Chevrolet 2008 Avalanche - 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...

Power Seats On a vehicle with power seats, the controls used tooperate them are located on the outboard side of theseats. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding thecontrol forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by...

Release the control when the lower seatback reachesthe desired level of lumbar support. Your vehicle may have a memory function which allowsseat settings to be saved and recalled. See MemorySeat, Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-6 for moreinformation. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes,...

To recall the memory positions, the vehicle must be inPARK (P). Press and release either button 1 or button 2corresponding to the desired driving position. Theseat, outside mirrors, and adjustable throttle and brakepedals will move to the position previously stored.You will hear a single beep. If yo...

Reclining Seatbacks { 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 moving. { ...

CAUTION: (Continued) The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,you could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crashthe belt could go up over your abdomen.The belt forces would be there, not at yourpelvic bones. This could cause seriousinterna...

Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the controlused to recline them is located on the outboard sideof the seat behind the power seat control. • To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the controlrearward. • To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of thecontrol...

Pull the head restraint up toraise it. To lower the headrestraint, press the releasebutton, located on thetop of the seatback,while you push the headrestraint down. Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatbackdoubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area forthe driver and p...

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 ...

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the lawrequires wearing safety belts. Here is why: You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do havea crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be soserious that even buckled up, a person woul...

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 acrash — even one that is not your fault — you andyour passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a gooddriver does not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safetybelt through the latch plate to fully tighten thelap belt on smaller occupants. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close a door, be sure the belt is out of theway. If you slam t...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-33. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positionedso you would be able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if necessary. If you find that the latch p...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts. The manufacturer’s instructions that come with thebooster seat, state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulderbelt until the child pa...

{ CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. In a crash, the child wouldnot be restrained by the shoulder belt. Thechild might slide under the lap belt. The beltforce would then be applied right on theabdomen. That...

Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infantseat (A) provides restraintwith the seating surfaceagainst the back ofthe infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in acrash, acts to keep the infant positioned in therestraint. A forward-facing childseat (B) provides restraintfor the chil...

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 children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a childriding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding i...

If the airbag is off, the off indicator in the passengerairbag status indicator will come on and stay on whenthe vehicle is started. If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, turn the vehicle off. Remove the childrestraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint....

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steeringwheel. The right front passenger’s airbag is in the instrumentpanel on the passenger’s side. 1-59

When Should an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes to help reduce thepotential for severe injuries mainly to the driver’s orright front passenger’s head and chest. However, theyare only designed to inflate if the impact exceeds...

In many crashes severe enough to inflate the airbag,windshields are broken by vehicle deformation.Additional windshield breakage may also occur from theright front passenger airbag. • Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After anairbag inflates, you will need some new parts forthe airbag syste...

Q: Because I have a disability, I have to get myvehicle modified. How can I find out whetherthis will affect my airbag system? A: If you have questions, call Customer Assistance.The phone numbers and addresses for CustomerAssistance are in Step Two of the CustomerSatisfaction Procedure in this manua...

Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons, childrenor others could be badly injured or even killed.They could operate the power windows orother controls or even make the vehicle move.The windows will function with the keys in theignition and the...

If it is dark enough outside, your interior lamps willcome on and stay on for 20 seconds or until the ignitionis turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the turnsignal lamps will flash twice to indicate unlocking hasoccurred. See DIC Vehicle Customization (WithDIC Buttons) on page 3-63. If enabled th...

To replace the battery in the RKE transmitter: 1. Separate the halves of the transmitter with a flat, thin object inserted into the notch on the side. 2. Remove the old battery. Do not use a metal object. 3. Insert the new battery, positive side facing down. Replace with a CR2032 or equivalent batte...

For example, if the lock button and then the remotestart buttons are pressed again after the vehiclehas been running for five minutes, 10 minutes areadded, allowing the engine to run for 15 minutes. The additional ten minutes are considered a secondremote vehicle start. Once two remote starts, or a ...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a movingvehicle. When a door is locked, the handlewill not open it. You increase the chanceof being thrown out of the vehicle in acrash if the doors are ...

You can turn the delayed locking feature off or back onagain by doing the following: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position. 2. Press unlock twice on the RKE transmitter. This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. You can also program this feature using t...

When you want to open a rear door when the securitylock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door by lifting the rear door manual lock, using the power door lock switch, or the RemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, if the vehiclehas one. 2. Open the door from the outside. To cancel the rear door ...

Rear Glass Removal and Storage { CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not storedproperly, it could be thrown about the vehiclein a crash or sudden maneuver. People in thevehicle could be injured. Whenever you storethe rear glass in the vehicle, always be surethat it is stored securely in the Midg...

Once both glass lock knobs are in the lockedposition, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch leverlocks correctly. The rear seats can be returned to the normalposition when the rear glass is out and storedproper...

This procedure works the same as the proceduredescribed previously, but when you lower the Midgate ® with the rear glass in the stored position, you willnotice that the entire crossbar will lower with theMidgate ® . This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar lowers with the Midgate ® , i...

Tailgate { CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride on thetailgate, even when the vehicle is operated atlow speeds. People riding on the tailgate caneasily lose their balance and fall in response tovehicle maneuvers. Falling from a movingvehicle may result in serious injuries or death.Do not allow...

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 { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome from extreme heat inwarm or hot weather and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke. Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangero...

Express-Down Windows Windows with an express-down feature allow thewindows to be lowered without holding the switch. Pressdown fully on the window switch, then release, toactivate the express-down mode. The express-downmode can be canceled at any time by pulling up on thefront edge of the switch. Wi...

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 has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is t...

To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: • If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrentsystem, the vehicle should be locked with thedoor key after the doors are closed. • Always unlock the doors with the RKE transmitter.Unlocking a door any other way will set off thealarm if it is armed. If...

Ignition Positions Use the key to turn theignition switch to fourdifferent positions. In order to shift out of PARK (P), ignition must be in theON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY and the regular brakepedal must be applied. A (LOCK/OFF): This position locks the ignition andtransmission. It is a theft-deterrent ...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as it is aneasy target for joy riders or thieves. If you leave thekey in the ignition and park your vehicle, a chimewill sound, when you open the driver’s door. Alwaysremember to remove your key from the ignition and takeit with you....

Starting Procedure 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts,let go of the key. The idle speed will go down asyour engine gets warm. Do not race the engineimmediately after starting it. Operate the engine andtransmission gently to allow the o...

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

Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle has a tow/haul mode. The button is locatedon the end of the column shift lever. Press the buttonto enable or disable the tow/haul mode. You can use thisfeature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load.See “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer onpage 4-47 for more inf...

Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob islocated to the left of theinstrument panel cluster. Your vehicle has Four Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak ® . For information on StabiliTrak ® , see StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6. Use this dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. You can choose...

4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque. Youmay never need this setting. It sends maximumpower to all four wheels. You might choose Four-WheelDrive Low if you are driving off-road in deep sand,deep mud, deep snow, and while climbing or descendi...

The vehicle may have significant engagement noise andbump when shifting between Four-Wheel Drive Lowand Four-Wheel Drive High ranges or from NEUTRALwhile the engine is running. If the knob is turned to the Four-Wheel Drive High,AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High switch position whenyour vehicle is in gea...

Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift out of NEUTRAL do the following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off. 3. Turn the transfer case dial to the desired transfer case shift position (Two-...

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedaldown with your right foot. Push down the parkingbrake pedal with your left foot. A chime sounds and the warning light flashes when theparking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving atleast 5 mph (8 km/h). To release the parking ...

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle withthe engine running. Your vehicle could movesuddenly if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and your transfercase is in NEUTRAL, you...

Shifting Out of PARK (P) This vehicle is equipped with an electronic shift lockrelease system. The shift lock release is designed to: • Prevent ignition key removal unless the shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the shift lever button fullyreleased, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out ofPARK (P...

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: • The exhaust system sounds strange ordifferent. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle ...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if youever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaust intoyour vehicle. See the earlier caution underEngine Exhaust on page ...

Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will notmove. See Shifting Into PARK (P) on page 2-46. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer onpage 4-47. Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar ® , Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on,...

Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press and hold the TEMP button for approximatelyeight seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature onor off. The indicator light to the left of the TEMPbutton will turn on or off to indicate when the feature ison. Once the mirror is turned off, it will remain offu...

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 the display.After you stop pressing the button, the displaywill show a compass direction within a few seconds. Clea...

This mirror has the following features. Manual Folding The mirrors can be manually folded inward to preventdamage when going through an automatic car wash. Tofold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. To return themirror to its original position, push outward. Be sureto return both mirrors to their o...

Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors If your vehicle is equippedwith outside powerfoldaway mirrors, thecontrols are located on thedriver’s door armrest. • Press (A) to select the driver’s side mirror. Thenpress the arrows located on the four-way controlpad to adjust the mirror. Press (A) again to deselect...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system, it helps you park easierand avoid other vehicles while in REVERSE (R).It operates at speeds less than 5 mph (8 km/h).It can determine how close objects are to the rearbu...

How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into REVERSE (R). The rear display willthen briefly illuminate to let you know the system isworking. URPA operates only at speeds less than 5 mph(8 km/h). If you are above this speed, the red light onthe rear display will ...

For more information, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca,contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827)or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the OnStar buttonto speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day,7 days a week. Not all OnStar features are available on all vehicles.To check if your vehicle is equipp...

Location information about your vehicle is only availableif the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed andavailable. Your vehicle must have a working electrical system(including adequate battery power) for the OnStarequipment to operate. There are other problems OnStarcannot control that may prevent...

5. After entering all of the switch positions, again, firmly press and release all three buttons at thesame time. The indicator lights will turn on. 6. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected button...

Storage Areas Glove Box To open the glove box, lift up on the lever. Cupholder(s) Your vehicle may have cupholders for the front and rearpassengers. The cupholders are located in the center console for thefront passengers and on the rear of the center consolefor the rear passengers. The front cuphol...

Luggage Carrier The vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can beused to load things on top of the vehicle. The luggage carrier has siderails attached to the roof. Itmay also have crossrails which can be moved backand forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to thesiderails or siderail supports. No...

Cargo Cover Panels { CAUTION: Improperly stored cargo cover panels could bethrown about the vehicle during a collision orsudden maneuver. You or others could beinjured. If you remove a panel, always store itin the proper storage location. When you put itback, always be sure that is securelyreattache...

4. If cargo panel 1 needs to be removed. There are latches on both sides that need to be released. After you have removed each cargo panel, store themwithin the cargo storage area using the cargo panelstorage system. Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo areaus...

Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels To reinstall a cargo panel do the following. 1. You can either leave the strap system attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, oryou can store it inside the top box storagecompartment. See Top-Box Storage on page 2-91for more information. 2. ...

Folding and Storage of Straps To store the folding straps inside the top box storagecompartment, do the following: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface. 2. Fold the four primary strap ends towards the center as shown. 3. Take the short strap and surround the folded webbing, forming a packa...

4. Take the secondary strap and wrap it around the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbingand place inside the top box storage compartment. Cargo Tie Downs Cargo tie downs are located in the rear cargo area thatcan be used to secure cargo. The tie downs can also be used to secure the cargo...

All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many differentconfigurations — cargo panels on or off, Midgate ® up or down, rear glass in or out. The vehicle hasfeatures to help it resist the elements and protect cargoinside the cargo area. Your vehicle is designed toquickly direc...

Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performsproperly, be sure that the Midgate ® , tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that all parts areclean and not blocked with debris. Follow theinstructions given next in this section for the properprocedures on cleanin...

After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. you willneed to flush the Midgate ® drain with water. But first you will have to remove the drain grate by usingthe following steps: 1. Lower the Midgate ® . See Midgate ® on page 2-12 for more information. 2. Pull up on the rear side of the drain grate. ...

Top-Box Storage Your vehicle has top-box storage units on both sides ofthe vehicle. The passenger side top box contains thetools you will need to change a flat tire. Use the ignition/door key to unlock/lock it. Press the keycylinder button and swing the lid open. Turn on thecargo lamps, if the vehic...

A. Front RailB. BowsC. Side Rails D. Rear RailE. Plastic LipF. Loop Removing the Tonneau Cover 1. Starting at the rear corner of the driver’s side of the vehicle, pull the loop (F) toward you and then pullup so the plastic lip (E) releases from the channel inthe rear rail (D) and the side rail (C). ...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needsto be turned to ON, or Retained Accessory Power (RAP)must be active. When RAP is active, the sunroof will workfor 10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or until afront door is ope...

Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull thelever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortablelevel, then 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 Signals. S...

An arrow on the instrumentpanel cluster will flash inthe direction of theturn or lane change. 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 will not see your turnsignal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help...

Since different drivers have different setting preferences,it is recommended that the mid-range setting (position 3)be used initially. For more wipes, select the highersettings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settingslocated closer to the off position on the multifunctionlever. The rainsensor wil...

Heated Windshield Washer For vehicles with the heated windshield washer fluidsystem it can be used to help clear ice, snow, tree sap,or bugs from your windshield. The button is located inthe switchbank under theclimate controls. Push the heated washer fluid button to activate theheated windshield wa...

The cruise control buttonsare located on left side ofthe steering wheel. T (On/Off): This button can both activate and turn off the system. The indicator light is on when cruisecontrol is on and turns off when cruise control is off. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this buttonto make the vehicle acc...

Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, yourcruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps controlis located on theinstrument panel to the leftof the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking ...

; (Parking Lamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the parking lamps together with thefollowing: • Instrument Panel Lights • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps 2 (Headlamps): Turn the control to this position to turn on the headlamps together with the following: • Parking Lamps • Instrumen...

When the DRL are on, only the DRL lamps will be on.The taillamps, sidemarker, and other lamps will notbe on. The instrument panel will not be lit up either. When it begins to get dark, the automatic headlampsystem will switch from DRL to the headlamps. To turn off the DRL lamps, turn the exterior la...

Dome Lamps The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.They turn off after all the doors are closed. The dome lamps can also be turned on by turning theinstrument panel brightness knob, located next tothe exterior lamps control, clockwise to the farthestposition. In this position, the dome lamps ...

A high electrical load occurs when several of thefollowing loads are on: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at highspeed, heated seats, engine cooling fans, trailerloads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. EPM works to prevent excessive discharge ...

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette Lighter If your vehicle has this feature it is located in the centerconsole or on the instrument panel. Pull up on theashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull thedoor open it if it is on the instrument panel. Notice: If you put papers, pins, or other flammable...

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 ...

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

The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor,defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to selectrecirculation in one of those modes, the indicator willflash three times and turn off. The air conditioningcompressor will also come on when this mode isactivated. While in recirculation mode the window...

Sensors The solar sensor, located in the defrost grille, middle ofthe instrument panel, monitors the solar radiation.Do not cover the solar sensor or the system will not workproperly. There is also an interiortemperature sensorlocated next to the steeringwheel that measures thetemperature of the air...

In order to prevent false temperature readings atstartup, the displayed temperature will not change untilthe following occurs: • Vehicle speed is above 10 mph (16 kmh) for5 minutes. • Vehicle speed is above 32 mph (51 kmh) for2 and a half minutes. The climate control system uses the information from...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. < (Rear Window Defogger): Press this button to turn on the rear window defogger. It will automaticallyturn off several minutes after it has been activated. Thedefogger can also be turned off by pr...

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 version shown. Canada sim...

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

The passenger safety belt light, located on theinstrument panel, will come on and stay on for severalseconds and then flash for several more. This chime and light arerepeated if the passengerremains unbuckled andthe vehicle is in motion. If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither thechime no...

The airbag readiness light should flash for afew seconds when you start the engine. If the light doesnot come on then, have it fixed immediately. If thereis a problem with the airbag system, an airbag DriverInformation Center (DIC) message may also comeon. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-55 ...

condition should correct itself as higher engine speedsallow the charging system to create full power. Ifthere is a problem with the battery charging system, thislight will come on or the SERVICE BATTERYCHARGING SYSTEM DIC message will display. SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-55 andCharging S...

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 A computer system called OBD II (On-BoardDiagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation ofthe fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It makessure that emissions are at acceptable levels for thelife of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaneren...

This light comes on, as a check to show it is working,when the ignition is turned ON/RUN but the engine is notrunning. If the light does not come on, have it repaired.This light also comes on during a malfunction inone of two ways: • Light Flashing — A misfire condition has beendetected. A misfire i...

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

Fuel Gage The fuel gage, when the ignition is on, tells you abouthow much fuel you have left in your tank. The gage will first indicate empty before you are out offuel, and you should get more fuel as soon aspossible. When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage will appear in the Driver Inf...

Low Fuel Warning Light This light, under the fuelgage, will come on brieflywhen you are startingthe engine. This light and a chime will come on when the fuel tankis low on fuel. There will also be a “FUEL LEVELLOW” message on the Driver Information Center, seeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-55 f...

DIC Operation and Displays(With DIC Buttons) If your vehicle has DIC buttons, the information belowexplains the operation of this system. The DIC has different displays which can be accessedby pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrumentpanel, next to the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip,...

U (Customization): Press this button to customize the feature settings on your vehicle. See DIC VehicleCustomization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-63 for moreinformation. V (Set/Reset): Press this button to set or reset certain functions and to turn off or acknowledge messageson the DIC. Trip/Fuel Me...

Transmission Temperature Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.This display shows the temperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) ordegrees Celsius (°C). Instantaneous Economy and Active FuelManagement™ Indicator If your vehicle has this display, p...

4. To match additional transmitters at this time, repeat Step 3. Each vehicle can have a maximum of eighttransmitters matched to it. 5. To exit the programming mode, you must cycle the key to LOCK/OFF. Blank Display This display shows no information. DIC Operation and Displays(Without DIC Buttons) I...

3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttons on the first transmitter at the same time for about15 seconds. On vehicles with memory recall seats, the firsttransmitter learned will match driver 1 andthe second will match driver 2. A chime will sound indicating that the transmitteris matched. 4. To m...

TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message may display along with the check enginelight on the instrument panel cluster if the vehicle’sfuel cap is not tightened properly. See MalfunctionIndicator Lamp on page 3-40. Reinstall the fuel cap fully.See Filling the Tank on page 5-10. The diagnosticsystem can determine...

WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washerfluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reservoir assoon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5-14 for the location of the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir. Also, see Windshield WasherFluid on page 5-35 ...

DISPLAY LANGUAGE This feature allows you to select the language in whichthe DIC messages will appear. Press the customization button until the DISPLAYLANGUAGE screen appears on the DIC display. Pressthe set/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customization button...

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turnoff the automatic door unlocking feature. It alsoallows you to select which doors and when the doorswill automatically unlock. See Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks on page 2-11 for more information. Press the customization butt...

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to this feature.The current setting will remain. To select a setting, press the set/reset button while thedesired setting is displayed on the DIC. EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on when it is d...

CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level ofthe chime. Press the customization button until CHIME VOLUMEappears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the customization button to scroll through thefollowing settings...

Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEATappears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature. Thenpress the customization button to scroll through thefollowing settings: OFF (default): No automatic seat exit recall will occur. ON: The driver’s...

REMOTE START If your vehicle has this feature, it allows you to turn theremote start off or on. The remote start feature allowsyou to start the engine from outside of the vehicle usingthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. SeeRemote Vehicle Start on page 2-7 for more information. Press the cust...

Setting the Clock MP3 Radios with a Single CD or aSingle CD and DVD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a single CD or a CD andDVD player, it has a H (clock) button for setting the time and date. To set the time and date, follow the instructions: 1. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YY...

MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player If your vehicle has a radio with a six-disc CD player, theradio has a MENU button instead of the H (clock) button to set the time and date. To set the time and date, follow these instructions: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Once the H (clock) option displays, press ...

Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between AM, FM, or XM™(if equipped). The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn to select radio stations. © SEEK ¨ : Press either SEEK arrow to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and hold either arrow for afew seconds...

Undesired XM™ categories can be removed throughthe setup menu. To remove an undesired category,perform the following: 1. Press the MENU button to display the radio setup menu. 2. Press the pushbutton located below the XM CAT label. 3. Turn the f knob to display the category to be removed. 4. Press t...

To play tracks from a single CD in random order,press the pushbutton positioned under the RDMlabel until Random Current Disc displays. Press thepushbutton again to turn off random play. BAND: Press to listen to the radio while a CD isplaying. The CD remains inside the radio for futurelistening. For ...

If a playback device is plugged into the radio’s frontauxiliary input jack or the rear auxiliary jack, thefront seat passengers are able to listen to playback fromthis source through the vehicle speakers. See “Usingthe Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in this section, or“Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under...

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any other reason,try a known good CD. If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot becorrected, contact your dealer/retailer. If the radiodisplays an error message, write it down and provide itto your dealer/retailer when reporting the problem. Using t...

DVD Radio Error Messages Player Error: This message displays when there aredisc load or eject problems. Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the discis inserted with the disc label wrong side up, or ifthe disc is damaged. Disc Region Error: This message displays, if the discis not from a cor...

DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button tocycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening tothe radio. The DVD/CD text label and a messageshowing track or chapter number displays when a discis in either slot. Press this button again and thesystem automatically searches for an auxiliary input...

MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-Ror CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files onone disc. • Make sure the CD does not have more than amaximum of 50 folders, 15 playlists, and 512 foldersand files to read and ...

Playing an MP3 Insert a CD-R or CD-RW partway into the slot (SingleCD Player), or press the load button and wait forthe message to insert disc (Six-Disc CD Player), labelside up. The player pulls it in, and the CD-R or CD-RWshould begin playing. If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD-R orC...

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when aCD is playing. The CD remains safely inside the radio forfuture listening. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button to play a CDwhen listening to the radio. The CD icon and amessage showing disc and/or track number displayswhen a CD is in the play...

XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, orany others, can be blocked at a customer’s request,by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). XM Updating: The encryption code in the receiver isbeing updated, and no action is required. This processshould take no longer than 30 seconds. No...

Check XM Receivr: If this message does not clearwithin a short period of time, the receiver could have afault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. XM Not Available: If this message does not clearwithin a short period of time, the receiver could have afault. Consult with your dealer/retailer. Navigati...

Parental Control can also be turned off by inserting orejecting any disc, pressing the play icon on the radio DVDdisplay menu, or changing an ignition position. Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphonesthat are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 isdedicated to the DVD player, wh...

To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system, connectan external auxiliary device to the color-coded A/Vjacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the videoscreen power on. If the video screen is in the DVDplayer mode, pressing the AUX (auxiliary) button on theremote control switches the video sc...

Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, do the following: 1. Push the release button located on the overhead console. 2. Move the screen to the desired position. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into itslocked position. If a DVD is pl...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the video screen on and off. P (Illumination): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight automaticallyturns off after seven to ten seconds if no other button ispressed while the backlight is on. v (Title): Pre...

Problem Recommended Action The auxiliary source isrunning but there is nopicture or sound. Check that the RSE videoscreen is in the auxiliarysource mode.Check the auxiliary inputconnections at bothdevices. Sometimes the wirelessheadphone audio cuts outor buzzes. Check for obstructions,low batteries,...

PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the nextpreset radio station or channel set on the mainradio. This function is inactive, with some radios, if thefront seat passengers are listening to the radio. When a CD or DVD audio disc is playing, press thisbutton to go to the beginning of the CD or D...

If your vehicle has the navigation system, press andhold this button for longer than one second to initiatevoice recognition. See “Voice Recognition” in theNavigation System manual for more information. If your vehicle has OnStar ® , press and hold this button for longer than one second to interact ...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radiosignals, causing the sound to fade in and out. Inaddition, traveling or...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving Defensive driving means “always expect theunexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is towear your safety belt — See Safety Belts: They Are forEveryone on page 1-13. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slamon the brakes and continue braking. Here is whathappens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. Ifone of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computerwill separately wor...

Traction control and StabiliTrak ® can be turned on by pressing and releasing the StabiliTrak ® button if not automatically shut off for any other reason. When the TCS or StabiliTrak ® system is turned off, the StabiliTrak ® light and the appropriate TCS off or StabiliTrak ® off message will be disp...

The traction control system may activate on dry orrough roads or under conditions such as heavyacceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts/downshiftsof the transmission. When this happens, you maynotice a reduction in acceleration, or may hear a noiseor vibration. This is normal. If your vehicle i...

Speed limit signs near curves warn that you shouldadjust your speed. Of course, the posted speedsare based on good weather and road conditions. Underless favorable conditions you will want to go slower. If you need to reduce your speed as you approacha curve, do it before you enter the curve, while ...

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

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

Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. Forexample, be sure to have all necessary maintenanceand service work done. Check to make sure allunderbody shields, if the vehicle has them, are properlyattached. Be sure you read all the information aboutyour four-wheel-drive...

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

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

If, after stalling, you try to back down the hill and decideyou just cannot do it, set the parking brake, put thetransmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leavethe vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill sideand stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolleddownhill. Do ...

Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go acrossthe incline of a hill. If this happens, you have todecide whether to try to drive across the incline. Hereare some things to consider: { CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep willmake your vehicle roll...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of avehicle stopped across an incline isdangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you couldbe crushed or killed. Always get out on theuphill (high) side of the vehicle and stay wellclear of the rollover path. If your vehicle stalls...

Driving in Water { CAUTION: Driving through rushing water can bedangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicledownstream and you and your passengerscould drown. If it is only shallow water, it canstill wash away the ground from under yourtires, and you could lose traction and roll thevehicle over. Do ...

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on theunderbody, chassis, or under the hood. Theseaccumulations can be a fire hazard. After operation in mud or sand, have the brake liningscleaned and checked. These substances can causeglazing and uneven braking. Check the body s...

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle tractionand affect your ability to stop and accelerate. Alwaysdrive slower in these types of driving conditionsand avoid driving through large puddles anddeep-standing or flowing water. { CAUTION: Wet brakes can cause crashes. Th...

Before Leaving on a Long Trip To prepare your vehicle for a long trip, consider havingit serviced by your dealer/retailer before departing. Things to check on your own include: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Reservoir full? Windowsclean — inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: In good shape? • Fuel, Engine...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or through mountains is differentthan driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for drivingin these conditions include: • Keep your vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going d...

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

StabiliTrak ® improves your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn StabiliTrak ® off if you ever need to. See StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6 and If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice,or Snow on page 4-33. Even with StabiliTrak ® , slow down and adjust your dri...

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First, turn the steering wheel left and right to clearthe area around the front wheels. For four-wheel-drivevehicles, shift into Four-Wheel High. For vehicleswith StabiliTrak ® , turn the traction control part of the system off. See StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6...

Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged and it wouldnot be covered by warranty. Your vehicle has recovery hooks at the front of thevehicle. You can use them if you are stuck off-road andneed to be pulled to some place where you cancontinue driving. Loading Y...

Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label isattached to the rear edge of the driver’s door. Thelabel shows the size of your vehicle’s originaltires and the inflation pressures needed to obtainthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle. Thisis called Gross Vehicle Weight Rat...

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anything else — theywill go as fast as the vehicle goes. If you have tostop or turn quickly, or if there is a crash, they willkeep going. { CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden s...

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

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...

To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle, youshould read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” thatappears later in this section. Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle byitself. Trailering means changes in handling,acceleration, braking, durability and fuel economy.S...

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

Ask your dealer/retailer for our trailering information oradvice, or write us at our Customer AssistanceOffices. See Customer Assistance Offices on page 7-5for more information. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the to...

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

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring Package Your vehicle is equipped with the seven-wire trailertowing harness. This harness with a seven-pin universalheavy-duty trailer connector is attached to the rearbumper beam. It is located next to the integrated trailerhitch. The seven-wire harne...

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisions These wiring provisions are included with your vehicleas part of the heavy-duty trailer wiring package.These provisions are for an electric brake controller.The instrument panel contains blunt cut wires near thedata link connector for the trailer brake control...

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Service For service and parts needs, visit your dealer/retailer.You will receive genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Accessories and Modifications When non-dealer/non-retailer accessories are added toyour vehicle they can affect your...

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-69. You should keep a record with all parts receipts and listthe mileage and the date of any service work youperform. See Maintenance Record on page 6-16. Adding Equip...

Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United Statesare now required to contain additives that help preventengine and fuel system deposits from forming, allowingthe emission control system to work properly. Inmost cases, you should not have to add anything to thefuel. However, some g...

E85 has less energy per gallon than gasoline, so youwill need to refill the fuel tank more often whenusing E85 than when you are using gasoline. See Fillingthe Tank on page 5-10. Notice: Some additives are not compatible withE85 fuel and can harm your vehicle’s fuel system.Do not add anything to E85...

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.Do not...

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 fuel vapor. Youcan be badly burned and your vehicledamaged if this occurs. To help avoid injury toyou and others: • Dispense fue...

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 steeringwheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of thegrille. 3. Push the secondary hood rele...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (6.0L similar), here is what you will see: 5-14

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped). See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. C. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-30 and Coolant Surge TankPressure Cap on page 5-27. D. Remote ...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick, add at least one quart/liter of therecommended oil. This section explains what kind of oilto use. For engine oil crankcase capacity, seeCapacities and Specifications on page 5-113. Notice: Do not add too muc...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. Look for and use only an oilthat 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 container...

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 provide easiercold starting and better protection for the engine atextremely low temperatures. Engine Oil Additives Do n...

Always reset the engine oil life to 100% after every oilchange. It will not reset itself. To reset the EngineOil Life System: 1. Display the OIL LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, thevehicle must be in PARK (P) to access this display.See DIC Operation and Displays ...

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change AutomaticTransmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed. Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed inAdditional Required Services on page 6-6, and be sureto use the trans...

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, pausing for aboutthree s...

Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using theprocedure described previously. Consistency (repeatablereadings) is important to maintaining proper fluidlevel. If readings are still inconsistent, contact yourdealer/retailer. How to Add Automatic TransmissionFluid Refer t...

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiatorcorrosion. In addition, the engine coolant mayrequire changing sooner, at the first maintenanceservice after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or24 months, whichever occurs first. Any repairswould not be cove...

Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steamand scald...

Adding Coolant If more coolant is needed, add the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when theengine is cool. { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol,and it will burn if the engine parts are hotenough. Do not sp...

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. Turn it off and get everyoneaway from the vehicle until it cools down. Waituntil there is no sign of stea...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here is whatyou will see: A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap C. Engine Cooling Fan(s) { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothing, and t...

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...

Adding Washer Fluid Your vehicle has a low washer fluid message in the DICthat comes on when the washer fluid is low. Themessage is displayed for 15 seconds at the start ofeach ignition cycle. When the WASHER FLUID LOWADD FLUID message displays, you will need toadd washer fluid to the windshield was...

the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is thatfluid is leaking out of the brake hydraulic system. If it is,you should have the brake hydraulic system fixed,since a leak means that sooner or later the brakes willnot work well. It is not a good idea to top off the brake fluid. Addingbrake flui...

Some driving conditions or climates can cause a brakesqueal when the brakes are first applied or lightlyapplied. This does not mean something is wrong withthe brakes. Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to helpprevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspectbrake pads for wear and even...

Vehicle Storage { CAUTION: Batteries have acid that can burn you and gasthat can explode. You can be badly hurt if youare not careful. See Jump Starting onpage 5-40 for tips on working around a batterywithout getting hurt. Infrequent Usage: If you drive your vehicle infrequently,remove the black, ne...

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles dothe following: 1. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle that had the bad battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative ( − ) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) cable from the vehicle w...

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,you will need to add some lubricant. Add enoughlubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plughole. Use care not to overtighten the plug....

How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. A: Fill Plug B: Drain Plug • When the differential is cold, add enough lubricantto raise the level from 0 (0 mm) to 1/8 inch(3.2 mm) below the filler plug hole. • When the differential is at operating tempera...

9. Make sure that the light from the headlamp is positioned at the bottom edge of the horizontal tapeline. The lamp on the left (A) shows the correctheadlamp aim. The lamp on the right (B) shows theincorrect headlamp aim. 10. Repeat Steps 7 through 9 for the opposite headlamp. Bulb Replacement For t...

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 vehicle Warrantybooklet for details. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading you...

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, ...

(F) Tire Ply Material : The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under thetread. (G) Single Tire Maximum Load : Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressureneeded to support that load when used as asingle. For information on recommendedtire pressure see Inflation - Tire ...

(D) Construction Code : A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire.The letter R means radial ply construction;the letter D means diagonal or bias plyconstruction; and the letter B means belted-biasply construction. (E) Rim Diameter : Diameter of the wheel in inches. (...

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

Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem.Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve toget a pressure measurement. If the cold tireinflation pressure matches the recommendedpressure on the Tire and Loading Informationlabel, no further adjustment is necessary. If thepressure is low, add air until ...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) is designedto warn the driver when a low tire pressure conditionexists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tireand wheel assembly, excluding the spare tire and wheelassembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressurein the vehic...

Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that you regularly inspect yourvehicle’s tires, including the spare tire, for signs ofwear or damage. See When It Is Time for NewTires on page 5-69 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Ma...

{ CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust ordirt from places where the wheel attachesto the vehicle. In an emergency, you canuse a clot...

The rubber in tires degrades over time, even if they arenot being used. This is also true for the spare tire, ifyour vehicle has one. Multiple conditions affect how fastthis aging takes place, including temperatures, loadingconditions, and inflation pressure maintenance. Withproper care and maintena...

Different Size Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size thanyour original equipment wheels and tires, this couldaffect the way your vehicle performs, including itsbraking, ride and handling characteristics, stability, andresistance to rollover. Additionally, if your vehi...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative ratingbased on the wear rate of the tire when testedunder controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tiregraded 150 would wear one and a half (1.5) timesas well on the government course as a tiregraded 100. The relative p...

{ CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts on your vehicle can bedangerous. It could affect the braking andhandling of your vehicle, make your tires loseair and make you lose control. You could havea collision in which you or others could beinjured. Always use the corre...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P265/65R18 or P275/55R20size tires, do not use tire chains. They candamage your vehicle because there is notenough clearance. Tire chains used on avehicle without the proper amount of clearancecan cause damage to the brakes, suspension,or other vehicle part...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving,especially if you maintain your vehicle’s tires properly.If air goes out of a tire, it is much more likely to leak outslowly. But if you should ever have a blowout, hereare a few tips about what to expect and what to do: I...

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damageby driving slowly to a level place. Turn on yourhazard warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6 for more information. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll ov...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are located under acover near the passenger side rear seat. 1. Remove the jack cover by turning the two wing nuts one-quarter turn counterclockwise and pulling thejack cover off. A. Wheel BlocksB. KnobC. Wing NutD. Retaining Hook E. Jac...

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 5-62 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-35for 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...

Notice: Machine compounding or aggressivepolishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish maydamage it. Use only non-abrasive waxes andpolishes that are made for a basecoat/clearcoatpaint finish on your vehicle. Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and othersalts, ice melting agents, road oil an...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Description Usage Polishing Cloth Interior and exteriorpolishing cloth. Tar and Road OilRemover Removes tar, road oil,and asphalt. Chrome Cleaner andPolish Use on chrome orstainless steel. White Sidewall TireCleaner Removes soil and blackmarks from whitewallsand rai...

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

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block access door is locatedon the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Controls Backlight 4 Driver Door Module Fuses Usage 5 Dome Lamps, Driver Side TurnSignal 6 Driver...

Fuses Usage 20 Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist,Power Liftgate 21 Power Door Lock 1 (Lock Feature) 22 Driver Information Center (DIC) 23 Rear Wiper 24 Not Used 25 Driver Seat Module, RemoteKeyless Entry System 26 Not Used Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connec...

Harness Connector Usage BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option UpfitterHarness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power WindowC...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-12 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 5.3L with Active Fuel Management™ J Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Iron) 0 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel with Active Fuel Management™ (Aluminum Block) 3 Automatic ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or yourdealer/retailer for details. Maintenance Require...

When your vehicle is serviced, make sure these areused. All parts should be replaced and all necessaryrepairs done before you or anyone else drives thevehicle. We recommend the use of genuine parts fromyour dealer/retailer. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON messagecomes on, it me...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Additional Required Services (cont’d) Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 000) 125,000 (200 000) 150,000 (240 000) Replace spark plugs and inspect sparkplug wires. An Emission Control Service. • Engine cooling system service (or everyfive year...

(l) If you drive regularly under dusty conditions, inspectthe filter at each engine oil change. (m) Visually inspect belt for fraying, excessive cracks,or obvious damage. Replace belt if necessary. Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performedat the intervals specifie...

At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect your vehicle’s tires and make sure they areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to checkthe spare tire. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-62. Check to make sure the spare tire is storedsecurely. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-78...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System 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. It should be parked on a levelsurface. 2. Fi...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. Maintenance Replacement Parts Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air Cleaner /Filter High Capacity Filter 15908915 A3085C Standard Filter 1...

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 6-9 can be ...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4Customer 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...

Online Owner Center (United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownershipneeds. Specific vehicle information can be found inone place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specific vehicle,including tips and videos...

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 in the U.S. cancommunicate with Chevrolet by dialing:1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries (ExceptPuerto 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 # 27...

Roadside Assistance Program For vehicles purchased in the U.S., call1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872);(Text telephone (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). For vehicles purchased in Canada, call 1-800-268-6800. Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areaut...

Please allow three weeks before your planneddeparture date. Trip routing requests will be limited tosix per calendar year. • Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance(Canada only): In the event of a warranty relatedvehicle disablement, while en route and over250 kilometres from the original point of...

Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistancecoverage are towing or services for vehicles operated ona non-public roadway or highway, fines, impound towingcaused by a violation of local, Municipal, State,Provincial, or Federal law, and mounting, dismounting orchan...

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 Shut...

Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it isdamaged, have the damage repaired by a qualifiedtechnician using the proper equipment and qualityreplacement parts. Poorly performed collision repairsdiminish your vehicle’s resale value, and safetyperformance can be comprom...

If another party’s insurance company is paying for therepairs, you are not obligated to accept a repairvaluation based on that insurance company’s collisionpolicy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits withthat company. In such cases, you can have control ofthe repair and parts choices as ...

Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals are availablefor current and past model GM vehicles. To requestan order form, specify year and model name ofthe vehicle. ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PMEastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only(V...

Event Data Recorders This vehicle has an Event Data Recorder (EDR). Themain purpose of an EDR is to record, in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as an airbag deploymentor hitting a road obstacle, data that will assist inunderstanding how a vehicle’s systems performed. TheEDR is design...

GM will not access this data or share it with othersexcept: with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if thevehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; inresponse to an official request of police or similargovernment office; as part of GM’s defense of litigationthrough the discovery process; ...