Chevrolet 2009 Avalanche - Manual

Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-3 Manual Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Head Restraints The front seats have adjustable head restraints in theoutboard seating positions. { CAUTION: With head restraints that are not installed andadjusted properly, there is a greater chance thatoccupants will suffer a neck/spinal injury in acrash. Do not drive until the head restraints fo...

Pull the head restraint up to raise it. To lower the headrestraint, press the button, located on the top of theseatback, and push the restraint down. Push down on the head restraint after the button isreleased to make sure that it is locked in place. The head restraints are not designed to be remove...

If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be movedforward or rearward. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position andrelease the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seatis locked in place. Power Seats On a vehicle with power seats, the controls u...

Your vehicle may have additional features to adjust yourvehicle’s power seat: • Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion bymoving the front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion bymoving the rear of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the entire ...

Power Lumbar On seats with power lumbar, the controls used tooperate this feature are located on the outboard side ofthe seats. • To increase lumbar support, press and hold thefront of the control. • To decrease lumbar support, press and hold therear of the control. The vehicle may have additional f...

Heated Seats On vehicles with heated front seats, the controls arelocated on the driver and passenger doors. I (Heated Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seatback. J (Heated Seat and Seatback): Press to turn on the heated seat and seatback. The light on the button will come on to indicate that t...

If you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to enteryour vehicle and the remote recall memory featureis on, automatic seat, adjustable mirror, and adjustablepedal movements will occur. See “MEMORY SEATRECALL” under DIC Vehicle Customization (With DICButtons) on page 3-67 for more information. To...

Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try toadjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle ismoving. The sudden movement could startle andconfuse you, or make you push a pedal when youdo not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only whenthe vehicle is not moving. { ...

{ CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts cannot do their job when youare reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash,you could go into it, receiving neck or otherinjuries. The lap belt ca...

To return the seatback to an upright position, do thefollowing: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the uprightposition. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have power reclini...

Center Seat Your vehicle may have a front center seat. The seatbackdoubles as an armrest and cupholder/storage area forthe driver and passenger when the center seat isnot used. Do not use it as a seating position when theseatback is folded down. Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60/4...

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 a safety belt cannotbe worn properly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) a...

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...

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide addedsafety belt comfort for older children who have outgrownbooster seats and for some adults. When installed ona shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the beltaway from the neck and head. There is one guide for each...

Safety Belt Extender If the safety belt will fasten around you, you shoulduse it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, yourdealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you goin to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. To helpavoid persona...

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: A young child’s hip bones are still so small thatthe vehicle’s regular safety belt may not remainlow on the hip bones, as it should. Instead, it maysettle up around the child’s abdomen. In a crash,the belt would apply force on a body area that isunprotected by any bony structure. This alo...

Where to Put the Restraint According to accident statistics, children and infants aresafer when properly restrained in a child restraintsystem or infant restraint system secured in a rearseating position. We recommend that children and child restraints besecured in a rear seat, including: an infant ...

If a child restraint has been installed and the onindicator is lit, see “If the On Indicator is Lit for a ChildRestraint ” under Passenger Sensing System onpage 1-70 for more information. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehiclesafety belt and let it return to the stowed position. Airbag ...

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. 1-65

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...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, check the safety belt reminder light,safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are all working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety belt sys...

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

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition keyis dangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction with the keys in the ignition and ch...

If enabled through the DIC, the turn signal lamps flashtwice to indicate unlocking has occurred. See DICVehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) on page 3-67.If enabled through the DIC, the exterior lights turn onbriefly if it is dark enough outside. See “APPROACHLIGHTING” under DIC Vehicle Customiz...

To replace the battery: 1. Separate 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 battery. 4. Snap the transmitter back toge...

To manually shut off a remote start, do any of thefollowing: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and pressthe remote start button until the parking lampsturn off. • Turn on the hazard warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on and then off. The vehicle can be remote started two separate ti...

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 chance ofbeing thrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are ...

Delayed Locking When locking the doors with the power lock switch orthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter and a dooris open, the doors will lock five seconds after the lastdoor is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal thatthe delayed locking feature is in use. Pressing the power lock swi...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks. Theseprevent passengers from opening the rear doors fromthe inside. The rear door securitylocks are located on theinside edge of eachrear door. The rear doors must be open to access them. Thelabel showing lock and unlock positions i...

Rear Glass Removal and Storage { CAUTION: If the removable rear glass is not stored properly,it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash orsudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could beinjured. Whenever you store the rear glass in thevehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely inthe Midg...

Reinstalling the Rear Glass To reinstall the rear glass, do the following: 1. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, to unlatch. 2. Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs, located at both top corners ofthe glass...

Be sure to align the rearglass side-to-side usingthe alignment arrows (G). 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use thegrab handles at the top of the rear glass toassist you. 6. Push the rear glass flat against the window frame and push each l...

Raising the Midgate ® To return the Midgate ® to its normal position, raise the Midgate ® up with a firm swinging motion until it latches into place securely. This will help to ensure thatthe Midgate ® closes with enough force to engage the latches. If the rear glass is removed and you would like to...

Power Assist Steps Your vehicle may have power assist steps. The power assist steps automatically extend frombeneath the vehicle on the side in which the door hasbeen opened. Once the door is closed, the assist stepsautomatically move back under the vehicle after abrief delay. The vehicle must not b...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in avehicle with the windows closed is dangerous.They can be overcome by the extreme heat andsuffer permanent injuries or even death from heatstroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with the w...

Power Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys isdangerous for many reasons, children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed. They couldoperate the power windows or other controls oreven make the vehicle move. The windows willfunction and they could be seriously injured...

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.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they do not make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. This is the security light. To arm the theft-d...

If a locked door is opened without using the RKEtransmitter, a ten second pre-alarm will occur. The hornwill chirp and the lights will flash. If the key is notplaced in the ignition and turned to START or the dooris not unlocked by pressing the unlock button on theRKE transmitter during the ten seco...

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

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The following vehicle accessories can be used for up to10 minutes after the engine is turned off: • Audio System • Power Windows • OnStar ® System (if equipped) • Sunroof (if equipped) These features work when the key is in ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY. Once the key is turne...

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°F or − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the accelerator pedal all the way tothe floor and holding it there as you hold the key inSTART for up to a maximum of 15 seconds.Wait at ...

The vehicle may have a memory function which letspedal settings be saved and recalled. See Memory Seat,Mirrors, and Pedals on page 1-8 for more information. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier startingand better fuel economy during engine warm-up in coldweather conditi...

The vehicle has a shift stabilization feature that adjuststhe transmission shifting to the current drivingconditions in order to reduce rapid upshifts anddownshifts. This shift stabilization feature is designed todetermine, before making an upshift, if the enginewill be able to maintain vehicle spee...

Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send theengine’s driving power to all four wheels for extratraction. Read the following before using four-wheeldrive. Notice: Driving on clean, dry pavement inFour-Wheel-Drive High or Four-Wheel-Drive Low foran extended period of time may...

7. If the engine is running, verify that the transfer case is in N (Neutral) by shifting the transmission toR (Reverse) for one second, then shift thetransmission to D (Drive) for one second. 8. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY, which will turn the engine off. 9. Place the transmission shift lever...

Parking Brake For vehicles with a release handle, set the parkingbrake by holding the regular brake pedal down, thenpushing down the parking brake pedal. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light willcome on. See Brake System Warning Light onpage 3-36. A chime sounds and the warning ligh...

Shifting Into Park { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle if theshift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parkingbrake firmly set. The vehicle can roll. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle can movesuddenly. You or others could be injured. To besure the vehicle will ...

Leaving the Vehicle With the EngineRunning { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave the vehicle with theengine running. The vehicle could move suddenlyif the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with theparking brake firmly set. If you have four-wheel drive and the transfer caseis in Neutral, the veh...

Shifting Out of Park 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 P (Park) with the shift lever button fullyreleased, and • Prevent movement of the shift lever out of P (Park),u...

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO)which cannot be seen or smelled. Exposure to COcan cause unconsciousness and even death. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: • The vehicle idles in areas with poor ventilation(parking garages, tunnels, deep snow thatmay block underb...

Running the Vehicle 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 a vehicle in an enclosed area with poorventilation is dangerous. Engine exhaust mayenter the vehicle. Engine exhaust contains CarbonMonoxide (CO)...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Hold the inside rearview mirror in the center to move itfor a clearer view behind your vehicle. Adjust themirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you.Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it fornighttime use. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicl...

Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with outsidepower mirrors havecontrols located on thedriver door armrest. To adjust each mirror: 1. Press (A) or (B) to select the driver or passenger side mirror. 2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control pad to adjust the mirror. 3. Adjust each outside m...

Resetting the Power Foldaway Mirrors Reset the power foldaway mirrors if: • The mirrors are accidentally obstructed whilefolding. • They are accidentally manually folded/unfolded. • The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. • The mirrors vibrate at normal driving speeds. To reset the power...

Outside Heated Mirrors < (Rear Window Defogger): Press to heat the mirrors. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual AutomaticClimate Control System on page 3-23 for moreinformation. Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(UR...

The display is locatedabove the rear window andcan be seen by lookingover your right shoulder. URPA uses three color-coded lights to provide distanceand system information. How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when the shift lever ismoved into R (Reverse). The rear display brieflyillumin...

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) This vehicle may have a Rear Vision Camera system.Read this entire section before using it. { CAUTION: The Rear Vision Camera (RVC) system does notreplace driver vision. RVC does not: • Detect objects that are outside the camera’sfield of view, below the bumper, orunderneath...

Vehicles With Navigation System The rear vision camera system is designed to help thedriver when backing up by displaying a view of thearea behind the vehicle. When the driver shiftsthe vehicle into R (Reverse), the video imageautomatically appears on the navigation screen. Oncethe driver shifts out...

Rear Vision Camera Location The image is provided by the camera located under theliftgate handle. The camera uses a special lens. The distance of theimage that appears on the screen differs from the actualdistance. The area displayed by the camera is limited.The camera does not display objects which...

OnStar Services Available with theSafe & Sound Plan • Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment • Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)(If equipped) • Link to Emergency Services • Roadside Assistance • Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance • Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert • OnStar Vehicl...

The 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 OnStar from providingOnStar service at any particular time or place. Someexamples are damage to important parts of th...

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 that will be used to control the garage door until the garage doormoves. The indicator light above the selected buttonshou...

Storage Areas Glove Box Lift up on the glove box lever to open it. Cupholders For vehicles with cupholders for front and rearpassengers, the cupholders are located in the centerconsole and on the back of the center console.Press down on the access door and release to openand use the front cupholders...

Luggage Carrier Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier thatweighs more than 200 lbs (91 kg) or hangs overthe rear or sides of the vehicle can damagethe vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slatsas far forward as possible and against the siderails, making sure to fasten it securely. For ...

Cargo Cover Panels For vehicles with a three-piece cargo cover system, thecargo panels can be removed and stored in the cargoarea of the vehicle. { CAUTION: Improperly stored cargo cover panels could bethrown about the vehicle during a collision orsudden maneuver. Someone could be injured. If apanel...

Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored in the cargo areausing the storage strap system. Always use thestorage strap system to store the cargo panels whiledriving. To store the panels: 1. Secure the storage strap system in thecargo storage area byattaching the sixclips includ...

Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels The strap system can remain attached to the side of thecargo area while it is not in use, or it can be storedinside the top box storage compartment. See Top-BoxStorage on page 2-92 for more information. To reinstall a cargo panel: 1. Starting with cargo panel 1, p...

Folding and Storage of Straps Fold the straps for storing inside the top box storagecompartment: 1. Extend the six strap ends on a flat surface. 2. Fold the four primary strap ends toward the center as shown. 3. Take the short strap and wrap it around the folded webbing, forming a package. 2-86

4. Take the storage strap and wrap it around the package. Finally, attach the hooks to the webbingand place the straps inside the top box storagecompartment. Cargo Tie Downs The vehicle has cargo tie downs, located in the rearcargo area. These can be used to secure cargo. The tie downs can also be u...

Even when all of these things are working properly andthe cover system is on, there may be some instances(heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) whenwater can collect the following areas: A. Top drain grates B. Removable front drain grate (Midgate ® drain gate) C. Side rail channels and catch cups...

To replace the drain grate: 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate and firmly push the grate down. Do not force the grate. If it does not clip into place,realign the clips with the holes and try again. Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both side...

Cargo Area Floor Drains The cargo net has cut outs for the four cargo-area floordrains located under the cargo mat near the sides ofthe cargo area. Periodically flush the drains through the cut outs to cleardebris and allow water to drain from the cargo area. Ifthe cargo area is extremely dirty lift...

Sunroof Your vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignition needsto be turned to ON/RUN, or Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) must be active. When RAP is active, thesunroof will work for 10 minutes after the ignition isturned off, or until a front door is...

Fuel Gage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-46 DIC Operat...

Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following: G : Turn and Lane Change Signals 5 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer N : Windshield Wipers L : Windshield Washer Flash-to-Pass. Exterior Lamps. Information for these features is on the pages fol...

Turn Signal On Chime If the 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 willalso appear in the DIC. See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-58. To turn the chime andmessage off, move the turn signal leve...

When Rainsense is active, the headlamps will turn onautomatically if the exterior lamp control is in the AUTOposition and the wipers are active. Notice: Going through an automatic car wash withthe wipers on can damage them. Turn the wipersoff when going through an automatic car wash. Windshield Wash...

Cruise Control { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where youcannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do notuse the cruise control on winding roads or inheavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slipperyroads. On such roads, fast changes in tire tractioncan cause excessive wheel slip...

Setting Cruise Control Cruise control will not work if the parking brake is set, orif the master cylinder brake fluid level is low. The cruise control light on the instrument panel clusterwill come on after the cruise control has been set tothe desired speed. { CAUTION: If you leave your cruise cont...

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: 9 (Off): Turns off th...

When the headlamps are turned on while the vehicle ison, the headlamps turn off automatically 10 minutesafter the ignition is turned off. When the headlamps areturned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps willstay on for 10 minutes before automatically turning off toprevent the battery from bei...

Dome Lamp Override The dome lamp override button is located next to theexterior lamps control. k (Dome Off): Press the button in and the dome lamps remain off when a door is opened. Press thebutton again to return it to the extended position so thatthe dome lamps come on when a door is opened. Entry...

EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of thebattery. It does this by balancing the generator’s outputand the vehicle’s electrical needs. It can increaseengine idle speed to generate more power, wheneverneeded. It can temporarily reduce the power demands ofsome accessories. Normally, these actions...

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 papers, pins, or other flammable itemsar...

: (Outside Air): Press to turn the outside air mode on. An indicator light comes on to show that outsideair is on. Air from outside the vehicle is circulatedthroughout the vehicle. The outside air mode can beused with all modes, but it cannot be used withthe recirculation mode. Pressing this button ...

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem The heating, cooling, and ventilation in the vehicle canbe controlled with this system. The vehicle also hasa flow-through ventilation system described later in thissection. A. Driver and PassengerTemperatureControls B. Fan ControlC. AUTOD. DefrostE. Recirculatio...

Driver and Passenger Side TemperatureControls The driver and passenger side temperature buttons areused to adjust the temperature of the air comingthrough the system on the driver or passenger’s side ofthe vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even ifthe system is turned off. This is possible sin...

2. Set the driver and passenger temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C)temperature setting and allow about 20 minutesfor the system to regulate. Use the driver orpassenger temperature buttons to adjust thetemperature setting as necessary. If a temperaturesetting of 60°F (...

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

Outlet Adjustment Your vehicle has air outlets located in the center and onthe side of your instrument panel that allow you to adjustthe direction and amount of airflow inside the vehicle.Move the louvers up or down. Use the thumbwheel nextto or underneath the outlet to close the louvers. For themos...

Instrument Panel Cluster The instrument cluster is designed to let show how the vehicle is running. It shows how fast the vehicle is going,about how much fuel the vehicle has left and many other things needed to drive safely and economically. United States version shown. Canada similar. 3-30

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle’s speed in bothmiles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). The odometer shows how far the vehicle has beendriven, in either miles (used in the United States)or kilometers (used in Canada). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can show ho...

Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the engine is started, a chimesounds for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This only occurs ifthe passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-70 for more information. Thepassenge...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on after thevehicle is started or comes on while driving, itmeans the airbag system might not be workingproperly. The airbags in the vehicle might notinflate in a crash, or they could even inflatewithout a crash. To help avoid injury, have thevehicle se...

If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbagstatus indicator, it means that the passenger sensingsystem has turned off the right front passengerfrontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be aproblem with the...

Voltmeter Gage When the engine is notrunning, but the ignition ison, this gage showsthe battery’s state ofcharge in DC volts. When the engine is running, the gage shows thecondition of the charging system. The charging systemregulates voltage based on the state of the batteryfor improved fuel econom...

Brake System Warning Light With the ignition on, the brake system warning lightcomes on when the parking brake is set. If the vehicleis driven with the parking brake engaged, a chimesounds when the vehicle speed is greater than 5 mph(8 km/h). The vehicle’s hydraulic brake system is divided intotwo p...

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

When the Light Flashes First and Then isOn Steady This indicates that there could be a problem with theTire Pressure Monitor System. The light flashesfor about a minute and stays on steady for the remainderof the ignition cycle. This sequence repeats withevery ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure Monit...

Emissions Inspection and MaintenancePrograms Some state/provincial and local governments have ormight begin programs to inspect the emission controlequipment on the vehicle. Failure to pass this inspectioncould prevent getting a vehicle registration. Here are some things to know to help the vehicle ...

A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by adangerously low oil level or some other problemcausing low oil pressure. Check your oil as soon aspossible. { CAUTION: Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. Theengine can become so hot that it catches fire.Someone could be burned. Check ...

When the fuel tank is low, the FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage appears in the Driver Information Center (DIC).See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-58 formore information. Here are some situations customers may experiencewith the fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem withthe fuel gage. • At the gas st...

DIC Buttons The buttons are thetrip/fuel, vehicleinformation, customization,and set/reset buttons.The button functions aredetailed in the followingpages. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to display the odometer, trip odometer, fuel range, average economy,fuel used, timer, and transmission temperatur...

Trip/Fuel Menu Items 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button to scroll through the following menu items: Odometer Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER displays.This display shows the distance the vehicle hasbeen driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km).Pressing the trip odometer reset stem will ...

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 ...

Compass Zone Setting This display allows for setting the compass zone. SeeDIC Compass on page 3-55 Compass Recalibration This display allows for calibrating the compass. See DICCompass on page 3-55 Blank Display This display shows no information. DIC Operation and Displays(Without DIC Buttons) If yo...

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. Language This display allows you to select the language in whichthe DIC messages will appear. To s...

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

CHECK TRAILER WIRING On vehicles with the Integrated Trailer Brake Control(ITBC) system, this message may display and a chimemay sound when one of the following conditions exists: • A trailer with electric brakes becomes disconnectedfrom the vehicle. − If the disconnect occurs while the vehicle is s...

SERVICE SUSPENSION SYSTEM If your vehicle has the Autoride ® suspension system, this message displays when the Autoride suspensionsystem is not operating properly. Have your vehicleserviced by your dealer/retailer. SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM This message displays when there is a problem withthe ...

TURN SIGNAL ON This message displays and a chime sounds if a turnsignal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move the turnsignal/multifunction lever to the off position. WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID This message displays when the windshield washerfluid is low. Fill the windshield washer fluid reserv...

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...

EXIT LIGHTING This feature allows you to select the amount of time youwant the exterior lamps to remain on when it is darkenough outside. This happens after the key is turnedfrom ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. Press the customization button until EXIT LIGHTINGappears on the DIC display. Press the set/reset but...

CHIME VOLUME This feature allows you to select the volume level of thechime. 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...

FACTORY SETTINGS This feature allows you to set all of the customizationfeatures back to their factory default settings. Press the customization button until FACTORYSETTINGS appears on the DIC display. Press theset/reset button once to access the settings forthis feature. Then press the customizatio...

Setting the Clock MP3 Radios with a Single CD or aSingle CD and DVD Player If the 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: 1. Press the H button and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, d...

MP3 Radio with a Six-Disc CD Player If the 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: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Once the H (clock) option displays, press the pushbutton located under...

Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD and DVD have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explained laterin this section under, “Adjusting the Speakers(Balance/Fade)”. If the vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) ...

4. Press the pushbutton under the desired Speed Compensated Volume setting (OFF, Low, Med,or High) to select the level of radio volumecompensation. The display times out afterapproximately 10 seconds. Each higher settingincreases the audio volume to compensate for fastervehicle speeds. Noise Compens...

4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to switch the displaybetween the radio station frequency and the time. Whenthe ignition is in the OFF position, press 4 to display the time. For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA or RDSfeatures, press 4 to display additional text in...

Undesired XM categories can be removed through thesetup menu. To remove an undesired category: 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 the pushbutton located u...

To play tracks from a single CD in random order,press the pushbutton positioned under the RDM labeluntil 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...

q Group r : Press to cycle through musical groupings on the DVD-A disc. Nav (Navigate): Press to display directional arrows fornavigating through the menus. e (Audio Stream): Press to cycle through audio stream formats located on the DVD-A disc. The videoscreen shows the audio stream changing. Inser...

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 Burning an MP3 disc on a personal computer: • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R orCD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc. • Make sure the CD does not have more than amaximum of 50 folders, 15 playlists, and 512 foldersand files to read and play. • C...

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 a messageshowing disc and/or track number displays when a CD isin the play...

DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button to cyclethrough 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 inputdev...

Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see theseparate Navigation System manual. Bluetooth ® Vehicles with a Bluetooth system can use a Bluetoothcapable cell phone with a Hands Free Profile tomake and receive phone calls. The system can be usedwhile the key is in ON/RUN...

Pairing A Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired to thein-vehicle Bluetooth system first and then connected tothe vehicle before it can be used. See the cell phonemanufacturers user guide for Bluetooth functions beforepairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth phone is notconnected, calls will be m...

Listing All Paired and Connected Phones 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth”. The system responds with “Bluetooth ready” followed by a tone. 3. Say “List”. The system lists all the paired Bluetooth devices. If a phone is conne...

4. After the complete number has been entered, say “Store”. The system responds with “Please say thename tag” followed by a tone. 5. Say a name tag for the phone number. The name tag is recorded and the system responds with“About to store <name tag>. Does that sound OK?”. • If the name tag doe...

Using the Delete All Name Tags Command The delete all name tags command deletes all storedphone book name tags and route name tags for OnStar(if present). To use the delete all name tags command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Dele...

Muting a Call During a call, all sounds from inside the vehicle can bemuted so that the person on the other end of thecall cannot hear them. To Mute a call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Mute Call”. The system responds with “Call muted”. To Cancel Mute 1....

Voice Pass-Thru Voice Pass-Thru allows access to the voice recognitioncommands on the cell phone. See the cell phonemanufacturers user guide to see if the cell phonesupports this feature. This feature can be used toverbally access contacts stored in the cell phone. 1. Press and hold b g for two seco...

Sending a Stored Name Tag During a Call 1. Press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Send name tag.” The system responds with “Say a name tag to send tones” followed by a tone. 3. Say the name tag to send. • If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with...

Headphones The RSE includes two 2-channel wireless headphonesthat are dedicated to this system. Channel 1 isdedicated to the DVD player, while Channel 2 isdedicated to RSA selections. These headphones areused to listen to media such as CDs, DVDs, MP3s,DVDAs, radio, any auxiliary source connected to ...

Power for auxiliary devices is not supplied by the radiosystem. 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 A...

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,...

¨ (Seek): Press to go to the next radio station while in AM, FM, or XM™. Press ¨ to go to the next track or chapter while sourced to the CD or DVD slot. Pressthe ¨ if multiple discs are loaded to go to the next disc while sourced to a CD player. Radio Reception Frequency interference and static can ...

Cellular Phone Usage Cellular phone usage may cause interference with thevehicle’s radio. This interference may occur whenmaking or receiving phone calls, charging the phone’sbattery, or simply having the phone on. This interferencecauses an increased level of static while listening tothe radio. If ...

Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3-36. Braking action involves perception time and reactiontime. Deciding to push the brake pedal is perceptiontime. Actually doing it is reaction time. Average reaction time is about three-fourths of asecond. But that is only an average. It might be les...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that will helpprevent a braking skid. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins todrive away, ABS checks itself. A momentary motoror clicking noise might be heard while this tes...

Braking in Emergencies ABS allows the driver to steer and brake at the sametime. In many emergencies, steering can help more thaneven the very best braking. Brake Assist This vehicle has a Brake Assist feature designed toassist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle speedin emergency driving c...

Traction control and StabiliTrak can be turned on bypressing and releasing the StabiliTrak button if notautomatically shut off for any other reason. When the TCS or StabiliTrak system is turned off, theStabiliTrak light and the appropriate TCS off orStabiliTrak off message will be displayed on the D...

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, a reductionin acceleration may be noticed, or a noise or vibrationmay be heard. This is normal. If cruise con...

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. Theseproblems can be...

Off-Road Recovery The vehicle’s right wheels can drop off the edge of aroad onto the shoulder while driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease off theaccelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way,steer so that the vehicle str...

Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonablecare suited to existing conditions, and by not overdrivingthose conditions. But skids are always possible. The three types of skids correspond to the vehicle’s threecontrol systems. In...

Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any roadand this is certainly true for off-road driving. At thevery time you need special alertness and driving skills,your reflexes, perceptions, and judgment can beaffected by even a small amount of alcohol. You couldhave a serious — or even fatal — ac...

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-roading requires some new and different skills. Tune your senses to different kinds of signals. Your eyesneed to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpe...

Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kindsof terrain. Be familiar with the terrain and its manydifferent features. Surface Conditions: Off-roading surfaces can behard-packed dirt, gravel, rocks, grass, sand, mud, snow,or ice. Each of these surfaces affects the vehic...

Driving Uphill Once you decide it is safe to drive up the hill: • Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steeringwheel. • Get a smooth start up the hill and try to maintainspeed. Not using more power than needed canavoid spinning the wheels or sliding. { CAUTION: Turning or driving across steep h...

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, consider: • How steep is the downhill? Will I be able to maintainvehicle control? • What is the surface like? Smooth? Rough?Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Gravel? • Are there hidden surface obstacles? Ruts? Logs?Boulders? • What is at the bottom of ...

Vehicles are much more likely to stall when going uphill,but if it happens when going downhill: 1. Stop the vehicle by applying the regular brakes and apply the parking brake. 2. Shift to P (Park) and, while still braking, restart the engine. 3. Shift back to a low gear, release the parking brake, a...

• Surface conditions can be a problem. Loosegravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can causethe tires to slip sideways, downhill. If the vehicleslips sideways, it can hit something that will tripit —a rock, a rut, etc. — and roll over. • Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of theincline even wor...

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...

{ CAUTION: Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignitionoff is dangerous. The brakes will have to do all thework of slowing down and they could get so hotthat they would not work well. You would thenhave poor braking or even none going down a hill.You could crash. Always have the engine runn...

The StabiliTrak ® System on page 4-6 improves the ability to accelerate on slippery roads, but slow downand adjust your driving to the road conditions. Whendriving through deep snow, turn off the traction controlpart of the StabiliTrak ® System to help maintain vehicle motion at lower speeds. The An...

If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,Mud, Ice, or Snow Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free thevehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-32. If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help tofree a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’...

Recovery Hooks { CAUTION: These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force.Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull onthe hooks at a sideways angle. The hooks couldbreak off and you or others could be injured fromthe chain or cable snapping back. Notice: Never use recovery hooks to tow theve...

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

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For more information on tires and inflation seeTires on page 5-55 and Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-63. There is also important loading information ...

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...

Add-On Equipment When you carry removable items, you may needto put a limit on how many people you cancarry inside your vehicle. Be sure to weigh yourvehicle before you buy and install the newequipment. Notice : Overloading your vehicle may cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty....

Here are some important things to consider beforerecreational vehicle towing: • What is the towing capacity of the towing vehicle?Be sure to read the tow vehicle manufacturer’srecommendations. • What is the distance that will be travelled? Somevehicles have restrictions on how far and howlong they c...

Dolly Towing Front Towing (Front Wheels Offthe Ground) Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is towed withthe rear wheels on the ground, the transmissioncould be damaged. The repairs would not becovered by the vehicle warranty. Never tow thevehicle with the rear wheels on the...

6. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are lockedinto the straight position. { CAUTION: Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’s transfer caseinto N (Neutral) can cause the vehicle to roll evenif the transmission is in P (Park). The driver orothers could ...

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...

Weight-Distributing Hitches and WeightCarrying Hitches A: Body to Ground Distance B: Front of Vehicle When using a weight-distributing hitch, the hitch mustbe adjusted so the distance (A) remains the same bothbefore and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle. If a step-bumper hitch will be us...

Trailer Brakes A loaded trailer that weighs more than 2,000 lbs(900 kg) needs to have its own brake system that isadequate for the weight of the trailer. Be sure to readand follow the instructions for the trailer brakes sothey are installed, adjusted and maintained properly. Since the vehicle is equ...

Trailer Brake Control Panel A. Manual Trailer Brake Apply Lever B. Trailer Gain Adjustment Buttons The ITBC system has a control panel located on theinstrument panel to the left of the steering column. SeeInstrument Panel Overview on page 3-4 for moreinformation on location. The control panel allows...

Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The ITBC system displays messages into the vehicle’sDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warnings andMessages on page 3-58 for more information. The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting, poweroutput to the electric trailer brakes, trailer connection andsyste...

TRAILER GAIN – This setting is displayed anytime theTrailer Brake Display Page is active. This setting can beadjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either a trailer connected ordisconnected. To adjust the Trailer Gain, press one of theTrailer Gain adjustment buttons located on the TrailerBrake Control Panel...

Trailer Gain Adjustment Procedure Trailer Gain should be set for a specific traileringcondition and must be adjusted any time vehicle loading,trailer loading or road surface conditions change. Setting the Trailer Gain properly is needed for the besttrailer stopping performance. A trailer that isover...

Other ITBC Related DIC Messages In addition to displaying TRAILER GAIN and TRAILEROUTPUT through the DIC, trailer connection andITBC system status is displayed in the DIC. TRAILER CONNECTED – This message will be brieflydisplayed when a trailer with electric brakes is firstconnected to the vehicle. ...

If either the CHECK TRAILER WIRING or SERVICETRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM message is displayed whiledriving the vehicle, power is no longer available tothe trailer brakes. When traffic conditions allow, carefullypull the vehicle over to the side of the road and turnthe ignition off. Check the wiring connect...

Trailer Wiring Harness Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring HarnessPackage 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-wir...

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisions These wiring provisions are included with the vehicle aspart of the trailer wiring package. These provisionsare for an electric brake controller. The instrument panelcontains blunt cut wires near the data link connectorfor the trailer brake controller. The har...

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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 tothe vehicle, they can affect vehi...

If doing some of your own service work, use the properservice manual. It tells you much more about how toservice the vehicle than this manual can. To orderthe proper service manual, see Service PublicationsOrdering Information on page 7-15. This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo y...

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, soyou will 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 the 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 to youand others, read and follow all the instructions onthe pump island. Turn off the engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are near fuel orrefueling the vehicle. Do not ...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in thevehicle. Static electricity discharge from thecontainer can ignite the fuel vapor. You can bebadly burned and the vehicle damaged if thisoccurs. To help avoid injury to you and others: • Dispense fuel...

Hood Release To open the hood: 1. Pull the handle with this symbol on it. It islocated inside thevehicle to the lower leftof the steering wheel. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release, near the center of thegrille. 3. Push the secondary hood release to the right...

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 on page 5-19. B. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 5-24. C. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-40. D. Battery on page 5-39. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15. F. Automat...

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 Use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 SAE 5W-30 is best for the vehicle. These numberson an oil container show its viscosity, or thickness.Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W-50. • American Petroleum In...

Engine Oil Additives / Engine OilFlushes Do not add anything to the oil. The recommended oilswith the starburst symbol that meet GM StandardGM6094M are all that is needed for good performanceand engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended andcould cause engine damage not covered...

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 the vehicle does not have DIC buttons, the vehiclemust be in P (Park) to access this display. SeeDIC Operation and Displays (...

Replacing the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1. Locate the air cleaner/filter assembly.See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 5-14. 2. Loosen the four screws on the cover of the housing and lift up the cover. 3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from the housing. Care should be taken to dislodge aslitt...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter offcan cause you or others to be burned. The aircleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stopflames if the engine backfires. If it is not there andthe engine backfires, you could be burned. Do notdrive with it off, and be careful workin...

3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear range, pausing for aboutthree seconds in each range. Then, move theshift lever back to P (Park). 4. Allow the engine to idle (500 – 800 rpm) for at least one minute. Slowly release the brake pedal. 5. Keep the engine runnin...

5. If the fluid level is below the COLD check band, add only enough fluid as necessary to bring thelevel into the COLD band. It does not takemuch fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5L). Donot overfill. 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operat...

4. Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level. Repeat the check procedure to verify thereading. 5. Safe operating level is within the HOT cross hatch band on the dipstick. If the fluid level is not withinthe HOT band, and the transmission temperature isbetween 160°F and 200°F (71°C an...

{ CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood canstart up even when the engine is not running andcan cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you d...

What to Use { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to the cooling system canbe dangerous. Plain water, or some other liquidsuch as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolantmixture will. The vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plainwater or the wrong mixture, the...

Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking thecoolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank.If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, donot do anything else until it cools down. If coolant isvisible but the coolant level is not ...

How to Add Coolant to the Surge Tank { CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hotengine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol andit will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Donot spill coolant on a hot engine. Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fillprocedure. Failure to f...

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...

Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode If an overheated engine condition exists and theENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message is displayed,an overheat protection mode which alternates firinggroups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In thismode, you will notice a loss in power and engineperforman...

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

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When windshield washer fluid needs to be added, besure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use.Use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing in an area where the temperature may fallbelow freezing. Adding Washer Fluid The vehicle has a low ...

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 brake fluid level goes down because of normalbr...

Checking Brake Fluid Check brake fluid by looking at the brake fluid reservoir.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14. 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 th...

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. The vehiclewas designed and tested with top-quality brake parts.When parts of the braking system are replaced — forexa...

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

Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluidunless you suspect there is a leak or you hear anunusual noise. A fluid loss could indicate a problem.Have it inspected and repaired. All axle assemblies are filled by volume of fluid duringproduction. They are n...

When to Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine howoften to change the lubricant. See ScheduledMaintenance on page 6-4. What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13. Front Axle When ...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-13. Headlamp Aiming The vehicle has a visual optical headlamp aimingsystem. The aim of the headlamps have been preset atthe factory and should need no further adjus...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-53. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer/retailer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside andcan burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You ...

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. For additional information referto the tire manufacturer. { CAUTION: Poorly maintained...

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, ...

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

(F) Service Description : The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of atire. The load index represents the load carrycapacity a tire is certified to carry. The load indexcan range from 1 to 279. The speed rating isthe maximum speed a tire is certified to carry aload. Speed r...

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 are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Radial tires maylook properly inflated even when they areunderinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your ve...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driverwhen a low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensorsare mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly,excluding the spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMSsensors monitor...

TPMS Malfunction Light and Message The TPMS will not function properly if one or more of theTPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When thesystem detects a malfunction, the low tire warning lightflashes for about one minute and then stays on forthe remainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warningmess...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code.Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one ormore of the TPMS sensors, the identification codeswill need to be matched to the new tire/wheel position.The sensors are matched to the tire/wheel positionsin the ...

8. Proceed to the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. The horn sounds two times toindicate the sensor identification code has beenmatched to the driver side rear tire, and the TPMSsensor matching process is no longer active.The TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE message on the DICdisplay sc...

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” underCapacities and Specifications on page 5-116. { 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. When...

You need new tires if any of the following statementsare true: • You can see the indicators at three or more placesaround the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing through thetire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snaggeddeep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a b...

If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with those thatdo not have a TPC Spec number, make sure theyare the same size, load range, speed rating, andconstruction type (radial and bias-belted tires) as yourvehicle’s original tires. Vehicles that have a tire pressure monitoring systemmay give an inacc...

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 AATemperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Saf...

{ CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts,or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. Itcould affect the braking and handling of yourvehicle, make your tires lose air and make youlose control. You could have a collision in whichyou or others could be injured. Always use thecorre...

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 not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle withoutthe proper amount of clearance can causedamage to the brakes, suspension, or othervehicle 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 the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flasherson page 3-6. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you orot...

When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks (A). A. Wheel Block B. Flat Tire The following information explains how to use the jackand change a tire. Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The jack and the wheel blocks are locate...

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...

To store the tools, follow these steps: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the top-box storage unit. 2. Assemble the wheel blocks and jack together with the wing nut by reversing Step 2 under Removingthe Spare Tire and Tools on page 5-81 3. Replace the jack cover and tighten th...

Appearance Care Interior Cleaning The vehicle’s interior will continue to look its best if it iscleaned often. Although not always visible, dust anddirt can accumulate on the upholstery. Dirt can damagecarpet, fabric, leather, and plastic surfaces. Regularvacuuming is recommended to remove particles...

Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicle byhand may be necessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. Approved cleaning products can beobtained from your dealer/retailer. If the vehicle has a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish, theclearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the col...

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. It can be seen through the windshieldfrom outside the vehicle. The VIN also appears onthe Certification/Tire ...

Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuseblock access door islocated on the driver sideedge of the instrumentpanel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. The vehicle may not use all of the fuses shown. Fuses Usage 1 Rear Seats 2 Rear Accessory Power Outlet 3 Steering Wheel Control...

Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel fuse block is locatedunderneath the instrument panel, to the left of thesteering column. Top View Harness Connector Usage BODY 2 Body Harness Connector 2 BODY 1 Body Harness Connector 1 BODY 3 Body Harness Connector 3 Harness Connector U...

Underhood Fuse Block The underhood fuse block is located in the enginecompartment, on the driver side of the vehicle. Lift thecover for access to the fuse/relay block. Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical componentson the vehicle may damage it. Always keep thecovers on any electrical component....

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-13 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 the vehicle warranties. See the Warrantyand Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer/retailer fordetails. Maintenance Requirements ...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to help keep this vehicle in good workingcondition. But we do not know exactly how you will driveit. 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 thevehicle ...

Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 tells whatshould be checked, when to check it, and whatcan easily be done to help keep the vehicle in goodcondition. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants touse are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricantson page 6-13 and Maintenance Replaceme...

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...

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

Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should beperformed at the intervals specified to help ensurevehicle safety, dependability, and emission controlperformance. Your dealer/retailer can assist with thesechecks and services. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.Whe...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, the vehiclecould move suddenly. If the vehicle moves, you orothers could be injured. 1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the...

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 P (Park). • The ignition key should come out only inLOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer/ret...

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 Standard Filter 15908916* A3086C* High Capacity 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 6-10 can be...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer 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 the vehiclewill be resolved by the dealer’s sales or servicedepartments. Sometimes, how...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center (U.S.) —www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet Information and services customized for your specificvehicle — all in one convenient place. • Digital owner manual, warranty information, andmore • Online service and maintenance records • Find Chevrolet dealers for serv...

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...

Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. VirginIslands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 2740Col. Lomas de BezaresC.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.01-800-508-0000Long Distance: 011-52-53...

• Model, year, color, and license plate number of thevehicle • Odometer reading, Vehicle Identification Number(VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle • Description of the problem Coverage Services are provided up to 5 years/100,000 miles(160 000 km), whichever comes first. In the U.S., anyone drivin...

Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service, contactyour dealer/retailer and request an appointment.By scheduling a service appointment and advising yourservice consultant of your transportation needs, yourdealer/retailer can help minimize your inconvenience. If your ...

Public Transportation or FuelReimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, andpublic transportation is used instead of the dealer’sshuttle service, the expense must be supportedby original receipts and can only be up to the maximumamount allowed by GM for shuttle service. In add...

If a Crash Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in a crash. • Check to make sure that you are all right. If you areuninjured, make sure that no one else in yourvehicle, or the other vehicle, is injured. • If there has been an injury, call emergency servicesfor help. Do not leave the scene o...

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

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...

OnStar ® If your vehicle has OnStar and you subscribe to theOnStar services, please refer to the OnStar Terms andConditions for information on data collection anduse. See also OnStar ® System on page 2-66 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...