Chevrolet 2009 Silverado - Manual

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...

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the controlforward or rearward. 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 cush...

Power Lumbar On seats with power lumbar, the controls used tooperate this feature are located on the outboard sideof the 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...

Easy Exit Seat The control for this feature is located on the driver’sdoor panel between buttons 1 and 2. With the vehicle in PARK (P), the driver’s seat exitposition can be recalled by pressing the exit button.You will hear a single beep, and the driver’s seatwill move back. If the easy exit seat f...

Manual Reclining Seatbacks On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the leverused to operate them is located on the outboard sideof the seat(s). To recline the seatback: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3....

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

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation(Extended Cab Full Bench) Folding the Rear Seat To fold the seat up, do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause damage to the seat orthe safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety beltsand return them to their normal stowed...

Rear Seat Operation (All SplitBench and Hybrid Full Bench) Folding Rear Seat On a vehicle with a second row 60/40 split seateither side of the rear seat may be folded for addedcargo space. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety beltsstill fastened may cause damage to the seat orthe safety belts...

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 beltcannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you oryour passenger(s) a...

Your vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle yoursafety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 3-36. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, thelaw requires 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 b...

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 good driverdoes not protect you from things beyond yourcontrol, such...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the safety belt is outof the way. If a door is slammed against a safetybelt, damage can occur to both the safety belt andthe vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The v...

On the extended cab,push down on the releasebutton (A) and move theheight adjuster to thedesired position. You can move the adjuster up just by pushing up on theshoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it, tryto move it down, without squeezing the buttons for theregular and...

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 Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likely to beseriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt,and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible,below the...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shownuntil the belt is snug. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extenderon page 1-37. Make sure the release button on the buckle ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safetybelt quickly if necessary. Safety Belt Extender If the ...

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 pas...

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 in everyC...

{ 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 infantsare safer when properly restrained in a child restraintsystem or infant restraint system secured in a rearseating position. We recommend that children and child restraintsbe secured in a rear seat, including: an infant ...

Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rubagainst the vehicle’s safety belts. This may damagethese parts. If necessary, move buckled safetybelts to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety beltbuckled. This could damage the safety belt orthe seat. Unbuckle...

2. See Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (With Airbag Off Switch) on page 1-62or Securing a Child Restraint in the Right FrontSeat Position (With Passenger Sensing System)on page 1-66 or Securing a Child Restraint inthe Right Front Seat Position (Heavy Duty CrewCab Only) on...

7. If your child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions regardingthe use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors andTethers for Children (LATCH) on page 1-49 for moreinformation. 8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is se...

{ CAUTION: Children who are up against, or very close to,any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offerprotection for adults and older children, but not foryoung children and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system ...

{ CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and anairbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causingsevere injury or even death. The path of an inflatingairbag must be kept clear. Do not put anythingbetween an occupant and an airbag, and do notattac...

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

To turn the right front passenger airbag on again, insertthe ignition key into the switch, push in, and movethe switch to the on position. The right front passenger frontal airbag is now enabled(may inflate). See Airbag Off Light on page 3-38 formore information. Passenger Sensing System If the vehi...

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

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...

Programming Transmitters to theVehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle willwork. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacementcan be purchased and programmed through yourdealer/retailer. When the replacement transmitter isprogrammed to this vehicle, all remaining transmittersmus...

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote starting feature. Thisfeature allows you to start the engine from outside of thevehicle. It may also start up the vehicle’s heating orair conditioning systems and rear window defogger.Normal operation of the system will return after the keyis turne...

3. If it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat these steps, while the engine is stillrunning, to extend the engine running time by10 minutes. Remote start can be extended one time. After entering the vehicle during a remote start, insertand turn the key to RUN to drive ...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, can easilyopen the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle.When a door is locked, the handle will not openit. The chance of being thrown out of thevehicle in a crash is increased if the doors are...

This feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition. You can program this feature using the DriverInformation Center (DIC). See DELAY DOOR LOCKunder DIC Vehicle Customization (With DIC Buttons) onpage 3-76. Programmable Automatic DoorLocks Vehicles with an automatic lock/unlock feature enabl...

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

To open a rear access doorfrom the inside, the frontdoor must be opened first.Then, use the handlelocated on the inside of therear access door to open. Crew Cabs If your vehicle is a crew cab, you can open your doorsfrom the inside or outside. Your vehicle may alsohave a feature which prevents child...

Tailgate Removal The tailgate can be removed to allow for differentloading situations. Although the tailgate can be removedwithout assistance, you may want someone to assistyou with the removal to avoid possible damage tothe vehicle. On vehicles with a rear vision camera, it must bedisconnected befo...

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...

Express Down Windows Vehicles with the express down feature allow the driverand front passenger windows to be lowered withoutholding the switch. Press down fully on the windowswitch, then release, to activate the express down mode.The express down mode can be canceled at any time bypulling up on the...

Sun Visors Pull the sun visor down to block glare. Swing the sunvisor to the side to cover the side window. The passenger’s side sun visor may have a vanitymirror. Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however,they...

You should also remember that you can start yourvehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has beenset off. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: • If you do not want to activate the theft-deterrentsystem, the vehicle should be locked with thedoor key after the doors are closed. • Alwa...

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...

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...

Fast Idle System Fast Idle System with Switch If the vehicle has thisfeature it is available onlywith cruise control. Themanual fast idle switch isoperated using thecruise control buttonslocated on the left handside of the steering wheel. This system can be used to increase engine idle speedwhenever...

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

Automatic Transmission Operation If the vehicle is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-modeHybrid manual for more information. Vehicles with an automatic transmission have anelectronic shift position indicator within the instrumentpanel cluster. This display comes on when the ignitionkey is turned to the...

1 (First): For the Hydra-Matic ® 4-Speed transmission this position reduces vehicle speed even more than2 (Second) without using the brakes. You can use it onvery steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shiftlever is put in 1 (First) while the vehicle is movingforward, the transmission does not ...

To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever to M (Manual Mode). 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, located on the steering column shift lever, to select the desiredrange of gears for current driving conditions. When M (Manual Mode) is selected a number displaysnext to the M, indicat...

Turn the tow/haul mode on and off by pressing thebutton, located on the end of the shift lever. When thetow/haul is on, a light on the instrument panel cluster willcome on. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-51 for moreinformation. Also see “Tow Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer onpage 4-50 for more ...

Four-Wheel Drive If the vehicle has Four-Wheel Drive, you can send theengine’s driving power to all four wheels for extratraction. To get the most satisfaction out of Four-WheelDrive, you must be familiar with its operation. Readthe following before using Four-Wheel Drive. See theappropriate text fo...

A Four-Wheel Driveindicator light comes onwhen you shift intofour-wheel drive and thefront axle engages.See Four-Wheel-DriveLight on page 3-51. Some delay between shifting and when the indicatorlight comes on is normal. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Transfer Case Settings 2 m...

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

Electronic Transfer Case The transfer case knob islocated next to thesteering column. Use the dial to shift into and out of four-wheel drive. Recommended Transfer Case Settings Driving Conditions Transfer Case Settings 2 m 4 m 4 n N Normal YES Severe YES Extreme YES Vehicle in Tow* YES *See Recreati...

Shifting Into Two-Wheel-Drive High Turn the knob to the Two-Wheel-Drive High position.This can be done at any speed, except when shiftingfrom Four-Wheel-Drive Low. See Shifting Out ofFour-Wheel-Drive Low for more information. Shifting Into Four-Wheel Drive Low When Four-Wheel-Drive Low is engaged, v...

Shifting Out of Four-Wheel-Drive Low To shift from Four-Wheel-Drive Low to Four-Wheel-DriveHigh, or Two-Wheel-Drive High, the vehicle must bestopped or moving less than 3 mph (5 km/h) withthe transmission in N (Neutral) and the ignition inON/RUN. The preferred method for shifting out ofFour-Wheel-Dr...

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 3-42. 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 case isin N (Neutral), the...

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 ofP (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)...

{ CAUTION: Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case inN (Neutral) will allow the vehicle to roll, even if theautomatic transmission shift lever is in P (Park). So,be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not inN (Neutral). Always set the parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sur...

Cleaning the Mirror Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror. Use asoft towel dampened with water. Outside Manual Mirrors Adjust the outside mirror so that the side of the vehicleand the area behind are seen. Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damagewhen going through an automatic ...

Outside Power Mirrors Vehicles with outsidepower mirrors havecontrols located on thedriver door. 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 the outside mirror so ...

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. Fold and unfold th...

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) For vehicles with the Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist(URPA) system, it operates at speeds less than 5 mph(8 km/h), and assists the driver with parking andavoiding objects while in R (Reverse). The sensors onthe rear bumper are used to dete...

The display is located nearthe passenger side rearwindow and can be seen bylooking over your rightshoulder. 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 b...

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 in thebezel for the tailgate 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 ob...

Disconnecting the Rear Vision Camera To disconnect the camera: 1. Remove the license plate.2. Disconnect the camera connector from the chassis harness, located behind the license plate, bypressing on the release tab on the chassis harness. A. Camera connector cap tab B. Chassis harnessC. Release tab...

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 Vehicles with cupholders, have them located on andbehind the center console and in the rear seat armrest.Pull the loop down on the rear seat armrest to accessthe cupholders. Pull downward on the lid to access the cupholder...

Sunroof On vehicle with a power sliding sunroof, the ignitionneeds to be turned to RUN, or the Retained AccessoryPower (RAP) must be activated to open or close thesunroof. When RAP is active, the sunroof will work for10 minutes after the ignition is turned off, or untilthe driver’s door is opened. S...

Crew Cab If your vehicle is a crewcab, there are two sunroofswitches located in theoverhead console abovethe rearview mirror. Vent: From the closed position, press the rear of thepassenger’s side switch to vent the sunroof. To close thesunroof, press and hold the front of the passenger’sside switch....

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Instrument Panel Overview (Base/Uplevel version) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4 Instrument Panel Overview (Premium version) . . . ....

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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 Driver Information Control (DIC).To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signallever to the off po...

9 (Off): Turns the wipers off. 6 (Delay): Turn the band to adjust the delay time. The delay between wiping cycles becomes shorter asthe band is moved to the top of the lever. This canbe very useful in light rain or snow. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed. ? (High Speed): For high-speed w...

Windshield Washer { CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer untilthe windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washerfluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking yourvision. L (Washer Fluid): Push the paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunctionlever, to s...

Cruise Control { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannotdrive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use thecruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads.On such roads, fast changes in tire traction cancause excessive wheel sli...

The cruise control buttonsare located on left side ofthe steering wheel. T (On/Off): Turns the system on or off. The indicator light is on when cruise control is on and turns offwhen cruise control is off. + RES (Resume/Accelerate): Press to make thevehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set s...

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): Turns off th...

2 (Headlamps): Turns on the headlamps together with the following: • Parking Lamps • Instrument Panel Lights • Taillamps • License Plate Lamps 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 ...

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, the automatic headlampsystem turns on the headlamps at the normal brightness,along with the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps,and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will alsobe dim. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, tur...

Puddle Lamps If the vehicle has puddle lamps, they come on when theunlock button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)Transmitter is pressed. The lamps time out or turn offonce the engine is started. Fog Lamps For vehicles with fog lamps, the control is located nextto the exterior lamps control on the i...

For further information on roof mount emergency lampinstallation, please visit the GM Upfitter website atwww.gmupfitters.com or contact your dealer. If the vehicle has this button, the vehicle may have thesnow plow prep package. For further information seeAdding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment on p...

Reading Lamps For vehicles with reading lamps, they are located on theoverhead console. To turn on the reading lamps, press the button locatednext to each lamp. To turn them off, press the buttonagain. The vehicle may also have reading lamps in otherlocations. To turn the lamps on or off, press the ...

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...

Climate Controls Climate Control System(With Air Conditioning) With this system the heating, cooling, and ventilationcan be controlled. A. Fan ControlB. Temperature ControlC. Air Delivery Mode Control D. Air ConditioningE. Outside AirF. RecirculationG. Rear Window Defogger Temperature Control: Turn ...

Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with a rear window defogger, a warminggrid is used to remove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button comes on toshow that the rear window defogger is on. The rear window defogger only ...

The passenger’s temperature setting can be set tomatch the driver’s temperature setting by pressing thePASS button and turning off the PASS indicator.When the passenger’s temperature setting is setdifferent than the driver’s setting, the indicator on thePASS button illuminates and both the driver si...

Manual Operation D C (Fan Control): Press these buttons to increase or decrease the fan speed. Pressing either fan button while in automatic controlplaces the fan under manual control. The fan settingremains displayed and the AUTO light turns off. The airdelivery mode remains under automatic control...

The climate control system uses the information fromthese sensors to maintain your comfort setting byadjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, and theair delivery mode. The system may also supplycooler air to the side of the vehicle facing the sun.The recirculation mode will also be used as neede...

Speedometer and Odometer The speedometer shows the vehicle 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). Engine Hour Meter Display The Driver Informati...

Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light When the engine is started, a chime sounds forseveral seconds to remind a driver to fasten the safetybelt, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled. The safety belt light comeson and stays on forseveral seconds, thenflashes for several more. T...

Airbag Readiness Light The system checks the airbag’s electrical system forpossible malfunctions. If the light stays on it indicatesthere is an electrical problem. The system checkincludes the airbag sensor, the pretensioners, the airbagmodules, the wiring and the crash sensing anddiagnostic module....

Airbag Off Light If the vehicle has an airbag on-off switch, it also hasa passenger airbag status indicator located in theoverhead console. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for onand off, will light for several seconds as a system...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator If the vehicle has the passenger sensing system,the overhead console will have a passenger airbagstatus indicator. See Passenger Sensing Systemon page 1-84 for important safety information. When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag statusindicator will light...

Charging System Light This light comes on brieflywhen the ignition key isturned to START, butthe engine is not running,as a check to show itis working. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by yourdealer/retailer. The light should go out once the engine starts. If itstays on, or comes on while d...

Readings outside the normal operating range can alsooccur when a large number of electrical accessoriesare operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idlingfor an extended period. This condition is normalsince the charging system is not able to provide fullpower at engine idle. As engine speeds...

Tire Pressure Light For vehicles with a tirepressure monitoringsystem, this light comes onbriefly when the engineis started. It provides information about tire pressures and theTire Pressure Monitoring System. When the Light is On Steady This indicates that one or more of the tires is significantlyu...

A reading outside the normal operating range can becaused by a dangerously low oil level or someother problem causing low oil pressure. Check thevehicle’s oil as soon as possible. See “OIL PRESSURELOW” under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-66and Engine Oil on page 5-15. { CAUTION: Do not keep dr...

Four-Wheel-Drive Light The four-wheel-drive lightcomes on when a vehiclewith a manual transfercase is shifted intofour-wheel drive and thefront axle engages. Some delay between the shifting and the light comingon is normal. See Four-Wheel Drive on page 2-36 for moreinformation. Tow/Haul Mode Light T...

When the fuel tank is low the FUEL LEVEL LOWmessage appears. See DIC Warnings and Messageson page 3-66 for more information. Here are some situations owners can experience withthe fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with thefuel gage. • At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off beforethe g...

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 ...

Transmission Temperature Press the trip/fuel button until TRANS TEMP displays.This display shows the temperature of the automatictransmission fluid in either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) ordegrees Celsius (°C). Blank Display This display shows no information. Vehicle Information Menu Items T (Vehicle Inf...

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

Trip Odometer Reset Stem Menu Items Odometer Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETERdisplays. This display shows the distance the vehiclehas been driven in either miles (mi) or kilometers (km). Engine Hours To display the ENGINE HOURS, place the ignition inLOCK/OFF or ACC/ACCESSORY, then p...

Language This display allows you to select the language in whichthe DIC messages will appear. To select a language: 1. Press the trip odometer reset stem until ODOMETER displays. 2. While in the ODOMETER display, press and hold the trip odometer reset stem for three seconds untilthe currently set la...

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...

Loading the Vehicle on page 4-32, and Inflation - TirePressure on page 5-73. The DIC also shows thetire pressure values. See “DIC Operation and Displays(With DIC Buttons)” earlier in this section. If the tirepressure is low, the low tire pressure warning lightcomes on. See Tire Pressure Light on pag...

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE This message displays when ice conditions are possible. LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN (Crew Cab) This message displays and a chime sounds if the driverside rear door is not fully closed and the vehicle isshifted out of P (Park). Stop and turn off the vehicle,check the door for obs...

DIC Vehicle Customization(With DIC Buttons) Your vehicle may have customization capabilities thatallow you to program certain features to one preferredsetting. Customization features can only be programmedto one setting on the vehicle and cannot be programmedto a preferred setting for two different ...

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.Press the set/reset button once to access the settingsfor this feature. Then press the customization button...

AUTO DOOR UNLOCK This feature allows you to select whether or not to turn offthe automatic door unlocking feature. It also allows you toselect which doors and when the doors will automaticallyunlock. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks onpage 2-10 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 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.Then press the customization button to scroll throughthe following 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 AM-FM Radio with Optional CD Player If the 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. To set the clock: 1. Press the H button until the...

Changing the Time and Date DefaultSettings To change the time default setting from 12 hours to24 hours or change the date default setting frommonth/day/year to day/month/year. To change the time or date default settings: 1. Press the H button and then the pushbutton located under the forward arrow t...

Radios with CD and DVD Radios with CD and DVD have a Bose ® Surround Sound System. Some of its features are explainedlater in 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) ...

H (Clock) (AM-FM Radio): The radio may have a clock button for setting the time. With this type of radio,the clock can be set with either the radio turned onor off. See Setting the Clock on page 3-86 for moreinformation. Speed Compensated Volume (SCV): Radios withSpeed Compensated Volume (SCV) autom...

4 (Information) (XM Satellite Radio Service, MP3, and RDS Features): Press to switch the display betweenthe radio station frequency and the time. When theignition 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...

Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has beencalibrated for the vehicle from the factory. If CalibrationError displays, it means that the radio has not beenconfigured properly for the vehicle and it must bereturned to your dealer/retailer for service. Locked or Loc: One of these messag...

If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in theplayer it stays in the player. When the ignition or radiois turned on, the CD starts to play where it stopped,if it was the last selected audio source. When the CD is inserted, the CD symbol displays.As each new track starts to play, the track n...

Care of the 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 instead. The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised, ...

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 the track or chapter number displays when adisc is in either slot. Press this button again andthe system automatically searches for an auxiliary inpu...

Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Radios with a Single CD player or a Six-Disc CD playerhas the capability of playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RWdisc. For more information on how to play an MP3 CD-Ror CD-RW disc, see “Using an MP3” in the index. Playing an MP3/WMA CD-R orCD-RW Disc Radios with CD and DVD h...

Using the DVD Player The DVD player is controlled by the buttons on theremote control, or by the RSA system, or by the buttonson the radio faceplate. See “Remote Control”, underRear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System on page 3-129and Rear Seat Audio (RSA) on page 3-138 for moreinformation. The DVD play...

DVD-A (Audio) Display Buttons Once a DVD-A is inserted, radio display menu showsseveral tag options for DVD playing. Press thepushbuttons located under any desired tag optionduring DVD playback. See the tag options listed after,for more information. The rear seat operator can navigate the DVD-A menu...

Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a DVD without turning off the system,press the c button on the remote control, or press the pushbutton located under the stop or the play/pausesymbol tags displayed on the radio. If the radio head issourced to something other than DVD-V, press theDVD/CD...

Using the Auxiliary Input Jack The radio system has an auxiliary input jack located onthe lower right side of the faceplate. This is not anaudio output; do not plug the headphone set into thefront auxiliary input jack. An external audio device suchas an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD player,e...

Playlists can be changed by using the S c (previous) and c T (next) folder buttons, the f knob, or the © SEEK ¨ arrows. MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that have been recorded without using file folders can be played.If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more than the maximumof 50 folders, 15 playlists, and 512 folders and...

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 belowthe back label to return to the main music navigatorscreen. Now the album name is displayed on th...

BAND: Press this button to listen to the radio when aCD or a DVD is playing. The CD or DVD remains insidethe radio for future listening or viewing entertainment. DVD/CD AUX (Auxiliary): Press this button tocycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listening tothe radio. The DVD/CD text label and a me...

No Title Info: No song title information is available atthis time on this channel. The system is working properly. No CAT Info: No category information is available at thistime on this channel. The system is working properly. No Information: No text or informational messages areavailable at this tim...

Linking to a Different Phone 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 “Change phone”. The system responds with “Please wait while I search for other phones”. •...

Deleting Name Tags The system uses the following commands to deletename tags: • Delete • Delete all name tags Using the Delete Command The delete command allows specific name tags tobe deleted. To use the delete command: 1. Press and hold b g for two seconds. The system responds with “Ready” followe...

3. Say the name tag of the person to call. • If the system clearly recognizes the name tag itresponds with “OK, calling, <name tag>” and dialsthe number. • If the system is unsure it recognizes the rightname tag, it confirms the name tag followed by atone. If the name tag is correct, say “Yes”...

Three-Way Calling Three-Way Calling must be supported on the Bluetoothphone and enabled by the wireless service carrierto work. 1. While on a call press b g . The system responds with “Ready” followed by a tone. 2. Say “Three-way call”. The system responds with “Three-way call, please say dial or ca...

To Transfer Audio to the In-VehicleBluetooth System The cellular phone must be paired and connected withthe Bluetooth system before a call can be transferred.The connection process can take up to two minutes afterthe key is turned to the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORYposition. During a call with the audio ...

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 video screen, while Channel 2 isdedicated to RSA selections. These headphones canused to listen to the radio, CDs, DVDs, MP3s, DVDAs,any auxiliary source connected to A/V jack...

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

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

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

Problem Recommended Action Sometimes the wirelessheadphone audio cuts outor buzzes. Check for obstructions,low batteries, receptionrange, and interferencefrom cellular telephonetowers or by using acellular telephone inthe vehicle.Check that theheadphones are oncorrectly using the L (left)and R (righ...

While a DVD video menu is being displayed, presseither seek arrow to perform a cursor up or down on themenu. Hold either seek arrow to perform a cursor leftor right on the menu. PROG (Program): Press this button to go to the nextpreset radio station or channel set on the main radio.This function is ...

b g (Mute/Push to Talk): Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again to turn the sound on. For vehicles with OnStar ® or Bluetooth ® systems press and hold b g for longer than two seconds to interact with those systems. See OnStar ® System on page 2-71 and Bluetooth ® on page 3-118 in th...

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio receptionfrom coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguous United States,and in Canada. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills caninterfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound tofade in and out. In addition, traveling or...

Drunk Driving { CAUTION: Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness, andjudgment can be affected by even a small amountof alcohol. You can have a serious — or evenfatal — collision if you drive after drinking. Do notdrink and drive or ride with a driver who...

Antilock Brake System (ABS) This vehicle has the Antilock Brake System (ABS), anadvanced electronic braking system that helps prevent abraking 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 test is...

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 (Except With 4.3L V6 Engine) If this vehicle has StabiliTrak ® , it also has a Brake Assist feature designed to assist the driver ...

TCS and StabiliTrak can be turned on by pressing andreleasing the StabiliTrak button if not automaticallyshut off for any other reason. When TCS or StabiliTrak is turned off, the StabiliTraklight and the appropriate message will be displayedon the DIC to warn the driver. The vehicle will still haveb...

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 andfind a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenlypulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out frombetween parked cars and stops right in front of you.These problems 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 the verytime you need special alertness and driving skills, yourreflexes, perceptions, and judgment can be affected byeven a small amount of alcohol. You could have aserious — 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...

Surface Obstacles: Unseen or hidden obstacles canbe hazardous. A rock, log, hole, rut, or bump can startleyou if you are not prepared for them. Often theseobstacles are hidden by grass, bushes, snow, or eventhe rise and fall of the terrain itself. Some things to consider: • Is the path ahead clear? ...

Approaching a Hill When you approach a hill, decide if it is too steep toclimb, descend, or cross. Steepness can be hardto judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may bea smooth, constant incline with only a small change inelevation where you can easily see all the way tothe top. On a large ...

Things not to do if the vehicle stalls, or is about to stall,when going up a hill: • Never attempt to prevent a stall by shifting intoN (Neutral) to rev-up the engine and regain forwardmomentum. This will not work. The vehicle canroll backward very quickly and could go outof control. • Never try to ...

Driving Across an Incline An off-road trail will probably go across the incline ofa hill. To decide whether to try to drive across theincline, consider the following: { CAUTION: Driving across an incline that is too steep willmake your vehicle roll over. You could beseriously injured or killed. If y...

Stalling on an Incline { CAUTION: Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehiclestopped across an incline is dangerous. If thevehicle rolls over, you could be crushed or killed.Always get out on the uphill (high) side of thevehicle and stay well clear of the rollover path. If the vehicle stalls...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving becausesome drivers are likely to be impaired — by alcohol ordrugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue. Night driving tips include: • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Reduce headlamp glare by adjusting the insider...

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water can build up underyour vehicle’s tires so they actually ride on thewater. This can happen if the road is wet enough andyou are going fast enough. When your vehicle ishydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. There is no hard and fast rule ...

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 the vehicle serviced and in good shape. • Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, coolingsystem, and transmission. • Going do...

Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice Drive carefully when there is snow or ice between thetires and the road, creating less traction or grip. Wet icecan occur at about 32°F (0°C) when freezing rainbegins to fall, resulting in even less traction. Avoiddriving on wet ice or in freezing rain until roa...

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 4-30. 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 weight yourvehicle 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 5-64 and Inflation - Tire Pressureon page 5-73. There is also important loading information ...

The Certification/Tire label also tells you themaximum weights for the front and rear axles,called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To findout the actual loads on your front and rearaxles, you need to go to a weigh station andweigh your vehicle. Your dealer can help you withthis. Be sure to spread o...

Keep in mind that reserve capacity numbers areintended as a guide when selecting the amount ofequipment or cargo your truck can carry. If youare unsure of your vehicle’s front, rear, or totalweight, go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle.Your dealer/retailer can also help you with this. The to...

Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab We are aware that some vehicle owners might considerhaving the pickup box removed and a commercial orrecreational body installed. Owners should be awarethat, as manufactured, there are differences between achassis cab and a pickup with the box removed whichcould affe...

Dinghy Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Notice: If the vehicle is towed with all four wheelson the ground, the drivetrain components couldbe damaged. The repairs would not be covered bythe vehicle warranty. Do not tow the vehicle withall four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not ...

{ 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 be injured. Make sure the parkingbrake is firmly set before the transfer case isshifted to N (Neutral). 4. Shift the transfer...

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 ...

Notice: Pulling a trailer improperly can damage thevehicle and result in costly repairs not coveredby the vehicle warranty. To pull a trailer correctly,follow the advice in this section and see yourdealer/retailer for important information abouttowing a trailer with the vehicle. To identify the trai...

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how the rig is used. For example, speed,altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how muchthe vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. It candepend on any special equipment on the vehicle, andthe amount of tongue...

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weightto measure because it affects the total gross weight of thevehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes thecurb weight of the vehicle, any cargo carried in it, and thepeople who will be riding in the vehicle. I...

If a step-bumper hitch will be used, the bumper couldbe damaged in sharp turns. Make sure there isample room when turning to avoid contact between thetrailer and the bumper. If the loaded trailer being pulled will weigh more than5,000 lbs (2 270 kg), be sure to use a properly mountedweight-distribut...

Safety Chains Always attach chains between the vehicle and thetrailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue ofthe trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting theroad if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructionsabout safety chains may be provided by the hitchmanufacturer or by the ...

Tow/Haul is designed to be most effective when thevehicle and trailer combined weight is at least 75 percentof the vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR).See “Weight of the Trailer” later in the section. Tow/Haulis most useful under the following driving conditions: • When pulling a heavy tra...

Integrated Trailer Brake Control System The vehicle may have anIntegrated Trailer BrakeControl (ITBC) system forelectric trailer brakes. This symbol is located on the Trailer Brake ControlPanel on vehicles with an Integrated Trailer BrakeControl System. The power output to the trailer brakesis based...

CAUTION: (Continued) with surge, air or electric-over-hydraulic trailerbrake systems. To determine the type of brakeson the trailer and the availability of controllers,check with your trailer manufacturer ordealer/retailer. When trailering, make sure of the following: • The ITBC system is used only ...

Trailer Brake DIC Display Page The ITBC system displays messages into the vehicle’sDriver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Warningsand Messages on page 3-66 for more information. The display page indicates Trailer Gain setting, poweroutput to the electric trailer brakes, trailer connection andsyste...

hold a gain button to cause the Trailer Gain tocontinuously adjust. To turn the output to the trailer off,adjust the Trailer Gain setting to 0.0 (zero). 0.0 (zero) gain is the factory default setting. To properlyadjust trailer gain, see the Trailer Gain AdjustmentProcedure later in this section. TRA...

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 bebriefly displayed when a trailer with electric brakes isfirst connected to the vehicle. ...

SERVICE TRAILER BRAKE SYSTEM – This messagewill be displayed when there is a problem with theITBC system. If this message persists over multipleignition cycles there is a problem with the ITBC system.Take the vehicle to an authorized GM dealer to havethe ITBC system diagnosed and repaired. If either...

Parking on Hills { CAUTION: Parking the vehicle on a hill with the trailerattached can be dangerous. If something goeswrong, the rig could start to move. People can beinjured, and both the vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. When possible, always park the rig on aflat surface. If parking the rig ...

Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal while you: • Start the engine • Shift into a gear • Release the parking brake 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks. Maintenance W...

Camper/Fifth-Wheel Trailer Wiring Package The seven-wire camper harness is located under thefront edge of the pickup box on the drivers side ofthe vehicle, attached to the frame bracket. A connectormust be added to the wiring harness which connectsto the camper. The harness contains the following ca...

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 behind the steering columnfor the trailer brake controller. The harne...

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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...

This vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting todo your own service work, see Servicing YourAirbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-90. Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileageand the date of any service work performed. SeeMaintenance Record on page 6-19. Adding Equipment to the O...

At a minimum, E85 should meet ASTMSpecification D 5798. By definition, this means thatfuel labeled E85 will have an ethanol content between70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank with fuel mixtures thatdo not meet ASTM specifications can affect driveabilityand could cause the malfunction indicator lamp t...

Filling the Tank If the vehicle has the DURAMAX Diesel engine, see theDURAMAX Diesel manual for more information. { 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...

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 left ofthe brake pedal. 2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and locate the secondary hood release. This is located under thehood, near the center of the grille. 3. Push the secondary ho...

Engine Compartment Overview If the vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. When you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.3L, 4.8L, 6.0L and 6.2L similar), this 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 5-28. C. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 5-44. D. Battery on page 5-43. E. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 5-15. F. Automatic Tran...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the cross-hatched area at the tip of thedipstick, add at least one quart/liter of the recommendedoil. This section explains what kind of oil to use. Forengine oil crankcase capacity, see Capacities andSpecifications on page 5-129. 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...

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to changethe engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Wheneverthe oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculatewhen the next oil change is required. If a situation occurswhere the oil is changed prior to a CH...

When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change after each50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. See ScheduledMaintenance (Gasoline Engine) on page 6-4 for moreinformation. If driving on dusty/dirty conditi...

How to Check Automatic TransmissionFluid Because this operation can be a little difficult, you maychoose to have this done at the dealer/retailer servicedepartment. If you do it yourself, be sure to follow all the instructionshere or you could get a false reading on the dipstick. Notice: Too much or...

Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps: 1. Locate the transmission dipstick handle with thisgraphic which is locatedat the rear of the enginecompartment, on thepassenger side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14for more information on location. 2. Flip the h...

Cold Check Procedure Use this procedure only as a reference to determine ifthe transmission has enough fluid to be operated safelyuntil a hot check procedure can be made. The hot checkprocedure is the most accurate method to check thefluid level. Perform the hot check procedure at the firstopportuni...

Hot Check Procedure Use this procedure to check the transmission fluid levelwhen the transmission fluid temperature is between160°F and 200°F (71°C and 93°C). The hot check is the most accurate method to check thefluid level. The hot check should be performed at the firstopportunity in order to veri...

Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using theprocedure described previously. Consistency (repeatablereadings) is important to maintaining proper fluidlevel. If readings are still inconsistent, contact yourdealer/retailer. Cooling System If your vehicle has the DURAMAX...

{ CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan can start even whenthe engine is not running. To avoid injury, alwayskeep hands, clothing, and tools away from anyengine cooling fan. { CAUTION: Heater and radiator hoses, and other engine parts,can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, youcan be burned...

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 coolant surge tank is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger side of the vehicle.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-14 formore information on location. The vehicle must be on a level surface when checkingthe coolant level. Check to see if coolant is visible in ...

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture to the FULL COLD mark. 4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the engine coolanttemperature gage indicates approximately195°F (90°C). By this time, the coolant level inside the coolantsurge tank ma...

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

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 or youhear an unusual noise. A fluid loss in this system couldindicat...

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 against freezingin an area where the temperature may fall below 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 the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level inthe reservoir might go down: • The brake fluid level goes down because of normalb...

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 is a Two-mode Hybrid, see the Two-modeHybrid manual for more information. 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: B...

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

How to Check Lubricant A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug Electric Shift Transfer Case Manual Shift Transfer Case 5-51

A. Fill Plug B. Drain Plug To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on alevel surface. If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole,located on the transfer case, you will need to add somelubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise the level to thebottom of the filler plug hole. Use...

What to Use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine whatkind of lubricant to use. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants on page 6-15. Noise Control System Tampering with Noise ControlSystem Prohibited The following information relates to compliance withfederal noise emission standards for vehi...

Fan and Drive: • Removal of fan clutch, if the vehicle has one, orrendering clutch inoperative. • Removal of the fan shroud, if the vehicle has one. Air Intake: • Removal of the air cleaner silencer. • Modification of the air cleaner. Exhaust: • Removal of the muffler and/or resonator. • Removal of ...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-63. 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 ...

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wearor cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance (GasolineEngine) on page 6-4 for more information on wiper bladeinspection. Replacement blades come in different types and areremoved in different ways. Here is how to removet...

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, ...

(E) Tire Identification Number (TIN) : The letters and numbers following DOT code are the TireIdentification Number (TIN). The TIN shows themanufacturer and plant code, tire size, and date thetire was manufactured. The TIN is molded onto bothsides of the tire, although only one side may havethe date...

(D) Construction Code : A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire. Theletter R means radial ply construction; the letter Dmeans diagonal or bias ply construction; and theletter B means belted-bias ply 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 is not. 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 tiresmay look properly inflated even when they’reunderinflated. Check the tire’s inflation pressurewhen the tires are cold. Cold means your veh...

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS). The TPMS is designed to warn the driver whena low tire pressure condition exists. TPMS sensors aremounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excludingthe spare tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensorsmonitor...

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 for theremainder of the ignition cycle. A DIC warning mes...

TPMS Sensor Matching Process Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code. Anytime you rotate your vehicle’s tires or replace one or moreof the TPMS sensors, the identification codes will need tobe matched to the new tire/wheel position. The sensorsare matched to the tire/wheel positions in the...

5. Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem. Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing ordecreasing the tire’s air pressure for five seconds,or until a horn chirp sounds. The horn chirp, whichmay take up to 30 seconds to sound, confirms thatthe sensor identification code has been matched tothis tir...

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 have only1/16 inch (1....

Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for yourvehicle. The original equipment tires installed on yourvehicle, when it was new, were designed to meet GeneralMotors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPCspec) system rating. If you need replacement tires,GM strongly recomme...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating basedon the wear rate of the tire when tested undercontrolled conditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tire graded 150 wouldwear one and a half (1.5) times as well on thegovernment course as a tire graded 100. Therelative p...

CAUTION: (Continued) lose control. You could have a collision in whichyou or others could be injured. Always use thecorrect wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel nuts forreplacement. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problemswith bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer orodometer calibration, headlamp...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has dual wheels or P265/65R18,P275/55R20 or LT265/70R17 size tires, do notuse tire chains. They can damage your vehiclebecause there is not enough clearance. Tirechains used on a vehicle without the properamount of clearance can cause damage to thebrakes, suspe...

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 damage bydriving slowly to a level place. Turn on the hazardwarning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers onpage 3-8. { CAUTION: Changing a tire can be dangerous. The vehiclecan slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you orot...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B. Tool KitC. Wheel Blocks D. JackE. Jack KnobF. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks A. Wing Nut Retaining Tool Kit B. Tool KitC. Wheel Blocks D. JackE. Jack KnobF. Wing Nut Retaining Wheel Blocks Crew Cab Regular Cab 5-93

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

Spare Tire Your vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated spare tire.A spare tire may lose air over time, so check its inflationpressure regularly. See Inflation - Tire Pressure onpage 5-73 and Loading the Vehicle on page 4-32 forinformation regarding proper tire inflation and loadingyour vehicle. For...

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

If any of the soil remains, a commercial fabric cleaneror spot lifter may be necessary. When a commercialupholstery cleaner or spot lifter is to be used, test a smallhidden area for colorfastness first. If the locally cleanedarea gives any impression that a ring formation mayresult, clean the entire...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. It may severelyweaken them. In a crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will mak...

Dry the finish with a soft, clean chamois or an all-cottontowel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting. High pressure car washes may cause water to enter thevehicle. Avoid using high pressure washes closerthan 12 inches (30 cm) to the surface of the vehicle.Use of power washers exceeding 1,20...

Windshield and Wiper Blades Clean the outside of the windshield with glass cleaner. Clean the rubber blades using a lint free cloth or papertowel soaked with windshield washer fluid or a milddetergent. Wash the windshield thoroughly whencleaning the blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildupof veh...

The surface of these wheels is similar to the paintedsurface of the vehicle. Do not use strong soaps,chemicals, abrasive polishes, abrasive cleaners, cleanerswith acid, or abrasive cleaning brushes on them becausethey could damage the surface. Do not use chrome polishon aluminum wheels. Notice: Usin...

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for the vehicle. It appears on aplate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on thedriver side. It can be seen through the windshield fromoutside the vehicle. The VIN also appears on theCertification/Tire a...

Fuses Usage 24 Cooled Seats 25 Driver Seat Module, RemoteKeyless Entry System 26 Driver Power Door Lock (UnlockFeature) Circuit Breaker Usage LT DR Driver Side Power Window CircuitBreaker Harness Connector Usage LT DR Driver Door Harness Connection BODY Harness Connector BODY Harness Connector Cente...

Harness Connector Usage HEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3 HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2 HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1 SEO/UPFITTER Special Equipment Option UpfitterHarness Connector Circuit Breaker Usage CB1 Passenger Side Power WindowCircuit Breaker CB2 Passenger Sea...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants on page 6-15 for more information. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® Diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. Application C...

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 4.3L V6 X Automatic 0.060 in (1.52 mm) 4.8L V8 C Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuel withActive Fuel Management™(Iron Block) 0 Automatic 0.040 in (1.01 mm) 5.3L V8 Flexible Fuelwith Active Fuel Management™(Aluminum Bloc...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction This maintenance section applies to vehicles with agasoline engine. For diesel engine vehicles, seethe maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAXDiesel manual. Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level andchange as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protec...

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 few timesa week. Or you might drive long distances all thetime in very hot, dusty weather. You might use thevehicle ...

Scheduled Maintenance Service Maintenance I Maintenance II Change engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil on page 5-15. Reset oil lifesystem. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-18. An Emission ControlService. • • Allison Transmission ® only: Replace external transmission filter at the first maintena...

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

Maintenance Footnotes This maintenance section applies to vehicles with agasoline engine. For diesel engine vehicles, seethe maintenance schedule section in the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual. † The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or theCalifornia Air Resources Board has determined that thefailure to ...

(n) Vehicles with diesel engine or with GVWR above10,000 lbs (4 536 kg) only: Inspect shields for damage orlooseness. Adjust or replace as required. This is aNoise Emission Control Service. Applicable to vehiclessold in the United States and recommended forvehicles sold in Canada. (p) If driving reg...

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshieldwasher fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid ifnecessary. At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Inspect the vehicle’s tires and make sure they areinflated to the correct pressures. Do not forget to c...

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System 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. It should be parked on alevel surf...

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission P (Park) MechanismCheck { CAUTION: When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldbegin to move. You or others could be injured andproperty could be damaged. Make sure there isroom in front of the vehicle in case it begins to roll.Be ready to apply the regula...

Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer/retailer. If your vehicle has the DURAMAX ® diesel engine, see the DURAMAX ® Diesel manual for more information. 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 Engines V8 Engines 6-18

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and thetype of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 6-2. Any additionalinformation from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-11 can be...

Customer Assistance and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-2Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-5Customer 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,and more • 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: 1-800-8...

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...

Calling for Assistance When calling Roadside Assistance, have the followinginformation ready: • Your name, home address, and home telephonenumber • Telephone number of your location • Location of the vehicle • Model, year, color, and license plate number of thevehicle • Odometer reading, Vehicle Ide...

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 2-71 in this manual for more information. Navigation System If your vehicle has a navigation system,...