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CAUTION:
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
of
fer
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
system
can
provide.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
M 2004 Gmc Envoy/Envoy Xl Owner Manual
1
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Heated Seats
9
Power Reclining Seatbacks
10
Rear Seats
11
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seat Operation
11
Rear Seats (Envoy Xl)
13
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
16
Driver Position
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
26
Right Front Passenger Position
27
Rear Seat Passengers
27
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
30
Safety Belt Extender
32
Child Restraints
33
Older Children
33
Infants and Young Children
35
Child Restraint Systems
39
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Top Strap
43
Top Strap Anchor Location
45
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
48
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
49
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
52
Air Bag Systems
55
Where Are the Air Bags
58
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
62
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
62
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
63
Restraint System Check
65
Checking Your Restraint Systems
65
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
65
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
66
Features and Controls
67
Keys
69
Remote Keyless Entry System
71
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
72
Battery Replacement
73
Doors and Locks
74
Power Door Locks
75
Delayed Locking
76
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
76
Programmable Locking Feature
77
Programmable Unlocking Feature
78
Rear Door Security Locks
79
Lockout Protection
79
Liftgate Release
80
Windows
81
Power Windows
82
Express down Window
82
Theft-Deterrent Systems
83
Sun Visors
83
Content Theft-Deterrent
83
Visor Vanity Mirror
83
Testing the Alarm
84
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
85
New Vehicle Break-In
85
Ignition Positions
86
Starting Your Engine
87
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
87
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
88
Engine Coolant Heater
89
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
89
Automatic Transmission Operation
90
Automatic Transfer Case
92
Parking Brake
95
Shifting into Park (P)
97
Torque Lock
98
Parking over Things that Burn
99
Shifting out of Park (P)
99
Engine Exhaust
100
Mirrors
102
Compass Variance
103
Outside Convex Mirror
105
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
105
Outside Heated Mirrors
105
Onstar System
106
Personal Calling
107
Virtual Advisor
107
Homelink Transmitter
108
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
109
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
111
Using Homelink
111
Storage Areas
112
Glove Box
112
Overhead Console
112
Travel Note Recorder
113
Front Storage Area
113
Sunglasses Storage Compartment
113
Luggage Carrier
114
Rear Storage Area
115
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
115
Convenience Net
117
Rear Floor Storage Lid
117
Cargo Cover
118
Cargo Tie Downs
118
Sunroof
119
Vehicle Personalization
119
Memory Seat
119
Section 3 Instrument Panel
121
Instrument Panel
121
Instrument Panel Overview
124
Hazard Warning Flashers
126
Other Warning Devices
126
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
127
Tilt Wheel
127
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
129
Windshield Wipers
130
Windshield Washer
131
Headlamp Washer
132
Cruise Control
132
Automatic Headlamp System
136
Lamps on Reminder
137
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
137
Fog Lamps
138
Interior Lamps
138
Exit Lighting
139
Reading Lamps
140
Dome Lamps
140
Battery Run-Down Protection
140
Accessory Power Outlets
141
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
141
Climate Controls
142
Defogging and Defrosting
143
Rear Window Defogger
144
Outlet Adjustment
144
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
145
Rear Climate Control System
151
Climate Controls Personalization
154
Driver Information Center (DIC)
155
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
155
Instrument Panel Cluster
156
Tachometer
157
Speedometer and Odometer
157
Trip Odometer
157
Air Bag Readiness Light
158
Safety Belt Reminder Light
158
Charging System Light
159
Brake System Warning Light
160
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
162
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
163
If the Light Is on Steady
164
If the Light Is Flashing
164
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
165
Maintenance Schedule
166
Oil Pressure Gage
166
Change Engine Oil Light
167
Security Light
167
Cruise Control Light
168
Reduced Engine Power Light
168
Service Four-Wheel Drive Warning Light
168
Check Gages Warning Light
169
Gate Ajar Light
169
Fuel Gage
170
Low Fuel Warning Light
170
Driver Information Center (DIC)
171
DIC Operation and Displays
171
Trip Information
171
Fuel Information
172
DIC Warnings and Messages
180
Service Air Bag
181
Service Brake System
181
Turn Signal on
181
Battery Not Charging
181
Rear Access Open
182
Ice Possible
182
Driver Door Ajar
182
Check Washer Fluid
182
Passenger Door Ajar
182
Curb View Activated
183
Tighten Fuel Cap
183
Audio System(S)
184
Setting the Time
184
Radio with CD
185
Playing the Radio
186
Finding a Station
187
Setting Preset Stations
187
Rds and XM
189
Rds Messages
190
Radio Messages
191
Playing a CD
194
Radio with Cassette and CD
196
Playing a Cassette Tape
206
Cassette Tape Messages
208
CD Adapter Kits
208
Radio with Six-Disc CD
212
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
221
Using Song List Mode
223
Navigation/Radio System
226
Rear Seat Entertainment System
226
Parental Control
226
Before You Drive
227
Stereo Rca Jacks
228
Audio Output
229
Video Screen
229
DVD Player
230
Remote Control
232
DVD Messages
237
DVD Distortion
237
Cleaning the Video Screen
237
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
237
Radio Personalization
239
Theft-Deterrent Feature
239
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
239
Radio Reception
240
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
241
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
242
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
242
Fixed Mast Antenna
242
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
242
Chime Level Adjustment
242
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
243
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
244
Defensive Driving
244
Drunken Driving
244
Control of a Vehicle
248
Braking
248
Anti-Lock Brake System
249
Traction Assist System (TAS)
251
Braking in Emergencies
251
Power Steering
253
Locking Rear Axle
253
Steering
253
Steering Tips
253
Steering in Emergencies
254
Off-Road Recovery
255
Passing
255
Loss of Control
256
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
258
Before You Go Off-Roading
258
Environmental Concerns
260
Traveling to Remote Areas
260
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
261
Scanning the Terrain
262
Driving on Off-Road Hills
263
Approaching a Hill
263
Driving Uphill
264
Driving Downhill
266
Driving Across an Incline
268
Stalling on an Incline
269
Driving in Water
270
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
270
After Off-Road Driving
271
Driving at Night
272
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
273
Driving through Flowing Water
275
Driving through Deep Standing Water
275
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
275
City Driving
276
Freeway Driving
277
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
278
Highway Hypnosis
279
Hill and Mountain Roads
280
Winter Driving
282
Driving on Snow or Ice
283
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
284
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
286
Towing
287
Towing Your Vehicle
287
Recreational Vehicle Towing
287
Dinghy Towing
288
Dolly Towing
290
Loading Your Vehicle
291
Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment
297
Towing a Trailer
297
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
298
Weight of the Trailer
298
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
300
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
301
Trailer Brakes
302
Safety Chains
302
Driving with a Trailer
303
Backing up
304
Making Turns
304
Following Distance
304
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
305
Driving on Grades
305
Parking on Hills
306
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
307
Trailer Wiring Harness
308
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
309
Service
311
Doing Your Own Service Work
311
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
312
Fuel
312
Gasoline Octane
312
Gasoline Specifications
313
California Fuel
313
Additives
314
Fuels in Foreign Countries
314
Filling Your Tank
315
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
317
Service and Appearance Care
318
Checking Things under the Hood
318
Hood Release
318
Engine Compartment Overview
320
Engine Oil
324
When to Add Engine Oil
325
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
325
Engine Oil Additives
327
When to Change Engine Oil
327
What to Do with Used Oil
328
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
329
How to Inspect
329
Automatic Transmission Fluid
330
Engine Coolant
332
How to Add Fluid
332
What to Use
333
Checking Coolant
334
Radiator Pressure Cap
335
Engine Overheating
336
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
336
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
337
Cooling System
338
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
342
Engine Fan Noise
344
Power Steering Fluid
345
Windshield Washer Fluid
346
Adding Washer Fluid
346
Brakes
347
Brake Fluid
347
Checking Brake Fluid
348
What to Add
348
Brake Adjustment
349
Brake Wear
349
Brake Pedal Travel
349
Battery
350
Vehicle Storage
350
Replacing Brake System Parts
350
Jump Starting
351
Rear Axle
356
Four-Wheel Drive
357
Front Axle
358
Bulb Replacement
359
Halogen Bulbs
359
Headlamps
359
Front Turn Signal and Sidemarker Lamps
359
Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps
360
Replacement Bulbs
361
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
361
Tires
363
Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement
363
Tire Sidewall Labeling
364
Tire Size
367
Tire Terminology and Definitions
369
Inflation - Tire Pressure
372
Tire Inspection and Rotation
373
When It Is Time for New Tires
374
Buying New Tires
375
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
376
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
377
Wheel Replacement
377
Used Replacement Wheels
378
Tire Chains
379
Accessory Inflator
379
If a Tire Goes Flat
381
Changing a Flat Tire
382
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
383
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
393
Spare Tire
395
Appearance Care
396
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
396
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
396
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
397
Using Cleaner on Fabric
397
Cleaning Vinyl
398
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
398
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
398
Cleaning Leather
398
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
398
Care of Safety Belts
399
Weatherstrips
399
Washing Your Vehicle
399
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
399
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
399
Finish Care
400
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
401
Cleaning Tires
401
Sheet Metal Damage
401
Finish Damage
401
Underbody Maintenance
402
Chemical Paint Spotting
402
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
402
Vehicle Identification
403
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
403
Service Parts Identification Label
404
Electrical System
404
Add-On Electrical Equipment
404
Headlamps
404
Windshield Wiper Fuses
404
Power Windows and Other Power Options
404
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
405
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
405
Capacities and Specifications
417
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
419
Introduction
420
Maintenance Requirements
420
Maintenance Schedule
420
Your Vehicle and the Environment
420
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
421
Scheduled Maintenance
422
Additional Required Services
424
Maintenance Footnotes
426
Owner Checks and Services
427
At each Fuel Fill
428
At Least Once a Month
428
At Least Once a Year
429
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
431
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
433
Maintenance Record
434
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
437
Customer Assistance and Information
438
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
438
Online Owner Center
440
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
440
Customer Assistance Offices
440
All Overseas Locations
441
And U.s. Virgin Islands
441
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
442
Roadside Assistance Program
443
Security While You Travel
443
Courtesy Transportation
444
Canadian Roadside Assistance
444
Plan Ahead When Possible
444
Transportation Options
445
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
446
Additional Program Information
446
Reporting Safety Defects
447
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
447
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
448
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
448
Service Publications Ordering Information
448
Service Manuals
448
Current and Past Model Order Forms
449
Owner's Information
449
Service Bulletins
449
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