Chevrolet 2004 - Manuals

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicleis moving. The sudden movement could startleand confuse you, or make you push a pedalwhen you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not moving...

Power Seats If your vehicle has a power seat, you can adjust it withthese controls located on the outboard sides of the seats. • Raise or lower the front of the seat cushion by raisingor lowering the forward edge of the horizontal control. • Move the seat forward or rearward by moving thewhole horiz...

Indicator lights will glow to designate the level of heatselected, three for high, two for medium, and onefor low. The low setting warms the seatback and cushionuntil the seat temperature is near body temperature.The medium and high settings heat the seatbackand seat cushion to a slightly higher tem...

Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraintis closest to the top of your head. This positionreduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To raise the head restraint pull up on the head restraint. On some models the head restraints tilt forward andrearward also. The...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure itis locked. Extended models: The passen...

60/40 Split Bench Seat Tahoe models: The rear seat may have a 60/40 splitseat which may be folded down to give you more cargospace. Extended models: The second row rear seat ofextended models may have a 60/40 split seat.Either side of the rear seat may be folded down toprovide more cargo space. Fold...

50/50 Split Bench Seat If your vehicle has a 50/50 split bench, the seatback(s)can be folded and the entire seat(s) tilted or removedfrom the vehicles. Folding the Seatbacks { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person ...

Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat To remove the 50/50 split bench seat, do the following: 1. Open the rear doors and enter the rear of the vehicle. 2. Fold the seatback forward onto the seatcushion by usingthe lever labeled 1.The seat cannotbe removed unless theseatback is folded. 3. To unlatch th...

Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure itis locked. { CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly canmo...

Bench Seat If your vehicle has a full bench seat, the seatback canbe folded and the seat can be tilted or removed from thevehicle. Folding the Seatback { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwaysp...

Tilting the Bench Seat { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure itis locked. { CAUTION: If the support rod isn’t properly engaged, thefolded third row s...

Removing the Bench Seat To remove the full bench seat, do the following: 1. Open the rear doors and enter the rear of the vehicle. 2. Fold the seatback forward onto the seatcushion by usingthe lever labeled 1.The seat cannotbe removed unless theseatback is folded. 3. To unlatch the seat from the flo...

Replacing the Bench Seat { CAUTION: If the seatback isn’t locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspress rearward on the seatback to be sure itis locked. { CAUTION: A seat that isn’t locked into place properly canmove around in...

Bucket Seats If your vehicle has bucket seats, the seatbacks can bereclined and the seats can be folded to give you morecargo room. Reclining the Seatbacks On the extended models with bucket seats, theseatbacks can be reclined. To adjust the seatbackdo the following: 1. Pull forward the lever locate...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safetybelts properly. It also tells you some things you shouldnot do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’twear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you’re not...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawsays to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have acrash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person would...

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far fromhome, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in anaccident – even one that isn’t your fault – you andyour passengers can be hurt. Being a gooddriver doesn’t protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such a...

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam the door on it, you can damage boththe belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, inc...

Lap Belt When you sit in a center seating position other than inthe second row you have a lap belt. A lap safety belt does not have a retractor. To make thebelt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. Buckle...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckleup! Accident statistics show that unbelted people inthe rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than thosewho are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can bethrown out of the vehicle in a crash. A...

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1-39.Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses theshoulder. To remove and store the comfort guides, squeeze thebelt edges together so that you can take them out ofthe guides. Make sure you remove the comfort ...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a seat thathas a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint ashoulder belt can provide. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of the traveler changesthe need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact,the law in every state in the United States and inevery C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child is quiteunlike that of an adult or older child, for whomthe safety belts are designed. A young child’ship bones are still so small that the vehicle’sregular safety belt may not remain low on thehip bones, as it should. Instead, it may settleup around th...

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,it will have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You mayfind these instructions on the restraint itself or in aboo...

Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether.”It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision.For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored tothe vehicle. Some top strap-equipped child restraints aredesigned for use with or without the top strap beinganchored....

Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchorpoints. Be sure to use an anchor point located onthe same side of the vehicle as the seating positionwhere the child restraint will be placed. If you have an adjustable head restraint, route the topstrap under it. { CAUTION: Each top tether bracket ...

Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bagsystems. Your vehicle has air bags – a frontal air bag for thedriver and another frontal air bag for the right frontpassenger. Your vehicle may also have side impact airbags. Side impact air bags are available for thedriver and ri...

Where Are the Air Bags? The driver’s frontal air bag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. The right front passernger’s frontal air bag is in theinstrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-75

{ CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and anair bag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingsevere injury or even death. The path of aninflating air bag must be kept clear. Don’t putanything between an occupant and an air bag,and don’t attach ...

Seat Position Sensors Vehicles with dual stage air bags are also equipped withspecial sensors which enable the sensing system tomonitor the position of both the driver and passengerfront seats. The seat position sensor providesinformation which is used to determine if the air bagsshould deploy at a ...

Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators picturedin the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passengersensing system. The indicator will be visible when youturn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ONand OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visib...

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my advanced air bag system? A: Changing or moving any parts of the front seats,safety belts, the air bag sensing and diagnosticmodule (located under the driver’s seat), orthe inside rearview ...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry System Operation . . . . . . . . . . .2-5 Doors and Locks . . . ....

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The children orothers could be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3

Your vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition and all doorlocks as well as the sparetire hoist lock, if equipped. If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able toassist you with obtaining replacements. Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your vehicle,you may have to damage the vehicl...

To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitterdo the following: 1. Insert a dime, or similar object, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing near the keyring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt CR2032 or equival...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers — especially children — caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door is locked, thehandle will not open it. You increase thechance of being thrown out of the vehiclein a crash if the doors ar...

Power Door Locks If your vehicle is equippedwith power door locks,press the raised side of theswitch, with the locksymbol, on either frontdoor to lock all the doorsat once. Press the recessed side of the switch with the unlocksymbol, to unlock all the doors at once. If your vehicle has the delayed l...

Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch orthe keyless entry transmitter and a door or the liftgate(if equipped) is open, the delayed locking featurewill delay locking the doors until five seconds after thelast door is closed. You will hear three chimes tosignal that the del...

To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you and holdit there while you perform the next step. 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn signal/multifunctionlever. Once ...

To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off. Then pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward you and holdit there while you perform the next step. 2. Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice. Then, with the key in LOCK, release the turn signal/multifunctionlever. Once ...

3. To disengage the lock, move the lever rearward. 4. Close the door. 5. Do the same thing to the other rear door. The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened fromthe inside when this feature is in use. If you want toopen the rear door while the security lock is engaged,unlock the door and open ...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heatand suffer permanent injuries or even deathfrom heat stroke. Never leave a child, ahelpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,especially with the wi...

Lock-Out Switch If you have power windows, the driver’s door powerwindow switch has a lock-out feature. The lock-outswitch is located in front of the power window switches.This feature prevents all passenger windows fromoperating, except from the driver’s position, when thelock-out switch is engaged...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing we put on it can make itimpossible to steal. However, there are ways youcan help. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may be equipped ...

Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activateif you lock the doors with a key or use the manual doorlock. It activates only if you use a power door lockswitch with the door open, or with the remote keylessentry transmitter. You should also remember thatyou can start your vehicle with the corre...

Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the keyto four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks your ignition andtransmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You willonly be able to remove your key when the ignition isturned to LOCK. B (ACCESSORY): This positi...

Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).Your engine won’t start in any other position – that’s asafety feature. To restart when you’re already moving,use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if yourvehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage thet...

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The cord is located on the driver’s side of theengine compartment, near the power steering fluidreservoir. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord int...

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmissionand features an electronic shift position indicator withinthe instrument panel cluster. This display must bepowered anytime the shift lever is capable o...

When Tow/Haul mode isselected the Tow/Haulindicator light willilluminate. The Tow/Haul mode also interacts with the Autoride™feature, if your vehicle is so equipped, to enhancethe ride when trailering or with a loaded vehicle.See Autoride™ on page 4-64. Four-Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four-whee...

Automatic Transfer Case { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can causeyour vehicle to roll even if the transmission isin PARK (P). You or someone else could beseriously injured. Be sure to set the parkingbrake before placing the transfer case inNEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-36. Th...

5 (4LO): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. You may never need thissetting. It sends maximum power to all four wheels.You might choose 4LO if you are driving off-road in deepsand, deep mud, deep snow and climbing or descendingsteep hills. { CAUTION: Shifting the tra...

All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak ® With this feature, engine power is sent to all four wheelsall the time. This is like four-wheel drive, but there is no separatelever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle.It is fully automatic, and adjust itself as needed for roadconditions. The transfer ...

{ CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can causeyour vehicle to roll even if the transmission isin PARK (P). You or someone else could beseriously injured. Be sure to set the parkingbrake before placing the transfer case inNEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-36. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will flashwhen the parking brake is applied and the vehicleis moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at leastth...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift yourtransmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called ″ torque lock. ″ To prevent t...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduce glarefrom headlamps behind you after dark. Push the tabaway from you for normal daytime operation. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® , Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. Wh...

Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory.It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensatefor compass variance if you live outside zone eight.Under certain circumstances, as during a long distancecross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust forcompass va...

Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your mirror may be equipped with a passenger air bagindicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons.If you have this feature the mirror will display theword ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when thepassenger air bag is enabled. For more informationsee Passenger Se...

Move the upper selector switch to the left or right tochoose the mirror you want to adjust; then pressthe dots located on the four-way control pad to adjustthe mirror. The mirrors may also include a memory functionwhich works in conjunction with the memory seats.See “Memory Seats” under Memory Seat ...

OnStar ® System OnStar ® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and state ofthe art call centers to provide you with a wide range ofsafety, security, information and convenience services. A complete OnStar ® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of th...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open your glove box, lift up the latch and pull thedoor open. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders located in the frontand rear floor console or in the fold down armrest, and inthe quarter trim. Front Storage Area Your vehicle may be equipped with a center armrest...

Rear Storage Area Your vehicle may have a storage compartment locatedin the rear cargo area of the vehicle in the driver’sside trim panel. To open the utility compartment, press in on the releaselatch and swing the compartment door open. To open the Suburban compartment, pull the latchto access. Con...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close your sunroof, the ignition orRAP needs to be active. See “Retained AccessoryPower” (RAP), under Starting and Operating YourVehicle. Press and release the rear side of the button located inthe front overhead console to...

Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has thisfeature, then the controlsfor the memory functionare located on thedriver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recallmemory settings for the driver’s seat, throttle andbrake pedals, both the driver’s and passenger’soutside mirror, ...

If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entrytransmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’sseat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and theradio station presets will be recalled if programmedto do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC).The numbers on the back of th...

Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-76 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-77 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) . . . . . . . . . ....

Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positions allow youto signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically. To signal a...

Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps tosignal a driver in front of you that you want to pass.It works even if your headlamps are in the automaticposition. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, thenrelease it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or ...

Windshield Washer L (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunctionlever. To spray washer fluid on the windshield, pushthe paddle. The wipers will clear the window and theneither stop or return to your preset speed. { CAUTION: In freezing we...

Cruise Control 9 (Off): This position turns the system off. R (On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbolto make the vehicle accelerate or resume to apreviously set speed. T (Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can mai...

Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when youare not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise when you do not want to.You could be startled and even lose control.Keep the cruise control switch off until youwant to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise ...

Increasing Speed While Using CruiseControl There are two ways to go to a higher speed: • Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.Press the set button at the end of the lever, thenrelease the button and the accelerator pedal.You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If theaccelerator pedal ...

Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument paneloperates the exterior lamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: 9 (Off): Turning the control to this position turns off the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) and the automati...

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automaticheadlamp system will turn on your headlamps at thenormal brightness along with other lamps such asthe taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and theinstrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. Your vehicle is equipp...

Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps, use them for better visionin foggy or misty conditions. The fog lamp button islocated on the left side ofthe instrument panel. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps mustbe on for your fog lamps to work. Press the button to turn the fog lamps on. Press ...

Auxiliary Roof-Mounted Lamp Switch If your vehicle has this feature, this switch includeswiring provisions for a dealer or a qualified servicecenter to install an auxiliary roof lamp. This switch is located onthe center of the instrumentpanel near the comfortcontrols. When the switch wiring is conne...

Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness D : This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel lights. The thumbwheel for this feature is located next to theheadlamp control. Turn the thumbwheel up to adjust the instrument panellights. Turn the thumbwheel up to return the radiodisplay t...

The lamps can be adjusted to point in the directionyou want. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherlocations. To turn the lamps on or off, press the buttonlocated next to the lamp. The lamps are fixed andcannot be adjusted. Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door. You ...

Climate Controls Climate Control System Fan Knob The fan knob on the left side of the control paneladjusts the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knobclockwise. To decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise.To turn the fan off, turn the knob to the off position. 9 (Off): If the fan is off, out...

H (Vent): This setting directs the air through the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): Air is delivered through the floor outlets as well as the instrument panel outlets. The flow canbe divided between vent and floor outlets dependingupon where the knob is placed between the settings. 6 (Floor):...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of the windows is a result of highhumidity (moisture) condensing on the cool windowglass. This can be minimized if the climate controlsystem is used properly. There are two modes to choosefrom to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use thedefog mode to...

Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets locatedin the center and on theside of your instrumentpanel to direct the airflow. Your vehicle has air outlets that allow you to adjust thedirection and amount of airflow inside the vehicle.Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheelnext to or underneath th...

Automatic Operation AUTO (Automatic): When automatic operation isactive the system will control the inside temperature,the air delivery, and the fan speed. Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode: 1. Press the AUTO button. When AUTO is selected, the display will change toshow...

Manual Operation You may manually adjust the air delivery mode orfan speed. w9x (Fan): The switch with the fan symbol allows you to manually adjust the fan speed. Press the uparrow to increase fan speed and the down arrowto decrease fan speed. Pressing this button when the system is off will turn th...

When the weather is cool or damp, operating thesystem in recirculation for extended periods of time maycause fogging of the vehicle’s windows. To clear thefog, select either defog or front defrost. You may also notice that the A/C compressor will runwhile in recirculation mode. This is normal and he...

Rear Air Conditioning System If your vehicle is equipped with the optional rear airconditioner it has two rear air conditioning fan speedselectors. One fan speed selector is located in theoverhead console and the other is located in theheadliner above the second row seats. To increase and decrease t...

To use the rear control, first turn the front control to theAUX position. Then, the rear control can be used toadjust the airflow speed, temperature, and airflowlocation. Fan Knob The fan knob on the left side of the control paneladjusts the fan speed. To increase airflow, turn the knobclockwise. To...

Rear Air Conditioning and HeatingSystem and Electronic ClimateControls With this system the front or rear passengers cancontrol the air temperature, air flow and fan speed forthe rear seat passengers. The climate control hasan overhead control near the driver and a control onthe back of the center c...

Rear Passenger Console Control To control the rear climate control from the rearpassenger seat position, use the rear passenger consolecontrol. The driver overhead control fan knob must beset to the AUX position. The rear seat controls have the following settings: O (On/Off): Press this button to tu...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely andeconomically. United States Heavy Duty Transmission versio...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows how far your vehicle hasbeen driven, in either miles (used in the United States)or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell yo...

Readings in either warning zone indicate a possibleproblem in the electrical system. Have the vehicleserviced as soon as possible. Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning light willflash when you set the parking brake. The light willflash if the parking brake doesn’...

Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLight With the anti-lock brakesystem, this light will comeon when you start yourengine and may stay on forseveral seconds. That’s normal. If the light doesn’t come on then, have itfixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem. If the light stays on, or com...

• If you move the shift lever to FIRST (1), the lightwill come on and stay on to indicate that thetraction system is off. This is normal operation.To turn the system back on, move the shift leverback to a position other than FIRST (1); thelight should go off. See Traction Assist System(TAS) on page ...

Transmission Temperature Gage Your vehicle may be equipped with a transmissiontemperature gage. When your ignition is on, the gage shows thetemperature of the transmission fluid. The normaloperating range is from 100°F (38°C) to about265°F (130°C). At approximately 265°F (130°C), the message centerw...

Notice: If you drive your vehicle with thetransmission temperature gage above normaloperating range, you can damage the transmission.This could lead to costly repairs that would notbe covered by your warranty. Do not drive yourvehicle while the transmission temperature gagereading is above normal. S...

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equippedwith a computer whichmonitors operation of thefuel, ignition and emissioncontrol systems. This system is called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to assure thatemissions are at acceptable levels for t...

If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage toyour vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed. • Avoiding hard accelerations. • Avoiding steep uphill grades. • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible. If the light stops flashing...

Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressurein psi (pounds per square inch) when the engineis running. Canadian vehicles indicate pressure inkPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outsidetemperature and oil viscosity, but readings above thelow pressure z...

Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes onwhenever you set yourcruise control. See “CruiseControl” under TurnSignal/Multifunction Leveron page 3-7. Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel driveindicator will light upwhen you shift a manualtransfer case intofour-wheel drive and thefront axle engage...

Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is located on the instrument panelcluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can displayinformation such as the trip odometer, fuel economy andpersonalization features. A (Trip Information): This button will display theodometer, personal trip odometer, ...

The DIC has different modes which can be accessed bypressing the four buttons on the DIC. These buttons aretrip information, fuel information, personalization andselect. The button functions are detailed in the following. Trip Information Button Press the trip information button to scroll through th...

Annual Log Press the trip information button to scroll to the annuallog. The annual log shows the mileage accumulatedsince it was last reset. To reset the annual log,press and hold the select button, or the trip odometerreset stem, for approximately one second. Timer The DIC can be used as a stopwat...

Personalization Button You can program certain features to a preferred settingfor up to two people. Press the personalization buttonto scroll through the following personalization features.All of the personalization options may not be availableon your vehicle. Only the options available will bedispl...

Easy Exit Driver Seat Press the personalization button until EASY EXITDRIVER SEAT appears in the display. To select yourpersonalization for seat position exit, press theselect button while EASY EXIT DRIVER SEAT isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button willscroll through the following choic...

Display Language To select your personalization for display language,press the select button while DISPLAY LANGUAGE isdisplayed on the DIC. Pressing the select buttonwill scroll through the following languages: • English • French • Spanish Choose one of the three options and press thepersonalization...

BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the battery is not charging during operation, thismessage will appear on the DIC. Driving with thisproblem could drain your battery. Have the electricalsystem checked as soon as possible. Press the selectbutton to acknowledge this message and clear itfrom the DIC display. BUC...

The following situations can cause the transmission tooperate at higher temperatures: • Towing a trailer • Hot outside air temperatures • Hauling a large or heavy load • Low transmission fluid level • High transmission fluid level • Restricted air flow to the radiator and the auxiliarytransmission o...

Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return toyour favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) by performing thefollowing steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press AM FM to select FM1, FM2, or AM. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4. Press and hol...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the rightand the left speakers, press and release AUDIO untilBAL appears on the display. Then press and hold theup or the down arrow to move the sound toward the rightor the left speakers. To adjust the fade between the front...

Radio with CD If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose ® audio system, your vehicle will have six Bose ® amplified speakers. Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDS information. Wit...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service(48 Contiguous US States) XM™ is a continental U.S. based satellite radio servicethat offers 100 coast to coast channels includingmusic, news, sports, talk, and children’s programming.XM™ provides digital quality audio and text information,including song title and artist n...

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1,FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (48 contiguous US states,if equipped). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. q SEEK r : Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station...

Setting Preset PTYs (RDS Only) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to yourfavorite PTYs. These buttons have factory PTY presets.You can set up to 12 PTYs (six FM1 and six FM2) byperforming the following steps: 1. Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2. 2. Turn the P-TYPE knob to activate program ty...

XM™ Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating U...

Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing.The CD symbol will appear on the display. If you wantto insert a CD with the ignition off, first press theeject button or the DISPL knob. If you turn off the ignition or radio wit...

CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • T...

Playing a Cassette Tape Your tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapes longerthan that are so thin they may not work well in this player.The longer side with the tape visible should face to theright. If the ignition is on, but the radio is o...

CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down. • T...

Radio with Six-Disc CD If your vehicle is equipped with the Bose ® audio system, your vehicle will have six Bose ® amplified speakers. Radio Data System (RDS) Your audio system is equipped with a Radio DataSystem (RDS). RDS features are available for use onlyon FM stations that broadcast RDS informa...

To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the light, located to theright of the slot, will begin to flash. 3. Once the light stops flashing and turns green, load a CD. Insert the ...

s SCAN t : To scan one CD, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCANappears on the display and you hear a beep.Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track ofthe currently selected CD. Press either SCAN arrowagain, to stop scanning. To scan all loaded CDs, press...

Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc(DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. TheRSE system includes a DVD player, a video displayscreen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remotecontrol. Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passe...

DVD Player Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the RSE system on or off. The power indicator light will illuminatewhen the power is on. X (Eject): Press this button to eject a DVD or a CD. SRCE (Source): Press this button to toggle betweenthe DVD player and an auxiliary source. c (Stop): Pr...

DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the videoscreen: Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if adisc is inserted upside down, not readable, or theformat is not compatible with the DVD player. Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if thedisc is not properly loa...

Remote Control To use the remote control, aim it at the infrared windowbelow the video screen and press the desired button.Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability ofthe entertainment system to receive signals from theremote control. If the remote control does not seem tobe workin...

| (Camera Angle): This button changes camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD isplaying. The format and content of this function isdependent on the disc. { (Subtitle): This button turns on subtitles and moves through subtitle options when a DVD is playing.The format and content of th...

Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wirelessheadphones. Each set of headphones has an ON/OFF control.An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones whenthey are on. If the light does not illuminate, the batteriesmay need to be replaced. See “Battery Replacement”following for more in...

Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen.The RCA jacks allow you to connect audio andvideo from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or avideo game unit to your RSE system. Standard RCAcables are needed to connect the auxiliary device to theRCA jacks. The yellow connecto...

Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may beheard through the following possible sources: • Wireless Headphones • Vehicle Speakers • Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear SeatAudio system (if equipped) The RSE system will always transmit the audio signalby infrared to the wi...

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to anyof the audio sources: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, orDVDs, depending on your vehicles options. In the eventthat the front seat passengers are listening to any ofthese remote sources the rear seat passengers can onlylisten ...

DVD Distortion You may experience audio distortion in theIR headphones when operating cellular phones,scanners, CB radios, Global Positioning Systems(GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax, or walkie talkies. It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player whenoperating one of these devices in or near the...

For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasivecleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tapehead as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.The recommended cleaning cassette is availablethrough your dealer. When cleaning the cassette tape player with therecommended non-abrasive cleaning cass...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-23. Defensive driving really means “be ready for ...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It is the number one contributorto the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victimsevery year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drivein spurts — heavy acceleration followed by heavybraking — rather than keeping pace with traffic. This isa mistake. Your brakes may not have time to coolbetween hard stops. Your brakes will wear out muchfaster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you kee...

Remember: Anti-lock does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal or alwaysdecrease stopping distance. If you get too close tothe vehicle in front of you, you will not have time to applyyour brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops.Always leave enough room up ahead to...

To turn the system on oroff, press the TAS on/offbutton located on theinstrument panel. If you used the button to turn the system off, the tractionoff light will come on and stay on. You can turn thesystem back on at any time by pressing the buttonagain. The traction off light should go off. If desi...

When the Stabilitrak ® system has been turned off you may still hear system noises as a result of thebrake-traction control coming on. It is recommended to leave the system on for normaldriving conditions, but it may be necessary to turnthe system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand, mud,ice or sno...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take much more effort. Steering Tips Driving on Curves It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents menti...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill and finda truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pullsout from nowhere, or a child darts out from betweenparked cars and stops right in front of you. You canavoid these p...

QUADRASTEER™ The QUADRASTEER™ System has a control anddiagnostic module that monitors and records currentsystem status and operational information. If your vehicle is equipped with the 4 Wheel Steersystem it has the ability to steer the vehicle with allfour wheels. Once the 4 Wheel Steer mode is sel...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes,steering and acceleration) do not have enough frictionwhere the tires meet the road to do what the driverhas asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying to steerand constantly see...

To reinstall the lower air dam do the following: 1. Line up each push-pin with its intendedretainer and push thewasher portion ofthe push-pin towardsthe retainer until it locksinto place. 2. Push the flat end of the push-pin towards theretainer until it locks intoplace, making sureeach is secure. Be...

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safeand close to home before you go into the wilderness.Off-road driving does require some new and differentskills. Here is what we mean. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyes,for example, nee...

Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, youneed to take some special steps. • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steeringwheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintainyour speed. Do not use more power than youneed, because you do not want your wheels to s...

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you will want toconsider a number of things: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintainvehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?Bo...

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have todecide whether to try to drive across the incline.Here are some things to consider: • A hill that can be driven straight up or down may betoo steep to drive across. ...

Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline,be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphillside, even if the door there is harder to open. If youget out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to rollover, you will be right in its path. If you have to w...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely to beimpaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night visionproblems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust your inside rearvie...

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or evenseveral seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark.When you are faced with severe glare (as from adriver who does not lower the high beams, or a vehiclewith misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You will want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are doing and pay attention totraffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are thesafest of all roads. But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway driving is:Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed most ...

The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your speedometer, notto your sense of motion. After driving for any distanceat higher speeds, you may tend to think you aregoing slower than you actually are. Before Leaving on a Lon...

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road withthe same scenery, along with the hum of the tires onthe road, the d...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyour vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter clothing, a small shovel, a ...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay withyour vehicle unless you know for sure that you are nearhelp and you can hike through the snow. Here aresome things to do to summon help and keep yourselfand your passeng...

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That willclear the area around your front wheels. If you have afour-wheel-drive vehicle, shift into 4HI or 4LO. If yourvehicle has the Traction Assist System, you should turnit off by pressing the TAS on/off button. I...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing serviceif you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehiclefor recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome),see “Recreational V...

Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed withall four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drivetransmissions have no provisions for internal lubricationwhile being towed. Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles (NR4 and NP8) Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle: 1...

Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed withthe rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drivetransmissions have no provisions for internal lubricationwhile being towed. Two-wheel-drive vehicles can be towed on a dolly withthe front wheels on the ground provide...

Tire and Loading Information Label A. Vehicle Capacity Weight The Tire and Loading Information label is attached tothe center pillar, near the driver’s door latch. Vehicleswithout a center pillar will have the Tire and LoadingInformation label attached to the driver’s door edge. This label lists the...

Certification/Tire Label The Certification/Tire label is found on the rear edge ofthe driver’s door or in the Incomplete VehicleDocument in the cab. The label shows the size of your original tires and theinflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weightcapacity of your vehicle. This is called th...

Level Control Automatic Level Control The automatic level control rear suspension is availableon C/K 1500 vehicles and comes as a part of theAutoride™ suspension, if equipped. This type of level control is fully automatic and willprovide a better leveled riding position as well as betterhandling und...

If yours was built with trailering options, as many are,it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is differentthan just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering meanschanges in acceleration, braking, handling, durabilityand fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takescorrect equipment, an...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example,speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature andhow much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are allimportant. And, it can also depend on any specialequipment that you have on you...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total or gross weightof your vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)includes the curb weight of the vehicle, any cargo youmay carry in it, and the people who will be riding inthe v...

Driving with a Trailer { CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and youpull a trailer with your vehicle, carbon monoxide(CO) could come into your vehicle. You can notsee or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousnessor death. See Engine Exhaust on page 2-40.To maximize your safety when towing a tra...

{ CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehiclecan move suddenly. You or others could beinjured. To be sure your vehicle will not move,even w...

Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle is equipped with the following wiringharnesses for towing a trailer. Basic Trailer Wiring The trailer wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector,is located at the rear of the vehicle and is tied tothe vehicle’s frame. The harness connector can beplugged into a sev...

Instrument Panel Jumper Wiring Harness { CAUTION: Be sure to use only the correct trailer brakeharness, the one intended for use on yourvehicle. If you use some other trailer brakeharness, even if it seems to fit, your trailerbrakes may not work at all. You could have acrash in which you or others c...

Four-Wire Harness Adapter This adapter is includedwith your vehicle as part ofthe heavy-duty trailerwiring package. Use this adapter to connect a standard four-way roundpin connector to the seven-wire harness on your vehicle. Connect the adapter with the tab pointing up (see arrow).The flip cap on t...

Power Winches If you wish to use a power winch on your vehicle, onlyuse it when your vehicle is stationary or anchored. Step-Bumper Pad Your vehicle has a rear step bumper with a rear steppad at the center of the bumper. If you will be using thebumper to tow a trailer,and your step-bumper hasthree c...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you will go to your dealerfor all your service needs. You will get genuine GM partsand GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM.Genuine GM parts have one of thes...

CAUTION: (Continued) • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacement partsand tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance task. • Be sure to use the proper nuts, bolts andother fasteners. “English” and “metric”fasteners can be easily confused. If youuse the wrong faste...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inyour vehicle. Static electricity discharge fromthe container can ignite the gasoline vapor.You can be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injuryto you and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle inside the vehicle locatedunder and to the left ofthe steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near thecenter of the grill. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTEC™ 5300 V8 engine (VORTEC™ 4800 and 6000 V8 engines similar),you’ll see the following: 5-12

Engine Oil If the CHECK OIL LEVEL message appears on theinstrument cluster, it means you need to checkyour engine oil level right away. For more information, see “CHECK OIL LEVEL” underDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-68. You should check your engine oil level regularly; this isan added reminder....

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tipof the dipstick, then you will need to add at least onequart of oil. But you must use the right kind. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, see Capacities and Specifications on...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look for and useonly an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. 5-18

• SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. However, if it is going to be 0°F(–18°C) or above and SAE 5W-30 is not available,you may use SAE 10W-30. These numbers on an oil container show itsviscosity, or thickness. Do not use other viscosityoils such as SAE 20W-5...

What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may beunhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer.Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long.Clean your skin and nails with soap and water, or a goodhand cleaner. Wash or properly dispose of clothing orrags cont...

How to Inspect Locate the filter change indicator. When the changeindicator turns black or is in the red/orange “change”zone, replace the filter and reset the indicator. To inspectthe air cleaner/filter, remove the filter from the vehicle andlightly shake filter to release loose dust and dirt. If th...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it helpsto stop flame if the engine backfires. If it isnot there and the engine backfires, you couldbe burned. Do not drive with it off, and becareful working ...

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at the dealership servicedepartment. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too little fluid can damageyour...

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: • Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the enginerunning. • With the parking brake applied, place the shift leverin PARK (P). • With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shiftlever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds...

How to Add Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transmission fluid to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid whileit is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.)If the fluid level is low, add onl...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water andone-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolant mixture,you don’t need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liq...

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank islocated in the enginecompartment on thepassenger’s side of thevehicle. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-12 for moreinformation on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scalding ...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood.Stay away from the engine if you see or hearsteam coming from it. Just turn it off and get CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) everyone away from the vehicle until i...

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant condition,can indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolantunder DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-68. If you get an engine overheat warning with and do nothave a low coolant condition, but see or hear no steam,the p...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you willbe operating your vehicle in an area where thetemperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid thathas sufficient protection against freezing. See EngineCo...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview onpage 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down. The first is that thebrake fluid goes down to an...

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN. If it is not, have your brakesystem checked to see if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure the level is ab...

Notice: • Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brakesystem parts. For example, just a few drops ofmineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in yourbrake system can damage brake system parts sobadly that they will have to be replaced. Do notlet someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. • If you spill br...

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase inpedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakesadjust for wear. Replacing Brake System Parts The braking s...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 daysor more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keep your battery fromrunning down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not car...

All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to thesevehicles. However, there are two additional systemsthat need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubricant. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 6-4. Ho...

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on al...

Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on ...

Bulb Replacement For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-60 for the propertypes of bulbs to use. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside andcan burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You orothers could...

3. Pull the turn signal housing out from the vehicle. 4. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove the socket from theturn signal housing. 5. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket. 6. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket. Use care not to touch the bulb wit...

Roof Marker Lamps 1. Remove the two screws and lift offthe lens. 2. Remove the six screws on the center roof marker lamps. 3. Turn the old bulb counterclockwise to remove it from the socket. 5-58

4. Put a new bulb into the socket and turnclockwise until it locksin place. 5. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. Taillamps A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Back-up Lamp C. Stoplamp 1. Use a tool to remove the two screws fromthe lamp assembly. 5-59

2. Remove the lamp assembly. 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamphousing. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out fromthe socket. 5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert the socket into the taillamp housing and turn the socketclockwise into ...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and where to obtain service,see your GM Warranty booklet for details. For additionalinformation refer to the tire manufacturer’s bookletincluded with your vehic...

Tire Size The following examples show the different parts ofa tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing system. The letter “P” asthe first character in the tire size means a passengervehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U.S. Tireand Rim Ass...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressingoutward on each square inch of the tire. Air pressureis expressed in pounds per square inch (psi) orkilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weightof optional accessories. Some examples of opt...

Inflation - Tire Pressure The tire and loading information label, shows the correctinflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold.“Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at leastthree hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-58, for the locationof ...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM) system uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.If your vehicle has this feature, sensors are mountedon each tire and wheel assembly, except the spare tire.The TPM sensors transmit tire pressure readings toa receiver l...

TPM Sensor Identification Codes Each TPM sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace oneor more of the TPM sensors, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.Each tire/wheel position is matched to a sensor,by increa...

6. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) front tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 7. Proceed to the right (passenger’s side) rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 8. Proceed to the left (driver’s side) rear tire, and repeat the procedure in step 5. 9. After hearing the confirming h...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on thetire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximumsection width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Sa...

Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mountedthe same way as the one it replaces. If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel boltsor wheel nuts, replace them only with new GMoriginal equipment parts. This way, you will be sure tohave the righ...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P265/75R16, LT265/75R16,P265/70R16 or P265/70R17 size tires, don’t usetire chains. They can damage your vehiclebecause there’s not enough clearance. Tirechains used on a vehicle without the properamount of clearance can cause damage tothe brakes, suspension...

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blowout” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a tire, it’s much more likely to leak out slowly.But if you should ever have a “blowout,” here are a fewtips about what to expect and what to do: If a front...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on youor other people. You and they could be badly...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Tool Kit with Jack Tools and Gloves B. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut C. Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D. Tire BlocksE. Bottle Jack A. Bottle JackB. Wheel BlocksC. Wing Nut Holding Tire Blocks D. Mounting BracketE. Removable Tray F. Retaining HookG. Retaining Brac...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latch system.It’s designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly fallingoff your vehicle. For the secondary latch to work, thespare must be installed with the valve stem pointingdown. See “Storin...

13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable andpull it through thewheel opening. Pull thetire out from underthe vehicle. 14. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumperclockwise to raise the cable back up. Have the hoist assembly inspected...

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous.Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if youstrike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle.Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes ina closed space. When you use anything from acontainer to clean your vehicle, be sure...

Cleaning Vinyl Use warm water and a clean cloth. • Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt.You may have to do this more than once. • Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain ifyou do not get them off quickly. Use a clean clothand vinyl cleaner. See your dealer for this product. Cleani...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, itmay severely weaken them. In a crash, theymight not be able to provide adequateprotection. Clean safety belts only with mildsoap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrip...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and acar washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructions under “Washing Your Vehicle.” Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue from thepa...

Cleaning Tires To clean your tires, use a stiff brush with tire cleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage the paintfinish and/or tires. When applying a tire dressing,always wipe off any overspray from all paintedsurfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Dama...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials See your GM dealer for more information on purchasingthe following products. Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oiland asphalt. Chrome Cleaner...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, onthe driver’s side. You can see it if you look through thewindshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN alsoappears on the Vehi...

Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internalcircuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due toheavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motorcools. If the overload is caused by some electricalproblem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it fixed. Power Win...

Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel utility block is locatedunderneath the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering column. Device Usage SEO Special Equipment Option TRAILER Trailer Brake Wiring UPFIT Upfitter (Not Used) Device Usage SL RIDE Ride Control HarnessConnect...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block in the engine compartmenton the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery.Lift the cover for access to the fuse/relay block. To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between yourthumb and index finger and pull straight out. See Engine Compartment Ov...

Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-13 for more information. All capacities areapproximate. Capacities and Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap VORTEC™ 4800 V8 V 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 5300 V8 T 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 530...

Cooling System Capacity Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Automatic with front A/C 15.0 quarts 14.0 L VORTEC™ 4800 V8 Automatic with front and rear A/C 17.0 quarts 16.0 L VORTEC™ 5300 V8 Automatic with front A/C 13.0 quarts 12.0 L VORTEC™ 5300 V8* Automatic with fr...

Capacities Application Capacities English Metric Engine Oil with Filter VORTEC™ 4800 V8 VIN V 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VIN T 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 5300 V8 VIN Z (E-85) 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 6000 V8 VIN U 6.0 quarts† 5.7 L† VORTEC™ 8100 V8 VIN G 6.5 quarts† 6.1 L† Fuel Tank Capaci...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealerfor details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 tells you whatshould be checked, when to check it and what you caneasily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition. The proper replacement parts, fluids and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13 and Normal Maintenance...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service 25,000 (41 500) 50,000 (83 000) 75,000 (125 000) 100,000 (166 000) 125,000 (207 500) 1...

Maintenance Footnotes † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to perform this maintenance item will not nullifythe emission warranty or limit recall liability prior tothe completion of the vehicle’s useful life. We, however,urge ...

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specified to help ensure the safety,dependability and emission control performance of yourvehicle. Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist youwith these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are c...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If the vehiclemoves, you or others could be injured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular b...

Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turnthe ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The key should turn to LOCK only when theshift lever is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts VIN Code V T Z U G Oil Filter 25010633** /PF44* 25010633** /PF44* 25010633** /PF44* 25010633** /PF44* 89028862** /PF45...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (cont’d) VIN Code V T Z U G Wiper Blade Length (Front) 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm) 22 inches (56.0 cm) Wiper Blades (Rear) 22121329** 22121329** 22121329** 22121329** 22121329** Wiper Blade Type (Rear) ITTA ITTA...

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2 in this section.Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on p...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . ...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important toyour dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concernswith the sales transaction or the operation of yourvehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, h...

The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of courtprogram administered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regardingvehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New VehicleLimited Warranty. Although you may be required toresort to this informal dispute resolution program...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, orspeech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs),Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its CustomerAssistance Center. Any TTY user can communicatewith Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-CHEV (243...

Overseas – Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puerto Ricoand U.S. Virgin Islands) – CustomerAssistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service isintended to provide you with peace of mind as you drivein the city or t...

While we hope you never have the occasion to use ourservice, it is added security while traveling for you andyour family. Remember, we are only a phone call away.Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA(1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the righ...

If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the servicedepartment immediately, keep driving it until it can bescheduled for service, unless, of course, the problem issafety-related. If it is, please call your dealership, letthem know this, and ask for instructions. If the dealer requests that you simpl...

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during theBumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period,but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.A separate booklet entitled “Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information” furnished with each new vehicleprovides detailed warra...

To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the SDM is required.GM will not access information about a crash event orshare it with others other than • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, • in respons...