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CAUTION:
These
hooks,
when
used,
are
under
a
lot
of
force.
Always
pull
the
vehicle
straight
out.
Never
pull
on
the
hooks
at
a
sideways
angle.
The
hooks
could
break
off
and
you
or
others
could
be
injured
from
the
chain
or
cable
snapping
back.
Notice:
Never
use
recovery
hooks
to
tow
the
vehicle.
Your
vehicle
could
be
damaged
and
it
would
not
be
covered
by
warranty.
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Section 2 Features and Controls
96
Default Chapter
2
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
9
Manual Seats
9
Power Lumbar
10
Power Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Head Restraints
13
Rear Seat Operation
14
Rear Seats
14
Entering or Exiting the Third Row Seats
14
Folding the Seatbacks
15
Tilting the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
18
Removing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
19
Replacing the 50/50 Split Bench Seat
20
Bench Seat
22
Folding the Seatback
22
Tilting the Bench Seat
23
Removing the Bench Seat
25
Replacing the Bench Seat
26
Bucket Seats
27
Reclining the Seatbacks
27
Safety Belts
29
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
29
Why Safety Belts Work
31
Driver Position
35
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
35
Lap-Shoulder Belt
35
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
42
Center Passenger Position
43
Right Front Passenger Position
43
Lap Belt
44
Rear Seat Passengers
45
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
45
Safety Belt Extender
50
Child Restraints
51
Older Children
51
Infants and Young Children
54
Child Restraint Systems
57
Where to Put the Restraint
60
Top Strap
61
Top Strap Anchor Location
62
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
67
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
70
Third Row
71
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
73
Second Row
71
Air Bag Systems
77
Where Are the Air Bags
80
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
83
Side Impact Air Bags
83
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
84
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
84
Frontal Air Bags
83
Passenger Sensing System
87
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
92
Restraint System Check
93
Checking Your Restraint Systems
93
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
94
Features and Controls
95
Table of Contents
96
Keys
97
Remote Keyless Entry System
98
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
99
Battery Replacement
100
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
100
Door Locks
102
Doors and Locks
102
Power Door Locks
103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
104
Rear Door Security Locks
106
Lockout Protection
107
Liftgate Glass and Liftgate
108
Panel Doors
108
Windows
109
Manual Windows
109
Power Windows
110
Express-Down Windows
110
Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror
111
Lock-Out Switch
111
Content Theft-Deterrent
111
Sun Visors
111
Theft-Deterrent Systems
111
Testing the Alarm
113
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
114
Ignition Positions
114
New Vehicle Break-In
114
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
115
Starting Your Engine
115
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
116
Engine Coolant Heater
117
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
117
Automatic Transmission Operation
118
Automatic Transfer Case
122
Front Axle Locking Feature
122
All-Wheel Drive with Stabilitrak
126
Parking Brake
130
Shifting into Park (P)
131
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
132
Automatic Transmission
133
Shifting out of Park (P)
133
Torque Lock
133
Parking over Things that Burn
134
Engine Exhaust
135
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
136
Mirrors
137
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar , Compass and Temperature Display
137
Manual Rearview Mirror
137
Temperature and Compass Display
138
Compass Calibration
139
Cleaning the Mirror
140
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
140
Passenger Air Bag Indicator
140
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display
140
Compass Operation
141
Outside Manual Mirrors
142
Outside Camper-Type Mirrors
143
Outside Power Mirrors
143
Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror
144
Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors
144
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
145
Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors
145
Outside Convex Mirror
146
Outside Heated Mirrors
146
Onstar System
146
Homelink Transmitter
148
Programming the Homelink Transmitter
149
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
151
Using Homelink
151
Storage Areas
152
Cupholder(S)
152
Glove Box
152
Resetting Defaults
152
Front Storage Area
152
Center Console Storage Area
153
Luggage Carrier
153
Convenience Net
154
Rear Storage Area
154
Cargo Cover
155
Sunroof
155
Cargo Tie Downs
155
Vehicle Personalization
156
Memory Seat
156
Easy Exit Seat
158
Section 3 Instrument Panel
159
Instrument Panel Overview
162
Hazard Warning Flashers
164
Horn
165
Other Warning Devices
165
Tilt Wheel
165
Turn and Lane Change Signals
166
Windshield Washer
168
Windshield Wipers
168
Cruise Control
169
Exterior Lamps
172
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
166
Automatic Headlamp System
173
Daytime Running Lamps
174
Lamps on Reminder
174
Interior Lamps
176
Exit Lighting
176
Front Reading Lamps
177
Battery Run-Down Protection
178
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
179
Climate Controls
180
Dome Lamps
178
Accessory Power Outlets
178
Climate Control System
180
Dual Climate Control System
181
Defogging and Defrosting
183
Rear Window Defogger
183
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
185
Air Conditioning
189
Rear Air Conditioning System
192
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System
193
Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls
195
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
197
Instrument Panel Cluster
198
Engine Hour Meter Display
199
Air Bag Readiness Light
200
Passenger Air Bag Status Indicator
200
Battery Warning Light
202
Voltmeter Gage
202
Brake System Warning Light
203
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
204
Traction off Light
204
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
205
Transmission Temperature Gage
206
Tire Pressure Light
207
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
208
Safety Belt Reminder Light
199
Speedometer and Odometer
199
Tachometer
199
Trip Odometer
199
If the Light Is Flashing
209
If the Light Is on Steady
209
Maintenance Schedule
211
Oil Pressure Gage
211
Cruise Control Light
212
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
212
Tow/Haul Mode Light
212
Fuel Gage
213
Low Fuel Warning Light
213
Driver Information Center (DIC)
214
DIC Operation and Displays
214
Trip Information Button
215
Fuel Information Button
217
Personalization Button
218
Select Button
226
DIC Warnings and Messages
226
Battery Not Charging
227
Buckle Passenger
227
Buckle Seatbelt
227
Change Engine Oil
227
Check Oil Level
228
Check Tire Pressure
228
Engine Coolant Hot
228
Check Washer Fluid
228
Driver Door Ajar
228
Engine Overheated
229
Fuel Level Low
229
Keyfob X Battery Low
229
Left Rear Door Ajar
229
Rear Access Open
230
Reduced Engine Power
230
Replace Liftgate Fuse
230
Right Rear Door Ajar
230
Service 4 Wheel Steer
231
Service 4Wd
231
Service Airbag
231
Service Brake System
231
Service Ride Control
231
Service Stability
232
Service Tire Monitor
232
Stability Sys Active
232
Stability Sys Disabled
232
Tighten Fuel Cap
233
Traction Active
233
Traction Sys Limited
234
Transmission Hot
234
Turn Signal on
234
Audio System(S)
235
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
235
Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
235
AM-FM Radio
236
Setting Preset Stations
237
Radio Messages
238
Radio with CD
239
Playing the Radio
240
Finding a Station
241
Rds and XM
243
Rds Messages
244
Playing a CD
248
Radio with Cassette and CD
250
Playing a Cassette Tape
260
Cassette Tape Messages
262
CD Adapter Kits
262
Radio with Six-Disc CD
266
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
276
Using Song List Mode
278
Rear Seat Entertainment System
281
Before You Drive
281
Parental Control
281
Stereo Rca Jacks
282
Audio Output
283
DVD Player
284
Video Screen
284
Remote Control
287
Cleaning the Video Screen
292
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
293
Theft-Deterrent Feature
294
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
295
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
296
Radio Reception
296
DVD Distortion
292
DVD Messages
292
Fm Stereo
296
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
297
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
297
Chime Level Adjustment
298
Fixed Mast Antenna
298
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
298
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
299
Driving Your Vehicle
299
Defensive Driving
300
Drunken Driving
300
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
300
Control of a Vehicle
303
Braking
304
Anti-Lock Brake System
305
Braking in Emergencies
306
Traction Assist System (TAS)
307
Locking Rear Axle
309
Stabilitrak System
309
Traction Control Operation
310
Steering
312
Power Steering
312
Steering Tips
312
Steering in Emergencies
313
Quadrasteer
314
Off-Road Recovery
317
Passing
317
Loss of Control
319
Off-Road Driving
320
Before You Go Off-Roading
322
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
322
Environmental Concerns
323
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
324
Traveling to Remote Areas
324
Scanning the Terrain
325
Approaching a Hill
326
Driving on Off-Road Hills
326
Driving Uphill
327
Driving Downhill
329
Driving Across an Incline
331
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
332
Stalling on an Incline
332
Driving in Water
333
Driving at Night
334
After Off-Road Driving
334
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
336
Driving through Deep Standing Water
337
Driving through Flowing Water
338
City Driving
338
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
338
Freeway Driving
339
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
340
Highway Hypnosis
341
Hill and Mountain Roads
342
Winter Driving
344
Driving on Snow or Ice
345
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
346
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
348
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
349
Using the Recovery Hooks
349
Towing
351
Recreational Vehicle Towing
351
Towing Your Vehicle
351
Dinghy Towing
352
Dolly Towing
353
Loading Your Vehicle
354
Autoride
360
Level Control
360
Trailer Recommendations
360
Towing a Trailer
361
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
362
Weight of the Trailer
363
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
366
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
367
Safety Chains
368
Trailer Brakes
368
Driving with a Trailer
369
Backing up
370
Following Distance
370
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
370
Driving on Grades
371
Parking on Hills
371
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
372
Trailer Wiring Harness
373
Power Winches
377
Step-Bumper Pad
377
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
379
Service and Appearance Care
379
Service
381
Doing Your Own Service Work
382
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
382
Fuel
383
Gasoline Octane
383
Gasoline Specifications
383
California Fuel
384
Additives
384
Fuel E-85 (85% Ethanol)
385
Fuels in Foreign Countries
386
Filling Your Tank
387
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
389
Checking Things under the Hood
390
Hood Release
390
Engine Compartment Overview
392
Engine Oil
396
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
397
Gm Oil Life System
399
When to Change Engine Oil
399
Engine Oil Additives
399
What to Do with Used Oil
400
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
401
When to Inspect
401
Automatic Transmission Fluid
403
How to Add Fluid
405
Engine Coolant
406
What to Use
406
Checking Coolant
407
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
408
Engine Overheating
409
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
410
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
411
Cooling System
412
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
414
Engine Fan Noise
417
Power Steering Fluid
418
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
419
Windshield Washer Fluid
419
Brakes
420
Checking Brake Fluid
421
Brake Wear
422
Brake Adjustment
423
Brake Pedal Travel
423
Replacing Brake System Parts
423
Battery
424
Jump Starting
424
Vehicle Storage
424
All-Wheel Drive
430
Rear Axle
431
When to Check Lubricant
431
Four-Wheel Drive
432
Front Axle
433
Bulb Replacement
434
Halogen Bulbs
434
Headlamps
435
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps
436
Side Identification Marker Lamps
436
Roof Marker Lamps
437
Taillamps
439
Replacement Bulbs
440
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
441
Tires
442
Tire Size
446
Tire Terminology and Definitions
448
Inflation - Tire Pressure
450
Tire Pressure Monitor System
451
Tire Inspection and Rotation
454
Buying New Tires
456
When It Is Time for New Tires
456
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
458
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
459
Wheel Replacement
459
Used Replacement Wheels
460
Tire Chains
461
If a Tire Goes Flat
462
Changing a Flat Tire
463
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
464
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
468
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools
474
Secondary Latch System
478
Spare Tire
482
Appearance Care
482
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
483
Using Cleaner on Fabric
483
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
483
Cleaning Leather
484
Cleaning Vinyl
484
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
484
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
485
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
486
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
485
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
485
Care of Safety Belts
485
Weatherstrips
485
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
486
Finish Care
486
Washing Your Vehicle
486
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels
488
Cleaning Tires
488
Sheet Metal Damage
488
Chemical Paint Spotting
489
Finish Damage
489
Underbody Maintenance
489
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
490
Vehicle Identification
491
Service Parts Identification Label
491
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
491
Electrical System
492
Add-On Electrical Equipment
492
Windshield Wiper Fuses
492
Power Windows and Other Power Options
492
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
493
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
493
Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block
496
Capacities and Specifications
502
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
505
Introduction
506
Maintenance Requirements
506
Maintenance Schedule
506
Your Vehicle and the Environment
506
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
507
Scheduled Maintenance
509
Additional Required Services
511
Maintenance Footnotes
513
At each Fuel Fill
515
At Least Once a Month
515
Owner Checks and Services
515
At Least Once a Year
516
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
518
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
520
Engine Drive Belt Routing
522
Maintenance Record
523
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
525
Default Chapter
525
Customer Assistance and Information
525
Customer Assistance and Information
526
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
526
Online Owner Center
527
Customer Assistance for Text
528
Telephone (TTY) Users
528
United States
528
Customer Assistance Offices
528
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
529
All Overseas Locations
529
Roadside Assistance Program
530
Courtesy Transportation
531
Canadian Roadside Assistance
531
Plan Ahead When Possible
532
Transportation Options
532
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
533
Additional Program Information
533
Reporting Safety Defects
534
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
534
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
535
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
535
Service Bulletins
535
Service Manuals
535
Service Publications Ordering Information
535
Current and Past Model Order Forms
536
Owner's Information
536
Table of Contents
538
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