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CAUTION:
Drinking
and
then
driving
is
very
dangerous.
Your
reflexes,
perceptions,
attentiveness,
and
judgment
can
be
af
fected
by
even
a
small
amount
of
alcohol.
You
can
have
a
serious
—
or
even
fatal
—
collision
if
you
drive
after
drinking.
Please
do
not
drink
and
drive
or
ride
with
a
driver
who
has
been
drinking.
Ride
home
in
a
cab;
or
if
you
are
with
a
group,
designate
a
driver
who
will
not
drink.
Control
of
a
Vehicle
You
have
three
systems
that
make
your
vehicle
go
where
you
want
it
to
go.
They
are
the
brakes,
the
steering
and
the
accelerator.
All
three
systems
have
to
do
their
work
at
the
places
where
the
tires
meet
the
road.
Sometimes,
as
when
you
are
driving
on
snow
or
ice,
it
is
easy
to
ask
more
of
those
control
systems
than
the
tires
and
road
can
provide.
That
means
you
can
lose
control
of
your
vehicle.
Also
see
Traction
Assist
System
(TAS)
on
page
4-9
.
4-5
298
300
Table of Contents
Section 2 Features and Controls
94
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Model Reference
6
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Heated Seats
11
Power Lumbar
11
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
14
Seatback Latches
14
Rear Seat Operation (Crew Cab)
15
Rear Seats
15
Folding the Rear Seat
15
Safety Belts
16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Why Safety Belts Work
18
Driver Position
22
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
22
Lap-Shoulder Belt
22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Center Passenger Position
30
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Lap Belt
31
Rear Seat Passengers
32
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
32
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
35
Safety Belt Extender
37
Child Restraints
38
Older Children
38
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
44
Where to Put the Restraint
47
Top Strap
48
Top Strap Anchor Location
49
Crew Cab Models
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
59
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
62
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
64
Air Bag Systems
73
Where Are the Air Bags
74
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
76
Single Stage Vs. Dual Stage Air Bags
76
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
77
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
77
Dual Stage Air Bags
76
Single Stage Air Bags
77
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
78
Air Bag off Switch
79
Regular Cab and Extended Cab Models
79
Passenger Sensing System
84
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
89
Restraint System Check
90
Checking Your Restraint Systems
90
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
91
Features and Controls
93
Table of Contents
94
Keys
95
Remote Keyless Entry System
96
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
97
Battery Replacement
98
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
98
Door Locks
100
Doors and Locks
100
Power Door Locks
101
Delayed Locking
102
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
102
Rear Door Security Locks
105
Lockout Protection
106
Rear Doors
106
Tailgate Removal
107
Windows
109
Manual Windows
109
Power Windows
110
Express down Windows
110
Lock-Out Switch
110
Sun Visors
111
Swing-Out Windows
111
Theft-Deterrent Systems
112
Testing the Alarm
113
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
114
New Vehicle Break-In
114
Ignition Positions
115
Key Release Button (Manual Transmission)
116
Retained Accessory Power (Rap
116
Starting Your Engine
116
Manual Transmission
117
Starting Your V8 Engine
117
Engine Coolant Heater
118
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
118
Automatic Transmission Operation
119
Allison Transmission
122
Automatic Transmission
122
Manual Transmission Operation
123
Shift Speeds
127
Front Axle Locking Feature
128
Manual Transfer Case
129
Automatic Transfer Case
132
Electronic Transfer Case
136
Parking Brake
140
Shifting into Park (P)
141
Shifting out of Park (P)
143
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
143
Parking Your Vehicle
144
Parking over Things that Burn
144
Engine Exhaust
145
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
145
Mirrors
147
Manual Rearview Mirror
147
Temperature and Compass Display
147
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
148
Compass Variance
148
Compass Calibration
149
Passenger Air Bag Indicator
150
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
150
Compass Operation
151
Outside Manual Mirrors
152
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
153
Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors
153
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
154
Outside Power Mirrors
154
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
155
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
156
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
156
Outside Convex Mirror
157
Outside Heated Mirrors
157
Onstar System
157
Onstar Services
158
Storage Areas
159
Glove Box
159
Cupholder(S)
159
Front Storage Area
160
Tonneau Cover
160
Center Console Storage Area
160
Vehicle Personalization
162
Memory Seat
162
Easy Exit Seat
164
Section 3 Instrument Panel
165
Instrument Panel Overview
168
Hazard Warning Flashers
170
Horn
170
Other Warning Devices
170
Tilt Wheel
171
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
171
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
172
Windshield Wipers
173
Cruise Control
174
Windshield Washer
174
Exterior Lamps
177
Turn and Lane Change Signals
172
Automatic Headlamp System
178
Daytime Running Lamps
179
Lamps on Reminder
179
Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch
181
Interior Lamps
182
Dome Lamps
182
Entry Lighting
182
Accessory Power Outlets
183
Exit Lighting
182
Front Reading Lamps
182
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
182
Battery Run-Down Protection
183
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
184
Climate Controls
184
Climate Control System
184
Dual Climate Control System
186
Defogging and Defrosting
187
Outlet Adjustment
188
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
189
Rear Window Defogger
188
Air Conditioning
194
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
197
Instrument Panel Cluster
198
Engine Hour Meter Display
199
Air Bag Readiness Light
200
Safety Belt Reminder Light
200
Air Bag off Light
201
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
204
Battery Warning Light
206
Voltmeter Gage
206
Brake System Warning Light
207
Up-Shift Light
207
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
208
Traction off Light
209
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
210
Transmission Temperature Gage
210
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
212
Speedometer and Odometer
199
Tachometer
199
Trip Odometer
199
If the Light Is Flashing
213
If the Light Is on Steady
213
Oil Pressure Gage
214
Cruise Control Light
215
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
215
Maintenance Schedule
215
Fuel Gage
216
Overdrive Disable
216
Tow/Haul Mode Light
216
Low Fuel Warning Light
217
Driver Information Center (DIC)
217
Trip Information Button
218
DIC Operation and Displays
218
Fuel Information Button
220
Maintenance Schedule
221
Personalization Button
221
DIC Warnings and Messages
228
Battery Not Charging
228
Select Button
228
Buckle Passenger
229
Buckle Seatbelt
229
Cargo Lamp on
229
Check Oil Level
229
Check Washer Fluid
229
Change Engine Oil
230
Driver Door Ajar
230
Engine Coolant Hot
230
Engine Overheated
230
Fuel Level Low
230
Keyfob X Battery Low
230
Left Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
231
Low Coolant Level
231
Oil Life Reset
231
Oil Pressure Low
231
Passenger Door Ajar
231
Reduced Engine Power
231
Right Rear Door Ajar (Crew Cab)
232
Service Airbag
232
Service Brake Booster
232
Service Brake System
232
Service 4 Wheel Steer
233
Service 4Wd
233
Service Ride Control
233
Tighten Fuel Cap
234
Traction Active
234
Transmission Hot
234
Trans Hot Idle Engine
235
Turn Signal on
236
Audio System(S)
236
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
236
AM-FM Radio
237
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
237
Finding a Station
238
Setting Preset Stations
238
Radio Messages
239
Radio with CD
240
Playing the Radio
241
Rds and XM
243
Rds Messages
244
Playing a CD
248
Radio with Cassette and CD
250
Playing a Cassette Tape
259
Cassette Tape Messages
261
CD Adapter Kits
261
Radio with Six-Disc CD
264
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
274
Using Song List Mode
276
Before You Drive
278
Rear Seat Entertainment System
278
Parental Control
278
Stereo Rca Jacks
279
Audio Output
280
DVD Player
281
Video Screen
281
Remote Control
283
DVD Messages
288
Cleaning the Video Screen
289
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
291
Theft-Deterrent Feature
291
Radio Reception
292
DVD Distortion
289
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
289
Fm Stereo
292
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
293
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
294
Chime Level Adjustment
294
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
294
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
295
Driving Your Vehicle
295
Fixed Mast Antenna
294
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
294
Defensive Driving
296
Drunken Driving
296
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
296
Control of a Vehicle
299
Anti-Lock Brake System
300
Braking
300
Braking in Emergencies
302
Supplemental Brake Assist System
303
Traction Assist System (TAS)
303
Manual Selectable Ride
305
Locking Rear Axle
306
Steering
307
Power Steering
307
Steering Tips
307
Steering in Emergencies
308
Quadrasteer
309
Off-Road Recovery
312
Passing
312
Loss of Control
314
Off-Road Driving
315
Before You Go Off-Roading
317
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
318
Environmental Concerns
319
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
319
Traveling to Remote Areas
319
Scanning the Terrain
320
Driving on Off-Road Hills
321
Approaching a Hill
322
Driving Uphill
322
Driving Downhill
325
Driving Across an Incline
326
Stalling on an Incline
327
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
328
Driving in Water
328
After Off-Road Driving
329
Driving at Night
330
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
331
Driving through Deep Standing Water
333
Driving through Flowing Water
333
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
334
City Driving
334
Freeway Driving
335
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
336
Highway Hypnosis
337
Hill and Mountain Roads
338
Winter Driving
340
Driving on Snow or Ice
340
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
342
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
344
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
345
Using the Recovery Hooks
345
Towing
346
Towing Your Vehicle
346
Dinghy Towing
347
Recreational Vehicle Towing
347
Dolly Towing
349
Loading Your Vehicle
350
Two-Tiered Loading
356
Add-On Equipment
356
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
357
Truck-Camper Loading Information
361
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab
363
Trailer Recommendations
363
Towing a Trailer
364
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
364
Weight of the Trailer
366
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
381
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
382
Fifth Wheel and Gooseneck Trailering
383
Safety Chains
384
Trailer Brakes
384
Driving with a Trailer
385
Following Distance
385
Backing up
386
Driving on Grades
386
Making Turns
386
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
386
Parking on Hills
387
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
388
Trailer Wiring Harness
389
Heavy-Dutytrailer Wiring Harness Package
390
Power Take-Off (PTO)
394
Step-Bumper Pad
396
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
397
Service and Appearance Care
397
Service
399
Doing Your Own Service Work
400
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
401
Fuel
401
Gasoline Octane
401
Gasoline Specifications
402
California Fuel
402
Additives
403
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
404
Fuels in Foreign Countries
405
Filling Your Tank
405
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
407
Checking Things under the Hood
408
Hood Release
408
Engine Compartment Overview
410
Engine Oil
416
When to Add Engine Oil
417
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
418
Engine Oil Additives
419
What to Do with Used Oil
421
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
421
When to Inspect
421
How to Inspect
422
Automatic Transmission Fluid
423
Automatic Transmission Fluid (Allison Transmission )
423
Except Allison Transmission
423
When to Check and Change
423
How to Check
424
How to Add Fluid
426
Manual Transmission Fluid
429
Hydraulic Clutch
430
Engine Coolant
431
When to Check and What to Use
431
Checking Coolant
432
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
434
Engine Overheating
434
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
435
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
436
Cooling System
437
Engine Fan Noise
442
Power Steering Fluid
442
Windshield Washer Fluid
443
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
443
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
443
Adding Washer Fluid
444
Brakes
445
Brake Fluid
445
Checking Brake Fluid
446
What to Add
446
Brake Adjustment
447
Brake Pedal Travel
447
Battery
448
Brake Wear
447
Replacing Brake System Parts
448
Vehicle Storage
449
Jump Starting
449
All-Wheel Drive
454
Rear Axle
455
Four-Wheel Drive
456
Noise Control System
457
Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited
457
Bulb Replacement
459
Halogen Bulbs
459
Headlamps
459
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
461
Roof Marker Lamps
462
Pickup Box Identification and Fender Marker Lamps
465
Taillamps
466
Replacement Bulbs
468
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
469
Tires
470
Tire Size
473
Tire Terminology and Definitions
475
Inflation - Tire Pressure
478
Dual Tire Operation
479
Tire Inspection and Rotation
479
Buying New Tires
482
When It Is Time for New Tires
482
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
484
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
485
Wheel Replacement
485
Tire Chains
487
If a Tire Goes Flat
488
Changing a Flat Tire
489
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
490
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
494
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
502
Secondary Latch System
506
Spare Tire
509
Appearance Care
510
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
510
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
510
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
511
Using Cleaner on Fabric
511
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
512
Care of Safety Belts
513
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
513
Weatherstrips
513
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
512
Cleaning Leather
512
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
512
Cleaning Vinyl
512
Washing Your Vehicle
513
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
514
Finish Care
514
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
515
Chemical Paint Spotting
516
Finish Damage
516
Sheet Metal Damage
516
Underbody Maintenance
516
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
517
Vehicle Identification
518
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades
515
Cleaning Tires
515
Service Parts Identification Label
518
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
518
Electrical System
519
Add-On Electrical Equipment
519
Windshield Wiper Fuses
519
Power Windows and Other Power Options
519
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
519
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
520
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
522
Capacities and Specifications
528
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
533
Introduction
534
Maintenance Requirements
534
Maintenance Schedule
534
Your Vehicle and the Environment
534
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
535
Scheduled Maintenance
536
Additional Required Services
538
Maintenance Footnotes
540
Owner Checks and Services
541
At each Fuel Fill
542
At Least Once a Month
542
At Least Once a Year
543
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
545
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
548
Engine Drive Belt Routing
550
Maintenance Record
551
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
555
Customer Assistance and Information
556
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
556
Online Owner Center
557
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
558
P.O. Box
558
United States – Customer Assistance
558
Customer Assistance Offices
558
GM Mobility Program for Persons
559
With Disabilities
559
Canada – Customer Assistance
559
Overseas – Customer Assistance
559
Roadside Assistance Program
560
Security While You Travel
560
Canadian Roadside Assistance
561
Plan Ahead When Possible
561
Courtesy Transportation
561
Transportation Options
562
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
563
Additional Program Information
563
Reporting Safety Defects
564
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
564
Detroit, MI
565
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
565
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
565
Service Publications Ordering Information
565
Current and Past Model Order Forms
566
Owner's Information
566
Service Bulletins
566
Table of Contents
567
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Language
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