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GMC 2004 Envoy - User Manual

GMC 2004 Envoy
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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-5
Safety Belts
.............................................. 1-8
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-27
Air Bag Systems
...................................... 1-49
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-59
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
....................................... 2-8
Windows
................................................. 2-15
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-19
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-36
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-40
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
............................. 2-42
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-46
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-53
Vehicle Personalization
............................. 2-53
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-22
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-35
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-51
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-64
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-45
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-4
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-10
Rear Axle
............................................... 5-48
Four-Wheel Drive
..................................... 5-49
Front Axle
............................................... 5-50
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-51
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-53
Tires
...................................................... 5-55
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-88
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-95
Electrical System
...................................... 5-96
Capacities and Specifications
................... 5-109
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-11
Index
................................................................ 1
2004 GMC Envoy/Envoy XL Owner Manual M

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GMC 2004 Envoy Specifications

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BrandGMC
Model2004 Envoy
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Describes the operation and adjustment of front seats, including power seats and lumbar support.

Head Restraints

Explains how to adjust head restraints for optimal safety and neck injury reduction in a crash.

Safety Belts

Discusses the proper use, importance, and legal requirements of safety belts for all occupants.

Child Restraints

Covers the proper use and installation of child restraint systems for older children and infants.

Air Bag Systems

Explains the function, location, and safety precautions related to frontal and side impact air bag systems.

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

Advises on inspecting and replacing restraint system parts, including belts and air bags, after a collision.

Top Strap

Explains the function and anchoring requirements of top straps (tethers) for child restraints.

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

Describes the LATCH system for easier child restraint installation using vehicle anchors and attachments.

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing child restraints using the LATCH anchorages and top tethers.

Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

Details how to secure child restraints using lap-shoulder belts in rear outside seating positions.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

Covers installing child restraints in the front passenger seat, emphasizing air bag risks and proper procedures.

Where to Put the Restraint

Recommends rear seat positions for child restraints, explaining risks of front seat placement due to airbags.

Older Children

Advises on the proper use of vehicle safety belts for older children who have outgrown booster seats.

Infants and Young Children

Stresses the need for appropriate restraints for infants and young children, and legal requirements.

Child Restraint Systems

Describes infant car beds and their proper use for restraining infants on a flat surface.

When Should an Air Bag Inflate?

Details the conditions and impact speeds at which frontal and side impact air bags are designed to deploy.

What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?

Explains the sensing system and gas release mechanism that triggers air bag inflation during a crash.

Section 2 Features and Controls

OnStar System

Introduces the OnStar® system, its services, and contact information for subscriptions and support.

Four-Wheel Drive

Explains how the four-wheel drive system provides extra traction and its proper operation.

Shifting Into Park (P)

Provides steps for shifting into PARK, emphasizing safety precautions with four-wheel drive and parking brake.

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Provides a diagram and labels for the main components of the instrument panel.

Cruise Control

Details the cruise control buttons located on the turn signal lever for setting and resuming speed.

Setting Cruise Control

Provides steps to turn on cruise control, set speed, and engage the system.

Dual Climate Control System

Covers the dual climate control system for managing heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle.

Defogging and Defrosting

Provides modes (Defog, Front Defrost) to clear fog or frost from windshields and side windows.

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

Details the dual automatic climate control system for personalized temperature, airflow, and fan speed settings.

Automatic Operation

Explains how the AUTO button automatically controls temperature, airflow mode, and fan speed for optimal comfort.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Describes the function of various warning lights and gauges that signal vehicle status or potential problems.

Instrument Panel Cluster

Explains the instrument panel cluster's design for displaying vehicle running information like speed and fuel.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Explains the air bag readiness light on the instrument panel that indicates system status and potential malfunctions.

Brake System Warning Light

Details the brake system warning light and chime, indicating potential brake problems or parking brake issues.

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light

Explains the ABS warning light and what it signifies regarding the anti-lock brake system's function.

Malfunction Indicator Lamp

Explains the Service Engine Soon/Check Engine light, indicating potential problems with emission control systems.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Introduces the DIC display and buttons for accessing vehicle information and personalization settings.

DIC Operation and Displays

Explains how the DIC displays information, warnings, and service messages, and how to acknowledge them.

Personalization

Covers programming features to preferred settings for up to two people, displayed on the DIC.

DIC Warnings and Messages

Lists possible DIC messages that notify the driver of vehicle status changes or required actions.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Emphasizes defensive driving techniques and the dangers of drinking and driving.

Defensive Driving

Provides advice on anticipating other drivers' actions, maintaining following distance, and avoiding distractions.

Drunken Driving

Highlights the severe risks associated with drinking and driving, affecting judgment, coordination, and attentiveness.

Control of a Vehicle

Explains the three systems controlling vehicle movement: brakes, steering, and accelerator, and their interaction with road conditions.

Braking

Details braking action involving perception and reaction time, and factors affecting stopping distance.

Anti-lock Brake System

Describes the ABS system's function to prevent braking skids and its interaction with the Dynamic Rear Proportioning system.

Traction Assist System (TAS)

Explains the TAS system that limits wheel spin in slippery conditions by reducing engine power.

Skidding

Explains the three types of skids (braking, steering, acceleration) and how to handle them.

Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle

Provides guidance and tips for safer and more enjoyable off-road driving, emphasizing terrain hazards.

Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving

Provides important safety tips for loading cargo in the vehicle for off-road use, focusing on weight distribution and securing loads.

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice

Offers advice for driving in challenging conditions like mud, sand, snow, or ice, emphasizing reduced traction.

Driving in Water

Provides caution and advice for driving through water, including flash floods and deep standing water.

Freeway Driving

Provides advice for freeway driving, emphasizing keeping pace with traffic, lane usage, and merging.

Hill and Mountain Roads

Offers tips for driving on steep hills and mountains, including knowing how to go down hills safely.

Driving Uphill

Provides special steps for safely driving up hills, emphasizing low gear and maintaining steady speed.

Driving Downhill

Offers advice for driving downhill, considering steepness, surface conditions, and obstacles.

Driving Across an Incline

Explains how to decide whether to drive across an incline and the risks involved, including rollovers.

Winter Driving

Offers tips for preparing the vehicle and driving safely in winter conditions, including emergency supplies.

Driving on Snow or Ice

Provides advice for driving on slippery surfaces like snow or ice, emphasizing reduced traction and caution.

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Warns about the dangers of deep standing water and advises against driving through it.

Driving Through Flowing Water

Warns about the dangers of flowing water and advises against driving through it.

Towing

Covers important aspects of towing, including trailering capacity, preparation, and safety rules.

Loading Your Vehicle

Emphasizes knowing vehicle weight capacity and lists labels showing weight information.

Tire and Loading Information Label

Explains the tire and loading label, detailing vehicle capacity weight and seating positions.

Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit

Provides a step-by-step method to calculate the available cargo and luggage load capacity.

Certification;Tire Label

Describes the certification label on the door edge, showing tire size, inflation pressures, GVWR, and GAWR.

Towing a Trailer

Provides crucial advice and warnings about towing a trailer safely, including equipment and driving techniques.

Weight of the Trailer

Explains how trailer tongue load affects vehicle weight and towing capacity, and provides calculations.

Trailer Brakes

Stresses the need for adequate trailer brakes for trailers over 1,500 lbs and how they can integrate with the vehicle's system.

Driving with a Trailer

Offers advice for driving with a trailer, including awareness of CO fumes, handling, and braking.

Driving On Grades

Provides advice for driving on grades, recommending lower gears for downhill descents and proper lane usage uphill.

Parking on Hills

Gives instructions on how to safely park a vehicle with a trailer on a hill, using brakes and chocks.

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Recommends using GM dealers for service and genuine GM parts for optimal vehicle maintenance.

Fuel

Stresses the importance of using recommended fuel for proper vehicle maintenance and performance.

Filling Your Tank

Provides safety precautions for refueling, including turning off the engine and avoiding sparks.

Filling a Portable Fuel Container

Warns against filling portable fuel containers inside a vehicle due to static electricity risk.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Highlights the importance of checking fluids and parts under the hood, warning against flammable items.

Engine Compartment Overview

Provides diagrams identifying key components in the engine compartments for L6 and V8 engines.

Engine Oil

Details how to check engine oil level, when to add oil, and the correct type of engine oil to use.

Automatic Transmission Fluid

Details when to check and change automatic transmission fluid, including proper checking procedures and fluid types.

Engine Coolant

Explains the cooling system, coolant types (DEX-COOL®), and how to add coolant if levels are low.

Engine Overheating

Discusses engine overheating, steam hazards, and actions to take if the engine overheats.

Brakes

Covers brake fluid, brake wear indicators, pedal travel, and adjustment procedures.

Brake Fluid

Explains brake fluid type (DOT-3), reservoir location, and precautions when adding fluid.

Jump Starting

Details the safe procedure for jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery using another vehicle.

Tires

Discusses tire maintenance, warranty information, and safety precautions for tire usage.

If a Tire Goes Flat

Provides tips on what to expect and do if a tire experiences a blowout or slow leak.

Changing a Flat Tire

Details the safe procedure for changing a flat tire, including vehicle support and wheel block placement.

Appearance Care

Emphasizes safety when using cleaning products and provides tips for cleaning interior and exterior surfaces.

Vehicle Identification

Explains the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and its location, as well as engine identification codes.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

Explains how fuses and circuit breakers protect wiring circuits from short circuits and fires.

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Introduction

Stresses the importance of keeping engine oil at the proper level and changing it as recommended.

Maintenance Requirements

States that intervals, checks, parts, and fluids prescribed in the manual are necessary for good working condition.

Scheduled Maintenance

Describes service intervals based on the CHANGE ENGINE OIL light, outlining Maintenance I and Maintenance II schedules.

Additional Required Services

Lists services to be performed at specific mileage intervals, including fuel system, exhaust, and filter replacements.

Owner Checks and Services

Lists owner checks and services to be performed at specified intervals to ensure safety and dependability.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Lists recommended fluids and lubricants by name, part number, or specification for various vehicle systems.

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Provides contact information and procedures for customer satisfaction and assistance.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Outlines a step-by-step process for resolving concerns, starting with dealership management.

Roadside Assistance Program

Explains the automatic enrollment in GMC Roadside Assistance and the services provided during the warranty period.

Security While You Travel

Lists services like fuel delivery, lock-out assistance, emergency tow, and jump starts covered by the program.

Reporting Safety Defects

Provides information on reporting safety defects to the U.S. and Canadian governments and General Motors.

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