Chevrolet 2006 - Manual

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 do not want to. Adjust the driver’sseat only when the vehicle is not movin...

Heated Seats If your vehicle has thisfeature, the buttons arelocated on the front doors.The engine must berunning for the heatedseats to work. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button withthe heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button tocycle through the temperature settings of hi...

Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could moveforward in a sudden stop or crash. That couldcause injury to the person sitting there. Alwayspush and pull on the seatback to be sure it islocked. To adjust the seatback, lift the manual lever located onthe outboard side of t...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation (Extended Cab) Folding the Rear Seat The rear seat in the extended cab can be folded up toprovide more cargo space. To fold the seat up, do the following: 1. Push down on the front of the seat cushionwhile pulling down onthe release strapwhich is located underthe seat ...

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: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannotwear a safety belt properly. If you are in acrash and you are ...

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not 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 notsurvive. But most crashes are in between. In many ofthem, people who buckle up can survive and s...

Q: If I am 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 are in anaccident — even one that is not your fault — youand your passengers can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, su...

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 damageboth the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, inc...

Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safetybelt properly, see Driver Position on page 1-17. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the sameway as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. Ifyou ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out al...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lappart of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is not longenough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-30. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would b...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear seat comfort guides may provide added safety beltcomfort for older children who have outgrown boosterseats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulderbelt, the comfort guide positions the belt away fromthe neck and head. There is one guide for each outside ...

{ CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may notprovide the protection needed in a crash. Theperson wearing the belt could be seriouslyinjured. The shoulder belt should go over theshoulder and across the chest. These parts ofthe body are best able to take belt restrainingforces. 4. Buckle,...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canprovide. The shoulder belt should...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the belt inthis way, in a crash the child might slide underthe belt. The belt’s force would then be appliedright on the child’s abdomen. That could ca...

{ 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...

Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rearseat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infantseat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat ...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. The LATCHsystem holds a child restraint during driving or in acrash. This system is designed to make installation of achild restraint easier. The LATCH system usesanchors in the vehicle and attachments on the childrestr...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the child restraintto the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into thevehicle. The top tether attachment (B) on the childrestraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehiclein order to reduce the forward movement and rotationof the chi...

Regular Cab Models 1. If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached, attach and tighten thetop tether to the top tether anchor, if equipped.Refer to the child restraint instructions andthe following steps: 1.1. Pull the passenger seatback forward by pulling the recli...

2. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) (WithAirbag Off Switch) on page 1-60 or Securing a ChildRestraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regularand Extended Cab) (With Passenger SensingSystem) on page 1-65 for instructions on installingthe chi...

2.2. When using a child restraint with a top tether in the rear passenger position, raise thehead restraint and route the top tetherthrough the fabric loop. Then, attach the toptether to the metal anchor point at thecenter rear seating position. 2.3. When using a child restraint with a top tether in...

Securing a Child Restraint in a RearSeat Position Extended Cab and Crew Cab There is limited space in the rear seating of an extendedcab model. If you want to secure a child restraint in arear seating position, be sure to study the instructionsthat came with your child restraint to see if there isen...

Airbag System Your vehicle has an airbag for the driver and an airbagfor the right front passenger. Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk ofinjury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag.But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do theirjob and comply with federal regulatio...

{ CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriouslyinjured or killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulderbelts offer the best protection for adults, butnot for young children and infants. Neither thevehicle’s safety belt system nor its airbagsystem is designed fo...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal airbagsare designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontalor near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflateonly if the impact exceeds a predetermined deploymentthreshold. Deployment thresholds take into account...

Single Stage vs. Dual Stage Airbags Depending on the weight of your vehicle you will haveeither “Single Stage Airbags” or “Dual Stage Airbags”.Vehicles that have a passenger sensing systemalso have dual stage airbags. If the rearview mirror inyour vehicle has a passenger airbag status indicatorprint...

Single Stage Airbags If your vehicle has frontal airbags with single stagedeployment and your vehicle goes straight into a wallthat does not move or deform, the threshold levelis about 13 to 16 mph (20 to 25 km/h). (The thresholdlevel can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, sothat it can be...

Airbag Off Switch If your instrument panel has one of the switchespictured in the following illustrations your vehicle has anairbag off switch that you can use to turn off the rightfront passenger’s airbag. This switch should only be turned to the off position ifthe person in the right front passeng...

Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators picturedin the following illustrations, your vehicle has apassenger sensing system. The indicator will be visiblewhen you turn your ignition key to RUN or START.The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off,will be visibl...

Q: What if I added a snow plow? Will it keep theairbags from working properly? A: We have designed our airbag systems to workproperly under a wide range of conditions,including snow plowing with vehicles equipped withthe optional Snow Plow Prep Package (RPOVYU). But do not change or defeat the snow ...

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Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. Theycould operate the power windows or othercontrols or even make the vehicle move. Thechildren or others could be badly injured oreven killed. Do not leave the keys in a vehiclewith 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...

Q (Lock): Press this button once to lock all of the doors. Pressing lock again within three secondsmay cause the horn to chirp for lock confirmation. Youcan choose different feedback options for each pressof the lock button. See “Lock Feedback” and “UnlockFeedback” under DIC Vehicle Customization on...

To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter,do the following: 1. Insert a thin object, such as a coin, in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housingnear the key ring hole. Remove the bottomby twisting the coin. 2. Remove and replace the battery with a three-volt CR2032 or equ...

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...

If your vehicle has thispower door lock switch,press the bottom ofthe switch on either frontdoor to lock all the doorsat once. Press the top of the switch to unlock all the doorsat once. The power door locks will operate at any time evenwhen the ignition is off. The power door locks will also automa...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle may be equipped with an automaticlock/unlock feature which enables you to program yourvehicle’s power door locks. You can program thisfeature through the Driver Information Center (DIC), orby the following method. See DIC Vehicle Customizationon page 3-6...

Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programmingoptions: Mode 1: Driver’s door unlocks when the transmission isshifted into PARK (P), for automatic transmissionvehicles only. Mode 2: All doors unlock when the transmission isshifted into PARK (P), for automatic transm...

Rear Door Security Locks(Crew Cab) With this feature, you can lock the rear side doors sothat they cannot be opened from the inside bypassengers. This feature is located onthe inside edge of therear doors. To use one of the locks do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. To engage the rear...

Rear Doors Extended Cab Your vehicle may be equipped with a rear accessdoor(s) that allows easier access to the rear area of theextended cab. To open a rear accessdoor from the outside, firstopen the front door.Then, use the handlelocated on the front edgeof the rear access doorto open it. You must ...

Tailgate You can open the tailgate by lifting up on its handlewhile pulling the tailgate toward you. To shut the tailgate, firmly push it upward until it latches. After you put the tailgate back up, pull it back towardsyou to be sure it latches securely. Tailgate Removal The tailgate on your vehicle...

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...

Power Windows If your vehicle is equipped with power windows, thecontrols are located on each of the side doors inthe front and rear for crew cab models. The driver’s door has a switch for the passenger’s andrear windows as well, if equipped. Your powerwindows will work when the ignition has been tu...

Swing-Out Windows Your vehicle may haveswing-out windows. Toopen a rear swing-outwindow, flip the latch openand swing the glass out. The latch will catch when the window is fully open and itwill also hold it in the open position. Sliding Rear Window If your vehicle has this feature, squeeze the latc...

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. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may be equipped with a contenttheft-deterrent alarm s...

If you set off the alarm by accident, turn off the alarm bypressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitteror by placing the key in the ignition and turning itto START. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, activate the system by locki...

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

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) If the vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP),certain features will continue to operate for up to10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCKunless a door is opened. Starting the Engine Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control.This feature assists...

When starting your engine in very cold weather (below0°F or − 18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go ofthe key. 2. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it ...

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. { CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outletcould cause an electrical shock. Also, thewrong kind of extension cord could overheatand cause a fire. You could be seriouslyinjured. Plug the cord into a properly groundedthree-prong 110-vol...

Manual Transmission Operation Five-Speed(VORTEC™ 6.0L V8 Engine) Here is how to operateyour transmission. FIRST (1) is intended only for heavy loads or trailertowing and is not recommended for normal driving. During the first 500 miles (805 km) of vehicle use, startyour vehicle moving in FIRST (1). ...

FOURTH (4), FIFTH (5) and SIXTH (6): Upshift into thehigher forward gears the same way as you doTHIRD (3). Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as youpress the accelerator pedal. NEUTRAL: Use this position when you start or idleyour engine. REVERSE (R): To back up, press the clutch pedal.Wait for the v...

Up-Shift Light If you have a manualtransmission, you mayhave a shift light. This lightwill show you when toshift to the next higher gearfor best fuel economy. When this light comes on, you can shift to the nexthigher gear if weather, road and traffic conditions allow.For the best fuel economy, accel...

Manual Transfer Case The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the rightof the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out offour-wheel drive. A 4WD indicator lightcomes on when you shiftinto four-wheel driveand the front axle engages.See Four-Wheel-DriveLight on page 3-49. Some delay betwee...

When Using the Manual Transfer Case • Shifting should be made using quick motions.Shifting slowly may make it more difficult to shift. • You may notice that it is harder to shift when thevehicle is cold. After the vehicle warms up theshifting will return to normal. • While in 4H or 4L you may experi...

Shifting In or Out of NEUTRAL 1. With the vehicle running and the engine at an idle set the parking brake. 2. Place the transmission into NEUTRAL (N). Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion into orout of the NEUTRAL position. Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case buttonsare located to ...

4. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 5. Shift the transfer case to Two-Wheel High. 6. Simultaneously press and hold the Two-Wheel High and Four-Wheel Low buttons for 10 seconds. Thered NEUTRAL light will come on when thetransfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 7. If the engine is running, shif...

Electronic Transfer Case If your four-wheel-drivevehicle has the electronictransfer case, thetransfer case switches arelocated to the left of theinstrument panel cluster. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES Vehi...

4. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. 5. Release the parking brake. 6. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position. Excessively shifting thetransfer case into or out of the different modes maycause the transfer case to enter ...

Parking Your Vehicle(Manual Transmission) { CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL cancause your vehicle to roll even if the manualtransmission is in gear. Your or someone elsecould be seriously injured. Be sure to set theparking brake before placing the transfer casein NEUTRAL. See Parking ...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot seeor smell. It can cause unconsciousness anddeath. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strange ordifferent. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Pull or push the tab under the mirror to adjust it to thenight or daytime setting. In the nighttime setting,the glare from headlamps behind the vehicle will be lessintense. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic-di...

Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’smagnetic north and true geographic north. The mirror isset to zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will benecessary to adjust the compass to compensatefor compass variance if you live outside zone eight.Under certain circumstances...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® , Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, anautomatic dimming mirror automatically dims to theproper level to minimize glare from lights behindyou after dark. The mirror also includes a dual display in the upperright...

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 display doesnot show a compass heading (N for North, forexample), there may be a strong magnetic fieldinterfering with the c...

To adjust for compass variance: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in t...

Outside Camper-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with this style camper-typemirrors, they can be adjusted so you can have aclear view of the objects behind you. Pull out the mirror head to extend it for better visibilitywhen towing a trailer. If your vehicle is equippedwith this style camper-...

Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors If your vehicle is equipped with these mirrors, they canbe adjusted so you can have a clear view of objectsbehind you. A. Outer Mirror Frame B. Mirror Head C. Nut The mirrors can be adjusted by turning the mirrorhead (B) and moving the outer mirror frame (A)backward o...

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equippedwith this feature, thecontrols are located on thedriver’s door armrest. 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. Th...

OnStar ® System OnStar ® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and live advisorsto provide you with a wide range of safety, security,information, and convenience services. If your airbagsdeploy, the system is designed to make an automatic callto OnStar ®...

Universal Home Remote SystemOperation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with anygarage door opener that does not have the “stop andreverse” feature. This includes any garage door openermodel manufactured before April 1, 1982. If youhave a newer garage door opener with rolling codes,please be sure...

Gate Operator and CanadianProgramming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to time out or quit after several seconds oftransmission. This may not be long enough for UniversalHome Remote to pick up the signal during programming.Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufacturedt...

Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote usinga Universal Home Remote button previously trained,follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash...

4. To add cargo to the box, remove all bowsand the back railand stow them safely. To clean the tonneau cover, use mild soap and water. Ifnecessary, use a soft bristle brush to remove dirttrapped in the grain of the material. Sunroof The vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or...

Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features, your vehicle mayalso have features that can be programmed through theDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC VehicleCustomization on page 3-64 for more information. Memory Seat If your vehicle has thisfeature, the controls for thememory...

Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located on thedriver’s door. B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exitingor entering the vehicle. The seat position can besaved for up to two drivers. To store the seat exit posi...

Four-Wheel-Drive Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49Tow/Haul Mode Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49Cargo Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49Fuel Gage...

Instrument Panel Overview Automatic Transmission Version shown, Manual Transmission Version similar 3-4

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Then move the steering wheel to a comfortableposition and release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: • G Turn and Lane Change Sign...

As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrowsflash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb maybe burned out and other drivers won’t see your turnsignal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid anaccident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signala turn, check for burned-out b...

Cruise Control 9 (Off): This position turns the system off. If your vehicle is equipped with an Allison ® automatic transmission, see “Grade Braking and Cruise GradeBraking (Allison Transmission ® ) under Tow/Haul Mode on page 2-30 for an explanation of how cruise controlinteracts with the tap up/do...

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 higherspeed. Press the set button at the end of the lever,then release the button and the acceleratorpedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If theaccelerator pedal ...

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, yourcruise control set speed memory is erased. Headlamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument paneloperates the headlamps. Turn the control clockwise to operate the lamps. The headlamp control has four position...

Headlamps on Reminder A reminder chime will sound when your headlamps orparking lamps are manually turned on and your ignition isoff, in LOCK, ACCESSORY, or a door is open. To disablethe chime, turn the light off then back on. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easie...

When the wiring is connected to an auxiliary roofmounted lamp, pressing the button will activate the lampand illuminate an indicator light near the button. Pressingthe button again will turn off the roof mounted lamp. If your vehicle has this button, your vehicle may have thesnow plow prep package. ...

Front Reading Lamps The reading lamps are located on the overhead console. To turn on the reading lamps, press the button locatednext to each lamp. To turn them off, press the buttonagain. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the directionyou want. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherl...

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...

) (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): This setting directs most of the air through the floor outlets, and the rest...

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. Usethe defog mode to...

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem With this system, you can control the heating, coolingand ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle alsohas a flow-through ventilation system described later inthis section. You can select different climate control settings for thedriver and passengers. Driver’s ...

2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C)temperature setting and allow about 20 minutesfor the system to regulate. Turn the driver’s orpassenger’s side temperature knob to adjust thetemperature setting as necessary. If you choose thetempe...

H (Panel): This setting will deliver air to the instrument panel outlets. ) (Bi-Level): This setting will deliver warmer air to the floor and cooler air to the instrument panel outlets. 6 (Floor): This setting will deliver air to the floor outlets. - (Defog): See “Defogging and Defrosting” later in ...

Whenever you press AUTO, the display will change toshow the following: • The current driver’s set temperature and an arrowfor five seconds • The current passenger’s set temperature settingand an arrow for five seconds • The automatic air delivery mode and fan speed If the driver’s and passenger’s te...

Defogging and Defrosting You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog orfrost from your windshield. Use the defog mode toclear the windows of fog or moisture. Use the frontdefrost button to defrost the front windshield. - (Defog): Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture. P...

Operation Tips • Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow,or any other obstruction (such as leaves). Theheater and defroster will work far better, reducingthe chance of fogging the inside of your windows. • When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn thefan knob all the way to the rig...

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You will know how fastyou are going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you will need to know to drive safely andeconomically. United States Heavy Duty Automatic Tran...

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). Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Inform...

Airbag Off Light If your vehicle has an airbag off switch, it also has anairbag off light. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-77 formore on this, including important safety information. When you turn the right front passenger’s airbag off,this light will come on and stay on to remind you that theairbag...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system, yourrearview mirror will have a passenger airbag statusindicator. When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, thepassenger airbag status indicator will light ON andOFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several ...

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’t release fully. If you tryto drive with the parking brake engaged, a chime willsound when the vehicle speed is greater than 3 mph(...

Anti-Lock Brake SystemWarning Light 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 aproblem. If the light stays on, or come...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle isworking. During a majority of the operation, the gagewill read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a loador going up hills, it is normal for the temperature ...

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-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended toassure that emissions are at acceptable levels for t...

Emissions Inspection and MaintenancePrograms Some state/provincial and local governments have ormay begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on your vehicle. Failure to pass thisinspection could prevent you from getting a vehicleregistration. Here are some things you need to know to h...

DIC Operation and Displays The Driver Information Center (DIC) comes on when theignition is on. After a short delay, the DIC will displaythe information that was last displayed before the enginewas turned off. The DIC has different modes which can be accessed bypressing the four DIC buttons located ...

Engine Hours: Press the trip information button untilENGINE HOURS appears on the display. Thismode shows the total number of hours the engine hasrun. Pressing and holding the reset stem located onthe instrument cluster for about four seconds will alsodisplay the engine hour information after the odo...

Engine Oil Life System: Press the fuel informationbutton until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears on the display.The engine oil life system shows an estimate of theoil’s remaining useful life. It will show 100% when thesystem is reset after an oil change. It will alert youto change your oil on a schedule consi...

TRANSMISSION HOT Notice: If you drive your vehicle while thetransmission fluid is overheating and thetransmission temperature warning is displayed onthe instrument panel cluster and/or DIC, youcan damage the transmission. This could lead tocostly repairs that would not be covered byyour warranty. Do...

TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), thismessage will appear on the display and you will hear achime. Move the turn signal/multifunction lever to theoff position. Pressing any of the four DIC buttonswill acknowledge the message and clear it from the DICdisplay. If y...

Headlamp Delay Press the customization button until HEADLAMPDELAY appears in the display. To select yourpreference for how long the headlamps will stay onwhen you turn off the vehicle, press the select buttonwhile HEADLAMP DELAY is displayed on the DIC.Pressing the select button will scroll through ...

Language To select your preference for display language, pressthe select button while LANGUAGE is displayed on theDIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through thefollowing languages: • ENGLISH • FRANCAIS (French) • ESPANOL (Spanish) Choose one of the available options and press thecustomizati...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM) can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons, byperforming 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...

To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middleposition, first end out of audio mode by pressing anotherbutton, causing the radio to perform that function orby waiting five seconds for the display to return to timeof day. Then press and hold AUDIO for more thantwo seconds until you hear a beep...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type ofprogramming • Receive announcements concerning lo...

For XM™ (if equipped), press the INFO knob while inXM™ mode to retrieve four different categories ofinformation related to the current song or channel: Artist,Song Title, Category or PTY, ChannelNumber/Channel Name. To change the default on the display, press the INFOknob until you see the display y...

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 part way into the slot, label side up. Theplayer will pull it in and the CD should begin playing. Ifyou want to insert a CD with the ignition off, firstpress the eject button or the INFO knob. If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in theplayer, it will stay in t...

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 The tape player is built to work best with tapes that areup to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side. Tapeslonger than that are so thin they may not work well inthis player. The longer side with the tape visible shouldface to the right. If you hear nothing or hear a garbledsound...

3 REV (Reverse): Press this pushbutton to quicklyreverse the tape. The radio will play while the tapereverses. Press it again to return to playing speed. Thestation frequency and REV will appear on the display.Select stations during reverse operation by using TUNEand SEEK. 4 FWD (Forward): Press thi...

CLEAN: If this message appears on the display, thecassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still playtapes, but it should be cleaned as soon as possible toprevent damage to the tapes and player. See Careof the Cassette Tape Player on page 3-128. If the cassette tape is not playing correctly...

Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)system and a DVD is playing, the DVD symbol willappear on the radio display indicating that the DVD isavailable and can be listened to through your vehicle’sspeakers. To listen to the DVD, press the TAPEDISC button until RSE app...

To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds. You will hear a beep and the indicator light, locatedto the right of the slot, will begin to flash andMULTI LOAD # will appear on the display. 3. Once the light stops flashing and tu...

© SEEK ¨ : Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track, if more than ten seconds have played.Press the right arrow to go to the next track. If eitherarrow is pressed more than once, the player willcontinue moving backward or forward through the CD. © SCAN ¨ : To scan one CD, press a...

Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment(RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVDplayer, a video display screen, two sets of wirelessheadphones, and a remote control. Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen. Pressthis button while a...

Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foamear pads that can be replaced. Foam ear pads on these headphones may becomeworn or damaged. The headphone foam ear pads canbecome damaged if they are not handled or storedproperly. If the foam ear pads do become damaged orworn out, the pads can be re...

How to Change the Video Format when inthe Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. Insome countries, the video format may be in thePAL system. To change the video format, perform thefollowing: 1. Press the display menu button. 2. Press the down arrow button to highlight the...

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

Playing a Disc To play a disc, gently insert the disc with the label sideup into the loading slot. The DVD player will continueloading the disc and the player will automatically start, ifthe vehicle is in RUN, ACCESSORY, or when RAP isactive. If a disc is already in the player, press the play/pauseb...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off. v (Title): Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD. n , q , p , o (Menu Navigation Arrows): Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu. z (Set-up Menu): Press this button to adjust th...

Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wirelessheadphone audio cuts outor buzzes. Check for obstructions,low batteries, receptionrange, and interferencefrom cellular telephonetowers or by using yourcellular telephone in thevehicle.Check that theheadphones are facingthe front of the vehicle. I lost...

Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean clothand gently wipe the video screen. Do not spraydirectly onto the screen and do not press too hard ortoo long on the video screen. Rear Seat Audio (RSA) This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to anyof the sour...

x SEEK w : When listening to FM1, FM2, or AM, press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to theprevious station and stay there. This function is inactive ifthe front seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a cassette tape is playing, press the up or thedown arrow to go to the next ...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has this feature, some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steering wheel. They include thefollowing: g (OnStar ® /Mute): If your vehicle has OnStar, press this button to interact with the OnStar system. Seethe OnStar ® System on page 2-69 in this manua...

Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and staticduring normal radio reception if items such as cellphonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, andexternal electronic devices are plugged into theaccessory power outlet. If there is interference or static,unplug the item from th...

If there is a reduction in sound quality, try a known goodcassette to see if the tape or the tape player is atfault. If this other cassette has no improvement in soundquality, clean the tape player. For best results, use a scrubbing action, non-abrasivecleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tap...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drivedefensively. Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-12. { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

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 to drive avehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

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...

Manual Selectable Ride The main function of this system is to provide superiorride comfort while trailering or fully loaded, as wellas for unloaded driving. This system also helpsto provide: • Improved trailering stability • Improved handling response when trailering or fullyloaded This button is lo...

FIRM (Loaded): Press the button to activate thissetting, the indicator light will be lit. Use this setting tominimize trailer inputs to the vehicle or when the vehicleis fully loaded. This setting is also appropriate foroff-road driving. You can select a setting at any time based on road andtraileri...

Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve.Then you suddenly accelerate. Both controlsystems — steering and acceleration — have to dotheir work where the tires meet the road. Addingthe sudden acceleration can demand too much of thoseplaces. You can lose control. See Traction AssistSystem (TAS) o...

Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on atwo-lane highway waits for just the right moment,accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, thengoes back into the right lane again. A simple maneuver? Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle on a two-lanehighway is a potentially dangerous...

• Check your mirrors, glance over your shoulder andstart your left lane change signal before moving outof the right lane to pass. When you are far enoughahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in yourinside mirror, activate your right lane change signaland move back into the right lane. Remembe...

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 towardthe retainer until it locksinto place. 2. Push the flat end of the push-pin toward theretainer until itlocks into place,making sure each issecure. Befo...

{ CAUTION: • Cargo on the load floor piled higher thanthe seatbacks can be thrown forwardduring a sudden stop. You or yourpassengers could be injured. Keep cargobelow the top of the seatbacks. • Unsecured cargo on the load floor can betossed about when driving over roughterrain. You or your passenge...

Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kindsof terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrainand its many different features. Here are some things toconsider. Surface Conditions: Off-roading can take you overhard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snowor...

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...

Q: Am I likely to stall when going downhill? A: It is much more likely to happen going uphill. But ifit happens going downhill, here is what to do. 1. Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes. Apply the parking brake. 2. Shift to PARK (P), or to NEUTRAL with the manual transmission, and, whi...

Q: What if I am driving across an incline that is nottoo steep, but I hit some loose gravel and startto slide downhill. What should I do? A: If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways,turn downhill. This should help straighten out thevehicle and prevent the side slipping. However,a much bet...

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels willnot get good traction. You cannot accelerate asquickly, turning is more difficult, and you will need longerbraking distances. It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud — thedeeper the mud, the lower the gea...

If the water is not too deep, drive slowly through it. Atfaster speeds, water splashes on your ignitionsystem and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can alsooccur if you get your tailpipe under water. And, as longas your tailpipe is under water, you will never beable to start your engine. When you go ...

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 the inside rearview...

You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. Whenyou are faced with severe glare, as from a driverwho does not lower the high beams, or a vehicle withmisaimed headlamps, slow down a little. Avoids...

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavyrain can make it harder to see road signs andtraffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road,and even people walking. It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shapeand keep y...

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: Keepup with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at thesame speed mo...

When you want to leave the freeway, move to theproper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, donot, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Driveon to the next exit. The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.The exit speed is usually posted. Reduce your speed according to your sp...

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 on theroad, the dro...

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. Also see Tires on page 5-73. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winterouter...

Your Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stop ona slippery road. Even though you have ABS, you willwant to begin stopping sooner than you would ondry pavement. See Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) onpage 4-7. • Allow greater following distance on any slippe...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you do not want tospin your wheels too fast. The method known as rockingcan help you get out when you are stuck, but youmust use caution. { CAUTION: If you let your ...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called the vehiclecapacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants,cargo, and all nonfactory-installed options. Two labelson your vehicle show how much weight it was designedto carry, the ...

The Tire and Loading Information label also shows thesize of the original equipment tires (C) and therecommended cold tire inflation pressures (D). For moreinformation on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5-73and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 5-80. There is also important loading information...

Item Description Total A Vehicle Capacity Weightfor 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 information labelfor specific information about your vehicle’s capacityw...

Q: What is total vehicle reserve capacity? A: This is the difference between your GVWR and theweight of your truck with full fuel and passengers. Itis the amount of weight you can add to yourvehicle before reaching your GVWR. Keep in mindthat reserve capacity numbers are intended asa guide when sele...

Truck-Camper Loading Information Notice: Installing a truck-camper to a vehicle that isequipped with the SS trim package could damagethe vehicle. Do not install a truck-camper on avehicle equipped with the SS trim package. A vehicle specific Truck-Camper Loading informationlabel is attached to the i...

Secure loose items to prevent weight shifts that couldaffect the balance of your vehicle. When thetruck-camper is loaded, drive to a scale and weigh thefront and the rear wheels separately to determineaxle loads. Individual axle loads should not exceedeither of the GAWRs. The total of the front and ...

Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle – such as behind a motorhome.The two most common types of recreational vehicletowing are known as dinghy towing, towing your vehiclewill all four wheels on the ground, and dolly towing,towing your...

Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Off theGround) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehicle withthe rear wheels on the ground, the transmissioncould be damaged. The repairs would not becovered by your warranty. Never tow your vehiclewith the rear wheels on the ground...

Towing a Trailer Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See New VehicleBreak-In on page 2-20 for more information. { CAUTION: If you do not use the correct equipment anddrive properly, you can lose control when youpull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is tooheavy, the brakes may not work well —...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer Notice: Pulling a fifth-wheel trailer with a vehiclethat is equipped with the SS trim package coulddamage the vehicle. Do not pull a fifth-wheel trailerwith a vehicle equipped with the SS trim package. If you do, here are some important points: • There are many dif...

Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature on automatic transmissionequipped vehicles that assists when pulling a heavytrailer or a large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul Mode onpage 2-30 for more information. Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when thevehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75% ...

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...

Parking on Hills { CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle, with atrailer attached, on a hill. If something goeswrong, your rig could start to move. Peoplecan be injured, and both your vehicle and thetrailer can be damaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’show to do it...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • Start your engine • Shift into a gear • Release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick...

Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package Notice: Pulling a fifth-wheel trailer with a vehiclethat is equipped with the SS trim package coulddamage the vehicle. Do not pull a fifth-wheel trailerwith a vehicle equipped with the SS trim package. The eight-wire camper harness is located under the front...

Electric Brake Control Jumper { 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 could be i...

Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the CWR foryour vehicle. Weigh your vehicle with the trailerattached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR orGAWR. If you are using a weight-distributing hitch,weigh the vehicle without the spring bars in place. You’ll get the best perfor...

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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...

Doing Your Own Service Work { CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge,experience, the proper replacement parts,and tools before you attempt any vehiclemaintenance t...

Fuel If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Diesel FuelRequirements and Fuel System” in the DURAMAX ® Diesel Supplement. For vehicles with gasoline engines, please read this. Gasoline The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number (VIN)shows the code letter or number that identifies yourengi...

E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so youwill need to refill your fuel tank more often whenusing E85 than when you are using gasoline. Regularunleaded gasoline is recommended when pulling atrailer. For payload capacity with ethanol fuel, seeLoading Your Vehicle on page 4-48. Notice: Some ...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire cancause bad injuries. To help avoid injuries toyou and others, read and follow all theinstructions on the pump island. Turn off yourengine when you are refueling. Do not smokeif you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle.Keep s...

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 injury toyou and others: • Dispense...

Hood Release To open the hood do the following: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle to the lower leftof the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and pull up on the secondary hood release located near thecenter of the grille. 3. Lift the hood. B...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4.3L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 5-14

Engine Oil (Gasoline Engine) If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “Engine Oil” inthe DURAMAX ® Diesel Engine Supplement. If the CHECK OIL LEVEL light appears on theinstrument cluster (except vehicles equipped with the4.3L engine), it means you need to check your engine oillevel right away. For m...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, you will need to add at least one quart/literof oil. But you must use the right kind. This sectionexplains what kind of oil to use. For engine oil crankcasecapacity, see Capacities and Specifications onpage ...

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. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is bestfor your vehicle. These numbers on an oil ...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changeyour engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change your oil prior to aC...

Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles(24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F(10°C). If it is colder than 50°F (10°C), drive the vehiclein THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gagemoves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle h...

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area,below the cross-hatched area, for a cold check or inthe HOT or cross-hatched area for a hot check.Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get anaccurate reading. 4. If the fluid level is in t...

Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using theprocedures described previously. Consistency(repeatable readings) is important to maintaining properfluid level. If inconsistent readings persist, check thetransmission breather to be sure it is clean andunclogged. If readi...

How to Add Manual Transmission Fluid Here is how to add fluid. Refer to the MaintenanceSchedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants (Gasoline Engine)on page 6-14. 1. Remove the filler plug. 2. Add fluid at the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to bring ...

How to Check and Add Fluid The proper fluid should be added if the level does notreach the bottom of the diaphragm when it is in place inthe reservoir. See the instructions on the reservoir cap. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine coolant. This coolant i...

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

If your vehicle is equipped with a low coolant sensorand the LOW COOLANT LEVEL message comeson and stays on, it means you are low on enginecoolant. See “LOW COOLANT LEVEL” under DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-54. Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture ...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burnyou badly, even if you just open the hood. Stayaway from the engine if you see or hear steamcoming from it. Just turn it off and geteveryone away from the vehicle until it coolsdown. Wait until there is no sign of...

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode (V8 Engines Only) If an overheated engine condition exists and theREDUCED ENGINE POWER message is displayed, anoverheat protection mode which alternates firinggroups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. Inthis mode, you will notice a loss in power and ...

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upperradiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the proper mixture...

Power Steering Fluid See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 forreservoir location. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you suspect there is a leak in the system oryou hear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this systemcould indicat...

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 that hassufficient protection against freezing. Adding Washe...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinderreservoir is filled withDOT-3 brake fluid. SeeEngine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 forthe location of thereservoir. 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 acc...

Checking Brake Fluid You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the brake fluidreservoir. The fluid levelshould be above MIN. If itis not, have your brakesystem checked tosee if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system, makesure the level is above...

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex. Its manyparts have to be of top quality and work well together ifthe vehicle is to have really good braking. Yourvehicle was designed and tested with top-quality GMbrake parts. When you replace parts of your brakingsystem — for...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has run down, youmay want to use another vehicle and some jumpercables to start your vehicle. Be sure to use the followingsteps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn y...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shorting mayoccur and damage the vehicle. The repairs wouldnot be covered by your warranty. Always connectand remove the jumper cables in the correctorder, making sure that the cables do not toucheach other or other ...

Also, if a vehicle has just been driven before checking thefluid level, it may appear lower than normal because fluidhas traveled out along the axle tubes and has not drainedback to the sump area. Therefore, a reading taken fiveminutes after the vehicle has been driven will appear tohave a lower flu...

Four-Wheel Drive Lubricant checks in this section also apply to thesevehicles. There are two additional systems that needlubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check transfer case fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A flui...

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 ...

Noise Control System Tampering with Noise ControlSystem Prohibited The following information relates to compliance withfederal noise emission standards for vehicles with aGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of more than10,000 lbs (4 536 kg). The Maintenance Scheduleprovides information on maintaining...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-71. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You or others ...

Roof Marker Lamps To replace a roof marker lamp bulb, do the following: 1. Remove the two screws and lift offthe lens. 2. Install a new bulb into the socket and turnclockwise until it locksinto place. 3. Reinstall the lens and tighten the screws. 5-66

Taillamps (Chassis Cab Models) A. Turn Signal Lamp B. Taillamp/Stoplamp C. Back-up Lamp To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Peel the rubber seal away from the lens using your hands. 2. Lift the lens off the lamp assembly. 3. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket. 4. Install ...

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

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

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 Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operateeffectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-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 m...

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave only 1/16 inch(1.6 mm) or less of treadremaining. Somecommercial truck tires maynot have treadwearindicators. You need a new tire if any of the followin...

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed onyour vehicle, when it was new, were designed to meetGeneral Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification(TPC spec) system rating. If you need replacementtires, GM strongly recomme...

{ CAUTION: If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle, thewheel rim flanges could develop cracks aftermany miles of driving. A tire and/or wheelcould fail suddenly, causing a crash. Use onlyradial-ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo no...

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 dual wheels or P265/75R16,LT265/75R16, P265/70R17 or P275/55R20 sizetires, do not use tire chains. They can damageyour vehicle because there is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehiclewithout the proper amount of clearance cancause damage to the b...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. KnobB. Retaining HookC. Wheel Blocks D. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks E. Jack A. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks B. Wheel BlocksC. Retaining Bracket and Wing Nut D. Tool Kit and Jack Tools E. Retaining HookF. JackG. Knob 1500 Crew Cab Regular Cab and Crew Cab (...

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

Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire.A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-80 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-48for information regarding proper tire inflation and loadingyour vehicle. Fo...

Fabric/Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachmentfrequently to remove dust and loose dirt. A canistervacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be usedon floor carpet and carpeted floor mats. For soils, alwaystry to remove them first with plain water or club soda.Before cleaning, ...

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning is necessary,a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solutioncan be used to gently remove dust and dirt. Never usespot lifters or removers on plastic surfac...

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keeptheir luster. Washing with water is all that is usuallyneeded. However, you may use chrome polish onchrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary. Use special care with aluminum trim. To avoid damagingprotect...

Notice: If you drive your vehicle through anautomatic car wash that has silicone carbide tirecleaning brushes, you could damage the aluminumor chrome-plated wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Never drive a vehicleequipped with aluminum or chrome-plated wheelsthrough an automat...

Description Usage Swirl Remover Polish Removes swirl marks, finescratches, and other lightsurface contamination. Cleaner Wax Removes light scratchesand protects finish. Foaming Tire ShineLow Gloss Cleans, shines, andprotects in one step. Nowiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foamingshampoo...

Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code. Thiscode will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,specifications, and replacement parts. Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glove box. Itis very helpful if you ever need to ord...

Fuses Usage LT TRN Left Turn Signals andSidemarkers VEH STOP Vehicle Stoplamps, BrakeModule, Electronic ThrottleControl Module RT TRLR ST/TRN Right Turn Signal/Stop Trailer RT TRN Right Turn Signals andSidemarkers BODY Harness Connector DDM Driver Door Module AUX PWR 2, M/GATE Not Used LCKS Power Do...

Device Usage HDLR 2 Headliner Wiring Connector BODY Body Wiring Connector DEFOG Rear Defogger Relay HDLNR 1 Headliner Wiring Connector 1 SPARE RELAY Not Used CB SEAT Driver and Passenger SeatModule Circuit Breaker CB RT DOOR Right Power Windows CircuitBreaker SPARE Not Used INFO Infotainment Harness...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-14 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Cooling System 4.3L V6 Automatic with Front A/C* 14.8 qt 14....

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC™ 4.3L V6 X Automatic Manual 0.060 inches (1.52 mm) VORTEC™ 4.8L V8 V Automatic Manual 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 Z Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 5.3L V8 T Automatic 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) VORTEC™ 6.0 V8 U...

Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-2Maintenance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction This maintenance section applies to vehicles with agasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, seethe maintenance schedule section in theDURAMAX ® Diesel Engine Supplement. Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange 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 not knowexactly how you will drive it. You may drive veryshort distances only a few times a week. Or you maydrive long distances all the time in very hot, dustyweather. You may ...

When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL message appears,certain services, checks, and inspections are required.Required services are described in the following for“Maintenance I ” and “Maintenance II .” Generally, it is recommended that your first service beMaintenance I , your second service be Maintenance II ,...

Additional Required Services (Gasoline Engine) This maintenance section applies to vehicles with a gasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see themaintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX ® Diesel Engine Supplement. The following services should be performed at the first maintenance ...

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 you with these checks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs a...

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 to LOCK in each shift lever position. • The ignition 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 serv...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts (Gasoline Engines) Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GM dealer. If your vehicle has a diesel engine see the maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX ® Diesel Engine Supplement. Part GM Part Numb...

Engine Drive Belt Routing V6 Engines V8 Engines 6-18

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. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-11 can be...

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 court programadministered by the Council of Better BusinessBureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehiclerepairs 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 andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 27...

Roadside Assistance Program As the 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 travel the open road. Call Chevrolet’sRoadside Assistance a...

While we hope you never have the occasion to use ourservice, it is added security while traveling for youand your family. Remember, we are only a phone callaway. Chevrolet Roadside Assistance:1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872), text telephone(TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. Chevrolet reserves the righ...

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while youwait. However, if you are unable to wait, GM helpsto minimize your inconvenience by providing severaltransportation options. Depending on the circumstances,your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Part...

To read this information, special equipment is neededand access to the vehicle or the device that storesthe data is required. GM will not access informationabout a crash event or share it with others other than: • with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of...

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 you are allright. If you are uninjured, make sure that no one elsein your vehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call 911 for help. Do notleave t...

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcess In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs,GM recommends that you take an active role in itsrepair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility ofchoice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there.Specify to the facility that any required r...

Reporting Safety Defects to theCanadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immediately notifyTransport Canada, in addition to notifying GeneralMotors of Canada Limited. You may call them at1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport CanadaPla...