The 2003 ChevroletAvalancheOwnerManual Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-i Front Seats ............................................... 1-2 Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8 Safety Belts ............................................. 1-10 ....................................... 1-32 Child Restraints Air Bag Systems ...................................... 1-52 ............................ 1-66 RestraintSystemCheck 2-1 Features and Controls ...................
Canadian Owners You can obtain a French copy of this manual from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem are registered trademarks and the name AVALANCHE is a trademark of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice.
You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do this” or “Don’t let this happen.” Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. I Thesemean ti s somet _ _ _ _ lg L i t could hurt you or otherpeople. I I In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Also, in this book you will find these notices: Your vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING A (""", MASTER \ MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS PULL BELT AVO ID SPARKS OR FLAMES COMPLETELY rHEN SECURE CHILD SEAT '\I/' POWER WINDOW ~ ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TURN SIGNALS FASTEN SEAT BELTS CAUSTIC SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY ~ LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTS TO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOTTWISTSAFETY BELT WHENAlTACHlNG rh ENGI
Section Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ...................................................... 1-2 Manual Passenger Seat ..................................1-2 ................................................. -1-2 Power .................................. ...... 1-3 Power Lumbar Heated Seats ................................................. 1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ........................................ 1-5 Head Restraints ............................................. 1-7 1-8 Rear Seats ..........
Front Seats Power Seats Manual Passenger Seat If your vehicle has a manual front passenger split bench seat, you can adjust it with this lever located at the front of the seat. Lift the lever at the front of the seat to unlock it. Using your body, slide the seat to where you want it. Then, release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure that the seat is locked into place.
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the whole control toward the front or toward the rear of the vehicle. * Moving the whole control up or down raises or lowers the entire seat cushion. Vertical Control: If your vehicle has power reclining seats, you can use the vertical control to adjust the angle of the seatback. Move the reclining front seatback rearward or forward by moving the control toward the rear or toward the front of the vehicle.
You can also reshape the back wing area of the lower seatback. To increase support in the wing area of the lower seatback, press and hold the top of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. To decrease support in the wing area of the lower seatback, press and hold the bottom of the control. Let go of the control when the lower seatback reaches the desired level of support. Heated Seats a -- Your vehicle may have heated front seats.
The low setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes. Reclining Seatbacks To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the seatback button will glowto designate that only the seatback is being heated.
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job. In a crash, you could go intoit, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt couldgo up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Head Restraints Adjust your head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. The rear seat head restraints in your vehicle are adjustable. They work the same as the front seat head restraints.
Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation The rear seat is a 60/40 split rear seat that can be folded to give you more cargo space and access to the folding midgate. See Midgate on page 2-12 for more information on operation of the folding midgate. To fold either side of the seat do the following: 1. Push the rear head restraints all the way down. 2. Pull the seat loop located where the seatback and seat cushion meet. The seat will release and allow you to tilt it toward the front of the vehicle. 3.
If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sureit is locked. A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.
Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. m Dc.. t let a--=one ride wher - .le or -..e can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected fromit. You can be seriously injured or killed.
You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.
The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it couldbe the windshield... or the instrument panel...
0:Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt? A: You could be - whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop.
Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts - not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 1-32 or lnfants and Young Children on page 1-34. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position.
5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest.
Q: What’s wrong with this? c -r i 1- t -1.. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection this way. 1-18 I You ca,. 3e serioL,,y hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.
Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if your be s buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 A: The belt is over an armrest. 1-20 You ca.. Je seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest like this.The belt would be much too high.In a crash, you can slide under the belt. The belt force would then be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries.Be sure the belt goes under the armrests.
Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if youwear the shoulder belt under yourarm. In a crash, your body would movetoo far forward, which would increase the chanceof head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much forceto the ribs, which aren’t as strongas shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times.
Q: What’s wrong with this? You can be seriousl, mjured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it. L I I I I I I I I A: The belt is twisted across the body.
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Center Passenger Position Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 7-16.
Lap Belt To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Whenyousit in acenter front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make thebeltlonger,tiltthe latch plate and pull it along the belt. Buckle, position and release it the sameway asthe lap part of a lap-shoulder belt, If the belt isn’t long 1-31.
Rear Seat Passengers Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeited people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts.
Lap-Shoulder Belt Here's how to wear a lap-shoulder belt properly. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 1-31. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don't let it get twisted. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. 3.
I You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body. The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries.
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any GM dealer. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide available for each outside passenger position in the rear seat.
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Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit.
Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: If possible, an older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash.
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child isso small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child's face or neck? A: If the child is sitting in a rear seat outside position, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. See Rear Safety Belt Comfot? Guides for Children and Small Adults on page 7-29.If the child is sitting in the center position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle.
this way, in a crash the child might A d e under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. I Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. Infants and Young Children 111 Never do this.
People should never hold a baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy it is not possible to holdit. For example, in a crash at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-lb. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on a person’s arms. A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint.
Children who are up against,or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them. Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint systemcan provide.
For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts are designed.
Child Restraint Systems An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraintsystemdesigned to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface. Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the vehicle. 1-38 A rear-facing infant seat (8)provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and,in a crash, acts to keep theinfantpositioned in therestraint.
A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for the child’s body with theharness and also sometimes with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window.
Q: How do child restraints work? A: A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position children. A built-in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on child restraint system is a portable one, which is purchased by the vehicle’s owner. For many years, add-on child restraints have used the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce the chance of injury, the child also has to be secured within the restraint.
Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. General Motors, therefore, recommends that chiid restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear-facing infant seat, a child riding in a forward-facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat.
Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it. Top Strap Some child restraints have a top strap, or “top tether”. It can help restrain the child restraint during a collision. For it to work, a top strap must be properly anchored to the vehicle.
Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child restraint manufacturer’s instructions say. An anchor loop bracket for a top strap is located on the back of the rear seat frame above the floor for each rear seating position. In order to get to the brackets, you’ll have to fold the rear seatback(s). Top Strap Anchor Location See Rear Seat Operation on page 7-8for information on folding the rear seatbacks.
In order to use the system, you need either a forward-facing child restraint that has attaching points (B) at its base and a top tether anchor (C), or a rear-facing child restraint that has attaching points (El), as shown here. With this system, use the LATCH system instead of the vehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position i If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Make sure that a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the vehicle’s safety belts to secure the restraint.
3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-46 4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position 5. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. This is because the back of the rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat unless the air bagis off. Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing child restraint.
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger’s air bag inflates. Thisis because the back of therear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. Be sure the air bag isoff before using a rear-facing child restraint in the right front seat position.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-50 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. 8. If your vehicle has the passenger sensing system and you’re using a rear-facing child restraint in this seat, check to be sure the right front passenger’s frontal air bag is off before you begin to drive. If the air bag has been turned off the off indicator will light and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START. If the on indicator is lit, the passenger‘s frontal air bag has not been turned off.
Air Bag Systems This part explains the frontal and side impact air bag systems. If your vehicle has a side impact air bag for the right front passenger, the words AIR BAG will appear on the air bag covering on the side of the right front passenger’s seatback closest to the door. Your vehicle has air bags - a frontal air bag for the driver and another frontal air bag for the right front passenger. Your vehicle may also have a side impact air bag.
Here are the most important things to know about the air bag systems: on in model e to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle. They aren’t designed to inflate in frontal, in rollover or in rear crashes. ~ You can be severely il red or killed in a crash if you aren’t wearing your safety belt- even if you have air bags. Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-32 for more information. Anyone who isup against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for adults,but not for young children and infants. Neither the vehicle’s safety belt system nor its air bag system is designed for them.
If something is between anoccub-.rt a,.- an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating air bag must be keptclear. Don’t put anything between an occupant and an air bag, and don’t attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on ornear any other air bag covering. Don’t let seat covers block the inflation path of a side impact airbag.
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? Frontal Air Bags The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontal air bags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they are designed to inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” In addition, your vehicle has “dual stage” frontal air bags, which adjust the amount of restraint according to crash severity. For moderate frontal impacts, these air bags inflate at a level less than full deployment.
Air Bag Systems How Does an Air Bag Restrain? In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. For frontal air bags, inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near-frontal impacts. For side impact air bags, inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact.
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module will be hot for a short time. These components include the steering wheel hubfor the driver’s frontal air bag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag, windshields are broken by vehicle deformation. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Air bags are designed to inflate only once. After an air bag inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include air bag modules and possibly other parts.
Passenger Sensing System If your rearview mirror has one of the indicators pictured in the following illustrations, your vehicle has a passenger sensing system. The indicator will be visibie when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off, will be visible on the rearview mirror during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the word ON or the word OFF, or the symbol for on or the symbol for off will be visible.
Never put a child in a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger seatunless your vehicle has the passenger sensing systemand the passenger air bag status indicatorshows off.
The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger’s frontal air bag when a rear facing infant seat, a forward-facing child restraint or a booster seat is detected. If the child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit, turn the vehicie off, remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer’s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1-48 of this manual.
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced. There air bag system parts in several places around your vehicle. You don’t wantthe system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Informa tion on page 7-1 1.
Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for anyother loose or damagedsafety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep asafety belt system fromdoing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Section 2 Features and Controls Keys .................................................. ....-2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ..................... 2.4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...........2.5 Doors and Locks ............................................. 2.7 Door Locks .................... .................2.7 Power Door Locks .......................................... 2.8 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2.8 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................ 2.
Section 2 Features and Controls HomeLink@Transmitter ................................ .-2-55 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ........ . .2.55 Storage Areas ................................ .......... ..2.59 Glove Box ................................... .......... .-2-59 Center Overhead Console .............. .......... . .2.59 Front Armrest Storage Area ........... .......... ..2.59 Center Console Storage Area ......... .......... ..2.59 Luggage Carrier ........................... ............ ..2.
Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with children.
Your vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, all door locks, tailgate and side storage boxes. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
e Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2-4. If you are still having trouble, see your dealer or a qualified technician for service. Remote Keyless Entry System Operation You can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet (1 m) up to 100 feet (30 m) away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle. driver's door. The interior lamps will come on.
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle To replace the battery in the keyless entry transmitter, do the following: Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched.
Doors and Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the keyless entry system. Door Locks You can use your key. Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers - especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle. When a dooris locked, the handle won’t open it. You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren’t locked.So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive.
Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver’s and front passenger’s armrests. Pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the keyless entry transmitter twice will override the delayed locking feature and immediately lock all the doors. You can turn the delayed locking feature off or back on again by doing the following: 1. Press and hold the power door lock switch in the lock position. 2. Press unlock twice on the remote keyless entry transmitter.
Programmable Locking Feature The following is the list of available programming options: Mode 1: All doors lock when the transmission is shifted into gear. Mode 2: All doors lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph (13 km/h). Mode 3: No automatic door locking. The automatic door locks were pre-programmed at the factory to lock all the doors when the transmission is shifted into gear. The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting.
Mode 4: No automatic door unlock. The automatic door locks were pre-programmed at the factory to unlock thedriver’s door once thetransmission is shiftedto PARK (P). The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting. Choose oneof the four programming options listed above before entering the program mode. To enter the program mode, do the following: 1. Begin with the ignition off.
Rear Door Security Locks With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. This feature is located on the inside edge of the rear doors. To use one of the locks, do the following: 1. Open one of the rear doors. 2. Move the lever forward to engage the rear door security iock. 3. Close the door. 4. Do the same thing to the other rear door. The rear doors or your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use.
Lockout Protection I This feature protects you from locking your key in the vehicle when the key is in the ignition and a door is open. I It can be dangerous to drive with the cargo area covered and the tailgate and the midgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into you vehicle. You can’tsee or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
The following are the main components of the midgate system: Rear Glass Removal and Storz-3 - - If the removable rear glassis not stored properly, it could be thrown about the vehicle in a crash or sudden maneuver. People in the vehicle could be injured. Whenever you store the rear glass in the vehicle, always be sure that it is stored securely in the midgate storage pocket. Do not remove the rear glass when the rear defroster is on.
i 2. Squeeze and pull down the latch levers (A), located near the upper corners of the rear glass, so they unlatch. After both latch levers are unlatched, the glass-catch release button (C) will catch the rear glass and prevent it from falling forward. Follow the next step to release the button and remove the rear glass. 2-14 3.
4. With the rear glass tilted toward you, lift it out from the lower window frame channel. Use the grab handles to assist you in removing the rear glass. 5. Load the rear glass in its storage pocket in the midgate using the lower edge of the rear glass to guide it behind the three rear glass retaining tabs (E). Hold the rear glass flat against the storage pocket (with grab handles facing you) until the next step.
6. Turn both glass lock knobs (D), located at both top corners of the storage pocket, to the locked position. You may need to push the corner of the rear glass to allow the lock knob to engage more easily. 2-16 Once both glass lock knobs are in the locked position, the rear glass is securely stored. 7. Push both latch levers (A) up to the locked position. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly.
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, so they unlatch. 4. With the rear glass tilted at an angle, place the bottom edge in the lower channel of the window f rame. 2. Hold the rear glass in place with one hand and turn the glass lock knobs, located at both top corners of the glass storage pocket, to the unlocked position. 3.
Be sure to align the rear glass side-to-side using the alignment arrows (G) as shown in the picture. 5. Apply a firm downward pressure and then push the rear glass flat against the window frame. Use the grab handles at the top of the rear glass to assist you. 6. Use one hand to push the rear glass flat against the window frame and with your free hand push each latch lever up until it locks. You should hear a click when each latch lever locks correctly.
To lower the Midgate, do the following: 1. Fold the rear seats. The front seats might have to be moved forward slightly to allow the rear seats to fold. See Rear Seat Operation on page 7-8 for more information. At this point you may choose to remove the rear glass following the instructions given previously or leave the rear glass in place. 3. Lower the Midgate until it is flat. Rear Glass in Normal Position 2.
Rear Glass Stored in Glass Storage Pocket Standing outside of the vehicle, place one hand against the crossbar so the Midgate does not fall forward unexpectedly. Turn the Midgate handle clockwise and pull the Midgate toward you. 2-20 If you lower the Midgate with the rear glass in the stored position, you will notice that the entire crossbar (the bar with the release handle) will lower with the Midgate. This is completely normal; however, since the crossbar lowers with the Midgate, it will be heavier.
Raising the Midgate Tailgate Removal To return the Midgate to its normal position, raise the Midgate up with a firm swinging motion (this will help to ensure that the Midgate closes with enough force to engage the latches) until it latches into place securely. The tailgate on your vehicle can be removed to allow for different loading situations. Although the tailgate can be removed without assistance, you may want someone to assist you with the removal to avoid possible damage to the vehicle.
2. With the tailgate at a slight upward angle, pull back on the tailgate at the right edge so it releases from the block hinge (arrow) and then move the tailgate to the right to release the left edge.
Windows Leaving chil-.- en in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather.
Power Windows Express-Down Windows The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature that allows you to lower the window without continuously pressing the switch. Press the top of the window switch down briefly to activate the feature. Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly. The express-down feature can be interrupted at any time by pulling up on the top of the switch. Lockout Switch Press the lockout switch to prevent passengers from operating the power windows.
- Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a numberof theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system. 1 With this system, the security light in the instrument panel cluster will flash as you open the door if your ignition is off. This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system.
Testing the Alarm Passlock@ The alarm can be tested by following these steps: Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock@ theft-deterrent system. 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. 4.
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions With your key in the ignition switch you can turn it to four different positions. I C Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you Notice: Don’t try to shift to PARK (P) if your can’t turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transaxle. Shift toPARK (P) only when your so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the vehicle is stopped. key or the ignition switch. If none of these works, 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the then your vehicle needs service.
2. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds.This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.
Engine Coolant Heater 3. plug it into a r mal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. 1 In very cold weather, 0°F (-18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (OX), use of the coolant heater is not required.
Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator located within the instrurnefit par;ei cluster. Thereare several different positions for your shift lever. To be sure )ur vehicle w( t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P): This position locks your drive wheels.
REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-45. NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the won't shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Tow/HauI Mode Notice: If your wheels won't turn, don't try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud orwere up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission.
Four-wheel Drive Front Axle Locking Feature If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most satisfaction out of four-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Read the part that follows before using four-wheel drive. See the appropriate text for the transfer case in your vehicle. The front axle locks and unlocks automatically when you shift the transfer case.
The transfer case buttons are located to the left of the instrument panel cluster. AUTO 4WD: This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable. When driving your vehicle in AUTO 4WD, the front axle is engaged, but the vehicle’s power is sent only to the rear wheels. When the vehicle senses a loss of traction, the system will automatically engage four-wheel drive. Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than 2HI.
...- Shifting ..,nsfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See ”Parking Brake” in the Index. NEUTRAL: Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page4-48 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-48 for more information.
Shifting Out of 4LO 5. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). To shift from 4LO to 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 3 mph (4.8 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI, AUTO 4WD or 2HI switch.
Excessively shifting the transfer case into or out of the different modes may cause the transfer case to enter the shift protection mode. This will protect the transfer case from possible damage and will only allow the transfer case to respond to one shift per 10 seconds. The transfer case may stay in this mode for up to three minutes. Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot.
Shifting Into Park (P) 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) position like this: I It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won’t move, even when you’re on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow.
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running It can da_~ Jerous tole e y r vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. ~~ ~ ~ If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll even if your lever is in PARK (P) if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So be sure the transfercase is in a drive gear -- not NEUTRAL. See ""Four-Wheel Drive (Automatic TransferCase) in the Index.
After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without first pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever wasn’t fully locked into PARK (P). Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission.
Parking Over Things That Burn Things thatn I: n couldtouchhotexh---.st parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn.
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
I It can be dangerous to get out of 1 J r vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you haveto. If you’ve left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured.To be sure your vehicle won’tmove, even when you’re on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move theshift lever to PARK (P).
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar@,Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature. When on, an electrochromic mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. If the display reads CAL, you will need to calibrate the compass. For more information on calibration, see below. To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following: 1.
Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, your compass could give false readings.
Compass Calibration Passenger Air Bag Indicator The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: Your vehicle may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator, on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If your vehicle has this feature, the mirror will display the word ON, or an air bag symbol in Canada, when the passenger air bag is enabled. For more information, see Passenger Sensing Systemon page 1-6I.
Temperature Display Compass Operation The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Pressing the TEMP button once briefly, will toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks OF and "C. Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings.
In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at five mph (8 km/h) or less until the display reads a direction. Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight.
Passenger Air Bag Indicator Your mirror may be equipped with a passenger air bag indicator on the mirror glass, just above the buttons. If you have this feature the mirror will display the word ON, or an airbag symbol in Canada, when the passenger air bag is enabled. For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1-61 Outside Power Mirrors The controls are located on the driver’s door armrest.
If the mirrors are accidently manually folded in, unfold them using the mirror controls. Do not unfold them manually. The mirrors may also include a memory function which works in conjunction with the memory seats. See Memory Seat on page2-85 for more information. Outside Convex Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. R A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a short delay has occurred, the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror will return to its original position. Your vehicle may have this feature. To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position.
Onstar@System Onstar@Services Onstar@provides a number of service plans to closely meet your needs.
Onstar* Personal Calling With Onstar@Personal Calling, you have a safer way to stay connected while driving. It’s a hands-free wireless phone that’s integrated into your vehicle. You can place calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no contracts, no roaming charges and no access fees. To find out more about Onstar@Personal Calling, refer to the Onstar@ owner’s guide in your vehicle’s glove box, or call Onstar@at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
HomeLink@ Transmitter Programming the HomeLink Transmitter HomeLink@, combined a universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as Do not use the HomeLink@Transmitter with any garage gateoperators,garagedoor openers, entry doordooropener that does not havethe “stop and reverse” locks,securitysystemsandhome lighting. Additional feature.
Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1.
6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7 . Firmly press and release the “Learn” or ”Smari” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink@button for two seconds, then release.
Using HomeLink* Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink@button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink@’ Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Do not hold for longer than 30 seconds.
Storage Areas Glove Box The storage compartment has a cassette/compact disc holder. The holder will store up to 6 compact disc cases and 5 cassette tape cases or a total of 11 cassette tape cases. To open your glove box, pull the lever upward and pull the door downward. if not used to store cassette or compact disc cases, the storage area can be used to store a laptop computer. Center Overhead Console To use the writing table, pull the latch at the rear of the table and swing the writing table forward.
Luggage Carrier You can load things on top of your vehicle with this feature. Be sure the cargo is properly loaded. 0 The luggage carrier has slats and siderails attached to the roof and crossrails which can be moved back and forth to help secure cargo. Tie the load to the siderails or siderail supports. Notice: Loading cargo that weighs more than 200 Ibs. (91 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your vehicle. When you carry large things, never let them hang over the rear or the sides of your vehicle.
Rear Storage Area Cargo Cover Panels Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrestkupholder for the rear seat passengers. To open it, pull up and then out on the tab, located at the top center of the armrest, and pull the armrest down. Improperly stored cargo cover panels could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove a panel, always store it in the proper storage location.
To remove a cargo panel(s), do the following: 1. Lower the tailgate. Use the ignitioddoor key to unlock the tailgate if it is locked. See Tailgate on page 2-21 in the Index for more information on the tailgate. There are also numbered labels on the bottom of the panels. The numbers on the top and bottom of the panels will be used as reference when removing, storing and reinstalling the panels. x2 Before removing the cargo panel(s), notice the numbers embossed on the upper center portion of each panel.
3. Pull the cargo panel up and then out from the side rails and set it aside. You only need to remove as many cargo panels as needed for your cargo carrying needs. x4 5. Remove cargo panel 1 (if you need to), but notice that there are four latches to release (two left-side latches and two right-side latches). Set the panel aside. 4. Remove cargo panel 2 (if you need to) in the same way and set it aside.
Cargo Panel Storage System The three cargo panels can be stored on either the driver’s or passenger’s side of the cargo box using the storage bag. To store the panels, do the following: 1. Secure the storage bag in the cargo storage area by attaching the four clips on the cargo bag to the tie-down locations on either side of the storage area. It is very important that you use the storage bag to restrain the cargo panels during driving.
Use the art and following instructions for the proper storage sequence and location for each panel: U Panels 3 , 2 , 1 Loaded 2. Starting with cargo panel 1 (the panel with four latches) load the cargo panel with latches facing outboard (side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel).
3. Store cargo panel 2 by loading the cargo panel with latches down and facing inboard (side of panel with latches would be facing you as you load the panel). 4. Store cargo panel 3 by loading the cargo panel with latches at the top of the bag and facing outboard (side of panel with no latches should be facing you as you load the panel). 5. Zip the bag shut.
6. Tighten both straps on the bag by pulling on the free end of the straps. 7. Close both top and bottom mechanisms at the center of the bag (bag should now be tightly secured).
Reinstalling the Cargo Cover Panels You only need to reinstall as many cargo panels as you wish. 1. Remove the cargo panel(s) from the storage bag. You can either leave the bag attached to the side of the cargo area while it is not in use, or you can store it outside of the vehicle. Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar Push the panel forward until it is snug against the Midgate and then let the back of the panel down being sure that the alignment pegs align with the receivers (see arrow). 2.
4. Install cargo cover 2 next. Place the latches in the open (unlocked) portion. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up. 3. Push both left latches away from you to lock the latches (remember that there are two latches on each side for panel 1). You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly. Lock the remaining two right latches on panel 1. For any cargo cover panel you must lock the left latch in place before you can lock the right latch.
x2 Left Side Shown, Right Side Similar 5. Push the latches away from you (start with the left latch) to lock the panel in place. You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly. 6. Install cargo cover 3 next. Place the latches in the open (unlocked) position. Place the cargo cover panel on the cargo area rails while holding the back of the cargo panel up.
Cargo Tie Downs 7. Push the latches away from you (start with the left latch) to lock the panel in place. You should hear a click when each latch locks correctly. There are eight cargo tie downs in the rear cargo area. You can use these to strap cargo in. The tie downs are also used to secure the cargo cover panel storage bag or the tonneau cover storage bag if your vehicle is equipped with either. For more information see “Cargo Cover Panels” earlier in this section and Tonneau Cover on page 2-77.
All-Weather Cargo Area Your vehicle has the ability to operate in many different configurations (cargo panels on or off, midgate up or down, rear glass in or out), allowing the cargo and passenger area to be open to the environment. To allow the vehicle to operate in these configurations, it is equipped with many different features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area.
Maintenance and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that each eiement of the water management system is clean and not blocked with debris. Follow the instruction given next in this section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item of the water management system. Top Drain Grates - Removal and Cleaning The top drain grates are located near the rear glass on both sides of the vehicle.
To replace the drain grate do the following: 2. Grasp the edges of the grate and pull it out from the vehicle. Flush the drain with clean water. 1. Line up the clips on the vehicle with the slots in the grate. 2. When you are sure that the clips are aligned with the slots, push the grate down firmly. The grate should clip into place. Don’t force the grate if it won’t clip into place; realign the clips with the holes and try again.
Side Rail Channels Midgate Drain Grate Removal and Cleaning The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the cargo area. You may want to flush them out with clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside of them. When loading cargo into the cargo area, be careful not to damage the rails. The midgate drain grate is located near the base of the midgate (the midgate side facing outside). You will find a removable drain grate covering the drain.
After hauling dirt, wood chips, pebbles etc. you will need to flush the midgate drain with water. But first you will have to remove the drain grate by using the following steps: 1. Lower the midgate. See Midgate on page 2-12 in the Index for more information. 2. Pull up on the rear (side opposite the midgate) of the drain grate. 3. Tilt the drain grate away from you and pull it straight out. Reverse the procedure to reinstall the drain grate.
Top-Box Storage Tonneau Cover properly stored tonneau cover components could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. If you remove the cover, bows and rails, always store them properly in the cargo area. When you put them back, always be sure that they are securely reattached. Your vehicle is equipped with top-box storage units on both side of the vehicle.The passenger sidetop box will need to change a flat tire.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a tonneau cover. The main components of the tonneau cover are the following: A. Front Rail B. Bows C. Side Rails 2-78 D. Rear Rail E. Plastic Lip F. Loop Removing the Tonneau Cover 1. Starting at the rear corner of the driver’s side of the vehicle, pull the loop (F) of the cover toward you and then pull up so the plastic lip (E) releases from the channel in the rear rail (D) and the side rail (C).
--" 2. Pull the back of the cover out from the rear rail. 3. Roll the cover toward the front of the vehicle (the plastic lip will release from the siderails as you roll the cover forward.) When you reach the front rail (A), pull the cover out from the front rail and roll up the rest of the cover.
To use the storage bag, do the following: 4. Stow the cover using the buckles and the straps attached to the front rail. You can also store the tonneau cover outside of the vehicle or use the storage bag included. 1. Attach the bag to the cargo tie downs as shown. Unzip the top of the storage bag so it will be ready when you need to stow the tonneau cover.
bag shut. 1. Remove the rear rail (D) by pulling it straight out from the side rails. Set the rail aside.
Both bows are the same size and therefore interchangeable. When placing the bows in the side rails, it is easiest to place the spring-loaded bow end in first. When placing the bows, locate the small notches (arrow) in the side rails. These notches receive the tang on the bow ends and help the bows seat into place. 5. Stow both bows and the front and rear rails in the storage bag as shown. When all components of the tonneau cover are secured in the bag properly, zip the bag shut.
Sunroof The sunroof is also equipped with a sunshade which you can pull forward to block sun rays. If a hand, arm, or other object is blocking the sunroof glass panel as it is closing, the glass panel will stop at the obstruction. After the obstruction is removed, the glass panel can be closed or opened. Use care not to leave the sunroof open for long periods of time as debris may collect in the tracks. Your vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof.
Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, then the controls for the memoryfunction are located on the driver’s door. To store your memory seat, throttle and brake pedals. mirrors and radio presets, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat (including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area), throttle and brake pedals, both of the outside mirrors, and the radio station presets to your preference. 2.
If you use the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter to enter your vehicle, the preset driver’s seat, throttle and brake pedal, mirror positions and the radio station presets will be recalled if programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC). See DIC Operation and Displays on page 3-46. The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the numbers on the memory controls.
Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ....... ......3.4 Hazard Warning Flashers ............... ......3.6 Other Warning Devices ............................3.6 Horn ............................................................. 3.7 Tilt Wheel .................................................... -3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ......................... 3.7 Exterior Lamps ............................................. 3.13 Interior Lamps .............................................. 3.
Section 3 Instrument Panel Rear Seat Entertainment System ... ......3.90 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ................................. 3-99 Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3.101 DVD Distortion ............................................ 3-101 Understanding Radio Reception ................... -3-101 Care of YourCassetteTapePlayer ... ....3.102 3-2 Care of Your CDs andDVDs ........... ....-3-103 Care of Your CD and DVD Player .................3-103 Cleaning the Video Screen ...........
Instrument Panel Overview I J K L M N 0 N P Q R S
The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets B.LampControls C. CargoTTop-Box Storage Lamps Button D. Automatic Transfer Casenraction Assist System (If Equipped)/StabaliTrak@System (If Equipped) E. Radio and OnStar Steering Wheel Controls F.InstrumentPanelCluster G. Gearshift Lever with Tow/Haul Selector Button H. Audio System I. Dome Override Button J. Fog Lamps Button K. Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever L. Hood Release M. Tilt Lever N.
Hazard Warning Flashers The hazard warning flasher button is located on the top of the steering column. Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn’t in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. To turn off the flashers, press the button until the first click and release. Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem.
Horn Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever To sound the horn, press the center pad on the steering wheel. Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever.
Turn and Lane Change Signals Turn Signal On Chime The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it.
To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. Windshield Wipers m (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings.
Cruise Control (Set): Press this button to set the speed. 0(Off): This position turns the system off. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. I (On): This position activates the system.
Setting C 4 s e Contrnl If you leave your cruise control on wh,.D you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch briefly to resume/accelerate.
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Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside and the headlamp switch is in AUTO, your automatic headlamp system will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps, roof marker lamps and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights will also be dim. To turn off the automatic headlamp system, turn the exterior lamps switch to the off position and then release.
The DRL system will come on when the following conditions are met: The ignition is on, e the exterior lamps control is in AUTO, Fog Lamps If your vehicle has fog lamps you can use them for better vision in foggy or misty conditions. Your parking lamps and/or low-beam headlamps must be on for your fog lamps to work. the transmission is not in PARK (P), and the light sensor determines it is daytime. When the DRL are on, only your DRL lamps will be on. The taillamps, sidemarker and other lamps won’t be on.
The fog lamps will be cancelled after the ignition is turned off. If you still want to use the fog lamps after you restart the vehicle, you will need to press the fog lamp button again. If your vehicle has this button, your vehicle may have the snow plow prep package. For further information see Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment on page 4-54.
Interior Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness The thumbwheei for this feature is located next to the exterior lamps control. $? (Instrument Panel Lights): Turn the thumbwheel, located next to the exterior lamps control, up or down to brighten or dim the instrument panel lights and the radio display. This will only work if the headlamps or parking lamps are on.
Exit Lighting With exit lighting, the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition. The lamps will not come on if the dome override button is pressed in. Reading Lamps If your vehicle has reading lamps, press the button located next to the lamp to turn it on. The lamps can be adjusted to point in the direction you want. Your vehicle may also have reading lamps in other locations. To turn on or off, press the button located nexr to the lamp.
Accessory Power Outlets Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter With accessory power outlets you can power auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio. If your vehicle has this feature it is located in the center console or on the instrument panel. Pull up on the ashtray door to open it if it is in the console or pull the door open it if it is on the instrument panel. Your vehicle may be equipped with two accessory power outlets located on the instrument panel.
Climate Controls Electronic Climate Control System With this system, you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has a flow-through ventilation system described later in this section. Driver’s Side Temperature Knob The driver’s side knob is used to adjust the temperature of the air coming through the system on the driver’s side. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off.
Passenger’s Side Temperature Knob The passenger’s side knob can be used to change the temperature of the air coming through the system on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. The temperature can be adjusted even if the system is turned off. This is possible since outside air will always flow through the system as the vehicle is moving forward unless it is set to recirculation mode. See “Recirculation” later in this section.
2. Set the driver’s and passenger’s temperature. To find your comfort setting, start with a 74°F (23°C) temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate. Turn the driver’s or passenger‘s side temperature knob to adjust the temperature setting as necessary. If you choose the temperature setting of 60°F (15°C) the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting. If you choose the temperature setting of 90°F (32°C) the system will remain at the maximum heat setting.
% (Mode): Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle; keep pressing the button until the desired mode appears on the display. 4# if you press the mode buttonto select an air delivery mode, the display will change to show you the selected air mode delivery. The display willthen show the current status of the system. When the system is turned off, the display will go blank after displaying the current status of the system.
Display Air Conditioning If you press the MODE button to select an air delivery mode, the display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode. After ten seconds, the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the selected mode. a (Air Conditioning): Press If you press the up or down arrows on the fan switch, the display will change to show the selected fan speed. After ten seconds, the display will change to show the driver temperature setting and the selected mode.
Heating Rear Window Defogger On cold days when using manual operation of the automatic system, choose floor mode to deliver air to the floor outlets. To warm or cool the air delivered, turn the temperature knob to the desired setting. If your vehicle has this feature the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window.
Dual Climate Control System To change the current mode, select one of the following: With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrument panel vents. 2 +2(Bi-Level): This mode directs half of the air to the instrument panel vents; then directs most of the remaining air to the floor vents. A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window vents.
Temperature Control Defogging and Defrosting Driver’s Side: The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver’s side of the vehicle. This lever also adjusts the temperature to the center console outlets (if equipped). There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear the windows sf fog or moisture and warm the passengers.
Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has a rear defogger, the lines you see on the rear window warm the glass. The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window. @ (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated. The rear window defogger will automatically turn off several minutes after the button is pressed.
Operation Tips e Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice, snow, or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows. e Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle. e Adding outside equipment tothe front of your vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system.
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury. Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle’s functions.
Instrument Panel Cluster United States 2500 series shown, 1500 series, Canada and North Face edition similar 3-31
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re going, about how much fuel you have and many other things you’ll need to know to drive safely and economically. Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your vehicle’s odometer works together with the driver information center. You can set a personal trip and business trip odometer.
This light will come on Theair bag readiness light shouldflash for a few when you startyoursecondswhen you turn the ignition key to RUN. If the vehicle, and it will flash for light doesn't come on then, have it fixed so it will afewseconds. Then be readyto warn you if there is aproblem. the light should go out. This means the system is Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ready.
When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START, the passenger air bag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds as a system check. Then, after several more seconds, the status indicator will light either ON or OFF, or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger’s frontal air bag.
Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show you it is working. It should go out once the engine is running. If it stays on, or comes on while you are driving, you may have a problem with the charging system. It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt, or another electrical problem. Have it checked right away. Driving while this light is on could drain your battery.
You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone. If you must drive, turn off all unnecessary accessories. If the warning light comes on and a chime sounds there could be a brake problem. Have your brake system inspected right away. Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system. Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible.
If the light comes on while you are driving, pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice that the pedal is harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page4-48. Your brake system may not be w _ ting properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident.
Traction Off Light e If you move the shift lever to FIRST ( l ) ,the light will come on and stay on to indicate that the traction system is off. This is normal operation. To turn the system back on, move the shift lever back to a position other than FIRST (1); the light should go off. See Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-9. e If the light doesn’t come on then, the system may require service; have it fixed so it will be there to warn you if the system is turned off.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. It also provides an indicator of how hard your vehicle is working. During a majority of the operation, the gage will read 210°F (100°C) or less. If you are pulling a load or going up hills, it is normal for the temperature to fluctuate and approach the 250°F (122°C) mark. If the gage reaches the 260°F (125°C) mark, it indicates that the cooling system is working beyond its capacity.
See Driver lnformation Center (DIC) on page 3-46 for further information. If the transmission fluid reaches temperatures of approximately 275°F (135°C) or greater, the DIC will display a TRANS HOT IDLE ENGINE warning message and a chime will sound. Pull the vehicle off the roadway when it is safe to do so. Set the parking brake, place the transmission in PARK (P) and allow the engine to idle until the transmission temperature falls below 260°F (127°C).
Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while, your emission controls may not work as well, your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly. Phis could [lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty. Light On Steady - An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.
If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following: Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install the cap. See Filling Your Tank on page 5-7. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD (on-board diagnostic) system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection. This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. This may take several days of routine driving.
Security Light Cruise Control Light - This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START. The light will stay on until the engine starts. If the light flashes, the Passlock@ system hasentered a tamper mode. If the vehicle fails to start, see Passlock@ on page 2-26. If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on, there may be a problem with the Passlock@ system. Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock@, and you should see your dealer.
Fuel Gage Here are some situations you may experience with your fuel gage. None of these indicate a problem with the fuel gage. At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gage reads full. 0 ' ~~ United States It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the fuel gage indicated. For example, the gage may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank.
Driver Information Center (DIC) C (Personalization): This button will change personal options available on your vehicle. The DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster above the steering wheel. The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer, fuel economy and personalization features. D (Select): This button resets certain functions and turns off or acknowledges messages on the DIC. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.
Select Button Personal Trip The select button is used to reset certain functions and turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display. The select button also toggles through the options available in each personalization menu. For example, this button will reset the trip odometers, turn off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message, and toggle through the languages you can select the DIC to display information in.
Business Trip If the BUSINESS TRIP is on (turn it on or off by pressing the select button) you will also be able to scroll through thefollowing: BUSINESS: XX MI - This shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for the business trip odometer in either miles or kilometers. BUSINESS: XX.X MPG - This shows the amount of fuel used for the business trip.
Timer Fuel Range The DIC can be used as a stopwatch. Press the selecl button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer. The display will show the amount oftime that has passed since the timer was last reset (not including time the ignition is off). Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on, even if another display is being shown on the DIC. The timer will record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes and 59 seconds (995959) after which the display will roll back to zero.
Instant Fuel Economy Personalization Button Press the fuel information button until INST ECON appears in the display. Instant fuel economy is how many miles per gallon your vehicle is getting at the particular moment in time. The instant fuel economy cannot be reset. You can program certain features to a preferred setting for up to two people. Press the personalization button to scroll through the following personalization features. All of the personalization options may not be available on your vehicle.
The driver’s preferences can be recalled by pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter labeled 1 or 2 or by pressing the appropriate memory button 1 or 2 located on the driver’s door. Alarm Warning Type Automatic Locking Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC LOCKING appears in the display. To select your personalization for automatic locking, press the select button while AUTOMATIC LOCKING is displayed on the DIC.
Automatic Unlocking Seat Position Recall Press the personalization button until AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING appears in the display. To select your personalization for automatic unlocking, press the select button while AUTOMATIC UNLOCKING is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: Press the personalization button until SEAT POSITION RECALL appears in the display.
Perimeter Lighting Remote Lock Feedback Press the personalization button until PERIMETER LIGHTING appears in the display. To select your personalization for perimeter lighting, press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTING is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: Press the personalization button until REMOTE LOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display.
Remote Unlock Feedback Headlamps on at Exit Press the personalization button until REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK appears in the display. To select your personalization for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter, press the select button while REMOTE UNLOCK FEEDBACK is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: Press the personalization button until HEADLAMPS ON AT EXIT appears in the display.
Curb View Assist Press the personalization button until CURB VIEW ASSIST appears in the display. To select your personalization for curb view assist, press the select button while CURB VIEW ASSIST is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: CURB VIEW: OFF (default): Neither outside mirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE (R).
Display Units (ENG/MET) Press the personalization button until DISPLAY UNITS appears in the display. To select English or metric, press the select button while DISPLAY UNITS is displayed on the DIC. Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices: UNITS:ENGLISH UNITS: METRIC If you accidentally choose a language that you don’t want or understand, press and hold the personalization button and the trip information button at the same time.
CHANGE ENGINE OIL LOW COOLANT LEVEL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed. See GM Oil Life System previously in this section for information on how to reset the message. This message will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next igntion cycle. If the engine coolant level is low, this message will appear on the DIC. Adding coolant will clear the message. This message will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next igntion cycle.
BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the battery is not charging during operation, this message will appear on the DIC. Driving with this problem could drain your battery. Have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIG display. SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the air bag system, this message will be displayed on the DIC. Have a qualified technician inspect the system for problems.
REDUCED BRAKE POWER If your vehicle has vacuum assist power brakes, this message will be displayed and you may notice that the brake pedal is harder to push and it will take longer to stop. You may also hear a motor running and feel a slight vibration in the brake pedal or steering wheel when you apply or release the brake pedal even if your foot is not on the brake pedal. This indicates that the Supplemental Brake Assist system is working to maintain braking power.
SERVICE 4WD FUEL LEVEL LOW If a problem occurs with the four wheel drive system, this message will appear on the DIC. If this message appears, stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle. Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display. If the message is still displayed, or appears again when you begin driving, the four wheel drive system needs service. If the fuel level is low, this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime. Refuel as soon as possible.
TRANSMISSION HOT If the transmission fluid temperature becomes high, the message center will display this message. When the transmission enters the protection mode, you may notice a change in the transmission shifting patterns. When the transmission fluid temperature returns to normal,the display will turn off and the transmission shifting patterns will return to normal. Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with the transmission TRANS FLUID HOT message displayed, you can damage the transmission.
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR RFA # BATTERY LOW If the passenger’s door is not fully closed and the vehicle is in a drive gear, this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime. Stop and turn off the vehicle, check the door for obstacles, and close the door again. Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC. Pressing the select button will acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display. If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low, this message will appear on the DIC.
SERVICE STABILITY If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITY message, it means there may be a problem with your Stabilitrak@system.If you see this message try to reset the system (stop; turn off the engine; then start the engine again). If the SERVICE STABILITY message still comes on, it means there is a problem. You should see your dealer for service. The vehicle is safe to drive, however, you do not have the benefit of Stabilitrak@, so reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
Audio System(s) Setting the Time Notices Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player,CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio - be sure you can add what you want. If you can, it’s very important to do it properly. Added sound equipment may interfere with the operationof your vehicle’s engine, Delphi Electronics radio or other systems, and even damage them. Your vehicle’s systems may interfere with the operation of sound equipment that has been added improperly.
3adio with CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name or the call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency.
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers digital quality audio and text information including song title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are currently available in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor. In fringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings, trees and other obstructions. Additional services will be added in the future.
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, FM2, or XMI, XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Sewice) or DABl, DAB2 (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. For DAB (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB), the TUNE knob allows you to navigate the DAB frequency range. Turning this knob will tune up or tune down the range.
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2, six XMI and six XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with the XM Satellite Radio Service) or six DAB1 and six DAB2 (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB), by performing the following steps: AUDIO: Press and release the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID or TREB appears on the display.
Adjusting the Speakers (BalandFade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance to the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers. To adjust the fade to the front and the rear speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold BAND for two seconds to turn alternate frequency on. AF ON will appear on the display. The radio may switch to stronger stations. Press and hold BAND again for two seconds to turn alternate frequency off. AF OFF will appear on the display. The radio will not switch to other stations. This function does not apply for XMTMor DAB.
When a message is not available from a station, NO INFO will be displayed. TRAF (Traffic): Press this button to receive traffic announcements. If the current tuned station does not broadcast traffic announcements, the radio will seek to a station that does. When the radio finds a station that broadcasts traffic announcements, it will stop. TRAF will appear on the display and when a traffic announcement comes on you will hear it. If no station is found, NO TRAF will appear on the display.
XMTMRadio Messages - Required Radio Display Action Message Condition on is needed.
XMTMRadio Messages (cont’d) Radio Display Message No Info Condition I No Info Action Required Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No TexVlnformational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found There are no channels available for the category you selected. Your system is working properly.
Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. The display will show the CD symbol. If you want to insert a compact disc with the ignition off, first press TUNE or the eject symbol. If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section. 1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds.
4 SCAN b : To scan the disc, press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep. Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of each track of the disc. Press either SCAN arrow again, to stop scanning. DlSP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display.
Radio with Six-Disc CD This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available. In rare cases, a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly. If this happens, contact the radio station. While you are tuned to an RDS station, the station name or the call letters will appearon the display instead of the frequency.
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) (Canada Only): DAB is a Canadian land-based radio service that offers digital quality audio and text information including song title, artist name, traffic, weather, emergency announcements and more. Digital Audio Broadcast transmission services are currently available in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Ottawa, and Windsor. In fringe areas signals may be interrupted by buildings, trees and other obstructions. Additional services will be added in the future.
Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM, FM2, or XMI, XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with XMTMSatellite Radio Service) or DAB1, DAB2 (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB). The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to select radio stations. For DAB (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB), the TUNE knob allows you to navigate the DAB frequency range. Turning this knob will tune up or tune down the range.
Setting Preset Stations Setting the Tone (Bassnreble) The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 30 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six FM2, six XMI and six XM2 (USA only, if your radio is equipped with the XMTMSatellite Radio Service) or six DAB1 and six DAB2 (Canada only, if your radio is equipped with DAB), by performing the following steps: AUDIO: Push the AUDIO knob until BASS, MID or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to increase or to decrease.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the left or the right speakers. To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers, push and hold the AUDIO knob until FAD appears on the display. Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers.
To use the PTY interrupt feature, press and hold the P-TYPE button until you hear a beep on the PTY you want to interrupt with. When selected, an asterick will appear beside that PTY on the display. You may select multiple interrupts if desired. When you are listening to a compact disc, the last selected RDS station will interrupt play if that selected program type format is broadcast.
RDS and DAB Messages ALERT!: Alert warns of local or national emergencies. When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station, ALERT! will appear on the display. You will hear the announcement, even if the volume is muted or a compact disc is playing. If the compact disc player is playing, play will stop during the announcement. You will not be able to turn off alert announcements. ALERT! will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system.
XMTMRadio Messaaes Radio Display Message Channels) Action Required Condition XL on the radio display, after the channel name, indicates content with explicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at a customer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating encryption code The encryption code in your receiver is being updated, and no action is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
XMTMRadio Messages (cont’d) - Radio Display Message Condition Action Required No Info Category Name not available No category information is available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. No Info No Texthformational message available No text or informational messages are available at this time on this channel. Your system is working properly. Not Found No channel available for the chosen category There are no channels available for the category you selected.
Playing a Compact Disc If an error appears on the display, see “Compact Disc Messages’’ later in this section. LOAD CD A : Press the LOAD side of this button to load CDs into the compact disc player. This compact disc player will hold up to six discs. To insert one disc, do the following: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Press and release the LOAD side of the LOAD CD button. 3. Wait for the light, located to the right of the slot, to turn green. 4. Load a disc.
Playing a Specific Loaded Compact Disc For every CD loaded, a number will appear on the radio display. To play a specific CD, first press the CD AUX button to start playing a CD. Then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD you want to play. A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing, and the track number will appear. If an error appears on the radio display, see “Compact Disc Messages” later in this section.
RDM (Random): With random, you can listen to the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order, on one disc or on all of the discs. To use random, do one of the following: To play the tracks on the disc you are listening to in random order, press and hold RDM for more than two seconds. You willhear a beep and RANDOM ONE will appear onthe display. Press RDM again to turn it off. e To play the tracks on all of the discs that are loaded in random order, press and release the RDM button.
Using Song List Mode The integrated six-disc CD changer has a feature called song list. This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections. To save tracks into the song list feature, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the disc player on and load it with at least one disc. See “LOAD CD” listed previously in this section for more information. 2. Check to see that the disc changer is not in song list mode. S-LIST should not appear in the display.
To delete the entire song list, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the disc player on. 2. Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on. S-LIST will appear on the display. 3. Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds. A beep will be heard, followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds. S-LIST EMPTY will appear on the display indicating that the song list has been deleted.
Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have the optional Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The RSE system includes a DVD player, a video display screen, two sets of wireless headphones, and a remote control. The DVD player will also play audio CDs. Home recorded CDs (CD-R or CD-RW formats) will not play in this DVD player. If an error message appears on the video screen, see “DVD Messages” later in this section.
(Stop): Press this button to stop the play of the DVD player. Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD. (Play/Pause): Press this button to turn the DVD player on, to start play of a DVD or CD and to toggle between play and pause of a DVD or CD. (Menu): Press this button to access the DVD menu. This button only operates with a DVD. (Display Menu): Press this button to modify the video screen display characteristics. (Menu Navigation): Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu.
DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen: Disc Format Error: This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down, if the disc is not able to be read or if the disc format is not compatible with the DVD player. Load/Eject Error: This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected. Disc Play Error: This message will be displayed if the DVD player can not play the disc. Severely damaged discs will cause this error.
Video Screen Remote Control The video screen is located in the overhead console. To use the video screen, push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down. Adjust the screen’s position as desired. When the video screen is not in use, push it up into its latched position. To use the remote control, aim it at the infrared window below the video screen and press the desired button.
Remote Control Buttons A. Power: Press this button to turn the DVD player on or off. B. Title: Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD. C. Menu Navigation: Use the arrow keys to navigate through a menu. The up arrow will skip to the next chapter or track, the down arrow will take you to the beginning of the current chapter or track. Press the down arrow twice to take you to the previous chapter or track.
K. Illumination: Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. L. Menu: Press this button to access the DVD menu (this button only operates with a DVD). M. Enter: Press this button to select items within a menu. N. Return: Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu. This button will operate only when a DVD is being played and a menu is active. Angle: Press this button to call-up a menu that will operate only when a DVD is being played.
The headphones will automatically turn off if they lose the infrared signal from the system after approximately four minutes in order to preserve their battery power. The signal may be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out of range of the infrared signal transmitters that are located below the video display screen. Battery Replacement To change the batteries, do the following: 1. Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece. 2.
How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC. In some countries, the video format may be in PAL system. To change the video format, perform the following: 1. Press the display menu button. 2. Press the navigation down arrow key to scroll down to Video Format. 3. Press the enter button to select Video Format. 4. Press the navigation key to select the PAL video format. 5. Press the enter button to accept the change.
Problem No power. Disc will not play. The picture does not fill the screen. There are black borders on the top and bottom or on both sides or it looks stretched out. The disc was ejected, but it was pulled back into the DVD player. 3-98 Recommended Action The ignition might not be in on or accessory. The parental control button might have been pressed. (The power indicator light will flash.) The system might be off. The parental control button might have been pressed.
Problem After stopping the player, I push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where I left off and sometimes at the beginning. The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound. My disc is stuck in the player. The Load/Eject button does not work. Recommended Action If the stop button was pressed one time, the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped. If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD.
Rear Seat Audio Controls (Volume): Turn the knob to increase or to decrease volume. The left knob controls the left headphone and the right knob controls the right headphone. SRC (Source): Press this button to select an audio source: radio, cassette tapes, CDs, DVDs, XM (if your vehicle is equipped with XMTM Satellite Radio Service), or DAB (if your vehicle is equipped with DAB) depending on your vehicles options.
PROG (Program): The front passengers must be listening to something different for eachof these functions to work: Press this button to go to the preset radio stations set on the pushbuttons on the main radio. e e e When a cassette tape is playing, press this button to go to the other side of the tape. When a CD is playing in the radio, press this button to go back to the beginning of the CD. When a CD is playing in the CD changer, press this button to select a disc.
XMTMSatellite Radio Service XMTMSatellite Radio gives you digital radio reception from coast to coast. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with Satellite radio signals, causing the sound to come and go. Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference. DAB Radio DAB gives you digital radio reception. Just as with FM, tall buildings or hills can interfere with radio signals, causing the sound to come and go. Your radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference.
When cleaning the cassette tape player with the recommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it is possible that the cassette may eject, because the cut tape detection feature on your radio may recognize it as a broken tape, in error. To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the following steps: 1. Turn the ignition on. 2. Turn the radio off. 3. Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for five seconds. READY will appear on the display and the cassette symbol will flash for five seconds. 4.
Cleaning the Video Screen DAB Radio Antenna System Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen. Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen. Your DAB antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle. Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception. Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes without being damaged.
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ..........4-2 Defensive Driving ........................................... 4.2 Drunken Driving ............................................. 4-3 Control of a Vehicle ........................................ 4-6 Braking ......................................................... 4-6 Traction Assist System (TAS) ........................... 4-9 Locking Rear Axle ........................................ 4-1 1 Stabilitrak@ System ..........
our Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 1- 10. Defensive driving really means “be ready for anything.” On city streets, rural roads or freeways, it means “always expect the unexpected.” Assume that pedestrians or other drivers are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle: Judgment MuscularCoordination Vision Attentiveness. Police records show that almost half of ail motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving.
According to the American Medical Association, a 180 Ib (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0.06 percent. The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce (120 ml) glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 - 1/2 ounces (45 ml) of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. I BAC would be close to 0.1 2 percent. A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level.
But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0.05 percent, and that the effects are worse at night. All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05 percent. Statistics show that the chanceof being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0.05 percent or above. A driver with a BAC level of 0.06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision.
Control of a Vehicle Braking You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you wantit to go. Theyare the brakes, the steering and the accelerator. All three systems haveto do their work atthe places where the tires meet the road. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception time. Then you have to bring up your foot and do it. That’s reaction time. Average reaction time is about 3/4 of a second.
Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy accelerationfollowed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means better braking and longer brake life.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. The computer is programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braking. Here’s what happens with ABS: A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have anti-lock brakes. Using Anti-Lock Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti-lock work for you.
1 When the traction off light is on, the TAS is off and will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. The traction off light will come on under the following conditions: e The Traction Assist System is turned off, either by pressing the TAS on/off button or turning off the automatic engagement feature of the TAS. The Traction Assist System, as delivered from the factory, will automatically come on whenever you start your vehicle.
If desired, you can change the TAS automatic engagement feature so that the system will not come on automatically when the engine is started. To do so: 1. Park the vehicle with the ignition off and the transmission in PARK (P). 2. Turn the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine. 3. Apply the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and thenpress the TAS on/off button and hold it down for at least six seconds. 4. Release the TAS button and both pedals. 5.
The STABILITY SYS ACTIVE message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC) only when the system is both on and activated. You may also feel or hear the system working; this is normal. For more information on the stability messages, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46. Stabilitrak@andpart of the traction control system can be turned off or back on by pressing the Stabilitrak@buttonon the instrument panel.
In this state, engine power is not reduced automatically and the driven wheels can spin more freely. This can cause the brake-traction control to activate constantly. For more information on the traction active message, see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-46. Notice: If the traction off light comes on due to heavy braking and/or because the traction control system has been continuously active, do not allow the wheel(s) of one axle to spin excessively.
Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much more effort. Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you suddenly accelerate. Both control systems - steering and acceleration - have to do their work where the tires meet the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places. You can lose control. See Traction Assist System (TAS) on page 4-9.
Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example,you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or achild darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you. You can avoid these problems by braking - if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t room. That’s the time for evasive action - steering around the problem.
Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for justthe right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again.
0 Watch for traffic signs, pavement markings and lines. If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection, delay your pass. A broken center line usually indicates it’s all right to pass (providing the road ahead is clear). Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity.
Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked. In any emergency, don’t give up. Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger. Skidding In a skid, a driver can lose control of the vehicle.
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel drive. Also, see Braking on page 4-6. If your vehicle doesn’t have four-wheel drive, you shouldn’t drive off-road unless you’re on a level, solid surface. Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does have some definite hazards. The greatest of these is the terrain itself. “Off-roading” means you’veleft the great North American road system behind. Traffic lanes aren’t marked. Curves aren’t banked.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle. The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far forward as you can. 0 Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on the off-road terrain doesn’t tnss things around ,rgo 01. ,he load floor piled . . . J her t.,n the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured.
Environmental Concerns Traveling to Remote Areas Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. We recognize these concerns and urge every off-roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment: It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises. Get accurate maps of trails and terrain.
Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep in mind. At higher speeds: you approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles. you have less time to react. you have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles. you’ll need more distance for braking, especially since you’re on an unpaved surface.
When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or other surface features canjerk the wheel out of your hands if you’re not prepared. When you drive over bumps, rocks, or other obstacles, your wheels can leave the ground. If this happens, even with one or two wheels, you can’t control the vehicle as well or at all. Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it’s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns or sudden braking.
Approaching a Hill Driving Uphill When you approach a hill, you need to decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just too steep to climb, descend or cross. Steepness can be hard to judge. On a very small hill, for example, there may be a smooth, constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top. On a large hill, the incline may get steeper as you near the top, but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes, grass or shrubs.
Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you’re there. Use your headlamps even during the day. They make you more visible to oncoming traffic. Dri -..ig to the ~p (crest) of a hill at full speed can cause an accident. There could be a drop-off, embankment, cliff, or even another vehicle. You could be seriously injured or killed. As you near the top of a hill, slow down and stay alert.
Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle, it’s steepenough to cause you to roll over if you turn around. If you can’t make it up the hill, you must back straight downthe hill. Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can’t do it. What should I do? A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission in PARK (P) and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help.
If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help your brakes and they won’t have to do all the work. Descend slowly, keeping your vehicle under control at all times. Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). This is called “free-wheeling.” Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade.
Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later, an off-road trail will probably go across the incline of a hili. If this happens, you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline. Here are some things to consider: A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across. When you go straight up or down a hill, the length of the wheel base (the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels) reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end.
Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even if the door there is harder to open. If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over, you’ll be right in its path. If you have to walk down the slope, stay out of the path the vehicle will take if it does roll over. Getting out on the downhill ( v ) side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous.
When you drive on sand, you’ll sense a change in wheel traction. But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is. On loosely packed sand (as on beaches or sand dunes) your tires will tend to sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating and braking. You may want to reduce the air pressure in your tires slightly when driving on sand. This will improve traction. Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers. Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction.
After Off-Road Driving Driving through rushing water can be dangerous. Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown. If it’s only shallow water, it can still wash away the ground from under your tires, and you could lose traction and roll the vehicleover. Don’t drive through rushing water. Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard.
Driving at Night Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. Since you can’t see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. In remote areas, watch for animals. If you’re tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare (as from a driver who doesn’t lower the high beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps), slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps. Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Keep your windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean - inside and out.
The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It’s wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid.
Hydroplaning Driving Through Flowing Water Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the road is wet enough and you’re going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. ,awi,,, or ru,,,ing water creates strong forces. If you try to drive through flowing water, as you might at alow water crossing, your vehicle can be carriedaway.
City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip. Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities. You'll save time and energy. See Freeway Driving on page 4-37. Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it.
Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway. If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to check traffic.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to the next exit. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s ready to go. If it needs service, have it done before starting out.
Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Is there actually such a condition as ”highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehiclethat can make you sleepy.
If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable. See Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle on page 4-19 for information about driving off-road. If you don’t st ..., down, l-dr brakes c o u L Jet so hot that they wouldn’t workwell. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope.
Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down to a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill better. Winter Driving Stay in your own lane whendriving on two-lane roads in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wideor cut across the center of the road. Drive at speeds that let you stayin your own lane. As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. Therecould be somethingin your lane,like a stalled car or an accident.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle.
Whatever the condition - smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow - drive with caution. If you have traction assist, keep the system on. It will improve your ability to accelerate when driving on a slippery road. But you can turn the traction system off if your vehicle ever gets stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow. See If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-45. Even though your vehicle has atraction system, you’ll want to slow down and adjust your driving to the road conditions.
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor mats - anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm. If you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in a serious situation.
Snow can trapexhaus;t gases under your vehicle. This can cause deadlyCO (carbon monoxide) gas to get inside. CO could overcome you and kill you. You can’tsee it or smell it, so you might not know it is in your vehicle. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe. And check around again from time to time to be sure snow doesn’t collect there. Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that’s away from the wind.
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out If you let your tires spin at high speed, they can explode, and you or others could be injured. And, the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat. Thatcould cause an engine compartment fire or other damage. When you’re stuck, spin the wheels as little as possible. Don’t spin the wheels above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the speedometer. Notice: Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires.
Using the Recovery Hooks Your vehicle is equipped with recovery hooks. The hooks are provided at the front of your vehicle. You may need to use them if you’re stuck off-road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving. These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooksat a sideways angle. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chainor cable snapping back.
Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes (such as behind a motorhome), see “Recreational Vehicle Towing’’ following. Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle - such as behind a motorhome.
Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Use the following procedure to correctly tow you vehicle on all four wheels: 1. Firmly set the parking brake. 2. Shift the transmission to PARK (P). 3. Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the tow vehicle. Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed.
5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle. 6. When the vehicle is properly attached to the tow vehicle and is ready to be towed, turn the ignition to LOCK. Dolly Towing Two-Wheel-Drive Vehicles Two-wheel-drive vehicles should not be towed with the rear wheels on the ground. Two-wheel-drive transmission have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed.
Loading Your Vehicle \ ifting a four-whe _..ve --hicle’!- -:ansfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission isin Park (P) for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicleis in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL. D ’ GAWR FRT GAWR RF. TIRE PRESSURI n COLD u e!==! o n I - 7 u u 4. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N).
The Certificationflire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles, you need to go to a weigh station and weighyour vehicle. Your dealer can help you with this. Be sure to spreadout your load equally on both sides of the centerline. Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle, or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
Level Control Self-Adjusting Things you put inside your vehlcle can strike and injure people ina sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. Put things in the cargoarea of your vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly. Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, inside the vehicleso that some of them are above the topsof the seats. Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle. When you carry something inside the vehicle, secure it whenever you can. Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you need to.
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Before installing a snow plow on your vehicle, here are some things you’ll need to know: Notice: If your vehicle doesn’t have the snow plow prep package, adding a plow can damage your vehicle, and the repairs wouldn’t be covered by warranty. Unless your vehicle was built to carry a snow plow, don’t add oneto your vehicle.
Here are some guidelines for safely carrying a snow plow on your vehicle: Make sure the weight on the front and rear axles doesn’t exceed the axle rating for each. For the front axle, if more cargo or passengers must be carried, appropriate counter ballast must be installed rear of the rear axle. Counter ballast must be properly secured so it won’t move during driving. Follow the snow plow manufacturer’s recommendations regarding rear ballast.
In order to calculate the amount of weight any front accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding to the front axle, use the following formula: For example, adding a 700 Ib. (318 kg) snow plow actually adds more than 700 Ib. (318 kg) to the front axle. Using the formula, if the snow plow is 4 ft. (122 cm) in front of the front axle and the wheel base is 10 ft. (305 cm), then: W = 700 Ib. (318 kg) A = 4 ft. (122 cm) W.B. = 10 ft. (305 cm) (W X (A + W.B.))/W.B. = (700 X (4 + 10))/10 = 980 Ib.
Q: What is total vehicle reserve capacity? A: This is the difference between your GVWR and the On some vehicles equipped with certain front mounted equipment, such as a snow plow,it may be possible to load the front axleto the front GAWR but not have enough weight on the rear axle to have proper braking performance. If your brakes can’t work To help your properly, you could have a crash.
Trailer Recommendations You must subtract your hitch loads from the Cargo Weight Rating (CWR). CWR is the maximum weight of the load your vehicle can carry. It doesn’t include the weight of the people inside. But you can figure about 150 Ibs. (68 kg) for each seat. The total cargo load must not be more than your vehicle’s CWR. Weigh your vehicle with the trailer attached, so that you won’t go over the GVWR or GAWR.
If yours was built with trailering options, as many are, it’s ready for heavier trailers. But trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means changes in handling, durability and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to be used properly. That’s the reason for thispart. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers.
Tow/Haul Mode Tow/haul is a feature that assists when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. The purpose of the tow/haul mode is to: e Reduce the frequency and improve the predictability of transmission shifts when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load. e Provide the same solid shift feel when pulling a heavy trailer or a large or heavy load as when the vehicle is unloaded.
Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It depends on how you plan to use your rig. For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull a trailer are all important. And, it can also depend on any special equipment that you have on your vehicle. Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehicle model and options.
You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and OwnerAssistance Information Booklet. In Canada, write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 4-62 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle.
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver’s door or see Tires on page 5-58. Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW and rear axle limits for your vehicle, including the weight of the trailer tongue. A B If you use a weight distributing hitch, make sure you don’t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distributing spring bars.
Will you have to make any holes in the body of your vehicle when you install a trailer hitch? If you do, then be sure to seal the holes later when you remove the hitch. If you don’t seal them, deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle. See ”Carbon Monoxide” in the Index. Dirt and water can, too. Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working. This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time. During your trip, checkoccasionally to be sure that the load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working.
Driving On Grades Parking on lills Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well. You can tow in DRIVE (D). You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often (e.g., under heavy loads and/or hilly conditions).
5. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear and not in NEUTRAL (N). 6. Release the regular brakes. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a gear, and It can be dangerous to get oui J your vehicle if the shift lever is not fullyin PARK (P) with the parking brake firmlyset. Your vehicle can roll.
The Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) wire is tied next to the trailer wiring harness for use with a trailer. The eight-wire harness contains the following trailer circuits: Yellow: Left Stopnurn Signal DarkGreen:Right Stopnurn Signal Brown: Taillamps White:Ground Light Green:Back-upLamps Light Blue:CHMSL Red: Battery Feed 0 Your vehicle is equipped with the eight-wire trailer towing harness.
Auxiliary Battery The auxiliary battery provision can be used to supply electrical power to additional equipment that you may choose to add. A I If your vehicle has this provision, this relay will be located on the passenger’s side of the vehicle, next to the auxiliary battery. The auxiliary battery circuit is protected by a megafuse located behind the auxiliary battery. Be sure to follow the proper installation instructions that are included with any electrical equipment that you install.
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ............................................................ 5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ......................... 5.4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...................................................... 5.4 Fuel ................................................................ 5.5 Gasoline Octane ............................................ 5.5 Gasoline Specifications ................................. 5.5 California Fuel .................
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care BuyingNew Tires ........................ ......... -5-61 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .......................... 5.62 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-64 Wheel Replacement ...................................... 5-64 Tire Chains .................................................. 5-65 If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................ 5-66 Changing a Flat Tire ................................... -5-67 Spare Tire ............................
Service We hope you’ll want to keep your GM vehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’ll get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people.
Doing Your Own Service Work If you want to do some of your own service work, you’ll want to use the proper service manual. It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7-I 1. Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-65.
Fuel Gasoline Specifications Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better vehicle performance and engine protection. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline.
California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications. If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards, your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected.
Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel. Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel wouldn't be covered by your warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you'll be driving.
I While refueling, hang the fuel cap by the tether using the hook located on the inside of the filler door. To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). 5-8 If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on youif you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happenif your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any “hiss” noise to stop.
Whenyou put the fuel capback on, turn it tothe right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed. this would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere. See Malfunction lndicator Lamp on page 3-40. Nofice: If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the right type. Your dealer can get one for you. If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.
Hood Release Checking Things Under the Hood /i\ CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire. These include liquids likefuel, oil, coolant, brake fluid, windshield washer and other fluids, and plastic or rubber. You or others could be burned. Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine. 5-10 I To open the hc ., do the following: 1. Pull the handle located inside the vehicle to the lower left of the steering wheel.
2. Then go to the front of the vehicle and push left on the secondary hood release, located under the front emblem. 3. Lift the hood. Before closing the hood, be sure all filler caps are on properly. Pull down the hood and close it firmly.
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the VORTECTM5300 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-12
A. Engine Air CleanedFilter B. Coolant Surge Tank C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped) D. Engine Oil Fill E. Engine Oil Dipstick F. Automatic Transmission Dipstick G. Fan H. I. J. K. L. M. N.
When you open the hood on the VORTECTM8100 V8 engine you will see the following: 5-14
A. Engine Air CleanedFilter B. Coolant Surge Tank C. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped) D.Engine Oil Dipstick E. Automatic Transmission Dipstick F.Engine Oil Fill G.Fan H. Remote Negative (-) Terminal (GND) I . Remote Positive (+) Terminal J. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir K.BrakeFluidReservoir L. UnderhoodElectricalCenter M. Battery N.
Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes to drain back into the oil pan. If you don’t, the oil dipstick might not show the actual level. Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, keeping the tip down, and check the level. When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick, then you’ll need toadd at least one quart of oil. But you must use the right kind.
What Kind sf Engine Oil to Use RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API). Do not use any oil which does not carry this starburst symbol. j LOOK FOR MIS SYMBOL HOT WEATHER =Fa I I - - + 38 I - - .
As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils which have the API Starburst symbol and which are also identified as SAE 5W-30. If you cannot find such SAE 5W-30 oils, you can use an SAE IOW-30 oil which has the API Starburst symbol, if it's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. Do not use other viscosity grade oils, such as SAE 1OW40 or SAE 20W-50 under any conditions.
How to Reset the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Message System The GM Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. Anytime your oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where you can change your oil prior to a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on, reset the system.
See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 to determine when to check the air filter restriction indicator. 1- The service window(A) with the percentage scale shows the amount of engine air cleanedfilter life used. When both service window (A) and service window (B) turn orange, replace the engine air cleaner/filter. After changing the engine air cleaner/filter, press the button on top of the air filter restriction indicator to reset it.
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to replace the engine air cleanerlfilter. See Part Br Owner Checks and Services on page6- 10. Operating ? enginewith ---> airc-__mer/fiL-Nr off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air,it stops flame if the engine backfires. If it isn’t there and the engine backfires, you could be burned. Don’t drive with it off, and be careful working on the engine with the air cleanedfilter off. 1.
Automatic Transmission Fluid How to Check When to Check and Change Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department. A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.
Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C). If it’s colder than 50°F (IOOC), drive the vehiclein THIRD (3) until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes. A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off, but this is used only as a reference. Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50°F (1OOC) or more.
Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot. (A cold check is used only as a reference.) If the fluid level is low, add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check. It doesn’t take much fluid, generally less than one pint (0.5 L). Don’t overfill. Notice: We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-111, because fluid with that label is made especially for your automatic transmission.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@coolant will: Give freezing protection down to -34°F (-37°C). Give boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C). Protect against rust and corrosion. 0 Help keep the proper engine temperature. Let the warning lights and gages work as they should. Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use onlyDEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant. If coolant other than DEX-COOL@is added to the system, premature engine, heater core or radiator corrosion may result.
Checking Coolant The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location. Turning the surge tank pressure cap when the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly. Never turn the surge tank pressure cap - even a little - when the engine and radiator are hot. The vehicle must be on a level surface.
Engine Overheating You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol, and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough. Don’t spill coolant on a hot engine. When replacing the pressure cap, make sure it is hand-tight. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap The coolant surge tank pressure cap must be fully installed on the coolant surge tank. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on location.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine 1 everyone away trom tne veh.-.e unul IT: cools down. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood. If you keep driving when your engine is overheated, the liquids init can catch fire. You or others could be badly burned. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle until the engineis cool. See “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” in the Index for information on driving to a safe place inan emergency.
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant message, can indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant Level Warning Message under DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-56. If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you: Climb a long hill on a hot day. Stop after high-speed driving. Idle for long periods in traffic. Pow a trailer. See Towing a Trailer on page4-58.
Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 8100 V8 Engine A. Coolant Surge Tank B. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap __ 5300 V8 Engine C. EngineFan If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is boiling, don’t do anything else until it cools down.
When the engine is cold, the coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system. I Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. Notice: When adding coolant, it is important that you use onlyDEX-COOL@(silicate-free) coolant.
HOWto Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, check to see if coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level isn’t at the FULL COLD mark, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank pressure cap, is cool before you do it. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for more information.
Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, heater core and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and the proper COI !nt mi Ire. Adding only pram water to your cooling system can be dangerous. Plainwater, or some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. Your vehicle’s coolant warning systemis set for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but you wouldn’tget the overheat warning.
no longer hot. Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise (left) about one full turn. If you hear a hiss, wait for that to stop.A hiss means there is still some pressure left. SURGE 15 PSI The coolant surge tank on your vehicle may be equipped with one of the two caps shown. RESERVOIR [YMPANSION - 105 kPa 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. I 1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
3. Then 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 you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine cooling fan. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank may be lower. If the level is lower, add more of the proper mixture to the coolant surge tank until the level reaches the FULL COLD mark. 5. Then replace the pressure cap.
Engine Fan Noise Power Steering Fluid Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan. When the clutch is engaged, the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the engine. In most everyday driving conditions, the fan is spinning slower and the clutch is not fully engaged. This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise. Under heavy vehicle loading, trailer towing and/or high outside temperatures, the fan speed increases as the clutch more fully engages. So you may hear an increase in fan noise.
How to Check Power Steering Fluid Turn the key off, let the engine compartment cool down, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick. The level should be at the FULL COLD mark. If necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark.
- Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be operating your vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below freezing, use a fluid that has sufficient protection against freezing. See Engine Compartment Overview on page5-72 for reservoir location. Adding Washer Fluid Your vehicle has a low washer fluid message that comes on when the washer fluid is low.
Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down. The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. When new linings are put in. the fluid level goes back up. The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system.
Checking Brake Fluid What to Add You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3 brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only.See Part D: RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 6- 17. 1 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir. x Just look at the brake fluid reservoir. The fluid level should be above MIN.
Nofice: 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, suchas engine oil, in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they’ll have to be replaced. Don’t let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. The bra wear warn J sound means that soon your brakes won’t workwell. That could lead to an accident. When you hear the brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
Brake Pedal Travel Battery See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble. Your new vehicle comes with a maintenancefree ACDelco@ battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery’s label. We recommend an ACDelco@ battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-72for battery location.
Batteries have acid that can burn you anu gas that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” next for tips on working around a battery without getting hurt. Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle for longer storage periods. Also, for your audio system, see Theft-Deterrent Feature on page 3- IO 1. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle.
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don’t want. You wouldn’t be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems. To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling, set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump start procedure.
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5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged too. Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded.Use a flashlight if you need more light. Be sure the battery has enoughwater. You don’t need to add water to the ACDelco@ battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there.
6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one. 8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote negative (-) terminal if the vehicle has one.
Notice: Damage to your vehicle may result from electrical shorting if jumper cables are removed incorrectly. To prevent electrical shorting, take care that the cables don’t touch each other or any other metal. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery. 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the vehicle with the good battery. 3.
Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Sewices on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant \ I I l l The proper level for the 1500 Series is from 5/8 inch to 1 5/8 inch (15 rnm to 40 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. The proper level for the 2500 Series is from 0 to 112 inch (0 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the filler plug hole. Add only enough fluid to reach the proper level.
Four-wheel Drive How to Check Lubricant Lubricant checks in this section also apply to these vehicles. However, there are two additional systems that need lubrication. Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6- 15. Transfer Case To get an accurate reading, the vehicle should be on a level surface.
Front Axle When to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant. See Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4. How to Check Lubricant If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you may need to add some lubricant. When the differential is cold, add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1/2 inch (12 mm) below the filler plug hole.
Bulb Replacement Headlamps 1. Remove the turn signal/parking lamp housing by pressing the release clip on the outboard side of the housing and pulling the outboard end of the housing toward you. See Replacement Bulbs on page 5-56 for the proper type of bulbs to use. For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs I Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured.
t A. Low-BeamHeadlamp 9. High-BeamHeadlamp 3. Pull the pins away from their clips and pull them up until they completely release from the vehicle. 4. Pull the headlamp assembly out of the vehicle. 5. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing. 6. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb. 7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb. Use care not to touch the new bulb with your bare hands or anything damp or oily. 8.
9. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle and reinstall the two pins. 10. Place the inboard end of the turn signal/parking lamp housing into the pocket. 11. Push the outboard side of the housing in until the release clip snaps into place. Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps 1. Remove the turn signaVparking lamp housing by pressing the release clip on the outboard side of the housing and pulling the outboard end of the housing toward you. 2.
Daytime Running Lamps The DRLs are located in the front fascia near the foglamps. They can be identified by their square shape. 1. Reach under the front fascia and locate the DRL housing. Be sure you are not picking the foglamp housing, which is near the DRLs. Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) It is recommended that this component be replaced as a unit by your dealer. Taillamps A. Stoplamp B. Turn Signal Lamp C. Back-upLamp 2. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the DRL housing.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket and turn the socket clockwise into the taillamp housing until it clicks. 2. Remove the two rear lamp assembly screws near the tailgate latch and pull out the lamp assembly. 6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the screws. 7. Close the tailgate. Replacement Bulbs 3. Press the release tab and turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the taillamp housing. dealer. 4. Pull the old bulb straight out from the socket.
. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See Wiper Blade Check under At Least Twice a Year on page 6-1 1 for . I Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 5-706. Here's how to remove the shephard's hook type. To replace the windshield wiper blade assembly dothe following: 1.
Tires I Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see vour GM Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in the Index.
Inflation -- Tire Pressure When to Check The Certificationflire label, which is on the rear edge of the driver’s door, shows the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold” means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile (1.6 km). Check your tires once a month or more. Notice: Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is all right. It’s not.
The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first rotation is the most important. See “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services,” in Section 6, for scheduled rotation intervals. When rotating your tires, always use the correct rotation pattern shown here. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Certificationflire label. Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened.
When It Is Time for New Tires The tire has a bump, bulge or split. 0 One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tires have only 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less of tread remaining. Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators. You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true: You can see the indicators at three or more places around the tire.
If you ever replace your tires with those not having a TPC Spec number, make sure they are the same size, load range, speed rating and construction type (bias, bias-belted or radial) as your original tires. ,. Mi l g tires could cause you to lose control while driving. If you mix tires of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may not handle properly, and you could have a crash. Using tires of different sizes may also cause damage to your vehicle.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades, they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified governmenttest course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance. Scheduled wheel alignment and wheel balancing are not needed. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset. If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis. See Changing a flat Tire on page5-67for more information. Used Replacement Wheels Put.---ga usedheel c yourvehicl s dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used It could fail suddenly or how far it’s been driven. If you have to replace a and cause a crash.
Notice: If your vehicle is a 2500 Series, use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use chains that are the proper size for your tires. Install them on the tires of the rearaxle. Don’t use chains on the tires of the front axle. Tighten them as tightly as possible with the ends securely fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain manufacturer’s instructions. If you can hear the chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten them. If the contact continues, slow down until it stops.
Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warninq flashers. Chanc, J a tire can cause an i nry. The vehicle can slipoff the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level place to change your tire. To help prevent the vehicle from moving: I 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P). 3.
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Top Box Storage Unit (Passenger Side) 2. Remove the black pouch from the storage box. You now have all of the tools you will need to lower the spare tire and change a flat. You’ll use the jack handle extensions and the wheel wrench to remove the underbody-mountedspare tire. A. B. C. D. E. F. Spare Tire HoistAssembly HoistCable Tire Retainer HoistShaft Hoist End of Extension Tool G. HoistShaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J.
Follow these instructions to lower the spare tire: I 1. Your vehicle may be equipped with a hoist lock (J). Open the spare tire lock cover on the bumper and use the ignition key to remove the lock. 3. Insert the hoist end (open end) (F) of the extension through the hole (G) in the rear bumper. F Be sure the hoist end of the extension connects into the hoist shaft (E).The ribbed square end of the extension is used to lower the spare tire. 2.
5. The wheel wrench has a hook that allows you to pull the hoist cable towards you to assist in reaching the spare tire. D Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Use the following pictures and instructions to remove the flat tire and raise the vehicle. 6. When the tire has been lowered, tilt the retainer (D) at the end of the cable so it can be pulled up through the wheel opening.
1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, looser1 them by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. If the vehicle has a center cap with wheel nut caps, the wheel nut caps are designed to stay with the center cap after they are loosened. Remove the entire center cap. 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwiseto loosen the wheel nuts. Don’t remove the wheel nuts yet.
Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle slipsoff the jack you could be badly injured or killed.Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by ajack. Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.To help avoid personal injury and vehicledamage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. 3. Position the jack under the vehicle.
4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. Rear Position 1500 Series Rear Position 2500 Series Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a rear tire of the vehicle, you’ll need to use the jack handle (C) and both jack handle extensions (D). Attach the wheel wrench to the jack handle extensions. Attach the jack handle to the jack.On all 1500 Series vehicles, use the jacking pad provided on the rear axle. On 2500 series vehicles, use the axle between the spring and shock bracket.
Rust or dirt on thewheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheelcould come off and cause an accident. Whenyou change a wheel, remove any rust ordirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use a scraper or wire brushlater, if you need to, to get all the rustor dirt off. 5.
~~ Rear Position 2500 Series Front Position 5-76 Rear Position 1500 Series 7. Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack completely.
8. Tighten the nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown by turning the wheel wrench clockwise. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off. This could lead to an accident. Be sure to use the correct wheel nuts. If you have to replacethem, be sure to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification.
When you reinstall the full-size wheel and tire, you must also reinstall the wheel cover with attached plastic nuts, the plastic nut caps or the smooth center cap. If you are reinstalling a wheel cover with attached plastic nuts, place it on the wheel and tighten the nuts by hand to get them started. Then tighten the nut caps with the wheel wrench until they are snug. Do not overtighten the nut caps or they may break. If you are reinstalling plastic nut caps, tighten the nuts by hand to get them started.
U D / 1. Put the tire on the ground at the rear of the vehicle with the valve stem pointed down. 2. Tilt the retainer (D) downward and through the wheel opening. Make sure the retainer is fully seated across the underside of the wheel. A. Spare Tire B. HoistAssembly C. HoistCable D. Tire Retainer E. Hoist Shaft F. Hoist End of Extension Tool G. Hoist Shaft Access Hole H. Wheel Wrench I. Jack Handle Extensions J.
5. Raise the tire part way upward. Make sure the retainer is seated in the wheel opening. 6. Raise the tire fully against the underside of the vehicle by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice. You cannot overtighten the cable. 3. Attach the wheel wrench (H) and extensions (I) together. 4. Insert the hoist end (F) through the hole (G) in the rear bumper and into the hoist shaft. PUSH & PULL F 7. Make sure the tire is stored securely.
To store the tools, follow these procedures: 1. Return the tools to the tool bag and place it back in the Top-Box Storage unit. To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following: 2. Assemble wheel blocks and bottle jack together with the wing nut. 3. Replace the jack cover and tighten the jack-cover wingnuts. Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist assembly equipped with a secondary latch system.
4. Repeat this procedure at least two times. If the spare tire lowers to the ground, continue with Step 5 of “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools” earlier in this section. 5. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately six inches (15 cm) of cable is exposed. 6. Stand the wheel blocks on their shortest ends, with the backs facing each other. 7. Place the bottom edge of the jack on the wheel blocks, separating them so that the jack is balanced securely.
11. Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable. Someone standing too close during the procedure could be injured by the jack. If the spare tire does not slide off the jack completely, make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out from the spare. 8.
D 13. Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening. Pull the tire out from under the vehicle. 14. If the cable is hanging under the vehicle, turn the wheel wrench in the hoist shaft hole in the bumper clockwise to raise the cable back up. Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can. You will not be able to store a spare or flat tire using the hoist assembly until it has been replaced.
Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them ona hot part of the vehicle. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything from a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. And always open your doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside.
Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. 0 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems Stains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine and blood can be removed as follows: Carefully scrape off any excess stain. 1. Carefully scrape off excess stain, then sponge the soiled area with cool water. Use a clean cloth or sponge, and change to a clean area often.
Vinyl Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions. 0 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this more than once. Things like tar, asphalt and shoe polish will stain if you don’t get them off quickly.
Care of Safety Belts Washing Your Vehicle Keep belts clean and dry. The best way to preserve your vehicle’s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water. Do nc, -.-acl. Jr d,, sa.,.y belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish. Youcan get GM-approved cleaning products from your dealer. See GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on page 5-91. Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster. Washing with water is all that is usually needed. However, you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, if necessary.
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels Sheet Metal Damage Your vehicle may be equipped with either aluminum or chrome-plated wheels. If your vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection. Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, accelerated corrosion (rust) can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines, frame, floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection. At least every spring, flush these materials from the underbody with plain water. Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect. Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed.
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description ontaminants, Spray on Usage Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foaming shampoo. Cleans and lightly waxes. Biodegradable and phosphate free. Spot Lifter Quickly and easily removes spots and stains from carpets, vinyl and cloth upholstery. Odor Eliminator Odorless spray odor eliminator used on fabrics, vinyl, leather and carpet. See your General Motors parts department for these products.
Vehicle Identification Service Parts Identification Label Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) You’ll find this label located in the glove box. It’s very helpful if you ever need to order parts. On this label is: yourVIN, L I11111111111111111111111111 1 1 1 1 1 II111111111111111111111 @ SAMPLE4UX1M072675 1. the model designation, paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment. Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
Electrical System Windshield Wiper Fuses Notice; Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first. Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should. The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools.
Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusible thermal links. This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems. Instrument Panel Fuse Block The fuse block access door is on the driver’s side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block. Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse.
You may have spare fuses located behind the fuse block access door. These can be used to replace a bad fuse. However, make sure it is of the correct amperage.
I Fuses Usage I IGN 0 PCM, TCM I TBC IGN 0 Truck Body Controller I I I Vehicle and Trailer High Mounted Stoplamp LeftTurnSignaVStopTrailer I Left Turn Signals and Sidemarkers Vehicle Stoplamps, Brake Module, Electronic Throttle Control Module Right Turn SignaVStop Trailer I (RT TRN Right Turn Signals and Sidemarkers I I BODY Harness Connector 5-97
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block The center instrument panel utility block is located underneath the instrument panel, to the left of the steering column.
Underhood Fuse Block To remove fuses, hold the end of the fuse between your thumb and index finger and pull straight out. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 5-72 for more information on its location. The underhood fuse block in the engine compartment on the driver’s side of the vehicle near the battery. Lift the cover for accessto the fuse/relay block.
Replace cover after servicing. Remettre le couvercle en place. ,--. I I GLOW i PLUG LSTOPLP I I I I I I I I 1. I I I I L. NOTE: function The FUNCTION/AMP-GAS and FUNCTION/AMP-DIESEL FONCTION/INTENSITE-ESSENCE FONCTIONIINTENSITE-DIESEL amperage Of thesefuses are different for gas and INJ 2/15A EDU/25A rnoteurs essence diesel fueled engines. See ECMRPVIISA for OwnersManual FUEL HT115A functions of studs #I and #2. ECMI/I5A a * REMARQUE: La fonction et I'intensiti.
*I - Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #2. *2 - Gasoline Engine and Fuel Injection Rail #1. *3 - Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors. *4- Gasoline Engine; Oxygen Sensors.
Fuses 4ws RR Rear HVAC PWR AUX I Usage I Vent Solenoid Canister/ Quadrasteer Module Power Climate Control Auxiliary Power Outlet - Console IGN 1 Ignition Relay PCM 1 Powertrain Control Module ETC/ECM Electronic Throttle Control, Electronic Brake Controller IGN E Instrument Panel Cluster, Air Conditioning Relay, Turn SignaVHazard Switch, Starter Relay RTD Ride Control TRL B/U Backup Lamps PCM B Powertrain Control Module, Fuel Pump F/PMP Fuel (Relay) Pump amps, ack-up LP B/U 5-102 Trail
WIS WASH HomeLink, Rear Heated INFO 5-103
Capacities and Specifications Please refer to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page6- 17 for more information. All capacities are approximate. Engine Specifications Engine VORTECTM5300 V8 VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap T Automatic 0.060 INCHES (15 2 MM) VORTECTM 81 00 V8 G ~~~ I Automatic I MM) 0.060 INCHES (1.52 Capacities and Specifications Capacities Metric English Application After refill, the level must be rechecked. See Cooling System on page 5-30.
Capacities and Specifications (cont’d) I Capacities Application Engine Oil with Filter VORTECTM5300 V8 (VIN Code T) VORTECTM 8100V8 (VIN Code G) Fuel Tank Capacity 1500 2500 6.0 quarts 6.5 quarts 5.7 L 6.1 L I 31 .O gallons 37.5 gallons 117.0 L 142.
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement part numbers listed in this section are based on the latest information available at the time of printing, and are subject to change. If a part listed in this manual is not the same as the part used in your vehicle when it was built, or if you have any questions, please contact your GM dealer. These specifications are for information only. If you have any questions, see the service manual.
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...................................... 6.2 Introduction ................................................... 6.2 Your Vehicle and the Environment .................... 6-2 Maintenance Requirements .............................. 6.2 How This Section is Organized ......................... 6.3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...........6.4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule .................... 6.4 Scheduled Maintenance ...................................
Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the environment. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle.
How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to have done and how often. Some of these services can be complex, so unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you should let your dealer’s service department or another qualified service center do tl ;e jobs. Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured.
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services This part contains engine oil and chassis lubrication scheduled maintenance which explains the engine oil life system and how it indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Lubricate chassis components with each oil change. Also, listed are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have done and when you should schedule them.
Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles (166 000 km) at the same intervals for the life of this vehicle. The services shown at 150,000 miles (240 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 150,000 miles (240 000 km) for the life of this vehicle. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6-10 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-15. Footnotes j-The U.S.
If the system is ever reset accidentally, you must change your oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) since your last oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed. See Engine Oil on page 5-15 for information on resetting the system. An Emission Control Service. Lubricate chassis components with each engine oil and filter change. Lubricate the front suspension, ball joints, steering linkage, transmission shift linkage and parking brake cable guides.
30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. CI Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 0 Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) 0 Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. 37,500 Miles (62 500 km) Ll Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed.
60,000 Miles (100 000 km) c1 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as u needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) Replace fuel filter. An Emission Control Service. (See footnote t.) Replace engine air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Service. Inspect Evaporative Control System.
97,500 Miles (162 500 km) 0 Check readfront axle fluid level and add fluid as needed. Check constant velocity joints and axle seals for leaking. 0 Rotate tires. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-59 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service.
Part B: Owner Checks and Services Engine Coolant Level Check Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Check the engine coolant level and add DEX-COOL@ coolant mixture if necessary. See Engine Coolant on page 5-24 for further details. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
At Least Twice a Year Spare Tire Check Restraint System Check At least twice a year, after the monthly inflation check of the spare tire determines that the spare is inflated to the correct tire inflation pressure, make sure that the spare tire is stored securely. Push, pull, and then try to rotate or turn the tire. If it moves, use the wheel wrenchhatchet to tighten the cable. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-67.
Weatherstrip Lubrication Body Lubrication Service Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold, damp weather more frequent application may be required. See Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6- 17.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-38 if necessary. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Sy-'-71 Chef- 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See Parking Brake on page 2-38if necessary.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. Underbody Flushing Service When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin tomove. You or others could be injured and property could bedamaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roil.
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service department or other qualified service centerdo these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairsare completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a service manual. See Service Publications Ordering lnformation on page 7-1 1.
Engine Cooling System Inspection Brake System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser. To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended at least once a year. Inspect the complete system.
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specificationmay be obtained from your dealer. Usage Engine Oil Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake Svstem Windshield Washer Solvent Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol of the proper viscosity.
Usage Automatic Transfer Case Front Axle Propshaft Spline or One-Piece Propshaft Spline (Two-Wheel Drive with Auto. Trans.) 6-18 Fluid/Lubricant AUTO-TRAK II Fluid (GM Part No. U.S. 12378508, in Canada 10953626). Spline Lubricant, Special Lubricant (GM Part No. U.S. 12345879, in Canada 10953511) or lubricant meeting requirements of GM 9985830. Weatherstrip Squeaks Synthetic Grease with Teflon, Superlube (GM Part No. U.S. 12371 287,in Canada 10953437, or equivalent).
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts.
Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-20
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Maintenance Record (cont’d) 6-22
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance Information ...................... 7.2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...................... 7.2 Online Owner Center ...................................... 7.4 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................................... 7.4 Customer Assistance Offices ............................ 7.4 GM Mobility Program Persons for with Disabilities ..................................................7.
Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur.
STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two, you should file with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP).
Online Owner Center Customer AssistanceOff ices The Owner Center at MyGMLink is a resource for your GM ownership needs. You can find your specific vehicle information all in one place. The Owner Center allows you to: Get e-mail service reminders. Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center.
Canada General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel §am Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-800-263-7854(French) 1-800-263-3830(For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-268-6800 All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S.
Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevroletreserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Careat anytime. The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any paymentobligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.
Plan Ahead When Possible Transportation Options When your vehicle requires warranty service, you should contact your dealer and request an appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience. Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options.
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement up to $30 per day (five day maximum) may be available for theuse of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonablefuel expenses up to $10 per day (five day maximum) may be available. Claim amounts shouldreflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts.
Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering Information In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Service Manuals Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle. Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.
A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-19 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ......... 4-54 AddingWasher Fluid ....................................... 5-38 AdditionalProgram Information ........................... 7-9 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-29 Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) ...... 3-69, 3-80 Air Bag PassengerStatus Indicator ...........................
Automatic Climate Control System ..................... 3-20 3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ Automatic Transfer Case .................................. 2-34 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-22 Operation ................................................... 2-31 Automatic Transmission Check .......................... 6-12 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check .............................................
Care of Your CassetteTapePlayer ................................. 3-102 CD and DVD Player ................................... 3-103 CDsandDVDs ......................................... 3-103 Cargo Area, All-Weather .................................. 2-72 Cargo Area Floor Drains .................................. 2-76 Cargo Cover Panels ........................................ 2-61 CargoLamps ................................................. 3-16 2-64 Cargo Panel Storage System ............................
Climate Control System Climate Controls Personalization .................... 3-29 Dual .......................................................... 3-26 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-28 Comfort Controls ............................................. 3-20 Compact Disc Messages .......................... 3-75, 3-89 Compass Calibration ............................... 2-47, 2-48 Compass Operation ......................................... 2-48 Compass Variance ........................
Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-46 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-46 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-56 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-32 City ........................................................... 4-36 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ............................................
Engine Air Cleaner Filter Restriction Indicator Check ........................................................ 6-11 ENGINE COOLANT HOT ................................. 3-57 Engine Coolant Level Check ............................. 6-10 Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-18 Engine Oil and Chassis Lubrication ScheduledMaintenance ................................. 6-5 Engine Oil Level Check ................................... 6-10 ENGINEOVERHEATED ..................................
Fuses Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................... Windshield Wiper ......................................... 5-95 5-94 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-39 Fuel .......................................................... 3-45 OilPressure ............................................... 3-43 Speedometer .............................................. 3-32 Tachometer ................................................. 3-32 Transmission Temperature ..........................
I If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ... ... 5-29 ... 5-28 If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ..... If the Light is Flashing .............................. ... 3-41 If the Light Is OnSteady .......................... ... 3-42 If YouAreStuck in Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow ....... 4-45 If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-59 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard ........................... 4-44 Ignition Positions .............................................
Light (cont.) Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-45 3-40 MalfunctionIndicator .................................... Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator ................ 3-33 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-32 Security ..................................................... 3-44 3-44 Tow/HaulMode ........................................... Traction Off ................................................ 3-38 Listening to a DVD ......................................
Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Transfer Case and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive) Inspection ...................................... 6-16 Using Your ................................................... 6-4 YourVehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-67 Making Turns ................................................. 4-65 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-40 Manual PassengerSeat ....................................
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off Paved Roads .............................................. 4-19 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-28 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist ..................................................... 2-52 Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... 2-50 2-51 Convex Mirror ............................................. Heated Mirrors ................
Power Steering ............................................... 4-14 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-8 Programming the HomeLink Transmitter ............. 2-55 Puddle Lamps ................................................ 3-15 Q Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-14 R RadioMessages ........................ ..., ........ 3-71 Radios .......................................................... 3-64 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ...............
Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-42 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .............................................. 1-66 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-10 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 7-10 United States Government ............................ Reprogramming a SingleHomeLink@ Button ....... 2-58 Resetting Defaults ...........................................
Seats (cont.) Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-3 Power Seats ................................................. 1-2 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-8 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 1-5 Secondary Latch System .. ....................... 5-81 Securing a Child Restraing Center Front Seat Position ..... ............ 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint 1-45 RearSeat Position ......................................
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-15 Steering Tips .................................................. 4-14 StereoRCAJacks .......................................... 3-96 Storage Areas All-Weather Cargo Area ................................ 2-72 Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-59 Center Overhead Console ............................. 2-59 Front Armrest Storage Area .................... 1 ...... 2-59 Glove Box ........................ .......
Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... Towing Recreational Vehicle ................................. Towing a Trailer .................................. Your Vehicle ......... ....................... Traction Assist System(TAS) .................................. Off Light ..................................................... Stabilitrak@System ...................................... TRACTIONACTIVE .............................
Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ............................................. 5-93 Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-93 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat .............................................. 2-85 VehicleStorage .............................................. 5-42 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-28 VideoScreen ................................................. 3-93 Vinyl ......................................................... 5-87 Visors .
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