Chevrolet Tahoe Manual de usuario

Seats and Restraint Systems... 7Front Seats... 9Rear Seats...

Power SeatsOn a vehicle with power seats, the controls usedto operate them are located on the outboardside of the seats. To adjust the seat, do any of

Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver fromseeing out of the windshield or being able to steerthe vehicle, nor does it prevent people fromleaving

Passenger Sensing SystemYour vehicle has a passenger sensing system.The passenger airbag status indicator on theoverhead console will be visible when

Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodatea rear-facing child restraint. A label on your sunvisor says, “Never put a rear-facing child seat in

• The right front passenger seat is occupied bya smaller person, such as a child who hasoutgrown child restraints• Or, if there is a critical problem

If a person of adult-size is sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat, but the off indicator is lit, itcould be because that person is not sitting p

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay be wrong with the airbag s

Servicing Your Airbag-EquippedVehicleAirbags affect how your vehicle should beserviced. There are parts of the airbag system inseveral places around y

Adding Equipment to YourAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I might add to the frontor sides of the vehicle that could keep theairbags from wo

Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,re

Replacing Restraint System PartsAfter a Crash{CAUTION:A crash can damage the restraint systemsin your vehicle. A damaged restraintsystem may not prope

Power LumbarIf the seats have power lumbar, the controls usedto operate this feature are located on theoutboard side of the seats.• To increase lumbar

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Keys ... 113Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ... 114Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) SystemOp

Mirrors ... 162Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith OnStar®, Compass andTemperature Display ...

Keys{CAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons, children or others could be badlyinjured or even killed.

Your vehicle has onedouble-sided key for theignition, all doorlocks, and the spare tirehoist lock, if yourvehicle has one.If you ever lose your keys,

At times you may notice a decrease in operatingrange. This is normal for any RKE system. Ifthe transmitter does not work or if you have tostand closer

The following functions may be available if yourvehicle has the RKE system:/(Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle hasthis feature, it may be started

m (Liftglass): Press and hold this button onthe RKE transmitter to open the liftglass.& (Power Liftgate): Press and hold this buttonon the RKE tra

Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in the RKEtransmitter should last about four years.The battery is weak if the transmitter will not wo

3. Slide the new battery into the transmitter withthe positive side of the battery facing down.Use a type CR2032 battery, or equivalent type.Make sure

Heated SeatsOn vehicles with heatedfront seats, the controlsare located on thedriver’s and passenger’sdoors, near the doorhandle.I(Heated Seatback): P

/(Remote Start): Press and release the lockbutton and then press and hold the remotestart button to start the vehicle.To start the vehicle using the r

Once two remote starts, or a single remote startwith one time extension has been done, thevehicle must be started with the key.After the key is remove

Doors and LocksDoor Locks{CAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.• Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving

Power Door LocksThe power door lock switches are located on thearmrest on the front doors.K(Unlock): Press the side of the switch with theunlock symbo

Rear Door Security LocksYour vehicle has rear door security locks. Theseprevent passengers from opening the reardoors from the inside.The rear door se

If the passenger’s side power door lock switch ispressed when the front passenger’s door isopen and the key is in the ignition, all of the doorswill l

To unlock the liftgate, use the power door lockswitch or press the door unlock button onthe Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice.See Remote Ke

Power LiftgateYour vehicle may have a power liftgate. Thevehicle must be in PARK (P) to power open orclose the liftgate.The liftgate must be completel

The liftgate can be power closed by pressing thepower liftgate button next to the liftgate latch.Press the button a second time during liftgateoperati

Obstacle Detection FeaturesIf the liftgate encounters an obstacle during apower open or close cycle, a warning chime willsound and the liftgate will a

Memory Seat, Mirrors, and PedalsYour vehicle may have the memory package.The controls for thisfeature are located onthe driver’s doorpanel, and are us

It is not recommended that you drive with theliftgate open, however, if you must drive with theliftgate open, the power liftgate should be switchedto

Power Running BoardsYour vehicle may have power running boards.The power running boards automatically extendfrom beneath the vehicle on the side in wh

Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat an

Power Windows{CAUTION:Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome fromextreme hea

The driver’s door also has switches that controlthe passenger and rear windows. The powerwindows work when the ignition has been turnedto ACCESSORY or

Theft-Deterrent SystemsVehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we know

The theft-deterrent system will not activate if youlock the doors with a key, the manual door lock, orthe power door lock switch. It activates only if

PASS-Key®III+The PASS-Key®III+ system operates on a radiofrequency subject to Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) Rules and with IndustryCanada.Thi

If the engine still does not start, and the keyappears to be undamaged, try another ignitionkey. At this time, you may also want to check thefuse, see

Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need anelaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long r

To stop recall movement of the memory functionat any time, press one of the power seat controls,memory buttons, power mirror buttons, oradjustable ped

Ignition PositionsUse the key to turn the ignition switch to fourdifferent positions.A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition andtransmission. It is

Key In the IgnitionNever leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignitio

If the engine does not start and the key isheld in START for many seconds, cranking willbe stopped after 15 seconds to preventcranking motor damage. T

Adjustable Throttle and Brake PedalIf your vehicle has this feature, you can changethe position of the throttle and brake pedals.This feature is desig

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electricalcord. The cord is located on the driver’sside of the

Active Fuel Management™Your vehicle’s V8 engine may have Active FuelManagement™. This system allows the engine tooperate on either all or half of its

PARK (P): This position locks your rear wheels. Itis the best position to use when you start yourengine because your vehicle cannot move easily.{CAUTI

NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine doesnot connect with the wheels. To restart whenyou are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only.Also, use NEUT

SECOND (2): This position reduces vehicle speedeven more than THIRD (3) without using yourbrakes. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It canhelp control

Tow/Haul ModeYour vehicle has a Tow/Haul mode. The selectorbutton is located on the end of the columnshift lever. You can use this feature to assist w

Reclining SeatbacksManual Reclining Seatbacks{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle

Four-Wheel DriveIf your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can sendyour engine’s driving power to all four wheelsfor extra traction. Read the part that

You can choose among five driving settings:Indicator lights in the switches show you whichsetting you are in. The indicator lights will come onbriefly w

4 n (Four-Wheel Drive Low): This setting alsoengages your front axle and delivers extratorque. You may never need this setting. It sendsmaximum power

Shifting Into Two-Wheel Drive HighTurn the knob to the Two-Wheel High position.This can be done at any speed, except whenshifting from Four-Wheel Driv

Shifting Out of Four-Wheel Drive LowTo shift from Four-Wheel Drive Low to Four-WheelDrive High, AUTO, or Two-Wheel Drive High, yourvehicle must be sto

6. Turn the transfer case dial clockwise toNEUTRAL till it stops and hold it for10 seconds. Then slowly release the dial tothe four low position. The

Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, hold the regular brakepedal down with your right foot. Push downthe parking brake pedal with your left foot.A c

Shifting Into Park (P){CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of yourvehicle if the shift lever is not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly s

Leaving Your Vehicle With the EngineRunning{CAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehiclewith the engine running. Your vehiclecould move suddenly

If torque lock does occur, you may need to haveanother vehicle push yours a little uphill totake some of the pressure from the parking pawlin the tran

To return the seatback to an upright position, dothe following:1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure tothe seatback and the seatback will

Engine Exhaust{CAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and

Running the Engine While ParkedIt is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know.{CAUTION:Idling

{CAUTION:Four-wheel drive vehicles with the transfercase in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle toroll, even if the shift lever is in PARK (P).So, be sure

Temperature and Compass DisplayPress the on/off button, located to the farleft, briefly to turn the compass/temperaturedisplay on or off.If the display

Compass CalibrationThe compass may need calibration if one of thefollowing occurs:• After approximately five seconds, the displaydoes not show a compas

To adjust for compass variance, do the following:1. Find your current location and variancezone number on the following zone map.2. Press and hold the

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Compass and TemperatureDisplayYour vehicle may have this mirror. When on, anautomatic dimming mirror will dim to

Automatic Dimming Mirror OperationO: Press this button to turn the automaticdimming feature on or off. The indicator light tothe left of the button wi

To adjust for compass variance:1. Find your current location and variance zonenumber on the following zone map.2. Press and hold the compass/temperatu

Outside Trailer-Tow MirrorsIf your vehicle has trailer towing type mirrors, theycan be adjusted so you can have a clear viewof the objects behind you.

{CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when yourvehicle is in motion can be dangerous.Even if you buckle up, your safety beltscannot do their job whe

Outside Power MirrorsIf your vehicle isequipped with outsidepower mirrors, thecontrols are located onthe driver’s doorarmrest.Press (A) to select the

Outside Power Foldaway MirrorsIf your vehicle isequipped with outsidepower foldaway mirrors,the controls arelocated on the driver’sdoor armrest.• Pres

Turn Signal IndicatorYour vehicle may have a turn signal indicator onthe mirror. An arrow on the mirror will flash inthe direction of the turn or lane

Outside Convex MirrorYour passenger’s side mirror may have convexglass. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so youcan see more from the driver’s seat.

OnStar®service is provided to you subject to theOnStar®Terms and Conditions. You maycancel your OnStar®service at any time bycontacting OnStar®as prov

Available Services included with Directions& Connections®Plan•All Safe and Sound Plan Services• Driving Directions - Advisor delivered orOnStar®Tu

How OnStar®Service WorksIn order to provide you with OnStar®services, yourvehicle’s OnStar®system has the capability ofrecording and transmitting vehi

Universal Home RemoteSystemSystem IdentificationYour vehicle may have a Universal Home RemoteSystem.Determine which Universal Home Remote yourvehicle h

Universal Home Remote SystemThe Universal Home Remote System provides away to replace up to three hand-heldRadio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used toac

Keep the original hand-held transmitter for use inother vehicles as well as for future UniversalHome Remote programming. It is alsorecommended that up

Head RestraintsAdjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the top ofthe occupant’s head. This position reduces

4. The indicator light will flash slowly at first andthen rapidly after Universal Home Remotesuccessfully receives the frequency signalfrom the hand-hel

Gate Operator and CanadianProgrammingCanadian radio-frequency laws require transmittersignals to time out or quit after several secondsof transmission

Reprogramming a Single UniversalHome Remote ButtonTo program a device to Universal Home Remoteusing a Universal Home Remote buttonpreviously trained,

Do not use this system with any garage dooropener that does not have the stop and reversefeature. This includes any garage door openermodel manufactur

Follow these steps to program up to three devices:1. From inside the vehicle, press the twooutside buttons at the same time for one totwo seconds, and

3. Immediately return to your vehicle. Press andhold the universal home remote button thatyou would like to use to control the garagedoor until the ga

Follow these steps to program up to three devices:1. To verify if you have a Fixed Code garagedoor opener, remove the battery cover onyour hand held t

Your panel of switches may not appearexactly as they do in the examples above, butthey should be similar.The switch positions on your hand-heldtransmi

4. The indicator lights will blink slowly. Enter eachswitch setting from Step 2 into your vehicle’sUniversal Home Remote. You will have twoand one-hal

Using Universal Home RemotePress and hold the appropriate button for at leasthalf of a second. The indicator light will comeon while the signal is bei

Center SeatYour vehicle may have a front center seat.The seatback doubles as an armrest andcupholder/storage area for the driver andpassenger when the

Storage AreasGlove BoxOpen the glove box by pulling up on the bottom ofthe handle.Cupholder(s)Your vehicle may have cupholders located in thefront and

Luggage CarrierThe vehicle may have a luggage carrier that can beused to load things on top of the vehicle.The luggage carrier has siderails attached

Rear Storage AreaYour vehicle may have a storage compartmentlocated in the rear cargo area of the vehicle in thedriver’s side trim panel.To open the u

To return the cover to the retracted position, dothe following:1. Pull up on the cover handle to release thecover posts from the retaining sockets.2.

Cargo Tie DownsYour vehicle may have cargo tie downs in the rearcargo area that allow you to strap cargo in andkeep it from moving inside the vehicle.

4. Lower the system until the middle rollers arelined up with lower guides. While holding inthe release lever, push the system forwarduntil all three

On one side of the system is a retractablestorage area.To access, pull the handle in the center of thesystem up.Slide the hinge covers to the center o

SunroofYour vehicle may be equipped with a power slidingsunroof. To open or close the sunroof, the ignitionneeds to be turned to ON, or Retained Acces

Express-Open/Express-Close: To express-openthe sunroof, fully press and release the rear ofthe driver’s side switch. The sunroof will openautomaticall

Instrument Panel Overview ... 202Hazard Warning Flashers ... 204Other Warning Devices ...

Headlamp Aiming... 499Bulb Replacement... 502Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement...

Indicator bars next to the symbol will designatethe level of heat selected: three for high, twofor medium, and one for low.The heated seats will be ca

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ... 242Instrument Panel Cluster ... 243Speedometer and Odometer ...

Audio System(s) ... 290Setting the Time (MP3 Radio witha Single CD Player) ... 291Se

Instrument Panel OverviewUnited States version shown; Canada similar202

A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment onpage 238.B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See TurnSignal/Multifunction Lever on page 205.C. Instrument Pane

Hazard Warning FlashersThe hazard warning flashers warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem.Your front and rear turn signal lamps will

The tilt steering wheel lever is located on thelower left side of the column.To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pullthe lever. Then move t

L (Windshield Washer): See WindshieldWasher on page 209.5 (Rear Wiper Delay): See Rear WindowWiper/Washer on page 210.Z (Rear Wiper): See Rear WindowW

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer):To change the headlamps from low to high beam,push the lever toward the instrument pa

The windshield wipers are controlled by turningthe band with the wiper symbol.8 (Mist): Turn the band to mist for a singlewiping cycle. Hold it there

The rainsensor will automatically control thefrequency of the wipes from the off setting to thehigh speed setting according to the weatherconditions.

The seatback will fold forward automatically.Leaving the seatback in this position creates aflat load floor.If the seatback cannot fold flat, try moving

The button is located inthe switchbank underthe climate controls.Push the heated washer fluid button to activatethe heated windshield washer fluid syste

= (Rear Wiper Wash): To turn on the rearwiper wash, push the button on the end of the turnsignal/multifunction lever to spray washer fluidon the rear w

If your vehicle has the StabiliTrak®system andbegins to limit wheel spin while you are using cruisecontrol, the cruise control will automaticallydisen

Setting Cruise ControlCruise control will not work if your parking brake isset, or if the master cylinder brake fluid level is low.The cruise control l

Reducing Speed While Using CruiseControlTo reduce your speed while using cruise control:• Press and hold the SET– button on thesteering wheel until th

Exterior LampsThe exterior lampscontrol is located on theinstrument panel tothe left of the steeringwheel.It controls the following systems:• Headlamp

A warning chime will sound if you open thedriver’s door when the ignition switch is off andthe headlamps are on.• Parking Lamps• Instrument Panel Ligh

Automatic Headlamp SystemWhen it is dark enough outside, the automaticheadlamp system will turn on the headlamps at thenormal brightness, along with t

Fog Lamps- (Fog Lamps): If your vehicle has fog lamps,the button is located on the instrument panelto the left of the steering column and below thedom

For further information on roof mount emergencylamp installation, please visit the GM Upfitterwebsite at www.gmupfitters.com or contact yourdealer.If yo

Returning the Seat(s) to the SittingPositionTo return the seat to the sitting position, do thefollowing:1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the

Entry LightingYour vehicle has an illuminated entry feature.When the doors are opened, the dome lamps willcome on if the dome override button is in th

The battery can be discharged at idle if theelectrical loads are very high. This is true forall vehicles. This is because the generator(alternator) ma

Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA)If your vehicle has the Ultrasonic Rear ParkingAssist (URPA) system it is designed to helpyou park while in Revers

The URPA display islocated near thepassenger side rearwindow and canbe seen by looking overyour right shoulder.The URPA display has three color-coded

How the System Works when BackingIf the shift lever is in REVERSE (R), URPA detectsobjects close to the rear bumper. The first time anobject is detecte

• The ultrasonic sensors are not kept clean. So,be sure to keep your vehicle’s rear bumperfree of mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.For cleaning instruc

To use the power outlet, lift the spring cap andinsert electrical 12V device plug. To closethe power outlet, remove 12V electrical deviceplug and the

Ashtray(s) and Cigarette LighterThe front ashtray is located near the center of theinstrument panel or on the front console, ifequipped. Pull on the a

To change the current mode, select one of thefollowing:H (Vent): This mode directs air to the instrumentpanel outlets.) (Bi-Level): This mode directs

The recirculation mode cannot be used with floor,defrost, or defogging modes. If you try to selectrecirculation in one of those modes, the indicatorwil

Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from theThird Row Seats{CAUTION:Using the third row seating position whilethe second row is folded, or folded andtumb

- (Defog): The defog mode is used to clear thewindows of fog or moisture and warm thepassengers. This mode directs air to thewindshield, floor outlets,

Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystemWith this system, you can control the heating,cooling, and ventilation in your vehicle. Yourvehicle also has a flow

Passenger’s Side Temperature ControlThe passenger’s temperature buttons can be usedto change the temperature of the air comingthrough the system on th

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 about20 minutes for

Manual OperationYou may manually adjust the air delivery mode orfan speed.y9 z (Fan): The buttons with the fan symbolsallow you to manually adjust the

@ (Recirculation): Press this button to turn therecirculation mode on. When the button ispressed, an indicator light will come on.This mode keeps outs

SensorsThe solar sensor, located in the defrost grille inthe middle of the instrument panel, monitorsthe solar radiation. Do not cover the solar senso

The climate control system uses the informationfrom these sensors to maintain your comfort settingby adjusting the outlet temperature, fan speed, andt

If your vehicle has heated outside rearviewmirrors, the mirrors will heat to help clear fog orfrost from the surface of the mirror when therear window

Rear Air Conditioning and HeatingSystemIf your vehicle has this system, the rear controlsare three knobs located in the headliner. Thesystem can be co

Automatic Release Fold and TumbleFeatureThe transmission must be in PARK (P) for thisfeature to work.Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s){CAUTION:Automati

Mode KnobThe right knob on the control panel allows you tochoose the direction of air delivery.H(Vent): This setting directs the air through theheadli

Automatic OperationAUTO: Press the mode button until this setting isselected to control the inside temperature, theair delivery, and the fan speed. AU

+/− (Increase/Decrease Temperature): Thesebuttons select the temperature of the air flowing intothe passenger area. Press the + button for warmerair an

Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You willknow how fast you are goi

Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speedin both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers perhour (km/h).Your odometer shows how far

Passenger Safety Belt ReminderLightSeveral seconds after the key is turned to RUN orSTART, a chime will sound for several secondsto remind the front p

{CAUTION:If the airbag readiness light stays on afteryou start your vehicle, it means the airbagsystem may not be working properly. Theairbags in your

{CAUTION:If the on indicator comes on when youhave a rear-facing child restraint installedin the right front passenger’s seat, it meansthat the passen

If, after several seconds, all status indicator lightsremain on, or if there are no lights at all, theremay be a problem with the lights or the passen

Voltmeter GageWhen your engine is notrunning, but the ignitionis in RUN, this gageshows your battery’sstate of charge inDC volts.When the engine is ru

Returning the Seat(s) to the SittingPositionTo return the seat to the sitting position, do thefollowing:1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the

This light may also come on due to low brakefluid. See Brakes on page 486 for moreinformation.This light should come on briefly when you turnthe ignitio

Anti-Lock Brake System WarningLightWith the Anti-Lock BrakeSystem (ABS), thislight will come on whenyou start your engineand may stay on forseveral se

StabiliTrak®Indicator LightIf equipped, this warninglight should come onbriefly when the engineis started.If the warning light does not come on then, h

Tire Pressure LightThis light will come onbriefly when you turnthe ignition to RUN.This light will also come on when one or more ofyour tires are signi

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle withthis light on, after awhile, the emission controlsmight not work as well, your vehicle’s fueleconomy migh

If the light continues to flash, when it is safe to doso, stop the vehicle. Find a safe place to parkyour vehicle. Turn the key off, wait at least10 se

Emissions Inspection and MaintenanceProgramsSome state/provincial and local governments haveor may begin programs to inspect the emissioncontrol equip

A reading in the low pressure zone may becaused by a dangerously low oil level or someother problem causing low oil pressure. Checkyour oil as soon as

That is a check to be sure the light works. If itdoes not come on, be sure to have it fixed so it willbe there to warn you if something goes wrong.When

Highbeam On LightThis light comes onwhen the high-beamheadlamps are in use.See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer onpage 207 for more information.Tow/Haul

Folding and Tumbling the Second RowSeat(s) from the Third Row Seats orOutside{CAUTION:Using the third row seating position whilethe second row is fold

Here are some situations you may experience withyour fuel gage. None of these indicate a problemwith the fuel gage.• At the gas station, the fuel pump

If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, see“DIC Operation and Displays (Without DICButtons)” later in this section for the displaysavailable.DIC Op

T (Vehicle Information): Press this button todisplay the oil life, units, tire pressure readings forvehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)system,

To use the retro-active reset feature, press andhold the set/reset button for at least four seconds.The trip odometer will display the number ofmiles

Fuel UsedPress the trip/fuel button until FUEL USEDdisplays. This display shows the number ofgallons (gal) or liters (L) of fuel used since the lastre

Blank DisplayThis display shows no information.Vehicle Information Menu ItemsT(Vehicle Information): Press this button toscroll through the following

If a low or high tire pressure condition is detectedby the system while driving, a message advisingyou to check the pressure in a specific tirewill app

Blank DisplayThis display shows no information.DIC Operation and Displays(Without DIC Buttons)If your vehicle does not have DIC buttons, theinformatio

Trip OdometerPress the trip odometer reset stem until TRIPdisplays. This display shows the current distancetraveled in either miles (mi) or kilometers

When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGEENGINE OIL SOON message will appear onthe display. See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON”under DIC Warnings and Me

Reclining SeatbacksTo recline the seatback, do the following:1. Lift the lever located on the outboard side ofthe seat.2. Move the seatback to the des

3. Press and hold the lock and unlock buttonson the first transmitter at the same time forabout 15 seconds.On vehicles with memory recall seats, the fir

Some messages cannot be cleared from the DICdisplay because they are more urgent. Thesemessages require action before they can becleared. You should t

DRIVER DOOR OPENThis message displays and a chime sounds if thedriver’s door is not fully closed and the vehicleis in a drive gear. Stop and turn off

ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINENotice: If you drive your vehicle while theengine is overheating, severe engine damagemay occur. If an overheat warning a

LEFT REAR DOOR OPENThis message displays and a chime sounds if thedriver’s side rear door is not fully closed andthe vehicle is in a drive gear. Stop

REMOTE KEY LEARNING ACTIVEThis message displays while you are matching aRemote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter toyour vehicle. See “Matching Transmitt

SERVICE BATTERY CHARGINGSYSTEMOn some vehicles, this message displays if there isa problem with the battery charging system. Undercertain conditions,

SERVICE STABILITRAKIf your vehicle has StabiliTrak®and this messagedisplays, it means there may be a problemwith the StabiliTrak®system. If you see th

STABILITRAK OFFIf your vehicle has StabiliTrak®, this messagedisplays when you turn off StabiliTrak®, or whenthe stability control has been automatica

TIRE LEARNING ACTIVEIf your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor (TPM)system, this message displays when the systemis re-learning the tire positions on

Manual Fold and Tumble FeatureFolding and Tumbling the Seat(s)To fold and tumble the seat, do the following:1. Make sure that there is nothing under,

TURN SIGNAL ONThis message displays and a chime sounds if a turnsignal is left on for 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km). Move theturn signal/multifunction lever

Feature Settings Menu ItemsThe following are customization features that allowyou to program settings to the vehicle:DISPLAY IN ENGLISHThis feature wi

AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors willautomatically lock when the vehicle speed isabove 8 mph (13 km/h) for three seconds.NO CHANGE: No change will be made

REMOTE DOOR LOCKThis feature allows you to select the type offeedback you will receive when locking the vehiclewith the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) tra

Press the customization button until REMOTEDOOR UNLOCK appears on the DIC display.Press the set/reset button once to accessthe settings for this featu

NO CHANGE: No change will be made to thisfeature. The current setting will remain.Choose one of the available settings and pressthe set/reset button w

The lights will remain on for 20 seconds or untilthe lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,or the vehicle is no longer off. See RemoteKeyless

PASSENGER MIRROR: The passenger’s outsidemirror will be tilted down when the vehicle is shiftedinto REVERSE (R).BOTH MIRRORS: The driver’s and passeng

Press the customization button until MEMORYSEAT RECALL appears on the DIC display. Pressthe set/reset button once to access the settingsfor this featu

FACTORY SETTINGSThis feature allows you to set all of thecustomization features back to their factory defaultsettings.Press the customization button u

3. Lift the lever againto release the rearof the seat fromthe floor. The seatwill tumble forward.Returning the Seat(s) to the SittingPositionTo return

Audio System(s)Determine which radio your vehicle has and thenread the pages following to familiarize yourselfwith its features.Driving without distra

While your vehicle is parked:• Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.• Familiarize yourself with its operation.• Set up your audio system by p

3. To decrease the time or date, press the leftSEEK arrow or the REV (reverse) button.You can also turn the tune knob, located onthe upper right side

Changing the Time and Date DefaultSettingsYou can change the time default setting from12 hours to 24 hours or change the date defaultsetting from mont

Changing the Time and Date DefaultSettingsYou can change the time default setting from12 hours to 24 hours or change the date defaultsetting from mont

Radio Data System (RDS)The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).The RDS feature is available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS infor

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between AM,FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The selection displays.f (Tune): Turn this knob to select radi

FAV (Favorites): A maximum of 36 stations canbe programmed as favorites using thesix pushbuttons positioned below the radio stationfrequency labels an

Setting the Tone(Bass/Midrange/Treble)BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, orTreble): To adjust bass, midrange, or treble,press the tune knob until the tone

To quickly adjust balance or fade to the middleposition, press the pushbutton positioned under theBAL or FADE label for more than two seconds.A beep s

GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and thenames TAHOE, SUBURBAN, and Z71 areregistered trademarks of General MotorsCor

Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s) from theThird Row Seats{CAUTION:Using the third row seating position whilethe second row is folded, or folded andtumb

Removed categories can be restored by pressingthe pushbutton under the Add label when aremoved category displays or by pressing thepushbutton under th

If the ignition or radio is turned off, with a CD in theplayer, it stays in the player. While the ignition orradio is turned on, the CD starts playing

Z EJECT: Press the CD eject button to ejectCD(s). To eject the CD that is currently playing,press and release this button. A beep sounds andEjecting D

• Press the CD/AUX button, or for a six-disc CDplayer, press and hold the LOAD button. Abeep sounds and Load All Discs displays.Insert one or more dis

If the CD is not playing correctly, for any otherreason, try a known good CD.If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannotbe corrected, contact

Radio with CD and DVD (MP3)If your vehicle has a Rear Seat Entertainment(RSE) system, it has a CD/DVD radio. See RearSeat Entertainment System on page

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ is a satellite radio service that is based inthe 48 contiguous United States and Canada.XM™ offers a large variety of c

Finding a StationBAND: Press this button to switch between AM,FM, or XM™ (if equipped). The display showsthe selection.f (Tune): Turn this knob to sel

Each page of favorites can contain anycombination of AM, FM, or XM™ (if equipped)stations. To store a station as a favorite, performthe following step

EQ (Equalization): Press this button to choosebass and treble equalization settings designed fordifferent types of music. The choices are pop,rock, co

Automatic Release Fold and TumbleFeatureThe transmission must be in PARK (P) for thisfeature to work.Folding and Tumbling the Seat(s){CAUTION:Automati

3. Turn the tune knob, press the buttons belowthe right or left arrows displayed, or press theright or left SEEK buttons to go to the nextor previous

Playing a CD (In Either the DVDor CD Slot)Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side up.The player pulls it in and the CD should beginplaying (load

Do not add any label to a CD. It could get caughtin the CD player. If a CD is recorded on apersonal computer and a description label isneeded, try lab

s REV (Reverse): Press and hold this buttonto reverse playback quickly within a track. Sound isheard at a reduced volume. Release thispushbutton to re

Audio OutputOnly one audio source can be heard through thespeakers at one time. An audio source isdefined as DVD slot, CD slot, XM™, FM/AM,Front Auxili

• The air is very humid. If so, wait about an hourand try again.• There could have been a problem while burningthe CD.• The label could be caught in t

See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack(s)” later in thissection, or “Audio/Video (A/V) Jacks” under, RearSeat Entertainment System on page 337 for morein

Z (Eject): Press this button to eject a CD orDVD. If a CD or DVD is ejected, but not removed,the player automatically pulls it back in after15 seconds

y (Menu): Press this button to access the DVDmenu. The DVD menu is different on everyDVD. Use the pushbuttons located under thenavigation arrows to na

Inserting a DiscTo play a disc, gently insert the disc, with the labelside up, into the loading slot. The DVD playermight not accept some paper labele

Returning the Seat(s) to the SittingPositionTo return the seat to the sitting position, do thefollowing:1. Pull the seat down until it latches to the

DVD Radio Error MessagesPlayer Error: This message displays when thereare disc load or eject problems.Disc Format Error: This message displays, if the

DVD/CD AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press this button tocycle through DVD, CD, or Auxiliary when listeningto the radio. The DVD/CD text label and a messageshow

MP3/WMA FormatIf you burn your own MP3/WMA disc on apersonal computer:• Make sure the MP3/WMA files are recordedon a CD-R or CD-RW disc.• Do not mix st

Root DirectoryThe root directory of the CD-R or CD-RW istreated as a folder. If the root directory hascompressed audio files, the directory is displaye

When play enters a new folder, the display doesnot automatically show the new folder name unlessyou have chosen the folder mode as the defaultdisplay.

If there is no apparent damage, try a knowngood CD.Notice: If a label is added to a CD, or more thanone CD is inserted into the slot at a time, or ana

s REV (Reverse): Press and hold this buttonto reverse playback quickly within an MP3/WMAfile. Sound is heard at a reduced volume. Releasethis button to

To change from playback by artist to playback byalbum, press the pushbutton located below the SortBy label. From the sort screen, push one of thebutto

• The CD player (lower slot) is able to read andplay a maximum combination of 512 files andfolders. The DVD player (upper slot) isable to read 255 fold

Empty Directory or FolderIf a root directory or a folder exists somewherein the file structure that contains onlyfolders/subfolders and no compressed fi

2. Press the automaticseat release buttonlocated on thepanel behind therear doors.One press of the button automatically folds theseatback flat and tumb

File System and NamingThe song name that is displayed is the song namethat is contained in the ID3 tag. If the songname is not present in the ID3 tag,

If playing a CD-R or CD-RW, the sound qualitycan be reduced due to CD-R or CD-RW quality,the method of recording, the quality of themusic that has bee

Z DVD (Eject): Press and release the ZDVD button to eject the CD-R or CD-RW that iscurrently playing in the top slot. A beep soundsand Ejecting Disc d

RDM (Random): With the random setting,MP3/WMA files on the CD-R or CD-RW can belistened to in random, rather than sequential order.To play MP3/WMA files

To exit music navigator mode, press thepushbutton below the Back label to return tonormal MP3/WMA playback.BAND: Press this button to listen to the ra

XM Radio MessagesRadio Display Message Condition Action RequiredXL (Explicit LanguageChannels)XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates

Radio Display Message Condition Action RequiredCAT Not Found No channel available forthe chosen categoryThere are no channels available for the select

Navigation/Radio SystemYour vehicle may have a navigation radio system.The navigation system has built-in featuresintended to minimize driver distract

To enable Parental Control, press and hold theradio power button for more than two seconds. Ifon, the radio, video screen, and RSA turnsoff. If a DVD

Push the power button to turn on the headphones.An indicator light located on the headphonescomes on. If the light does not come on,the batteries may

Unfolding the Seatback(s)To return the seatback to the upright position, dothe following:1. Open the liftgate to access the controls forthe seat.2. Pu

Battery ReplacementTo change the batteries on the headphones, dothe following:1. Turn the screw with a coin or screw driverto loosen the battery door

To use the auxiliary inputs of the RSE system,connect an external auxiliary device to thecolor-coded A/V jacks and turn both the auxiliarydevice and t

When a device is connected to the A/V jacks, orthe radio’s auxiliary input jack, if your vehiclehas this feature, the rear seat passengers are ableto

Remote ControlTo use the remote control, aim it at the transmitterwindow at the rear of the RSE overhead consoleand press the desired button. Direct s

v (Title): Press this button to return the DVD tothe main menu of the DVD. This function couldvary for each disc.y (Main Menu): Press this button to a

u (Next Track/Chapter): Press this button to goto the beginning of the next chapter or track.This button might not work when the DVDis playing the cop

Battery ReplacementTo change the remote control batteries, do thefollowing:1. Remove the battery compartment doorlocated on the bottom of the remote c

Problem Recommended ActionThe auxiliary source isrunning but there is nopicture or sound.Check that the RSE videoscreen is in the auxiliarysource mode

DVD DistortionVideo distortion may occur when operating cellularphones, scanners, CB radios, Global PositionSystems (GPS)*, two-way radios, mobile fax

P(Power): Press this button to turn the RSA onor off.Volume: Turn this knob to increase or todecrease the volume of the wired headphones.The left knob

6. Tilt the seat fully forward to lock it into place.7. Push and pull on the seat to make sure itis locked.Put the seat in this position only when nec

While listening to a disc, press the seek up arrowto goto the next track or chapter on the disc.Press the seek down arrow to go back to the startof th

Audio Steering Wheel ControlsIf your vehicle has audiosteering wheel controls,they could differdepending on yourvehicle’s options. Someaudio controls

SRCE (Source): Press this button to switchbetween the radio (AM, FM), XM™ (if equipped),CD, and if your vehicle has these features,DVD, front auxiliar

XM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Cana

Rear Side Window AntennaYour AM-FM antenna is located in the passengerrear side windows. Be sure that the insidesurfaces of the rear side windows are

Your Driving, the Road, and YourVehicle ... 356Defensive Driving ...

Your Driving, the Road, andYour VehicleDefensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively.Please start with a very im

Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the number onecontributor to the highway death toll,

According to the American Medical Association, a180 lb (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce(355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up witha B

But the ability to drive is affected well below aBAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows thatthe driving skills of many people are impaired at aBAC approa

3. Unlatch the seatfrom the floor bypulling the carryinghandle, locatedat the rear ofthe seat, rearward.4. Roll the seat out of the vehicle. There is a

Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehiclego where you want it to go. They are the brakes,the steering, and the accelerator. Al

If your vehicle’s engine ever stops while you aredriving, brake normally but do not pump thebrakes. If you do, the pedal may get harder topush down. I

Let us say the road is wet and you are drivingsafely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front ofyou. You slam on the brakes and continue braking.Here i

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the

If the system fails to turn on or activate, theStabiliTrak®light along with one of the followingmessages will be displayed on the DriverInformation Ce

The traction control part of StabiliTrak®can beturned off by pressing and releasing theStabiliTrak®button if both systems (traction controland Stabili

Traction Control OperationThe traction control system is part of theStabiliTrak®system. Traction control limits wheelspin by reducing engine power to

SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because theengine stops or the system is not functioning, youcan steer but it will take much m

Try to adjust your speed so you can “drive”through the curve. Maintain a reasonable, steadyspeed. Wait to accelerate until you are out ofthe curve, an

Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving.If the level of the shou

{CAUTION:If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsitting there. Always push

So here are some tips for passing:• Drive ahead. Look down the road, to thesides, and to crossroads for situationsthat might affect your passing patte

• Check your vehicle’s mirrors, glance over yourshoulder, and start your left lane change signalbefore moving out of the right lane to pass.When you a

A cornering skid is best handled by easing yourfoot off the accelerator pedal.Remember: StabiliTrak®helps avoid only theacceleration skid. See Stabili

Off-road driving can be great fun. But it does havesome definite hazards. The greatest of these isthe terrain itself.“Off-roading” means you have left

Before You Go Off-RoadingThere are some things to do before you go out.For example, be sure to have all necessarymaintenance and service work done. Ch

CAUTION: (Continued)•Heavy loads on the roof raise thevehicle’s center of gravity, making itmore likely to roll over. You can beseriously or fatally i

Traveling to Remote AreasIt makes sense to plan your trip, especially whengoing to a remote area. Know the terrain and planyour route. You are much le

{CAUTION:When you are driving off-road, bouncingand quick changes in direction can easilythrow you out of position. This couldcause you to lose contro

Because you will be on an unpaved surface, it isespecially important to avoid sudden acceleration,sudden turns, or sudden braking.In a way, off-road d

Approaching a HillWhen you approach a hill, you need to decide if itis one of those hills that is just too steep toclimb, descend, or cross. Steepness

Safety BeltsSafety Belts: They Are for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou sho

Driving UphillOnce you decide you can safely drive up the hill,you need to take some special steps.• Use a low gear and get a firm grip on thesteering

Q: What should I do if my vehicle stalls, oris about to stall, and I cannot make it upthe hill?A: If this happens, there are some things youshould do,

Here are some things you must not do if you stall,or are about to stall, when going up a hill.• Never attempt to prevent a stall by shiftinginto NEUTR

Q: Suppose, after stalling, I try to back downthe hill and decide I just cannot do it. Whatshould I do?A: Set the parking brake, put your transmission

Q: Are there some things I should not dowhen driving down a hill?A: Yes! These are important because if youignore them you could lose control andhave

Driving Across an InclineSooner or later, an off-road trail will probably goacross the incline of a hill. If this happens,you have to decide whether t

Q: What if I am driving across an incline thatis not too steep, but I hit some loosegravel and start to slide downhill. Whatshould I do?A: If you feel

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, or IceWhen you drive in mud, snow, or sand, yourwheels will not get good traction. You cannotaccelerate as quickly, turnin

Driving in Water{CAUTION:Driving through rushing water can bedangerous. Deep water can sweep yourvehicle downstream and you and yourpassengers could d

Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely tobe impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can beso serious that even buckled up, a personwould not survive. But most crashes are inbetween. In many of

Keep the windshield and all the glass on yourvehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night ismade much worse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of

It is always wise to go slower and be cautious ifrain starts to fall while you are driving. The surfacemay get wet suddenly when your reflexes aretuned

HydroplaningHydroplaning is dangerous. So much water canbuild up under your tires that they can actually rideon the water. This can happen if the road

Some Other Rainy Weather Tips• Turn on your low-beam headlamps — not justyour parking lamps — to help make you morevisible to others.• Besides slowing

Here are ways to increase your safety in citydriving:• Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get a city map and plan your tripinto an unknow

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 driversare drivin

Before Leaving on a Long TripMake sure you are ready. Try to be well rested. Ifyou must start when you are not fresh — suchas after a day’s work — do

Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as highwayhypnosis? Or is it just plain falling asleep at thewheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack

Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep country,

{CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or withthe ignition off is dangerous. The brakeswill have to do all the work of slowingdown. They could get

How to Use This ManualMany people read the owner manual frombeginning to end when they first receive their newvehicle. If this is done, it can help you

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. Therider does not stop.40

Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:• Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.• You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in you

Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice between

The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) improves yourvehicle’s stability when you make a hard stopon a slippery road. Even though you have ABS,you will want

You can run the engine to keep warm, but becareful.{CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under yourvehicle. This can cause deadly CO(carbon monoxide) g

Run your engine only as long as you must. Thissaves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go alittle faster than just idle. That is, push theaccelera

Notice: Spinning the wheels can destroy partsof your vehicle as well as the tires. If youspin the wheels too fast while shiftingthe transmission back

Recovery Hooks{CAUTION:These hooks, when used, are under a lotof force. Always pull the vehicle straightout. Never pull on the hooks at asideways angl

Loading Your VehicleIt is very important to know how much weight yourvehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight and includes

The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation pressures (D).For

Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 1 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 150 lbs(68 kg) × 2 =300 lbs (136 kg)CAvailable

The person keeps going until stopped bysomething. In a real vehicle, it could be thewindshield...or the instrument panel...41

Item Description TotalAVehicle Capacity Weightfor Example 3 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)BSubtract OccupantWeight 200 lbs(91 kg) × 5 =1,000 lbs (453 kg)C Availa

The Certification/Tire label also tells you themaximum weights for the front and rear axles,called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). To findout the actua

If you put things inside your vehicle — likesuitcases, tools, packages, or anythingelse — they go as fast as the vehicle goes.If you have to stop or t

Q: How do I know if my vehicle can handle asnow plow?A: Some vehicles are built with a special snowplow prep package, called RPO VYU. If yourvehicle h

• The snow plow manufacturer or installer canassist you in determining the amount of rearballast required, to help make sure yoursnowplow/vehicle comb

In order to calculate the amount of weight anyfront accessory, such as a snow plow, is adding tothe front axle, use the following formula:(W x (A + W.

Q: What if I want to add heavier equipment tomy vehicle?A: You can add heavier equipment on the frontof the vehicle if you compensate for it bycarryin

Q: What is total vehicle reserve capacity?A: This is the difference between your GVWR andthe weight of your vehicle with full fuel andpassengers. It i

Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing yourvehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind amotorhome. The two most commo

Four-Wheel-Drive VehiclesUse the following procedure to tow your vehicle:1. Shift the transmission to PARK (P).2. Turn the engine off, but leave the i

or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicledoes. You get more time to stop. You stopover more distance, and your strongest bon

Dolly TowingTwo-Wheel-Drive VehiclesNotice: If you tow a two-wheel-drive vehiclewith the rear wheels on the ground, thetransmission could be damaged.

{CAUTION:Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle’stransfer case into NEUTRAL can causeyour vehicle to roll even if thetransmission is in PARK (P). You oro

Autoride®If equipped, the Autoride®feature will provide asuperior vehicle ride and handling under a varietyof passenger and loading conditions.The sys

To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle,you should read the information in “Weight ofthe Trailer” that appears later in this section.Trail

Tow/Haul ModeTow/Haul is a feature that assists when pulling aheavy trailer or a large or heavy load. Thepurpose of the Tow/Haul mode is to:• Reduce t

Your vehicle is equipped with a button at the end ofthe shift lever which, when pressed, enablestow/haul. Your vehicle may be equipped withAutoride®wh

Use one of the following charts to determine how much your vehicle can weigh, based upon your vehiclemodel and options.C-1500 (2WD) Axle Ratio Maximum

C-2500 (2WD) Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR6000 V8 (ExtendedModels)3.734.107,700 lbs (3 493 kg)9,700 lbs (4 400 kg)14,000 lbs (6 350 kg)16,000

Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the totalor gross weight of your ve

After you have loaded the trailer, weigh the trailerand then the tongue separately, to see if theweights are proper. If they are not, you may beable t

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drivefar from home, why should I wearsafety belts?A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you arein an acciden

But let’s say your specific vehicle is equipped withsome of the latest options and you have a front seatpassenger and two rear seat passengers with som

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s TiresBe sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to theupper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numberson the Certifica

If you will be pulling a trailer that, when loaded, willweigh more than 5,000 lbs (2 270 kg) be sure touse a properly mounted weight-distributing hitc

Driving with a Trailer{CAUTION:If you have a rear-most window open andyou pull a trailer with your vehicle, carbonmonoxide (CO) could come into yourve

Before you start, check all trailer hitch parts andattachments, safety chains, electrical connector,lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer

Turn Signals When Towing a TrailerThe arrows on your instrument panel willflash whenever you signal a turn or lane change.Properly hooked up, the trail

Parking on Hills{CAUTION:You really should not park your vehicle,with a trailer attached, on a hill. Ifsomething goes wrong, your rig couldstart to mo

CAUTION: (Continued)If the transfer case on four-wheel-drivevehicles is in NEUTRAL, your vehicle willbe free to roll, even if your shift lever is inPA

Trailer Wiring HarnessYour vehicle is equipped with the following wiringharnesses for towing a trailer.Basic Trailer WiringThe trailer wiring harness,

Heavy-Duty Trailer Wiring HarnessPackageYour vehicle is equipped with the seven-wiretrailer towing harness. This harness with aseven-pin universal tra

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt acrossyou. Do not let it get twisted.The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull thebelt across you very q

Electric Brake Control WiringProvisionsThese wiring provisions are included with yourvehicle as part of the trailer wiring package. Theseprovisions ar

Service ... 444Accessories and Modifications ... 444California Proposition 65 Warn

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ... 505Tires ... 507Tire Sidewall Labeling ...

Vehicle Identification ... 562Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ... 562Service Parts Identification Label ...

ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget

California Proposition 65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Beforeattempting to do your own service work, seeServicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle onpage 106.You should keep

Gasoline OctaneUse regular unleaded gasoline with a postedoctane rating of 87 or higher. If the octane ratingis less than 87, you might notice an audi

AdditivesTo provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the UnitedStates are now required to contain additivesthat will help prevent engine and fuel systemd

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) shows the code letter or number thatidentifies your vehicle’s engine. The

The lap part of the belt should be worn low andsnug on the hips, just touching the thighs. Ina crash, this applies force to the strong pelvicbones. An

It is best not to alternate repeatedly betweengasoline and E85. If you do switch fuels, it isrecommended that you add as much fuel aspossible — do not

Filling the Tank{CAUTION:Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall

To open the fuel door, push the rearward centeredge inboard and release. The door will pop open.To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowlycounterclockwise

{CAUTION:If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This

If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center(DIC), the TIGHTEN GAS CAP message will bedisplayed if the fuel cap is not properly installed.{CAUTION:

Filling a Portable Fuel Container{CAUTION:Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the contain

Checking Things Underthe Hood{CAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothi

Hood ReleaseTo open the hood do the following:1. Pull the handle withthis symbol on it. Itis located insidethe vehicle tothe lower left of thesteering

Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood on the 5.3L engine (4.8L and 6.0L similar), here is what you will see:458

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine AirCleaner/Filter on page 464.B. Air Filter Restriction Indicator (If Equipped).See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop.See Engine Compartment Overview on page 458for the location of the engine oil dipstick.1. Turn off the

What Kind of Engine Oil to UseLook for three things:• GM6094MYour vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. Look for and use onlyan oi

If you are in an area of extreme cold, where thetemperature falls below −20°F (−29°C), it isrecommended that you use either an SAE 5W-30synthetic oil

How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystemThe Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange your engine oil and filter based on vehicleuse. Anytime your

Engine Air Cleaner/FilterSee EngineCompartment Overviewon page 458 for thelocation of the engine aircleaner/filter and theair filter restrictionindicato

How to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/FilterVehicles With an Air Filter RestrictionIndicatorLocate the air filter restriction indicator on theengine air

3. Remove the engine air cleaner/filter from thehousing. Care should be taken to dislodge aslittle dirt as possible.4. Clean the engine air cleaner/filt

How to Check Automatic TransmissionFluidBecause this operation can be a little difficult, youmay choose to have this done at the dealershipservice dep

Checking the Fluid LevelPrepare your vehicle as follows:1. Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep theengine running.2. With the parking brake applie

4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range,push the dipstick back in all the way; thenflip the handle down to lock the dipstickin place.Consistenc

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearlyas much protection this way.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if your

Engine CoolantThe cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL®engine coolant. This coolant isdesigned to remain in your vehicle for five years

What to UseUse a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL®coolant which willnot damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantm

Checking CoolantThe coolant surge tank is located in the enginecompartment on the passenger’s side of thevehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview onpa

Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapNotice: If the pressure cap is not tightlyinstalled, coolant loss and possible enginedamage may occur. Be sure the cap

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine{CAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engin

If No Steam Is Coming From YourEngineThe ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE orthe ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE ENGINEmessage, along with a low coolant condition,

If there is still no sign of steam and your vehicle isequipped with an engine-driven cooling fan,push down the accelerator until the engine speedis ab

Cooling SystemWhen you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here iswhat you will see:A. Coolant Surge TankB. Coolant Surge Tank Pressure CapC. Engine C

The coolant level should be at or above the FULLCOLD mark. If it is not, you may have a leak atthe pressure cap or in the radiator hoses,heater hoses,

Notice: Engine damage from running yourengine without coolant is not covered by yourwarranty. See Overheated Engine ProtectionOperating Mode on page 4

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place l

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, addcoolant as follows:{CAUTION:Steam and scalding liquids from a hotcooling system can blow out and burnyo

Notice: In cold weather, water can freeze andcrack the engine, radiator, heater core andother parts. Use the recommended coolant andthe proper coolant

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the propermixture, to the FULL COLD mark.4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off,start the engine and let

5. Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure thepressure cap is hand-tight and fully seated.6. Verify coolant level after engine is shut offand the coola

Power Steering FluidSee EngineCompartment Overviewon page 458 forreservoir location.When to Check Power Steering FluidIt is not necessary to regularly

Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sureto read the manufacturer’s instructions beforeuse. If you will be opera

BrakesBrake FluidYour brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See EngineCompartment Overviewon page 458 for thelocation of the re

{CAUTION:If you have too much brake fluid, it canspill on the engine. The fluid will burn ifthe engine is hot enough. You or otherscould be burned, and

What to AddWhen you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluidsand Lubricants

Brake WearYour vehicle has four-wheel disc brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators thatmake a high-pitched warning sound when thebrake pa

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. Itshould be worn over the shoulder at alltimes.{CAUTION:You can be seriously in

Replacing Brake System PartsThe braking system on a vehicle is complex. Itsmany parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether if the vehicle i

Jump StartingIf your vehicle’s battery (or batteries) has rundown, you may want to use another vehicle andsome jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be

Notice: If you leave your radio or otheraccessories on during the jump startingprocedure, they could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by yo

{CAUTION:An electric fan can start up even when theengine is not running and can injure you.Keep hands, clothing and tools away fromany underhood elec

Before you connect the cables, here are somebasic things you should know. Positive (+)will go to positive (+) or to a remotepositive (+) terminal if t

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected orremoved in the wrong order, electrical shortingmay occur and damage the vehicle. The repairswould not be

Rear AxleWhen to Check LubricantIt is not necessary to regularly check rear axlefluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hearan unusual noise. A

• For 6.0L engines, the proper level is from0.6 inch to 1.6 inches (15 mm to 40 mm) belowthe bottom of the filler plug hole, located on therear axle. A

What to UseRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of lubricant to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 590.Front AxleWhe

What to UseRefer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of lubricant to use. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on page 590.Headlamp Aimi

Vehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this manual you will find these notices:Notice: These mean there is somethingthat could damage your vehicle.A notice te

Q: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.{CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not ha

To adjust the vertical aim, do the following:1. Open the hood. See Hood Release onpage 457 for more information.2. Locate the aim dot on the lens of t

7. Locate the vertical headlamp aiming screws,which are under the hood near each headlampassembly.The adjustment screw can be turned with aE8 Torx®soc

Bulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacement bulbs, seeReplacement Bulbs on page 504.For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection,

To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:1. Open the liftgate. See Power Liftgate onpage 127 for more information.2. Remove the twoscrews from

License Plate Lamp1. Remove the two screws holding each of thelicense plate lamps to the molding that is partof the liftgate.2. Twist and pull the lic

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected forwear or cracking. See Scheduled Maintenanceon page 579.Replacement bla

Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement1. Lift the wiper blade assembly up and outof the park rest position.2. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from theba

TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto

Tire Sidewall LabelingUseful information about a tire is molded into thesidewall. The following illustrations are examplesof a typical P-Metric and a

(D) Tire Identification Number (TIN): The lettersand numbers following DOT code are the TireIdentification Number (TIN). The TIN showsthe manufacturer a

To unlatch the belt, 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 outof the way

(B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designedto GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specificatio

Tire SizeThe following examples show the different parts ofa tire size.(A) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: The United Statesversion of a metric tire sizing

Tire Terminology and DefinitionsAir Pressure: The amount of air inside the tirepressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is express

GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rearaxle. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 407.Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side ofan asymmetrical tire,

Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire in which theply cords that extend to the beads are laid at90 degrees to the centerline of the tread.Rim: A metal sup

Inflation - Tire PressureTires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively.Notice: Do not let anyone tell you thatunder-inflation or o

How to CheckUse a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires are properlyinflated simply by looking at them. Ra

For additional information and details about theDIC operation and displays see DIC Operation andDisplays (With DIC Buttons) on page 261 or DICOperatio

Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMSmalfunction indicator to indicate when thesystem is not operating properly. The TPMSmalfunction indicat

Resetting the TPMS Identification CodesEach TPMS sensor has a unique identificationcode. Any time you rotate your vehicle’s tires orreplace one or more

Safety Belt Use During PregnancySafety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injur

5. Start with the driver’s side front tire.6. Remove the valve cap from the valve capstem. Activate the TPMS sensor byincreasing or decreasing the tir

Federal Communications Commission(FCC) and Industry and ScienceCanadaThe Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)operates on a radio frequency and complies

When rotating your vehicle’s tires, always use thecorrect rotation pattern shown here.Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation.After the tir

When It Is Time for New TiresOne way to tell when itis time for new tires isto check the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tireshave onl

Buying New TiresGM has developed and matched specific tires foryour vehicle. The original equipment tiresinstalled on your vehicle, when it was new, we

{CAUTION:If you use bias-ply tires on your vehicle,the wheel rim flanges could developcracks after many miles of driving. A tireand/or wheel could fail

Different Size Tires and WheelsIf you add wheels or tires that are a different sizethan your original equipment wheels and tires,this may affect the w

Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For exam

Temperature – A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability

Each new wheel should have the sameload-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset andbe mounted the same way as the one itreplaces.If you need to rep

Center Front Passenger PositionLap BeltYour vehicle may have a center front seatingposition.When you sit in the center front seating position,you have

Tire Chains{CAUTION:If your vehicle has P265/65R18 orP275/55R20 size tires, do not use tirechains. They can damage your vehiclebecause there is not en

If a Tire Goes FlatIt is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out

Changing a Flat TireIf a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheeldamage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn onyour hazard warning flashers. See

When your vehicle has a flat tire, use the followingexample as a guide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks.The following information will tel

2. Remove the wing nut (B) used to retain thetool bag by turning it counterclockwise.3. Turn the knob (A) on the jackcounterclockwise to release the j

To access the spare tire, refer to the followinggraphics and instructions:A. Hoist AssemblyB. Hoist ShaftC. Hoist ShaftAccessCover/HoleD. Jack HandleE

4. Insert the open endof the extension (J)through the holein the rearbumper (I) (hoistshaft access hole).Be sure the hoist end (J) of the extension (D

Removing the Flat Tire andInstalling the Spare TireUse the following pictures and instructions toremove the flat tire and raise the vehicle.1. Remove t

A. Front PositionB. Rear Position{CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jackedup is dangerous. If the vehicle slips offthe jack you could be badl

Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tireof the vehicle, you will need to use the jackhandle and only one jack handle extension.Attach the w

Rear Seat PassengersIt is very important for rear seat passengers tobuckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt

Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a reartire of the vehicle, you will need to usethe jack handle (B) and both jack handleextensions (C). Attach th

{CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after time. Thewheel could come off an

8. Tighten each wheel nut by hand. Then usethe wheel wrench to tighten the nuts until thewheel is held against the hub.9. Turn the wheel wrench counte

When you reinstall the regular wheel and tire, youmust also reinstall the either the center cap, orbolt-on hub cap, depending on what your vehiclehas.

2. If it is visible, first try to tighten the cable byturning the wheel wrench clockwise until youhear two clicks or feel it skip twice. Youcannot over

8. Attach the jack handle, extension, and wheelwrench to the jack and place it (with thewheel blocks) under the vehicle toward thefront of the rear bu

11. Continue raising the jack until the spare tirestops moving upward and is held firmly inplace so that the secondary latch has releasedand the spare

15. Tilt the tire retainerat the end of thecable and pullit through the wheelopening. Pull thetire out fromunder the vehicle.16. Turn the wheel wrench

Store the tire under the rear of the vehicle in thespare tire carrier. Refer to the following graphicsand instructions to help you:A. Hoist AssemblyB.

2. Tilt the retainerdownward andthrough the wheelopening. Makesure the retainer isfully seatedacross the undersideof the wheel.3. Assemble the two jac

When the shoulder belt is pulled out all theway, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all theway and start again.If the belt is not long enough, s

7. Make sure the tire is stored securely. Push,pull (A), and then try to turn (B) the tire. If thetire moves, use the wheel wrench to tightenthe cable

2. Assemble wheel blocks (A) and jack (E)together with the wing nut (F).3. Position the jack (E) and wheel blocks (A) inthe driver’s side trim panel o

Spare TireYour vehicle, when new, had a fully-inflated sparetire. A spare tire may lose air over time, so check itsinflation pressure regularly. See Infl

Appearance CareCleaning the Inside of Your VehicleYour vehicle’s interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned often. Although not alwaysvis

Your dealer has a product for cleaning yourvehicle’s glass. Should it become necessary, youcan also obtain a product from your dealer toremove odors f

To clean, use the following instructions:1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth withwater or club soda.2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moistur

Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and OtherPlastic SurfacesA soft cloth dampened with water may be used toremove dust. If a more thorough cleaning isnecessary,

Washing Your VehicleThe paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty,depth of color, gloss retention, and durability.The best way to preserve the vehicl

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride andother salts, ice melting agents, road oil andtar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals fromindustrial chi

Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheelsand TrimYour vehicle may have either aluminum orchrome-plated wheels.Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean clothwit

The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or acrash.{CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldm

TiresTo clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tirecleaner.Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressingproducts on your vehicle may damage thepaint fin

Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmospheric conditions cancreate a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfall upon and attack painted surfa

Description UsageFoaming Tire Shine LowGlossCleans, shines, andprotects in one step. Nowiping necessary.Wash Wax ConcentrateMedium foamingshampoo. Cle

Service Parts Identification LabelThis label is on the inside of the glove box.It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.The label has the fol

Windshield Wiper FusesThe windshield wiper motor is protected by aninternal circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motoroverheats due to heavy snow, etc.,

Instrument Panel Fuse BlockThe instrument panel fuse block access door islocated on the driver’s side edge of the instrumentpanel.Fuses UsageLT DRDriv

Fuses UsageIS LPS Interior LampsUNLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (Unlock Feature)OBS DETUltrasonic Rear Parking Assist,Power LiftgateLCK1 Power Door Lock 1 (L

HarnessConnectorUsageHEADLINER 3 Headliner Harness Connector 3HEADLINER 2 Headliner Harness Connector 2HEADLINER 1 Headliner Harness Connector 1BRAKEC

Fuses Usage1 Not Used2Electronic Stability SuspensionControl, Automatic Level ControlExhaustFuses Usage3 Left Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp4 Engine Controls5

Fuses Usage6 Right Trailer Stop/Turn Lamp7 Front Washer8 Oxygen Sensors9 Anti-lock Brakes System 210 Trailer Back-up Lamps11 Driver’s Side Low-Beam He

There is one guide for each outside passengerposition in the second row seat and the third row,if your vehicle has one. Here is how to install acomfor

Fuses Usage30 Daytime Running Lamps31 Driver’s Side High-Beam Headlamp32 Not Used33 Sunroof, Emergency Roof Lamp34Key Ignition System, Theft Deterrent

J-Case Fuses Usage60 Cooling Fan 161 Automatic Level Control Compressor62 Heavy Duty Anti-lock Brake System63 Cooling Fan 264 Anti-lock Brake System 1

Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. See RecommendedFluids and Lubricants on

ApplicationCapacitiesEnglish MetricTransfer Case Fluid 2.0 qt 1.9 LWheel Nut Torque 140 lb ft190 Y†Oil filter should be changed at every oil change.Aft

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Maintenance Schedule ... 576Introduction ... 576Maintenance Requirements ...

Maintenance ScheduleIntroductionImportant: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended.Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The

Using the Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we donot know exactly how you will

{CAUTION:Performing maintenance work on avehicle can be dangerous. In trying to dosome jobs, you can be seriously injured.Do your own maintenance work

Scheduled MaintenanceWhen the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON messagecomes on, it means that service is required foryour vehicle. Have your vehicle serviced as

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. Theelastic cord must be under the belt. Then,place the guide over the belt, and insert thetwo edges of the

Maintenance I — Use Maintenance I if theCHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message comes onwithin 10 months since the vehicle was purchasedor Maintenance II was p

Scheduled Maintenance (cont’d)Service Maintenance I Maintenance IICheck engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid asneeded.••Perfo

Additional Required ServicesThe following services should be performed at the first maintenance service (I or II) after the indicatedmiles (kilometers)

Additional Required Services (cont’d)Service and Miles (Kilometers)25,000(40 000)50,000(80 000)75,000(120 000)100,000(160 000)125,000(200 000)150,000(

Maintenance Footnotes† The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency orthe California Air Resources Board has determinedthat the failure to perform this ma

(e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and allyour belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, andanchorages are working properly. Look forany oth

(k) Inspect system. Check all fuel and vapor linesand hoses for proper hook-up, routing, andcondition. Check that the purge valve worksproperly, if eq

At Least Once a MonthTire Inflation CheckVisually inspect your vehicle’s tires and make surethey are inflated to the correct pressures. Do notforget to

Automatic Transmission Shift LockControl System Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If thevehicle moves,

Parking Brake and AutomaticTransmission Park (P) Mechanism Check{CAUTION:When you are doing this check, yourvehicle could begin to move. You orothers

{CAUTION:A safety belt that is not properly wornmay not provide the protection needed ina crash. The person wearing the beltcould be seriously injured

Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name,part number, or specification can be obtained fromyour dealer.Usage Fluid

Usage Fluid/LubricantFront Axle(2500 SeriesVehicles withFour-WheelDrive)SAE 75W-90 Synthetic AxleLubricant (GM PartNo. U.S. 12378261, inCanada 1095345

Normal Maintenance Replacement PartsReplacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your GMdealer.Normal

Engine Drive Belt Routing593

Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed theservice, and the type of services pe

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed595

Maintenance Record (cont’d)DateOdometerReadingServiced ByMaintenance I orMaintenance IIServices Performed596

Customer Assistance and Information ... 598Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 598Online Owner Center ...

Customer Assistance andInformationCustomer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer/retailer and to Chevrolet.

STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both GeneralMotors and your dealer/retailer are committed tomaking sure you are completely satisfied with yournew vehicle. Ho

These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle:6

Safety Belt PretensionersYour vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are par

STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the eventthat you do not feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following the procedure outlined inSteps 1 and 2

Online Owner CenterOnline Owner Center(United States only)The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle information canbe

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) UsersTo assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who use TextTelephones (TTYs

Overseas — Customer AssistancePlease contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit.Mexico, Central America and CaribbeanIslands/Countries (Except Puer

Roadside Assistance ProgramIn the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA(1-800-243-8872).In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800.Service is available 24 hours a day, 365 da

• Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tirein good condition, when equipped andproperly inflated, is covered at no charge. Thecustomer is responsi

• Alternative Service (Canada only): Theremay be times, when Roadside Assistancecannot provide timely assistance, your advisormay authorize you to sec

Towing and Road Service ExclusionsSpecifically excluded from Roadside Assistancecoverage are towing or services for vehiclesoperated on a non-public ro

Transportation OptionsWarranty service can generally be completedwhile you wait. However, if you are unable to wait,GM helps to minimize your inconven

Additional Program InformationAll program options, such as shuttle service, maynot be available at every dealer/retailer. Pleasecontact your dealer/re

Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have the choice, a child sho

To read this information, special equipment isneeded and access to the vehicle or thedevice that stores the data is required. GM willnot access inform

Collision PartsGenuine GM Collision parts are new parts madewith the same materials and construction methodsas the parts with which your vehicle wasor

Insuring Your VehicleProtect your investment in your GM vehicle withcomprehensive and collision insurance coverage.There are significant differences in

• If your vehicle cannot be driven, know wherethe towing service will be taking it. Get acard from the tow truck operator or write downthe driver’s na

Managing the Vehicle Damage RepairProcessIn the event that your vehicle requires damagerepairs, GM recommends that you take an activerole in its repai

Reporting Safety DefectsReporting Safety Defects to theUnited States GovernmentIf you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write:General Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Cent

Owner InformationOwner publications are written specifically forowners and intended to provide basic operationalinformation about the vehicle. The owne

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AAccessories and Modifications ... 444Adding a Snow Plow or SimilarEquipment ... 412Addi

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the samebelt. The belt cannot properly spread theimpact forces. In a crash, the two childrencan b

Appearance Care (cont.)Weatherstrips ... 556Windshield, Backglass, andWiper Blades ...

CCalibration ... 162, 166California Fuel ... 447California Propositio

Cleaning (cont.)Weatherstrips ... 556Windshield, Backglass, andWiper Blades ...

Dome Lamp Override ... 219Dome Lamps ... 219DoorDelayed Locking ...

Engine (cont.)Oil Life System ... 462Overheated Protection Operating Mode ... 476Overheating ...

GGageEngine Coolant Temperature ... 252Fuel ... 259Oil Pressure ...

JJump Starting ... 491KKeyless Entry System ... 114Keys ...

LocksDelayed Locking ... 123Door ... 122Lockout Protection ...

NNavigation/Radio System, see NavigationManual ... 337New Vehicle Break-In ...

ParkingAssist ... 222Brake ... 156Over Things

{CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part isbehind the child. If the child wears the

Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ... 348Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 337Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...

Safety Belts (cont.)Questions and Answers AboutSafety Belts ... 42Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...

Split Bench Seat (60/40) ... 20StabiliTrak®System ... 363StabiliTrak®Indicator Light ...

Tires (cont.)Spare Tire ... 552Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ... 547Tire Sidewall Labeling

WWarning Lights, Gages and Indicators ... 242WarningsDIC Warnings and Messages ... 270Hazard Warning Flashers ...

Infants and Young ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the ag

{CAUTION:People should never hold a baby in theirarms while riding in a vehicle. A babydoes not weigh much — until a crash.During a crash a baby will

{CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very closeto, any airbag when it inflates can beseriously injured or killed. Airbags pluslap-shoulder belts of

Q: What are the different types of add-onchild restraints?A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased bythe vehicle’s owner, are available in four

{CAUTION:The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed. Ayoung child’s hip

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint withthe seating surface against the back of theinfant. The harness system holds the infant inplace an

Front Seats ... 9Manual Seats ... 9Power Seats ...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositio

Securing an Add-on Child Restraint inthe Vehicle{CAUTION:A child can be seriously injured or killedin a crash if the child restraint is notproperly se

Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraintThere are several systems for securing the childwithin the child restraint. One system, thethree-point har

CAUTION: (Continued)This is because the back of therear-facing child restraint would bevery close to the inflating airbag.Even though the passenger sen

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH)The LATCH system holds a child restraint duringdriving or in a crash. This system is designedto make inst

Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the childrestraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto the vehicle. The top tethe

Lower Anchor and Top Tether AnchorLocationsj (Lower Anchor):Seating positions withtwo lower anchors.i (Top Tether Anchor):Seating positions withtop te

i (Top Tether Anchor):Seating positions withtop tether anchors.For models with a three passenger third row seat,see the information following for inst

For models with 60/40 second row seating, the toptether anchors are located at the bottom rear ofthe seat cushion for each seating position inthe seco

Do not secure a child restraint in the right frontpassenger position or the third row passenger sideseating position if your vehicle has a third rowse

Airbag System ... 90Where Are the Airbags? ... 93When Should an Airbag Inflate? .

{CAUTION:Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure

2. If the child restraint manufacturer recommendsthat the top tether be attached, attach andtighten the top tether to the top tether anchor,if the veh

If the position you areusing has an adjustablehead rest/restraintand you are using asingle tether, raise thehead rest/restraintand route the tetherund

3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the r

5. To tighten the belt, push down on the childrestraint, pull the shoulder portion of the beltto tighten the lap portion of the belt andfeed the shoul

Securing a Child Restraint in theCenter Front Seat Position{CAUTION:A child in a child restraint in the centerfront seat can be badly injured or kille

A label on your sun visor says, “Never put arear-facing child seat in the front.” This is becausethe risk to the rear-facing child is so great, if the

There is no top tether anchor at the right frontseating position. Do not secure a child seat in thisposition if a national or local law requires thatt

4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbucklethe safety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull the r

6. To tighten the belt, push down on the childrestraint, pull the shoulder portion of the beltto tighten the lap portion of the belt andfeed the shoul

Front SeatsManual Seats{CAUTION:You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle is moving. The suddenm

Airbag SystemYour vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and afrontal airbag for the right front passenger. Yourvehicle may also have roof-mounte

CAUTION: (Continued)They are not designed to inflate inrollover, rear crashes, or in many sidecrashes. And, for some unrestrainedoccupants, frontal air

{CAUTION:Anyone who is up against, or very closeto, any airbag when it inflates can beseriously injured or killed. Airbags pluslap-shoulder belts offer

Where Are the Airbags?The driver’s airbag is in the middle of the steeringwheel.The right front passenger’s airbag is in theinstrument panel on the pa

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted rollover airbagfor the driver and the person seated directlybehind the driver, it is located in the ceiling aboveth

If your vehicle has a roof-mounted rollover airbagand a third row passenger seat, the airbag islocated in the ceiling above the rear windows forthe ou

When Should an Airbag Inflate?The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-front

Frontal airbags may inflate at different crashspeeds. For example:• If the vehicle hits a stationary object, theairbags could inflate at a different cra

In any particular crash, no one can say whetheran airbag should have inflated simply becauseof the damage to a vehicle or because of what therepair cos

How Does an Airbag Restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near frontalcollisions, even belted occupants can contact thesteering wheel or the instru