Chevrolet 2007 Express - Manuals

Front Seats ..................................................... 9 Manual Seats ................................................ 9Power Seat ................................................. 10Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 10 Rear Seats ......................................

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle ifyou try to adjust a manual driver’s seatwhile the vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the vehicle is not moving...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the quick release latch plates forthe lap-shoulder belts on the bench seat tobe removed. 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into therelease hole of thesafety belt bucklewhile pulling up onthe safety belt. 2. Locate the pins. There a...

Replacing the Rear Seats { CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into placeproperly can move around in a collisionor sudden stop. People in the vehiclecould be injured. Be sure to lock the seatinto place properly when installing it. { CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed,not properly attach...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or shecannot wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you are ...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces,the law says to wear safety belts. Here iswhy: They work . You never know if you will be in a crash. If youdo have a crash, you do not know if it will bea bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes canbe so serious that even buckled up, a personwou...

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive farfrom home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you arein an accident — even one that is not yourfault — you and your passengers can be hurt.Being a good driver does not protect youfrom things beyond your control, su...

6. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on thesafety belt through the latch plate to fullytighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. The lap part of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In acrash, this a...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your ...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In acrash, the belt would go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. This could causeserious intern...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is over an armrest. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your beltgoes over an armrest like this. The beltwould be much too high. In a crash, youcan slide under the belt. The belt forcewould then be applied at the abdomen,not at the pelvic bones, and tha...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not have thefull width of the belt to spread impactforces. If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask yourdealer to fix it. 3...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt isout of the way. If you slam the door on it, youcan damage both the belt and your vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoul...

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they do not wearsafety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should be worn as lowas possible, below the ...

Center Passenger Position(3rd, 4th and 5th Row) Lap Belt If your vehicle has third, fourth or fifth row benchseats, someone can sit in the center positions. When you sit in a center seating position in thethird, fourth or fifth row, you have a lap safety belt,which has no retractor. To make the belt...

Center Passenger Position(2nd Row) If your vehicle has a second row bench seat,someone can sit in the center position. When yousit in the center position in the second rowbench seat, you have a lap-shoulder belt whichworks the same way as the rear seat outsidepassengers’ belts. To learn how to wear ...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.For outboard seating positions, when the safetybelt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safetybelt webbing. The latch plate should rest on thestitching on the safety belt, near the guide loopon the side wall. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle may safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are part of the safety beltassembly. They help tighten the safety belts duringthe early stages of a moderate to severe frontalor near frontal crash if the t...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. If you have the choice, a child should sit in aseating position that has a lap-shoulder belt toget the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. Q: What is the proper way to w...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed.A young child’s hip bones are still sosmall that the vehicle’s regular safety beltmay not remain low on the hip bones, asit should. Instead, it may settle up aroundthe...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositioner, and some high-back booster seatshave a five-point harness. A booster seat can alsohelp a child to see out the window. Q: How Should I Use a Chil...

Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraint There are several systems for securing the childwithin the child restraint. One system, thethree-point harness, has straps that come downover each of the infant’s shoulders and buckletogether at the crotch. The five-point harnesssystem has two shoulder st...

{ CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the loc...

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchor,if equipped. Refer to the child restraintinstructions and the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. For the second row only, in the left outbo...

Airbag System Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver in themiddle of the steering wheel. If it says AIR BAG onthe instrument panel in front of the right frontpassenger’s seat, your vehicle has an airbag forthe right front passenger.If there is not a right front passenger’s seat, yourvehicle has a...

CAUTION: (Continued) And, for some unrestrained occupants,airbags may provide less protection infrontal crashes than more forceful airbagshave provided in the past. Everyone inyour vehicle should wear a safety beltproperly — whether or not there is anairbag for that person. { CAUTION: Airbags inflat...

There is an airbagreadiness light on theinstrument panel,which shows theairbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical systemfor malfunctions. The light tells you if there isan electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 169 for more information. Where Are the Airbags? The driver’...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderateto severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. Butthey are designed to inflate only if the impactexceeds a predetermined deployment threshold.Deployment thresholds take into account ...

In any particular crash, no one can say whetheran airbag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicle or because of what therepair costs were. Inflation is determined bywhat the vehicle hits, the angle of the impact, andhow quickly the vehicle slows down in front ornear-frontal impa...

Airbag Off Switch If your vehicle has one of the switches pictured inthe following illustrations, your vehicle has anairbag off switch that you can use to turn off theright front passenger’s airbag. If your vehicle does not have an airbag off switch,it may have a passenger sensing system. See Passen...

Child age 1 to 12. A child age 1 to 12 must ride in the front seat because: • My vehicle has no rear seat; • Although children ages 1 to 12 ride in the rearseat(s) whenever possible, children ages 1 to12 sometimes must ride in the front becauseno space is available in the rear seat(s) of myvehicle; ...

To turn off the right front passenger’s airbag,insert your ignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the off position. The airbag off light will come on to let you knowthat the right front passenger’s airbag is off.The light will stay on to remind you that the airbagis off. The ri...

To turn the right front passenger’s airbag on,insert your ignition key into the switch, push in,and move the switch to the on position. Passenger Sensing System If your instrument panel has one of the indicatorspictured in the following illustrations, yourvehicle has a passenger sensing system. If y...

The passenger airbag status indicator on theinstrument panel will be visible when you turn yourignition key to RUN or START. The words ONand OFF, or the symbol for on and off, willbe visible on the instrument panel during thesystem check. When the system check iscomplete, either the word ON or the w...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safet...

Keys ............................................................ 102 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ........ 103Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .................................. 104 Doors and Locks ........................................ 108 Door Locks ................................

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren. 102

This vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition and doorlocks. It will fit witheither side up. When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealerprovides the owner with a pair of identical keysand a bar-coded tag.The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells yourdealer or a qualified locksmith how to ...

Resynchronization Resynchronization may be necessary due to thesecurity method used by this system. Thetransmitter does not send the same signal twice tothe receiver. The receiver will not respond to asignal that has been sent previously. This preventsanyone from recording and playing back thesignal...

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 islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

There are several ways to lock and unlock yourvehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with keyless entry, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System onpage 103 for more information. From the outside, use your key. To lock the door from theinside, slide the manuallever on your door down.To unlock the door, s...

Sliding Side Door To open the sliding side door from the outside,pull the handle toward the rear of the vehicle andslide the door open. To close the sliding side door from the outside,use the handle to slide the door toward the front ofthe vehicle. When the door is closed, it will be flush with thes...

Rear Doors { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are not locked. So, w...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewin...

Power Windows If you have powerwindows, the controlsare located on eachof the side doors. The driver’s door has a switch for the passengerwindow also. Your power windows will workwhen the ignition has been turned to RUN orACCESSORY, or when Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) is active. See Retained Acces...

Swing-Out Windows To open the side door swing-out window, pull upon the latch at the edge of the window. Swingthe window out and push down on the latch to lockthe window into place. To close the window, pull the latch toward youand push down on the latch to lock it. Your vehicle also has rear swing-...

Visor Vanity Mirror You may have visor vanity mirrors, with or withoutlamps. Lift the mirror cover to turn the lampson, if you have them. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we know that nothi...

Starting and Operating YourVehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long run if you follow these guidelines: • Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). • Do not drive at any one constan...

Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to fourdifferent positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You willonly be able to remove the key when the ignitionis turned to LOCK. Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you....

Fuel Regulator Your vehicle has a fuel regulator that shuts thefuel off when the engine reaches 5,600 rpm. Engine Coolant Heater In very cold weather, 0°F ( − 18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easierstarting and better fuel economy during enginewarm-up. Usually, the c...

How long should you keep the coolant heaterplugged in? The answer depends on the outsidetemperature, the kind of oil you have, andsome other things. Instead of trying to listeverything here, we ask that you contact yourdealer in the area where you will be parking yourvehicle. The dealer can give you...

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle.If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), pushyour accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator all...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down with your right foot. Push downthe parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning lightwill come on. To release the parking brake, hold the regularbrake pedal down. Pull the handle, loc...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourvehicle 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 pullthe shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torquelock. To prevent torque loc...

Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,dry grass, or other things that can burn. 131

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust and fuel operated heaterexhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbonmonoxide (CO), which you cannot see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness anddeath. If your vehicle has a diesel engineand a fuel operated heater, see “FuelOperated Heater (FOH)” in the diese...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull the tab under the mirror toward you to reduceglare from headlamps behind you after dark.Push the tab away from you to restore the mirrorto the original position. If you have a cargo van without the rear doorglass, your vehicle may not have an insiderearview mirror...

Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs: • If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. • After approximately five seconds, the displaydoes not show a compass heading, N forNorth, for example, there may be a strongmagnetic field interfering with the co...

2. Press and hold the compass/temperature button for six seconds until a zone numberappears in the display. 3. Press the compass/temperature button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zonenumber appears in the display. After you stoppressing the button, the display will show acompass direction...

Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle isequipped with outsideheated mirrors, they canbe defrosted bypressing the mirrorbutton located near thefan control. An indicator light in the button will light when theoutside heated mirrors are activated. Your rear window defogger comes on when theoutside hea...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 144 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 146Other Warning Devices ............................. 146Horn .......................................................... 146Tilt Wheel .................................................. 147Turn...

Tilt Wheel A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust thesteering wheel before you drive. You can alsoraise it to the highest level to give your legs moreroom when you enter and exit the vehicle. The lever is located on the lower left side of thesteering column. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering ...

• N Windshield Wipers. See Windshield Wipers on page 150 . • L Windshield Washer. See Windshield Washer on page 151 . • I Cruise Control. Cruise Control on page 151 . For information on the exterior lamps, see Exterior Lamps on page 155 later in this section. Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn si...

Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at eachflash of the turn signal. To turn off the chime,move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 23 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer): To change the headlam...

Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning theband with the wiper symbol on it. 8 (Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start,then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe.If you want more wipes, hold the band onmist longer. D...

Windshield Washer L (Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of themultifunction lever. To spray washer fluid on thewindshield, push the paddle. The wipers willclear the window and then either stop or return toyour preset speed. { CAUTION: In freezing wea...

9 (Off): This position turns the system off. R (On): This position activates the system. S (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resumeto a previously set speed. T (Set): Press this button to set the speed. Setting Cruise Control { CAUTION: If you leave...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at adesired speed and then you apply the brake.This, of course, disengages the cruise control.But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, you can move the cruise control switch fromon to resume/accelerate b...

Reducing Speed While UsingCruise Control • Press and hold the set button at the end ofthe lever until you reach the lower speedyou want, then release it. • To slow down in very small amounts, pressthe set button briefly. Each time you dothis, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another ...

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The control on thedriver’s side of yourinstrument paneloperates the exteriorlamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: Ø (Defeat): Turn the control to th...

5 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with theparking lamps and turn off the daytime runninglamps. You can switch your headlamps from high tolow-beam by pulling the turn signal/high-beamlever toward you. A circuit breaker protects your headlamps. If youha...

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating,cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwiseto direct the airflow inside of your vehicle. To change the current mode, select one of thefollowing: H (Vent): This mode di...

If your vehicle has air conditioning, your heating/airconditioning controls will look like this: On hot days, open the windows to let hot insideair escape; then close them. This helps to reducethe time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.It also helps the system to operate more efficiently. A/C (...

Rear Window Defogger Some vehicles may have a rear window defogger. < R. DEF (Rear Defrost): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. Be sure toclear as much snow from the window as possible. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog or frost from the rear win...

Rear Heating System Your vehicle may have a rear heating system thatallows you to adjust the amount of air flowinginto the rear of the vehicle, from the front-seatingarea. This feature works with the mainclimate-control system in your vehicle. REAR HEAT: The thumbwheel for this system is located to ...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running.You will know how fast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you willneed to know to drive safely and economically. United States version shown, Canada...

Passenger Safety BeltReminder Light If your vehicle has this feature, several secondsafter the key is turned to RUN or START, a chimewill sound for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This wouldonly occur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See Passenger Sensing...

If the airbag readiness light stays on after youstart the vehicle or comes on when you are driving,your airbag system may not work properly.Have your vehicle serviced right away. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle, it means the airbagsystem may not be worki...

{ CAUTION: If the right front passenger’s airbag isturned off for a person who is not ina risk group identified by the nationalgovernment, that person will not have theextra protection of an airbag. In a crash,the airbag will not be able to inflate andhelp protect the person sitting there. Do not tu...

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on theairbag status indicator, it means that thepassenger sensing system has turned off the rightfront passenger’s frontal airbag. See Passenger Sensing System on page 89 for more on this, including important safety information. If, after several seconds, all...

This light should come on briefly when you turnthe ignition key to RUN. If it doesn’t come on then,have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you ifthere’s a problem. If the light comes on while you are driving, pulloff the road and stop carefully. You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push. Or, ...

If the light stays on, or comes on when you’redriving, your vehicle needs service. If the regularbrake system warning light isn’t on, you still havebrakes, but you don’t have anti-lock brakes. If theregular brake system warning light is also on, youdon’t have anti-lock brakes and there’s a problemwi...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointer moves into the red areayour engine is too hot! It means that your engine coolant has overheated.If you have been operating your vehicle undernormal operating conditions, you should pull off theroad, st...

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emissioncontrols may not work as well, your fueleconomy may not be as good, and your enginemay not run as smoothly. This could lead tocostly repairs that may not be covered by yourwarranty. Notice: Modifications made to ...

If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amountof cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and...

Oil Pressure Gage The oil pressure gage shows the engine oilpressure in psi (pounds per square inch) whenthe engine is running. Canadian vehicles indicatepressure in kPa (kilopascals). Oil pressure may vary with engine speed, outsidetemperature and oil viscosity, but readingsabove the low pressure z...

Change Engine Oil Light This light is displayedwhen your vehicleneeds to be serviced. If your vehicle has a V8 engine and this light isflashing, it indicates that the oil level is low. When this light is on steady, your vehicle needsto be serviced. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page...

Cruise Control Light The cruise light comes on whenever you set yourcruise control. See Cruise Control on page 151 for more information. Reduced Engine Power Light If the check engine and reduced engine power lightsare on, the throttle may be disabled and a noticeablereduction in the vehicle’s perfo...

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)Indicator Light You have this light onthe instrument panel.It will light whenever theDRL are on. It is alsoa reminder to turnon your headlampswhen driving at night. Tow/Haul Mode Light This message isdisplayed when thetow/haul mode hasbeen activated. For more information, ...

Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells youabout how much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before youare out of fuel, and you should get more fuel assoon as possible. Listed are four situations you may experience withyour fuel gage: • At the gas sta...

While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favor...

AM-FM Radio Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease thevolume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency andthe time. When the ign...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM)can be programmed on the six numberedpushbuttons, by performing the following 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 hold one of the six numbered pushb...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release theAUDIO button until BAL (balance) appears onthe display. Then press and hold the up orthe down arrow to move the sound toward theright or the left speakers. To adjust the f...

Radio with CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or to decrease thevolume. RCL (Recall): Press this knob to switch the display between the radio station frequency andthe time. When the i...

To adjust the fade between the front and the rearspeakers, press and release the AUDIO buttonuntil FAD (fade) appears on the display. Thenpress and hold the up or the down arrow to movethe sound toward the front or the rear speakers. The fade feature may not be available on all radiosystems. To adju...

As each new track starts to play, the track numberappears on the display. The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch (8 cm)single CDs with an adapter ring. Full-size CDsand the smaller CDs are loaded in the samemanner. If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may bereduced due to CD-R quality, the method...

CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons: • 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, orupside down. • Th...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming • Receive announcements concerning lo...

AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automatically tomake up for road and wind noise as you drive byincreasing the volume as vehicle speed increases. Set the volume at the desired level. Press thisbutton to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AVOLappears on the displ...

Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on the display, the tape does not playdue to one of the following errors: • The tape is tight and the player cannot turnthe tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold thetape with the open end down and try toturn the right hub counterclockw...

Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in and the CD should beginplaying. If you want to insert a CD with the ignitionoff, first press the eject button or the INFO knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD inthe player, it stays in the playe...

© SCAN ¨ : Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two secondsuntil SCAN appears on the display and you hear abeep. The radio goes to the next track, plays for10 seconds, then goes to the next track. Presseither the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again, to stopscanning. INFO (Inform...

CD Messages If the CD comes out, it could be for one of thefollowing reasons: • 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, orupside down. • Th...

Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in theplayer, it stays in the player. When the ignition orradio is turned on, the CD starts playing where itstopped, if it was the last selected audio source. When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol appearson the display. As each new track ...

LOAD: Press this button to load CDs into the CD player. This CD player holds up to six CDs. To insert one CD, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on.2. Press and release the LOAD button.3. Wait for the indicator light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a CD. Insert the CD p...

CD Z (Eject): Press this button to eject CD(s). To eject the CD that is currently playing, pressand release this button. To eject multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Press and hold the CD eject button for five seconds. You will hear a beep and the indicator light,located to the right of the slot, beg...

RPT (Repeat): With repeat, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, pressand release the RPT button. RPT appears onthe display. Press RPT again to turn offrepeat play. • To repeat the CD you are listening to, pressand hol...

INFO (Information): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. To changethe default on the display, track or elapsed time,press the knob until you see the desired display,then press and hold the knob until the radio beeps.The selected display is now the default. BAND: Press ...

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference andstatic during normal radio reception if itemssuch as cellphone chargers, vehicle convenienceaccessories, and external electronic devicesare plugged into the accessory power outlet.If there is interference or static, unplug the itemfrom the...

When cleaning the cassette tape player with therecommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette,it is possible that the cassette may eject, becausethe cut tape detection feature on the radio mayrecognize it as a broken tape, in error. To preventthe cleaning cassette from being ejected, use thefollowing st...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle .... 228 Defensive Driving ...................................... 228Drunken Driving ........................................ 229Control of a Vehicle .................................. 232Braking ...................................................... 232Anti-...

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 inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 17 . { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll,claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make yourvehicle go where you want it to go. They arethe brakes, the steering, and the accelerator.All three systems have to do their work atthe places where the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you will not havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, ...

Pressing and holdingthe StabiliTrak ® button located on theinstrument panel formore than five secondscan turn off StabiliTrak ® and part of thetraction control system. For your safety, the system can only be disabledwhen the vehicle speed is less than 20 mph(32 km/h). You will hear three chimes and ...

The StabiliTrak ® system may also turn off automatically if it determines that a problem existswith the system. If the problem does not clearitself after restarting the vehicle, you should seeyour dealer for service. Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of theStabiliTrak ® ...

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning,you can steer but it will take much more effort. Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentionedon the news ha...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a carsuddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child dartsout from between parked cars and stops right infront of you. You can avoid these p...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease offthe accelerator and then, if there is nothing in theway, 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 enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly ...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely tobe impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with nightvision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview...

Keep the windshield and all the glass on yourvehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night ismade much worse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the glass can build up a film causedby dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle andflash more than clean glass would, making thepupils of your eyes contr...

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even ifyour windshield wiper blades are in good shape, aheavy rain can make it harder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of theroad, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in goodshape and keep y...

Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come inthrough your engine’s air intake and badlydamage your engine. Never drive through waterthat is slightly lower than the underbody of yourvehicle. If you cannot avoid deep pudd...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get ...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest 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 the same speed mos...

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there is notanother vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance.Expect to move ...

Here are some things you can check before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all working? Are the lenses clean? • ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Chec...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in your vehicle. Also see Tires on page 342 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag,some winter outer...

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be ina serious situation. You should probably staywith your vehicle unless you know for sure that youare near help and you can hike through thesnow. Here are some things to do to summonhelp and keep yourself and your passeng...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck,you will need to spin the wheels, but you do notwant to spin your wheels too fast. The methodknown as rocking can help you get out when youare stuck, but you must use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weightyour vehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight and includes the weight ofall occupants, cargo, and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show howmuch weight it was designed to carry, the ...

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 342 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 350 . There is also important loading information...

Item Description Total A Vehicle CapacityWeight for Example 3 = 1,000 lbs (453 kg) B Subtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 = 1000 lbs (453 kg) C Available CargoWeight = 0 lbs (0 kg) Refer to your vehicle’s tire and loading informationlabel for specific information about your vehicle’scapacity w...

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 424 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind amotorhome), see “Recreational ...

Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetraincomponents could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheelson the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be tow...

5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached tothe tow vehicle. 6. Turn the ignition to LOCK. If the tow vehicle will not be started or drivenfor six weeks or more, remove the batterycable from the negative terminal (post) of thebattery to prevent your battery f...

Trailering is different than just driving your vehicleby itself. Trailering means changes in acceleration,braking, handling, durability and fuel economy.Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment,and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason for this part. In it are manytime-tested, imp...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. Forexample, speed, altitude, road grades, outsidetemperature and how much your vehicle is used topull a trailer are all important. It can also depend onany special equipment that you have on yourvehi...

G3500 Passenger Van2WD Short Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* 6000 V8 3.734.10 7,700 lbs (3 483 kg)9,700 lbs (4 400 kg) 14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)16,000 lbs (7 257 kg) 6600 V8 Diesel 3.73 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) 17,000 lbs (7 711 kg) G3500 Passenger Van2WD Long Wheelbase Axle Ratio Maximum...

Because your rear axle now weighs 3,100 lbs(1 406 kg), you can only put 900 lbs (408 kg) on therear axle without exceeding RGAWR. The effect oftongue weight is about 1.5 times the actual weight.Dividing the 900 lbs (408 kg) by 1.5 leaves you withbeing able to handle only 600 lbs (272 kg) of tonguewe...

If you do, then be sure to seal the holes laterwhen you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them,deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaustcan get into your vehicle as well as dirt and water.See “Carbon Monoxide” under Engine Exhaust on page 132 . Safety Chains You should always attach chains bet...

Driving with a Trailer { CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open andyou pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbonmonoxide (CO) could come into yourvehicle. You can not see or smell CO. Itcan cause unconsciousness or death. See Engine Exhaust on page 132 . To maximize your safety when towing a tr...

During your trip, check occasionally to be surethat the load is secure, and that the lamps and anytrailer brakes are still working. Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle aheadas you would when driving your vehicle withouta trailer. This can help you avoid situationsthat re...

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has tohave extra wiring and a heavy-duty turn signalflasher (included in the optional trailering package). The arrows on your instrument panel will flashwhenever you signal a turn or lane change.Properly hooked up, the trailer l...

Parking on Hills { CAUTION: You really should not park yourvehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, your rig couldstart to move. People can be injured,and both your vehicle and the trailercan be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,here’s how to do it:...

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often whenyou’re pulling a trailer. See the MaintenanceSchedule for more on this. Things that areespecially important in trailer operation areautomatic transmission fluid (don’t overfill), engineoil, axle lubricant, belt, cooling sy...

Service ........................................................ 286 Accessories and Modifications ................... 286California Proposition 65 Warning .............. 287Doing Your Own Service Work .................. 287Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...............................

Noise Control System ................................. 334 Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited .............................................. 334 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 336 Halogen Bulbs ........................................... 336Headlamps ..............

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle allGM. Genuine GM parts have one of these...

California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or otherreproductive harm. Engine exhaust, many parts andsystems (including some inside the vehicle), manyfluids, and some compone...

Adding Equipment to the Outsideof Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of yourvehicle can affect the airflow around it. This maycause wind noise and affect windshield washerperformance. Check with your dealer beforeadding equipment to the outside of your vehicle. Fuel If your vehicle has...

Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a postedoctane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane ratingis less than 87, you may notice an audibleknocking noise when you drive, commonly referredto as spark knock. If this occurs, use a gasolinerated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible.If...

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the UnitedStates are now required to contain additivesthat will help prevent engine and fuel systemdeposits from forming, allowing your emissioncontrol system to work properly. In most cases,you should not have to add anything to your fuel.However, ...

E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, soyou will need to refill your fuel tank more oftenwhen using E85 than when you are using gasoline.See Filling the Tank on page 293 . Notice: Some additives are not compatible with E85 fuel and may harm your vehicle’s fuelsystem. Damage caused by additiv...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keepsp...

{ CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned.Fuel can spray out on you if you openthe fuel cap too quickly. This spray canhappen if your tank is nearly full, and ismore likely in hot weather. Open the fuelcap slowly and wait for any hiss noise tostop. Then uns...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container whileit is in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignitethe gasoline vapor. You can be badlyburned and your vehicle damaged ifthis occurs. To help avoid injury to youand others: • Dispense ...

Checking Things Underthe Hood { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engineor fuel operated heater (FOH) parts andstart a fire. These include liquids like fuel,oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshieldwasher and other fluids, and plastic orrubber. You or others could be burned.Be careful not to drop...

Engine Compartment Overview When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: 298

A. Battery. See Battery on page 325 . B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 311 . C. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 313 . D. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level” under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 305 . E. Engine Oil F...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at thetip of the dipstick, you will need to add at leastone quart/liter of oil. But you must use theright kind. This section explains what kind ofoil to use. For engine oil crankcase capacity,see Capacities and Specifications on page ...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. You should look forand use only an oil that meets GM StandardGM6094M. • SAE 5W-30As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30is best for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil con...

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below − 20°F ( − 29°C), it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil or an SAE 0W-30 oil. Both willprovide easier cold starting and better protectionfor the engine at extremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange your engine oil and filter based on vehicleuse. Anytime your oil is changed, reset thesystem so it can calculate when the next oilchange is required. If a situation occurs where youchange your oil prior to a c...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter The engine air cleaner/filter is located near thecenter of the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 298 for more information on location. When to Inspect the EngineAir Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and r...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the aircleaner/filter off can cause you or othersto be burned. The air cleaner not onlycleans the air; it helps to stop flames ifthe engine backfires. If it is not thereand the engine backfires, you could beburned. Do not drive with it off, and becareful working ...

How to Check AutomaticTransmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at the dealershipservice department. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all theinstructions here, or you could get a false readingon the dipstick. Notice: Too much or too ...

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows: 1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausingfor about three s...

How to Add AutomaticTransmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of transmission fluid to use. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 410 . Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmissiondipstick tube only after checking the transmissionfluid while it is hot. A c...

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® may cause premature engine, heater core,radiator and fuel operated heater (FOH)corrosion. In addition, the engine coolant mayrequire changing sooner, at 30,000 miles(50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occursfirst. Any repairs would not be covered by yourwa...

Checking Coolant for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “CheckingCoolant” under “Van Models” in the DURAMAX ® Diesel Supplement for information on checkingyour vehicle’s coolant. The coolant recoverytank is located near thecenter of the enginecompartment. See Engine Compartmen...

{ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolanton hot engine parts. Coolant containsethylene glycol, and it will burn if theengine parts are hot enough. Do notspill coolant on a hot engine. Occasionally check the coolant level in theradiator. For information on how to add coolant tothe radiator, s...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming from it. Justturn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of ...

If you no longer have the overheat warning,you can drive. Just to be safe, drive slower forabout 10 minutes. If the warning does notcome back on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, and you have notstopped, pull over, stop, and park your vehicleright away. If there is still no sign of ...

When the engine is cold, the coolant level shouldbe at or above the COLD FILL mark. If it is not,you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in theradiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump,or somewhere else in the cooling system. { CAUTION: Heater, fuel operated heater (FOH),radiator hoses, ...

If you have not found a problem yet, but thecoolant level is not at the COLD FILL mark, add a50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water andDEX-COOL ® engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank. See Engine Coolant on page 308 for more information. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsyste...

Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan.When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins fasterto provide more air to cool the engine. In mosteveryday driving conditions, the fan is spinningslower and the clutch is not fully engaged.This improves fuel economy and reduces fannoise. U...

How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid, do the following: 1. Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down. 2. Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean. 3. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Replace the cap and completely tighte...

Notice: • When using concentrated washer fluid,follow the manufacturer’s instructionsfor adding water. • Do not mix water with ready-to-use washerfluid. Water can cause the solution tofreeze and damage your washer fluid tankand other parts of the washer system.Also, water does not clean as wellas wa...

If you add fluid when your linings are worn, then youwill have too much fluid when you get new brakelinings. You should add or remove brake fluid, asnecessary, only when work is done on the brakehydraulic system. { CAUTION: If you have too much brake fluid, it canspill on the engine and/or fuel oper...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 410 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap andthe area around the cap before removing it. Thiswill help keep dirt from entering th...

Brake Wear Your vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pads are worn and new pads are needed.The sound may come and go or be heard allthe time your vehicle is moving, except whenyou are pushing on the brak...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex.Its many parts have to be of top quality andwork well together if the vehicle is to have reallygood braking. Your vehicle was designed andtested with top-quality GM brake parts. Whenyou replace parts of your braking system — for...

Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for25 days or more, remove the black, negative ( − ) cable from the battery. This will help keepyour battery from running down. { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you andgas that can explode. You can be badlyhurt if you are not car...

Notice: Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Trying to start your vehicle by pushing orpulling it will not work, and it could damageyour vehicle. 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground...

7. Do not let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the goodbattery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal ifthe vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative ( − ) cable to the negative ( − ) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative ( − ) terminal if the...

All-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply tothese vehicles. However, there are two additionalsystems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubricant. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engi...

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinehow often to check the lubricant and when tochange it. See Scheduled Maintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 400 . How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should beon a level surface. If ...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 340 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed inthis section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. You or others...

To replace a bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws from the CHMSL assembly. 2. Remove the assembly. 3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one quarter turn to remove it from the socket. 4. Install a new bulb. 5. Reverse the steps to reinstall the assembly. If items are loaded on the roof of th...

6. Remove the bulb socket by squeezing the tab on the side of the socket while turning itcounterclockwise. 7. Turn the bulb counterclockwise to remove it. 8. Install a new bulb. 9. Reverse the steps to reinstall the taillamp assembly. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Back-up, Rear Parking...

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your GM Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer tothe tire manufacturer’s booklet included withyour vehicl...

Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into thesidewall. The following illustrations are examplesof a typical P-Metric and a LT-Metric tire sidewall. (A) Tire Size: The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particulartire’s width, height, a...

Tire Size The following examples show the different parts ofa tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letter Pas the first character in the tire size means apassenger vehicle tire engineered to standards setby the U.S. Tire and Rim Asso...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples ofop...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right.It is not. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too ...

Radial tires may look properly inflated even whenthey’re underinflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourvehicle has been sitting for at least three hoursor driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km).Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.Press the tire gage...

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate yourtires as soon as possible and check wheelalignment. Also check for damaged tires or wheels.See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 354 and Wheel Replace...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different sizethan your original equipment wheels and tires,this may affect the way your vehicle performs,including its braking, ride and handlingcharacteristics, stability, and resistance to rollover.Additionally, if your vehicle...

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

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest),B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to thegeneration of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material...

If you need to replace any of your wheels,wheel bolts or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way,you will be sure to have the right wheel, wheelbolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on your ...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has dual wheels orP245/75R16 or LT245/75R16 size tires,do not use tire chains. They can damageyour vehicle because there is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehiclewithout the proper amount of clearancecan cause damage to the brakes,suspension, or oth...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it ismuch more likely to leak out slowly. But if youshould ever have a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and what to do: If...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place.Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning flashers.See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 146 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. Thevehicle can slip off the jack a...

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks. The following information will tell you next how touse the jack and change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If you have a cargo van or a passenger van,the equipment you will...

{ CAUTION: Getting under a vehicle when it is jackedup is dangerous. If the vehicle slips offthe jack you could be badly injured orkilled. Never get under a vehicle when itis supported only by a jack. { CAUTION: Raising your vehicle with the jackimproperly positioned can damage thevehicle and even m...

5. Remove all the wheel nuts. 6. Take flat tire off of the mounting surface. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after time.The wheel could come off and cause anaccident. When you change a wheel,remove any rust or dirt fro...

{ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident. Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts. If you have toreplace them, be sure to get new GMoriginal equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can ...

Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody-mounted tire hoistassembly equipped with a secondary latchsystem. It is designed to stop the spare tire fromsuddenly falling off the vehicle if the cableholding the spare tire is damaged. For thesecondary latch to work, the tire must be stowedwith...

9. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull thetire out from under the vehicle. Notice: If you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has beenreinstalled, you could damage your vehicle.Always reinstall this cable before driving y...

Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully inflated sparetire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 350 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 259 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle. F...

When cleaning your vehicle’s interior, only usecleaners specifically designed for the surfacesbeing cleaned. Permanent damage may result fromusing cleaners on surfaces for which they were notintended. Use glass cleaner only on glass. Removeany accidental over-spray from other surfacesimmediately. To...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary, a clean soft cloth dampened with amild soap solution can be used to gently removedust and dirt. Never use spot lifters or removerson plastic surface...

Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,depth of color, gloss retention, and durability. The best way to preserve the vehicle’s finish is tokeep it clean by washing it often with lukewarmor cold water. Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays ofthe sun. Use a car washi...

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride andother salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar,tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industrialchimneys, etc., can damage your vehicle’s finish ifthey remain on painted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible. If necessary, use non-abrasivecl...

Aluminum Wheels Notice: If you use strong soaps, chemicals, abrasive polishes, cleaners, brushes, orcleaners that contain acid on aluminum orchrome-plated wheels, you could damage thesurface of the wheel(s). The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Useonly GM-approved cleaners on aluminum o...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tirecleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage thepaint finish and/or tires. When applying a tiredressing, always wipe off any oversprayfrom all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing ClothWax-Treated Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and RoadOil Remover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleanerand Polish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White SidewallTire Cleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitew...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle.It appears on a plate in the front corner of theinstrument panel, on the driver’s side. You cansee it if you look through the windshield fromoutside your vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Certi...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would notbe covered by your warranty. Some add-onelectrical equipment can keep othercomponents ...

Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under thedriver’s seat. Fuse Usage 1 Spare 2 Outside Rear View Mirror 3 Courtesy Lamp/SEO Fuse Usage 4 Left Rear Stop/Turn Signal 5 Cargo Locks 6 Right Rear Stop/Turn Signal 7 Driver Locks 8 Stop/Center High MountedStop Lamp 9 Climate ...

Relays Usage 23 Window Retained Accessory Power 24 Auxiliary 25 Rear Window Defogger 26 Courtesy Lamp 27 Cargo Unlock 28 Driver Unlock 29 Park Lamp 30 Door Locks 31 Passenger Unlock Circuit Breaker Usage 34 Power Window Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located in the enginecompartment...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 410 for more information. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level or as recommended in this manual.See refrigerant charge label ...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo) 31.0 gal 117.3 L Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis) 33.0 gal 124.9 L Optional Tank (Cab and Chassis)* 57.0 gal 215.7 L * 159 inch (4 039 mm) wheelbase or 177 inch (4 496 mm) wheelbase only Wheel Nut Torque 140 ft lb 190...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 398 Introduction ............................................... 398Maintenance Requirements ........................ 398Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 398Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 399Scheduled Maintenance (Gas...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction This maintenance section applies to vehicles witha gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a dieselengine, see the maintenance schedule section inthe DURAMAX ® Diesel Engine Supplement. Important: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended. Have you p...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we do notknow exactly how you will drive it. You may drivevery short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the time in veryhot, dusty weather. You may ...

If the engine oil life system is ever resetaccidentally, you must service your vehicle within3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last service.Remember to reset the oil life system whenever theoil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System (Gasoline Engine) on page 302 for information on the Engine Oil Lif...

(i) Drain, flush, and refill cooling system. This service can be complex; you should haveyour dealer perform this service. See EngineCoolant on page 308 for what to use. Inspecthoses. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap,and filler neck. Pressure test the coolingsystem and pressure cap. (j) A flu...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhoodchecks at each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oilif necessary. See Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) on page 299 for further details. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularly and keep i...

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, tryto turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift leverposition. • The ignition should turn to LOCK only whenthe shift lever is in PARK (P). • The ignition key should come out onlyin LOCK. Contact your GM Goodwrench ® dealer ...

Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring, use plain water to flushany corrosive materials from the underbody.Take care to clean thoroughly any areas wheremud and other debris can collect. Recommended Fluids andLubricants This maintenance section applies to vehicles witha gasoline engine. If ...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained by yourGM dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 15153904 A1621C Engine Oil Filter 4300 V6 25010792 PF47 4800 V8, 5300 V8, 5300 V8 Flexi...

Maintenance Record 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. See Maintenance Requirements on page 398 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 406 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 418 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 418Online Owner Center ................................. 421Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 422 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 422GM Mobili...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, anyconcerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of your vehicle will be resolved byyour dealer’s sales or service departments.Sometimes, ho...

STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to makingsure you are completely satisfied with yournew vehicle. However, if you continue to remainunsatisfied after following the procedure outlinedin Steps 1 and 2, you should file with theBetter Business Bureau (BBB) Auto...

STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following the procedure outlined inSteps 1 and 2, General Motors of CanadaLimited wants you to be aware of its participationin a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program.General Motors of Canada Lim...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specificvehicle, includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who use TextTelephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipmentavailable at its Customer Assistance Center.Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate withChevrolet by dialing: 1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 274...

Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service...

• Emergency Tow From a Public Roadwayor Highway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of avehicle-disabling accident. Winch-outassistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,mud, or snow. • Flat Tire Change: If your vehicle has a spare tire, installation of the tire in go...

• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: In the event of a warranty related vehicledisablement, while en route and over250 kilometres from original point of departure,you may qualify for trip interruption expenseassistance. This assistance covers reasonablereimbursement of up to a maximum of$500...

For prompt and efficient assistance when calling,please provide the following to the RoadsideAssistance Representative: • Your name, home address, and hometelephone number. • Telephone number of your location. • Location of the vehicle. • Model, year, color, and license plate number. • Odometer read...

Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience, we andour participating dealers are proud to offerCourtesy Transportation, a customer supportprogram for new vehicles. For warranty repairs during the Bumper-to-Bumper(U.S.) or Base Warranty Coverage period(Canada), provided by the New Ve...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable towait, GM helps to minimize your inconvenienceby providing several transportation options.Depending on the circumstances, your dealercan offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Shutt...

Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with acourtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you fora rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle iskept for an overnight warranty repair. Rentalreimbursement will be limited and must besupported by original receipts. This requires that...

Vehicle Data Collection andEvent Data Recorders Your vehicle, like other modern motor vehicles,has a number of sophisticated computer systemsthat monitor and control several aspects of thevehicle’s performance. Your vehicle uses on-boardvehicle computers to monitor emission controlcomponents to opti...

In addition, once GM collects or receives data,GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research whereappropriate confidentiality is to be maintainedand need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to aspecific vehicle with non-GM organizationsfor research pu...

If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident. • Try to relax and then check to make sure youare all right. If you are uninjured, make sure thatno one else in your vehicle, or the other vehicle,is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help.Do not leave th...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Gene...

Maintenance Schedule (cont.) At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ................ 406 Introduction .............................................. 398Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 404Maintenance Record ................................ 414Maintenance...