 4. Put the transmission in Drive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Four-Wheel Drive High, AUTO, N (Neutral). Drive High indicator light to stop or Two-Wheel Drive High switch 5.
Page 320: Four-Wheel Drive
9-42 Driving and Operating 9. Place the transmission shift Notice: Shifting the transmission Four-Wheel Drive lever in P (Park). into gear before the Four-Wheel (Single Speed Automatic Drive Low indicator light has 10. Release the parking brake prior Transfer Case) stopped flashing could damage to moving the vehicle.
Page 321 Driving and Operating 9-43 Front Axle The vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive AUTO (Automatic Four-Wheel ® with StabiliTrak . For information on Drive): This setting is ideal for use The front axle engages and ® StabiliTrak, see StabiliTrak System when road surface traction disengages automatically when you on page 9 47.
Page 322: Antilock Brake
9-44 Driving and Operating Service Four Wheel Drive Shifting Into Two-Wheel Brakes Drive High If the SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel message stays on, you should take Antilock Brake the vehicle to your dealer for Drive High position.
Page 323 Driving and Operating 9-45 ABS can change the brake pressure Using ABS to each wheel, as required, faster Do not pump the brakes. Just hold than any driver could. This can help the brake pedal down firmly and let the driver steer around the obstacle ABS work.
Page 324: Parking Brake
9-46 Driving and Operating Parking Brake Notice: Driving with the parking Brake Assist brake on can overheat the brake This vehicle has a brake assist system and cause premature feature designed to assist the driver wear or damage to brake system in stopping or decreasing vehicle parts.
Page 325: Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
Driving and Operating 9-47 Hill Start Assist (HSA) accelerator pedal is applied within Ride Control Systems the two second window. If the Non hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak vehicle is equipped with the ® StabiliTrak System have a Hill Start Assist (HSA) Integrated Trailer Brake Control feature, which may be useful when (ITBC) system, HSA may also apply...
Page 326 9-48 Driving and Operating StabiliTrak is on automatically If cruise control is being used when whenever the vehicle is started. To StabiliTrak activates, the cruise assist with directional control of the control automatically disengages. vehicle, the system should always The cruise control can be be left on.
Page 327 Driving and Operating 9-49 The traction control part of Traction control and StabiliTrak can It is recommended to leave the StabiliTrak can be turned off by be turned on by pressing and system on for normal driving pressing and releasing the TCS/ releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak button conditions, but it may be necessary StabiliTrak button if both systems...
Page 328 9-50 Driving and Operating Traction Control Operation Notice: If the wheel(s) of one axle If cruise control is being used when is allowed to spin excessively the system activates, the StabiliTrak The TCS is part of the StabiliTrak ® while the StabiliTrak , ABS, brake light will flash and cruise control will system.
Page 329: Locking Rear Axle
Driving and Operating 9-51 Locking Rear Axle independently adjust the damping This type of level control is fully level to provide the optimum automatic and will provide a better Vehicles with a locking rear axle can vehicle ride. leveled riding position as well as give more traction on snow, mud, better handling under a variety of Autoride also interact with the tow/...
Page 330: Cruise Control
9-52 Driving and Operating Cruise Control If the vehicle has StabiliTrak and the +RES (Resume/Accelerate): system begins to limit wheel spin, Press briefly to make the vehicle cruise control will automatically resume to a previously set speed, WARNING ® disengage. See StabiliTrak System or press and hold to accelerate.
Page 331 Driving and Operating 9-53 To slow down in small amounts, The cruise control light on the Increasing Speed While Using press the SET button on the Cruise Control instrument panel cluster comes on steering wheel briefly. Each time after the cruise control has been set If the cruise control system is this is done, the vehicle goes to the desired speed.
Page 332: Object Detection Systems
9-54 Driving and Operating While going downhill, the Cruise Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Grade Braking feature may There are three ways to end cruise Systems automatically shift to a lower gear to control: keep the vehicle's speed down. To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist It may be necessary to apply the step lightly on the brake pedal.
Page 333: Object Detection Systems
Driving and Operating 9-55 How the System Works Turning the System On and Off PARK ASSIST OFF: This message occurs if the driver disables the URPA comes on automatically system or if the vehicle is driven when the shift lever is moved into above 8 km/h (5 mph) in R (Reverse).
Page 334: Side Blind Zone
9-56 Driving and Operating Other conditions may affect system WARNING performance, such as vibrations from a jackhammer or the SBZA does not detect vehicles compression of air brakes on rapidly approaching outside of the a very large truck. side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, or animals.
Page 335 Driving and Operating 9-57 How the System Works the same side, the display will flash shrubs, and other stationary objects. to give you extra warning not to This is normal system operation, the The SBZA symbol lights up in the change lanes.
Page 336 9-58 Driving and Operating The SBZA displays may remain on SIDE BLIND ZONE SYSTEM FCC Information if a trailer is attached to the vehicle, UNAVAILABLE: This message See Radio Frequency Statement on or a bicycle or object is extending indicates that the SBZA system is page 13 22 for information out to either side of the vehicle.
Page 337: Rear Vision
Driving and Operating 9-59 Rear Vision Vehicles without Navigation Vehicles with Navigation System System Camera (RVC) The RVC system displays a view of The RVC system is designed to If available, the Rear Vision Camera the area behind the vehicle. When help the driver when backing up by (RVC) system displays part of the the vehicle is on and shifted into...
Page 338 9-60 Driving and Operating Adjusting the Brightness and Rear Parking Assist Symbols Contrast of the Screen Unavailable error message may display. See Ultrasonic Parking To adjust the brightness and Assist on page 9 54. contrast of the screen, press the MENU button while the RVC image The symbols appear near objects is on the display.
Page 339 Driving and Operating 9-61 Guidelines RVC Location The RVC system has a guideline overlay that can help the driver align the vehicle when backing into a parking spot. To turn the guidelines on or off: 1. Make sure that URPA has not been disabled.
Page 340 9-62 Driving and Operating The back of the vehicle is in an Displayed images may be further or The fast flash conditions are accident, the position and closer than they appear. The area used to protect the video device mounting angle of the camera displayed is limited and objects from high temperature can change or the camera can...
Page 341: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-63 Fuel Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either Use of the recommended fuel unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel is an important part of the proper containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). maintenance of this vehicle.
Page 342: Gasoline Specifications (U.s. And Canada Only)
9-64 Driving and Operating Gasoline Specifications California Fuel Fuels in Foreign (U.S. and Canada Only) Requirements Countries At a minimum, gasoline should If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any meet ASTM specification D 4814 California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the in the United States or CAN/...
Page 343: Fuel Additives
Driving and Operating 9-65 Fuel Additives For customers who do not use TOP Notice: This vehicle was not TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, designed for fuel that contains To provide cleaner air, all gasolines one bottle of GM Fuel System methanol. Do not use fuel in the United States are now Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel containing methanol.
Page 344: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
9-66 Driving and Operating Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) At a minimum, E85 should meet E85 has less energy per liter ASTM Specification D 5798 or (gallon) than gasoline, so you will Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge CGSB Specification 3.512. Filling need to refill the fuel tank more and a yellow fuel cap can use either the tank with fuel mixtures that...
Page 345: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-67 Filling the Tank The tethered fuel cap is located To remove the fuel cap, turn it behind a hinged fuel door on the slowly counterclockwise. The fuel driver side of the vehicle. If the cap has a spring in it; if the cap is WARNING vehicle has E85 fuel capability, the released too soon, it will spring back...
Page 346 9-68 Driving and Operating When replacing the fuel cap, insert WARNING WARNING the tether in its hole before tightening the cap. Turn the fuel cap Fuel can spray out on you if you If a fire starts while you are clockwise until it clicks.
Page 347: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-69 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill Information WARNING opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 348 9-70 Driving and Operating Consider using a sway control. If the vehicle has the Side Blind For information on towing a disabled See Hitches in Towing Zone Alert (SBZA) system and it vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on Equipment on page 9 79. doesn't seem to be working page 10 93.
Page 349 Driving and Operating 9-71 Driving with a Trailer Before starting, check all trailer hitch WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical connectors, lamps, WARNING Fully open the air outlets on tires and mirrors. If the trailer has or under the instrument electric brakes, start the When towing a trailer, exhaust panel.
Page 350 9-72 Driving and Operating Backing Up If the trailer turn signal bulbs burn When towing at high altitude on out, the arrows on the instrument steep uphill grades, consider the Hold the bottom of the steering panel will still flash for turns. It is following: Engine coolant will boil at wheel with one hand.
Page 351 Driving and Operating 9-73 Parking on Hills 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then WARNING (Continued) apply the parking brake and shift into P (Park). WARNING Always put the shift lever fully in 5. If the vehicle is four-wheel-drive P (Park) with the parking brake Parking the vehicle on a hill with and has a two-speed transfer firmly set.
Page 352: Trailer Towing
9-74 Driving and Operating Leaving After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer WARNING Towing 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal. The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when 2. Start the engine. often when pulling a trailer. See pulling a trailer if the correct 3.
Page 353 Driving and Operating 9-75 Notice: Pulling a trailer Trailering is different than just Weight of the Trailer improperly can damage the driving the vehicle by itself. How heavy can a trailer safely be? vehicle and result in costly Trailering means changes in It depends on how the rig is used.
Page 354 9-76 Driving and Operating Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 1500 Series 2WD Short Wheel Base 5.3L V8 3.08 2 495 kg (5,500 lbs) 4 990 kg (11,000 lbs) 5.3L V8 3.42 2 722 kg (6,000 lbs) 5 216 kg (11,500 lbs) 5.3L V8 K5L HD Cooling Pkg 3.42 3 856 kg (8,500 lbs)
Page 355 Driving and Operating 9-77 Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 2500 Series 2WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 355 kg (9,600 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) 2500 Series 4WD Long Wheel Base 6.0L V8 3.73 4 264 kg (9,400 lbs) 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions.
Page 356 9-78 Driving and Operating Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lbs) 2500 Weight Carrying 453 kg (1,000 lbs) 1500 Weight Distributing 499 kg (1,100 lbs) 2500 Weight Distributing 680 kg (1,500 lbs) Do not exceed the maximum the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle allowable tongue weight for the Weight Rating).
Page 357: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 9-79 Total Weight on the Vehicle's Weight of the Trailering Towing Equipment Tires Combination Hitches Be sure the vehicle's tires are It is important that the combination The correct hitch equipment helps inflated to the inflation pressures of the tow vehicle and trailer does maintain combination control.
Page 358 9-80 Driving and Operating Weight Distributing Hitch Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Adjustment Always attach chains between the A loaded trailer that weighs more vehicle and the trailer. Cross the than 900 kg (2,000 lbs) needs to safety chains under the tongue of have its own brake system that is the trailer to help prevent the tongue adequate for the weight of the...
Page 359 Driving and Operating 9-81 Basic Trailer Wiring *The fuses for these two circuits are The seven-wire harness contains installed in the underhood electrical the following trailer circuits: The trailer wiring harness, with a center, but the wires are not seven-pin connector, is located at Yellow: Left Stop/Turn Signal connected.
Page 360 9-82 Driving and Operating If charging a remote (non-vehicle) It should be installed by your dealer battery, press the tow/haul mode or a qualified service center. button located at the end of the shift If the vehicle is equipped with an lever.
Page 361 Driving and Operating 9-83 When pulling a heavy trailer or a Integrated Trailer Brake The ITBC system is integrated with large or heavy load in stop and the vehicle s brake, anti lock brake Control System go traffic. and StabiliTrak systems. In trailering conditions that cause the vehicle s When pulling a heavy trailer or a anti lock brake or StabiliTrak...
Page 362 9-84 Driving and Operating If the vehicle s brake, anti lock When trailering, make sure of the WARNING brake or StabiliTrak systems are not following: functioning properly, the ITBC The ITBC system is used only Connecting a trailer that is not system may not be fully functional with trailers that are equipped compatible with the ITBC system...
Page 363 Driving and Operating 9-85 Trailer Brake Control Panel The ITBC system has a control The Trailer Brake Display Page can panel located on the instrument be displayed by performing any of panel to the left of the steering the following actions: column.
Page 364 9-86 Driving and Operating All DIC warning and service 0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default The Trailer Output will indicate messages must first be setting. To properly adjust trailer - - - - - - on the Trailer Brake acknowledged by the driver by gain, see the Trailer Gain Display Page whenever the...
Page 365 Driving and Operating 9-87 Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Use the following procedure to correctly adjust Trailer Gain for each The Manual Trailer Brake Apply Trailer Gain should be set for a towing condition: Lever is located on the Trailer Brake specific trailering condition and Control Panel and is used to must be adjusted any time vehicle...
Page 366 9-88 Driving and Operating In the Trailer Output display 6. Adjust the Trailer Gain to just message will automatically turn off on the DIC, - - - - - - will below the point of trailer wheel in about ten seconds. The driver disappear if there is no lock-up, indicated by trailer can also acknowledge this message...
Page 367 Driving and Operating 9-89 2. There is an electrical fault in the 4. If the CHECK TRAILER WIRING If either the CHECK TRAILER wiring to the electric trailer message re-appears, the WIRING or SERVICE TRAILER brakes. This message will electrical fault is on the BRAKE SYSTEM message is continue as long as there is an vehicle side.
Page 368: Trailer Sway
9-90 Driving and Operating Trailer Sway Conversions and Adding a Snow Plow or Control (TSC) Similar Equipment Add-Ons Non-hybrid vehicles with StabiliTrak Before installing a snow plow on the Add-On Electrical have a Trailer Sway Control (TSC) vehicle, here are some things you feature.
Page 369 Driving and Operating 9-91 Follow the snow plow Some vehicles are built with a Say, for example, you have a 318 kg manufacturer's special snow plow prep package, (700 lb) snow plow. The total weight recommendations regarding called RPO VYU. If the vehicle has of all occupants and cargo inside rear ballast.
Page 370 9-92 Driving and Operating Front axle reserve capacity is the In order to calculate the amount of difference between the front Gross weight any front accessory, such as Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) and the a snow plow, is adding to the front front axle weight of the vehicle with axle, use the following formula: full fuel and passengers.
Page 371 Driving and Operating 9-93 For example, adding a 318 kg GAWR, rear GAWR, and the Gross WARNING (Continued) (700 lb) snow plow actually adds Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) more than 318 kg (700 lb) to the must never be exceeded. weight is less than the gross front axle.
Page 372 9-94 Driving and Operating The total vehicle reserve capacity Emergency Roof Lamp for the vehicle can be found Provisions in the lower right corner of the Vehicles with the RPO VYU snow Certification/Tire label as shown plow prep package also have an previously.
Page 373: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Engine Fan ....10-23 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Power Steering Fluid ..10-24 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Washer Fluid .
Page 374 10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information Genuine GM parts have one of Tires ..... . 10-65 these marks: For service and parts needs, visit Buying New Tires .
Page 375: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-3 California Proposition California Perchlorate Accessories and 65 Warning Materials Requirements Modifications Most motor vehicles, including this Certain types of automotive Adding non dealer accessories or one, contain and/or emit chemicals applications, such as airbag making modifications to the vehicle known to the State of California to initiators, safety belt pretensioners, can affect vehicle performance and...
Page 376: Vehicle Checks
10-4 Vehicle Care Damage to vehicle components Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service resulting from modifications or the work, use the proper service installation or use of non GM manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own certified parts, including control about how to service the vehicle Service Work...
Page 377: Hood
Vehicle Care 10-5 Hood 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right. To open the hood: 4. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then bring the hood from full open to within 152 mm (6 in) from the closed position, pause, then push the front center of the...
Page 378: Engine Compartment
10-6 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 5.3L V8 Engine Shown, 6.0L V8 Engine Similar I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 379: Engine Oil
Vehicle Care 10-7 A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Engine Oil page 10 14. View). See Cooling System on To ensure proper engine page 10 16. B. Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful Pressure Cap.
Page 380 10-8 Vehicle Care Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the It is a good idea to check the engine acceptable operating range oil level at each fuel fill. In order to shown on the dipstick are harmful get an accurate reading, the vehicle to the engine.
Page 381 Vehicle Care 10-9 Selecting the Right Engine Oil If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below 20°F Selecting the right engine oil ( 29°C), an SAE 0W 30 oil should depends on both the proper oil be used.
Page 382: Engine Oil Life System
10-10 Vehicle Care What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil not necessary for up to a year. The elements that can be unhealthy for engine oil and filter must be This vehicle has a computer system...
Page 383: Automatic Transmission
Vehicle Care 10-11 How to Reset the Engine Oil On all vehicles, the Engine Oil Life Automatic Transmission System can be reset as follows: Life System Fluid 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with Reset the system whenever the When to Check and Change the engine off.
Page 384 10-12 Vehicle Care Change the fluid and filter at the Before checking the fluid level, 6. Using the TRANS TEMP scheduled maintenance intervals prepare the vehicle as follows: reading, determine and perform listed in Maintenance Schedule on the appropriate check 1.
Page 385 Vehicle Care 10-13 Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid level when the transmission fluid temperature is between 71°C and 93°C (160°F and 200°F). 1. Locate the transmission dipstick 5. If the fluid level is below the The hot check is the most accurate at the rear of the engine COLD check band, add only...
Page 386: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
10-14 Vehicle Care Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously. Consistency (repeatable readings) is important to maintaining proper fluid level. If readings are still 1. Locate the transmission dipstick inconsistent, contact the dealer. 5.
Page 387 Vehicle Care 10-15 How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the vehicle by following Steps 1 through 6. When the engine air cleaner/filter is removed, lightly shake it to release loose dust and dirt.
Page 388: Cooling System
10-16 Vehicle Care 5. Inspect or replace the engine air WARNING cleaner/filter. 6. Reinstall the cover and tighten Heater and radiator hoses, and the screws. other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, WARNING you can be burned.
Page 389: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-17 Engine Coolant What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL The cooling system in the vehicle coolant. If using this mixture, WARNING is filled with DEX-COOL engine nothing else needs to be added. coolant.
Page 390 10-18 Vehicle Care Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or Checking Coolant additives are used in the vehicle The vehicle must be on a level cooling system, the vehicle could surface when checking the coolant be damaged. Use only the proper level. mixture of the engine coolant Check to see if coolant is visible in listed in this manual for the...
Page 391 Vehicle Care 10-19 How to Add Coolant to the If no coolant is visible in the surge WARNING tank, add coolant as follows: Surge Tank An electric engine cooling fan WARNING under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running You can be burned if you spill and can cause injury.
Page 392 10-20 Vehicle Care 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated. 6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut off and the coolant is cold. If necessary, repeat coolant fill procedure Steps 1 through 6. Notice: If the pressure cap is not tightly installed, coolant loss and possible engine damage may...
Page 393: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 10-21 Engine Overheating If the decision is made not to lift the Notice: Engine damage from hood when this warning appears, running the engine without The vehicle has several indicators but instead get service help right coolant is not covered by the to warn of engine overheating.
Page 394 10-22 Vehicle Care If Steam Is Coming from the If an engine overheat warning is WARNING (Continued) displayed but no steam can be seen Engine Compartment or heard, the problem may not be See Overheated Engine too serious. Sometimes the engine WARNING Protection Operating Mode on can get a little too hot when the...
Page 395: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
Vehicle Care 10-23 If the temperature overheat gauge Overheated Engine Engine Fan is no longer in the overheat zone or Protection If the vehicle has a clutched engine an overheat warning no longer Operating Mode cooling fan, when the clutch is displays, the vehicle can be driven.
Page 396: Power Steering Fluid
10-24 Vehicle Care If the vehicle has electric cooling Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering fans, the fans may be heard Fluid If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the spinning at low speed during most Notice: Extremely small amounts hybrid supplement for more everyday driving.
Page 397: Washer Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Use Adding Washer Fluid Notice When using concentrated To determine what kind of fluid to The vehicle has a low washer washer fluid, follow the use, see Recommended Fluids and fluid message on the DIC that manufacturer's instructions Lubricants on page 11 12.
Page 398: Brakes
10-26 Vehicle Care Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake Adjustment can cause a brake squeal when the Every time the brakes are applied, This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc brakes are first applied or lightly with or without the vehicle moving, brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 399: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-27 Brake Fluid Do not top off the brake fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule Adding fluid does not correct a leak. to determine when to check the If fluid is added when the linings are brake fluid. See Maintenance worn, there will be too much fluid Schedule on page 11 3.
Page 400: Battery
10-28 Vehicle Care After work is done on the brake Notice Battery hydraulic system, make sure the Using the wrong fluid can If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the level is above the MIN but not over badly damage brake hybrid supplement for more the MAX mark.
Page 401: Four-Wheel Drive
Vehicle Care 10-29 Vehicle Storage Four-Wheel Drive To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level Transfer Case surface. WARNING If the level is below the bottom of When to Check Lubricant Batteries have acid that can burn the fill plug hole, some lubricant will Refer to Maintenance Schedule on you and gas that can explode.
Page 402: Front Axle
10-30 Vehicle Care Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless a leak is suspected, or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could indicate a problem. Have it inspected and repaired.
Page 403: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-31 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 404: Function Check
10-32 Vehicle Care For the 2500 series, the proper 2. Firmly apply both the parking Automatic Transmission level is from 0 mm to 13 mm brake and the regular brake. Shift Lock Control (0 in to 1/2 in) below the bottom See Parking Brake on Function Check of the fill plug hole, located at...
Page 405: Ignition Transmission Lock
Vehicle Care 10-33 3. With the engine off, turn the Park Brake and P (Park) Park on a fairly steep hill, with the ignition on, but do not start the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping Mechanism Check engine. Without applying the your foot on the regular brake, set regular brake, try to move the the parking brake.
Page 406: Wiper Blade Replacement
10-34 Vehicle Care Wiper Blade Replacement Rear Wiper Blade Replacement 1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up Windshield wiper blades should be and out of the park rest position. inspected for wear or cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11 3. Replacement blades come in 3.
Page 407: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-35 Headlamp Aiming The vehicle should: Be placed so the headlamps The vehicle has a visual optical are 7.6 m (25 ft) from a headlamp aiming system. The aim light colored wall. of the headlamps has been preset Have all four tires on a level at the factory and should need no surface which is level all the way...
Page 408 10-36 Vehicle Care Headlamp aiming is done with the 3. Record the distance from the Notice: Do not cover a headlamp vehicle's low-beam headlamps. The ground to the aim dot on the to improve beam cut-off when high-beam headlamps will be low beam headlamp.
Page 409: Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-37 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 39. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. 9. Make sure that the light from the Halogen Bulbs headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal...
Page 410: Taillamps, Turn Signal
10-38 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, To replace one of these bulbs: 4. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it Stoplamps, and Back-Up 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate from the taillamp assembly. on page 2 10. Lamps 5. Pull the old bulb straight out If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the from the bulb socket.
Page 411: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-39 License Plate Lamp 2. Twist and pull the license plate Replacement Bulbs lamp assembly forward through If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the the molding opening. hybrid supplement for more 3. Remove the bulb socket from information.
Page 412: Electrical System
10-40 Vehicle Care Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one Windshield Wipers of the identical size and rating. If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System If there is a problem on the road and heavy snow or ice, the windshield a fuse needs to be replaced, the wipers will stop until the motor cools Overload...
Page 413: Fuses And Circuit
Vehicle Care 10-41 Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more Breakers Fuse Block information. If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the Notice: Spilling liquid on any hybrid supplement for more electrical component on the information.
Page 414 10-42 Vehicle Care I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 415 Vehicle Care 10-43 The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Trailer Back-up Fuel System Control features shown. Lamps Module Fuses Usage Driver Side Headlamp Washer Right Trailer Stop/ Low-Beam Headlamp Turn Lamp Rear Windshield Engine Control...
Page 416 10-44 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Daytime Running Liftgate Release Climate Controls Lamps 2 (If Equipped) (Ignition) Airbag System Sunroof (Battery) Engine Control Module, Secondary Key Ignition System, Instrument Panel Fuel Pump (Ignition) Theft Deterrent Cluster System Not Used J-Case Usage...
Page 417: Block
Vehicle Care 10-45 Instrument Panel Fuse J-Case Relays Usage Usage Block Fuses Cooling Fan Control Electric Running CNTRL Boards HDLP Low-Beam Headlamp Not Used LO/HID Transfer Case Front Fog Lamps LAMP Stud 1 (Trailer Connector Battery Air Conditioning Power) CMPRSR Compressor Mid-Bussed Electrical STRTR...
Page 418 10-46 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Driver Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Instrument Panel Back Lighting Passenger Side Turn Signal, Stoplamp Passenger Door Module, Driver Unlock Power Door Lock 2 (Unlock Feature) Power Door Lock 2 (Lock Feature) Stoplamps, Center High Mounted The vehicle may not be equipped Stoplamp Fuses...
Page 419 Vehicle Care 10-47 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Harness Connector Usage Body Control Rear Wiper Module (BCM) Driver Door Cooled Seats LT DR Harness Accessory Power Driver Seat Module, Connection Outlets Remote Keyless Entry BODY Harness Connector Interior Lamps System BODY Harness Connector Power Door Lock 1 Driver Power Door...
Page 420: Block
10-48 Vehicle Care Center Instrument Panel Fuse Top View Harness Block Connector Usage The center instrument panel fuse HEADLINER Headliner Harness block is located underneath the Connector 2 instrument panel, to the left of the HEADLINER Headliner Harness steering column. Connector 1 Special Equipment SEO/...
Page 421: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-49 Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires Underinflated tires pose the Replace any tires that have same danger as overloaded been damaged by impacts Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash with potholes, curbs, etc. high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury.
Page 422: Tire Sidewall Labeling
10-50 Vehicle Care 20 Inch Tires Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and, when If the vehicle has 20 inch possible, avoid contact with P275/55R20 size tires, they are curbs, potholes, and other classified as touring tires and road hazards.
Page 423 Vehicle Care 10-51 (B) TPC Spec (Tire manufactured. The TIN is Performance Criteria molded onto both sides of the Specification) Original tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to have the date of manufacture. GM's specific tire performance (E) Tire Ply Material The type criteria have a TPC specification...
Page 424 10-52 Vehicle Care (B) TPC Spec (Tire (D) DOT (Department of (F) Tire Ply Material The type Performance Criteria Transportation) of cord and number of plies in Specification) Original Department of Transportation the sidewall and under the tread. equipment tires designed to (DOT) code indicates that the (G) Single Tire Maximum GM's specific tire performance...
Page 425: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-53 Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio A two digit (F) Service Description These number that indicates the tire characters represent the load Tire Size height to width measurements. index and speed rating of the For example, if the tire size tire.
Page 426: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-54 Vehicle Care (B) Tire Width The three digit (E) Rim Diameter Diameter of Accessory Weight number indicates the tire section the wheel in inches. combined weight of optional width in millimeters from accessories. Some examples of (F) Load Range Load Range.
Page 427 Vehicle Care 10-55 Cold Tire Pressure identify the tire manufacturer, Light Truck (LT Metric) Tire amount of air pressure in a tire, production plant, brand, and tire used on light duty trucks and measured in kPa (kilopascal) date of production. some multipurpose passenger or psi (pounds per square inch) vehicles.
Page 428 10-56 Vehicle Care Normal Occupant Weight Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Sidewall The portion of a tire number of occupants a vehicle tire used on passenger cars and between the tread and the bead. is designed to seat multiplied by some light duty trucks and Speed Rating 68 kg (150 lbs).
Page 429: Tire Pressure
Vehicle Care 10-57 UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard A label Notice: Neither tire Grading Standards) A tire permanently attached to a underinflation nor information system that vehicle showing the vehicle overinflation is good. provides consumers with capacity weight and the original Underinflated tires, or tires ratings for a tire's traction, equipment tire size and...
Page 430 10-58 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading When to Check Remove the valve cap from the Information label on the vehicle tire valve stem. Press the tire Check the tires once a month gauge firmly onto the valve to indicates the original equipment or more.
Page 431: Tire Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 10-59 Tire Pressure Monitor As an added safety feature, your Your vehicle has also been vehicle has been equipped with a equipped with a TPMS malfunction System tire pressure monitoring system indicator to indicate when the (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire system is not operating properly.
Page 432: Tire Pressure Monitor
10-60 Vehicle Care Always check the TPMS malfunction Tire Pressure Monitor telltale after replacing one or more Operation tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the alternate tires and wheels allow the hybrid supplement for more TPMS to continue to function information.
Page 433 Vehicle Care 10-61 A message to check the pressure in A Tire and Loading Information label TPMS Malfunction Light and a specific tire displays in the Driver shows the size of the original Message Information Center (DIC). The low equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly tire pressure warning light and the inflation pressure for the tires when...
Page 434 10-62 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching Operating electronic devices or The malfunction light and the DIC process was not done or not being near facilities using radio message should go off at the next completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the ignition cycle.
Page 435: Tire Inspection
Vehicle Care 10-63 The TPMS sensor matching process 6. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection is outlined below: front tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, procedure in Step 5. 1. Set the parking brake. including the spare tire, if the 7.
Page 436: Tire Rotation
10-64 Vehicle Care The tire has a puncture, cut, Adjust the front and rear tires to or other damage that cannot the recommended inflation be repaired well because of pressure on the Tire and the size or location of the Loading Information label after damage.
Page 437: When It Is Time For New
Vehicle Care 10-65 When It Is Time for New Inspection on page 10 64 and Tire WARNING Rotation on page 10 64 for Tires additional information. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors, such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time. parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds, This also applies to the spare tire,...
Page 438: Buying New Tires
10-66 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage Buying New Tires If the tires have an all season tread design, the TPC Spec number will Tires age when stored normally GM has developed and matched be followed by MS for mud and mounted on a parked vehicle. Park specific tires for the vehicle.
Page 439 Vehicle Care 10-67 WARNING WARNING WARNING Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the Mixing tires of different sizes, improper service. Attempting brands, or types may cause loss vehicle may cause the wheel of control of the vehicle, resulting to mount or dismount a tire rim flanges to develop cracks in a crash or other vehicle...
Page 440: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-68 Vehicle Care Vehicles that have a tire pressure Different Size Tires and WARNING monitoring system could give an Wheels inaccurate low pressure warning if If different sized wheels are used, non TPC Spec rated tires are If wheels or tires are installed that there may not be an acceptable installed.
Page 441: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-69 Uniform Tire Quality (UTQG) system does not apply Treadwear to deep tread, winter tires, Grading The treadwear grade is a compact spare tires, tires with comparative rating based on the Quality grades can be found nominal rim diameters of wear rate of the tire when tested where applicable on the tire 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),...
Page 442: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-70 Vehicle Care Traction AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Wheel Alignment and Tire laboratory test wheel. Sustained Balance The traction grades, from high temperature can cause the highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, The tires and wheels were aligned material of the tire to degenerate and C.
Page 443: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-71 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous.
Page 444: Tire Chains
10-72 Vehicle Care Tire Chains Notice: If the vehicle has WARNING (Continued) P265/70R17 size tires, use tire If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the chains only where legal and only Use another type of traction Hybrid Supplement for more when necessary.
Page 445: If A Tire Goes Flat
Vehicle Care 10-73 If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout Driving on a flat tire will cause Lifting a vehicle and getting while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. under it to do maintenance or are maintained properly.
Page 446 10-74 Vehicle Care If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), WARNING (Continued) and wheel damage by driving slowly use the following example as a to a level place, well off the road, guide to assist in the placement of 3.
Page 447: Tire Changing
Vehicle Care 10-75 Tire Changing Use the following tools: Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment needed to change a flat tire is stored under the storage tray, located on the driver side trim panel, over the rear wheelhouse. A.
Page 448 10-76 Vehicle Care To access the spare tire, refer to the G. Tire/Wheel Retainer following graphics and instructions: H. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Pointed Down) Hoist Shaft Access Hole Hoist End of Extension Tool K. Spare Tire Lock 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (C) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (K).
Page 449 Vehicle Care 10-77 If the spare tire does not lower to the ground, the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower. See Secondary Latch System on page 10 85 for more information. 4. Insert the open end of the 7.
Page 450 10-78 Vehicle Care Removing the Flat Tire and If the wheel has a bolt-on hub cap, loosen the plastic nut caps Installing the Spare Tire by turning the wheel wrench 1. Do a safety check before counterclockwise. The plastic proceeding. See If a Tire Goes nut caps will be retained in the Flat on page 10 73 for more hub cap after it is removed from...
Page 451 Vehicle Care 10-79 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one jack handle extension. Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extension. Attach the jack handle to the jack (A). Position the jack on the frame behind the flat tire where the Jacking Locations (Overall View)
Page 452 10-80 Vehicle Care Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is WARNING on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle (B) and both jack Raising the vehicle with the jack handle extensions (C). Attach improperly positioned can the wheel wrench (D) to the jack damage the vehicle and even handle extensions (C).
Page 453 Vehicle Care 10-81 WARNING WARNING Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time.
Page 454 10-82 Vehicle Care Notice: Improperly tightened Storing a Flat or Spare Tire wheel nuts can lead to brake and Tools pulsation and rotor damage. To avoid expensive brake repairs, WARNING evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the Storing a jack, a tire, or other proper torque specification.
Page 455 Vehicle Care 10-83 Store the tire under the rear of the H. Spare Tire/Flat Tire (Valve Stem Make sure the retainer is fully vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) seated across the underside of Refer to the following graphics and the wheel.
Page 456 10-84 Vehicle Care To store the tools, do the following: 4. Insert the open end of the extension (J) through the hole in the rear bumper (I) (hoist shaft access hole). 7. Make sure the tire is stored 5. Raise the tire part way upward. securely.
Page 457: Secondary Latch System
Vehicle Care 10-85 2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and Secondary Latch System jack (E) together with the This vehicle has an wing nut (F). underbody-mounted tire hoist 3. Position the jack (E) and wheel assembly equipped with a blocks (A) in the driver side trim secondary latch system.
Page 458 10-86 Vehicle Care To release the spare tire from the 3. Loosen the cable by turning the secondary latch: wrench counterclockwise three or four turns. 4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 under Removing the Spare Tire and Tools under Tire Changing on page 10 75.
Page 459 Vehicle Care 10-87 12. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. WARNING Someone standing too close 8. Attach the jack handle, 9.
Page 460: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-88 Vehicle Care If the spare tire is hanging from Full-Size Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a different the cable, insert the hoist end size spare tire than the road tires Your vehicle, when new, had a of extension, and wheel originally installed on your vehicle.
Page 461: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-89 Jump Starting 2. Get the vehicles close enough WARNING (Continued) so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the but be sure the vehicles are not If you do not follow these steps vehicle battery, see Battery on touching each other.
Page 462 10-90 Vehicle Care Notice: If any accessories are left terminal. You should always use See Engine Compartment on or plugged in during the jump these remote terminals instead Overview on page 10 6 for more starting procedure, they could be of the terminals on the battery.
Page 463 Vehicle Care 10-91 5. Check that the jumper cables do WARNING (Continued) not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could Be sure the battery has enough get a shock. The vehicles could water. You do not need to add be damaged too.
Page 464 10-92 Vehicle Care 8. Now connect the black 10. Now start the vehicle with the negative ( ) cable to the good battery and run the negative ( ) terminal of the engine for a while. good battery. Use a remote 11.
Page 465: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 10-93 To disconnect the jumper cables Towing Recreational Vehicle from both vehicles do the following: Towing 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle If the vehicle has a hybrid engine, negative ( ) cable from the see the hybrid manual for more Notice: To avoid damage, the vehicle that had the bad battery.
Page 466 10-94 Vehicle Care Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing Two-wheel-drive vehicles and consider before recreational vehicle four-wheel drive vehicles with a Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and towing: single speed automatic transfer Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a case should not be towed with all What is the towing capacity of Single Speed Automatic four wheels on the ground.
Page 467 Vehicle Care 10-95 Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a 3. Securely attach the vehicle 5. Release the parking brake only Two Speed Automatic being towed to the tow vehicle. after the vehicle being towed is Transfer Case firmly attached to the towing vehicle.
Page 468 10-96 Vehicle Care Dolly Towing Front Towing warranty. Never tow the vehicle Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a Two Speed Automatic with the rear wheels on the (Front Wheels Off the Ground) ground. Transfer Case Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles and Two-wheel-drive vehicles and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a four-wheel drive vehicles with a Single Speed Automatic...
Page 469 Vehicle Care 10-97 7. Secure the vehicle to the dolly Rear Towing (Rear Wheels Off WARNING following the manufacturer's the Ground) instructions. Shifting a four-wheel-drive 8. Release the parking brake only vehicle's transfer case into after the vehicle being towed is N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle firmly attached to the towing to roll even if the transmission is...
Page 470 10-98 Vehicle Care 3. Firmly set the parking brake. Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles with a WARNING Two Speed Automatic See Parking Brake on page 9 46. Transfer Case Shifting a four-wheel-drive 4. Put the transmission in P (Park). Use the following procedure to dolly vehicle's transfer case into tow a four-wheel drive vehicle from N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle...
Page 471: Appearance Care
Vehicle Care 10-99 Appearance Care Notice: Avoid using high industrial chimneys, etc., can pressure washes closer than damage the vehicle's finish if they 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the remain on painted surfaces. Wash Exterior Care vehicle. Use of power washers the vehicle as soon as possible.
Page 472 10-100 Vehicle Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Parts Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. clean the tires. with water or chrome polish on Clean rubber blades using lint-free Notice: Using petroleum-based chrome or stainless steel trim,...
Page 473 Vehicle Care 10-101 Notice: Chrome wheels and other Steering, Suspension, and Underbody Maintenance chrome trim may be damaged if Chassis Components Use plain water to flush dirt and the vehicle is not washed after debris from the vehicle's underbody. Visually inspect front and rear driving on roads that have been Your dealer or an underbody car suspension and steering system for...
Page 474: Interior Care
10-102 Vehicle Care Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following Quickly repair minor chips and instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: scratches with touch-up materials soap solution, immediately remove...
Page 475 Vehicle Care 10-103 Interior Glass Fabric/Carpet 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Start by vacuuming the surface center. Rotate the cleaning cloth dampened with water. Wipe droplets using a soft brush attachment.
Page 476 10-104 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Wood Panels gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces Use a clean cloth moistened in panel. Reflected glare can decrease warm, soapy water (use mild dish Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windshield washing soap).
Page 477: Floor Mats
Vehicle Care 10-105 Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. Keep belts clean and dry. The original equipment floor WARNING mats were designed for the WARNING If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 478 10-106 Vehicle Care NOTES I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 479: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 480 11-2 Service and Maintenance Because of the way people use The Additional Required WARNING vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Services Severe are for vehicles There may need to be more that are: Performing maintenance work can frequent checks and services. Mainly driven in heavy city traffic be dangerous and can cause The Additional Required in hot weather.
Page 481: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 482 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Visually inspect fuel system for Check parking brake and See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. automatic transmission park page 10 57. mechanism. See Park Brake and Visually inspect exhaust system P (Park) Mechanism Check on Inspect tire wear.
Page 483 Service and Maintenance 11-5 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 484 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance d) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Normal page 10 16. a) Check all fuel and vapor lines e) Or every 10 years, whichever and hoses for proper hook up, comes first.
Page 485 Service and Maintenance 11-7 I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 486: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance d) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services Services Severe page 10 16. a) Check all fuel and vapor lines e) Or every 10 years, whichever Severe Commercial Use and hoses for proper hook up, comes first.
Page 487: 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 488 11-10 Service and Maintenance Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 489 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Vehicle Care Windshield Wiper Blades To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to available from your dealer.
Page 490: 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 Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 491 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (1500 Series Vehicles with SAE 80W-90 Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021671, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021672). Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678).
Page 492: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C...
Page 493: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 494 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 495 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 496 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 497: 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 498: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle is a Hybrid, see the Hybrid manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric...
Page 499 Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Transmission Fluid (Pan Removal and Filter Replacement) 6L80-E Transmission 5.7 L 6.0 qt 6L90-E Transmission 6.0 L 6.3 qt Transfer Case Fluid 1.5 L 1.6 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Page 500: Engine Drive Belt Routing
12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing If the vehicle is a hybrid, see the hybrid supplement for more information. I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :...
Page 501: Customer Information
Canada) ....13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns Customer Satisfaction the United States with the sales transaction or the Procedure (Mexico) .
Page 502 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be...
Page 503: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure
Customer Information 13-3 STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Customer Satisfaction Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor Procedure (Mexico) not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care...
Page 504 13-4 Customer Information Customer Assistance If you have a problem that has not STEP THREE been satisfactorily handled through Procedure If your case is not resolved in a the normal means, we suggest the reasonable amount of time by your Owner satisfaction and goodwill are following steps: dealer, please call the General...
Page 505: Customer Assistance Offices (U.s. And Canada)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive General Motors de Mexico, S. de assistance. However, if a customer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 R.L. de C.V. wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, www.gm.ca Customer Assistance Center the letter should be addressed to: Av. Ejercito Nacional #843...
Page 506: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users (U.s. And Canada)
Customer assistance is available Guatemala and who use Text Telephones Monday through Friday, 08:00 to (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY 1-800-999-5252 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from equipment available at its Customer 08:00 to 15:00 hours. Panama Assistance Center.
Page 507: Online Owner Center
Find the Digital owner manual, warranty (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Chevrolet-recommended information, and more. maintenance services for your Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Storage for online service and vehicle. Centre: maintenance records. Chat live with online help Chevrolet dealer locator for representatives.
Page 508: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. When calling Roadside Assistance, Chevrolet and General Motors of call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Canada Limited reserve the right to...
Page 509 Customer Information 13-9 Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet and General Motors of Services Specific to Canadian change a flat tire with the spare Canada Limited reserve the right to Purchased Vehicles tire. The spare tire, if equipped, limit services or payment to an...
Page 510: Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
Chevrolet of the repair orders. Once the program. The Roadside Customer Assistance Center at...
Page 511 If the vehicle cannot be received telephone numbers for Chevrolet existing Roadside Assistance by the nearest Chevrolet dealer dealers. program guidelines. If the costs due to scheduling conflicts, the exceed the amount authorized...
Page 512 13-12 Customer Information *Complimentary A rental car will be provided for Services Not Included in Roadside Transportation for Vehicle Pick Assistance up to two days and the vehicle Up: Transportation to pick up must be returned to its original Roadside Assistance does not your vehicle after repairs are destination, excluding vehicles cover or reimburse services for the...
Page 513: Scheduling Service Appointments
Customer Information 13-13 Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, Routine vehicle repair costs are Chevrolet reserves the right to make armed forces or police actions not covered by the Roadside any changes or discontinue the which prevent timely delivery of Assistance program.
Page 514: Canada)
13-14 Customer Information If your dealer requests you to bring entitled Limited Warranty and Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement the vehicle for service, you are Owner Assistance Information urged to do so as early in the work furnished with each new vehicle If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for provides detailed warranty coverage...
Page 515: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)
Customer Information 13-15 Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Collision parts are the best choice to and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, ensure that the vehicle's designed receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy appearance, durability, and safety and complete a rental agreement...
Page 516 13-16 Customer Information Aftermarket collision parts are also Insuring the Vehicle If the vehicle is leased, the leasing available. These are made by company may require you to have Protect your investment in the GM companies other than GM and may insurance that ensures repairs with vehicle with comprehensive and not have been tested for the vehicle.
Page 517 Customer Information 13-17 Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage Genuine GM parts. Remember, if the vehicle is leased, you may be Repair Process Driver name, address, and obligated to have the vehicle telephone number. In the event that the vehicle requires repaired with Genuine GM parts, damage repairs, GM recommends Driver license number.
Page 518: Service Publications Ordering Information
13-18 Customer Information Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: Owner Manual, and Warranty Ordering Information Helm, Incorporated Booklet. Attention: Customer Service Service Manuals RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis shipping fees.
Page 519: Government
Customer Information 13-19 Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your Government dealer, or General Motors. Reporting Safety Defects If you live in Canada, and you To contact NHTSA, you may call to the United States believe that the vehicle has a safety the Vehicle Safety Hotline...
Page 520: Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: hitting a road obstacle, data that will information about the vehicle s assist in understanding how a Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. vehicle's systems performed. The Chevrolet Customer Assistance For example, the vehicle uses...
Page 521: Onstar
Customer Information 13-21 ® This data can help provide a better GM will not access this data or OnStar understanding of the circumstances share it with others except: with the If the vehicle is equipped with an in which crashes and injuries occur. consent of the vehicle owner or, active OnStar system, that system if the vehicle is leased, with the...
Page 522: Identification (Rfid)
13-22 Customer Information Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Identification (RFID) Statement 1. The device may not cause RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that 2.
Page 523: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview The OnStar system status light is next to the OnStar buttons. If the status light is: OnStar Overview Solid Green: System is ready. OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 Flashing Green: On a call.
Page 524: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar OnStar Services Navigation Push to connect to a live Advisor to: OnStar navigation requires the Emergency Verify account information or Directions and Connections update contact information. service plan. With Automatic Crash Response, Get driving directions. Requires the built-in system can automatically Push to receive directions or the available Directions and...
Page 525 OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands Repeat Other Navigation Services During a Planned Route Available from OnStar 1. Push . System responds: OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers Cancel Route OnStar ready, then a tone. to send destinations from Google 2. Say Repeat. System responds 1.
Page 526: Connections
14-4 OnStar Connections Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System responds: About to store OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 1. Push . System responds: <name tag>. Does that calls to be made and received from OnStar ready. sound OK? the vehicle.
Page 527: Diagnostics
OnStar 14-5 OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works With an iPhone® or Information Automatic Crash Response, Android -based mobile device, an Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, OnStar RemoteLink mobile app can Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service be downloaded. The vehicle can be Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Push to request account transfer...
Page 528 14-6 OnStar OnStar service cannot work unless See Radio Frequency Statement on TTY Users your vehicle is in a place where page 13 22 for information OnStar has the ability to OnStar has an agreement with a regarding Part 15 of the Federal communicate to the deaf, wireless service provider for service Communications Commission (FCC)
Page 529 OnStar 14-7 In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues can use the last stored GPS Number (PIN) Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency after five days. OnStar cannot A PIN is needed to access some of responders.
Page 530 14-8 OnStar Unable to Connect to OnStar Add-on Electrical Equipment Message The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the If there is limited cellular coverage vehicle. Do not add any electrical or the cellular network has reached equipment.
Page 531 INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Anti-theft What Makes an Airbag Alarm System ....2-15 Accessories and Inflate? ..... .3-36 Alarm System Messages .
Page 532 INDEX Automatic Battery (cont'd) Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Dimming Mirrors ....2-21 Voltage and Charging Headlamps ....10-37 License Plate Lamps .
Page 533 INDEX Cargo Cleaning Cover Cover ......4-2 Exterior Care ....10-99 Cargo .
Page 534 INDEX ® Delayed Locking ....2-9 Driving (cont'd) Emergency, OnStar ..14-2 Devices, Auxiliary ... . . 7-31 Vehicle Load Limits .
Page 535 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Flat Tire ..... . 10-73 Fuel ......9-63 Pressure Light .
Page 536 INDEX Glass Replacement ... 10-35 Heater Glove Box ..... . 4-1 Engine .
Page 537 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights (cont'd) Malfunction Indicator ..5-20 Brake System Warning ..5-23 Jump Starting ....10-89 Charging System .
Page 538 INDEX Locks (cont'd) Messages Mirrors (cont'd) Lockout Protection ... . . 2-9 Airbag System ....5-44 Convex .
Page 539 INDEX ® OnStar (cont'd) Parking Emergency ....14-2 Assist, Ultrasonic ... . .9-54 Object Detection System Navigation .
Page 540 i-10 INDEX Power Assist Steps ... . 2-14 Rear Climate Control Reimbursement Program, Pregnancy, Using Safety System ....8-10, 8-11 GM Mobility .
Page 541: Roadside Assistance
INDEX i-11 Roads Safety Defects Reporting Security Driving, Wet ....9-11 Canadian Government ..13-19 Light ......5-26 ®...
Page 542 i-12 INDEX Signals, Turn and Storage Areas Tires Lane-Change ....6-5 Armrest ......4-1 Buying New Tires .
Page 543 INDEX i-13 Tow/Haul Mode Light ..5-24 Transportation Program, Towing Courtesy ....13-14 Vehicle Driving Characteristics .
Page 544 i-14 INDEX When It Is Time for New Tires ......10-65 Warning Where to Put the Restraint ..3-53 Brake System Light .

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