Chevrolet 2008 Express - Manual

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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...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Removing the Rear Seat Disconnect the quick release latch plates for thelap-shoulder belts on the bench seat to be removed. 1. To do this, press the tip of a key into therelease hole ofthe safety belt bucklewhile pulling up onthe safety belt. 2. Locate the pins. On a t...

Replacing the Rear Seats { CAUTION: A seat that is not locked into place properlycan move around in a collision or sudden stop.People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sureto lock the seat into place properly wheninstalling it. { CAUTION: A safety belt that is improperly routed, notproperly attach...

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 ...

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, thefacts are clear. In most crashes buckling up doesmatter... a lot! Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast asit goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seaton wheels. Put someone on it. 1-11

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know aboutsafety belts and children. And there are differentrules for smaller children and babies. If a child will beriding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-29or In...

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, push the button on the buckle. Thebelt should go back out of the way. When the safetybelt is not in use, slide the latch plate up the safety beltweb...

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...

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

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

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...

Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint canmove around in a collision or sudden stop and injurepeople in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secureany child restraint in your vehicle — even when no childis in it. Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restra...

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...

Airbag System Your vehicle has the following airbag: • A frontal airbag for the driver. Your vehicle may have the following airbags: • A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. • A roof-rail airbag for the driver (cargo van). • A roof-rail airbag for the right front passengerposition (cargo or...

Where Are the Airbags? The driver’s frontal airbag is in the middle of thesteering wheel. If your vehicle has one, the right front passenger’s airbagis in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. 1-60

For passenger vans with a sliding door, on thepassenger’s side of the vehicle, you will have a separateroof-rail airbag for the passenger seated directlybehind the right front passenger and the third rowoutboard passenger position. { CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the air...

• If the vehicle hits a narrow object (like a pole), theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle hits a wide object (like a wall). • If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle, theairbags could inflate at a different crash speedthan if the vehicle goes straight into th...

Airbag Off Switch If your instrument panel has one of the switchespictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has anairbag on-off switch that you can use to manually turnon or off the right front passenger’s airbag. If your vehicle does not have an airbag on-off switch, itmay have a passen...

Passenger Sensing System If your instrument panel has one of the indicatorspictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has apassenger sensing system unless there is an airbagoff switch located on the instrument panel. If there is anairbag off switch, your vehicle does not have apassenger s...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that mig...

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...

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle Each RKE transmitter is coded to prevent anothertransmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitteris lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchasedthrough your dealer/retailer. All transmitters need to bere-coded to match the new transmitter. The losttra...

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 ...

Power Door Locks On vehicles with power door locks, the switches arelocated on the doors. T : Press the bottom of the switch to lock all the doors at once. Press the top of the switch to unlock all thedoors at once. When a door is locked, the inside door handle willnot work. Cargo Door Relocking If ...

Rear Doors { 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 not locked. So, ...

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...

Enhanced Technology Glass Your vehicle may be equipped with EnhancedTechnology Glass (ETG). ETG is part of the overalloccupant protection system on passenger vans. ETGmay help to keep passengers sitting next to these fixedwindows from being ejected through the glass in some,but not in all crashes. E...

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...

B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets you usethings like the radio and the windshield wipers when theengine is off. Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in theaccessory ignition position may drain the batteryand prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operateyour vehicle in the accesso...

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...

Fuel Regulator Your vehicle has a fuel regulator that shuts the fuel offwhen the engine reaches 5,600 rpm. Engine Coolant Heater If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in coldweather con...

Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. It isthe best position to use when you start your enginebecause your vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if thesh...

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. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light willcome on. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down. Pull the handle, loc...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourvehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehiclemay put too much force on the parking pawl in thetransmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift leverout of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To preventtorque loc...

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 ...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror When you are sitting in a comfortable driving position,adjust the mirror so you can see clearly behind yourvehicle. Grip the mirror in the center to move it upor down and side to side. The day/night adjustmentallows you to adjust the mirror to avoid glare from thelamps...

Outside Heated Mirrors If your vehicle is equippedwith outside heatedmirrors, they can bedefrosted by pressing themirror button locatednear the fan control. An indicator light in the button will light when the outsideheated mirrors are activated. Your rear window defogger comes on when the outsidehe...

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. T...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) andtwo downward (for left) positions. These positionsallow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.When the turn is finished, the lever will returnautomatically. An arrow on...

Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile(1.2 km), a chime will sound at each flash of theturn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON alsoappears in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-52. To turn offthe chime and message, ...

d (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the first solid band pastthe delay settings position. a (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past thedelay settings. 9 (Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. When d...

Cruise Control { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, donot use your cruise control on winding roadsor in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes in tiretraction can cause excessive wheel sli...

+ RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press this button tomake the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previouslyset speed. SET − (Set/Coast): Press this button to set the speed or make the vehicle decelerate. [ (Cancel): Press this button to cancel cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Setti...

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamps controlis located on theinstrument panel to the leftof the steering wheel. It controls the following systems: • Headlamps • Taillamps • Parking Lamps • License Plate Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights The exterior lamps control has four positions: O (Off): Briefly turn...

When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle ison, the headlamps will turn off automatically 10 minutesafter the ignition is turned off. When the headlamps areturned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps willcontinue to stay on. To prevent the battery from beingdrained, turn the control t...

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 ...

When the battery’s state of charge is low, the voltage israised slightly to quickly put the charge back in. When thestate of charge is high, the voltage is lowered slightly toprevent overcharging. If the vehicle has a voltmeter gageor voltage display on the Driver Information Center (DIC),you may se...

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...

Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass. Thiscan be minimized if the climate control is used properly.There are two modes to clear fog or frost from thewindshield and side windows. Use the defog mode to clear th...

Outlet Adjustment Use the outlets located near the center and on the sidesof the instrument panel to change the direction ofairflow. Operation Tips • Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the airinlets at the base of the windshield that mayblock the flow of air into your vehicle. • Use of non-GM a...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how the vehicle is running. You will know howfast you are going, how much fuel you are using, and many other things you will need to know to drive safelyand economically. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® D...

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime will come on forseveral seconds to remind people to fasten their safetybelts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light willalso come on and stay onfor several seconds,then it will fl...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Thesystem checks the airbag’s electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electricalproblem. The system check includes the airbagsensor, the pretensioner...

Airbag Off Light When you manually turn the right front passenger’sairbag off using the airbag on-off switch, if equipped, onthe instrument panel, the indicator light OFF or the offsymbol will come on and stay on to remind you that theairbag has been turned off. This light will go off when youturn t...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light ever comes onwhen you have turned off the airbag, it meansthat something may be wrong with the airbagsystem. The right front passenger’s airbagcould inflate even though the switch is off. Ifthis ever happens, do not let anyone whom thenational government has ...

If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the lights or the passenger sensingsystem. See your dealer/retailer for service. { CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrumentpanel cluster ever comes on and st...

StabiliTrak ® Indicator Light If you have theStabiliTrak ® system, this light will be on or flashing,according to thedescription table for theStabiliTrak ® system. For more information, see StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-5. You will hear three chimes if the light turns on and onechime if the light t...

Tire Pressure Light This light comes on brieflywhen the engine is started. This light will also come on when one or more of yourtires are significantly underinflated. A tire pressure message in the Driver InformationCenter (DIC), may accompany the light. See DICWarnings and Messages on page 3-52 for...

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...

DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessedby pressing the DIC buttons located on the instrumentpanel, next to the instrument panel cluster. DIC Buttons The buttons are thetrip/fuel, vehicleinformation, customization,and set/reset buttons.The button functions ared...

Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Information): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Oil Life Press the vehicle information button until OIL LIFEREMAINING displays. This display shows an estimateof the oil’s remaining useful life. If you see 99% OIL LIFEREMAINING on ...

DIC Compass Your vehicle may have a compass in the DriverInformation Center (DIC). Compass Zone Your dealer/retailer will set the correct zone for yourlocation. Under certain circumstances, such as during a longdistance cross-country trip or moving to a new state orprovince, it will be necessary to ...

DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driverthat the status of the vehicle has changed and thatsome action may be needed by the driver to correct thecondition. Multiple messages may appear one afteranother. Some messages may not require immediate action, butyou ca...

SERVICE VEHICLE SOON This message displays when a non-emissions relatedmalfunction occurs. Have the vehicle serviced byyour dealer/retailer as soon as possible. STABILITRAK NOT READY If your vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , this message may display and the StabiliTrak ® indicator light on the instrument ...

STARTING DISABLED SERVICETHROTTLE This message displays if the starting of the engine isdisabled due to the electronic throttle control system.Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer/retailerimmediately. This message only appears while the ignition is inON/RUN, and will not disappear until the pro...

TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE ENGINE 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 ...

Entering the Feature Settings Menu 1. Turn the ignition on and place the vehicle in PARK (P). To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it isrecommended that the headlamps are turned off. 2. Press the customization button to enter the feature settings menu. If the menu is not available, FEATURE SETTI...

Press the customization button until AUTO DOORLOCK appears on the DIC display. Press the set/resetbutton once to access the settings for this feature.Then press the customization button to scroll throughthe following settings: SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): The doors willautomatically lock when the ve...

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...

Exiting the Feature Settings Menu The feature settings menu will be exited when any ofthe following occurs: • The vehicle is no longer in ON/RUN. • The trip/fuel or vehicle information DIC buttons arepressed. • The end of the feature settings menu is reachedand exited. • A 40 second time period has ...

Setting the Clock AM-FM Radio with Optional CD Player If your vehicle has an AM/FM radio with an optionalCD player, it has a H (clock) button for setting the time. With these types of radios, the clock can be set witheither the radio turned on or off. Set the time by following these steps: 1. Press ...

Changing the Time and Date DefaultSettings You can change the time default setting from 12 hoursto 24 hours or change the date default setting frommonth/day/year to day/month/year. To change the time or date default settings, follow theseinstructions: 1. Press the H button and then the pushbutton lo...

Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audiosystem. Radio Data System (RDS) Your Radio may have a Radio Data System (RDS). TheRDS feature is available for use only on FM stationsthat broadcast RDS information. This system relies uponreceiving specific information from these stations andonly wor...

Finding a Station BAND: Press to switch between FM1 and FM2 andAM. The selection displays. f (Tune): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the station frequency. © SEEK ¨ : Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next station and stay there. To scan stations, press and ...

Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Drivers are encouraged to set up their radio stationfavorites while the vehicle is parked. Tune to yourfavorite stations using the presets, favorites button, andsteering wheel controls, if the vehicle has this feature.See Defensive Driving on page 4-2. FAV (Favo...

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To adjust balance orfade, press the f knob until the speaker control labels display. Continue pressing to highlight the desiredlabel, or press the pushbutton positioned under thedesired label. Turn the f knob clockwise or counterclockwis...

To insert multiple CDs, do the following: 1. Press and hold the ^ button for two seconds. A beep sounds and Load All Discs displays. 2. Follow the displayed instruction on when to insert the discs. The CD player takes up to six CDs. 3. Press the ^ button again to cancel loading more CDs. Insert a CD...

Care of Your CD and DVD Player Do not add any label to a CD, it could get caught in theCD or DVD player. If a CD is recorded on a personalcomputer and a description label is needed, try labelingthe top of the recorded CD with a marking pen. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised,due to t...

Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Your radio with a Single CD player or a Six-DiscCD player has the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R orCD-RW disc. For more information on how to play anMP3 CD-R or CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” inthe index. CD Messages REMOVE/CHECK DISC: Radios with a Single CDplay...

To use a portable audio player, connect a 3.5 mm(1/8 inch) cable to the radio’s front auxiliary input jack.When a device is connected, press the radio CD/AUXbutton to begin playing audio from the device overthe vehicle speakers. O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or dec...

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. • The CD player is able to read and play a maximumof 50 folders, 15 playlists, and 512 folders and files. • Create a f...

To change from playback by artist to playback byalbum, press the pushbutton located below the Sort Bylabel. From the sort screen, push one of the buttonsbelow the album button. Press the pushbutton below theback label to return to the main music navigatorscreen. Now the album name is displayed on th...

Audio Steering Wheel Controls Vehicles with audiosteering wheel controlscould differ depending onyour vehicle’s options.Some audio controls canbe adjusted at the steeringwheel. They include thefollowing: wx (Previous/Next): Press the arrows to go to the previous or to the next radio station and stay...

Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can occur duringnormal radio reception if items such as cell phonechargers, vehicle convenience accessories, and externalelectronic devices are plugged into the accessorypower outlet. If there is interference or static, unplug theitem from the access...

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 1-10. { CAUTION: Assume that other road users (pedestrians,bicyclists, an...

ABS can change the brake pressure faster than anydriver could. The computer is programmed to make themost of available tire and road conditions. This canhelp you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. As you brake, the computer keeps receiving updateson wheel speed and controls braking pressu...

Pressing and holding theStabiliTrak ® button located on the instrument panelfor more than five secondscan turn off StabiliTrak ® and part of the tractioncontrol system. For more information, see StabiliTrak ® Indicator Light on page 3-36. For your safety, the system can only be disabled whenthe vehi...

Traction Control Operation The traction control system is part of the StabiliTrak ® system. Traction control limits wheel spin by reducingengine power to the wheels (engine speedmanagement) and by applying brakes to each individualwheel (brake-traction control) as necessary. If the brake-traction co...

Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed. A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned onthe news happen on curves. Here is why: Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is subject tothe same laws of physics when driving on curves.The traction of the tires again...

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

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,steer so ...

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

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day drivingbecause some drivers are likely to be impaired — byalcohol or drugs, with night vision problems, or byfatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insidere...

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, ...

Whatever the condition — smooth ice, packed, blowing,or loose snow — drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction.If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin andpolish the surface under the tires even more. The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehic...

Certification/Tire Label A vehicle specific Certification/Tire label is foundon the rear edge of the driver’s door. Thelabel shows the size of your vehicle’s original tiresand the inflation pressures needed to obtain thegross weight capacity of your vehicle. This is calledGross Vehicle Weight Rating...

{ CAUTION: Things you put inside your vehicle canstrike and injure people in a sudden stopor turn, or in a crash. • Put things in the cargo area of yourvehicle. Try to spread the weightevenly. • Never stack heavier things, likesuitcases, inside the vehicle so thatsome of them are above the tops ofth...

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 your vehicle withall four wheels on the ground) and “dolly” (towingyour vehicle w...

All-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with allfour wheels on the ground. To properly tow thesevehicles, they should be placed on a platform trailer withall four wheels off the ground. Notice: Towing an all-wheel-drive vehicle with allfour wheels on the ground, or even wi...

Towing a Trailer If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual 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 — or ev...

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...

But let’s say your specific vehicle is equipped with someof the latest options and you have a front seat passengerand two rear seat passengers with some luggage andgear in the vehicle as well. You may add 300 lbs (136 kg)to the front axle weight and 400 lbs (181 kg) to the rearaxle weight. Your vehi...

Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads area few reasons why you’ll need the right hitch. The rear bumper on your vehicle is not intended forhitches. Do not attach rental hitches or otherbumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-...

Driving with a Trailer { CAUTION: If you have a rear-most window open and youpull a trailer with your vehicle, carbonmonoxide (CO) could come into your vehicle.You can not see or smell CO. It can causeunconsciousness or death. See EngineExhaust on page 2-31. To maximize your safetywhen towing a trai...

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, and • 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 someo...

Trailer Wiring Harness The optional heavy-duty trailer wiring package includesa wiring harness, with a seven-pin connector at therear of the vehicle and a four-wire harness assemblyunder the driver side of the instrument panel. Thefour-wire harness assembly comes without a connector. If your vehicle...

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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...

If you want to do some of your own service work, youshould use the proper service manual. It tells you muchmore about how to service your vehicle than thismanual can. To order the proper service manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Your vehicle has an airbag system. Bef...

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. In mostcases, you should not have to add anything to the fuel.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: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated in front ofthe driver’s side doorframe near the floor. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift up the secondary hood release, which is locatedunderneath the middle of the hood. 3. Lift the hood, release th...

Engine Compartment Overview If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. When you lift the hood, here is what you will see: 5-14

A. Battery. See Battery on page 5-40. B. Radiator Pressure Cap. See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5-27. C. Coolant Recovery Tank. See Cooling System on page 5-29. D. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick. See “Checking the Fluid Level” under AutomaticTransmission Fluid on page 5-21. E. Engine Oil Fi...

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 5-116. Notice: Do not add too muc...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for three things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meetingGM Standard GM6094M. 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 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...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use.Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it cancalculate when the next oil change is required. If asituation occurs where you change the oil priorto a CHA...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. The engine air cleaner/filter is located near the center ofthe engine compartment. See Engine CompartmentOverview on page 5-14 for more information on location. When to In...

4. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. Make sure that the filter fits properly into the housing. 5. Reinstall the cover and fasten the retaining clips. { CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filteroff can cause you or others to be burned.The air cleaner not only cleans th...

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...

How to Add AutomaticTransmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of transmission fluid to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6-13. Using a funnel, add fluid down the transmission dipsticktube only after checking the transmission fluid while itis hot. A co...

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL ® may cause premature engine, heater core, radiatorand fuel operated heater (FOH) corrosion. Inaddition, the engine coolant may require changingsooner, at 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months,whichever occurs first. Any repairs would notbe covered by your w...

Checking Coolant for Gasoline Engines If your vehicle has a diesel engine, see “CheckingCoolant” under “Van Models” in the DURAMAX ® Diesel Supplement for information on checking your vehicle’scoolant. The coolant recovery tankis located near the centerof the enginecompartment. See EngineCompartment...

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...

If you no longer have the overheat warning, you candrive. Just to be safe, drive slower for about 10 minutes.If the warning does not come back on, you can drivenormally. If the warning continues, and you have not stopped, pullover, stop, and park your vehicle right away. If there is still no sign of...

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for theengine cooling fan. 7. By this time, the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower. If the level is lower, addmore of the proper DEX-COOL ® coolant mixture through the filler ...

Power Steering Fluid The power steering fluidreservoir is located in theengine compartmenton the driver’s side of thevehicle. See EngineCompartment Overview onpage 5-14 for reservoirlocation. When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluidunless you sus...

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 The 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 acce...

Checking Brake Fluid The brake fluid can be checked without taking off thecap by looking at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should beabove MIN. If it is not,have the brake hydraulicsystem checked tosee if there is a leak. After work is done on the brake hydraulic system,make sure the leve...

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. Your vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When you replace parts of the braking system — forexa...

Jump Starting If your vehicle’s battery has run down, you may want touse another vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely. { CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can be dangerousbecause: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They con...

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

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubricant. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If you have the 1500 Series, the proper level isfrom 5/8...

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to check the lubricant and when to change it. SeeScheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below ...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-54. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas insideand can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.You o...

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

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

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your vehicle Warrantybooklet for details. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained and improperly usedtires are dangerous. • Overloading you...

Tire Size The following examples show the different parts ofa tire size. (A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire : The United States version of a metric tire sizing system. The letterP as the first character in the tire size meansa passenger vehicle tire engineered to standardsset by the U.S. Tire and Rim Ass...

(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...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even when theyare underinflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourveh...

Tire Pressure Monitor System The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) uses radioand sensor technology to check tire pressure levels.The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure inyour vehicle’s tires and transmit tire pressure readingsto a receiver located in the vehicle. Each tire, including the spare ...

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanada The Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) operates ona radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of theFCC Rules. Operation is subject to the followingtwo conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device...

For additional information and details about the DICoperation and displays see DIC Operation and Displayson page 3-45 and DIC Warnings and Messages onpage 3-52. The low tire pressure warning light may come on in coolweather when the vehicle is first started, and thenturn off as you start to drive. T...

• One or more TPMS sensors are missing ordamaged. The DIC message and the TPMSmalfunction light should go off when the TPMSsensors are installed and the sensor matchingprocess is performed successfully. See yourdealer/retailer for service. • Replacement tires or wheels do not match yourvehicle’s ori...

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 5-73 for more information. Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Ma...

When It Is Time for New Tires Various factors, such as maintenance, temperatures,driving speeds, vehicle loading, and road conditions,influence when you need new tires. One way to tell when it istime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which appearwhen your tires haveonly 1/16 inch (1....

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,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail suddenly, causinga crash. Use only radial-ply tires with thewheels on your vehicle. If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not...

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

Traction – AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA,A, B, and C. Those grades represent the tire’sability to stop on wet pavement as measured undercontrolled conditions on specified government testsurfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked Cmay have poor traction performa...

{ 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 dual wheels or P245/75R16or LT245/75R16 size tires, do not use tirechains. They can damage your vehicle becausethere is not enough clearance. Tire chainsused on a vehicle without the proper amountof clearance can cause damage to the brakes,suspension, or ot...

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 your vehicle’shazard 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 a...

The following information tells you how to use the jackand change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools If you have a cargo van or a passenger van, theequipment you will need is located in the passengerside rear corner of the vehicle. Remove the retaining wingbolt and lift it off of themounting ...

11. Use the wheel wrench to tighten the nuts firmly. Turn the wheel wrench clockwise and in acrisscross sequence as shown. 12. Put the wheel cover or the center cap and plastic wheel nut caps back on. Remove any wheel blocks. Have a technician check the wheel nut tightness ofall wheels with a torque...

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 5-64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-20for information regarding proper tire inflation and loadingyour vehicle. Fo...

Some commercial products may increase gloss on yourinstrument panel. The increase in gloss may causeannoying reflections in the windshield and even make itdifficult to see through the windshield under certainconditions. Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye s...

Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging, weatherand chemical fallout that can take their toll over aperiod of years. You can help to keep the paint finishlooking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or coveredwhenever possible. Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should b...

Notice: Using chrome polish on aluminum wheelscould damage the wheels. The repairs would notbe covered by your warranty. Use chrome polish onchrome wheels only. The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive...

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...

Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Notice: Do not add anything electrical to yourvehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailerfirst. Some electrical equipment can damageyour vehicle and the damage would not be coveredby your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipmentcan keep other co...

Floor Console Fuse Block The floor console fuse block is located under thedriver seat. Fuse Usage 1 Climate Control 2 (HVAC) 2 Compass 5-110

Relays Usage 39 Run (High Current Micro) 40 Park Lamps (High Current Micro) 41 Empty (Mini Micro) 42 Upfitter Auxiliary 2 (High CurrentISO Relay) 43 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)(High Current Micro) 44 Rear Defogger (High Current Micro) Circuit Breaker Usage 45 Power Window 46 Power Seats Engine Co...

Capacities and Specifications If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 for more information. When adding, ...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank Standard Tank (Passenger and Cargo) 31.0 gal 117.3 L Standard Tank (Cab and Chassis) 33.0 gal 124.9 L Optional Tank (Cab and Chassis)* 57.0 gal 215.7 L * 159 inch (4 039 mm) wheelbase or 177 inch (4 496 mm) wheelbase only Transmission Capacities 4-SPD ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction This maintenance section applies to vehicles with agasoline engine. If your vehicle has a diesel engine,see the maintenance schedule section in theDURAMAX ® Diesel manual. Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased th...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help you keep your vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you willdrive it. You might drive very short distances only a fewtimes a week. Or you might drive long distances all thetime in very hot, dusty weather. You might use yourveh...

When you go to your dealer/retailer for your serviceneeds, you will know that trained and supported servicetechnicians will perform the work using genuine parts. If you want to purchase service information, see ServicePublications Ordering Information on page 7-15. Owner Checks and Services on page ...

Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d) Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Lubricate body components. See footnote (f). • Check transmission fluid level and add fluid as needed. • Inspect shields, vehicles with GVWR above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only.See footnote (g). • Inspect throttle system. See footnote ...

(g) Vehicles with Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)above 10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields fordamage or looseness. Adjust or replace as required.This is a Noise Emission Control Service. Applicable tovehicles sold in the United States and recommendedfor vehicles sold in Canada. (h) Change...

At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) For vehicles with dual wheels, check dual wheelnut torque. For proper torque, see Capacities andSpecifications on page 5-116. At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks ateach fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check...

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/OFF in each shift lever position. • The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF onlywhen the shift lever is in PARK (P). • The ignition key should come out only inLOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer/ret...

Maintenance Replacement Parts If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained by your dealer/retailer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco ® Part Number Engine Air...

Engine Drive Belt Routing If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. V6 Engine V8 Engine 6-16

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 to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with thesales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will beresolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments.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...

GM Mobility ReimbursementProgram This program, available to qualified applicants, canreimburse you up to $1,000 of the cost of eligibleaftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle,such as hand controls or a wheelchair/scooter lift. The offer is available for a very limited period of time...

Services Provided The following services are provided in the U.S. andCanada up to 5 years/100,000 miles (160 000 km),whichever occurs first, and, in Canada only, upto a maximum coverage of $100. • Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel for thevehicle to get to the nearest service station(approximate...

• 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 departure,you may qualify for trip interruption expenseassistance. This assistance covers reasonablereimbursement of up to...

Towing and Road Service Exclusions Specifically excluded from Roadside Assistancecoverage are towing or services for vehicles operatedon a non-public roadway or highway, fines, impoundtowing caused 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...

General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify,change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at anytime and to resolve all questions of claim eligibilitypursuant to the terms and conditions described herein atits sole discretion. Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a col...

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

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...