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1. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 33 Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 40 Engine Oil Dipstick Out of View See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 26 Engine Oil Fill Cap Under Engine Cover See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 417 Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 109 Battery See Battery on page 5 44 Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you get fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil dipstick 1 Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
2. 1 13 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts 1 17 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly 1 18 Driver POSION csc iesiececarpactaiaenaetsatetaaeagtacadedes 1 18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 0 1 24 Right Front Passenger Position 00 1 25 Rear Seat Passengers ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ees 1 25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides 1 28 Safety Belt Pretensioners cceeeeeeeeeeeees 1 30 Safety Belt Extender ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 1 31 Child Restraints 000 0 ee 1 31 Older Children iosieme e ia 1 31 Infants and Young Children ceeeeeee ees 1 34 Child Restraint Systems c ceeeeeeeeeeeee tenes 1 37 Where to Put the Restraint eee 1 40 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH 0 0eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 41 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position eeeee 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position eeeeee 1 50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ee 1 51 Airbag System es c isteuhe Aen ives 1 54 Where Are the Airbags ceeeeeeeeeeeeeee es 1 57 When Should an Airbag Inflate e 1 60 What Makes an Airbag Inflate e 1 61 How Does an Airbag Restrain ceee 1 62 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates
3. DO NOT TWIST SAFETY i TEMP BELT WHEN ATTACHING PROTECT TURN FUSE 2 TO EYES BY FASTEN e SIGNALS BATTERY EH e SHIELDING SEAT AIRBAG TK CHARGING PARKING LAMPS y fia MOVE SEAT e DO NOT INSTALL ENGINE ACID COULD ruy Yey _AREAR FACING COOLANT REARWARD 4m y5 CHILD RESTRAINT CS FAN BELTS SYSTEM CAUSE HAZARD SECURE IN THIS SEATING PURNS CHILD SEAT POSITION WARNING FLASHER COOLANT FUEL AVOID PULL BELT SPARKS OR OUT e DO NOT INSTALL A FORWARD FACING FLAMES COMPLETELY DAYTIME THEN SECURE y P ORILD RESTRAINT Ko RUNNING ENGINE OIL GT OWNER S CHILD SEAT IN THIS SEATING LAMPS PRESSURE MANUAL SPARK OR POSITION FLAME COULD POWER M t DOOR LOCK ANTI LOCK SERVICE EXPLODE UNLOCK BEAS MANUAL BATTERY wnNnboowf P 4 NOTES vi Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ennaa ae i e 1 2 Manual Seats ici cucienceesnetat rece et ettecderesnashte nese 1 2 Power Sats sneinen miraa a a REE 1 3 Manual Lumbar sosrnicrsriuseniuarni nnt nern 1 3 Power Lumbar sisrrersoresoeao neir nian 1 4 Heated Seats cccececeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeaeeaeeaeeaed 1 4 Reclining Seatbacks 2 02 0 ccceeeeeeeeeneeeeen eee eenes 1 5 Head Restraints x veccoisisisiccaieci nanese aretet iuris 1 7 Rear Seals actas aapa ea iu 1 8 Rear Seat Operation c ccceeeeeeeneeeeeaeee tenes 1 8 Safety Belts 2 2 0 0 ccceecceeeec ence eee eee rreren 1 13 Safety Belts They Are for Everyone
4. Regular Model A Handle E Knob B Wheel Wrench F Wheel Blocks C Instruction Label and Jack D Extension s 1 2 Attach the handle A wheel wrench B and extension D in the slots provided Roll up the instruction label C and return to the slot in the tool kit Assemble the wheel blocks F to the jack Turn the knob E on the jack clockwise to raise the jack head Return the rear seat to its proper position Extended Model A Instruction Label E Wheel Blocks B Handle and Jack C Knob F Wheel Wrench D Extension s Roll up the instruction label A and return to the slot in the tool kit 2 Insert the handle B and wheel wrench F in the slots provided Insert the wheel blocks E and then the jack E Turn the knob C on the jack clockwise to raise the jack head 5 Reinstall the cover Aw Spare Tire Your vehicle when new had a fully inflated spare tire A spare tire may lose air over time so check its inflation pressure regularly See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for information regarding proper tire inflation and loading your vehicle For instruction on how to remove install or store a spare tire see Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire on page 5 85 and Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 94 After installing the spare tire on your vehicle you should stop as soon as possib
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6. 5 To make the lap part tight pull up on the or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor shoulder belt 1 19 Q What is wrong with this on A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body A The shoulder belt is too loose It will not give nearly as much protection this way 1 20 Q What is wrong with this A The belt is buckled in the wrong place A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this In a crash the belt would go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at the pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you 1 21 Q What is wrong with this The shoulder belt is worn under the arm It should be worn over the shoulder at all times 1 22 A CAUTION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your body would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt would apply too much force to the ribs which are not as strong as shoulder bones You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen Q What is wrong with this
7. Load Index An assigned number ranging from 1 to 279 that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of a tire Maximum Inflation Pressure The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire may be inflated The maximum air pressure is molded onto the sidewall Maximum Load Rating The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible inflation pressure for that tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight The sum of curb weight accessory weight vehicle capacity weight and production options weight Normal Occupant Weight The number of occupants a vehicle is designed to seat multiplied by 150 Ibs 68 kg See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Occupant Distribution Designated seating positions Outward Facing Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that has a particular side that faces outward when mounted on a vehicle The side of the tire that contains a whitewall bears white lettering or bears manufacturer brand and or model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same moldings on the other sidewall of the tire Passenger P Metric Tire A tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and multipurpose vehicles Recommended Inflation Pressure Vehicle manufacturer s recommended tire inflation pressure and shown on the tire placard See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Radial Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at
8. Notice f you allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively while the StabiliTrak ABS and brake warning lights and the SERVICE STABILITRAK message are displayed you could damage the transfer case Blinking Vehicles without a DIC StabiliTrak StabiliTrak Indicator Light Service Light StabiliTrak system activates using engine speed Off management brake traction control and or stability control StabiliTrak system Solid is disabled due to a system fault StabiliTrak system Off is disabled due to a failure to initialize The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Reduce engine power and do not spin the wheel s excessively while these lights and this message are displayed StabiliTrak may activate on dry or rough roads or under conditions such as heavy acceleration while turning or abrupt upshifts downshifts of the transmission When this happens you may notice a reduction in acceleration or may hear a noise or vibration This is normal If your vehicle is in cruise control when the system activates the StabiliTrak light will blink and the cruise control will automatically disengage When road conditions allow you may re engage the cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 11 StabiliTrak will turn off automatically if a problem is detected in the system The StabiliTrak light will come on and SERVICE STABILITRAK will be displayed on the DIC For vehicles without a DIC
9. Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys 3 36 A CAUTION Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is failsafe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the airbag status indicator it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 for more on this including important safety information If after several seconds all status indicator lights remain on or if there are no lights at all there may be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system See your dealer for service A CAUTION If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on together it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger seat may not have the
10. Radio ID Radio ID label If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the channel 0 XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there should only be if may be a receiver fault Consult with your GM dealer hardware failure Chk XMRevr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver may have a fault Consult with your GM dealer 3 103 Playing a Cassette Tape The tape player is built to work best with tapes that are up to 30 to 45 minutes long on each side Tapes longer than that are so thin they may not work well in this player The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound the tape may not be in squarely Press the eject button to remove the tape and start over If the ignition and radio are off press the eject button or the INFO knob to insert and to begin play of a tape If the ignition is on and the radio is off the tape can be inserted and will begin playing While the tape is playing use the VOL AUDIO and SEEK controls just as you do for the radio The cassette tape symbol will appear on the display and an arrow showing which side of the tape is playing The tape player will play the other side of the tape when it reaches the end Cassette tape adapter kits for portable CD playe
11. eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 48 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 4 53 MOWING cciecccihisenancenecuviasaceacdctdinesiage tuations 4 53 Towing Your Vehicle ceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 53 Recreational Vehicle Towing eeeeeeeeee 4 54 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension SVSISM eonia E SA 4 58 TOWING a Wallet sesctct ots ceca hen banaataeddatevesiecsanses 4 59 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle A CAUTION Defensive Driving Defensive driving really means Be ready for anything On city streets rural roads or The best advice anyone can give about driving is Drive expressways it means Always expect the defensively unexpected Assume that pedestrians or other Please start with a very important safety device in your drivers are going to be careless and make vehicle Buckle up See Safety Belts They Are for mistakes Anticipate what they might do and Everyone on page 1 13 be ready Rear end collisions are about the most preventable of accidents Yet they are common Allow enough following distance Defensive driving requires that a driver concentrate on the driving task Anything that distracts from the driving task makes proper defensive driving more difficult and can even cause a Collision with resulting injury Ask a passenger to help do these things or pull off the road in a safe place to do them These simple defensive driving techniques could save your life Drunken
12. like suitcases tools packages or anything else they will go as fast as the vehicle goes If you have to stop or turn quickly or if there is a crash they will keep going A CAUTION Things you put inside your vehicle can strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn or in a crash e Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle Try to spread the weight evenly Never stack heavier things like suitcases inside the vehicle so that some of them are above the tops of the seats Do not leave an unsecured child restraint in your vehicle When you carry something inside the vehicle secure it whenever you can Do not leave a seat folded down unless you need to There is also important loading information for off road driving in this manual See Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving under Off Road Driving Except SS on page 4 20 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment Your vehicle was neither designed nor intended for a snow plow Notice Adding a snow plow or similar equipment to your vehicle can damage it and the repairs would not be covered by warranty Do not install a snow plow or similar equipment on your vehicle Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If you want to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle for recreational purposes such as behind a m
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14. Before closing the hood be sure all the filler caps are on properly Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the prop rod Remove the prop rod from its slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer Lower the hood 6 to 8 inches 15 to 20 cm above the vehicle and release it to latch fully Check to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the process if necessary Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 4 2L L6 engine here is what you will see Za hol Tees G re ick 5 12 Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 33 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 40 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick Out of View See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 26 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 41 Battery See Battery on page 5 4
15. Check periodically to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight Trailer Wiring Harness Your vehicle has the seven wire trailer towing harness This harness may have a seven pin universal heavy duty trailer connector if equipped with the trailering package that is attached to a bracket on the hitch platform 4 71 If yo ur vehicle is not equipped with the heavy duty trailer connector you may purchase one from your dealer The seven wire harness contains the following trailer circuits 4 72 Yellow Left Stop Turn Signal Dark Green Right Stop Turn Signal Brown Running Lamps White Ground Light Green Back up Lamps Dark Blue Electric Brakes Red Battery Feed The chassis wiring ring terminal must be fastened to a stud on the underhood electrical center before the trailer feed will become active If you need to tow a light duty trailer with a standard four way round pin connector an adapter connector is available from your dealer Your vehicle is also equipped with wiring for an electric trailer brake controller These wires are located inside the vehicle on the driver s side under the instrument panel These wires should be connected to an electric trailer brake controller by your dealer or a qualified service center Section 5 Service and Appearance Care SEVICE ianea a a e E ii 5 3 Accessories and Modifications eccccece 5 3 California Proposition 65 Warning 006
16. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running Another closed in place can be a blizzard See Winter Driving on page 4 42 A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P 2 35 A CAUTION If your vehicle has four wheel drive it will be free to roll even if the shift lever is in PARK P if the transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is ina drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 32 If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Your vehicle may have this feature While sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip the mirror in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or
17. Once the CD is removed the indicator light will begin flashing again and another CD will eject To stop ejecting the CDs press the eject button 3 119 If the CD is not removed after 25 seconds the CD will be automatically pulled back into the player If CD is pushed back into the player before the 25 second time period is complete the player will sense an error and will try to eject the CD several times before stopping Do not repeatedly press the CD eject button to eject a CD after you have tried to push it in manually The players 25 second eject timer will reset at each press of eject causing the player to not eject the CD until the 25 second time period has elapsed lt X REV Reverse Press and hold this button to reverse quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release the button to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display FWD gt Forward Press and hold this button to advance quickly within a track You will hear sound at a reduced volume Release the button to play the passage The elapsed time of the track will appear on the display RPT Repeat With repeat one track or an entire CD can be repeated 3 120 To use repeat do the following e To repeat the track you are listening to press and release the RPT button RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play e To repeat the CD you are listening to press and
18. Press this button to display the odometer trip odometers tire pressure for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system and timer i Fuel Information Press this button to display the current range fuel used average fuel economy and engine oil life i Customization Press this button to access the vehicle settings menu and customize the personal settings on your vehicle lt 4 Select Press this button to reset certain DIC functions and set your customization settings Pressing any of the DIC buttons will acknowledge DIC messages and clear them from the DIC display DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is on After a short delay the DIC will display the information that was last displayed before the engine was turned off If a problem is detected a warning message will appear on the display Pressing the trip stem will acknowledge any warning or service messages Pressing any of the DIC steering wheel buttons trip information fuel information customization or select button will also acknowledge any warnings or service messages 3 51 You should take any message that appears on the display seriously and remember that clearing the message will only make the message disappear not correct the problem The DIC has different modes which can be accessed by pressing the four DIC buttons located on the steering wheel These buttons are trip information fuel information cu
19. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position Many child restraints are too wide to be correctly secured in the center rear seat although some of them will fit there If the center seat position is too narrow for your child restraint secure it in a rear outside seat position If you secure a child restraint in the center seat position follow the instructions in Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position on page 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger s airbag A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward facing child restraint See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 40 In addition your vehicle has a passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag when an infant in a rear facing infant seat or a small child in a forward facing child restraint or booster seat is detected See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 and Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 35 for more information on this including important safety information A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child res
20. Turn the knob to this symbol and release it to turn off the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the Automatic Headlamps AHS An indicator will illuminate when the position is selected This position is not available for vehicles first sold in Canada Automatic DRL AHS Turning the knob to this symbol puts the system into automatic headlamp mode An indicator will illuminate when the position is selected 3 13 300 Parking Lamps Turn the knob to this symbol to manually turn on the following e Parking Lamps e Sidemarker Lamps e Taillamps e License Plate Lamps e Instrument Panel Lights ZD Headlamps Turn the knob to this symbol to turn on all the lamps listed as well as the headlamps Headlamps on Reminder A reminder tone will sound when your headlamps or parking lamps are manually turned on the drivers door is open and your ignition is in LOCK or ACCESSORY To turn the tone off turn the knob all the way counterclockwise In the automatic mode the headlamps turn off once the ignition key is in LOCK Daytime Running Lamps DRL Daytime Running Lamps DRL can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day DRL can be helpful in many different driving conditions but they can be especially helpful in the short periods after dawn and before sunset Fully functional daytime running lamps are required on all vehicles first sold in Canada The DRL system will make your headlamps come o
21. Your brake system may not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on Driving with the brake system warning light on can lead to an accident If the light is still on after you have pulled off the road and stopped carefully have the vehicle towed for service 3 39 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light With the anti lock brake system this light will come on when you start your engine and may stay on for several seconds that is normal A chime may also sound when the light comes on If the light stays on or comes on when you are driving your vehicle needs service If the regular brake system warning light is not on you still have brakes but you do not have anti lock brakes If the regular brake system warning light is also on you do not have anti lock brakes and there is a problem with your regular brakes See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 earlier in this section The anti lock brake system warning light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light does not come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem 3 40 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light SS Model This light will come on briefly as you start the engine for vehicles equipped with the Tire Pressure Monitor System It will then come on only when a flat or low tire pressure condition exists See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 for more informa
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23. s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 8 Proceed to the driver s side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 9 After hearing the confirming horn chirp for the driver s side rear tire check to see if the TPMS warning light is still flashing If yes turn the ignition switch to LOCK to exit the sensor matching process If the TPMS warning light is not flashing the five minute time limit has passed and you will need to start the process over beginning with Step 1 10 Set all four tires to the recommended air pressure level as indicated on the Tire and Loading Information label 11 Put the valve caps back on the valve stems The spare tire does not have a TPMS sensor If you replace one of the road tires with the spare the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will be displayed on the DIC screen This message should go off once you re install the road tire containing the TPMS sensor The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message is displayed when the TPMS is malfunctioning One or more missing or inoperable TPMS sensors will cause the SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message to be displayed See your dealer for service 5 69 Federal Communications Commission FCC and Industry and Science Canada The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS operates on a radio frequency and complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This devi
24. 1 62 Passenger Sensing System seeeeeeeeeees 1 64 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle 1 68 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle scesne vig ancadetincaasatesttunetoamedfamanele dees 1 69 Restraint System Check 0 eeeeee es 1 70 Checking the Restraint Systems 08 1 70 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash onirin enee a Eana tease 1 71 1 1 Front Seats Manual Seats A CAUTION You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver s seat while the vehicle is moving The sudden movement could startle and confuse you or make you push a pedal when you do not want to Adjust the driver s seat only when the vehicle is not moving Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place 1 2 Power Seats Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature there is a knob located on the outboard side of the driver s seat If you have this feature the power seat controls are located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions The horizontal control adjusts a the seat cushion and i the vertical control adjusts e the seatback e Move the front of the seat control up or down to adjust the front portion of the cushion Turn the top of the knob toward the front o
25. Do not increase the engine speed above normal idling speed See Engine Overheating on page 5 37 for more information If the cooling system temperature gets hot this message will appear in the DIC and you will hear a chime See Engine Overheating on page 5 31 for the proper course of action This message will clear when the coolant temperature drops to a safe operating temperature FUEL LEVEL LOW If the fuel level is low in the vehicle s gas tank this message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Refuel as soon as possible Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display See Low Fuel Warning Light on page 3 50 Filling the Tank on page 5 8 and Fuel on page 5 5 for more information ICE POSSIBLE If the outside temperature reaches a level where ice could form on the roadway this message may appear on the DIC If the temperature rises to a safe level the message will clear Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display KEY FOB BATTERY LOW If a remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low this message will appear on the DIC The battery needs to be replaced in the transmitter See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 6 Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR If the driver s side rear door is not fully closed this
26. Improper service can mean that your airbag system will not work properly See your dealer for service 1 63 Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system for the right front passenger s position A passenger airbag status indicator in the rearview mirror will be visible when you turn your ignition key to START or RUN The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on and off will be visible during the system check When the system check is complete either the word ON or the word OFF or the symbol for on or the symbol for off will be visible See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 35 eee ON PASSENGER AIR BAG Passenger Airbag Status Indicator United States Ro Ri Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Canada 1 64 The passenger sensing system will turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag under certain conditions The driver s airbag and the side airbags are not part of the passenger sensing system The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the right front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or not Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant
27. RDM OFF will appear on the display Ki SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD 3 108 Ki SCAN PI Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when listening to the radio The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening A Eject Press this button to eject a CD when it is not playing Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CD
28. Radio Display sii P XL Explicit Language XL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language Updating Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and encryption code no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No Signl Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When the vehicle is moved into an open area the signal should return Loading Acquiring channel audio The radio system is acquiring and processing audio and text after 4 second delay data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavl Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned available Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Info Artist Name Feature not No artist information is available at this time on this channel available The system is working properly 3 86 XM Radio Messages cont d Radio Display ei S No Info Song Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly No In
29. The engine requires a special engine oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic and should also be identified with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for Gasoline Engines starburst symbol However not all synthetic API oils with the starburst symbol will meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle For the proper viscosity see Engine Oil on page 5 18 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and use only DEX COOL Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 Usage Fluid Lubricant Hydraulic Brake Delco Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or System equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid ae r GM Optikleen Washer Solvent Parking Brake Cable Guides Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Chassis Lubrication Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB GM Power Steering Fluid GM Part No U S 89021184 in Canada 89021186 DEXRON VI Automatic Transmission Fluid Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Usage Fluid Lubricant Front Axle Rear Ax
30. This service can be complex you should have your dealer perform this service See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for what to use Inspect hoses Clean radiator condenser pressure cap and filler neck Pressure test the cooling system and pressure cap j A fluid loss in any vehicle system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired and the fluid level checked Add fluid if needed k If you drive regularly under dusty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change I Visually inspect belt for fraying excessive cracks or obvious damage Replace belt if necessary Owner Checks and Services These owner checks and services should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle Your GM Goodwrench dealer can assist you with these checks and services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle make sure they are the proper ones as shown in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary See Engine Oil on page 5 18 for further details Notice It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper level Failure to keep your engine oil at the proper le
31. as we have seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0 10 percent Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching 0 05 percent and that the effects are worse at night All drivers are impaired at BAC levels above 0 05 percent Statistics show that the chance of being in a collision increases sharply for drivers who have a BAC of 0 05 percent or above A driver with a BAC level of 0 06 percent has doubled his or her chance of having a collision At a BAC level of 0 10 percent the chance of this driver having a collision is 12 times greater at a level of 0 15 percent the chance is 25 times greater The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up I will be careful is not the right answer What if there is an emergency a need to take sudden action as when a child darts into the street A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able to react quickly enough to avoid the collision There is something else about drinking and driving that many people do not know Medical research shows that alcohol in a person s system can make crash injuries worse especially injuries to the brain spinal cord or heart This means that when anyone who has been drinking driver or passenger is in
32. mounting surfaces and spare wheel 5 88 8 Place the spare tire on the wheel mounting surface A CAUTION Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts If you do the nuts might come loose Your wheel could fall off causing a serious accident 9 Put the nuts on by hand Make sure the rounded end is toward the wheel 10 Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub If a nut cannot be turned by hand use the wheel wrench and see your dealer 11 Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle as soon as possible counterclockwise Lower the jack completely 5 89 Notice Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead s to brake pulsation and rotor damage To avoid A CAUTION expensive brake repairs evenly tighten the wheel nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 for the wheel nut torque specification Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to come loose and even come off This could lead to an accident Be sure to use the correct wheel 12 Use the wrench to tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence as shown nuts If you have to replace them be sure to get new original equipment wheel nuts Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification See Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 for wheel nut torque
33. or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 FLD V Previous This pushbutton is inoperable when using a non MP3 CD 2 FLD A Next This pushbutton is inoperable when using a non MP3 CD 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM and the track number will app
34. pal es KS NS SS a SDS gt N KZ ae c The belt is twisted across the body A CAUTION You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt In a crash you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces If a belt is twisted make it straight so it can work properly or ask your dealer to fix it 1 23 To unlatch the belt just 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 out of the way If you slam the door on it you can damage both the belt and your vehicle 1 24 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone including pregnant women Like all occupants they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts A pregnant woman should wear a lap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible below the rounding throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother When a Safety belt is worn properly it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash For pregnant women as for anyone the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger s safety belt properly see Driver Position on page 1 18 The right front passenger s safety belt works the same way as the driver s safety belt ex
35. push it up into its latched position The DVD player and display will continue to operate when the screen is in the up or the down position The video screen contains the transmitters for the wireless headphones and the remote control If the screen is in the closed position the signals will not be available for the operation of the headphones or the remote control Notice Avoid directly touching the video screen as damage may occur See Cleaning the Video Screen later in this section for more information DVD Player The DVD player is located in the overhead console The DVD player can be controlled by the buttons on the DVD player and or by the buttons on the remote control See Remote Control later in this section for more information 3 128 The DVD player power may be turned on when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active The RSE system DVD player is only compatible with DVDs of the appropriate region code for the country that the vehicle was sold in The DVD region code is printed on the jacket of most DVDs Standard audio CDs CD R CD RW Video CD and Photo CD CD R media are fully supported by this DVD player DVD R and DVD RW media is supported if formatted as DVD Video DVD R and DVD RW media may or may not be supported by the DVD player The DVD player does not support DVD RAM DVD ROM and DVD Audio media An error message will appear on the display if th
36. safety belts not instead of them Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags you still have to buckle up to get the most protection That is true not only in frontal collisions but especially in side and other collisions With safety belts you slow down as the vehicle does You get more time to stop You stop over more distance and your strongest bones take the forces That is why safety belts make such good sense Q If am a good driver and I never drive far from home why should wear safety belts A You may be an excellent driver but if you are in an accident even one that is not your fault you and your passengers can be hurt Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control such as bad drivers Most accidents occur within 25 miles 40 km of home And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children And there are different rules for smaller children and babies If a child will be riding in your vehicle see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 Follow those rules for everyone s protection First you will want to know which
37. the StabiliTrak light and the StabiliTrak service light will both come on If the SERVICE STABILITRAK message or StabiliTrak service light does not clear itself after restarting the vehicle you should see your dealer for service Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for more information All Wheel Drive AWD System TrailBlazer SS With this feature engine power is sent to all four wheels when extra traction is needed This is like four wheel drive but there is no separate lever or switch to engage or disengage the front axle It is fully automatic and adjusts itself as needed for road conditions See StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 for more information Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning you can steer but it will take much more effort Steering Tips It is important to take curves at a reasonable speed A lot of the driver lost control accidents mentioned on the news happen on curves Here is why Experienced driver or beginner each of us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels If there is no traction inertia will keep the vehicle going in the same direction If you have ever tried to steer
38. tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs To change a feature back to the factory default setting press this button to display the feature then press and hold this button The default setting will appear on the display While playing an Audio or DVD disc press and hold this button to display and to remove the track and time information 3 129 A W lt gt Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu Enter Press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu DVD Player Buttons With Sunroof gt Play Pause Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD mA Stop Eject Press this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD or CD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD Press and hold this button for more than two seconds to eject a DVD or CD 3 130 Playing a Disc To play a disc gently insert the disc with the label side up into the loading slot The DVD player will continue loading the disc and the player will automatically start if the vehicle is in RUN ACCESSORY or when RAP is active If a disc is already in the player
39. vehicle starts briefly but then stops again do the same thing but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds This clears the extra gasoline from the engine Notice Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle If you add electrical parts or accessories you could change the way the engine operates Before adding electrical equipment check with your dealer If you do not your engine might not perform properly Any resulting damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty 2 21 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals This feature is designed for shorter drivers since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position but can move closer for better pedal reach This feature can be programmed to work with the memory function if equipped on your vehicle See Memory Seat on page 2 63 The vehicle must be in PARK P for this feature to operate The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the steering column E Press the switch forward or backward to move the pedals closer or farther away from you 2 22 Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may have an engine coolant heater In very cold weather 0 F 18 C or colder the engine coolant heater can help You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm up Usually the coolant heater s
40. with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If the transfer case on four wheel drive vehicles is in NEUTRAL your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill 1 Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you e start your engine e shift into a gear and e release the parking brake 2 Let up on the brake pedal 3 Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks 4 Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you re pulling a trailer See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this Things that are especially important in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid don t overfill engine oil axle lubricant belt s cooling system and brake system Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before you start your trip
41. your vehicle it is steep enough to cause you to roll over if you turn around If you cannot make it up the hill you must back straight down the hill Q Suppose after stalling try to back down A A CAUTION the hill and decide I just cannot do it What should do gt Set the parking brake put the transmission in PARK P and turn off the engine Leave the vehicle and go get some help Exit on the uphill side and stay clear of the path the vehicle would take if it rolled downhill Do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL when you leave the vehicle Leave it in some gear Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P This is because the NEUTRAL position on the transfer case overrides the transmission You or someone else could be injured If you are going to leave your vehicle set the parking brake and shift the transmission to PARK P But do not shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL Leave the transfer case in the Two Wheel High Four Wheel High or Four Wheel Low position Driving Downhill When off roading takes you downhill you will want to consider a number of things e How steep is the downhill Will be able to maintain vehicle control e What is the surface like Smooth Rough Slippery Hard packed dirt Gravel e Are there hidden surface obstacles Ruts Logs Boulders e What is at the bottom of the hill Is there a hidden creek b
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43. 2 3 4 5 6 PREV NEXT SIDE RDM AUDIO AUTO AUTO lt ke C Je Base Radio Shown Bose Similar If your vehicle has the Bose audio system your vehicle will have six Bose amplified speakers 3 95 Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following e Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming e Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies e Display messages from radio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast 3 96 XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital qu
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46. 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Rim A metal support for a tire and upon which the tire beads are seated Sidewall The portion of a tire between the tread and the bead Speed Rating An alphanumeric code assigned to a tire indicating the maximum speed at which a tire can operate Traction The friction between the tire and the road surface The amount of grip provided Tread The portion of a tire that comes into contact with the road 5 63 Treadwear Indicators Narrow bands sometimes called wear bars that show across the tread of a tire when only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm of tread remains See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 72 UTQGS Uniform Tire Quality Grading Standards A tire information system that provides consumers with ratings for a tire s traction temperature and treadwear Ratings are determined by tire manufacturers using government testing procedures The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire See Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 74 Vehicle Capacity Weight The number of designated seating positions multiplied by 150 lbs 68 kg plus the rated cargo load See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire Load on an individual tire due to curb weight accessory weight occupant weight and cargo weight Vehicle Placard A label permanently attached to a vehicle showing the vehicle s capacity weight and the original equipment tire size and
47. After the tires have been rotated adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for an example of the label and its location on your vehicle The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS sensors will need to be reset after a tire rotation See TPMS Sensor Identification Codes under Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 Make certain that all wheel nuts are properly tightened See Wheel Nut Torque under Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 A CAUTION Rust or dirt on a wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 5 71 When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it is time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators which will appear when your tires have only 1 16 inch 1 6 mm or less of tread remaining Some commercial truck tires may not have treadwear indicators You need a new tire if any of the following statements are true e You can see the indicators at three or more places around the
48. Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for information on location Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your vehicle s instrument panel See Engine Coolant Temperature Gage on page 3 42 for more information If your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC the display will show an Engine Coolant Hot Engine Overheated message See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 for more information If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine A CAUTION Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly even if you just open the hood Stay away from the engine if you see or hear steam coming from it Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle until it cools down Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you open the hood If you keep driving when your engine is overheated the liquids in it can catch fire You or others could be badly burned Stop your engine if it overheats and get out of the vehicle until the engine is cool Notice f your engine catches fire because you keep driving with no coolant your vehicle can be badly damaged The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty 5 31 If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get an engine overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes the engine can get a little too hot when you e Climb a long hill on a hot day e Stop after high speed driving e Idle for l
49. Cruise Control 1 Move the cruise control switch to on 2 Get up to the speed you want 3 Press the set button at the end of the lever and release it 4 Take your foot off the accelerator pedal The accelerator pedal will not go down Some vehicles have y a cruise light on the instrument panel cluster that will come on when the cruise control is engaged Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake This of course shuts off the cruise control But you don t need to reset it Once you re going about 25 mph 40 km h or more you can move the cruise control switch briefly from on to resume accelerate You ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there 3 12 If you hold the switch at resume accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake So unless you want to go faster don t hold the switch at resume accelerate Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed e Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed Press the button at the end of the lever then release the button and the accelerator pedal You ll now cruise at the higher speed e Move the cruise switch from on to resume accelerate Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want and then release the switch To increase your speed in very small amounts move the switch brief
50. D Me 7 yy Dy 4 2L L6 Engine 5 3L V8 Engine shown 6 0L V8 Engine similar The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket for the 4 2L L6 engine and on the accessory drive bracket for the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines 5 48 To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles do the following 1 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle that had the dead battery 2 Disconnect the black negative cable from the vehicle with the good battery 3 Disconnect the red positive cable from the vehicle with the good battery 4 Disconnect the red positive cable from the other vehicle All Wheel Drive Jumper Cable Removal When to Check Lubricant A Heavy Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Remote It is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you Negative Terminal suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise B Good Battery or Remote Positive and Remote A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected Negative Terminals and repaired C Dead Battery or Remote Positive Terminal 5 49 How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the transfer case you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the pl
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52. High Turn the StabiliTrak System off See StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 Then shift back and forth between REVERSE R and a forward gear spinning the wheels as little as possible Release the accelerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear By slowly spinning your wheels in the forward and reverse directions you will cause a rocking motion that may free your vehicle If that does not get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your recovery hooks if your vehicle has them If you do need to be towed out see Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 Recovery Hooks A CAUTION These hooks when used are under a lot of force Always pull the vehicle straight out Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back Notice Never use recovery hooks to tow the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged and it would not be covered by warranty Your vehicle may have recovery hooks at the front of the vehicle You may need to use them if you re stuck off road and need to be pulled to some place where you can continue driving 4 47 Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weight your vehicle can carry This weight is called the vehicle capacity weight and includes the weight of all occupants cargo and all nonfactory
53. If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the channel 0 XM Radio 8 digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there should only be if may be a receiver fault Consult with your GM dealer hardware failure Chk XMRevr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver may have a fault Consult with your GM dealer 3 77 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button or the INFO knob If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol will appear on the display As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficul
54. If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt You should not be able to pull more of the belt from the retractor once the lock has been set 1 53 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 8 If the airbag is off the off indicator in the rearview mirror will be lit and stay lit when the key is turned to RUN or START If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer To remove the child restraint just unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger 1 54 Airbag System Yo
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56. Programs Some state provincial and local governments have or may begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment on your vehicle Failure to pass this inspection could prevent you from getting a vehicle registration Here are some things you need to know to help your vehicle pass an inspection Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the check engine light is on or not working properly Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the OBD on board diagnostic system determines that critical emission control systems have not been completely diagnosed by the system The vehicle would be considered not ready for inspection This can happen if you have recently replaced your battery or if your battery has run down The diagnostic system is designed to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving This may take several days of routine driving If you have done this and your vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of OBD system readiness your GM dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection Oil Pressure Gage United States Canada The oil pressure gage shows the engine oil pressure in psi pounds per square inch when the engine is running Canadian vehicles indicate pressure in kPa kilopascals A CAUTION Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low If you do your engine can become so hot that it catches fire You or others could be burned Check your oil as soon a
57. The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting Press the PWR button to turn the rear climate controls on and off Use the mode knob to change the direction of airflow upper bi level or floor to the rear seat area 7s Panel When panel mode is selected the rear On Off Press this button to turn the rear climate system will distribute air from the four headliner outlets controls on or off 1 4 Bi level When bi level mode is selected the V amp A Fan Press this button to adjust the fan rear system will distribute air from the four headliner speed a seat side floor outlets and the third V 334 A Mode Press this button to change the direction of airflow panel bi level or floor to the rear seat area 77 Floor When floor mode is selected the rear system will distribute air from the second seat side floor The rear control will only turn on if the front is on and outlets and the third seat floor outlet not in defrost mode If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system the lower buttons are used to adjust the rear seat climate control system The temperature of the air coming through the rear outlets is determined by the front passenger s temperature setting 3 27 Extended Wheelbase To operate the rear air conditioning system the front air conditioning system must be on With the front air conditioning system off the rear system
58. UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK default All of the doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P UNLOCK DRIVER IN PARK The driver s door will be unlocked when the vehicle is shifted into PARK P UNLOCK DOORS KEY OUT All of the doors will unlock when the key is taken out of the ignition UNLOCK DOORS MANUALLY The doors will not be unlocked automatically Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 3 62 Lock Feedback Press the customization button until LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you receive when locking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices LOCK FEEDBACK BOTH default The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the lock button LOCK FEEDBACK OFF There will be no feedback when locking the vehicle LOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS The parking lamps will f
59. Underseat Fuse Block 5 116 TrailBlazer a 93 Lam 42 L 01 0 LT DOORS a 8 rN RT DOORS 08 RR FOG Q 08 09 SEATS RR WIPER EA A OW 26 NN WET 17 fe ARPA RK 18 Te LOCK DSM a AHD safen STOP 35 TCM 04 TBC3 o7 TBC 2 gg 10 DoM 12 POM KE 23 S 28 SUNROO G 3 Es TBCE 40 T804 8 45 aeguxewr tana JC wo RRFOG LP 50 TBc 1G 51 BRAKE oK TBC RUN CI GI G9 GI BY E amp Y TrailBlazer Fuses on Right Door Control Module o2 Left Door Control Module os Tifigate Module 2 o4 Fuck Body Controllers os Rear Fog Lamps 06 Blank or ruck Body Controfer2 08 Power Seats o Rear Wiper C o Driver Door Moue 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Right Rear Parking Lamps 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module Fuses Usage OnStar Overhead Battery OnStar System 36 Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning B Front Parking Lamps Left Turn Signal Conditioning 1 5 117 Fuses Usage TrailBlazer EXT 5 118 Xx RT DOORS 2 o 8 98 Lem 2 LT DOORS of Tecs o7 TBC2 oE 05 RR FOG gt 10 SEATS WIPER 13 RR HVAC 4 LR PARK 16 VEH CHMSL a LOCK oe nN anig D ty A HAGHE Li M DSM 21 Locks UNLOCK y Or T oj ol 2 K v Si 3 io
60. Your vehicle was designed and tested with top quality GM brake parts When you replace parts of your braking system for example when your brake linings wear down and you need new ones put in be sure you get new approved GM replacement parts If you do not your brakes may no longer work properly For example if someone puts in brake linings that are wrong for your vehicle the balance between your front and rear brakes can change for the worse The braking performance you have come to expect can change in many other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement brake parts Battery Your vehicle has a maintenance free battery When it is time for a new battery get one that has the replacement number shown on the original battery s label We recommend an ACDelco replacement battery See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for battery location 5 44 Warning Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handling Vehicle Storage If you are not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days or more remove the black negative cable from the battery This will help keep your battery from running down A CAUTION Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode You can be badly hurt if you are not careful See Jump Starting on page 5 45 for tips on worki
61. a crash that person s chance of being killed or permanently disabled is higher than if the person had not been drinking A CAUTION Drinking and then driving is very dangerous Your reflexes perceptions attentiveness and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You can have a serious or even fatal collision if you drive after drinking Please do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking Ride home in a cab or if you are with a group designate a driver who will not drink Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go They are the brakes the steering and the accelerator All three systems have to do their work at the places where the tires meet the road Sometimes as when you are driving on snow or ice it is easy to ask more of those control systems than the tires and road can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 Braking action involves perception time and reaction time First you have to decide to push on the brake pedal That is perception time Then you have to bring up your foot and do it That is reaction time Average reaction time is about three fourths of a second But that is only an average It might be less wi
62. airbags inflate at a level less than full deployment 1 60 For more severe frontal impacts full deployment occurs If the front of your vehicle goes straight into a wall that does not move or deform the threshold level for the reduced deployment is about 9 to 16 mph 14 to 26 km h and the threshold level for a full deployment is about 18 to 25 mph 29 to 40 km h The threshold level can vary however with specific vehicle design so that it can be somewhat above or below this range Frontal airbags may inflate at different crash speeds For example e If the vehicle hits a stationary object the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a moving object e If the vehicle hits an object that deforms the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits an object that does not deform e If the vehicle hits a narrow object like a pole the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle hits a wide object like a wall e If the vehicle goes into an object at an angle the airbags could inflate at a different crash speed than if the vehicle goes straight into the object The frontal airbags driver and right front passenger are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers rear impacts or in many side impacts Your vehicle has seat position sensors which enable the sensing system to monitor the position of the driver s seat and the right
63. and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced Also look for any opened or broken airbag coverings and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance f Lubricate all key lock cylinders hood latch assembly secondary latch pivots spring anchor release pawl rear compartment hinges outer liftgate handle pivot points rear door detent link roller mechanism liftgate handle pivot points latch bolt fuel door hinge cargo door hinge locks and folding seat hardware More frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a corrosive environment Applying silicone grease on weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak g Inspect hoses for cracks chafing leaks kinks and proper installation h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 90 F 32 C or higher In hilly or mountainous terrain When doing frequent trailer towing Uses such as found in taxi police or delivery service i Drain flush and refill cooling system
64. and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement 4 34 The heavier the rain the harder it is to see Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals pavement markings the edge of the road and even people walking It is wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts A CAUTION Wet brakes can cause accidents They will not work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side You could lose control of the vehicle After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems too The water may affect your brakes Try to avoid puddles But if you cannot try to slow down before you hit them Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water This can happen if the road is wet enough and you are going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it ha
65. and hold the SONG LIST button to save the track into memory When SONG LIST is pressed one beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of continuously pressing the SONG LIST button two beeps will sound to confirm the track has been saved 5 Repeat Steps 3 and 4 for saving other selections S LIST FULL will appear on the display if you try to save more than 20 selections To play the song list press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will appear on the display The recorded tracks will begin to play in the order they were saved Seek through the song list by using the SEEK or TYPE arrows Seeking past the last saved track will return to the first saved track 3 122 To delete tracks from the song list perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press either SEEK or TYPE arrow to select the desired track to be deleted 4 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for two seconds When SONG LIST is pressed one beep will be heard immediately After two seconds of continuously pressing the SONG LIST button two beeps will be heard to confirm that the track has been deleted After a track has been deleted the remaining tracks are moved up the list When another track is added to the song list the track will be added to the end of the list To delete the entire song list perform the following s
66. available from a station No Info will appear on the display TRAF Traffic If TRAF appears on the display the tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements and when a traffic announcement comes on the tuned radio station you will hear it If the station does not broadcast traffic announcements press the TRAF button and the radio will seek to a station that does When a station that broadcasts traffic announcements is found the radio will stop seeking and TRAF will appear on the display If no station is found that broadcasts traffic announcements No Traf will appear on the display If TRAF is on the display press the TRAF button to turn off the traffic announcements The radio will play the traffic announcement if the volume is low The radio will interrupt the play of a CD if the last tuned station broadcasts traffic announcements This function does not apply to XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it must be returned to your GM dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take your vehicle to your GM dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer 3 85 XM Radio Messages
67. booklet or both Securing an Add on Child Restraint in the Vehicle A CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle Make sure the child restraint is properly installed in the vehicle using the vehicle s safety belt or LATCH system following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual To help reduce the chance of injury the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle Child restraint systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt portion of a lap shoulder belt or by the LATCH system See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 for more information A child can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle 1 39 When securing an add on child restraint refer to the instructions that come with the restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a booklet or both and to this manual The child restraint instructions are important so if they are not available obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint There are several systems for
68. button a second time within three seconds to unlock all the doors You can program different feedback settings through the Driver Information Center DIC For more information see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 50 Lock Press lock to lock all the doors Press lock again within three seconds and the horn will chirp x Panic Press the horn symbol to make the horn sound The headlamps and taillamps will flash for up to 30 seconds This can be turned off by pressing the horn button again by waiting for 30 seconds or by starting the vehicle Matching Transmitter s to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle If a transmitter is lost or stolen a replacement can be purchased through your dealer Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle any remaining transmitters must also be matched Once your dealer has coded the new transmitter the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle Each vehicle can have a maximum of four transmitters matched to it Battery Replacement Under normal use the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about two years You can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will not work at the normal range in any location If you have to get close to your vehicle before the tr
69. by a qualified technician using the proper equipment and quality replacement parts Poorly performed collision repairs will diminish your vehicle s resale value and safety performance can be compromised in subsequent collisions Collision Parts Genuine GM Collision parts are new parts made with the same materials and construction methods as the parts with which your vehicle was originally built Genuine GM Collision parts are your best choice to assure that your vehicle s designed appearance durability and safety are preserved The use of Genuine GM parts can help maintain your GM New Vehicle Warranty Recycled original equipment parts may also be used for repair These parts are typically removed from vehicles that were total losses in prior accidents In most cases the parts being recycled are from undamaged sections of the vehicle A recycled original equipment GM part may be an acceptable choice to maintain your vehicle s originally designed appearance and safety performance however the history of these parts is not known Such parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any related failures are not covered by that warranty Aftermarket collision parts are also available These are made by companies other than GM and may not have been tested for your vehicle As a result these parts may fit poorly exhibit premature durability corrosion problems and may not perform properly in subsequent col
70. can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap Look at the brake fluid reservoir The fluid level should be above MIN If it is not have your brake system checked to see if there is a leak Wiz S AN a After work is done on the brake hydraulic system make sure the level is above the MIN but not over the MAX mark What to Add When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid Use new brake fluid from a sealed container only See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it This will help keep dirt from entering the reservoir 5 42 A CAUTION With the wrong kind of fluid in your brake system your brakes may not work well or they may not even work at all This could cause a crash Always use the proper brake fluid Notice e Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts For example just a few drops of mineral based oil such as engine oil in your brake system can damage brake system parts so badly that they will have to be replaced Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid e If you spill brake fluid on your vehicle s painted surfaces the paint finish can be damaged Be careful not to spill brake fluid on your vehicle If you do wash it off immediately See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 101 Brake Wear Your vehicle has four wheel disc brakes Disc bra
71. can turn the delayed locking feature on or off If the feature is turned off the doors will lock immediately when a power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter lock button is pressed Programming Delayed Locking To turn the delayed locking feature on or off do the following 1 Press and hold the power door lock switch on the driver s door in the lock position 2 Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button twice If the delayed locking feature was on it will now be off If the feature was off it will now be on Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic lock unlock feature which enables you to program your vehicle s power door locks You can program this feature through the Driver Information Center DIC or by the following method See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 61 Programmable Locking Feature Following are the two locking modes that can be programmed Mode 1 All doors lock when the transmission is shifted out of PARK P Mode 2 All doors lock when the vehicle speed is greater than 8 mph 13 km h The automatic door locks were pre programmed at the factory to lock all the doors when the transmission is shifted into gear The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting Choose one of the two programming options listed previously before entering the program mode To enter the progr
72. comfort guide located on a storage clip between the interior body and the seatback or in a pocket sewn into the side of the seatback Slide the guide off of its storage clip or out of the pocket 1 28 Slide the guide under and past the belt The elastic cord must be under the belt Then place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide 4 Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top 3 Your comfort guide may have an adjuster to lengthen or shorten the cord If it does you can adjust the cord by following these steps 3 1 Squeeze and hold the ends of the lock A on the elastic cord 3 2 Pull the loop to shorten the guide or pull the cord to lengthen the guide 3 3 Release the lock 1 29 A CAUTION A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces 1 30 5 Buckle position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 1 25 Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder To remove and store the comfort guides squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guides Slide the guide back ont
73. compass may need calibration See Compass Calibration explained previously Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass and the OnStar system There are three additional buttons for the OnStar system See your dealer for more information on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar See OnStar System on page 2 49 for more information about the services OnStar provides Mirror Operation When turned on this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps behind you after dark On Off This is the on off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass Press the far left button located below the mirror face for up to three seconds to turn the feature on and off A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east Compass Calibration Press and hold the on off button down for nine seconds to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display
74. controls can only be used to circulate air in the rear of the vehicle To adjust the airflow speed turn the fan knob driver override switch located on the floor console to 1 2 or 3 The rear mode and temperature position will now mimic the front control system mode and passenger side temperature To activate the second row seat controls in the following systems set the fan knob located on the front console to R 3 28 Turn the knobs on the control panel to choose a fan speed temperature and direction of airflow pe Panel Selecting panel mode will deliver air to the four headliner outlets Gi Bi level Selecting bi level mode will deliver warmer air to the second seat side floor outlets the third seat floor outlet and cooler air to the headliner outlets ted Floor Selecting floor mode will deliver air to the floor outlet located in the third seat area and the side outlets located in the second seat areas JE VBA id V EA If your vehicle has the rear seat audio system press the buttons at the bottom of the audio control panel to adjust the fan speed mode and temperature for the rear passengers The selections will be shown on the display V amp A Fan Press the rear fan control button with the arrow pointing right to turn the rear climate control on Toggle this button to adjust the air flow speed To turn the rear system off toggle the left arrow until the display turns
75. dark conditions Turn the control clockwise for night use return it to the center for daytime use 2 36 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Your vehicle may have a rearview mirror with the OnStar system Control buttons for the OnStar system are at the bottom of the mirror See your GM dealer for more information on the OnStar system and how to subscribe to OnStar Also see OnStar System on page 2 49 for more information about the services OnStar provides Mirror Operation While sitting in a comfortable driving position adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip it in the center to move it up or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Move the control to the right for night conditions Return it to the center for daytime use Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have a manual rearview mirror with OnStar compass and temperature display located in the upper right corner Control buttons for the OnStar system are at the bottom of the mirror See your GM dealer for more information about the OnStar system Also see OnStar System on page 2 49 for more information about the services OnStar provides When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glas
76. determines that an infant is present in a rear facing infant seat e the system determines that a small child is present in a forward facing child restraint e the system determines that a small child is present in a booster seat e aright front passenger takes his her weight off of the seat for a period of time e the right front passenger seat is occupied by a smaller person such as a child who has outgrown child restraints e or if there is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system When the passenger sensing system has turned off the passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the rearview mirror will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is off If a child restraint has been installed and the on indicator is lit turn the vehicle off Remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the child restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on page 1 51 1 66 If after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle the on indicator is still lit check to make sure that the vehicle s seatback is not pressing the child restraint into the seat cushion If this happens slightly recline the vehicle s seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible Also make sure the child restraint is not trapped under the vehicle head restraint If this happens adjust the head
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78. emission control systems This system is called OBD II On Board Diagnostics Second Generation and is intended to assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the life of the vehicle helping to produce a cleaner environment The check engine light comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service is required Malfunctions often will be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent This may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle This system is also designed to assist your service technician in correctly diagnosing any malfunction Notice If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on after awhile your emission controls may not work as well your fuel economy may not be as good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs that may not be covered by your warranty Notice Modifications made to the engine transmission exhaust intake or fuel system of your vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria TPC can affect your vehicle s emission controls and may cause this light to come on Modifications to these systems could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty This may also result in a failure to pass a required Emission Inspection Maintenance test See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 This light should come on as a check to show you it is working when the ignition is on and t
79. entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of your vehicle more quickly Recirculation mode can be used with vent and bi level modes but it cannot be used with floor defog or defrost modes See Defogging and Defrosting later in this section You may also notice that the air conditioning compressor will run while in recirculation mode This is normal and will help to prevent fogging If the weather is cold and damp the system may cause the windows to fog while using recirculation mode If the windows do start to fog select defog or defrost mode Recirculation mode if selected will be cleared when the engine is turned off x A C Air Conditioning Press this button to manually turn the air conditioning system on or off When the system is on the system will automatically begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle The air conditioning symbol will appear on the display when the air conditioning is on and will turn off when the air conditioning is off If you select turn the air conditioning off while in front defrost or defog mode the air conditioning symbol will turn off however the A C compressor will remain on to help de humidify the air inside the vehicle If one of the other modes is selected the compressor will then turn the A C off until it is selected again or the AUTO button is pressed You may notice a slight change in engine performance when the air conditioning compressor shuts of
80. example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item If the letter C should ever appear in the compass window the compass may need calibration Press and hold the on off button for nine seconds to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display shows a direction Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain conditions such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance the compass could give false readings 2 38 To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find the current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a zone number appears in the display 3 Once a zone number appears in the display press the on off button quickly until the correct zone number appears in the display If C appears in the compass window the
81. full but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank s capacity to fill the tank e The gage moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up e The gage doesn t go back to empty when you turn off the ignition Low Fuel Warning Light The light next to the fuel gage will come on briefly when you are starting the engine This light comes on when the fuel tank is low on fuel To turn it off add fuel to the fuel tank 3 50 Check Gas Cap Light wv If equipped this light will come on if your gas cap is not securely fastened See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 for more information Driver Information Center DIC Your vehicle may have this feature The Driver Information Center DIC display is located on the instrument panel cluster below the speedometer If your vehicle has DIC buttons they are located on the steering wheel The DIC can display information such as the trip odometer fuel economy customization features and warning status messages If your vehicle does not have DIC steering wheel buttons you will not have all of the features listed Scroll through the odometer and trip odometer by pressing the trip odometer reset stem located on the instrument panel cluster Turn off or acknowledge DIC messages by pressing the trip odometer reset stem See Speedometer and Odometer on page 3 32 for information on features for vehicles without DIC buttons ip Z Trip Information
82. glow to designate the level of heat selected three for high two for medium and one for low The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes To heat only the seatback press the button with the words BACK ONLY An indicator light on the switch will glow to designate that only the seatback is being heated Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off Reclining Seatbacks If your vehicle has a manual recliner lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and push the seatback rearward to recline the seatback To return the seatback to the normal position lift the lever without pushing rearward on the seatback and the seatback will move forward 1 6 If your vehicle has power seats the power reclining seatback control is located on the outboard side of the front seat cushions Press the control rearward to recline the seatback Press the control forward to raise the seatback But do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving Head Restraints A CAUTION Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous Even if you buckle up your safety belts cannot do th
83. headlamps but they also make a lot of things invisible You can be temporarily blinded by approaching headlamps It can take a second or two or even several seconds for your eyes to re adjust to the dark When you are faced with severe glare as from a driver who does not lower the high beams or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps slow down a little Avoid staring directly into the approaching headlamps Keep the windshield and all the glass on your vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is made much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more than clean glass would making the pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly Remember that the headlamps light up far less of a roadway when you are in a turn or curve Keep your eyes moving that way it is easier to pick out dimly lighted objects Just as the headlamps should be checked regularly for proper aim so should your eyes be examined regularly Some drivers suffer from night blindness the inability to see in dim light and are not even aware of it 4 33 Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble On a wet road you cannot stop accelerate or turn as well because your tire to road traction is not as good as on dry roads And if your tires do not have much tread left you will get even less traction It is always wise to go slower
84. hold the RPT button for two seconds RPT will appear on the display Press RPT again to turn off repeat play RDM Random With random you can listen to the tracks in random rather than sequential order on one CD or on all of the CDs To use random do one of the following e To play the tracks on the CD you are listening to in random order press and release the RDM button RANDOM ONE will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play e To play the tracks on all of the CDs that are loaded in random order press and hold RDM for more than two seconds You will hear a beep and RANDOM ALL will appear on the display Press RDM again to turn off random play AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization setting while playing a CD The equalization will be stored whenever a CD is played For more information on AUTO EQ see AUTO EQ listed previously in this section Ki SEEK D Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current track if more than ten seconds have played Press the right arrow to go to the next track If either arrow is pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD K SCAN PI To scan one CD press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than two seconds until TRACK SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press ei
85. information in the ID3 tag has finished BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded A Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons e Itis very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play e You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play e The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down e The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again e The format of the CD may not be compatible See MP3 Format earlier in this section There may have been a problem while burning the CD e The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Radio with Cassette and CD 1
86. known good CD 3 118 Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section LOAD Press this button to load CDs into the CD player This CD player will hold up to six CDs To insert one CD do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and release the LOAD button 3 Wait for the indicator light located to the right of the slot to turn green 4 Load a CD Insert the CD part way into the slot label side up The player will pull the CD in To insert multiple CDs do the following 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Press and hold the LOAD button for two seconds You will hear a beep and the indicator light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash and MULTI LOAD will appear on the display 3 Once the light stops flashing and turns green INSERT CD will appear on the display load a CD Insert the CD part way into the s
87. last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to When a message is not available from a station No Info will appear on the display Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer 3 101 XM Radio Messages Radio Display sii P XL Explicit Language XL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language Updating Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and encryption code no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio The audio system is acquiring and proc
88. low tire pressure is detected in any of the vehicle s tires this message will appear on the DIC along with a chime Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display The message will appear at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure 3 56 CHECK WASHER FLUID If the washer fluid level is low this message will appear on the DIC Adding washer fluid to the windshield washer fluid reservoir will clear the message See Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 40 Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CURB VIEW ACTIVATED The CURB VIEW ACTIVATED message is displayed when the passenger outside rearview mirror moves into the curb view position See Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 48 for more information DRIVER DOOR AJAR If the driver s door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display ENGINE COOLANT HOT ENGINE OVERHEATED Notice f you drive your vehicle while the engine is overheating severe engine damage may occur If an overheat warning appears on the instrument panel cluster and or DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible
89. message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display 3 57 OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE Notice If you drive your vehicle while the engine oil pressure is low severe engine damage may occur If a low oil pressure warning appears on the Driver Information Center DIC stop the vehicle as soon as possible Do not drive the vehicle until the cause of the low oil pressure is corrected See Engine Oil on page 5 18 for more information If low oil pressure levels occur this message will be displayed on the DIC Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible and do not operate it until the cause of the low oil pressure has been corrected Check your oil as soon as possible and have your vehicle serviced by your GM dealer See Engine Oil on page 5 18 PASSENGER DOOR AJAR If the passenger s door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display 3 58 REAR ACCESS OPEN If the liftgate or liftglass is open while the ignition is in RUN thi
90. mode You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN The locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the current auto lock unlock setting will not be modified See your dealer for more information Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle may have this feature You can lock the rear doors so they cannot be opened from the inside by passengers To use one of these locks do the following 1 Open one of the rear doors You will find a security lock lever located on the inside edge of each rear door 2 Move the lever down to engage the security lock Move the lever up to disengage the security lock y 4 amp 3 Close the door The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside while this feature is in use If you want to open the rear door while the security lock is on unlock the door and open the door from the outside Lockout Protection This feature stops the power door locks from locking when the key is in the ignition and a door is open to protect you from locking your key in the vehicle If the power lock switch is pressed when a door is open and the key is in the ignition all the doors will lock and then the driver s door will unlock Liftgate Liftglass Liftgate Release To unlock the liftgate use the power do
91. mode is available only on vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system Press the trip information button until TIRE PRESSURES appears on the display This mode shows the tire pressure in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa Press the select button to scroll through the following information e LF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front driver s side tire e RF TIRE shows the tire pressure for the front passenger s side tire e LR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear driver s side tire e RR TIRE shows the tire pressure for the rear passenger s side tire Timer The DIC can be used as a timer Press the select button while TIMER is displayed to start the timer The display will show the amount of time that has passed since the timer was last reset not including time the ignition is off Time will continue to be counted as long as the ignition is on even if another display is being shown on the DIC The timer will record up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 99 59 59 after which the display will roll back to zero To stop the counting of time press the select button briefly while TIMER is displayed To reset the timer to zero press and hold the select button while TIMER is displayed Fuel Information Button ib Fuel Information Press the fuel information button to scroll through the range average fuel economy instant fuel economy and the engine oil life system 3 53 Fuel Range
92. moving use NEUTRAL N only Notice Do not try to shift to PARK P if your vehicle is moving If you do you could damage the transmission Shift to PARK P only when your vehicle is stopped 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START When the engine starts let go of the key The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm Notice Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter 2 If it does not start within 10 seconds push the accelerator pedal all the way to the floor while you hold the ignition key in START When the engine starts let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal Wait about 15 seconds between each try When starting your engine in very cold weather below 0 F or 18 C do this 1 With your foot off the accelerator pedal turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds When the engine starts let go of the key 2 If your engine still will not start or starts but then stops it could be flooded with too much gasoline Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds When the engine starts let go of the key and accelerator If the
93. needed to support that load For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 5 59 SPEC 2012 MS eRIeE 129 Vy 9 2 MOXPS coy Og Oe St oO By OSs yan mm ws s 3 Z2 zZ g ae wns SoS 7 S 7 re 1y vo maas ry boTeai00 Light Truck LT Metric Tire A Tire Size The tire size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines 5 60 C Dual Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used in a dual configuration For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 D DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards E Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are t
94. of range of the transmitters 3 125 When using the wired headphones if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped you will hear the audio for these sources instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE Notice Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight This could damage the headphones and repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the headphones stored in a cool dry place Both sets of rear seat headphones may include foam ear pads that can be replaced Foam ear pads on these headphones may become worn or damaged The headphone foam ear pads can become damaged if they are not handled or stored properly If the foam ear pads do become damaged or worn out the pads can be replaced separately from the headphone set It is not necessary to replace the complete headphone set The headphone replacement foam ear pads can be ordered in pairs See your dealer for more information 3 126 Battery Replacement To change the batteries do the following 1 Loosen the screw on the battery compartment door located on the left side of the headphone earpiece 2 Replace the two AAA batteries in the compartment Make sure that they are installed correctly using the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment 3 Tighten the screw to close the compartment door If the headphones are to be stored fo
95. of the switch Window Lockout ma Lockout Your vehicle has a lockout feature to prevent passengers from operating the power windows The lockout switch is located in front of the window switches on the driver s door A light in the lockout switch will come on to show that the switch has been activated Press the lockout switch again to return to normal operation Power Rear Quarter Windows Your vehicle may have power rear quarter windows The switches that operate the windows are located on the overhead console These switches allow the driver to open and close each third row seat window separately lt 5 Driver s Quarter Glass Press the button downward to open or upward to close the drivers side left quarter glass for the third row seat C gt Passenger s Quarter Glass Press the button downward to open or upward to close the passengers side right quarter glass for the third row seat The ignition must be in RUN ACCESSORY or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active to use the power rear quarter windows See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 20 Sun Visors Sun Visors with Slide Rod Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Detach the sun visor from the center mount and slide it along the rod from side to side to cover the driver or passenger side of the front window Swing the sun visor to the side to cover the side window It can also be moved along the rod
96. off V 7 Mode Press this button to change the direction of airflow panel bi level or floor to the rear seat area V EA Temperature Press this button to increase and decrease the temperature setting 3 29 Warning Lights Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle The pictures will help you locate them Warning lights and gages can signal that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement Paying attention to your warning lights and gages could also save you or others from injury Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they re working If you are familiar with this section you should not be alarmed when this happens 3 30 Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problem with one of your vehicle s functions Often gages and warning lights work together to let you know when there s a problem with your vehicle When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem check the section that tells you what to do about it Please follow this manual s advice Waiting to do repairs can be costly and even dangerous So please g
97. or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notification Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States Please refer to the Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book Courtesy Transportation To enhance your ownership experience we and our participating dealers are proud to offer Courtesy Transportation a customer support program for new vehicles The Courtesy Transportation program is offered to customers in conjunction with the Bumper to Bumper coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Several transportation options are available when warranty repairs are required This will reduce your inconvenience during warranty repairs Scheduling Service Appointments When your vehicle requires warranty service you should contact your dealer and request an appointment By scheduling a service appointment and advising your service consultant of your transportation needs your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience If your vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service department immediately keep driving it until it can be scheduled for service unless of course the problem is safety related If it is please call your dealership let them know this and ask for instructions If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicle off for service you are urged to do so as ea
98. or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange without Bose or the treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or the treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical To return the bass and treble to the manual mode push and release the AUTO EQ button until CUSTOM appears on the display If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers 3 83 To adjust the balance or
99. page 3 22 Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience Before setting out for the open road you ll want to get to know your rig Acquaint yourself with the feel of handling and braking with the added weight of the trailer And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as your vehicle is by itself 4 67 Before you start check all trailer hitch parts and attachments safety chains electrical connection lamps tires and mirror adjustment If the trailer has electric brakes start your vehicle and trailer moving and then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working This lets you check your electrical connection at the same time During your trip check occasionally to be sure that the load is secure and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer This can help you avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden turns Passing You ll need more passing distance up ahead when you re towing a trailer And because you re a good deal longer you ll need to go much farther beyond the passed vehicle before you can return to your lane 4 68 Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering wheel with one hand Then to move the trailer to the left just move that hand to th
100. passenger car tires The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches 25 to 30 cm or to some limited production tires While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these grades they must also conform to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria TPC standards Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course For example a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half 1 5 times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100 The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use however and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits service practices and differences in road characteristics and climate Traction AA A B C The traction grades from highest to lowest are AA A B and C Those grades represent the tire s ability to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled conditions on specified government test surfaces of asphalt and concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Warning The traction grade assigned to this tire is based on straight ahead braking traction tests and d
101. period of time please consult your dealer Under certain circumstances a delay in updating the temperature is normal Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The time period you need to press and hold the TEMP button to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off is approximately eight seconds The indicator light to the left of the TEMP button will still turn on or off to show you when the automatic dimming feature is activated Once the mirror is turned off it will remain off until it is turned back on or until the vehicle is restarted 2 45 Compass Operation Press the COMP button once briefly to turn the compass on or off When the ignition and the compass feature are on the compass will show two character boxes for approximately two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the compass heading Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs e If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle e After approximately five seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item e The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly 2 46 In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is n
102. police e Consider using a sway control See Hitches later in this section 4 60 Don t tow a trailer at all during the first 500 miles 800 km your new vehicle is driven Your engine axle or other parts could be damaged Then during the first 500 miles 800 km that you tow a trailer don t drive over 50 mph 80 km h and don t make starts at full throttle This helps your engine and other parts of your vehicle wear in at the heavier loads You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often e g under heavy loads and or hilly conditions Three important considerations have to do with weight e the weight of the trailer e the weight of the trailer tongue e and the weight on your vehicle s tires Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the tow vehicle and it has all the required How heavy can a trailer safely be trailering equipment The weight of additional optional It depends on how you plan to use your rig For equipment passengers and cargo in the tow vehicle example speed altitude road grades outside must be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight temperature and how much your vehicle is used to pull Look in the following chart to find the maximum a trailer are all important It can also depend on any trailer weight for your vehicle speci
103. press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or on the remote control Some DVDs will not allow fast forwarding or skipping of the copyright information or the previews Some DVDs will begin playing after the previews have finished If the DVD does not begin to play the main title refer to the on screen instructions Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc press and release the stop button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control To resume playback press the play pause button on the DVD player faceplate or the remote control The movie should resume play from where it was last stopped if the disc has not been ejected and the stop button has not been pressed twice If the disc has been ejected or if the stop button has been pressed twice the disc will resume play at the beginning Ejecting a Disc DVD Player without Sunroof Press the eject button on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote control If a disc is ejected from the player but is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Ejecting a Disc DVD Player with Sunroof Press and hold the stop eject button for more than two seconds on the DVD player faceplate to eject the disc There is not an eject button on the remote control If a disc i
104. reads a direction Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings 2 39 To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Release the button when ZONE is displayed The number shown is the current zone number 2 40 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass temperature window on the mirror by pressing the on off button Once you find your zone number release the button After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display Your vehicle may have this feature When on an automatic dimming mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also includes a dual display in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass reading and t
105. restraint If the on indicator is still lit secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with your dealer The passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the right front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses that a person of adult size is sitting properly in the right front passenger s seat When the passenger sensing system has allowed the airbag to be enabled the on indicator will light and stay lit to remind you that the airbag is active For some children who have outgrown child restraints and for very small adults the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag depending upon the person s seating posture and body build Everyone in your vehicle who has outgrown child restraints should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person If a person of adult size is sitting in the right front passenger s seat but the off indicator is lit it could be because that person is not sitting properly in the seat If this happens turn the vehicle off and ask the person to place the seatback in the fully upright position then sit upright in the seat centered on the seat cushion with the person s legs comfortably extended Restart the vehicle and have the person remain in this position for about two minutes This will allow the system to detect that person and then enable
106. seating position does not have lower anchors secure the child restraint with the top tether and the safety belts Refer to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual 1 1 Find the lower anchors for the desired seating position 2 1 2 1 3 1 4 For five passenger vehicles pull the strap at the center of the seat where the seat cushion meets the seatback This will allow you to fold the seat cushion up and out of the way Lift the flap to expose the anchors and then lower the seat cushion See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 8 for additional information Be sure the cushion is locked into place Put the child restraint on the seat Attach and tighten the lower attachments on the child restraint to the lower anchors If the child restraint manufacturer recommends that the top tether be attached attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor if equipped Refer to the child restraint instructions and the following steps 2 1 2 2 Find the top tether anchor Route and tighten the top tether according to your child restraint instructions and the following instructions For five passenger vehicles if your vehicle is equipped with a cargo shade route the top tether between the seatback and the cargo shade If the position you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a single tether route the tether over the seatback If the position
107. seconds of transmission This may not be long enough for Universal Home Remote to pick up the signal during programming Similarly some U S gate operators are manufactured to time out in the same manner If you live in Canada or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator or garage door opener by using the Programming Universal Home Remote procedures regardless of where you live replace Step 3 under Programming Universal Home Remote with the following Continue to press and hold the Universal Home Remote button while you press and release every two seconds cycle the hand held transmitter button until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the Universal Home Remote The Universal Home Remote indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly Proceed with Step 4 under Programming Universal Home Remote to complete Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal Home Remote button for at least half of a second The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons To erase programming from the three Universal Home Remote buttons do the following 1 Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds 2 Release both buttons The Universal Home Remote is now in the train learn
108. securing the child within the child restraint One system the three point harness has straps that come down over each of the infant s shoulders and buckle together at the crotch The five point harness system has two shoulder straps two hip straps and a crotch strap A shield may take the place of hip straps A T shaped shield has shoulder straps that are attached to a flat pad which rests low against the child s body A shelf or armrest type shield has straps that are attached to a wide shelf like shield that swings up or to the side 1 40 A CAUTION A child can be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Make sure the child is properly secured following the instructions that came with that restraint Because there are different systems it is important to refer to the instructions that come with the restraint A child can be endangered in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the child restraint Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We recommend that child restraints be secured in a rear seat including an infant riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun vis
109. sound equipment that has been added 3 68 Notice The chime signals related to safety belts parking brake and other functions of your vehicle operate through the GM radio entertainment system If that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is added to your vehicle the chimes may not work Make sure that replacement or additional equipment is compatible with your vehicle before installing it See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Your vehicle has a feature called Retained Accessory Power RAP With RAP the audio system can be played even after the ignition is turned off See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 20 for more information Setting the Time The radio may have a button marked with an H or HR to represent hours and an M or MN to represent minutes Press and hold the hour button until the correct hour appears on the display AM or PM will appear on the display for morning or evening hours Press and hold the minute button until the correct minute appears on the display The time can be set with the ignition on or off To synchronize the time with an FM station broadcasting Radio Data System RDS information press and hold the hour and minute buttons at the same time until UPDATED and the clock symbol appear on the display If the time is not available from the station NO UPDAT will appear on the display RDS time is broadcast once a minute After tuning to an RDS broadcast station it may tak
110. the All Wheel Drive System See All Wheel Drive AWD System TrailBlazer SS on page 4 14 for more information Parking Brake To set the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down with your foot and pull up on the parking brake lever located between the seats If the ignition is on the brake system warning light on the instrument panel cluster will come on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 To release the parking brake hold the regular brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until you can press in the button at the end of the lever Hold the button in as you move the parking brake lever all the way down Notice Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving If you are towing a trailer and you must park on a hill see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 2 31 Shifting Into Park P A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be To shift into PARK P do the following 1 Hold the brake pedal down with your foot and set the parking brake Move the shift lever into PARK P by pressing the button on the side of the sh
111. the FULL COLD mark add a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL engine coolant at the coolant recovery tank See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for more information A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice In cold weather water can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Use the recommended coolant and the proper coolant mixture A CAUTION You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine When the coolant in the coolant recovery tank is at the FULL COLD mark start your vehicle 5 35 If the overheat warning continues there is one more How to Add Coolant to the Radiator thing you can try You can add the proper coolant mixture directly to the radiator but be sure the cooling system is cool before you do it A CAUTION Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system ca
112. the fade to the middle position while it is displayed push the AUDIO knob then push it again and hold it until you hear one beep To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Turn the P TYPE knob to select a PTY 2 Once the desired PTY is displayed press the SEEK TYPE button to select and to take you to the PTY s first station 3 To go to another station within that PTY press the SEEK TYPE button twice to display the PTY and then to go to another station 4 Press P TYPE knob to exit program type select mode IF PTY times out and is no longer on the display go back to Step 1 If both PTY and TRAF are on the radio will search for stations with the selected PTY and traffic announcements If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to 3 84 BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequenc
113. the infant positioned in the restraint to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface Make sure that the infant s head rests toward the center of the vehicle A forward facing child seat C E provides restraint for A booster seat F G is a child restraint designed to the child s body with the harness and also sometimes improve the fit of the vehicle s safety belt system with surfaces such as T shaped or shelf like shields Some booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner and some high back booster seats have a five point harness A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window 1 38 Q How Should I Use a Child Restraint A A child restraint system is any device designed for use in a motor vehicle to restrain seat or position children A built in child restraint system is a permanent part of the motor vehicle An add on child restraint system is a portable one which is purchased by the vehicle s owner To help reduce injuries an add on child restraint must be secured in the vehicle With built in or add on child restraints the child has to be secured within the child restraint When choosing an add on child restraint be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle If it is it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards Then follow the instructions for the restraint You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a
114. the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 3 98 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return for that pushbutton 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following 1 Tune to the preset station 2 Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select the equalization setting Once the equalization no longer appears on the display the equalization will be set for that preset station Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID without Bose or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position AUTO EQ Automatic Equal
115. the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N 2 29 Shifting into NEUTRAL Before shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL first make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll Set the parking brake Start the vehicle Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N Shift the transfer case to Two Wheel High aPfFowon gt Turn the transfer case knob all of the way past Four Wheel Low and hold it there for a minimum of 10 seconds The neutral indicator light will come on 6 With the engine running shift the transmission to REVERSE R for one second then shift the transmission to DRIVE D for one second to ensure that the transfer case is in NEUTRAL 7 Turn the engine off by turning the key to ACCESSORY 8 Place the transmission shift lever in PARK P 9 Turn the ignition to LOCK 2 30 Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL do the following 1 Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal 2 Turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off 3 Put the transmission in NEUTRAL N 4 Turn the transfer case knob to the desired position Two Wheel High Four Wheel High or Auto Four Wheel Drive 5 After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the indicator light will go out 6 Release the parking brake 7 Start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position All Wheel Drive For
116. this will erase all of the programmed channels If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling code equipped device most commonly a garage door opener 2 54 6 Locate in the garage the garage door opener receiver motor head unit Locate the Learn or Smart button This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor head unit 7 Firmly press and release the Learn or Smart button The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8 8 Return to the vehicle Firmly press and hold the programmed Universal Home Remote button for two seconds then release Repeat the press hold release sequence a second time and depending on the brand of the garage door opener or other rolling code device repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming The Universal Home Remote should now activate your rolling code equipped device To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons begin with Step 2 of Programming Universal Home Remote You do not want to repeat Step 1 as this will erase all previous programming from the Universal Home Remote buttons Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio frequency laws require transmitter signals to time out or quit after several
117. to drain back into the oil pan If you do not do this the oil dipstick might not show the actual level 2 Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth then push it back in all the way Remove it again keeping the tip down and check the level When to Add Engine Oil L6 Engine LLLE RESO V8 Engine If the oil is below the L mark for the L6 engine or the cross hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the V8 engine you will need to add at least one quart liter of oil But you must use the right kind This section explains what kind of oil to use For engine oil crankcase capacity see Capacities and Specifications on page 5 121 Notice Do not add too much oil If your engine has so much oil that the oil level gets above the cross hatched area F that shows the proper operating range for the L6 engine or above the cross hatched area for the V8 engine your engine could be damaged EZ EA es Meili SAE 5W 30 AR Except 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine oil fill cap Be sure to add enough oil to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you are through SS Model Only Remove the engine cover for access to the engine oil fill cap as follows Undo the screw in the middle of the cover Pop the cover off of the stud on the dri
118. to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward through the CD 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display Release this pushbutton to play the passage 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display Release this pushbutton to play the passage 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM T and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display Ki SEEK D Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or to the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track If either arrow is p
119. vehicle well removing all soap residue completely GM approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 106 Do not use cleaning agents that are petroleum based or that contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents should be flushed promptly and not allowed to dry on the surface or they could stain Dry the finish with a soft clean chamois or an all cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water spotting High pressure car washes may cause water to enter the vehicle 5 101 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 107 Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of your vehicle by hand may be necessary to remove residue from the paint finish You can get GM approved cleaning products from your dealer See Vehicle Care Appearance Materials on page 5 106 If your vehicle has a basecoat clearcoat paint finish the clearcoat gives more depth and gloss to the colored basecoat Always use waxes and polishes that are non abrasive and made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish Notice Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat clearcoat paint finish may damage it Use only non abrasive waxes and polishes that are made for a basecoat clearcoat paint finish on your vehicle 5 102 Foreign ma
120. warmed up by driving about 15 miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If it is colder than 50 F 10 C drive the vehicle in THIRD 3 until the engine temperature gage moves and then remains steady for 10 minutes A cold fluid check can be made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off but this is used only as a reference Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside temperatures are 50 F 10 C or more If it is colder than 50 F 10 C you may have to idle the engine longer Should the fluid level be low during this cold check you must check the fluid hot before adding fluid Checking the fluid hot will give you a more accurate reading of the fluid level Checking the Fluid Level Prepare your vehicle as follows 1 Park your vehicle on a level place Keep the engine running 2 With the parking brake applied place the shift lever in PARK P 3 With your foot on the brake pedal move the shift lever through each gear range pausing for about three seconds in each range Then position the shift lever in PARK P 4 Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more Then without shutting off the engine follow these steps 1 Flip the handle up and then pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or paper towel The automatic transmission dipstick handle with this symbol on it is located in the engine compartment on the passenger
121. wear faster Notice If your vehicle has low profile tires they are more susceptible to damage from road hazards or curb impact than standard profile tires Tire and or wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact with road hazards like potholes or sharp edged objects or when sliding into a curb Your GM warranty does not cover this type of damage Keep tires set to the correct inflation pressure and when possible avoid contact with curbs potholes and other road hazards For cold weather driving conditions you may prefer to get tires designed for snow or ice See your dealer for details regarding winter tire availability and proper tire selection Also see Buying New Tires on page 5 72 5 58 If you choose to use winter tires e Use tires of the same brand and tread type on all four wheel positions e Use only radial ply tires of the same size load range and speed rating as your original equipment tires Winter tires with the same speed rating as your original equipment tires may not be available for H V W and ZR speed rated tires If you choose winter tires with a lower speed rating never exceed the tire s maximum speed capability Tire Sidewall Labeling Useful information about a tire is molded into the sidewall The following illustrations are examples of a typical P Metric and a LT Metric tire sidewall asss DOT MAA se s Pe Passenger P Metric Tire A Tire Size The ti
122. will come on to let you know that it is active Use this mode to help prevent outside odors and or dust from entering your vehicle or to help cool the air inside of your vehicle more quickly The air conditioning compressor will also come on when this mode is activated While in recirculation mode the windows may fog when the weather is cold and damp To clear the fog select either the defog or defrost mode and increase fan speed 3 20 Defog and defrost modes are described later in this section Driver s Side Temperature Knob The lever on the left side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the driver s side of the vehicle Slide the lever up or down to adjust the temperature Passenger s Side Temperature Knob The lever on the right side of the climate control panel is used to raise or lower the temperature on the passenger s side of the vehicle Slide the lever up or down to adjust the temperature This lever also adjusts the temperature to the rear seat outlets When the temperature outside is 0 F 18 C or lower use the engine coolant heater if equipped to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle 3 Air Conditioning Press this button to turn the air conditioning system on or off When the button is pressed an indicator light will come on and the system will begin to cool and dehumidify the air inside of your vehicle You may notice a slight change in engine performance
123. will be displayed on your Driver Information Center DIC The default settings for the customization features were set when your vehicle left the factory but may have been changed from their default state since then To change feature preferences make sure the ignition is on and the vehicle is in PARK P Press the customization button to scroll through the available customizable options After pressing the customization button VEHICLE SETTINGS will momentarily display before going to a customization option Lock Doors Press the customization button until LOCK DOORS IN GEAR appears in the display To select your preference for automatic locking press the select button while LOCK DOORS IN GEAR is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices LOCK DOORS IN GEAR default The doors will lock when the vehicle is shifted out of PARK P LOCK DOORS WITH SPEED The doors will lock when the vehicle speed is above 8 mph 13 km h for three seconds Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on automatic door locks see Programmable Automatic Door Locks on page 2 10 3 61 Unlock Doors Press the customization button until UNLOCK DOORS IN PARK appears in the display To select your preference for automatic unlocking press the select button while
124. will be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R When the vehicle is placed in PARK P or in any forward gear the mirror will return to the normal driving position following a short delay Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on tilt mirror in reverse see Outside Curb View Assist Mirror on page 2 48 Alarm Warning Press the customization button until ALARM WARNING BOTH appears in the display To select your preference for alarm warning press the select button while ALARM WARNING BOTH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices ALARM WARNING BOTH default The headlamps will flash and the horn will chirp when the alarm is active ALARM WARNING HORN The horn will chirp when the alarm is active ALARM WARNING LAMPS The headlamps will flash when the alarm is active ALARM WARNING OFF There will be no alarm warning on activation Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while your choice is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on alarm warning type see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2 17 3 65 Language Press the customization button until LANGUAGE ENGLISH appears in the display To select your preference for display language
125. your vehicle in a dark garage the automatic headlamp system will come on immediately Once you leave the garage it will take about one minute for the automatic headlamp system to change to DRL if it is light outside During that delay your instrument panel cluster may not be as bright as usual Make sure your instrument panel brightness control is in the full bright position Only vehicles first sold in the United States can idle with the automatic headlamp system off To idle with the automatic headlamp system off set the parking brake while the ignition is off Then start your vehicle The automatic headlamp system will stay off until you release the parking brake shift out of park or turn the exterior lamp control to the off position US vehicles only as described previously 3 15 Fog Lamps Your vehicle may have this feature Use your fog lamps for better vision in foggy or misty conditions Your ignition must be in RUN for your fog lamps to work The fog lamp button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the exterior lamps knob Press the button to turn the fog lamps on Press the button again to turn them off A light will glow near the button while the fog lamps are on Fog lamps will turn off whenever your high beam headlamps are on Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Press the knob located next to the exterior l
126. 137 Rear Seat Entertainment System 0 3 124 Rear Seat Operation cceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 1 8 Rear Seat Passengers Safety Belts 1 25 Rear Windshield Washer Wiper 0eee 3 10 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with COMPASS 1 2 cee eee cece ee cette eee eia 2 43 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display 2 45 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar and Compass ccccssseeeeeeeeeeeenees 2 39 Rearview Mirror Automatic Dimming with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 40 Rearview Mirror with OnStar aooe 2 36 Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display eeceeeeeeeeeeereeees 2 37 Rearview Mirrors sc sgseccisadsiccateesawels dee saieaentivs 2 36 Reclining Seatbacks cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneenes 1 5 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Recovery HOOKS rracen EN 4 47 Recreational Vehicle Towing c c 4 54 Reduced Engine Power Light 3 47 Remote Keyless Entry System ceeeeeeeeee es 2 5 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 6 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire aricii cececeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 5 85 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 82 Replacement Bulbs c eseeeeeeeeeeeeeereeees 5 54 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government 6
127. 17 for additional information regarding the security light Cruise Control Light If equipped the cruise y control light appears whenever you set your cruise control See Cruise Control on page 3 11 for more information Reduced Engine Power Light This light is displayed when a noticeable reduction in the vehicle s performance may occur The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced engine power light is on but acceleration and speed may be reduced The performance may be reduced until the next time you drive your vehicle If this light stays on see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair This light may also come on if there is a problem with the Electronic Throttle Control ETC system If this happens take the vehicle in for service as soon as possible Highbeam On Light This light will come on when the high beam headlamps are in use See Headlamp High Low Beam Changer on page 3 8 3 47 Service All Wheel Drive Light SS Model This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to f l show you it is working The service all wheel drive light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diag
128. 2 Remove the two screws from the lamp assembly Halogen Bulbs A CAUTION Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb You or others could be injured Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package 3 Pull the assembly away from the vehicle 7 Push the new bulb into the socket until it clicks 8 Reinstall the socket and screws 9 Reconnect the wiring harness 10 Reinstall the lamp assembly and tighten the screws 11 Close the liftgate Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb Number Rear Turn Signal Lamps 3157 Taillamps 3157 For replacement bulbs not listed here contact your dealer 4 Unclip the wiring harness A and remove the three socket retaining screws B 5 Remove the socket by releasing the retaining tabs 6 Holding the socket pull the bulb to release it from the socket 5 54 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear or cracking See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty Do not allow the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield 1 To remove the old wiper blades lift the wiper arm until it locks into a vertical position A Blade Assembly D Blade Pivot B Arm
129. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer TrailBlazer EXT Owner Manual CL Seats and Restraint Systems 0000 1 1 Driving Your Vehicle 00cceeseeeeeeeeees 4 1 FrOMt SGats ccedididieehtdiwuceatdednasesadsieesntgeontones 1 2 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle _ 4 2 Rear Seats oo ccceccceceeeceeecececeeeeeeeeeeeeeseees 1 8 TOWING sseni aE E 4 53 Safety BeltS oo cccccccc eee ee een eeeeneenens 1 13 Service and Appearance Care ssseeee 5 1 Child Restraints oo eee 1 31 GEIGE keeiebeidet icin eto ci ania lets aaa 5 3 Airbag System pecectadngsisricedduninsaiatnananse ni 1 54 Fuel selectins ins aneeenua rales tinct wesc 5 5 Restraint System Check eeeeeeeeeeeees 1 70 Checking Things Under the Hood _ 5 10 Features and Controls 0 eee 2 1 All Wheel Drive ccccccsseceessecesseeeeseeeees 5 49 Keys spurte da ance E E E 2 3 Rear AXl ce eeccccccc cece cece cece een bb eben ee eeeeeenas 5 50 Doors and LockS o eeeeeeeeteeeeeeee ete eteeiees 2 8 Four Wheel Drive ccccccccceseseseeescseeeeseeees 5 51 A ee ne Front Axle caialaceestelscesielcdinednateAntecutcdialys 5 52 Sr GIEST Oy Sits oroar Pa Bulb Replacement sesseenieeennrreenreeee 5 53 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement _ 5 55 MINORS rierien a 2 36 Tires 5 57 Svsiom DAG CS cevseeeseeee nett eteeeteeteteteeneeeeteiee uor
130. 3 143 4 NOTES 3 3 Instrument Panel Overview The main components of your instrument panel are the following A Exterior Lamp Control See Headlamps on page 3 13 Dome Lamp Override Button See Dome Lamp Override on page 3 17 Instrument Panel Brightness Control See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3 16 Fog Lamp Button If Equipped See Fog Lamps on page 3 16 Air Outlets See Outlet Adjustment on page 3 26 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever See Turn Signal Multifunction Lever on page 3 7 Instrument Panel Cluster See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3 31 Ignition Switch See Ignition Positions on page 2 20 Transfer Case Controls See Automatic Transfer Case under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Rear Window Washer Wiper See Windshield Washer on page 3 10 Audio System See Audio System s on page 3 67 Climate Controls See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 19 J Hood Release See Hood Release on page 5 11 A Ashtray See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 19 Shift Lever and StabiliTrak Button See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 32 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 Lighter See Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter on page 3 19 N Accessory Power Outlet See Accessory Power Outlet s on page 3 18 Rear Window Defogger See Rear Window Defogger under Dual Climate Control System on page 3 19 and Dual Automatic Climate Control Syst
131. 386 kg X 1 5 1 275 lbs 578 kg Since the rear axle already weighs 2 700 Ibs 1 225 kg adding 1 275 lbs 578 kg brings the total to 3 975 Ibs 1 803 kg This is very close to but within the limit for RGAWR as well The vehicle is set to trailer up to 8 500 lbs 3 856 kg But let s say your specific vehicle is equipped with some of the latest options and you have a front seat passenger and two rear seat passengers with some luggage and gear in the vehicle as well You may add 300 Ibs 136 kg to the front axle weight and 400 Ibs 181 kg to the rear axle weight Your vehicle now weighs 2 800 Ibs 1270kg 2 700 Ibs 1225 kg 300 Ibs 136 kg Front 400 Ibs 181 kg Rear 6 200 Ibs 2812 kg Total Weight is still below 7 200 Ibs 3 266 kg and you may think that you should subtract 700 additional pounds 318 kg from your trailering capacity to stay within GCWR limits Your maximum trailer would only be 7 800 Ibs 3 538 kg You may go further and think you must limit tongue weight to less than 1 000 Ibs 454 kg to avoid exceeding GVWR But you must still consider the effect on the rear axle Because your rear axle now weighs 3 100 Ibs 1 406 kg you can only put 900 Ibs 408 kg on the rear axle without exceeding RGAWR The effect of tongue weight is about 1 5 times the actual weight Dividing the 900 Ibs 408 kg by 1 5 leaves you with being able to handle only 600 Ibs 272 kg of tongue weight Since tongue we
132. 4 Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 109 When you open the hood on the 5 3L V8 engine here is what you will see IA N j ny lt s y R S IDL L ec DD aN pits S mee K b Ta C Ta aan Se j a NNE s OS TA 9 g e J r cs FA A 2 a z EER g 5 14 Engine Coolant Recovery Tank See Cooling System on page 5 33 Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Adding Washer Fluid under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5 40 Engine Oil Dipstick See Checking Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick See Checking the Fluid Level under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5 26 Engine Oil Fill Cap See When to Add Engine Oil under Engine Oil on page 5 18 Radiator Pressure Cap See Radiator Pressure Cap on page 5 31 Remote Negative Terminal Marked GND See Jump Starting on page 5 45 Power Steering Fluid Reservoir See Power Steering Fluid on page 5 39 Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir See Brake Fluid under Brakes on page 5 41 Engine Compartment Fuse Block See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5 109 Battery See Battery on page 5 44
133. 4 48 Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can be dangerous In trying to do some jobs e are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal A Pie g you can be seriously injured Do your own driving limits s i maintenance work only if you have the e are driven off road in the recommended manner required know how and the proper tools and See Off Road Driving Except SS on page 4 20 equipment for the job If you have any doubt e use the recommended fuel See Gasoline Octane see your GM Goodwrench dealer to have a on page 5 5 qualified technician do the work See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 5 4 The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 should be performed when indicated See Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and Maintenance Some maintenance services can be complex Footnotes on page 6 7 for further information p So unless you are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment you should have your GM Goodwrench dealer do these jobs When you go to your GM Goodwrench dealer for your service needs you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM parts If you want to purchase service information see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 tells you what should be checked when to check it and what you can easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition The
134. 6 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar 2 36 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar Compass and Temperature Display 2 37 Outside Convex Mirror ccccceseeeeeeeeeeees 2 49 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 2685 2 48 Outside Heated Mirrors cccccec cece eeeees 2 49 Outside Manual Mirrors ccccceceeeeeeeees 2 47 Outside Power Mirrors ccccceseeeeeeeeeees 2 48 MYGMIFINKCOM acc act eckscctediaad dew tes caneetcametarates 7 3 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eens 3 124 New Vehicle Break In ccceeeee eee eee eee eneeees 2 19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 OCOMEICR arinina aiai 3 32 Odometer Tp sciis e ae a EE 3 32 Off Road Driving scceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 4 20 Off Road Recovery ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeaeeaes 4 16 Oil Change Engine Oil Light cece 3 46 e waciesacen genet teacacad cuties oes teanGere inne teaedeeune 5 18 Pressure Gage eeeceeeeeeeeeeee airinn 3 45 Oil Engine Oil Life System cceeeeeeeee eee es 5 23 Older Children Restraints cccceceeeeeee es 1 31 Online Owner Center cccccccecee cece eeeeeeeeeees 7 3 OnStar System see OnStar Manual 2 49 Other Warning Devices cceceeeeeeee tenet een eees 3 6 Outlet Adjustment reisseri iiai 3 26 Ou
135. 9 Checking Coolant The engine coolant A CAUTION recovery tank is in the engine compartment on the Turning the radiator pressure cap when the passenger s side of the engine and radiator are hot can allow steam and vehicle The cap has this scalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly symbol on it See Engine With the coolant recovery tank you will almost Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location never have to add coolant at the radiator Never turn the radiator pressure cap even a little when the engine and radiator are hot DEX COOL Add coolant mixture at the recovery tank but be careful The vehicle must be on a level surface When your not to spill it engine is cold the coolant level should be at FULL A CAUTION COLD or a little higher Adding Coolant If you need more coolant add the proper DEX COOL You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot coolant mixture at the coolant recovery tank engine parts Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine parts are hot enough Do not spill coolant on a hot engine Occasionally check the coolant level in the radiator For information on how to add coolant to the radiator see Cooling System on page 5 33 5 30 Radiator Pressure Cap Notice lf the pressure cap is not tightly installed coolant loss and possible engine damage may occur Be sure the cap is properly and tightly secured See Engine
136. AK message it means there may be a problem with your StabiliTrak system If you see this message try to reset the system by performing the following stop turn off the engine then start the engine again If the SERVICE STABILITRAK message still comes on it means there is a problem You should see your GM dealer for service The vehicle is safe to drive however you do not have the benefit of StabiliTrak so reduce your speed and drive accordingly Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE TIRE MONITOR If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system this message will be displayed if one or more of the tire monitor sensors have malfunctioned or if all of the tire monitor sensors have not been programmed successfully See your GM dealer Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display The message will reappear at each ignition cycle until the system has been serviced STABILITRAK ACTIVE The STABILITRAK ACTIVE message will be displayed anytime the system activates to maintain vehicle stability Any combination of engine speed management brake traction control and stability control will display the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message on the DIC STABILITRAK NOT READY The STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed if driving conditions delay system initialization This is normal Once the system initializes the STABILITRAK NOT READ
137. Assembly E Hook Slot C Locking Tab F Arm Hook 2 Press down on the blade assembly pivot locking tab Pull down on the blade assembly to release it from the wiper arm hook 3 Remove the insert from the blade assembly The insert has two notches at one end that are locked by the bottom claws of the blade assembly At the notched end pull the insert from the blade assembly A Claw in Notch B Correct Installation C Incorrect Installation 4 To install the new wiper insert slide the insert D notched end last into the end with two blade 6 Put the blade assembly pivot in the wiper arm claws A Slide the insert all the way through the hook Pull up until the pivot locking tab locks in blade claws at the opposite end B The plastic the hook slot c C will be forced off as the i is full lear WINDE forcea Ol as tne Insert sie 7 Carefully lower the wiper arm and blade assembly onto the windshield 5 Be sure that the notches are locked by the bottom claws Make sure that all other claws are properly locked on both sides of the insert slots 5 56 Backglass Wiper Blade Replacement See Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement on page 5 55 for instructions on how to change the backglass wiper blade The backglass wiper blade will not lock in a vertical position like the windshield wiper blade so care should be used when pulling it away from the vehicle Tires Your new vehicle comes with high quality tires mad
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139. Change Signals e 2D iD Headlamp High Low Beam Changer e Flash to Pass Feature e WS Windshield Wipers lt 9 Windshield Washer Cruise Control Turn and Lane Change Signals The turn signal has two upward for right and two downward for left positions These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change To signal a turn move the lever all the way up or down When the turn is finished the lever will return automatically An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change To signal a lane change just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash Hold it there until you complete your lane change The lever will return by itself when you release it The bottom of the outside rearview mirrors may also be equipped with lane change indicators As you signal a turn or a lane change if the arrows flash more quickly than normal a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won t see your turn signal If a bulb is burned out replace it to help avoid an accident If the arrows don t go on at all when you signal a turn check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 109 and check for burned out bulbs If you have a trailer towing option with added wiring for the trailer lamps a turn signal flasher is used With this flasher installed the signal indicator will flash even if a turn signal bulb is burned out Check the front and rear turn si
140. D not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there should only be if may be a receiver fault Consult with your GM dealer hardware failure Chk XMRevr Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time your receiver may have a fault Consult with your GM dealer 3 117 Playing a CD If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol will appear on the display As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a
141. Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy It is the number one contributor to the highway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle e Judgment e Muscular Coordination e Vision e Attentiveness Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle related deaths involve alcohol In most cases these deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving In recent years more than 16 000 annual motor vehicle related deaths have been associated with the use of alcohol with more than 300 000 people injured Many adults by some estimates nearly half the adult population choose never to drink alcohol so they never drive after drinking For persons under 21 it is against the law in every U S state to drink alcohol There are good medical psychological and developmental reasons for these laws The obvious way to eliminate the leading highway safety problem is for people never to drink alcohol and then drive But what if people do How much is too much if someone plans to drive It is a lot less than many might think Although it depends on each person and situation here is some general information on the problem The Blood Alcohol Concentration BAC of someone who is drinking depends upon four things e The amount of alcohol consumed e The drinker s body weight e The amo
142. Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their performance Clean the blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soaked in full strength windshield washer solvent Then rinse the blade with water Check the wiper blades and clean them as necessary replace blades that look worn Aluminum Wheels Notice If you use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes cleaners brushes or cleaners that contain acid on aluminum or chrome plated wheels you could damage the surface of the wheel s The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use only GM approved cleaners on aluminum or chrome plated wheels Keep the wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water Rinse with clean water After rinsing thoroughly dry with a soft clean towel A wax may then be applied Notice Using chrome polish on aluminum wheels could damage the wheels The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Use chrome polish on chrome wheels only 5 103 The surface of these wheels is similar to the painted surface of the vehicle Do not use strong soaps chemicals abrasive polishes abrasive cleaners cleaners with acid or abrasive cleaning brushes on them because the surface could be damaged Do not use chrome polish on aluminum wheels Notice If you drive your vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes you could damage the aluminum or chrome plated wheels The rep
143. ION Never do this Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap shoulder belt but the shoulder part is behind the child If the child wears the belt in this way in a crash the child might slide under the belt The belt s force would then be applied right on the child s abdomen That could cause serious or fatal injuries Wherever the child sits the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the child s thighs This applies belt force to the child s pelvic bones in a crash 1 33 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection This includes A CAUTION infants and all other children Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes People should never hold a baby in their arms the need for everyone to use safety restraints In fact while riding in a vehicle A baby does not the law in every state in the United States and in weigh much until a crash During a crash a every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle baby will become so heavy it is not possible to hold it For example in a crash at only 25 mph Every time infants and young children ride in vehicles 40 km h a 12 Ib 5 5 kg baby will suddenly they should have the protection provided by appropriate 240 Ib 110 ka f on a person s restraints Young children should not use the vehicle s poceme A 240 10 110kg totes
144. If you have to replace a wheel use a new GM original equipment wheel Notice The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing life brake cooling speedometer or odometer calibration headlamp aim bumper height vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire chain clearance to the body and chassis See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 for more information 5 77 Tire Chains A CAUTION Do not use tire chains There is not enough clearance Tire chains used on a vehicle without the proper amount of clearance can cause damage to the brakes suspension or other vehicle parts The area damaged by the tire chains could cause you to lose control of your vehicle and you or others may be injured in a crash Use another type of traction device only if its manufacturer recommends it for use on your vehicle and tire size combination and road conditions Follow that manufacturer s instructions To help avoid damage to your vehicle drive slowly re adjust or remove the device if it is contacting your vehicle and do not spin your wheels If you do find traction devices that will fit install them on the rear tires 5 78 Accessory Inflator Your vehicle may have an accessory inflator system You can inflate things like basketballs and bicycle tires You can also use it to bring your tire pressure up to the proper pressure It is not designed to inflate large objects which will require more than five minutes to inflate s
145. K P Mode 2 All doors unlock when the transmission is shifted into PARK P Mode 3 All doors unlock when the key is removed from the ignition Mode 4 No automatic door unlock The automatic door locks were pre programmed at the factory to unlock all doors once the transmission is shifted to PARK P The following instructions detail how to program your door locks differently than the factory setting Choose one of the four programming options listed previously before entering the program mode To enter the program mode you need to do the following 1 Begin with the ignition off Then pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice anda 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the four programming options listed above and press the unlock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the unlocking options You will have 30 seconds to begin programming If you exceed the 30 second limit the locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you have left the program mode If this occurs repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to re enter the programming
146. Low oil levels can damage the engine Be sure to check the oil level often during racing or other competitive driving and keep the level at or near the upper mark that shows the proper operating range on the engine oil dipstick For information on how to add oil see Engine Oil on page 5 18 Off Road Driving Except SS This off road guide is for vehicles that have four wheel drive Also see Braking on page 4 6 lf your vehicle does not have four wheel drive you should not drive off road unless you are on a level solid surface Off road driving can be great fun But it does have some definite hazards The greatest of these is the terrain itself Off roading means you have left the great North American road system behind Traffic lanes are not marked Curves are not banked There are no road signs Surfaces can be slippery rough uphill or downhill In short you have gone right back to nature Off road driving involves some new skills And that is why it is very important that you read this guide You will find many driving tips and suggestions These will help make your off road driving safer and more enjoyable 4 20 Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service work done Check to make sure all underbody shields if equipped are properly attached Be sure you read all the information about your four wheel drive vehic
147. ND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 3 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed while in PTY select mode the PTY that was set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The
148. NE is displayed The number shown is the current zone number 3 Scroll through the zone numbers that appear in the compass temperature window on the mirror by pressing the on off button Once you find your zone number release the button After about four seconds the mirror will return to the compass display and the new zone number will be set Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display If the vehicle is equipped with an automatic mirror it will when on automatically dim to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark The mirror also includes a display in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass reading and the outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time The dual display can be turned on or off by briefly pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button Pressing the TEMP button once briefly will toggle the temperature reading on and off To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks F and C Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings After approximately four seconds of inactivity the display will stop blinking and display the last selection made If an abnormal reading is displayed for an extended
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150. Outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed to the floor Press the AUTO button the mode button the fan arrows or either temperature knob to turn the system on i Mode Press this button to manually select the air delivery mode to the floor instrument panel or windshield outlets The system will stay in the selected mode until the mode button is pressed again or the AUTO button is pressed Driver s Side Temperature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the driver s side of the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the driver This knob can also adjust the passenger s side temperature setting simultaneously if the two zones are linked Passenger s Side Temperature Knob Turn this knob clockwise or counterclockwise to manually raise or lower the temperature on the passenger s side of the vehicle The display will show the temperature setting decreasing or increasing and an arrow pointing toward the passenger The passenger s temperature setting can be set to match and link to the driver s temperature setting by pressing and holding the AUTO button for three seconds Now by adjusting the driver s side temperature setting the passenger s side temperature setting will follow and both arrows will appear on the display The passenger s side temperature setting also resets an
151. Press and hold either arrow for more than two seconds SCAN will appear on the display and the radio will produce one beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets To scan preset stations press and hold either arrow for more than four seconds PSCN will appear on the display and the radio will produce two beeps The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either arrow again or one of the pushbuttons to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press AUTO EQ to select the equalization 5 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return and the equalization that was selected will be stored for that pushbutton 6 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID without Bose
152. Press the fuel information button until RANGE appears on the display This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling It is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the fuel tank The display will show LOW if the fuel level is low The fuel economy data used to determine fuel range is an average of recent driving conditions As your driving conditions change this data is gradually updated Fuel range cannot be reset Fuel Used Press the fuel information button until FUEL USED appears on the display This mode shows the number of gallons or liters of fuel used since the last reset of this menu item To reset the fuel used information press and hold the select button for one second while FUEL USED is displayed Average Fuel Economy Press the fuel information button until AVG ECON appears on the display This mode shows how many miles per gallon MPG liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km or kilometers per liter km L your vehicle is getting based on current and past driving conditions 3 54 Press and hold the select button for one second while AVG ECON is displayed to reset the average fuel economy Average fuel economy will then be calculated starting from that point If the average fuel economy is not reset it will be continually updated each time you drive Engine Oil Life System Press the fuel information button until ENGINE OIL LIFE appears on the display The engine oil life syste
153. R LIGHTS OFF The perimeter lights will not come on when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature 3 64 Easy Exit Seat Press the customization button until EASY EXIT SEAT OFF appears in the display To select your preference for seat position exit press the select button while EASY EXIT SEAT OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices EASY EXIT SEAT OFF default No seat exit recall will occur EASY EXIT SEAT ON The drivers seat will move to the exit position when the key is removed from the ignition Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature For more information on seat position exit see Easy Exit Seat under Memory Seat on page 2 63 Curb View Press the customization button until CURB VIEW OFF appears in the display To select your preference for curb view press the select button while CURB VIEW OFF is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices CURB VIEW OFF default The passenger s outside mirror will not be tilted down when the vehicle is shifted into REVERSE R CURB VIEW PASSENGER The passenger s outside mirror
154. REV and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to advance quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at 10 times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 20 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage FWD and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random To random the tracks in the current folder or playlist press and release this pushbutton FLDR RDM will appear on the display Once all of the tracks in the current folder or playlist have been played the system will move on to the next folder or playlist and play all of the tracks in random order To random all the tracks on the CD press and hold this pushbutton for two seconds You will hear a beep and DISC RDM will appear on the display This feature will not work with playlists When in random pressing and releasing either SEEK arrow will take you to the next or previous random track Press and release this pushbutton again to turn off random play NO RDM will appear on the display 3 93 lt SEEK Press the left arrow to go to the start of the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will search the previous or next tracks at two tracks per second Release the button to sto
155. SION reiasa aa aes ta e E e thas 4 58 Tachometer o ci casvecdsicieieeeslaniaeslvievadie lassen 3 32 Taillamps Turn Signal LAMPS ereen neierodas 5 53 Theft Deterrent Radio ccccccee eee eeeeeees 3 138 Theft Deterrent Systems 0 cceeeeeeeeeeee eee ees 2 17 Content Theft Deterrent eeeeeeeeee eee 2 17 PASSIOCK raae aan a eaae 2 18 Throttle Adjustable ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 22 Tilt Whalessa perekara ERASE ESAE 3 6 FOS ea E A 5 57 Aluminum Wheels Cleaning 0 066 5 103 Buying New TireS eeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 5 72 CHAINS sessin earne anien Era RE ETEA 5 78 Changing a Flat Tire e scisiriiisieacensinaei 5 80 Cleaning esen ken anae O AERES 5 104 Different SiZ 2 2 20 cece eee nara aa rai 5 74 If a Tire Goes Flat 0 2 0 eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen ees 5 79 Inflation Tire Pressure cceeeeeeeeeereeeee 5 64 Inflator ACCeSSOlY oscri ai aes 5 78 Inspection and Rotation seseeseeseseereenene 5 70 Installing the Spare Tire ceeeeeeeeeee eee ees 5 85 Pressure Monitor System ceeeeeeeeeeeees 5 67 Removing the Flat Tire ceeeeeeeeeereeeee 5 85 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools 5 82 Secondary Latch System eeeeeeeeee trees 5 91 Spare Tire rero accieinctedeuteendettariasiaiayranedanat 5 97 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools 5 94 Tires cont Tire
156. Sidewall Labeling c ccseeeeeeeeeeeeenes 5 59 Tire Terminology and Definitions 5 62 Uniform Tire Quality Grading eeeeeeeeees 5 74 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance 5 76 Wheel Replacement 2 ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 5 76 When It Is Time for New Tires ccce 5 72 Towing Recreational Vehicle eeeseeeeeeeeeeeees 4 54 Towing a Trailer 0 cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 59 YOUR VENCE anas cisietackioieial E aA 4 53 Traction Limited Slip Rear Axle ccceeeeeeeeeeeeneee tenes 4 9 StabiliTrak System cccccccssssesssssseeeeeeeeees 4 9 Transmission Fluid AUTOMATIC irnir aeaa 5 26 Transmission Operation Automatic 2 24 Trip OGOMOTER misiris derese isa eaen 3 32 Turn and Lane Change Signals eeeeeee 3 7 Turn Signal Multifunction Lever c ceeeeeees 3 7 Understanding Radio Reception 0 3 140 Uniform Tire Quality Grading cceeeeeeeeee ee 5 74 Universal Home Remote System 0 0eee 2 52 OPErAliON ceistpsccszrcasctcesentsacatenentrungeleeeaceocke 2 53 13 Vehicle CONTON aean E S 4 6 Damage Warnings sceeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen ees iv Loading meeen eet a r dase ened eae 4 48 SYMON iv Vehicle Customization DIC cccceeeeeeeaee 3 61 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data RECONOGIS siisiiiorount sne eaii a i dei 7 9 Vehicle Id
157. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold But do it as little as possible Preserve the fuel as long as you can To help keep warm you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help comes 4 45 If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow In order to free your vehicle when it is stuck you will need to spin the wheels but you do not want to spin your wheels too fast The method known as rocking can help you get out when you are stuck but you must use caution A CAUTION If you let your tires spin at high speed they can explode and you or others could be injured And the transmission or other parts of the vehicle can overheat That could cause an engine compartment fire or other damage When you are stuck spin the wheels as little as possible Do not spin the wheels above 35 mph 55 km h as shown on the speedometer 4 46 Notice Spinning your wheels can destroy parts of your vehicle as well as the tires If you spin the wheels too fast while shifting your transmission back and forth you can destroy your transmission For more information about using tire chains on your vehicle see Tire Chains on page 5 78 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out First turn your steering wheel left and right That will clear the area around your front wheels If you have a four wheel drive vehicle shift into Four Wheel
158. System The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS uses radio and sensor technology to check tire pressure levels If your vehicle has this feature sensors are mounted on each tire and wheel assembly except the spare tire The TPM sensors monitor the air pressure in your vehicle s tires and transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle The TPMS is designed to alert the driver if a low tire pressure condition exists This system also allows the driver to check tire pressure levels using the Driver Information Center DIC When a low tire pressure condition is detected the TPMS displays the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message on the DIC along with a chime and at the same time illuminates the low tire pressure warning symbol For additional information and details about the DIC operation and displays see DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 51 and DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 You may notice during cooler weather conditions that the tire pressure monitor light located on the instrument panel cluster and the CHECK TIRE PRESSURE message will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you start to drive the vehicle This could be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and need to be inflated to the proper pressure Each tire including the spare if provided should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended by the vehicl
159. System Operation Do not use the Universal Home Remote with any garage door opener that does not have the stop and reverse feature This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1 1982 If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes please be sure to follow Steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your Universal Home Remote Transmitter Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the Universal Home Remote Because of the steps involved it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in the programming steps Keep the original hand held transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future Universal Home Remote programming It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle the programmed Universal Home Remote buttons should be erased for security purposes See Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons later in this section or for assistance see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming When programming a garage door it is advised to park outside of the garage It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency signal Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels 1 Press and hold down the two out
160. The exit ramp can be curved sometimes quite sharply The exit speed is usually posted Reduce your speed according to your speedometer not to your sense of motion After driving for any distance at higher speeds you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you are ready Try to be well rested If you must start when you are not fresh such as after a day s work do not plan to make too many miles that first part of the journey Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in Is your vehicle ready for a long trip If you keep it serviced and maintained it is ready to go If it needs service have it done before starting out Of course you will find experienced and able service experts in GM dealerships all across North America They will be ready and willing to help if you need it Here are some things you can check before a trip e Windshield Washer Fluid Is the reservoir full Are all windows clean inside and outside e Wiper Blades Are they in good shape e Fuel Engine Oil Other Fluids Have you checked all levels e Lamps Are they all working Are the lenses clean e Tires They are vitally important to a safe trouble free trip Is the tread good enough for long distance driving Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure e Weather Forecasts What is the weather outlook along your route Should you delay your trip a
161. The headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes and the horn will sound for 30 seconds then will turn off to save the battery power Remember the theft deterrent system won t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off Here s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident e If you don t want to activate the theft deterrent system the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed e Always unlock a door with a key or use the remote keyless entry transmitter Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm If you set off the alarm by accident unlock any door with the key You can also turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter The alarm won t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps 1 From inside the vehicle lower the drivers window and open the driver s door 2 Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open or with the remote keyless entry transmitter 3 Get out of the vehicle close the door and wait for the security light to go out 4 Then
162. Tires and Wheels If you add wheels or tires that are a different size than your original equipment wheels and tires this may affect the way your vehicle performs including its braking ride and handling characteristics stability and resistance to rollover Additionally if your vehicle has electronic systems such as antilock brakes traction control and electronic stability control the performance of these systems can be affected A CAUTION If you add different sized wheels your vehicle may not provide an acceptable level of performance and safety if tires not recommended for those wheels are selected You may increase the chance that you will crash and suffer serious injury Only use GM specific wheel and tire systems developed for your vehicle and have them properly installed by a GM certified technician See Buying New Tires on page 5 72 and Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 for additional information 5 74 Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width For example Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration which grades tires by treadwear traction and temperature performance This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
163. WIDGMS svirscaihortenieieteesdsiehied doses N 3 9 Windshield Rear Washer Wiper 0 006 3 10 Winter Driving sesir n uias nie deersess tinerea 4 42 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 143 Your Vehicle and the Environment 000 6 2
164. Y message will no longer be displayed on the DIC 3 59 STABILITRAK OFF The STABILITRAK OFF message will be displayed when you press the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds or when stability control has been automatically disabled The StabiliTrak button is located on the transmission shift handle To limit wheel spin and realize the full benefits of the stability enhancement system you should normally leave StabiliTrak on However you should turn StabiliTrak off if your vehicle gets stuck in sand mud ice or snow and you want to rock your vehicle to attempt to free it or if you are driving in extreme off road conditions and require more wheel spin See f Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 46 To turn the StabiliTrak system back on press the StabiliTrak button again There are several conditions that can cause this message to appear e The message may be displayed if the brake system warning light is on See Brake System Warning Light on page 3 39 e The message will be displayed if the vehicle is shifted into 4LO The message will turn off as soon as the conditions that caused the message to be displayed are no longer present 3 60 TIGHTEN FUEL CAP If the vehicle s fuel cap is not tightened properly this message may appear on the DIC and a chime will sound Fully reinstall the fuel cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fue
165. a new vehicle is delivered the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a key code number It will fit with either side up The key code number tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys Keep this number in a safe place If you lose your keys you ll be able to have new ones made easily using this number Your selling dealer should also have this number Notice f you ever lock your keys in your vehicle you may have to damage the vehicle to get in Be sure you have spare keys If you ever do get locked out of your vehicle call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 If your vehicle is equipped with the OnStar system with an active subscription and you lock your keys inside the vehicle OnStar may be able to send a command to unlock your vehicle See OnStar System on page 2 49 for more information Remote Keyless Entry System If the vehicle has the keyless entry system it operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission FCC Rules and with Industry Canada This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to
166. a vehicle on wet ice you will understand this The traction you can get in a curve depends on the condition of your tires and the road surface the angle at which the curve is banked and your speed While you are in a curve speed is the one factor you can control Suppose you are steering through a sharp curve Then you suddenly accelerate Both control systems steering and acceleration have to do their work where the tires meet the road Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too much of those places You can lose control What should you do if this ever happens Ease up on the accelerator pedal steer the vehicle the way you want it to go and slow down Speed limit signs near curves warn that you should adjust your speed Of course the posted speeds are based on good weather and road conditions Under less favorable conditions you will want to go slower If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve do it before you enter the curve while your front wheels are straight ahead Try to adjust your speed so you can drive through the curve Maintain a reasonable steady speed Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve and then accelerate gently into the straightaway Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking For example you com
167. a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play e The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down e The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again e There may have been a problem while burning the CD e The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem 3 80 Radio with CD MP3 MP3 bs 8 GIT Ao GLE AUDIO RO TURN AUTO AUTO EQ VOL cD SEEK BAND J aux INFO Type TRAF Base Radio Shown Bose Similar If your vehicle has the Bose audio system your vehicle will have six Bose amplified speakers Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following e Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming e Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies e Display messages from radio stations e Seek to stations with traffic announcements This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station ma
168. ace A CAUTION If you were to carry things on the adjustable panel when it is in the upper cargo cover position during a sudden vehicle movement or a crash those things could be thrown around in the vehicle You or others could be injured When it is in the upper position always secure any cargo on the floor beneath the panel cover Lower Position The panel can be stored in the lower position with either side up Insert the front corners of the panel into the lower guides and slide the panel forward Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in place Notice Loading objects that weigh over 200 Ibs 90 kg onto the panel may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not load heavy objects on the panel 2 59 Vertical Position Plastic grocery bags can be attached to the hooks on the panel Insert the front corners of the panel into the vertical guides behind the seatbacks and slide the panel down Notice If you use the panel as a barrier for large objects in the cargo area while the seatbacks are folded down the panel may be damaged Do not use the panel as a barrier between large objects in the rear cargo area and the seating area 2 60 Rear Floor Storage Lid A CAUTION If any removable convenience item is not secured properly it can move around in a collision or sudden stop People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to secure any such item properly Your ve
169. aching a Hill When you approach a hill you need to decide if it is one of those hills that is just too steep to climb descend or cross Steepness can be hard to judge On a very small hill for example there may be a smooth constant incline with only a small change in elevation where you can easily see all the way to the top 4 24 On a large hill the incline may get steeper as you near the top but you may not see this because the crest of the hill is hidden by bushes grass or shrubs Here are some other things to consider as you approach a hill e Is there a constant incline or does the hill get sharply steeper in places e Is there good traction on the hillside or will the surface cause tire slipping e Is there a straight path up or down the hill so you will not have to make turning maneuvers e Are there obstructions on the hill that can block your path such as boulders trees logs or ruts e What is beyond the hill Is there a cliff an embankment a drop off a fence Get out and walk the hill if you do not know It is the smart way to find out e Is the hill simply too rough Steep hills often have ruts gullies troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of erosion Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill you need to take some special steps e Use a low gear and get a firm grip on the steering wheel e Get a smooth start up the hill
170. adults but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide Always secure children properly in your vehicle To read how see Older Children on page 1 31 or Infants and Young Children on page 1 34 There is an airbag readiness light on the e instrument panel cluster A which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more information Where Are the Airbags The driver s airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel 1 57 The right front passenger s airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger s side 1 58 If your vehicle has a roof mounted airbag for the driver and the person seated directly behind the driver it is located in the ceiling above the side windows If your vehicle has a roof mounted airbag for the right front passenger and the person directly behind that passenger it is located in the ceiling above the side windows A CAUTION If something is between an occupant and an airbag the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear Do not put anything between a
171. affect windshield washer performance Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle Fuel The 8th digit of your vehicle identification number VIN shows the code letter or number that identifies your engine You will find the VIN at the top left of the instrument panel See Vehicle Identification Number VIN on page 5 107 Gasoline Octane If your vehicle has the 4 2L L6 engine VIN Code S or the 5 3L V8 engine VIN Code M use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 87 or higher If the octane rating is less than 87 you may notice an audible knocking noise when you drive commonly referred to as spark knock If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible If you are using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service If your vehicle has the 6 0L V8 engine VIN Code H use premium unleaded gasoline with a posted octane rating of 91 or higher You may also use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher but your vehicle s acceleration may be slightly reduced and you may notice a slight audible knocking noise commonly referred to as spark knock If the octane is less than 87 you may notice a heavy knocking noise when you drive If this occurs use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible Otherwise you might damage your engine If you are using gasoline rated at 87 o
172. airs would not be covered by your warranty Never drive a vehicle equipped with aluminum or chrome plated wheels through an automatic car wash that uses silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes Do not take the vehicle through an automatic car wash that has silicone carbide tire cleaning brushes These brushes can also damage the surface of these wheels 5 104 Tires To clean the tires use a stiff brush with tire cleaner Notice Using petroleum based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage the paint finish and or tires When applying a tire dressing always wipe off any overspray from all painted surfaces on your vehicle Sheet Metal Damage If the vehicle is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement make sure the body repair shop applies anti corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to restore corrosion protection Original manufacturer replacement parts will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty Finish Damage Any stone chips fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away Bare metal will corrode quickly and may develop into major repair expense Minor chips and scratches can be repaired with touch up materials available from your GM dealer Larger areas of finish damage can be corrected in your GM dealer s body and paint shop Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underb
173. ake If the engine is still running shift the transmission to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill in REVERSE R If the engine has stopped running you will need to restart it With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied shift the transmission to PARK P and restart the engine Then shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back down the hill as straight as possible in REVERSE R 4 26 As you are backing down the hill put your left hand on the steering wheel at the 12 o clock position This way you will be able to tell if the wheels are straight and maneuver as you back down It is best that you back down the hill with the wheels straight rather than in the left or right direction Turning the wheel too far to the left or right will increase the possibility of a rollover 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 shifting into NEUTRAL N to rev up the engine and regain forward momentum This will not work Your vehicle will roll backwards very quickly and you could go out of control Instead apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle Then apply the parking brake Shift to REVERSE R release the parking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall
174. al Required Services cont d 25 000 Service and Miles Kilometers Inspect engine accessory drive belt An Emission Control Service See footnote I Maintenance Footnotes a Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition Inspect other brake parts including calipers parking brake etc b Visually inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts or signs of wear Inspect power steering lines and hoses for proper hook up binding leaks cracks chafing etc 150 000 50 000 75 000 100 000 125 000 41 500 83000 125 000 166 000 207 500 240 000 Engine cooling system service or every five years whichever occurs first An Emission Control Service See footnote i c Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked swollen or deteriorated Inspect all pipes fittings and clamps replace with genuine GM parts as needed To help ensure proper operation a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is recommended at least once a year d Visually inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking Replace wiper blades that appear worn or damaged or that streak or miss areas of the windshield e Make sure the safety belt reminder light
175. al equipment that you have on your vehicle and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry See Weight of the Trailer Tongue later in this section for more information 2WD TrailBlazer L6 Engine 4WD TrailBlazer L6 Engine 6 200 Ibs 2 812 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 990 kg 6 300 Ibs 2 585 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 990 kg AWD Trai Blazer V8 Engine 6 800 Ibs 3 084 kg 11 500 Ibs 5 216 kg 6 100 Ibs 2 767 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 990 kg AWD TrailBlazer VE Engine 6 600 Ibs 2 994 kg 11 500 Ibs 5 216 kg Axle Ratio Max Trailer Wt GCWR 3 42 2WD TrailBlazer EXT L6 Engine 3 73 4 10 3 42 4WD TrailBlazer EXT L6 Engine 3 73 4 10 5 000 Ibs 2 268 kg 6 000 Ibs 2 722 kg 5 800 Ibs 2 631 kg 5 900 Ibs 2 676 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 990 kg Boney OANA EAT ye EDU 6 800 Ibs 3 084 kg 12 500 Ibs 5 670 kg 5 700 Ibs 2 585 kg 11 000 Ibs 4 990 kg SO AURAR EAT Enang 6 500 Ibs 2 948 kg 12 500 Ibs 5 670 kg 2WD TrailBlazer SS 4 10 6 0 L V8 Engine 6 800 Ibs 3 084 kg 11 500 Ibs 5 216 kg 6 0L V8 Engines 6 600 Ibs 2 994 kg 11 500 Ibs 5 216 kg The Gross Combination Weight Rating GCWR is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers cargo equipment and conversion The GCWR for your vehicle should not be exceeded TrailBlazer SS models with the 6 0L engine require Performance Sport Package B4U 4 62 You can ask your dealer for our traileri
176. al law requires that the top tether be attached or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached There is no place to attach the top tether in this position Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat See Where to Put the Restraint on page 1 40 for additional information Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System A CAUTION If a LATCH type child restraint is not attached to anchors the restraint will not be able to protect the child correctly In a crash the child could be seriously injured or killed Make sure that a LATCH type child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual 1 46 A CAUTION Each top tether anchor and lower anchor in the vehicle is designed to hold only one child restraint Attaching more than one child restraint to a single anchor could cause the anchor or attachment to come loose or even break during a crash A child or others could be injured if this happens To help prevent injury to people and damage to your vehicle attach only one child restraint per anchor 1 Attach and tighten the lower attachments to the lower anchors If the child restraint does not have lower attachments or the desired
177. ality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off lt voL gt Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob until the display flashes The selected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more volume compensa
178. am mode do the following 1 Begin with the ignition off Then pull the turn signal multifunction lever toward you and hold it there while you perform the next step 2 Turn the key to RUN and LOCK twice Then with the key in LOCK release the turn signal multifunction lever Once you do this you will hear the lock switch lock and unlock the horn will chirp twice and a 30 second program timer will begin 3 You are now ready to program the automatic door locks Select one of the two programming options listed previously and press the lock side of the power door lock switch to cycle through the lock options You will have 30 seconds to begin programming If you exceed the 30 second limit the locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you have left the program mode If this occurs repeat the procedure beginning with Step 1 to re enter the programming mode You can exit the program mode any time by turning the ignition to RUN The locks will automatically lock and unlock and the horn will chirp twice to indicate that you are leaving the program mode If the lock unlock switches are not pressed while in the programming mode the current auto lock unlock setting will not be modified See your dealer for more information Programmable Unlocking Feature The following is the list of available programming options Mode 1 Driver s door unlocks when the transmission is shifted into PAR
179. amps knob to extend it Turn the knob to adjust the instrument panel lights Turn the knob all the way up to turn on the interior lamps Press the knob back into its stored position when you re not using it Dome Lamps The dome lamps will come on when you open a door unless the dome lamp override is pressed in Dome Lamp Override The dome override button is located below the exterior lamps knob GA To turn the dome lamps off press the button The dome lamps will remain off when a door is open This will override the illuminated entry feature unless you use your keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle To return the lamps to automatic operation press the button again The dome lamps will come on when you open a door Entry Lighting Your vehicle is equipped with entry lighting When any door is opened the dome lamps will come on as long as the dome override lamp override button is not pressed in When all the doors are closed the lamps will stay on for a short period of time and will then turn off automatically If you use your remote keyless entry transmitter to unlock the vehicle the interior lights will come on for a short time whether or not the dome lamp override is on Exit Lighting With exit lighting the interior lamps will come on when you remove the key from the ignition If the dome override is on these lights will stay on for a short period of time and then will go out Reading Lamps T
180. an help prevent this from happening There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle You can use the remote keyless entry transmitter You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside You can lock or unlock the door from the inside by sliding the manual lever forward or rearward When the door is unlocked you can see a red area on the lever The manual lever on each door works only that door s lock Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on the driver s and front passenger s door armrests Press the lock symbol to lock all of the doors To unlock the doors press the other side of the switch Delayed Locking This feature delays the locking of the doors and the liftgate when using the power lock or the remote keyless entry system The first press of the power door lock switch or lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter with the driver s door open will activate the delay locking A chime will sound All doors and the liftgate can be reopened for up to five seconds from the time the last door is closed Five seconds after the last door is closed all the doors will lock You can lock the doors immediately by using the power door lock switch or by pressing the lock button on the optional remote keyless entry transmitter a second time If the key is inserted in the ignition this feature will not lock the doors See Lockout Protection on page 2 12 You
181. an SECOND 2 You can use it on very steep hills or in deep snow or mud If the selector lever is put in FIRST 1 while the vehicle is moving forward the transmission will not shift into first gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough Notice Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission If you are stuck do not spin the tires When stopping on a hill use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place Four Wheel Drive If your vehicle has four wheel drive the engine s driving power can be sent to all four wheels for extra traction To get the most satisfaction out of four wheel drive you must be familiar with its operation Read the part that follows before using four wheel drive You should use Two Wheel High for most normal driving conditions Notice Driving on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for an extended period of time may cause premature wear on your vehicle s powertrain Do not drive on clean dry pavement in Four Wheel Drive High or Four Wheel Drive Low for extended periods of time Automatic Transfer Case Your vehicle will have one of the following transfer case knobs O O AUTO 4t If your vehicle has four wheel drive the transfer case knob is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel Use this knob to shift into and out of four wheel drive 2HI 2 t Two W
182. ance Schedule 0 ceeeeeeeeneees 6 2 Owner Checks and Services 6 9 IMMOCUCHION Seo s05 ica oeewpnereeteddacmdhael sibdeues dan sek deacons 6 2 At Each Fuel Pill onic ccccctb acecnag etedise cdietestickdens 6 9 Maintenance Requirements seeeeeeeee ee 6 2 At Least Once a Month ceeeeeeeeeeeeeee eens 6 9 Your Vehicle and the Environment 6 2 At Least Once a Year aseeseen 6 10 Using the Maintenance Schedule 0 6 2 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 6 12 Scheduled Maintenance ceeeeeeeeeneeeeeneees 6 4 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts 6 15 Additional Required Services c eeeeeee eee 6 6 Maintenance Record eceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 6 16 Maintenance Footnotes cceeeeeeeeeeeee eee ees 6 7 6 1 Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as recommended Protection Plan Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan The Plan supplements your new vehicle warranties See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer for details Maintenance Requirements Notice Maintenance intervals checks inspections replacement parts and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good working condition Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may n
183. and emissions system See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood A CAUTION Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in your vehicle Static electricity discharge from the container can ignite the gasoline vapor You can be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this occurs To help avoid injury to you and others A CAUTION Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids like fuel oil coolant brake fluid windshield washer and other fluids and plastic or rubber You or others could be burned Be careful not to drop or spill things that will burn onto a hot engine e Dispense gasoline only into approved containers Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle in a vehicle s trunk pickup bed or on any surface other than the ground Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the inside of the fill opening before operating the nozzle Contact should be maintained until the filling is complete e Do not smoke while pumping gasoline Hood Release 1 To open the hood first pull the handle with this symbol on it It is located inside the vehicle under the instrument panel on the driver s side 2 Then go to the front of the vehicle and release the secondary hood release 3 Lift the hood release the prop rod from its retainer and put the prop rod into the slot in the hood
184. and try to maintain your speed Do not use more power than you need because you do not want the wheels to start spinning or sliding e Try to drive straight up the hill if at all possible If the path twists and turns you might want to find another route A CAUTION Turning or driving across steep hills can be dangerous You could lose traction slide sideways and possibly roll over You could be seriously injured or killed When driving up hills always try to go straight up Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill e Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to approaching traffic on trails or hills Sound the horn as you approach the top of the hill to let opposing traffic know you are there Use your headlamps even during the day They make you more visible to oncoming traffic A CAUTION Driving to the top crest of a hill at full speed can cause an accident There could be a drop off embankment cliff or even another vehicle You could be seriously injured or killed As you near the top of a hill slow down and stay alert 4 25 Q What should do if my vehicle stalls A or is about to stall and cannot make it up the hill If this happens there are some things you should do and there are some things you must not do First here is what you should do Push the brake pedal to stop the vehicle and keep it from rolling backwards Also apply the parking br
185. ank or even a river bottom with large rocks 4 27 If you decide you can go down a hill safely then try to Q Are there some things should not do when keep your vehicle headed straight down and use a driving down a hill low gear This way engine drag can help the brakes and they will not have to do all the work Descend slowly A Yes These are important because if you ignore keeping your vehicle under control at all times them you could lose control and have a serious accident s e When driving downhill avoid turns that take you A CAUTION across the incline of the hill A hill that is not too steep to drive down may be too steep to drive Heavy braking when going down a hill can across You could roll over if you do not drive cause your brakes to overheat and fade This straight down could cause loss of control and a serious e Never go downhill with the transmission in accident Apply the brakes lightly when NEUTRAL N This is called free wheeling descending a hill and use a low gear to keep The brakes will have to do all the work and could vehicle speed under control overheat and fade Q Am likely to stall when going downhill It is much more likely to happen going uphill But if it happens going downhill here is what to do 1 Stop your vehicle by applying the regular brakes Apply the parking brake 2 Shift to PARK P and while still braking restart the engine 3 Shift back to a low gear release t
186. ansmitter works it s probably time to change the battery The Driver Information Center DIC will display a KEY FOB BATTERY LOW message when the transmitter battery is low Notice When replacing the battery use care not to touch any of the circuitry Static from your body transferred to these surfaces may damage the transmitter To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following 1 Insert a thin coin in the slot between the covers of the transmitter housing Gently pry the transmitter apart 2 Remove and replace the battery with a three volt CR2032 or equivalent battery 3 Align the covers and snap them together 4 Check the operation of the transmitter Doors and Locks Door Locks A CAUTION Unlocked doors can be dangerous e Passengers especially children can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving vehicle When a door is locked the handle will not open it You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are not locked So wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you drive Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be unable to get out A child can be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle Locking your doors c
187. antnee igeensnaeater F a E ee ee 314 safety Belt Reminder LIME 333 Ean A AA SyS sredis aoniasiseii a Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light 3 33 Instrument Panel Brightness 3 16 Airbag Readiness Light 0 0eeeeeeeees 3 34 Dome Lamps oos oca 3e Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 3 35 Dome Lamp Override cceeeeeeeeeeeeeneee ees 3 17 Charging System Light cee 3 37 3 1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Voltmeter Gage cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee trees 3 38 Brake System Warning Light ceeeeeees 3 39 Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light 3 40 Low Tire Pressure Warning Light SS Model 3 40 StabiliTrak Service Light ccccccceceeeee 3 41 StabiliTrak Indicator Light cccccceceeeee 3 41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage 6 5 3 42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp eeeeeeeeeees 3 42 Oil Pressure Gage ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee teens 3 45 Change Engine Oil Light eeeeeeeeee eee 3 46 Securty Light siccctccekdescs iansge inaasar 3 46 Cruise Control Light seis ssssrdacsiesassiiion aniisi 3 47 Reduced Engine Power Light e 3 47 Highbeam On Light srseaiiiieimaseiricsipecnasese 3 47 Service All Wheel Drive Light SS Model 3 48 Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light 3 48 Check Gages Warning Light eeeeeeeeeee 3 49 Gate Ajar Light binimet nineni
188. arther away from you than it really is e Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time on two lane roads Reconsider before passing the next vehicle e Do not overtake a slowly moving vehicle too rapidly Even though the brake lamps are not flashing it may be slowing down or starting to turn e If you are being passed make it easy for the following driver to get ahead of you Perhaps you can ease a little to the right Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems brakes steering and acceleration do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what the driver has asked In any emergency do not give up Keep trying to steer and constantly seek an escape route or area of less danger Skidding In a skid a driver can lose control of the vehicle Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions and by not overdriving those conditions But skids are always possible The three types of skids correspond to your vehicle s three control systems In the braking skid your wheels are not rolling In the steering or cornering skid too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires to slip and lose cornering force And in the acceleration skid too much throttle causes the driving wheels to spin A cornering skid is best handled by easing your foot off the accelerator pedal If your vehicle star
189. ary A change engine oil light will come on or if your vehicle has a Driver Information Center DIC a CHANGE ENGINE OIL message will come See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3 46 or DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 Change your oil as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the oil life system may not indicate that an oil change is necessary for over a year However the engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your dealer has GM trained people who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system It is also important to check the oil regularly and keep it at the proper level If the system is ever reset accidentally you must change your oil at 3 000 miles 5 000 km since the last oil change Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed 5 23 How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change your engine oil and filter based on vehicle use Anytime your oil is changed reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required If a situation occurs where you change your oil prior to a change engine oil light or CHANGE ENGINE OIL message being turned on reset the system To reset the Engine Oil Life System do the following 1 Turn the ignition key to RUN with the engine off 2 Fu
190. ass surfaces on your vehicle you could scratch the glass and or cause damage to the rear window defogger When cleaning the glass on your vehicle use only a soft cloth and glass cleaner Many cleaners contain solvents that may become concentrated in your vehicle s breathing space Before using cleaners read and adhere to all safety instructions on the label While cleaning your vehicle s interior maintain adequate ventilation by opening your vehicle s doors and windows Dust may be removed from small buttons and knobs using a small brush with soft bristles Your GM dealer has a product for cleaning your vehicle s glass Should it become necessary you can also obtain a product from your GM dealer to remove odors from your vehicle s upholstery Do not clean your vehicle using the following cleaners or techniques e Never use a knife or any other sharp object to remove a soil from any interior surface e Never use a stiff brush It can cause damage to your vehicle s interior surfaces e Never apply heavy pressure or rub aggressively with a cleaning cloth Use of heavy pressure can damage your interior and does not improve the effectiveness of soil removal e Use only mild neutral pH soaps Avoid laundry detergents or dishwashing soaps with degreasers Using too much soap will leave a residue that leaves streaks and attracts dirt For liquid cleaners about 20 drops per gallon 3 78 L of water is a good guide
191. ate In an impact of sufficient severity the airbag sensing system detects that the vehicle is in a crash In the case of a rollover capable roof mounted side impact airbag the sensing system detects that the vehicle is about to roll over The sensing system triggers a release of gas from the inflator which inflates the airbag The inflator airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel and in the instrument panel in front of the right front passenger For vehicles with roof mounted side impact airbags the airbag modules are located in the ceiling of the vehicle near the side windows 1 61 How Does an Airbag Restrain In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel In moderate to severe side collisions even belted occupants can contact the inside of the vehicle The airbag supplements the protection provided by safety belts Airbags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant s upper body stopping the occupant more gradually But the frontal airbags would not help you in many types of collisions including rollovers rear impacts and many side impacts primarily because an occupant s motion is not toward the airbag Roof mounted side impact airbags would not help you in many types of collisions including many frontal or near frontal collisions and rear impacts pri
192. atisfaction the following steps should be taken STEP ONE Discuss your concern with a member of dealership management Normally concerns can be quickly resolved at that level If the matter has already been reviewed with the sales service or parts manager contact the owner of the dealership or the general manager STEP TWO If after contacting a member of dealership management it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1 800 222 1020 In Canada contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre by calling 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French 7 2 We encourage you to call the toll free number in order to give your inquiry prompt attention Please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative e Vehicle Identification Number VIN This is available from the vehicle registration or title or the plate at the top left of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield e Dealership name and location e Vehicle delivery date and present mileage kilometers When contacting Chevrolet please remember that your concern will likely be resolved at a dealer s facility That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern STEP THREE Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new veh
193. aused by a magnetic antenna mount magnetic note pad holder or a similar magnetic item e The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly In order to calibrate CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows If CAL is not displayed push the on off button for approximately 12 seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Passenger Airbag Indicator The vehicle may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an airbag symbol in Canada when the passenger airbag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming rearview mirror with a compass Mirror Operation When turned on this mirror automatically dims to the proper level to minimize glare from any headlamps behind you after dark Q On Off This is the on off button for the automatic dimming feature and compass Press the far left button
194. aximum power You can only drive for a short time with the reading in either warning zone If you must drive turn off all unnecessary accessories Readings in either warning zone indicate a possible problem in the electrical system Have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Brake System Warning Light When the ignition is on the brake system warning light will come on when you set your parking brake The light will stay on if your parking brake doesn t release fully If it stays on after your parking brake is fully released it means you have a brake problem A chime may also sound when the light comes on Your vehicle s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts If one part isn t working the other part can still work and stop you For good braking though you need both parts working well If the warning light comes on there could be a brake problem Have your brake system inspected right away Canada United States This light should come on briefly when you turn the ignition key to RUN If it doesn t come on then have it fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there s a problem If the light comes on while you are driving pull off the road and stop carefully You may notice that the pedal is harder to push Or the pedal may go closer to the floor It may take longer to stop If the light is still on have the vehicle towed for service See Towing Your Vehicle on page 4 53 A CAUTION
195. axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle StabiliTrak System Your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak Electronic Stability Control ESC which combines antilock brake traction and stability control systems and helps the driver maintain directional control of the vehicle in most driving conditions Traction control activates when the controller senses wheel spin StabiliTrak will selectively apply the brakes and reduce engine torque to help regain traction Stability control activates when the controller senses a discrepancy between your intended path and the direction the vehicle is travelling StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure at any one of the vehicle s brakes to help guide the vehicle in the direction which you are steering When you first start your vehicle and begin to drive away the system performs several diagnostic checks to insure there are no problems You may hear or feel the system working This is normal and does not mean there is a problem with your vehicle If driving conditions delay system initialization the STABILITRAK NOT READY message may be displayed If this is the case your vehicle does not need servicing For more information on the stability messages see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 When the StabiliTrak system is both on and actively controlli
196. ay of the DVD or CD The parental control When the DVD is playing press the pause button then all A a L press the fast forward button The DVD will continue indicator light will flash playing in a slow play mode To cancel slow play mode Disc will not play The system might be off press the play pause button The parental control button might have been B Next Track Chapter Press this button to advance turned ae The power to the beginning of the next track or chapter This indicator light will flash button may not work when the DVD is playing the The system might be in copyright information or the previews auxiliary mode The disc is upside down Battery Replacement or is not compatible ee The picture does not Check the display To chang the batteries 20 ane following fill the screen There are mode settings in the 1 Remove the battery compartment door located on black borders on the top display menu the bottom of the remote control een on both nee sides or it looks 2 Replace the two AA batteries in the compartment stretched out Make sure that they are installed correctly using The di i ae e disc was ejected but The disc is being stored the diagram on the inside of the battery it was pulled back into in the DVD player Press compartment the DVD player the eject button again to 3 Close the battery door securely eject the disc If the remote control is to be stored for a long period of time remove the bat
197. ayed TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton to go to the next track TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward through the CD 3 107 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly reverse within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 17 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 4 FWD Forward Press and hold this pushbutton to quickly advance within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to advance at six times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to advance at 17 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display 6 RDM Random Press this pushbutton to hear the tracks in random rather than sequential order RDM ON will appear on the display RDM and the track number will appear on the display when each track starts to play Press this pushbutton again to turn off random play
198. back of the seatback 5 Fold the panel if equipped located on the back of the seatback to make a continuous surface to the second row folded seat Safety Belts A CAUTION Safety Belts They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts A CAUTION Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a Safety belt properly If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt your injuries can be much worse You can hit It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area inside or outside of a vehicle In a collision people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 3 33 In most states and in all Canadian provinces the law says to wear safety belts Here is why They work things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it You can be seriously injured or killed In the same crash you might not be if you are buckled up Always fasten your safety belt and check that your passengers belts are fastened properly too You never know if you will be in a crash If you do have a c
199. battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 7 Do not let the other end touch metal Connect it to the positive terminal of the good battery Use a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one 5 47 8 Now connect the black negative cable to the 9 Connect the other end of the negative cable to negative terminal of the good battery Use a the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one the dead battery Do not let the other end touch anything until the next 10 Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run step The other end of the negative cable does the engine for a while not go to the dead battery It goes to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to the remote negative terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery Your vehicle has a remote negative terminal marked GND for this purpose 11 Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery If it will not start after a few tries it probably needs service Notice If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order electrical shorting may occur and damage the vehicle The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always connect and remove the jumper cables in the correct GA merd A si that i cables do not touch Gz each other or other metal mG yy om JD Dy i Livy SD Hm EO io DIN
200. been blinded Use a flashlight if you need more light Be sure the battery has enough water You do not need to add water to the battery installed in your new vehicle But if a battery has filler caps be sure the right amount of fluid is there If it is low add water to take care of that first If you do not explosive gas could be present Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you Do not get it on you If you accidentally get it in your eyes or on your skin flush the place with water and get medical help immediately A CAUTION Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you badly Keep your hands away from moving parts once the engine is running 5 Check that the jumper cables do not have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too Before you connect the cables here are some basic things you should know Positive will go to positive or to a remote positive terminal if the vehicle has one Negative will go to a heavy unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative terminal if the vehicle has one Do not connect positive to negative or you will get a short that would damage the battery and maybe other parts too And do not connect the negative cable to the negative terminal on the dead battery because this can cause sparks 6 Connect the red positive cable to the positive terminal of the dead
201. blocks at the front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed That would be the tire on the other side at the opposite end of the vehicle When your vehicle has a flat tire use the following example as a guide to assist you in the placement of wheel blocks FS a The following information will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire 5 81 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Extended Model Regular Model The jacking equipment you will need is stored under the rear seat regular model or in the left rear quarter panel storage compartment extended model To release the jack from its holder turn the knob on the jack counterclockwise to lower the jack head See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 8 for more information 5 82 The following instructions explain how to remove the underbody mounted spare underneath your vehicle Notice If you remove or restow a tire from to the storage position under the vehicle when it is supported by a jack you could damage the tire and or your vehicle Always remove or restow a tire when the vehicle is on the ground 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 for more information 2 Attach the wheel wrench A to the extension C The tools you will be using include the wheel wrench A wheel blocks B extension s socket end C handle jack end D and jack E The e
202. c Equalization Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical Selecting CUSTOM or adjusting the tone controls returns the EQ to the manual mode The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the AUTO EQ settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust the balance or fade to the middle position while it is displayed push the AUDIO knob and hold it until the radio produces one beep The balance or fade will be adjusted to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press the TYPE b
203. ce And be especially careful when you pass another vehicle Allow yourself more clear room ahead and be prepared to have your view restricted by road spray Have good tires with proper tread depth See Tires on page 5 57 City Driving Aw gt g ore A yA yaa AIGA ZMK S jo Ttr Tis One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them You will want to watch out for what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving Freeway Driving e Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip e Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most large cities You will save time and energy See Freeway Driving on page 4 37 e Treat a green light as a warning signal A traffic light is there because the corner is busy enough to need it When a light turns green and just before you start to move check both ways for vehicles that have not cleared the intersection or may be running the red light Mile for mile freeways also called thruways parkways expressways turnpikes or superhighways are the safe
204. ce must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The Tire Pressure Monitor System TPMS operates on a radio frequency and complies with RSS 210 of Industry and Science Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment 5 70 Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5 000 to 8 000 miles 8 000 to 13 000 km Any time you notice unusual wear rotate your tires as soon as possible and check wheel alignment Also check for damaged tires or wheels See When It Is Time for New Tires on page 5 72 and Wheel Replacement on page 5 76 for more information Make sure the spare tire is stored securely Push pull and then try to rotate or turn the tire If it moves use the wheel wrench to tighten the cable For information on storing or removing the spare tire see Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 The purpose of regular rotation is to achieve more uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle The first rotation is the most important See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 When rotating your tires always use the correct rotation pattern shown here
205. cept for one thing If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way you will engage the child restraint locking feature If this happens just let the belt go back all the way and start again Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts Lap Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap shoulder belts Here is how to wear one properly 1 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 1 25 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way it will lock If it does let it go back all the way and start again If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 3 To make the lap part tight pull up o
206. ces may permanently change the appearance and feel of your interior and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Some commercial products may increase gloss on your instrument panel The increase in gloss may cause annoying reflections in the windshield and even make it difficult to see through the windshield under certain conditions Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry A CAUTION Do not bleach or dye safety belts If you do it may severely weaken them In a crash they might not be able to provide adequate protection Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer seal better and not stick or squeak Apply silicone grease with a clean cloth During very cold damp weather frequent application may be required See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Washing Your Vehicle The paint finish on the vehicle provides beauty depth of color gloss retention and durability The best way to preserve the vehicle s finish is to keep it clean by washing it often with lukewarm or cold water Do not wash the vehicle in the direct rays of the sun Use a car washing soap Do not use strong soaps or chemical detergents Be sure to rinse the
207. channel CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned available Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Info Artist Name Feature not No artist information is available at this time on this channel available The system is working properly No Info Song Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly 3 116 XM Radio Messages cont d Radio Display No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly No Info No Text Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel The system is working properly Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category the chosen category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the channel 0 XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio I
208. city Weight A for Example 1 1 000 Ibs 453 kg 300 Ibs 136 kg Example 2 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 1 000 Ibs 453 kg Subtract Occupant 750 Ibs 136 kg 250 Ibs 113 kg Weight 150 lbs 68 kg x 5 Available Cargo 4 50 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 3 1 000 Ibs 453 kg Subtract Occupant Weight 200 Ibs 1000 Ibs 453 kg 0 Ibs 0 kg 91 kg x5 C Available Cargo Weight Refer to your vehicle s tire and loading information label for specific information about your vehicle s capacity weight and seating positions The combined weight of the driver passengers and cargo should never exceed your vehicle s capacity weight Your vehicle may have an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload your vehicle See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 58 for additional information Certification Tire Label GAWR FRT GAWR RR COLD TIRE PRESSURE a a SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION A vehicle specific Certification Tire label is found on the rear edge of the driver s door The label shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and the inflation pressures needed to obtain the gross weight capacity of your vehicle This is called Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle all occupants fuel cargo a
209. crews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate gently Try not to break the fragile traction If you accelerate too fast the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more Your Anti Lock Brake System ABS improves your vehicle s stability when you make a hard stop on a slippery road Even though you have ABS you will want to begin stopping sooner than you would on dry pavement See Anti Lock Brake System ABS on page 4 7 e Allow greater following distance on any slippery road e Watch for slippery spots The road might be fine until you hit a spot that is covered with ice On an otherwise clear road ice patches may appear in shaded areas where the sun cannot reach such as around clumps of trees behind buildings or under bridges Sometimes the surface of a curve or an overpass may remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear If you see a patch of ice ahead of you brake before you are on it Try not to brake while you are actually on the ice and avoid sudden steering maneuvers 4 43 If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If you are stopped by heavy snow you could be in a serious situation You should probably stay with your vehicle unless you know for sure that you are near help and you can hike through the snow Here are some things to do to summon help and keep yourself and your passengers safe e Turn o
210. ctane or higher and you hear heavy knocking your engine needs service Gasoline Specifications At a minimum gasoline should meet ASTM specification D 4814 in the United States or CAN CGSB 3 5 in Canada Some gasolines may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl MMT General Motors recommends against the use of gasolines containing MMT See Additives on page 5 6 for additional information California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emissions Standards it is designed to operate on fuels that meet California specifications See the underhood emission control label If this fuel is not available in states adopting California emissions standards your vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting federal specifications but emission control system performance may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on and your vehicle may fail a smog check test See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis If it is determined that the condition is caused by the type of fuel used repairs may not be covered by your warranty Additives To provide cleaner air all gasolines in the United States are now required to contain additives that will help prevent engine and fuel system deposits from forming allowing your emission control system to work properly In most cases you should not have t
211. cted band 3 112 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return for that pushbutton 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following 1 Tune to the preset station 2 Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select the equalization setting Once the equalization no longer appears on the display the equalization will be set for that preset station Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID without Bose or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position pus
212. d Vehicle Personalization In addition to the following features your vehicle may also have features that can be programmed through the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 61 for more information Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature the controls for the memory function are located on the driver s door These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver s seating position both outside mirror positions and the adjustable pedals if equipped The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers To store the memory settings do the following 1 Adjust the driver s seat including the seatback recliner and lumbar both of the outside mirrors and the adjustable pedals if equipped to the desired position 2 Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button To recall the memory settings press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK P A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls 2 63 Easy Exit Seat The control for the easy exit seat function i
213. d mark For vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines the level should be at the FULL mark If necessary add only enough fluid to bring the level up to the mark What to Use To determine what kind of fluid to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Always use the proper fluid Failure to use the proper fluid can cause leaks and damage hoses and seals 5 39 Windshield Washer Fluid Notice e When using concentrated washer fluid follow What to Use the manufacturer s instructions for adding When you need windshield washer fluid be sure to watch read the manufacturer s instructions before use If you e Do not mix water with ready to use washer fluid will be operating your vehicle in an area where the Water can cause the solution to freeze and temperature may fall below freezing use a fluid that has damage your washer fluid tank and other parts sufficient protection against freezing of the washer system Also water does not clean as well as washer fluid e Fill your washer fluid tank only three quarters full when it is very cold This allows for expansion if freezing occurs which could damage the tank if it is completely full Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it Add washer fluid until the tank is full See Engine e Do not use engine coolant antifreeze in your Compartment Overview on windshield washer It can damage your washer page 5 12 for reservoir system and paint
214. d relinks to the driver s side temperature setting if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours Automatic Operation AUTO Automatic When automatic operation is active the system will control the inside temperature the air delivery mode and the fan speed Use the steps below to place the entire system in automatic mode 1 Press the AUTO button When AUTO is selected the air conditioning operation and air inlet mode will be automatically controlled The air conditioning compressor will run when the outside temperature is over approximately 40 F 4 C The air inlet will normally be set to outside air If it s hot outside the air inlet will automatically switch to recirculate inside air to help quickly cool down your vehicle 2 Set the drivers and passenger s temperature To find your comfort setting start with a 72 F 22 C temperature setting and allow about 20 minutes for the system to regulate Turn the driver s or passenger s side temperature knob to adjust the temperature setting as necessary If you choose the temperature setting of 60 F 15 C the system will remain at the maximum cooling setting If you choose the temperature setting of 90 F 32 C the system will remain at the maximum heat setting Choosing either maximum setting may not cause the vehicle to heat or cool any faster 3 23 Manual Operation To change the current setting select one of the following A V Fan Th
215. damage the wheel To avoid this always stow the wheel properly with the valve stem pointing up and have the wheel repaired as soon as possible Follow this diagram to store the underbody mounted 3 Ensure the valve stem is pointed up and to spare tire the rear Then pull the retainer D through the wheel A Wheel Wrench B Hoist Shaft 4 Pull the retainer D through the wee C Extension s 5 Put the socket end of the extension C ona 45 degree angle downward through the hole D Retainer just above the rear bumper and into the hoist E Spare or Flat Tire shaft B Valve Stem 6 Raise the tire fully against the underside of the Pointed Up vehicle Continue turning the wheel wrench A clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice This indicates that the tire is secure and the cable is tight The spare tire hoist cannot be overtightened 1 Put the tire E on the ground at the rear of the vehicle 2 Remove the hubcap if equipped from the flat tire by tapping the backside of the hubcap with the wheel wrench A Store in a safe location until the flat tire is repaired Once the tire is repaired replace the hubcap 5 95 7 Make sure the tire is stored securely Push pull A and then try to turn B the tire If the tire moves use the wheel wrench and socket end of the extension to tighten the cable 8 Return the equipment to the proper location in the vehicle as shown next 5 96
216. damaged in sharp turns Make sure there is ample room when turning to avoid contact between the trailer and the bumper 4 66 If you will be pulling a trailer that when loaded will weigh more than 4 000 Ibs 1 814 kg be sure to use a properly mounted weight distributing hitch and sway control of the proper size This equipment is very important for proper vehicle loading and good handling when driving Always use a sway control if the trailer will weigh more than these limits You can ask a hitch dealer about sway controls Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch Instructions about safety chains may be provided by the hitch manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendation for attaching safety chains and do not attach them to the bumper Always leave just enough slack so you can turn with your rig Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground Trailer Brakes If your trailer weighs more than 1 500 Ibs 680 kg loaded then it needs its own brakes and they must be adequate Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so you ll be able to install adjust and maintain them properly Your trailers brake system can tap into the vehicle s hydraulic brake system only if T
217. dealer Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock at this time You may also want to check the fuse See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 109 See your dealer for service In an emergency call the GM Roadside Assistance Center See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break In Notice Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break in But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines e Keep your speed at 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 805 km e Do not drive at any one constant speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles 805 km Do not make full throttle starts Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle e Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles 322 km or so During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement Follow this breaking in guideline every time you get new brake linings e Do not tow a trailer during break in See Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 for the trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle and more information Following break in engine speed and load can be gradually increased Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions A LOCK This position locks the ignition and transmission It is a theft deterrent feature You will only be able to remove
218. der belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck The lap belt should fit snugly below the hips just touching the top of the thighs It should never be worn over the abdomen which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat In a crash children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up or can be thrown out of the vehicle Older children need to use safety belts properly 1 32 A CAUTION Never do this Here two children are wearing the same belt The belt can not properly spread the impact forces In a crash the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured A belt must be used by only one person at a time Q What if a child is wearing a lap shoulder belt A but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child s face or neck If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window move the child toward the center of the vehicle Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 1 28 lf the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position move the child toward the safety belt buckle In either case be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child s shoulder so that in a crash the child s upper body would have the restraint the belts provide A CAUT
219. disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer 3 75 XM Radio Messages Radio Display sii P XL Explicit Language XL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language Updating Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and encryption code no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and tex
220. dle extension and wheel wrench onto the jack 5 85 C D E Front Position Rear Position A Front Frame Rear C Handle Axle D Extension s B Jack E Wheel Wrench 4 Place the jack in the appropriate position nearest the flat tire 5 86 A CAUTION Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack A CAUTION Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even make the vehicle fall To help avoid personal injury and vehicle damage be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle 5 Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit 5 87 6 Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire A CAUTION Rust or dirt on the wheel or on the parts to which it is fastened can make the wheel nuts become loose after a time The wheel could come off and cause an accident When you change a wheel remove any rust or dirt from the places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle In an emergency you can use a cloth or a paper towel to do this but be sure to use a scraper or wire brush later if needed to get all the rust or dirt off 7 Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts
221. dow separately See Power Rear Quarter Windows on page 2 16 for more information Center Console Storage Area If equipped squeeze the front lever while lifting the top to open it Your vehicle s console will be equipped with cupholders located on the front and rear of the storage compartment The console may also contain one or more of the following components e Rear Seat Audio Controls e Rear Seat Accessory Power Outlets e Rear Climate Control If your vehicle has the center armrest compartment lift the cover by pulling up on the latch handle located underneath the front edge of the armrest Luggage Carrier A CAUTION If you try to carry something on top of your vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage carrier like paneling plywood a mattress and so forth the wind can catch it as you drive along This can cause you to lose control What you are carrying could be violently torn off and this could cause you or other drivers to have a collision and of course damage your vehicle You may be able to carry something like this inside But never carry something longer or wider than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle A luggage carrier if equipped allows you to load things on top of your vehicle The luggage carrier has side rails attached to the roof sliding crossrails if equipped and places to use for tying things down These let you load some other things on top of your vehicle as l
222. e G SE ps DA o 8 BD 5 8 S QS a 30 31 PARK LP Twas 32 Tacs IB FRT WPR 34 ven stop 3S TCM 36 vace 37 F PARK 38 LT TURN 1 nano TR PARK 3 RT TURN SiP Y 50 Tec 1G 5 Brake tec RUN Bp BE g 39 Hvac 4 c4 440 Hvac 3 2 S 7 amp 5 _ amp RR FOG LP CQ K X KE KE KOK TrailBlazer EXT Fuses J Usas o O o Blank o a o 16 Vehicle Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Right Rear Parking Lamps 19 Liftgate Module Driver Seat Module OnStar Overhead Battery OnStar System 5 119 iiss a a as Conditioning B Heat Ventilation Air Conditioning 1 mae e Truck Body Controller 4 5 120 e e E A as Four Wheel Dive a 0 oi 4 a Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 for more information Application Cooling System Engine Oil with Filter All capacities are approximate When adding be sure to fill to the appropriate level as recommended in this manual Recheck the fluid level after filling 5 121 Engine Specifications VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap VORTEC 4 2L L6 0 042 inches 1 07 mm 1 07 mm VORTEC 6 3L V8 0 040 inches 1 01 mm SoL Ve 0 040 inches L01 mm 5 122 Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Mainten
223. e Do not heavily saturate your upholstery while cleaning e Damage to your vehicle s interior may result from the use of many organic solvents such as naptha alcohol etc Fabric Carpet Use a vacuum cleaner with a soft brush attachment frequently to remove dust and loose dirt A canister vacuum with a beater bar in the nozzle may only be used on floor carpet and carpeted floor mats For soils always try to remove them first with plain water or club soda Before cleaning gently remove as much of the soil as possible using one of the following techniques e For liquids gently blot the remaining soil with a paper towel Allow the soil to absorb into the paper towel until no more can be removed e For solid dry soils remove as much as possible and then vacuum To clean use the following instructions 1 Saturate a lint free clean white cloth with water or club soda 2 Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture 3 Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center Continue cleaning using a clean area of the cloth each time it becomes soiled 4 Continue to gently rub the soiled area until the cleaning cloth remains clean 5 If the soil is not completely removed use a mild soap solution and repeat the cleaning process that was used with plain water If any of the soil remains a commercial fabric cleaner or spot lifter may be necessary When a commercial upholstery cleaner or spot lift
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225. e Keep your vehicle in good shape Check all fluid levels and also the brakes tires cooling system and transmission These parts can work hard on mountain roads A CAUTION If you do not shift down your brakes could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Shift down to let your engine assist your brakes on a steep downhill slope A CAUTION Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL N or with the ignition off is dangerous Your brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down They could get so hot that they would not work well You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill You could crash Always have your engine running and your vehicle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go down hills The most important thing to know is this let your engine do some of the slowing down Shift to a lower gear when you go down a steep or long hill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better e Stay in your own lane when driving on two lane roads in hills or mountains Do not swing wide or cut across the center of the road Drive at speeds that let you stay in your own lane As you go over the top of a hill be alert There could be something in your lane like a stalled car or an accident You may see highway sig
226. e O E E E 5 104 Underbody Maintenance aseeseen 5 105 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 106 Washing Your Vehicle ceeeeeeeeeeee eee ee 5 101 WeatherstipS 0si descaevices aN crane 5 101 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 103 Ashtray S iinis oii steanchvites dedhe aaa 3 19 Audio System S eeeseeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeees 3 67 Audio Steering Wheel Controls 006 3 139 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player 3 141 Care of Your CD and DVD Player 3 142 Care of Your CDs and DVDs isses 3 142 Chime Level Adjustment c eeeeeeeeeees 3 143 Fixed Mast Antenna ceceeeeeeeeeeeees 3 143 Navigation Radio System see Navigation Manual soane enana EE E ERE 3 124 Radio with Cassette and CD 3 95 Radio with CD ccisiviesecess testes eetetireesd 3 69 3 80 Radio with Six Disc CD 0 cceeeee eee 3 110 Rear Seat Audio RSA ceeeeeeeeeneee tenes 3 137 SOMING the TIME secs caeeccan ceneeastacedesaecerdesaseeeten 3 69 Theft Deterrent Feature e eeeeeeeees 3 138 Understanding Radio Reception 3 140 XM Satellite Radio Antenna System 3 143 Automatic Headlamp System 3 15 Automatic Transmission PUIG cs entesh E A 5 26 Operation siiis es nE a AEA EE 2 24 Battery scree tact cles docs eiideadteenesseb lala p naa aai 5 44 Run Down Protection
227. e Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Adding Equipment to Your A CAUTION Airbag Equipped Vehicle For up to 10 seconds after the ignition key Q is turned off and the battery is disconnected an airbag can still inflate during improper service You can be injured if you are close to an airbag when it inflates Avoid yellow A connectors They are probably part of the airbag system Be sure to follow proper service procedures and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Is there anything might add to the front or sides of the vehicle that could keep the airbags from working properly Yes If you add things that change your vehicle s frame bumper system front end or side sheet metal or height they may keep the airbag system from working properly Also the airbag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the airbag sensors If you have any questions about this you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 1 69 Q Because have a disability have to get my vehicle modified How can find out whether this will affect my airbag system A Changing or moving any parts of the front seats safety belts the airbag
228. e a few minutes for the time to update Radio with CD Base cD AUTO AUTO SJ bd S Base Radio Shown Bose Similar If your vehicle has the Bose audio system your vehicle will have six Bose amplified speakers 3 69 Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following e Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming e Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies e Display messages from radio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast 3 70 XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous Untied States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM
229. e and wheel or more than five minutes to match all four tire and wheel positions the matching process stops and you will need to start over The TPMS sensor matching process is outlined below 1 Set the parking brake 2 Turn the ignition switch to RUN with the engine off 3 Turn the headlamp switch from off to parking lamps four times within three seconds A double horn chirp will sound and the TPMS low tire warning light will begin to flash The double horn chirp and flashing TPMS warning light indicate that the TPMS matching process has started The TPMS warning light should continue flashing throughout the matching procedure The SERVICE TIRE MONITOR message will be displayed on the Driver Information Center DIC 4 Start with the driver s side front tire 5 Remove the valve cap from the valve cap stem Activate the TPMS sensor by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure for 10 seconds then stop and listen for a single horn chirp The single horn chirp should sound within 15 seconds confirming that the sensor identification code has been matched to this tire and wheel position If you do not hear the confirming single horn chirp you will need to start over with step number one To let air pressure out of a tire you can use the pointed end of the valve cap a pencil style air pressure gage or a key 6 Proceed to the passenger s side front tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5 7 Proceed to the passenger
230. e by a leading tire manufacturer If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and where to obtain service see your GM Warranty booklet for details For additional information refer to the tire manufacturer s booklet included with your vehicle s Owner Manual A CAUTION Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much friction You could have an air out and a serious accident See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires The resulting accident could cause serious injury Check all tires frequently to maintain the recommended pressure Tire pressure should be checked when your tires are cold Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut punctured or broken by a sudden impact such as when you hit a pothole Keep tires at the recommended pressure Worn old tires can cause accidents If your tread is badly worn or if your tires have been damaged replace them See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 for inflation pressure adjustment for high speed driving 5 57 Low Profile Performance Tire Trailblazer SS If your vehicle has P255 50R20 size tires they are classified as low profile performance tires These tires are designed for very responsive driving on wet or dry pavement You may also notice more road noise with low profile performance tires and that they tend to
231. e correct inflation pressure for your vehicle s tires when they are cold See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 For the location of the tire and loading information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Your vehicle s TPMS can alert you about a low tire pressure condition but it does not replace normal tire maintenance See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 and Tires on page 5 57 Notice Do not use a tire sealant if your vehicle has Tire Pressure Monitors The liquid sealant can damage the tire pressure monitor sensors 5 68 TPMS Sensor Identification Codes Each TPMS sensor has a unique identification code Any time you rotate your vehicle s tires or replace one or more of the TPMS sensors the identification codes will need to be matched to the new tire wheel position Each tire wheel position is matched to a sensor using a TPMS diagnostic tool or by increasing or decreasing the tire s air pressure When increasing the tire s pressure do not exceed the maximum inflation pressure indicated on the tire s sidewall The sensors are matched to the tire wheel positions in the following order driver s side front tire passenger s side front tire passenger s side rear tire and driver s side rear tire You will have two minutes to match the first tire wheel position and five minutes overall to match all four tire wheel positions If it takes longer than two minutes to match the first tir
232. e displayed in miles mi and fuel economy in miles per gallon MPG If METRIC km L is chosen all information will be displayed in metric units For example distance will be displayed in kilometers km and fuel economy in kilometers per liter km L If METRIC L 100 km is chosen all information will be displayed in metric units For example distance will be displayed in kilometers km and fuel economy in liters per 100 kilometers L 100 km Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and exit out of the customizable options Audio System s Determine which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with its features Driving without distraction is a necessity for a safer driving experience See Defensive Driving on page 4 2 By taking a few moments to read this manual and get familiar with your vehicle s audio system you can use it with less effort as well as take advantage of its features While your vehicle is parked set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if equipped A CAUTION This system provides you with a far greater access to audio stations and song listings Giving extended attention to entertai
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234. e left To move the trailer to the right move your hand to the right Always back up slowly and if possible have someone guide you Making Turns Notice Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehicle Your vehicle could be damaged Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering When you re turning with a trailer make wider turns than normal Do this so your trailer won t strike soft shoulders curbs road signs trees or other objects Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers Signal well in advance Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change Properly hooked up the trailer lamps will also flash telling other drivers you re about to turn change lanes or stop When towing a trailer the arrows on your instrument panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are burned out Thus you may think drivers behind you are seeing your signal when they are not It s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working Driving On Grades Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer work well You can tow in DRIVE D You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 8 or a lower gear under heavy loads or hilly conditi
235. e longer to stop and the brake pedal will be harder to push Adding non GM accessories can affect your vehicle s performance See Accessories and Modifications on page 5 3 Anti Lock Brake System ABS Your vehicle has anti lock brakes ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid When you start your engine and begin to drive away your anti lock brake system will check itself You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this test is going on This is normal If there is a problem with the anti lock brake system this warning light will stay on See Anti Lock Brake System Warning Light on page 3 40 Along with ABS your vehicle has a Dynamic Rear Proportioning DRP system If there is a DRP problem both the brake and ABS warning lights will come on accompanied by a 10 second chime The lights and chime will come on each time the ignition is turned on until the problem is repaired See your dealer for service Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes and continue braking Here is what happens with ABS A computer senses that wheels are slowing down If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling the computer will separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at both rear wheels The anti lock system can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could The computer is
236. e manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label you should determine the proper inflation pressure for those tires As an added safety feature your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system TPMS that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when one or more of your tires is significantly under inflated Accordingly When the low tire pressure telltale illuminates you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible and inflate them to the proper pressure Driving on a significantly under inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure Under inflation also reduces fuel efficiency and tire tread life and may affect the vehicle s handling and stopping ability 5 67 Please note that the TPMS is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance and it is the driver s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale The CHECK TIRE PRESSURE warning message and low tire pressure light telltale will appear at each ignition cycle until the tires are inflated to the correct inflation pressure The Tire and Loading Information label tire information placard shows the size of your vehicle s original tires and th
237. e on either all or half of its cylinders depending on your driving conditions When less power is required such as cruising at a constant vehicle speed the system will operate in the half cylinder mode allowing your vehicle to achieve better fuel economy When greater power demands are required such as accelerating from a stop passing or merging onto a freeway the system will maintain full cylinder operation 2 23 Automatic Transmission Operation There are several different positions for your gear shift lever PARK P This position locks the rear wheels It is the best position to use when you start the engine because your vehicle cannot move easily 2 24 A CAUTION It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set Your vehicle can roll Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to If you have left the engine running the vehicle can move suddenly You or others could be injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK P See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 32 lf you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 A CAUTION If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the t
238. e onto the rim Bias Ply Tire A pneumatic tire in which the plies are laid at alternate angles less than 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread Cold Inflation Pressure The amount of air pressure in a tire measured in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascals kPa before a tire has built up heat from driving See Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 5 62 Curb Weight This means the weight of a motor vehicle with standard and optional equipment including the maximum capacity of fuel oil and coolant but without passengers and cargo DOT Markings A code molded into the sidewall of a tire signifying that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation DOT motor vehicle safety standards The DOT code includes the Tire Identification Number TIN an alphanumeric designator which can also identify the tire manufacturer production plant brand and date of production GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 GAWR FRT Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Intended Outboard Sidewall The side of an asymmetrical tire that must always face outward when mounted on a vehicle Kilopascal kPa The metric unit for air pressure Light Truck LT Metric Tire A tire used on light duty trucks and some multipurpose passenger vehicles
239. e over a hill and find a truck stopped in your lane or a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere or a child darts out from between parked cars and stops right in front of you You can avoid these problems by braking if you can stop in time But sometimes you cannot there is not room That is the time for evasive action steering around the problem Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies like these First apply your brakes See Braking on page 4 6 It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a possible collision Then steer around the problem to the left or right depending on the space available An emergency like this requires close attention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o clock positions you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing either hand But you have to act fast steer quickly and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts properly Off Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you are driving If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below the pavement recovery should be fairly easy Ease off the accelerator and then if there is nothing in the way steer so that
240. e tow vehicle A CAUTION Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 5 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL N position for your vehicle 6 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 7 Turn the ignition off After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 4 56 Dolly Towing Front Towing Front Wheels Off the Ground Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice f you tow a two wheel drive vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground the transmission could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Never tow your vehicle with the rear wheels on the ground Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Four wheel drive vehicles can be dolly towed with the rear wheels on the ground Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle 1 Drive the vehicle onto the tow dolly Shift the automatic transmission to PARK P Turn the engine off but leave the ignition on Firmly set the parking brake oa A WwW PP Securely attach the vehicle being towed to the dolly Rear Towing Rear Wheels Off the A CAUTION Ground Tw
241. e upright position A CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked People in the vehicle could be injured Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it 4 Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked 2 Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down Third Row Seat Seven Passenger To enter the third row seat you must fold and tumble the second row seat following the instructions given previously If you are exiting the third row with no assistance do the following 1 Pull the handle located on the center of the second row seatback up to release the seatback and fold the seatback forward 2 Pull the back of the seat lever located on the outboard side of the seat and indicated with the number 2 to tumble the seat forward Be sure to return the seat to the original position when you are finished Never use the third row as a seating position while the second row is folded and tumbled To fold the third row seat do the following 1 Pull up on the handle located on the bottom of the seat cushion to release the seat cushion 2 Lift up the seat and then pull it forward 3 Fold the seatback forward until it is flat 4 If the second row seat is also folded unhook the elastic loop if equipped on the
242. e wheels and wire wheel covers Removes dust fingerprints and surface contaminants Spray on and wipe off Removes swirl marks fine Swirl Remover Polish scratches and other light surface contamination Glass Cleaner Chrome and Wire Wheel Cleaner Finish Enhancer 5 106 Description Usae Removes light scratches Cleans shines and amna ie Shine protects in one step No wiping necessary Medium foaming shampoo Cleans and lightly waxes Biodegradable and phosphate free Quickly removes spots and stains from carpets Spot Lifter vinyl and cloth upholstery Odorless spray odor Odor Eliminator eliminator used on fabrics vinyl leather and carpet Wash Wax Concentrate Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code TH This code will help you identify your vehicle s engine Vehicle Identification Number VIN EONS a AEE pai g Service Parts Identification Label aw e You will find this label on the inside of the glove box It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts On this label you will find the following w SAMPLE4UX1M072675 e VIN This is the legal identifier for your vehicle It appears on Model designation a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel on e Paint information the driver s side You can see it if you look through the i windshield from outside your vehicle The VIN also Production optio
243. eaner Filter Inspect the air cleaner filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace at the first oil change after each 50 000 mile 83 000 km interval See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 for more information If you are driving in dusty dirty conditions inspect the filter at each engine oil change How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner Filter To inspect the air cleaner filter remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release loose dust and dirt If the filter remains caked with dirt a new filter is required To inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter do the following 1 Remove the screws on the engine air cleaner filter and lift off the cover 2 Remove the air cleaner filter from the housing Care should be taken to dislodge as little dirt as possible 3 Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner filter 4 Reinstall the cover and tighten the screws A CAUTION Operating the engine with the air cleaner filter off can cause you or others to be burned The air cleaner not only cleans the air it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires If it is not there and the engine backfires you could be burned Do not drive with it off and be careful working on the engine with the air cleaner filter off Notice If the air cleaner filter is off a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire And dirt can easily get into your engine which will damage it Always have the air clea
244. ear on the display when each track starts to play Press RDM again to turn off random play RDM OFF will appear on the display lt SEEK gt Press the left arrow to go to the start of the current or the previous track Press the right arrow to go to the start of the next track Pressing either arrow for more than two seconds will scan the previous or next tracks at five to eight seconds per track SCAN and the track number will appear on the display Press either arrow to stop scanning lt 1 TUNE gt Turning the TUNE knob will fast track reverse or advance through tracks The track number will appear on the display for each track DISPL Display Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time of the track will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press this knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening 3 89 CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio The CD symbol will appear on the display when a CD is loaded A Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded wit
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249. ehicle It should be parked on a level around the vehicle surface 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular 2 Firmly apply the parking brake See Parking Brake brake See Parking Brake on page 2 31 on page 2 31 Do not use the accelerator pedal and be ready to Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if turn off the engine immediately if it starts the vehicle begins to move 3 Try to start the engine in each gear The vehicle 3 With the engine off turn the ignition to RUN but do should start only in PARK P or NEUTRAL N not start the engine Without applying the regular If the vehicle starts in any other position contact brake try to move the shift lever out of PARK P your GM Goodwrench dealer for service with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of PARK P contact your GM Goodwrench dealer for service Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked and with the parking brake set try to turn the ignition to LOCK in each shift lever position e The ignition should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK P e The key should come out only in LOCK Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park P Mechanism Check A CAUTION When you are doing this check your vehicle could begin to move You or others could be injured and property could be damaged Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begin
250. ehicle See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4 54 for more information An indicator light in the knob will show you which position the transfer case is in The indicator lights will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on If the lights do not come on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service An indicator light will flash while shifting the transfer case It will stay on when the shift is complete If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift it will return to the last chosen setting If the service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light on the instrument panel cluster stays on you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service See Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light on page 3 48 for further information Shifting Into Four Wheel High or Automatic Four Wheel Drive Turn the knob to Four Wheel High or Automatic Four Wheel Drive This can be done at any speed unless you are shifting out of Four Wheel Low The indicator light will flash while shifting It will remain on when the shift is complete Shifting Into Two Wheel High Turn the knob to Two Wheel High This can be done at any speed unless you are shifting out of Four Wheel Low Shifting Into Four Wheel Low To shift to Four Wheel Low the vehicle s engine must be running and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N The preferred method for sh
251. eir job when you are reclined like this Pull the head restraint up to raise it Press the release button located at the base of the head restraint and push the head restraint down The shoulder belt cannot do its job In a crash TOO TE you could go into it receiving neck or other injuries The lap belt cannot do its job either Ina crash the belt could go up over your abdomen The belt forces would be there not at your pelvic bones This could cause serious internal injuries For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion have the seatback upright Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Flip and Fold Second Row Seats Five Passenger Your vehicle may have flip and fold second row seats which allow more cargo space To flip and fold the seat s do the following Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of the occupant s head This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash 1 Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback and flip the seat cushion forward To return the seat s to the original position do the following A CAUTION If the seatback is not locked it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash That could cause injury to the person sitting there Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked Lift the leve
252. elm Inc on the World Wide Web at www helminc com Or you can write to Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 Prices are subject to change without notice and without incurring obligation Allow ample time for delivery Note to Canadian Customers All listed prices are quoted in U S funds Canadian residents are to make checks payable in U S funds A Accessories and Modifications eee 5 3 Accessory Intlator 2 ccccccsicsaccaseincaccdetcedadeerancesae 5 78 Accessory Power Outlet S e eeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 18 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment 4 53 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle cicccintactentheie esne aana NDE gaaerenge 1 69 Additives Fuel ccccceceeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaes 5 6 Add On Electrical Equipment 0eeeeee 5 108 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 22 Air Cleaner Filter Engine c eceeeeeeeeeeees 5 24 Air Conditioning scceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 3 19 3 22 Air SUSPENSION 02 cee ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 58 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ceeeeeeeees 3 35 Readiness Light 0 sceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeees 3 34 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM 7 9 Airbag Systemi sse iceri aratand aai naana 1 54 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle cien en n reais 1 69 How Does an Airbag Restrain eeeeee 1
253. ely ten minutes after the button is pressed If your vehicle is equipped with heated mirrors this button will activate them Notice Do not use anything sharp on the inside of the rear window If you do you could cut or damage the warming grid and the repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not attach a temporary vehicle license tape a decal or anything similar to the defogger grid 3 21 Dual Automatic Climate Control System Your vehicle may have the dual automatic climate control system With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle Co Jle J Il Je When your vehicle is first started and the climate control system is on or if the climate control system has been turned on the display will show the driver s temperature setting for five seconds Then it will show the outside temperature 3 22 Outside Air Temperature Display A new outside temperature reading will be displayed if the vehicle has been off for more than three hours If the vehicle has been off for less than three hours the old temperature reading may be displayed because underhood heat is affecting the true outside temperature Since underhood heat can also affect the outside temperature while the engine is running it may take several minutes of driving before the display updates to the actual outside temperature Off Press this button to turn off the entire climate control system
254. em on page 3 22 Glove Box See Glove Box on page 2 56 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others They also let police know you have a problem Your front and rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off The hazard warning flasher button is located on top of the steering column Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in and even if the key is not in the ignition Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off Press the button again to turn the flashers off When the hazard warning flashers are on your turn signals will not work Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles you can set them up at the side of the road about 300 feet 100 m behind your vehicle 3 6 Horn To sound the horn press the horn symbols on the steering wheel pad Tilt Wheel You should adjust the steering wheel before you drive The tilt lever is located to the left of the steering column under the turn signal lever You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle To tilt the wheel hold the steering wheel and pull the lever toward you Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level then release the lever to lock the wheel in place Turn Signal Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following e Turn and Lane
255. engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed Perform any needed additional services See Additional Required Services in this section inspect suspension and steering components See footnote J inspect engine cooling system See toro T inspect wiper blades See footnoted D T Inspect restraint system components See foomo 3 T F Lubricate body components See footnote O T F Check transmission fuid level and add fuid as needed See footnote Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service I or II after the indicated miles kilometers shown for each item Additional Required Services F F 25 000 50 000 75 000 100 000 125 000 150 000 Service and Miles Kilometers 41500 83000 125 000 166 000 207500 240 000 Inspect fuel system for damage or leaks Inspect exhaust system for loose or damaged components Replace engine air cleaner filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter severe service See footnotes g and h Change automatic transmission fluid and filter normal service See footnote g Automatic transfer case only Change transfer case fluid See footnote g Replace spark plugs An Emission Control Service V8 engine only Inspect spark plug wires An Emission Control Service Addition
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257. er is to be used test a small hidden area for colorfastness first If the locally cleaned area gives any impression that a ring formation may result clean the entire surface After the cleaning process has been completed a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture from the fabric or carpet 5 99 Leather A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used Allow the leather to dry naturally Do not use heat to dry Never use steam to clean leather Never use spot lifters or spot removers on leather Many commercial leather cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect leather may permanently change the appearance and feel of your leather and are not recommended Do not use silicone or wax based products or those containing organic solvents to clean your vehicle s interior because they can alter the appearance by increasing the gloss in a non uniform manner Never use shoe polish on your leather 5 100 Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surfaces A soft cloth dampened with water may be used to remove dust If a more thorough cleaning is necessary a clean soft cloth dampened with a mild soap solution can be used to gently remove dust and dirt Never use spot lifters or removers on plastic surfaces Many commercial cleaners and coatings that are sold to preserve and protect soft plastic surfa
258. er occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle What to Use Use a mixture of one half clean drinkable water and one half DEX COOL coolant If you use this coolant mixture you do not need to add anything else A CAUTION Adding only plain water to your cooling system can be dangerous Plain water or some other liquid such as alcohol can boil before the proper coolant mixture will Your vehicle s coolant warning system is set for the proper coolant mixture With plain water or the wrong mixture your engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning Your engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned Use a 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant Notice If you use an improper coolant mixture your engine could overheat and be badly damaged The repair cost would not be covered by your warranty Too much water in the mixture can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts If you have to add coolant more than four times a year have your dealer check your cooling system Notice lf you use extra inhibitors and or additives in your vehicle s cooling system you could damage your vehicle Use only the proper mixture of the engine coolant listed in this manual for the cooling system See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 for more information 5 2
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260. es of different sizes brands or types radial and bias belted tires the vehicle may not handle properly and you could have a crash Using tires of different sizes brands or types may also cause damage to your vehicle Be sure to use the correct size brand and type of tires on your vehicle s wheels A CAUTION If you use bias ply tires on your vehicle the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of driving A tire and or wheel could fail suddenly causing a crash Use only radial ply tires with the wheels on your vehicle If you must replace your vehicle s tires with those that do not have a TPC Spec number make sure they are the same size load range speed rating and construction type radial and bias belted tires as your vehicle s original tires Vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system may give an inaccurate low pressure warning if non TPC spec rated tires are installed on your vehicle Non TPC Spec rated tires may give a low pressure warning that is higher or lower than the proper warning level you would get with TPC Spec rated tires See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 5 67 Your vehicle s original equipment tires are listed on the Tire and Loading Information Label This label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for more information about the Tire and Loading Information Label 5 73 Different Size
261. es your vehicle have a winch If so be sure to read the winch instructions In a remote area a winch can be handy if you get stuck But you will want to know how to use it properly Getting Familiar with Off Road Driving It is a good idea to practice in an area that is safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness Off road driving does require some new and different skills Here is what we mean Tune your senses to different kinds of signals Your eyes for example need to constantly sweep the terrain for unexpected obstacles Your ears need to listen for unusual tire or engine sounds With your arms hands feet and body you will need to respond to vibrations and vehicle bounce 4 22 Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off road driving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds e You approach things faster and you have less time to scan the terrain for obstacles e You have less time to react e You have more vehicle bounce when you drive over obstacles e You will need more distance for braking especially since you are on an unpaved surface A CAUTION When you are driving off road bouncing and quick changes in direction can easily throw you out of position This could cause you to lose control and crash So whether you are driving on or off the road you and your passengers should wear safety belt
262. essing audio and text after 4 second delay data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned available Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Info Artist Name Feature not No artist information is available at this time on this channel available The system is working properly No Info Song Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly 3 102 XM Radio Messages cont d Radio Display No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly No Info No Text Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel The system is working properly Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category the chosen category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer
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264. et to know your warning lights and gages They re a big help Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center DIC that works along with the warning lights and gages See Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 50 Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running You will know how fast you are going about how much fuel you have used and many other things you will need to know to drive safely and economically 0 PRND3 21 O RPM xX 1000 e O oe k BRAKE United States Uplevel version shown Canada Base and SS Model similar Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour mph and kilometers per hour km h Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has been driven in either miles used in the United States or kilometers used in Canada The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running Simply press the trip stem located on the instrument panel cluster You may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed The new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far your vehicle has been driven since you last set the trip odometer to zero Your vehicle s odometer works together with the Driver Information Center DIC You can set a Trip A and Trip B odometer See Trip In
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266. f and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly You can use either defog or front defrost to clear fog or frost from your windshield 5 Defog Use this setting to clear the windows of fog or moisture This setting will deliver air to the floor and windshield outlets W Defrost Press the front defrost button to clear the windshield and side windows of frost or fog quickly The system will automatically control the fan speed if you select defrost from AUTO mode If the outside temperature is 40 F 4 C or warmer your air conditioning compressor will automatically run to help dehumidify the air and dry the windshield Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from the rear window GJ Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is activated The rear window defogger will turn off approximately 10 minutes after the button is pressed If you need additional warming time press the button again If equipped your heated mirrors will also come on when you press this button Notice Do not use a razor blade or sharp object t
267. f the vehicle e Move the rear of the seat control up or down to to increase lumbar support Turn the top of the knob adjust the rear portion of the cushion toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support e Lift up or push down on the center of the seat control to move the entire seat up or down e To move the seat forward or rearward slide the seat control forward or rearward e To recline the seatback press the vertical control rearward To raise the seatback press the vertical control forward See Reclining Seatbacks on page 1 5 for more information Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have power lumbar on the driver s and front passenger s seats The seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions To increase or decrease support hold the control forward or rearward Keep in mind that as your seating position changes as it may during long trips so should the position of your lumbar support Adjust the seat as needed Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front door armrests The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work To heat the entire seat press the horizontal button with the heated seat symbol Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the temperature settings of high medium low and off The indicator lights above the button will
268. face If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole you ll need to add some lubricant Add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole Use care not to overtighten the plug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Front Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check front axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be ona level surface 5 52 If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the front axle you may need to add some lubricant When the differential is cold add enough lubricant to raise the level to 1 2 inch 12 mm below the filler plug hole When the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of the filler plug hole What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Bulb Replacement Taillamps and Turn Signal Lamps For the proper type of replacement bulbs see 1 Open the liftgate See Liftgate Liftglass on Replacement Bulbs on page 5 54 page 2 13 for more information For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this section contact your dealer
269. fo Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly No Info No Text Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel The system is working properly Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category the chosen category The system is working properly XM Lock Theft lock active The XM receiver in your vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label If tuned to channel 0 this message will alternate with the channel 0 XM Radio eight digit radio ID label This label is needed to activate the service Unknown Radio ID not known If this message is received when tuned to channel 0 there should only be if may be a receiver fault Consult with your GM dealer hardware failure Check XM Hardware failure If this message does not clear within a short period of time the receiver may have a fault Consult with your GM dealer 3 87 Playing a CD Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and READING will appear on the display The CD should begin playing If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button
270. forcibly remove the disc from the DVD player This could permanently damage the disc and DVD player 3 135 Recommended Action Sometimes the wireless Check for obstructions headphone audio cuts out low batteries reception or buzzes range and interference from cellular telephone towers or by using your cellular telephone in the vehicle Check that the headphones are facing the front of the vehicle lost the remote and or See your dealer for the headphones assistance The DVD is playing but there is no picture or sound Check that the DVD player is in DVD mode The audio video skips or The DVD or CD could be jumps dirty scratched or damaged The audio from the radio for the Radio with Six Disc CD and XM has taken over the audio from the DVD or CD when using the wired headphones The RSE is working correctly Use the wireless headphones or have the front seat passengers listen to another audio source 3 136 DVD Messages The following errors may be displayed on the video screen Disc Format Error This message will be displayed if a disc is inserted upside down if the disc is not readable or if the format is not compatible with the DVD player Load Eject Error This message will be displayed if the disc is not properly loaded or ejected Disc Play Error This message will be displayed if the DVD player cannot play the disc Scratched or damaged discs will cause this erro
271. formation under DIC Operation and Displays on page 3 51 3 32 The odometer mileage can be checked without the vehicle running Simply press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster If your vehicle ever needs a new odometer installed the new one will be set to the correct mileage total of the old odometer Tachometer The tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per minute rpm 0 RPMxi000 Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts The driver safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more You should buckle your seat belt LZ If the driver s belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on This chime and light will be repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to RUN or START a chime will sound for several seconds to remind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt This would only occur if the passenger airbag is enabled See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 for more information The passenger safety belt light will also come on and stay on for several seconds then it will flash for several more This chime and light will be repeated if the passenger remains unbuckled a
272. from side to side in this position Sun Visors with Fixed Rod and Pull out Extension Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down to block glare Pull the sun visor extender out for additional coverage Detach the sun visor from the center mount and swing it to the side to cover the side window Visor Vanity Mirror Pull the sun visor down to expose the vanity mirror You may have to lift a cover to expose the mirror Lighted Visor Vanity Mirror Your vehicle may have this feature Pull the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps The lamps will turn off when the cover is closed Theft Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business especially in some cities Although your vehicle has a number of theft deterrent features we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal Content Theft Deterrent Your vehicle may be equipped with a content theft deterrent alarm system The security light is located on the instrument panel cluster Here s how to operate the system 1 Open the door 2 Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter The security light should flash 3 Close all doors The security light should turn off after approximately 30 seconds The alarm is not armed until the security light turns off If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter the alarm will go off
273. front passenger s seat Seat position sensors provide information that is used to determine if the airbags should deploy at a reduced level or at full deployment Your vehicle may or may not have a roof mounted airbag and a rollover sensor See Airbag System on page 1 54 These rollover capable airbags are intended to inflate in moderate to severe side crashes or during a rollover A roof mounted airbag will inflate if the crash severity is above the system s designed threshold level The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design Roof mounted airbags are not intended to inflate in frontal or near frontal impacts or rear impacts Both roof mounted airbags will deploy when either side of the vehicle is struck or during a rollover In any particular crash no one can say whether an airbag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were For frontal airbags inflation is determined by what the vehicle hits the angle of the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down For roof mounted airbags inflation is determined by the location and severity of the impact The airbag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions including off road usage Observe safe driving speeds especially on rough terrain As always wear your safety belt See Off Road Driving Except SS on page 4 20 for tips on off road driving What Makes an Airbag Infl
274. g Serviced By Maintenance II Services Performed Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information 7 2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure 600005 7 2 Online Owner Center ccccccceeeeeeeeeeeee ees 7 3 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users 0ccceeeeeeeeeeeees 7 4 Customer Assistance Offices ccceceeeee ee 7 4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program 7 5 Roadside Assistance Program eeeeeeeee es 7 6 Courtesy Transportation 0 eeeeeeeeeeeee ees 7 7 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders cccec cee eee ce eeeeeeeneeeneneees 7 9 Collision Damage Repair ceeeeeeeeeeeeeenes 7 10 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government 000000 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet Normally any concerns with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer s sales or service departments Sometimes however despite the best intentions of all concerned misunderstandings can occur If your concern has not been resolved to your s
275. g problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble To avoid this everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so If you have breathing problems but cannot get out of the vehicle after an airbag inflates then get fresh air by opening a window or a door If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment you should seek medical attention Your vehicle has a feature that may automatically unlock the doors and turn the interior lamps on when the airbags inflate if battery power is available You can lock the doors again and turn the interior lamps off by using the door lock and interior lamp controls In many crashes severe enough to inflate an airbag windshields are broken by vehicle deformation Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag Airbags are designed to inflate only once After an airbag inflates you will need some new parts for your airbag system If you do not get them the airbag system will not be there to help protect you in another crash A new system will include airbag modules and possibly other parts The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7 9 Let only qualified technicians work on your airbag system
276. gate Handle Pivot Points and Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning G Weatherstrip Squeaks Fluid Lubricant Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Multi Purpose Lubricant Superlube GM Part No U S 12346241 in Canada 10953474 Dielectric Silicone Grease M Part No U S 12345579 in Canada 992887 Synthetic Grease with Teflon Superlube GM Part No U S 12371287 in Canada 10953437 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name part number or specification can be obtained from your dealer po Part TG Part Number ACDelco Part Number PF61 PF46 PF46 nET 41 985 41 985 Front 22 inches Gem ase J Rear 16 inches 41 om eom O S Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed record the date odometer reading who performed the service and the type of services performed in the boxes provided See Maintenance Requirements on page 6 2 Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6 9 can be added on the following record pages You should retain all maintenance receipts Maintenance Record Odometer s Maintenance I or 5 Reading Serviced By Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record cont d Odometer Maintenance I or Reading Serviced By Maintenance II Services Performed Maintenance Record cont d Odometer Maintenance I or z Readin
277. ge 2 24 2 33 Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust A CAUTION Engine exhaust can kill It contains the gas carbon monoxide CO which you cannot see or smell It can cause unconsciousness and death You might have exhaust coming in if Your exhaust system sounds strange or different Your vehicle gets rusty underneath Your vehicle was damaged in a collision Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris Repairs were not done correctly Your vehicle or exhaust system had been AN CAUTION modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust your vehicle parts under your vehicle and ignite Do not e Drive it only with all the windows down to park over papers leaves dry grass or other blow out any CO and things that can burn e Have your vehicle fixed immediately 2 34 Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running But if you ever have to here are some things to know A CAUTION Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2 34 Also idling in a closed in place can let deadly carbon monoxide CO into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting One place this can happen is a garage Exhaust with CO can come in easily
278. gnal lamps regularly to make sure they are working Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km a chime will sound at each flash of the turn signal To turn off the chime move the turn signal lever to the off position Headlamp High Low Beam Changer To change the headlamps from low to high beam push the lever toward the instrument panel To return to low beam headlamps pull the multifunction lever toward you Then release it When the high beams are on this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on Flash to Pass This feature lets you use your high beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position To use it pull the turn signal lever toward you then release it If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam your high beam headlamps will turn on They ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you The high beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on Release the lever to return to normal operation Windshield Wipers W Mist For a single wiping cycle turn the band to mist Hold it there until the wipers start Then let go The wipers will stop after one wipe If you want more wipes hold the band on mist longer O Off To stop the wipers move the band to off Windshield Wipers Turn the band to control the wi
279. gram Online Owner Center The Owner Center is a resource for your GM ownership needs Specific vehicle information can be found in one place The Online Owner Center allows you to e Get e mail service reminders e Access information about your specific vehicle including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner s manual United States only e Keep track of your vehicle s service history and maintenance schedule e Find GM dealers for service nationwide e Receive special promotions and privileges only available to members United States only Refer to the web for updated information To register your vehicle visit www MyGMLink com United States or My GM Canada within www gmcanada com Canada Customer Assistance for Text Telephone TTY Users To assist customers who are deaf hard of hearing or speech impaired and who use Text Telephones TTYs Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing 1 800 833 CHEV 2438 TTY users in Canada can dial 1 800 263 3830 Customer Assistance Offices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll free number for assistance However if a customer wishes to write or e mail Chevrolet refer to the addresses below United States Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 www Chevrolet c
280. h and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep AUTO EQ Automatic Equalization Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FAD appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust the balance or fade to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker controls are displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display and you will hear a beep 3 113 Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 Press
281. h speed operation When speed limits and road conditions are such that a vehicle can be driven at high speeds make sure the tires are rated for high speed operation in excellent condition and set to the correct cold tire inflation pressure for the vehicle load 5 66 If your vehicle has P255 50R20 104V size tires installed on the rear axle they will require inflation pressure adjustment when driving your vehicle at speeds above 99 mph 160 km h Set the cold inflation pressure for the rear tires only to the maximum inflation pressure shown on the tire sidewall or 38 psi 262 kPa whichever is lower See the example following When you end this high speed driving return the tires to the cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Example You will find the maximum load and inflation pressure molded on the tire s sidewall in small letters near the rim flange It will read something like this Maximum load 690 kg 1521 Ibs 300 kPa 44 psi Max Press For this example you would set the inflation pressure for high speed driving at 38 psi 262 kPa The inflation pressure for the front tires should be set to the cold tire inflation pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label Racing or other competitive driving may affect the warranty coverage of your vehicle See your warranty booklet for more information Tire Pressure Monitor
282. h the ignition and radio off if this button is pressed first Using an MP3 CD MP3 Format If you burn your own MP3 disc on a personal computer e Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD R disc e Make sure to finalize the disc when burning an MP3 disc using multiple sessions It is usually better to burn the disc all at once e Files can be recorded with a variety of fixed or variable bit rates Song title artist name and album will be available for display by the radio when recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2 e Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on one disc e Make sure playlists have a pls or m3u or rmp extension other file extensions may not work 3 90 The player will be able to read and play a maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists 10 sessions and 255 files Long file names folder names or playlist names may use more disc memory space than necessary To conserve space on the disc minimize the length of the file folder or playlist names You can also play an MP3 CD that was recorded using no file folders The system can support up to 11 folders in depth though keep the depth of the folders to a minimum in order to keep down the complexity and confusion in trying to locate a particular folder during playback If a CD contains more than the maximum of 50 folders 50 playlists 10 sessions and 255 files the player will let you access and navigate up to the maximum but all items over the maximu
283. he Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture F Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread G Single Tire Maximum Load Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure needed to support that load when used as a single For information on recommended tire pressure see Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 and Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 Tire Size The following examples show the different parts of a tire size P245 75R16 109S i J A B CDE Passenger P Metric Tire LT245 75R16 E120 116S ITT Light Truck LT Metric Tire DE A Passenger P Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letter P as the first character in the tire size means a passenger vehicle tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association A Light Truck LT Metric Tire The United States version of a metric tire sizing system The letters LT as the first two characters in the tire size means a light truck tire engineered to standards set by the U S Tire and Rim Association B Tire Width The three digit number indicates the tire section width in millimeters from sidewall to sidewall C Aspect Ratio A two digit number that i
284. he engine is not running If the light does not come on have it repaired This light will also come on during a malfunction in one of two ways e Light Flashing A misfire condition has been detected A misfire increases vehicle emissions and may damage the emission control system on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required e Light On Steady An emission control system malfunction has been detected on your vehicle Diagnosis and service may be required If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle e Reducing vehicle speed e Avoiding hard accelerations e Avoiding steep uphill grades e If you are towing a trailer reduce the amount of cargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light continues to flash when it is safe to do so stop the vehicle Find a safe place to park your vehicle Turn the key off wait at least 10 seconds and restart the engine If the light remains on steady see If the Light Is On Steady following If the light is still flashing follow the previous steps and see your dealer for service as soon as possible 3 43 If the Light Is On Steady You may be able to correct the emission system malfunction by considering the following Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle If so reinstall the fuel cap making sure to fully
285. he outside temperature will both appear in the display at the same time C On Off This is the on off button Temperature and Compass Display Press the on off button located to the far left briefly to turn the compass temperature display on or off If the display reads CAL you will need to calibrate the compass For more information on calibration see below To adjust between Fahrenheit and Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button for approximately four seconds until either a flashing F or C appears 2 Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement After approximately four seconds of inactivity the new unit will be locked in and the compass temperature display will return If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time please consult your dealer Under certain circumstances a delay in updating the temperature is normal Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation The automatic dimming mirror function is turned on automatically each time the ignition is started To operate the automatic dimming mirror do the following 1 Make sure the green indicator light located to the left of the on off button is lit If it s not press and hold the on off button for approximately six seconds until the green light comes on indicating that the mirror is in automatic dimming mode 2 Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function by pressing a
286. he parking brake and drive straight down 4 If the engine will not start get out and get help 4 28 Driving Across an Incline Sooner or later an off road trail will probably go across the incline of a hill If this happens you have to decide whether to try to drive across the incline Here are some things to consider e A hill that can be driven straight up or down may be too steep to drive across When you go straight up or down a hill the length of the wheel base the distance from the front wheels to the rear wheels reduces the likelihood the vehicle will tumble end over end But when you drive across an incline the much more narrow track width the distance between the left and right wheels may not prevent the vehicle from tilting and rolling over Also driving across an incline puts more weight on the downhill wheels This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover e Surface conditions can be a problem when you drive across a hill Loose gravel muddy spots or even wet grass can cause the tires to slip sideways downhill If the vehicle slips sideways it can hit something that will trip it a rock a rut etc and roll over e Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels or if the downhill wheels drop into a rut or depression your vehicle can tilt even more For reasons like these you need to decide carefully whether to
287. he reading lamps are located in the console for front passengers and on the headliner for rear passengers Press the lens on the lamps to turn the reading lamps on and press the lens again to turn the lamps off 3 17 Battery Run Down Protection This feature shuts off the dome courtesy and vanity if they are left on for more than 20 minutes when the ignition is off This will keep your battery from running down If the battery run down protection shuts off the interior lamps it may be necessary to do one of the following to return to normal operation e Shut off all lamps and close all doors e Turn the ignition key to RUN This feature will also turn off the parking lamps and headlamps under most circumstances if they are left on If you would like to turn them back on turn the exterior lamps knob Accessory Power Outlet s Your vehicle may have accessory power outlets With the accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio The first outlet is located to the right of the cigarette lighter on the instrument panel The second outlet is located on the rear of the center console Remove the cover from the outlet to use the outlet Be sure to put the cover back on when not using the accessory power outlet Certain electrical accessories may not be compatible with the accessory power outlet and could result in blown vehicle or adaptor fuses If you expe
288. he trailer parts can withstand 3 000 psi 20 650 kPa of pressure e The trailers brake system will use less than 0 02 cubic inch 0 3 cc of fluid from your vehicle s master cylinder Otherwise both braking systems won t work well You could even lose your brakes If everything checks out this far then make the brake fluid tap at the port on the master cylinder that sends fluid to the rear brakes But don t use copper tubing for this If you do it will bend and finally break off Use steel brake tubing Driving with a Trailer A CAUTION If you have a rear most window open and you pull a trailer with your vehicle carbon monoxide CO could come into your vehicle You can not see or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness or death See Engine Exhaust on page 2 34 CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued To maximize your safety when towing a trailer e Have your exhaust system inspected for leaks and make necessary repairs before starting on your trip Keep the rear most windows closed If exhaust does come into your vehicle through a window in the rear or another opening drive with your front main heating or cooling system on and with the fan on any speed This will bring fresh outside air into your vehicle Do not use the climate control setting for maximum air because it only recirculates the air inside your vehicle See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 19 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on
289. heck Check your tires once a month or more Also check the tire pressure of the spare tire How to Check Use a good quality pocket type gage to check tire pressure You cannot tell if your tires are properly inflated simply by looking at them Radial tires may look properly inflated even when they are underinflated Check the tire s inflation pressure when the tires are cold Cold means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three hours or driven no more than 1 mile 1 6 km Remove the valve cap from the tire valve stem Press the tire gage firmly onto the valve to get a pressure measurement If the cold tire inflation pressure matches the recommended pressure on the tire and loading information label no further adjustment is necessary If the pressure is low add air until you reach the recommended amount If you overfill the tire release air by pushing on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve Recheck the tire pressure with the tire gage Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture 5 65 High Speed Operation A CAUTION Driving at high speeds 100 mph 160 km h or higher puts an additional strain on tires Sustained high speed driving causes excessive heat build up and can cause sudden tire failure You could have a crash and you or others could be killed Some high speed rated tires require inflation pressure adjustment for hig
290. heel High This setting is for driving in most street and highway situations Your front axle is not engaged in two wheel drive It also provides the best fuel economy 2 27 A4WD AUTO Automatic Four Wheel Drive This setting is ideal for use when road conditions are variable When driving your vehicle in automatic four wheel drive the front axle is engaged but the vehicle s power is sent to the rear wheels When the vehicle senses a loss of traction the system will automatically engage four wheel drive Driving in this mode results in slightly lower fuel economy than Two Wheel High 4HI 4 Four Wheel High This setting should be used when you need extra traction such as on snowy or icy roads or in most off road situations This setting also engages your front axle to help drive your vehicle 4LO 4 Four Wheel Low This setting also engages your front axle and delivers extra torque It sends maximum power to all four wheels You might choose this setting if you are driving off road in deep sand deep mud and climbing or descending steep hills 2 28 A CAUTION Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or someone else could be seriously injured Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL See Parking Brake on page 2 31 NEUTRAL Shift the vehicle s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your v
291. hicle and stay well clear of the rollover path 4 30 Driving in Mud Sand Snow or Ice When you drive in mud snow or sand the wheels will not get good traction You cannot accelerate as quickly turning is more difficult and you will need longer braking distances It is best to use a low gear when you are in mud the deeper the mud the lower the gear In really deep mud the idea is to keep your vehicle moving so you do not get stuck When you drive on sand you will sense a change in wheel traction But it will depend upon how loosely packed the sand is On loosely packed sand such as on beaches or sand dunes the tires will tend to sink into the sand This has an effect on steering accelerating and braking Drive at a reduced speed and avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it is very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have difficulty accelerating And if you do get moving poor steering and difficult braking can cause you to slide out of control A CAUTION Driving on frozen lakes ponds or rivers can be dangerous Underwater springs currents under the ice or sudden thaws can weaken the ice Your vehicle could fall through the ice and you and your passengers could drown Drive your vehicle on safe surfaces only Driving in Water Heavy rain can mean flash f
292. hicle has a rear cargo area with a removable storage lid To remove the rear floor storage lid do the following 1 Press the latch release and lift up the latch handle 2 Raise the lid slightly to unhook it 3 Pull the lid toward you to release it from the forward mounting tabs To reinstall the rear floor storage lid reverse the previous steps Make sure the lid is secure by applying slight pressure to the latch until you hear it click Convenience Net Your vehicle may have this feature A convenience net in the rear of your vehicle helps keep small items in place during sharp turns or quick stops and starts The net is not designed to retain these items during off road use The net is not for larger heavier items To use the convenience net do the following 1 Attach the upper loops to the retainers on both sides of the liftgate opening The label should be in the upper passenger s side corner visible from the rear of the vehicle 2 Attach the lower hooks to the rear cargo tie downs on the floor Cargo Cover If your vehicle has a cargo cover you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle To install the cargo cover do the following 1 Align the endcap with the pocket in the trim panel located behind the rear seat 2 Squeeze the opposite endcap align it with the pocket located on the opposite side of the trim panel and release 3 Grasp the handle and unroll the cover Latch the post
293. hly as the scrubbing type cleaner The use of a non scrubbing action dry type cleaning cassette is not recommended After the player is cleaned press and hold the EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator The radio will display CLEANED to show the indicator was reset Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality may degrade over time Always make sure the cassette tape is in good condition before the tape player is serviced 3 142 Care of Your CDs and DVDs Handle CDs carefully Store them in their original cases or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust The CD player scans the bottom surface of the disc If the surface of a CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly or not at all If the surface of a CD is soiled take a soft lint free cloth or dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water and clean it Make sure the wiping process starts from the center to the edge Do not touch the bottom side of a CD while handling it this could damage the surface Pick up CDs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer edge Care of the CD and DVD Player The use of CD lens cleaners for CDs is not advised due to the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with lubricants internal to the CD mechanism Fixed Mast Antenna The fixed mast antenna can withstand most car washes withou
294. hould be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle At temperatures above 32 F 0 C use of the coolant heater is not required To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1 Turn off the engine 2 Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord The cord is located on the driver s side of the engine compartment behind the battery 3 Plug it into a normal grounded 110 Volt AC outlet A CAUTION Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock Also the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire You could be seriously injured Plug the cord into a properly grounded three prong 110 volt AC outlet If the cord will not reach use a heavy duty three prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps 4 Before starting the engine be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts If you do not it could be damaged How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in The answer depends on the outside temperature the kind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area Displacement on Demand DoD Your vehicle s V8 engine may be equipped with Displacement on Demand DoD This system allows the engine to operat
295. icle However if you continue to remain unsatisfied after following the procedure outlined in Steps One and Two you should file with the BBB Auto Line Program to enforce any additional rights you may have Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan CAMVAP The BBB Auto Line Program is an out of court program administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus to settle automotive disputes regarding vehicle repairs or the interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Although you may be required to resort to this informal dispute resolution program prior to filing a court action use of the program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within 40 days If you do not agree with the decision given in your case you may reject it and proceed with any other venue for relief available to you You may contact the BBB Auto Line Program using the toll free telephone number or write them at the following address BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus Inc 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington VA 22203 1838 Telephone 1 800 955 5100 This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia Eligibility is limited by vehicle age mileage and other factors General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and or discontinue its participation in this pro
296. icle provider requirements Requirements vary and may include minimum age requirements insurance coverage credit card etc You are responsible for fuel usage charges and may also be responsible for taxes levies usage fees excessive mileage or rental usage beyond the completion of the repair Generally it is not possible to provide a like vehicle as a courtesy rental Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper to Bumper warranty coverage period but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options such as shuttle service may not be available at every dealer Please contact your dealer for specific information about availability All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by appropriate dealer personnel Canadian Vehicles For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period of the General Motors of Canada New Vehicle Limited Warranty alternative transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program Please consult your dealer for details General Motors reserves the right to unilaterally modify change or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time and to resolve all questions of claim e
297. if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem CD Adapter Kits It is possible to use a portable CD player with the cassette tape player after activating the bypass feature on your tape player To activate the bypass feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE DISC button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and the tape symbol on the display will flash indicating the feature is active 4 Insert the adapter into the cassette tape slot It will power up the radio and begin playing The override feature will remain active until the eject button is pressed Playing a CD Insert a CD part way into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and the CD should begin playing If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button or the INFO knob If the ignition or radio is turned off with the CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start playing where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When a CD is inserted the CD symbol will appear on the display As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Fu
298. ift lever and pushing the lever all the way toward the front of the vehicle Turn the ignition key to LOCK Remove the key and take it with you You know your vehicle is in PARK P if the key can be removed from the ignition injured To be sure your vehicle will not move even when you are on fairly level ground use the steps that follow With four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shift lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 Always put the shift lever fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you are pulling a trailer see Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 2 32 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running A CAUTION It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P with the parking brake firmly set If you have four wheel drive your vehicle will be free to roll even if your lever is in PARK P if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL So be sure the transfer case is ina drive gear not NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 And if you leave the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catch fire You or others could be injured Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to If you have to leave you
299. ifting into Four Wheel Low is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Turn the knob to Four Wheel Low You must wait for the Four Wheel Low indicator light to stop flashing and stay on before shifting the transmission into gear If you turn the knob to Four Wheel Low when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel Low indicator light will flash for 30 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h and the transmission is in NEUTRAL N After 30 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen Shifting Out of Four Wheel Low To shift from Four Wheel Low to Four Wheel High Auto Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel High your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph 3 2 km h with the transmission in NEUTRAL N and the engine running The preferred method for shifting out of Four Wheel Low is to have your vehicle moving 1 or 2 mph 1 6 to 3 2 km h Turn the knob to Four Wheel High Auto Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel High You must wait for the Four Wheel High Auto Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel High indicator light to stop flashing and stay off before shifting your transmission into gear If the knob is turned to Four Wheel High Auto Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel High when your vehicle is in gear and or moving the Four Wheel High Auto Four Wheel Drive or Two Wheel High indicator light will flash for 30 seconds It will not complete
300. ight is usually at least 10 percent of total loaded trailer weight you can expect that the largest trailer your vehicle can properly handle is 6 000 Ibs 2 721 kg It is important that you make sure your vehicle does not exceed any of its ratings GCWR GVWR RGAWR Maximum Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight The only way to be sure you are not exceeding any of these ratings is to weigh your vehicle and trailer Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires Be sure your vehicle s tires are inflated to the upper limit for cold tires You ll find these numbers on the Certification label at the rear edge of the driver s door See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for more information Then be sure you don t go over the GVW limit for your vehicle or the GAWR including the weight of the trailer tongue If you use a weight distributing hitch make sure you don t go over the rear axle limit before you apply the weight distribution spring bars Hitches It s important to have the correct hitch equipment Crosswinds large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you ll need the right hitch 4 65 Weight Distributing Hitches and Weight Carrying Hitches A Body to Ground Distance B Front of Vehicle When using a weight distributing hitch the hitch must be adjusted so the distance remains the same both before and after coupling the trailer to the tow vehicle If you use a step bumper hitch the bumper could be
301. ignites it you could be badly burned Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full and is more likely in hot weather Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for any hiss noise to stop Then unscrew the cap all the way Be careful not to spill fuel Do not top off or overfill the tank and wait a few seconds after you have finished pumping before removing the nozzle Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5 107 When replacing the fuel cap turn it clockwise until it clicks Make sure the cap is fully installed The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed This would allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 There may also be a light that comes on in the instrument panel to let you know if your gas cap is not properly installed See Check Gas Cap Light on page 3 50 for more information A CAUTION If a fire starts while you are refueling do not remove the nozzle Shut off the flow of fuel by shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant Leave the area immediately Notice f you need a new fuel cap be sure to get the right type Your dealer can get one for you If you get the wrong type it may not fit properly This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and may damage your fuel tank
302. ild restraint with lower attachments B Top Tether Anchor A top tether A C anchors the top of the child restraint to the vehicle A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle The top tether attachment B on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash Your child restraint may have a single tether A or a dual tether C Either will have a single attachment B to secure the top tether to the anchor Some top tether equipped child restraints are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached Others require the top tether always to be attached In Canada the law requires that forward facing child restraints have a top tether and that the tether be attached In the United States some child restraints also have a top tether Be sure to read and follow the instructions for your child restraint If the child restraint does not have a top tether one can be obtained in kit form for many child restraints Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is available 1 43 Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations 2 Top Tether Anchor Seating positions with top tether anchors Lower Anchor Seating positions with two lower anchors Second Row 1 44 To assist you in locating the lower anchors each seating position with lower anchors has t
303. ill steer Gently brake to a stop well off the road if possible A CAUTION Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training The jack provided with your vehicle is designed only for changing a flat tire If it is used for anything else you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack Use the jack provided with your vehicle only for changing a flat tire If a tire goes flat the next part shows how to use the jacking equipment to change a flat tire safely 5 80 Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place Turn on your hazard warning flashers See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3 6 for more information A CAUTION Changing a tire can be dangerous The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall on you or other people You and they could be badly injured or even killed Find a level place to change your tire To help prevent the vehicle from moving Set the parking brake firmly Put the shift lever in PARK P If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued 4 5 Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle is raised Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle Put the wheel
304. in a crash This system is designed to make installation of a child restraint easier The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle and attachments on the child restraint that are made for use with the LATCH system Make sure that a LATCH compatible child restraint is properly installed using the anchors or use the vehicle s safety belts to secure the restraint following the instructions that came with that restraint and also the instructions in this manual When installing a child restraint with a top tether you must also use either the lower anchors or the safety belts to properly secure the child restraint A child restraint must never be installed using only the top tether and anchor 1 41 In order to use the LATCH system in your vehicle you need a child restraint equipped with LATCH attachments The child restraint manufacturer will provide you with instructions on how to use the child restraint and its attachments The following explains how to attach a child restraint with these attachments in your vehicle Your vehicle has lower anchors and top tether anchors Your child restraint may have lower attachments and a top tether Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors and attachments or top tether anchors and attachments 1 42 Lower Anchors Lower anchors A are metal bars built into the vehicle There are two lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a ch
305. ing mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section Individual buttons cannot be erased but they can be reprogrammed See Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button following this section 2 55 Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To program a device to Universal Home Remote using a Universal Home Remote button previously trained follow these steps 1 Press and hold the desired Universal Home Remote button Do not release the button 2 The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds While still holding the Universal Home Remote button proceed with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote shown earlier in this section For additional information on Universal Home Remote see Customer Assistance Offices on page 7 4 2 56 Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling up on the handle Overhead Console Your vehicle may have this feature The overhead console may include reading lamps a Universal Home Remote and a sunroof switch See Sunroof on page 2 62 and Universal Home Remote System on page 2 52 for more information If your vehicle has a third row seat and has a power operated rear quarter glass the switches for operating the rear quarter glass are also located in the overhead console These switches allow the driver to open and close each third row seat win
306. install the cap See Filling the Tank on page 5 8 The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere A few driving trips with the cap properly installed should turn the light off Did you just drive through a deep puddle of water If so your electrical system may be wet The condition will usually be corrected when the electrical system dries out A few driving trips should turn the light off Have you recently changed brands of fuel If so be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel See Gasoline Octane on page 5 5 Poor fuel quality will cause your engine not to run as efficiently as designed You may notice this as stalling after start up stalling when you put the vehicle into gear misfiring hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration These conditions may go away once the engine is warmed up This will be detected by the system and cause the light to turn on 3 44 If you experience one or more of these conditions change the fuel brand you use It will require at least one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off If none of the above steps have made the light turn off your dealer can check the vehicle Your dealer has the proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that may have developed Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
307. installed options Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it was designed to carry the Tire and Loading Information label and the Certification Tire label A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle 4 48 Tire and Loading Information Label SEE OWNER S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Label Example A vehicle specific Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the center pillar B pillar With the driver s door open you will find the label attached below the door lock post striker The tire and loading information label shows the number of occupant seating positions A and the maximum vehicle capacity weight B in kilograms and pounds The Tire and Loading Information label also shows the size of the original equipment tires C and the recommended cold tire inflation pressures D For more information on tires and inflation see Tires on page 5 57 and Inflation Tire Pressure on page 5 64 There is also important loading information on the vehicle Certification Tire label It tells you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR and the Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR for the fro
308. ion parts be original equipment parts either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts Remember recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty Insurance pays the bill for the repair but you must live with the repair Depending on your policy limits your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts Discuss this with your repair professional and insist on Genuine GM parts Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost If another party s insurance company is paying for the repairs you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company s collision policy repair limits as you have no contractual limits with that company In such cases you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA in addition to notifying General Motors If NHTSA receives similar complaints it may open an investigation and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign Ho
309. irth defects or other reproductive harm Engine exhaust many parts and systems including some inside the vehicle many fluids and some component wear by products contain and or emit these chemicals Doing Your Own Service Work A CAUTION You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it e Be sure you have sufficient knowledge experience the proper replacement parts and tools before you attempt any vehicle maintenance task Be sure to use the proper nuts bolts and other fasteners English and metric fasteners can be easily confused If you use the wrong fasteners parts can later break or fall off You could be hurt If you want to do some of your own service work you will want to use the proper service manual It tells you much more about how to service your vehicle than this manual can To order the proper service manual see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 7 15 Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to do your own service work see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 68 You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform See Maintenance Record on page 6 16 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle Things you might add to the outside of your vehicle can affect the airflow around it This may cause wind noise and
310. is button allows you to manually adjust the fan speed Press the up arrow to increase fan speed and the down arrow to decrease fan speed The display will change to show you the selected fan speed and the driver s side temperature setting for five seconds 7 Mode Press this button to manually change the direction of the airflow in your vehicle Keep pressing the button until the desired mode appears on the display The display will change to show you the selected air delivery mode and the driver s temperature setting for five seconds 7s Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets td Bi Level This mode directs approximately half of the air to the instrument panel outlets then directs the remaining air to the floor outlets A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper outlets and warmer air to the floor outlets 3 24 ted Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets Some air also comes out of the defroster and side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected in floor mode lt amp Recirculation Press this button to turn recirculation mode on or off When this button is pressed an indicator light in the button will also come on to let you know that it is activated Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle Use this mode to help prevent outside odors and or dust from
311. is button to play a station you have programmed on the radio preset pushbuttons The radio will only seek preset stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing in the CD changer press this button to go to the next available CD if multiple CDs are loaded A SOURCE V Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped or a CD If a CD is loaded the CD symbol will appear on the display A SEEK V Press the up or the down arrow to go to the next or to the previous radio station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band When a CD is playing press the up or the down arrow to fast forward or reverse A voL Y Volume Press the up or the down arrow to increase or to decrease the volume 3 139 Radio Reception You may experience frequency interference and static during normal radio reception if items such as cellphone chargers vehicle convenience accessories and external electronic devices are plugged into the accessory power outlet If there is interference or static unplug the item from the accessory power outlet AM The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM especially at night The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with each other For better radio reception most AM radio stations will boost the power levels during the day and then reduce these levels during the
312. is symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM4718M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Your vehicle s engine is filled at the factory with a Mobil 1 synthetic oil which meets all requirements for your vehicle Substitute Engine Oil When adding oil to maintain engine oil level oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M may not be available You can add substitute oil designated SAE 5W 30 with the starburst symbol at all temperatures Substitute oil not meeting GM Standard GM4718M should not be used for an oil change Engine Oil Additives Do not add anything to your oil The recommended oils with the starburst symbol that meet GM standards are all you will need for good performance and engine protection Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil Your vehicle has a computer system that lets you know when to change the engine oil and filter This is based on engine revolutions and engine temperature and not on mileage Based on driving conditions the mileage at which an oil change will be indicated can vary considerably For the oil life system to work properly you must reset the system every time the oil is changed When the system has calculated that oil life has been diminished it will indicate that an oil change is necess
313. is type of media is inserted into the DVD player When using the wired headphones not included if the front seat passengers play a CD in the Radio with Six Disc CD if equipped or use XM Satellite Radio Service if equipped you will hear the audio for these sources instead of the DVD or CD that is currently playing through the RSE If an error message appears on the video screen see DVD Messages later in this section DVD Player Buttons Without Sunroof Panasonic D Power Press this button to turn the RSE system on and off The power indicator light will illuminate when the power is on A Eject Press this button to eject a DVD or CD SRCE Source Press this button to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source E Stop Press this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD or CD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD gt Play Pause Press this button to start play of a DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to pause it Press this button again to continue the play of the DVD or CD Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD C Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color
314. isit gmmobility com or call the GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1 800 323 9935 Text telephone TTY users call 1 800 833 9935 GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program Call 1 800 GM DRIVE 463 7483 for details TTY users call 1 800 263 3830 Roadside Assistance Program As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program This value added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive in the city or travel the open road Call Chevrolet s Roadside Assistance at 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 24 hours a day 365 days a year to speak with a Chevrolet Roadside Assistance representative We will provide the following services during the Bumper to Bumper warranty period at no expense to you e Fuel Delivery Delivery of enough fuel 5 maximum for the customer to get to the nearest service station e Lock out Service identification required Replacement keys or locksmith service will be covered at no charge if you are unable to gain entry into your vehicle Delivery of the replacement key will be covered within 10 miles 16 km e Emergency Tow Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle disabling accident Assistance provided when the vehicle is mired in sand mud or snow e Flat Tire Change Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge The customer is responsible for the repair or re
315. ists will be treated as special folders containing compressed audio song files Playing an MP3 Insert a CD partway into the slot label side up The player will pull it in and READING will appear on the display The CD should begin playing and the CD symbol will appear on the display If you want to insert a CD with the ignition off first press the eject button or the DISPL knob 3 92 If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known go
316. itch extension that will position the hitch ball closest to the vehicle This will help reduce the effect of trailer tongue weight on the rear axle After you ve loaded your trailer weigh the trailer and then the tongue separately to see if the weights are proper If they aren t you may be able to get them right simply by moving some items around in the trailer Trailering may be limited by the vehicle s ability to carry tongue weight Tongue weight cannot cause the vehicle to exceed the GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or the RGAWR Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating The effect of additional weight may reduce your trailering capacity more than the total of the additional weight 4 64 Consider the following example A vehicle model base weight is 5 500 Ibs 2 495 kg 2 800 Ibs 1 270 kg at the front axle and 2 700 Ibs 1 225 kg at the rear axle It has a GVWR of 7 200 Ibs 3 266 kg a RGAWR of 4 000 Ibs 1 814 kg anda GCWR Gross Combination Weight Rating of 14 000 Ibs 6 350 kg The trailer rating should be 14 000 Ibs 6350 kg 5 500 Ibs 2495 kg GCWR Vehicle Weight 8 500 Ibs 3855 kg Trailer Rating You can expect tongue weight to be at least 10 percent of trailer weight 850 lbs 386 kg and because the weight is applied well behind the rear axle the effect on the rear axle will be greater than just the weight itself as much as 1 5 times as much The weight at the rear axle could be 850 Ibs
317. its in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses and circuit breakers This greatly reduces the chance of fires caused by electrical problems Look at the silver colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have a spare fuse you can borrow one that has the same amperage Just pick some feature of your vehicle that you can get along without like the radio or cigarette lighter and use its fuse if it is the correct amperage Replace it as soon as you can Engine Compartment Fuse Block The fuse block is located under the hood in the engine compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location Remove the primary cover by pressing the two locking tabs Remove the secondary cover by snapping off while lifting To reinstall the fuse panel cover reverse the sequence 5 109 L6 Engine 5 110 Fuses us 1 Electrically Controlled Air Suspension 2 Passenger s Side High Beam Headlamp 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Headlamp Back Up Trailer Lamps 5 Driver s Side High Beam Headlamp Driver s Side Low Beam Headlamp 7 Rear Window Washer Headlamp Washer 8 Automato Transfer Case 9 Windshield wasser C Fuses Use O 24 Instrumen
318. ived or a different station is tuned to Radio Messages CAL ERR Calibration Error The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory If CAL ERR appears on the display it means that the radio has not been configured properly for the vehicle and must be returned to your GM dealer for service LOCKED This message is displayed when the THEFTLOCK system has locked up Take the vehicle to your GM dealer for service If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer 3 115 XM Radio Messages Radio Display sii P XL Explicit Language XL on the radio display These channels or any others can be blocked at a Channels after the channel name customer s request by calling 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 indicates content with explicit language Updating Updating The encryption code in the receiver is being updated and encryption code no action is required This process should take no longer than 30 seconds No Signal Loss of signal The system is functioning correctly but the vehicle is in a location that is blocking the XM signal When you move into an open area the signal should return Loading XM Acquiring channel audio The audio system is acquiring and processing audio and text after 4 second delay data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another
319. ization Press this button to select customized equalization settings designed for country western jazz talk pop rock and classical Selecting CUSTOM or changing manual tone controls returns the EQ to the manual tone control The radio will save separate AUTO EQ settings for each preset and source If the radio is equipped with the Bose audio system the equalization settings are either CUSTOM or TALK Adjusting the Speakers Balance Fade AUDIO To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until BAL appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the right or the left speakers To adjust the fade between the front and the rear speakers push and release the AUDIO knob until FADE appears on the display Turn the knob to move the sound toward the front or the rear speakers To adjust the balance or fade to the middle position while it is displayed push the AUDIO knob and hold it until the radio produces one beep The balance or fade will be adjusted to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position 3 99 Finding a Program Type PTY Station RDS and XM To select and find a desired PTY perform the following 1 P
320. ke pads have built in wear indicators that make a high pitched warning sound when the brake pads are worn and new pads are needed The sound may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle is moving except when you are pushing on the brake pedal firmly A CAUTION The brake wear warning sound means that soon your brakes will not work well That could lead to an accident When you hear the brake wear warning sound have your vehicle serviced Notice Continuing to drive with worn out brake pads could result in costly brake repair Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied This does not mean something is wrong with your brakes Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help prevent brake pulsation When tires are rotated inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications Brake linings should always be replaced as complete axle sets Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel This could be a sign of brake trouble Brake Adjustment Every time you make a brake stop your disc brakes adjust for wear 5 43 Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well together if the vehicle is to have really good braking
321. l cap has been left off or improperly installed A loose or missing fuel cap will allow fuel to evaporate into the atmosphere The DIC message will remain on until the message is cancelled with the return button on the steering wheel The DIC message will also be cancelled if the ignition is turned off The DIC message and the Service Engine Soon light may come on again during a second trip if the fuel cap is still not tightened properly See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3 42 for more information TRACTION CONTROL OFF The TRACTION CONTROL OFF message will be displayed when you momentarily press the StabiliTrak button located on the transmission shift handle In this mode stability control and the brake traction control are functional Engine speed management will be modified and the driven wheels can spin more freely For more details on this mode see StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 TURN SIGNAL ON If a turn signal is left on for 3 4 of a mile 1 2 km this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Move the turn signal multifunction lever to the off position Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display DIC Vehicle Customization Your vehicle may have customization capabilities that allow you to program some features to one setting based on your preference All of the customizable options listed may not be available on your vehicle Only the options available
322. lash each time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter LOCK FEEDBACK HORN The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the lock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Unlock Feedback Press the customization button until UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS appears in the display To select your preference for the feedback you will receive when unlocking the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter press the select button while UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNLOCK FEEDBACK LAMPS default The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter UNLOCK FEEDBACK HORN The horn will chirp the second time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter UNLOCK FEEDBACK BOTH The parking lamps will flash each time you press the button with the unlock symbol on the remote keyless entry transmitter and the horn will chirp the second time you press the unlock button UNLOCK FEEDBACK OFF There will be no feedback when unlocking the vehicle Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displa
323. le Except SS Model Rear Axle SS Model Transfer Case SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 With a complete drain and refill add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Axle Lubricant Additive GM Part No U S 1052358 in Canada 992694 where required See Rear Axle on page 5 50 AUTO TRAK II Fluid GM Part No U S 12378508 in Canada 10953626 Usage Fluid Lubricant Rear Driveline Center Spline and Universal Joints Constant Velocity Universal Joint Hood Latch Assembly Secondary Latch Pivots Spring Anchor and Release Pawl 6 14 Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Chassis Lubricant GM Part No U S 12377985 in Canada 88901242 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol GM Part No U S 12346293 in Canada 992723 or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI 2 Category LB or GC LB Hood and Door Hinges Body Door Hinge Pins Liftgate Hinge and Linkage Folding Seats and Fuel Door Hinge Outer Tail
324. le and the damages may not be covered by your warranty Always use the automatic transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 e After adding fluid recheck the fluid level as described under How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid earlier in this section e When the correct fluid level is obtained push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place 5 28 Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX COOL engine coolant This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for five years or 150 000 miles 240 000 km whichever occurs first if you add only DEX COOL extended life coolant The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it is low If you have a problem with engine overheating see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 A 50 50 mixture of clean drinkable water and DEX COOL coolant will e Give freezing protection down to 34 F 37 C e Give boiling protection up to 265 F 129 C e Protect against rust and corrosion e Help keep the proper engine temperature e Let the warning lights and gages work as they should Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at the first maintenance service after each 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichev
325. le and make sure the spare is correctly inflated Have the damaged or flat road tire repaired or replaced as soon as you can and installed back onto your vehicle This way a spare tire will be available in case you need it again 5 97 Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle s interior will continue to look its best if it is cleaned often Although not always visible dust and dirt can accumulate on your upholstery Dirt can damage carpet fabric leather and plastic surfaces Regular vacuuming is recommended to remove particles from your upholstery It is important to keep your upholstery from becoming and remaining heavily soiled Soils should be removed as quickly as possible Your vehicle s interior may experience extremes of heat that could cause stains to set rapidly Lighter colored interiors may require more frequent cleaning Use care because newspapers and garments that transfer color to your home furnishings may also transfer color to your vehicle s interior When cleaning your vehicle s interior only use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned Permanent damage may result from using cleaners on surfaces for which they were not intended Use glass cleaner only on glass Remove any accidental over spray from other surfaces immediately To prevent over spray apply cleaner directly to the cleaning cloth 5 98 Notice If you use abrasive cleaners when cleaning gl
326. le in this manual Is there enough fuel Is the spare tire fully inflated Are the fluid levels up where they should be What are the local laws that apply to off roading where you will be driving If you do not know you should check with law enforcement people in the area Will you be on someone s private land If so be sure to get the necessary permission Loading Your Vehicle for Off Road Driving There are some important things to remember about how to load your vehicle e The heaviest things should be on the load floor and forward of the rear axle Put heavier items as far forward as you can e Be sure the load is secured properly so driving on the off road terrain does not toss things around A CAUTION e Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forward during a sudden stop You or your passengers could be injured Keep cargo below the top of the seatbacks Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be tossed about when driving over rough terrain You or your passengers can be struck by flying objects Secure the cargo properly Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle s center of gravity making it more likely to roll over You can be seriously or fatally injured if the vehicle rolls over Put heavy loads inside the cargo area not on the roof Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward and low as possible You will find other important information in this manual See Loading Yo
327. ligibility pursuant to the terms and conditions described herein at its sole discretion Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders Your vehicle like other modern motor vehicles has a number of sophisticated computer systems that monitor and control several aspects of the vehicle s performance Your vehicle uses on board vehicle computers to monitor emission control components to optimize fuel economy to monitor conditions for airbag deployment and if so equipped to provide anti lock braking and to help the driver control the vehicle in difficult driving situations Some information may be stored during regular operations to facilitate repair of detected malfunctions other information is stored only in a crash event by computer systems such as those commonly called event data recorders EDR In a crash event computer systems such as the Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module SDM in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated such as data related to engine speed brake application throttle position vehicle speed safety belt usage airbag readiness airbag performance and the severity of a collision If your vehicle is equipped with StabiliTrak steering performance including yaw rate steering wheel angle and lateral acceleration is also recorded This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performa
328. lisions Aftermarket parts are not covered by your GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty and any vehicle failure related to such parts are not covered by that warranty Repair Facility GM also recommends that you choose a collision repair facility that meets your needs before you ever need collision repairs Your GM dealer may have a collision repair center with GM trained technicians and state of the art equipment or be able to recommend a collision repair center that has GM trained technicians and comparable equipment Insuring Your Vehicle Protect your investment in your GM vehicle with comprehensive and collision insurance coverage There are significant differences in the quality of coverage afforded by various insurance policy terms Many insurance policies provide reduced protection to your GM vehicle by limiting compensation for damage repairs by using aftermarket collision parts Some insurance companies will not specify aftermarket collision parts When purchasing insurance we recommend that you assure your vehicle will be repaired with GM original equipment collision parts If such insurance coverage is not available from your current insurance carrier consider switching to another insurance carrier If your vehicle is leased the leasing company may require you to have insurance that assures repairs with Genuine GM Original Equipment Manufacturer OEM parts or Genuine Manufacturer replacement parts Read your lease carefu
329. lite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Push this knob to turn the system on and off lt 1 VOLUME gt Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you want then hold the knob until you hear a beep The selected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increa
330. ll be there if it is needed while you are on the road If the vehicle is sold leave this manual in the vehicle Litho in U S A Part No O6TBLAZER A First Printing Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from Helm Incorporated P O Box 07130 Detroit MI 48207 How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle If this is done it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found 2005 General Motors Corporation All Rights Reserved Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning A CAUTION These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people In the caution area we tell you what the hazard is Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard Please read these cautions If you do not you or others could be hurt You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book This safety symbol means Do Not Do Not d
331. ll size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have pl
332. lly as you may be charged at the end of your lease for poor quality repairs If an Accident Occurs Here is what to do if you are involved in an accident Try to relax and then check to make sure you are all right If you are uninjured make sure that no one else in your vehicle or the other vehicle is injured If there has been an injury call 911 for help Do not leave the scene of an accident until all matters have been taken care of Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident Do not discuss your personal condition mental frame of mind or anything unrelated to the accident This will help guard against post accident legal action If you need roadside assistance call GM Roadside Assistance See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7 6 for more information If your vehicle cannot be driven know where the towing service will be taking it Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver s name the service s name and the phone number Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle Gather the important information you will need from the other driver Things like name address phone number driver s lice
333. lly press and release the accelerator pedal slowly three times within five seconds 3 Turn the key to LOCK If the light message comes back on when you start the vehicle the engine oil life system has not reset Repeat the procedure For vehicles with the Driver Information Center see Driver Information Center DIC on page 3 50 to reset the system What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Do not let used oil stay on your skin for very long 5 24 Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly dispose of clothing or rags containing used engine oil See the manufacturer s warnings about the use and disposal of oil products Used oil can be a threat to the environment If you change your own oil be sure to drain all the oil from the filter before disposal Never dispose of oil by putting it in the trash pouring it on the ground into sewers or into streams or bodies of water Instead recycle it by taking it to a place that collects used oil If you have a problem properly disposing of your used oil ask your dealer a service station or a local recycling center for help Engine Air Cleaner Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the engine air cleaner filter 4 2L L6 Engine shown 5 3L and 6 0L V8 Engines similar When to Inspect the Engine Air Cl
334. located below the mirror face for up to three seconds to turn the feature on and off A light on the mirror will be lit while the feature is turned on Compass Operation Press the on off button once to turn the compass on or off There is a compass display in the window in the upper right corner of the mirror face The compass displays a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east 2 43 Compass Calibration Press and hold the on off button down for nine seconds to activate the compass calibration mode CAL will be displayed in the compass window on the mirror The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north The mirror is set to zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances such as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings 2 44 To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the map 2 Press and hold the on off button for six seconds Release the button when ZO
335. location 5 40 Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for the location of the reservoir DOT 3 AR There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down The first is that the brake fluid goes down to an acceptable level during normal brake lining wear When new linings are put in the fluid level goes back up The other reason is that fluid is leaking out of the brake system If it is you should have your brake system fixed since a leak means that sooner or later your brakes will not work well or will not work at all So it is not a good idea to top off your brake fluid Adding brake fluid will not correct a leak If you add fluid when your linings are worn then you will have too much fluid when you get new brake linings You should add or remove brake fluid as necessary only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system A CAUTION If you have too much brake fluid it can spill on the engine The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough You or others could be burned and your vehicle could be damaged Add brake fluid only when work is done on the brake hydraulic system See Checking Brake Fluid in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine when to check your brake fluid See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 5 41 Checking Brake Fluid You
336. looding and flood waters demand extreme caution Find out how deep the water is before you drive through it If it is deep enough to cover the wheel hubs axles or exhaust pipe do not try it you probably will not get through Also water that deep can damage the axle and other vehicle parts 4 31 If the water is not too deep drive slowly through it At faster speeds water splashes on the ignition system and your vehicle can stall Stalling can also occur if you get the tailpipe under water And as long as the tailpipe is under water you will never be able to start the engine When you go through water remember that when the brakes get wet it may take you longer to stop A CAUTION Driving through rushing water can be dangerous Deep water can sweep your vehicle downstream and you and your passengers could drown If it is only shallow water it can still wash away the ground from under your tires and you could lose traction and roll the vehicle over Do not drive through rushing water See Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads on page 4 34 for more information on driving through water 4 32 After Off Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody chassis or under the hood These accumulations can be a fire hazard After operation in mud or sand have the brake linings cleaned and checked These substances can cause glazing and uneven braking Check the body structure steeri
337. lot label side up The player will pull the CD in Once the CD is loaded the indicator light will begin flashing again Once the light stops flashing and turns green you can load another CD The CD player takes up to six CDs Do not try to load more than six To load more than one CD but less than six complete Steps 1 through 3 When finished loading CDs press the LOAD button to cancel the loading function The radio will begin to play the last CD loaded If more than one CD has been loaded a number for each CD will appear on the display Playing a Specific Loaded CD For every CD loaded a number will appear on the display To play a specific CD first press the CD AUX button if not already in CD mode then press the numbered pushbutton that corresponds to the CD A small bar will appear under the CD number that is playing and the track number will appear on the display If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section cD A Eject Press this button to eject CD s To eject the CD that is currently playing press and release this button To eject multiple CDs do the following 1 Press and hold the CD eject button for two seconds You will hear a beep and the indicator light located to the right of the slot will begin to flash and EJECT ALL will appear on the display 2 Once the light stops flashing REMOVE CD will appear on the display The CD will eject and can be removed
338. ly to resume accelerate Each time you do this your vehicle will go about 1 mph 1 6 km h faster Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control Press in the set button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want then release it Each time you do this you ll go about 1 mph 1 6 km h slower Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed When you take your foot off the pedal your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed load and the steepness of the hills When going up steep hills you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed When going downhill you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down Of course applying the brake takes you out of cruise control Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don t use cruise control on steep hills Ending Cruise Control There are three ways to turn off the cruise control e Step lightly on the brake pedal e Move the cruise switch to off or e Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL N Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition your cruise control set speed memory is erased Headlamps Your exterior lamps knob is located on your instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel Off
339. m will be ignored Root Directory The root directory will be treated as a folder If the root directory has compressed audio files the directory will be displayed as F1 ROOT All files contained directly under the root directory will be accessed prior to any root directory folders However playlists Px will always be accessed before root folders or files Empty Directory or Folder If a root directory or a folder exists somewhere in the file structure that contains only folders subfolders and no compressed files directly beneath them the player will advance to the next folder in the file structure that contains compressed audio files and the empty folder will not be displayed or numbered No Folder When the CD contains only compressed files the files will be located under the root folder The next and previous folder functions will have no function on a CD that was recorded without folders or playlists When displaying the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files but no folders all files will be located under the root folder The folder down and the folder up buttons will search playlists Px first and then go to the root folder When the radio displays the name of the folder the radio will display ROOT Order of Play Tracks will be played in the following order e Play will begin from the first track in the first playlist and will continue seque
340. m shows an estimate of the oil s remaining useful life It will show 100 when the system is reset after an oil change It will alert you to change your oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change To reset the engine oil life system see Engine Oil Life System on page 5 23 In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual See Engine Oil on page 5 18 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 Customization Button i Customization Press the customization button to access the VEHICLE SETTINGS menu and customize the settings to your vehicle See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 61 for more information Select Button Select Press the select button to reset certain DIC functions turn off or acknowledge messages on the DIC display and set your customization settings For example this button will allow you to reset the trip odometers turn off the FUEL LEVEL LOW message and enables you to scroll through and select the language in which the DIC information will appear DIC Warnings and Messages Messages are displayed on the DIC to notify the driver that the status of the vehicle has changed and that some action may be needed by the driver to correct the condition More than one message may appear at one time They will appear one after the other So
341. marily because an occupant s motion is not toward those airbags Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions for the driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags and only in moderate to severe side collisions or rollovers for the roof mounted side impact airbags 1 62 What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates After a frontal airbag inflates it quickly deflates so quickly that some people may not even realize the airbag inflated Roof mounted side impact airbags deflate more slowly and may still be at least partially inflated minutes after the vehicle comes to rest Some components of the airbag module may be hot for a short time These components include the steering wheel hub for the driver s frontal airbag and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s frontal airbag For vehicles with side impact airbags the ceiling of your vehicle near the side windows may be hot The parts of the bag that come into contact with you may be warm but not too hot to touch There will be some smoke and dust coming from the vents in the deflated airbags Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the windshield or being able to steer the vehicle nor does it stop people from leaving the vehicle A CAUTION When an airbag inflates there is dust in the air This dust could cause breathin
342. me messages may not require immediate action but you should press the trip stem on the instrument panel cluster to acknowledge that you received the message and to clear it from the display Pressing any of the DIC steering wheel buttons trip information fuel information customization or select button will also acknowledge any warnings or service messages Some messages cannot be cleared from the display because they are more urgent These messages require action before they can be removed from the DIC display The following are the possible messages that can be displayed and some information about them 3 55 BATTERY NOT CHARGING If the battery is not charging during operation this message will appear on the DIC Driving with this problem could drain your battery Have the electrical system checked by your GM dealer as soon as possible See Voltmeter Gage on page 3 38 Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display CHANGE ENGINE OIL This message is displayed when the engine oil needs to be changed and service is required for your vehicle See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 and Engine Oil on page 5 18 for more information Also see Engine Oil Life System on page 5 23 for information on how to reset the message This message will clear itself after 10 seconds until the next ignition cycle CHECK TIRE PRESSURE If your vehicle has a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system and if a
343. n at reduced brightness when the following conditions are met e The ignition is on e The exterior lamps knob is in automatic headlamp mode e The light sensor detects daytime light e The transmission is not in PARK P When the DRL are on only your headlamps will be on The taillamps sidemarker and other lamps won t be on The instrument panel won t be lit up either When it begins to get dark the headlamps will automatically switch from DRL to the regular headlamps Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness along with other lamps such as the taillamps sidemarker parking lamps and the instrument panel lights The radio lights will also be on Your vehicle is equipped with a light sensor on the top of the instrument panel Be sure it is not covered or the system will be on whenever the ignition is on The system may also turn on your lights when driving through a parking garage heavy overcast weather or a tunnel This is normal There is a delay in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the Daytime Running Lamps DRL and the automatic headlamp systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead street lights does not affect the system The DRL and automatic headlamp system will only be affected when the light sensor sees a change in lighting lasting longer than the delay If you start
344. n blow out and burn you badly They are under pressure and if you turn the radiator pressure cap even a little they can come out at high speed Never turn the cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap is hot Wait for the cooling system and radiator pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap 1 You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system including the radiator pressure cap and upper radiator hose is no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly counterclockwise about one full turn If you hear a hiss wait for that to stop A hiss means there is still some pressure left 2 Then keep turning the pressure cap Remove the pressure cap 5 36 6 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine cooling fan 7 By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lower If the level is lower add more of the proper DEX COOL coolant mixture through the filler neck until the level reaches the base of the filler neck 8 Then replace the pressure cap At any time during this procedure if coolant begins to flow out of the filler neck reinstall the pressure cap Be sure the pressure cap is hand tight and fully seated 5 38 Engine Fan Noise Your vehicle has a clutched engine cooling fan When the clutch is engaged the fan spins faster to provide more air to cool the e
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346. n occupant and an airbag and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering And if your vehicle has roof mounted side impact airbags never secure anything to the roof of your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any door or window opening If you do the path of an inflating side impact airbag will be blocked The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear 1 59 When Should an Airbag Inflate The driver s and right front passenger s frontal airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crashes But they are designed to inflate only if the impact exceeds a predetermined deployment threshold Deployment thresholds take into account a variety of desired deployment and non deployment events and are used to predict how severe a crash is likely to be in time for the airbags to inflate and help restrain the occupants Whether your frontal airbags will or should deploy is not based on how fast your vehicle is traveling It depends largely on what you hit the direction of the impact and how quickly your vehicle slows down In addition your vehicle has dual stage frontal airbags which adjust the restraint according to crash severity Your vehicle is equipped with electronic frontal sensors which help the sensing system distinguish between a moderate frontal impact and a more severe frontal impact For moderate frontal impacts these
347. n the shoulder part 1 26 or 4 3 or Se Ker A Ne Jaws A i Yy lia PS S f ZN lt gt Be j JEANS E J e The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor A CAUTION You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose In a crash you would move forward too much which could increase injury The shoulder belt should fit against your body To unlatch the belt push the button on the buckle 1 27 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults When attached to a shoulder belt the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head There is one guide for each of the rear outside passenger positions Here is how to attach the comfort guide to the shoulder belt 1 Find the
348. n your hazard flashers e Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you have been stopped by the snow e Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you If you do not have blankets or extra clothing make body insulators from newspapers burlap bags rags floor mats anything you can wrap around yourself or tuck under your clothing to keep warm 4 44 You can run the engine to keep warm but be careful A CAUTION Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle This can cause deadly CO carbon monoxide gas to get inside CO could overcome you and kill you You cannot see it or smell it so you might not know it is in your vehicle Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle especially any that is blocking your exhaust pipe And check around again from time to time to be sure snow does not collect there Open a window just a little on the side of the vehicle that is away from the wind This will help keep CO out Run your engine only as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster than just idle That is push the accelerator slightly This uses less fuel for the heat that you get and it keeps the battery charged You will need a well charged battery to restart the vehicle and possibly for signaling later on with your headlamps Let the heater run for a while Then shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat
349. nce of future vehicles and driving safety Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes these on board systems do not record sounds such as conversation of vehicle occupants To read this information special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data is required GM will not access information about a crash event or share it with others other than e with the consent of the vehicle owner or if the vehicle is leased with the consent of the lessee e in response to an official request of police or similar government office e as part of GM s defense of litigation through the discovery process or e as required by law In addition once GM collects or receives data GM may e use the data for GM research needs e make it available for research where appropriate confidentiality is to be maintained and need is shown or e share summary data which is not tied to a specific vehicle with non GM organizations for research purposes 7 10 Others such as law enforcement may have access to the special equipment that can read the information if they have access to the vehicle or the device that stores the data If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar please check the OnStar subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection Collision Damage Repair If your vehicle is involved in a collision and it is damaged have the damage repaired
350. nce of the emission control system may be affected The malfunction indicator lamp may turn on If this occurs return to your authorized GM dealer for service Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada the proper fuel may be hard to find Never use leaded gasoline or any other fuel not recommended in the previous text on fuel Costly repairs caused by use of improper fuel would not be covered by your warranty To check the fuel availability ask an auto club or contact a major oil company that does business in the country where you will be driving Filling the Tank A CAUTION Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause bad injuries To help avoid injuries to you and others read and follow all the instructions on the pump island Turn off your engine when you are refueling Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle Keep sparks flames and smoking materials away from fuel Do not leave the fuel pump unattended when refueling your vehicle this is against the law in some places Keep children away from the fuel pump never let children pump fuel The tethered fuel cap is located behind a hinged fuel door on the driver s side of the vehicle To remove the fuel cap turn it slowly counterclockwise While refueling hang the tethered fuel cap from the hook on the fuel door A CAUTION If you spill fuel and then something
351. nd 9 the vehicle is in motion If the passenger s safety belt is buckled neither the chime nor the light will come on 3 33 Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel which shows the airbag symbol The system checks the airbag s electrical system for malfunctions The light tells you if there is an electrical problem The system check includes the airbag sensors the airbag modules the wiring and the crash sensing and diagnostic module For more information on the airbag system see Airbag System on page 1 54 This light will come on when you start your e vehicle and it will flash for a few seconds Then FN the light should go out This means the system is ready 3 34 If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or comes on when you are driving your airbag system may not work properly Have your vehicle serviced right away A CAUTION If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle it means the airbag system may not be working properly The airbags in your vehicle may not inflate in a crash or they could even inflate without a crash To help avoid injury to yourself or others have your vehicle serviced right away if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle The airbag readiness light should flash for a few seconds when you turn the ignition key to RUN If the light doesn t come on then have i
352. nd holding the on off button for approximately six seconds until the green indicator light turns off Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside of zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings 2 44 To adjust for compass variance do the following 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the on off button until a Z and a zone number appear in the display The compass is now in zone mode 2 42 3 Keep pressing the on off button until the desired zone number appears in the display Release the button After approximately four seconds of inactivity the new zone number will be locked in and the compass temperature display will return 4 Calibrate the compass as described below Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs e After approximately five seconds the display does not show a compass heading N for North for example there may be a strong magnetic field interfering with the compass Such interference may be c
353. nd trailer tongue weight if pulling a trailer The Certification Tire label also tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles called Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR To find out the actual loads on your front and rear axles you need to go to a weigh station and weigh your vehicle Your dealer can help you with this Be sure to spread out your load equally on both sides of the centerline Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle And if you do have a heavy load you should spread it out 4 51 Similar appearing vehicles may have different GVWRs and capacity weights Please note your vehicle s Certification Tire label or consult your dealer for additional details A CAUTION Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR or either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating GAWR If you do parts on your vehicle can break and it can change the way your vehicle handles These could cause you to lose control and crash Also overloading can shorten the life of your vehicle 4 52 Using heavier suspension components to get added durability might not change your vehicle s weight ratings Ask your dealer to help you load your vehicle the right way Notice Overloading your vehicle may cause damage Repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not overload your vehicle If you put things inside your vehicle
354. ndicates the tire height to width measurements For example if the tire size aspect ratio is 75 as shown in item C of the light truck LT Metric tire illustration it would mean that the tire s sidewall is 75 as high as it is wide D Construction Code A letter code is used to indicate the type of ply construction in the tire The letter R means radial ply construction the letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction and the letter B means belted bias ply construction E Rim Diameter Diameter of the wheel in inches F Service Description The service description indicates the load range and speed rating of a tire The load index can range from 1 to 279 Speed ratings range from A to Z 5 61 Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of the tire Air pressure is expressed in pounds per square inch psi or kilopascal kPa Accessory Weight This means the combined weight of optional accessories Some examples of optional accessories are automatic transmission power steering power brakes power windows power seats and air conditioning Aspect Ratio The relationship of a tire s height to its width Belt A rubber coated layer of cords that is located between the plies and the tread Cords may be made from steel or other reinforcing materials Bead The tire bead contains steel wires wrapped by steel cords that hold the tir
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356. ndshield wipers You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes This can be very useful in light rain or snow Turn the band to choose the delay time The closer to the top of the lever the shorter the delay For steady wiping at low speed turn the band away from you to the first solid band past the delay settings For high speed wiping turn the band further to the second solid band past the delay settings To stop the wipers move the band to off Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them If they re frozen to the windshield carefully loosen or thaw them If your blades do become worn or damaged get new blades or blade inserts Rainsense Wipers Your vehicle may be equipped with Rainsense windshield wipers When active these wipers are able to detect moisture on the windshield and automatically turn on the wipers The moisture sensor is located next to the inside rearview mirror and is mounted on the windshield To turn on the Rainsense feature the wipers must be set to one of the five delay settings on the multifunction lever Each of the five settings adjusts the sensitivity of the rainsensor For more wipes select the higher settings for fewer wipes select the lower settings located closer to off on the multifunction lever The rainsensor will automatically control the frequency of the wipes from off to high speed according to the weather conditions The
357. ne oil light or CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message appears certain services checks and inspections are required Required services are described in the following for Maintenance I and Maintenance II Generally it is recommended that your first service be Maintenance I your second service be Maintenance II and that you alternate Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter However in some cases Maintenance II may be required more often Maintenance I Use Maintenance I if the light or message comes on within 10 months since the vehicle was purchased or Maintenance II was performed Maintenance II Use Maintenance II if the previous service performed was Maintenance I Always use Maintenance II whenever the light or message comes on 10 months or more since the last service or if the light or message has not come on at all for one year Scheduled Maintenance Change engine oil and filter See Engine Oil on page 5 18 Reset oil life system See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 23 An Emission Control Service Visually check for any leaks or damage See footnote j ee eee Inspect engine air cleaner filter If necessary replace filter See Engine Air Cleaner Filter on page 5 24 See footnote k Rotate tires and check inflation pressures and wear See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 and Tire Wear Inspection in At Least Once a Month on page 6 9 Inspect brake system See footnote a a ae Check
358. ner filter in place when you are driving 5 25 Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change Automatic Transmission Fluid A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 6 6 and be sure to use the transmission fluid listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 How to Check Automatic Transmission Fluid Because this operation can be a little difficult you may choose to have this done at the dealership service department If you do it yourself be sure to follow all the instructions here or you could get a false reading on the dipstick Notice Too much or too little fluid can damage your transmission Too much can mean that some of the fluid could come out and fall on hot engine part or exhaust system parts starting a fire Too little fluid could cause the transmission to overheat Be sure to get an accurate reading if you check your transmission fluid 5 26 Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving e When outside temperatures are above 90 F 32 C e At high speed for quite a while e In heavy traffic especially in hot weather e While pulling a trailer To get the right reading the fluid should be at normal operating temperature which is 180 F to 200 F 82 C to 93 C Get the vehicle
359. nflate in frontal or in rear crashes If the vehicle is equipped with rollover capable airbags it has been designed to deploy the roof mounted side impact airbags in the event of a vehicle rollover Everyone in your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there is an airbag for that person Frontal airbags for the driver and right front passenger are designed to deploy in moderate to severe frontal and near frontal crashes They are not designed to inflate in rollover rear crashes or in many side crashes And for some unrestrained occupants frontal airbags may provide less protection in frontal crashes than more forceful airbags have provided in the past CAUTION Continued 1 55 A CAUTION Both frontal and roof mounted side impact airbags inflate with great force faster than the blink of an eye If you are too close to an inflating airbag as you would be if you were leaning forward it could seriously injure you Safety belts help keep you in position for airbag inflation before and during a crash Always wear your safety belt even with frontal airbags The driver should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of the vehicle Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door 1 56 A CAUTION Anyone who is up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer the best protection for
360. ng the stability of the vehicle the StabiliTrak light will blink for the duration of the event QD ee You may also feel or hear the system working This is normal BS For vehicles with four wheel drive the StabiliTrak system is automatically disabled in 4LO mode and cannot be turned on until the vehicle is switched to 2HI 4HI or 4AWD The StabiliTrak disable button is located on the transmission shift handle The StabiliTrak system has three modes of operation STABILITRAK ON TRACTION CONTROL OFF and STABILITRAK OFF STABILITRAK ON The vehicle will default to STABILITRAK ON every time the driver starts the vehicle The StabiliTrak light will be off and no DIC messages will be displayed TRACTION CONTROL OFF The driver can modify the engine speed management system by momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak button on the transmission shift handle The StabiliTrak light will come on and TRACTION CONTROL OFF will be displayed For vehicles without a DIC the StabiliTrak indicator light will come on Momentarily pressing the StabiliTrak button again will return the system to the STABILITRAK ON mode STABILITRAK OFF The driver can turn off StabiliTrak by pressing the StabiliTrak button for more than five seconds The StabiliTrak light will come on and STABILITRAK OFF will be displayed For vehicles without a DIC the StabiliTrak indicator light will come on Momentarily pressing the S
361. ng suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling system for any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to the Maintenance Schedule for additional information Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired by alcohol or drugs with night vision problems or by fatigue Here are some tips on night driving Drive defensively Do not drink and drive e Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you e Since you cannot see as well you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles e Slow down especially on higher speed roads Your vehicle s headlamps can light up only so much road ahead e In remote areas watch for animals e If you are tired pull off the road in a safe place and rest No one can see as well at night as in the daytime But as we get older these differences increase A 50 year old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20 year old What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision For example if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night But if you are driving do not wear sunglasses at night They may cut down on glare from
362. ng around a battery without getting hurt Jump Starting If your vehicle s battery has run down you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle Be sure to use the following steps to do it safely A CAUTION Batteries can hurt you They can be dangerous because They contain acid that can burn you They contain gas that can explode or ignite They contain enough electricity to burn you If you do not follow these steps exactly some or all of these things can hurt you Notice Ignoring these steps could result in costly damage to your vehicle that would not be covered by your warranty Trying to start your vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work and it could damage your vehicle 1 Check the other vehicle It must have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system Notice If the other vehicle s system is not a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged Only use vehicles with 12 volt systems with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach but be sure the vehicles are not touching each other If they are it could cause a ground connection you do not want You would not be able to start your vehicle and the bad grounding could damage the electrical systems To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles involved in the jump sta
363. ng information or advice or you can write us at the address listed in your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information Booklet In Canada write to General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load A of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight of your vehicle The Gross Vehicle Weight GVW includes the curb weight of the vehicle any cargo you may carry in it and the people who will be riding in the vehicle If you have a lot of options equipment passengers or cargo in your vehicle it will reduce the tongue weight your vehicle can carry which will also reduce the trailer weight your vehicle can tow And if you will tow a trailer you must add the tongue load to the GVW because your vehicle will be carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum or 400 Ibs 181 kg with a weight carrying hitch The trailer tongue weight A should be 10 percent to 15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight up to a maximum of 900 Ibs 408 kg with a weight distributing hitch 4 63 Do not exceed the maximum allowable tongue weight for your vehicle Choose the shortest h
364. ng traffic Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you are awaiting an opportunity For one thing following too closely reduces your area of vision especially if you are following a larger vehicle Also you will not have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the right lane and do not get too close Time your move so you will be increasing speed as the time comes to move into the other lane If the way is clear to pass you will have a running start that more than makes up for the distance you would lose by dropping back And if something happens to cause you to cancel your pass you need only slow down and drop back again and wait for another opportunity If other vehicles are lined up to pass a slow vehicle wait your turn But take care that someone is not trying to pass you as you pull out to pass the slow vehicle Remember to glance over your shoulder and check the blind spot e Check your mirrors glance over your shoulder and start your left lane change signal before moving out of the right lane to pass When you are far enough ahead of the passed vehicle to see its front in your inside mirror activate your right lane change signal and move back into the right lane Remember that your passenger side outside mirror is convex The vehicle you just passed may seem to be f
365. ngine In most everyday driving conditions the clutch is not engaged This improves fuel economy and reduces fan noise Under heavy vehicle loading trailer towing and or high outside temperatures the fan speed increases when the clutch engages so you may hear an increase in fan noise This is normal and should not be mistaken as the transmission slipping or making extra shifts It is merely the cooling system functioning properly The fan will slow down when additional cooling is not required and the clutch disengages You may also hear this fan noise when you start the engine It will go away as the fan clutch disengages Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for reservoir location AR When to Check Power Steering Fluid It is not necessary to regularly check power steering fluid unless you suspect there is a leak in the system or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss in this system could indicate a problem Have the system inspected and repaired How to Check Power Steering Fluid To check the power steering fluid do the following 1 Turn the key off and let the engine compartment cool down 2 Wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean 3 Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag 4 Replace the cap and completely tighten it 5 Remove the cap again and look at the fluid level on the dipstick For vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine the level should be at the C Col
366. night Static can also occur when things like storms and power lines interfere with radio reception When this happens try reducing the treble on your radio 3 140 FM Stereo FM stereo will give the best sound but FM signals will reach only about 10 to 40 miles 16 to 65 km Tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to fade in and out XM Satellite Radio Service XM Satellite Radio Service gives digital radio reception from coast to coast in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada if available Just as with FM tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals causing the sound to fade in and out In addition traveling or standing under heavy foliage bridges garages or tunnels may cause loss of the XM signal for a period of time The radio may display NO SIGNAL to indicate interference Care of the Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism Cassette tapes should be stored in their cases away from contaminants direct sunlight and extreme heat If they are not they may not operate properly or may cause failure of the tape player The tape player should be cleaned regularly after every 50 hours of use The radio may display CLEAN to indicate that the tape player has been used for 50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer If this message appears on the dis
367. nment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you or others can be injured or killed Always keep your eyes on the road and your mind on the drive avoid engaging in extended searching while driving Keeping your mind on the drive is important for safe driving For more information see Defensive Driving on page 4 2 Get familiar with your vehicle s audio system so you can use it with less effort and take full advantage of its features 3 67 Here are some ways in which you can help avoid distraction while driving While your vehicle is parked e Familiarize yourself with all of its controls e Familiarize yourself with its operation e Set up your audio system by presetting your favorite radio stations setting the tone and adjusting the speakers Then when driving conditions permit you can tune to your favorite radio stations using the presets and steering wheel controls if equipped Notice Before adding any sound equipment to your vehicle such as an audio system CD player CB radio mobile telephone or two way radio make sure that it can be added by checking with your dealer Also check federal rules covering mobile radio and telephone units If sound equipment can be added it is very important to do it properly Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of your vehicle s engine radio or other systems and even damage them Your vehicle s systems may interfere with the operation of
368. nosing a malfunction 3 48 Service Four Wheel Drive Warning Light This light should come on briefly when you turn on the ignition as a check to show you it is working The service four wheel drive light comes on to indicate that there may be a problem with the drive system and service is required Malfunctions can be indicated by the system before any problem is apparent which may prevent serious damage to the vehicle This system is also designed to assist your GM dealer in correctly diagnosing a malfunction Check Gages Warning Light The check gages light will come on briefly when you lt T gt are starting the engine If the light comes on and stays on while you are driving check your coolant temperature and engine oil pressure gages to see if they are in the warning zones Gate Ajar Light If this light comes on your liftgate or liftglass is not completely shut Close the liftgate or liftglass Never drive with the liftgate or liftglass even partially open Fuel Gage United States Canada When the ignition is on the fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have remaining 3 49 Here are four things that some owners ask about None of these show a problem with your fuel gage e At the gas station the gas pump shuts off before the gage reads full e It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gage indicated For example the gage may have indicated the tank was half
369. not do anything else until it cools down The vehicle should be parked on a level surface The coolant level should be at least up to the FULL COLD mark If it is not you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses heater hoses radiator water pump or somewhere else in the cooling system 5 34 A CAUTION Heater and radiator hoses and other engine parts can be very hot Do not touch them If you do you can be burned Do not run the engine if there is a leak If you run the engine it could lose all coolant That could cause an engine fire and you could be burned Get any leak fixed before you drive the vehicle If there seems to be no leak start the engine again The engine cooling fan speed should increase when idle speed is doubled by pushing the accelerator pedal down If it does not your vehicle needs service Turn off the engine Notice Engine damage from running your engine without coolant is not covered by your warranty Notice Using coolant other than DEX COOL may cause premature engine heater core or radiator corrosion In addition the engine coolant may require changing sooner at 30 000 miles 50 000 km or 24 months whichever occurs first Any repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always use DEX COOL silicate free coolant in your vehicle How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you have not found a problem yet but the coolant level is not at
370. ns and special equipment appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle labels and the certificates of title and registration 5 107 Electrical System Add On Electrical Equipment Notice Don t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first Some electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and the damage wouldn t be covered by your warranty Some add on electrical equipment can keep other components from working as they should Your vehicle has an airbag system Before attempting to add anything electrical to your vehicle see Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 68 5 108 Headlamps The headlamp wiring is protected by four fuses An electrical overload will cause a lamp to go on and off If this happens have your headlamp wiring checked right away Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit breaker and a fuse If the motor overheats due to heavy snow or ice the wiper will stop until the motor cools If the overload is caused by some electrical problem be sure to get it fixed Power Windows and Other Power Options Circuit breakers protect the power windows and other power accessories When the current load is too heavy the circuit breaker opens and closes protecting the circuit until the problem is fixed or goes away Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circu
371. ns on mountains that warn of special problems Examples are long grades passing or no passing zones a falling rocks area or winding roads Be alert to these and take appropriate action 4 41 Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving e Have your vehicle in good shape for winter e You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle Also see Tires on page 5 57 4 42 Include an ice scraper a small brush or broom a supply of windshield washer fluid a rag some winter outer clothing a small shovel a flashlight a red cloth and reflective warning triangles And if you will be driving under severe conditions include a small bag of sand a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags to help provide traction Be sure you properly secure these items in your vehicle Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time those places where the tires meet the road probably have good traction However if there is snow or ice between the tires and the road you can have a very slippery situation You will have a lot less traction or grip and will need to be very careful What is the worst time for this Wet ice Very cold snow or ice can be slick and hard to drive on But wet ice can be even more trouble because it may offer the least traction of all You can get wet ice when it is about freezing 32 F 0 C and freezing rain begins to fall Try to avoid driving on wet ice until salt and sand
372. nse number vehicle license plate vehicle make model and model year Vehicle Identification Number VIN insurance company and policy number and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle If possible call your insurance company from the scene of the accident They will walk you through the information they will need If they ask for a police report phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee In some states with no fault insurance laws a report may not be necessary This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to fix the damage make sure you are comfortable with them Remember you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time Once you have an estimate read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle If you have a question ask for an explanation Reputable shops welcome this opportunity Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair If you have a pre determined repair facility of choice take your vehicle there or have it towed there Specify to the facility that any required replacement collis
373. nside the radio for future listening TAPE DISC Press this button to play a cassette tape or CD when listening to the radio The inactive tape or CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening A Eject Press this button to eject a tape when it is not playing Eject may be activated with the radio off Cassette tapes may be loaded with the radio off if this button is pressed first 3 105 Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE Check Tape If this message appears on the display the tape will not play due to one of the following errors e The tape is tight and the player cannot turn the tape hubs Remove the tape Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil Turn the tape over and repeat If the hubs do not turn easily the tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player Try a new tape to make sure your player is working properly e The tape is broken Try a new tape e The tape is wrapped around the tape head Attempt to get the cassette out Try a new tape CLEAN If this message appears on the display the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but it should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player See Care of the Cassette Tape Player on page 3 141 3 106 If the cassette tape is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good cassette If any error occurs repeatedly or
374. nt Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Put the child restraint on the seat 2 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 3 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is 4 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the the retractor to set the lock safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor If you are using a forward facing child restraint you may find it helpful to use your knee to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt 1 50 6 If your child restraint manufacturer recommends using a top tether and the position that you are using has a top tether anchor attach and tighten the top tether to the top tether anchor Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and to Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the child restraint if the top tether is attached to the top tether anchor disconnect it Unbuckle the vehicle s safety belt and let it go back all the way
375. nt or a fuse could be blown Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating Climate Controls Dual Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating cooling and ventilation for your vehicle Sis Fan Turn the left knob clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed If the knob is in off mode outside air will still enter the vehicle and will be directed based on the position of the mode knob The temperature can still be adjusted using the temperature knob Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your vehicle 3 19 To change the current mode select one of the following 7s Vent This mode directs air to the instrument panel outlets pi Bi Level This mode directs about half of the air to the instrument panel outlets then directs most of the remaining air to the floor outlets A little air is directed toward the windshield and the side window outlets Cooler air is directed to the upper vents and warmer air to the floor outlets id Floor This mode directs most of the air to the floor outlets with a little air directed to the windshield and the side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in floor mode lt amp Recirculation Recirculation mode is used to recirculate the air inside of your vehicle When this button is pressed an indicator light in the button
376. nt and rear axle See Certification Tire Label later in this section Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Locate the statement The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX Ibs on your vehicle s placard Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX Ibs The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity For example if the XXX amount equals 1400 Ibs and there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 Ibs 1400 750 5 x 150 650 Ibs Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 Subtract Occupant Weight 150 Ibs 68 kg x 2 Available Occupant and oc Cargo Weight 700 Ibs 317 kg 4 49 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer the load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle See Towing a Trailer on page 4 59 for important information on towing a trailer towing safety rules and trailering tips Example 1 Item Description Totali Vehicle Capa
377. ntially through all tracks in each playlist When the last track of the last playlist has been played play will continue from the first track of the first playlist e Ifthe CD does not contain any playlists then play will begin from the first track under the root directory When all tracks from the root directory have been played play will continue from files according to their numerical listing After playing the last track from the last folder play will begin again at the first track of the first folder or root directory When play enters a new folder the display will not automatically show the new folder name unless you have chosen the folder mode as the default display See DISPL later in this section for more information The new track name will appear on the display 3 91 File System and Naming The song name that will be displayed will be the song name that is contained in the ID3 tag If the song name is not present in the ID3 tag then the radio will display the file name without the extension such as mp3 as the track name Track names longer than 32 characters or four pages will be shortened The display will not show parts of words on the last page of text and the extension of the filename will not be displayed Preprogrammed Playlists You can access preprogrammed playlists which were created by WinAmp MusicMatch or Real Jukebox software however you will not have editing capability These playl
378. ntrols If the front seat passengers switch the source for the main radio to a remote source the RSA will not be able to control the source You can operate the rear seat audio when the main radio is off Regular Wheelbase shown Extended Wheelbase similar Cy Power Press this button to turn the system on or off The rear speakers will be muted when the power is turned on Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume The left volume knob controls the left wired headphones and the right volume knob controls the right wired headphones 3 137 SRCE Source Press this button to select a source radio cassette tape CD or DVD The inactive tape CD or DVD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening SEEK Press this button to advance to the next station or track and stay there The display will show the selection This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to the same audio source To scan preset stations press and hold the SEEK button for two seconds and the radio will advance to the next preset station If you continue to hold the button down the radio will continue to advance through the available preset stations The display will show the selections This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listing to the radio When a cassette tape is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next selection on the tape Press and hold the SEEK button t
379. o Wheel or Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Shifting a four wheel drive vehicle s transfer case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK P You or others could be injured Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL 6 Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL N See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 for the proper procedure to select the NEUTRAL N position for your vehicle 7 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 8 Turn the ignition off ooo procedure to tow your vehicle from After towing see Shifting Out of Neutral under 1 Drive the vehicle onto the dolly Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 2 Firmly set the parking brake See Parking Brake on page 2 31 for more information 4 57 3 Shift the transmission in PARK P 4 Follow the dolly manufacturer s instructions to attach and secure the vehicle being towed to the dolly and then the loaded dolly to the tow vehicle Use an adequate clamping device to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight position 5 Release the parking brake only after the vehicle being towed is firmly attached to the towing vehicle 6 Turn the ignition to LOCK If the tow vehicle will not be started or driven for six weeks or more remove the battery cable from the negative terminal post of the battery Electronically Contr
380. o add anything to your fuel However some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U S Environmental Protection Agency regulations To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean or if your vehicle experiences problems due to dirty injectors or valves look for gasoline that is advertised as TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline Also your GM dealer has additives that will help correct and prevent most deposit related problems Gasolines containing oxygenates such as ethers and ethanol and reformulated gasolines may be available in your area General Motors recommends that you use these gasolines if they comply with the specifications described earlier However E85 85 ethanol and other fuels containing more than 10 ethanol must not be used in vehicles that were not designed for those fuels Notice Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains methanol Do not use fuel containing methanol It can corrode metal parts in your fuel system and also damage the plastic and rubber parts That damage would not be covered under your warranty Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low emissions may contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadieny manganese tricarbonyl MMT ask the attendant where you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT General Motors recommends against the use of such gasolines Fuels containing MMT can reduce the life of spark plugs and the performa
381. o clear the inside rear window Do not adhere anything to the defogger grid lines in the rear glass These actions may damage the rear defogger Repairs would not be covered by your warranty 3 25 Outlet Adjustment Use the air outlets located in the center and on the side of your instrument panel to direct the airflow Operation Tips e Keep the hood and front air inlets free of ice snow or any other obstruction such as leaves The heater and defroster will work far better reducing the chance of fogging the inside of your windows e When you enter a vehicle in cold weather turn the fan knob all the way to the right for a few moments before driving This helps clear the intake ducts of snow and moisture and reduces the chance of fogging the inside of your window e Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle e Adding outside equipment to the front of your vehicle such as hood air deflectors may affect the performance of the heating and air conditioning system Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of your vehicle 3 26 Rear Climate Control System Regular Wheelbase Your vehicle has one of the following rear climate control systems With either of these systems the rear climate controls will be disabled when the front climate control system is in defrost This occurs to provide maximum airflow to clear the windshield
382. o go to the other side of the tape This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a cassette tape 3 138 When a CD is playing press the SEEK button to go to the next track on the CD This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD When a CD is playing in the six disc CD player press and hold the SEEK button for 2 seconds to go you to the next CD if multiple CDs are loaded This function is inactive if the front seat passengers are listening to a CD Theft Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your vehicle s radio The feature works automatically by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number VIN If the radio is moved to a different vehicle it will not operate and LOCKED will appear on the display When the radio and vehicle are turned off the blinking red light indicates that THEFTLOCK is armed With THEFTLOCK activated the radio will not operate if stolen Audio Steering Wheel Controls Some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel They include the following OnStar Mute If your vehicle has OnStar press this button to interact with the OnStar system See the OnStar System on page 2 49 in this manual for more information If your vehicle does not have OnStar press this button to silence the system Press it again or any other radio button to turn on the sound PROG Program Press th
383. o its storage clip or into its storage pocket Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger Although you cannot see them they are located on the retractor part of the safety belts They help the safety belts reduce a person s forward movement in a moderate to severe frontal near frontal or side crash or a rollover Pretensioners work only once If they activate in a crash you will need to get new ones and probably other new parts for your safety belt system See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 1 71 Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle s safety belt will fasten around you you should use it But if a safety belt is not long enough your dealer will order you an extender It is free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will wear so the extender will be long enough for you To help avoid personal injury do not let someone else use it and use it only for the seat it is made to fit The extender has been designed for adults Never use it for securing child seats To wear it just attach it to the regular safety belt For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle s safety belts 1 31 Q What is the proper way to wear safety belts A An older child should wear a lap shoul
384. o nieee aii Appearance Care ceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Fabric CARP t occcetscsmudsedesneducs ioe aliri ninian leather anea a EE Instrument Panel Vinyl and Other Plastic Surface Scione anoa iana Care of Safety Belts 1 0 0 0 eeeeeeeeeeeee tere es WeatherstripS aiiac dcaduashasnuessintagnndeentt seatbnaades Washing Your Vehicle cceeeeeeeeeenee ees 5 101 Cleaning Exterior Lamps Lenses 0655 5 102 Finish Cale sacita ai wean aias aiia EAEn Aa E 5 102 Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades 5 103 Aluminum Wheels 2 ccceeeeeeeeereeeeeeeee 5 103 OS taco one eau ex a a ssc taemadeices 5 104 Sheet Metal Damage seeeeeeeeeee eee ees 5 104 FINISH Damage ssamen aian naai 5 105 Underbody Maintenance eeeeeeeeeeeee ee 5 105 Chemical Paint Spotting ceeeeeeeeee eee 5 105 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials 5 106 Vehicle Identification 0 ee 5 107 Vehicle Identification Number VIN 5 107 Service Parts Identification Label 5 107 Electrical System 0 ee 5 108 Add On Electrical Equipment 00 5 108 MeadlampS renere E 5 108 Windshield Wiper Fuses ccce 5 108 Power Windows and Other Power Options 5 108 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ceeeeeeeee ees 5 109 Engine Compartment F
385. o not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed Notice Shifting out of PARK P or NEUTRAL N with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle 2 25 DRIVE D This position is for normal driving If you need more power for passing and you are e Going less than about 35 mph 55 km h push the accelerator pedal about halfway down e Going about 35 mph 55 km h or more push the accelerator all the way down You will shift down to the next gear and have more power DRIVE D can be used when towing a trailer carrying a heavy load driving on steep hills or for off road driving You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD 3 or if necessary a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often THIRD 3 This position is also used for normal driving However it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE D 2 26 SECOND 2 This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy than THIRD 3 You can use SECOND 2 on hills It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads but then you would also want to use the brakes off and on You can also use SECOND 2 for starting the vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces FIRST 1 This position gives you even more power but lower fuel economy th
386. o replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt retractor assemblies even if the airbags have not deployed The driver and front passenger s safety belt retractor assemblies contain the safety belt pretensioners Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision or if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 1 71 4 NOTES 1 72 Section 2 Features and Controls KRGYS anaren R 2 3 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle 2 19 Remote Keyless Entry System ccseceeeeeeee 2 5 New Vehicle Break In ce eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 2 19 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 2 6 Ignition POSitiONS issnin an a 2 20 Doors and LOCKS 0 cccccceececeeeteeeeeeeeneeeeeees 2 8 Retained Accessory Power RAP sses 2 20 Door LOCKS ccceccccceeeecceeeseeeeeceeseeeeeeesneeeees 2 8 Starting the Engine s es 2 21 Power Door LOCKS soseri anai ariadne ean 2 9 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal 2 22 Delayed Locking arenan ES N 2 9 Engine Coolant Heater ccseeeeeeeees 2 22 Programmable Automatic Door Locks 2 10 Displacement on Demand DoD 5 2 23 Rear Door Security Locks 0 eeeeeeeee es 2 12 Automatic Transmission Operation 2 24 LOCKOUL Protetor iugera ainikien 2 12 Four Wheel Drive 0
387. o this or Do Not let this happen Vehicle Damage Warnings Also in this manual you will find these notices Notice These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle Many times this damage would not be covered by your vehicle s warranty and it could be costly But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage When you read other manuals you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words There are also warning labels on the vehicle They use the same words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component control message gage or indicator If you need help figuring out a specific name of a component gage or indicator reference the following topics e Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 e Features and Controls in Section 2 e Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 e Climate Controls in Section 3 e Warning Lights Gages and Indicators in Section 3 e Audio System s in Section 3 e Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle LATCH BOTH LAP AND Baal SHOULDER BELTS TO E tol ENGINE iiae l INJURY PROTECT OCCUPANT SWITCH 7 COOLANT PRESSURE
388. od CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice f you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 FLD V Previous Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the previous folder Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the first track in the previous folder and random the tracks in that folder 2FLDA Next Folder Press this pushbutton to go to the first track in the next folder Pressing this button while in folder random mode will take you to the first track in the next folder and random the tracks in that folder 3 REV Reverse Press and hold this pushbutton to reverse quickly within a track Press and hold this pushbutton for less than two seconds to reverse at 10 times the normal playing speed Press and hold it for more than two seconds to reverse at 20 times the normal playing speed Release this pushbutton to play the passage
389. ody If these are not removed corrosion and rust can develop on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan and exhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At least every spring flush these materials from the underbody with plain water Clean any areas where mud and debris can collect Dirt packed in close areas of the frame should be loosened before being flushed Your dealer or an underbody car washing system can do this for you Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions can create a chemical fallout Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted surfaces on the vehicle This damage can take two forms blotchy ring shaped discolorations and small irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface Although no defect in the paint job causes this GM will repair at no charge to the owner the surfaces of new vehicles damaged by this fallout condition within 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km of purchase whichever occurs first 5 105 Vehicle Care Appearance Materials Description Usao Polishing Cloth Interior and exterior Wax Treated polishing cloth Tar and Road Oil Removes tar road oil Remover and asphalt Chrome Cleaner and Use on chrome or Polish stainless steel Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls Cleans vinyl White Sidewall Tire Removes dirt grime smoke and fingerprints Cleaner Vinyl Cleaner Removes dirt and grime from chrom
390. oes not include acceleration cornering hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No 109 Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law Warning The temperature grade for this tire is established for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately or in combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure 5 75 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The tires and wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance Adjustments to wheel alignment and tire balancing will not be necessary on a regular basis However if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling to one side or the other the alignment may need to be checked If you notice
391. olled Air Suspension System Your vehicle may be equipped with an electronically controlled air suspension system that automatically keeps your vehicle level as you load and unload The system includes a compressor two height sensors and two air springs supporting the rear axle 4 58 The system also has an internal clock to prevent overheating if the inflator is used for prolonged periods If the system overheats all leveling function stops until the system cools down During this time the indicator light on the air inflator switch will be flashing The ignition has to be on for the system to inflate in order to raise the vehicle to the standard ride height after loading The system can lower the vehicle to the standard ride height after unloading with the ignition on and also for up to 30 minutes after the ignition has been turned off You may hear the compressor operating when you load your vehicle and periodically as the system adjusts the vehicle to the standard ride height Load leveling will not function normally with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading If the vehicle is parked for an extended period of time some bleed down of the suspension is normal Upon starting the vehicle proper height will be achieved Overload Protection The air suspension system is equipped with overload protection Overload protection is designed to
392. om 1 800 222 1020 1 800 833 2438 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 243 8872 Fax Number 313 381 0022 From Puerto Rico 1 800 496 9992 English 1 800 496 9993 Spanish Fax Number 313 381 0022 From U S Virgin Islands 1 800 496 9994 Fax Number 313 381 0022 Canada Customer Assistance General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 1 800 263 3777 English 1 800 263 7854 French 1 800 263 3830 For Text Telephone devices TTYs Roadside Assistance 1 800 268 6800 Overseas Customer Assistance Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit Mexico Central America and Caribbean Islands Countries Except Puerto Rico and U S Virgin Islands Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico S de R L de C V Customer Assistance Center Paseo de la Reforma 2740 Col Lomas de Bezares C P 11910 Mexico D F 01 800 508 0000 Long Distance 011 52 53 29 0 800 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program EIMOBILITY This program available to qualified applicants can reimburse you up to 1 000 of the cost of eligible aftermarket adaptive equipment required for your vehicle such as hand controls or a wheelchair scooter lift The offer is available for a very limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase lease For more details or to determine your vehicle s eligibility v
393. ong as they are not wider or longer than the luggage carrier 2 57 To slide the crossrails to where you want them pull up on the lever on each side of the crossrail This will release the crossrail and allow you to slide it When the crossrail is where you want it press down on the levers to lock it into place Notice Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 220 Ibs 100 kg or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as far forward as possible and against the side rails making sure to fasten it securely Don t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle For more information on vehicle capacity and loading see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you are driving check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier is locked and cargo is still securely fastened When the luggage carrier is not in use place the crossrails at the following positions for wind noise reduction Place one crossrail at the rear most point of the vehicle and the other crossrail above the opening of the rear door 2 58 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover Upper Position Your vehicle may have this feature This upper panel position can be used as a cargo shade Insert the front corners of the panel into the top guides and slide the panel forward Press down on the back of the panel to lock it in pl
394. ong periods in traffic e Tow a trailer If you get the overheat warning with no sign of steam try this for a minute or so 1 In heavy traffic let the engine idle in NEUTRAL N while stopped If it is safe to do so pull off the road shift to PARK P or NEUTRAL N and let the engine idle 2 Turn on your heater to full hot at the highest fan speed and open the windows as necessary 5 32 If you no longer have the overheat warning you can drive Just to be safe drive slower for about 10 minutes If the warning does not come back on you can drive normally If the warning continues and you have not stopped pull over stop and park your vehicle right away If there is still no sign of steam you can push down the accelerator until the engine speed is about twice as fast as normal idle speed for at least three minutes while you are parked If you still have the warning turn off the engine and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service help right away Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood here is what you will see 5 3L V8 Engine shown 6 0L V8 Engine similar A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap 4 2L L6 Engine C Engine Fan A Coolant Recovery Tank B Radiator Pressure Cap C Engine Fan 5 33 If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling do
395. ons When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades consider the following Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at normal altitudes If you turn your engine off immediately after towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades your vehicle may show signs similar to engine overheating To avoid this let the engine run while parked preferably on level ground with the automatic transmission in PARK P for a few minutes before turning the engine off If you do get the overheat warning see Engine Overheating on page 5 31 4 69 Parking on Hills A CAUTION You really should not park your vehicle with a trailer attached on a hill If something goes wrong your rig could start to move People can be injured and both your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill here s how to do it 1 Apply your regular brakes but don t shift into PARK P yet When parking uphill turn your wheels away from the curb When parking downhill turn your wheels into the curb 2 Have someone place chocks behind the trailer wheels 3 When the wheel chocks are in place release the regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load 4 Reapply the regular brakes Then apply your parking brake and then shift into PARK P 5 Release the regular brakes 4 70 A CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK P
396. or lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter See Remote A CAUTION Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 6 The liftglass will also unlock when the liftgate is unlocked It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate or Press the button on the liftglass to open it To open the liftglass open because carbon monoxide CO entire liftgate lift the handle located in the center of gas can come into your vehicle You cannot see the liftgate When the liftgate is opened the liftglass will or smell CO It can cause unconsciousness and lock after a short delay even death If you must drive with the liftgate Emergency Release for Opening open or if electrical wiring or other cable Liftaate connections must pass through the seal g between the body and the liftgate or liftglass 1 Remove the trim plug located on the inside of the e Make sure all other windows are shut liftgate in the center to expose the access hole in the trim panel e Turn the fan on your climate control system to its highest speed and select the control 2 Use a tool to reach through the access hole in the setting that will force outside air into your trim panel vehicle See Climate Control System in 3 the Index Pry the left release lever up to the unlock position Pry the right release lever up to unlatch the liftgate If you have air outlets on or under the 4 Reinstall the trim plug instrument panel open them all the way See Engine Exhaus
397. or says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat Wherever you install a child restraint be sure to secure the child restraint properly Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle even when no child is in it Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH Your vehicle has the LATCH system The LATCH system holds a child restraint during driving or
398. or the DISPL knob If the ignition or radio is turned off with a CD in the player it will stay in the player When the ignition or radio is turned on the CD will start to play where it stopped if it was the last selected audio source When the CD is inserted the CD symbol will appear on the display As each new track starts to play the track number will appear on the display The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch 8 cm single CDs with an adapter ring Full size CDs and the smaller CDs are loaded in the same manner If playing a CD R the sound quality may be reduced due to CD R quality the method of recording the quality of the music that has been recorded and the way the CD R has been handled There may be an increase in skipping difficulty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information 3 88 If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time
399. ories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until you see the display you want then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will allow for more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds Then as you drive automatic volume increases the volume as necessary to overcome noise at any speed The volume level should always sound the same to you as you drive NONE will appear on the display if the radio cannot determine the vehicle speed To turn automatic volume off press this button until OFF appears on the display 3 82 Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection lt TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations lt SEEK Press the right or the left arrow to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band lt SCAND
400. ot be covered by warranty 6 2 Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle in good working condition but also helps the environment All recommended maintenance is important Improper vehicle maintenance can even affect the quality of the air we breathe Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level of emissions from your vehicle To help protect our environment and to keep your vehicle in good condition be sure to maintain your vehicle properly Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condition But we do not know exactly how you will drive it You may drive very short distances only a few times a week Or you may drive long distances all the time in very hot dusty weather You may use your vehicle in making deliveries Or you may drive it to work to do errands or in many other ways Because of all the different ways people use their vehicles maintenance needs vary You may need more frequent checks and replacements So please read the following and note how you drive If you have any questions on how to keep your vehicle in good condition see your GM Goodwrench dealer This schedule is for vehicles that e carry passengers and cargo within recommended A CAUTION limits You will find these limits on the tire and loading information label See Loading Your Vehicle J on page
401. ot control the vehicle as well or at all Because you will be on an unpaved surface it is especially important to avoid sudden acceleration sudden turns or sudden braking In a way off road driving requires a different kind of alertness from driving on paved roads and highways There are no road signs posted speed limits or signal lights You have to use your own good judgment about what is safe and what is not Drinking and driving can be very dangerous on any road And this is certainly true for off road driving At the very time you need special alertness and driving skills your reflexes perceptions and judgment can be affected by even a small amount of alcohol You could have a serious or even fatal accident if you drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving on page 4 3 4 23 Driving on Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up down or across a hill Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understanding of what your vehicle can and cannot do There are some hills that simply cannot be driven no matter how well built the vehicle A CAUTION Many hills are simply too steep for any vehicle If you drive up them you will stall If you drive down them you cannot control your speed If you drive across them you will roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness do not drive the hill Appro
402. ot displayed push in the COMP button for approximately eight seconds or until CAL is displayed The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at 5 mph 8 km h or less until the display reads a direction Compass Variance The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if you live outside zone eight Under certain circumstances as during a long distance cross country trip it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance Compass variance is the difference between earth s magnetic north and true geographic north If not adjusted to account for compass variance your compass could give false readings To adjust for compass variance 1 Find your current location and variance zone number on the following zone map 2 Press and hold the COMP button for five seconds until a Zone number appears in the display 3 Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display After you stop pressing the button the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds Passenger Airbag Indicator The mirror may be equipped with a passenger airbag indicator on the mirror glass just above the buttons If the vehicle has this feature the mirror will display the word ON or an airbag symbol in Canada when the passenger airbag is enabled For more information see Passenger Sen
403. otification Automatic Notification of Airbag Deployment Emergency Services Roadside Assistance Stolen Vehicle Tracking AccidentAssist Remote Door Unlock Vehicle Alert Remote Diagnostics Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan All Safe and Sound Plan Services Driving Directions RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar Personal Calling As an OnStar subscriber the Personal Calling capability allows you to make hands free calls using a wireless system that is integrated into the vehicle Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges To find out more about OnStar Personal Calling refer to the OnStar User s Guide in the vehicle s glove box visit www onstar com or www onstar ca or speak to an OnStar advisor by pressing the blue OnStar button or calling 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 OnStar Virtual Advisor Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor It is a feature of OnStar Personal Calling that uses minutes to access weather local traffic reports and stock quotes By pressing the phone button and giving a few simple voice commands you can browse through the various topics Customize your information profile at www myonstar com See the OnStar User s Guide for more information OnStar Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may be equipped with a Talk Mute bd button that can be used to interac
404. otorhome see Recreational Vehicle Towing following 4 53 Recreational Vehicle Towing Recreational vehicle towing means towing your vehicle behind another vehicle such as behind a motorhome The two most common types of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing towing your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground and dolly towing towing your vehicle with two wheels on the ground and two wheels up on a device known as a dolly With the proper preparation and equipment many vehicles can be towed in these ways See Dinghy Towing and Dolly Towing following You may also need brakes for the vehicle being towed See your dealer for additional trailering information Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing e What s the trailering capacity of the towing vehicle Be sure you read the tow vehicle manufacturer s recommendations e How far will you tow Some vehicles have restrictions on how far and how long they can be towed 4 54 e Do you have the proper towing equipment See your dealer or trailering professional for additional advice and equipment recommendations e ls your vehicle ready to be towed Just as you would prepare your vehicle for a long trip you ll want to make sure your vehicle is prepared to be towed See Before Leaving on a Long Trip on page 4 38 All Wheel Drive Vehicles TrailBlazer SS Notice T
405. ow check the fluid level Cruise Control Your vehicle has cruise control The controls are located on the end of the turn signal multifunction lever On Move the switch to this position to turn the cruise control system on Resume Accelerate Move the switch to this position to resume a set speed or to accelerate Oy Set Press this button located at the end of the lever to set a speed O Off This position turns the cruise control system off and cancels memory of a set speed With cruise control you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph 40 km h or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator This can really help on long trips Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph 40 km h If you apply your brakes the cruise control will shut off A CAUTION Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed So do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads On such roads fast changes in tire traction can cause excessive wheel slip and you could lose control Do not use cruise control on slippery roads A CAUTION If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to You could be startled and even lose control Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control Setting
406. owing an all wheel drive vehicle with all four wheels on the ground or even with only two of its wheels on the ground will damage drivetrain components Do not tow an all wheel drive vehicle if any of its wheels will be on the ground Your vehicle was not designed to be towed with any of its wheels on the ground If your vehicle must be towed see Towing Your Vehicle earlier in this section Dinghy Towing Two Wheel Drive Vehicles Notice lf you tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground the drivetrain components could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive vehicles should not be towed with all four wheels on the ground Two wheel drive transmissions have no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed To properly tow these vehicles they should be placed on a platform trailer Four Wheel Drive Vehicles Four wheel drive vehicles can be dinghy towed if you follow the proper procedures The transmission has no provisions for internal lubrication while being towed so it is important that you follow all the steps listed in this manual to dinghy tow your four wheel drive vehicle 4 55 Use the following procedure to tow your vehicle 1 Shift the transmission to PARK P 2 Turn the engine off but leave the ignition on 3 Firmly set the parking brake 4 Securely attach the vehicle being towed to th
407. p searching and to play the track lt TUNEL Turning the TUNE knob will fast track reverse or advance through the tracks in all folders or playlists The track number and file name will appear on the display for each track Turning this knob while in random will fast track reverse or advance the tracks in sequential order DISPL Display Press this knob to switch between track mode folder playlist mode and time of day mode The display will show only eight characters but there can be up to four pages of text If there are more than eight characters in the song folder or playlist name they will be displayed if the knob is not pressed again pressing this knob within two seconds will take you to the next display mode e Track mode will display the current track number and the ID3 tag song name e Folder playlist mode will display the current folder or playlist number and the folder playlist name e Time of day mode will display the time of day and the ID3 tag song name 3 94 To change the default on the display press the DISPL knob until you see the display you want then press and hold this knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default INFO Information INFO will appear on the display whenever a current track has ID3 tag information Press this button to display the artist name and album contained in the tag INFO will disappear from the display when the
408. per adult safety belts alone unless there is no other choice Instead they need to use a child restraint arms A baby should be secured in an appropriate restraint 1 34 Q What are the different types of add on child restraints A Add on child restraints which are purchased by the vehicle s owner are available in four basic types Selection of a particular restraint should take into consideration not only the child s weight Noy height and age but also whether or not the W O WS restraint will be compatible with the motor vehicle in which it will be used AS For most basic types of child restraints there are many different models available When purchasing a child restraint be sure it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle If it is the restraint will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A CAUTION vehicle safety standards Children who are up against or very close to any airbag when it inflates can be seriously injured or killed Airbags plus lap shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older children but not for young children and infants Neither the vehicle s safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them Young children and infants need the protection that a child restraint system can provide 1 35 The restraint manufacturer s instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular child
409. placement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure e Jump Start No start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge e Dealer Locator Service In many instances mechanical failures are covered under Chevrolet s Bumper to Bumper warranty However when other services are utilized our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur For prompt and efficient assistance when calling please provide the following to the Roadside Assistance Representative e Your name home address and home telephone number e Telephone number of your location e Location of the vehicle e Model year color and license plate number e Mileage Vehicle Identification Number VIN and delivery date of the vehicle e Description of the problem While we hope you never have the occasion to use our service it is added security while traveling for you and your family Remember we are only a phone call away Chevrolet Roadside Assistance 1 800 CHEV USA 1 800 243 8872 text telephone TTY users call 1 888 889 2438 Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when in Chevrolet s judgement the claims become excessive in frequency or type of occurrence Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty Chevrolet reserves the right to make any changes
410. play the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned It will still play tapes but it should be cleaned as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player If there is a reduction in sound quality try a known good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault If this other cassette has no improvement in sound quality clean the tape player For best results use a scrubbing action non abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn The recommended cleaning cassette is available through your dealer The broken tape detection feature of the cassette tape player may identify the cleaning cassette as a damaged tape in error To prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected use the following steps 1 Turn the ignition on 2 Turn the radio off 3 Press and hold the TAPE CD button for five seconds READY will appear on the display and a cassette symbol will flash for five seconds 3 141 4 Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette 5 Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer s recommended cleaning time After the cleaning cassette is ejected the broken tape detection feature will be active again A non scrubbing action wet type cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean the tape head can be used This type of cleaning cassette will not eject on its own A non scrubbing action cleaner may not clean as thoroug
411. press the select button while LANGUAGE ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following languages e ENGLISH default e FRANCAIS French e ESPANOL Spanish Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature If you accidentally choose a language that you do not want or understand press and hold the customization button and the trip information button at the same time The DIC will begin scrolling through the languages in their particular language English will be in English Francais will be in French and Espanol will be in Spanish When you see the language that you would like release both buttons The DIC will then display the information in the language you chose You can also scroll through the different languages by pressing and holding the trip reset stem for four seconds as long as you are in the odometer mode 3 66 Units Press the customization button until UNITS U S ENGLISH appears in the display To select English or metric press the select button while UNITS U S ENGLISH is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices UNITS U S ENGLISH default e UNITS METRIC km L UNITS METRIC L 100 km If U S ENGLISH is chosen all information will be displayed in English units For example distance will b
412. programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions This can help you steer around the obstacle while braking hard As you brake your computer keeps receiving updates on wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly Remember Anti lock does not change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you you will not have time to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops Always leave enough room up ahead to stop even though you have anti lock brakes Using Anti Lock Do not pump the brakes Just hold the brake pedal down firmly and let anti lock work for you You may feel the brakes vibrate or you may notice some noise but this is normal Braking in Emergencies With anti lock brakes you can steer and brake at the same time In many emergencies steering can help you more than even the very best braking Limited Slip Rear Axle TrailBlazer SS Your limited slip rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard axle most of the time but when one of the rear wheels has no traction and the other does this feature will allow the wheel with traction to move the vehicle Locking Rear Axle If your vehicle has this feature your locking rear axle can give you additional traction on snow mud ice sand or gravel It works like a standard
413. proper replacement parts fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 and Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6 15 When your vehicle is serviced make sure these are used All parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done before you or anyone else drives the vehicle We recommend the use of genuine GM parts Scheduled Maintenance When the change engine oil light or CHANGE ENGINE OIL DIC message comes on it means that service is required for your vehicle See Change Engine Oil Light on page 3 46 or DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 Have your vehicle serviced as soon as possible within the next 600 miles 1 000 km It is possible that if you are driving under the best conditions the engine oil life system may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for over a year However your engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and at this time the system must be reset Your GM Goodwrench dealer has GM trained service technicians who will perform this work using genuine GM parts and reset the system 6 4 If the engine oil life system is ever reset accidentally you must service your vehicle within 3 000 miles 5 000 km since your last service Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed See Engine Oil Life System on page 5 23 for information on the Engine Oil Life System and resetting the system When the change engi
414. protect the air Suspension system and it is an indicator to the driver that the vehicle is overloaded When the overload protection mode is on it will not allow damage to the air compressor However do not overload the vehicle See Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 If the suspension remains at a low height the rear axle load has exceeded GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating When the overload protection mode is activated the compressor operates for about 30 seconds to one minute without raising the vehicle depending on the amount of overload This will continue each time the ignition is turned on until the rear axle load is reduced below GAWR Indicator Light The indicator light on the inflator switch in the rear passenger compartment also serves as an indicator for internal system error If the indicator light is flashing without the load leveling function or the inflator being active turn off the ignition The next day turn on the ignition and check the indicator light The vehicle can be driven with the light flashing but if it is you should have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible Towing a Trailer A CAUTION If you do not use the correct equipment and drive properly you can lose control when you pull a trailer For example if the trailer is too heavy the brakes may not work well or even at all You and your passengers could be seriously injured You may also damage your vehicle the resulting repairs would no
415. protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 Charging System Light The charging system light will come on briefly when you turn on the ignition but the engine is not running as a check to show you it is working It should go out once the engine is running If it stays on or comes on while you are driving you may have a problem with the charging system It could indicate that you have problems with a generator drive belt or another electrical problem Have it checked right away Driving while this light is on could drain your battery If you must drive a short distance with the light on be certain to turn off all your accessories such as the radio and air conditioner 3 37 Voltmeter Gage When your engine is not running but the ignition is in RUN this gage shows your battery s state of charge in DC volts When the engine is running the gage shows the condition of the charging system Readings between the low and high warning zones indicate the normal operating range 3 38 Readings in the low warning zone may occur when a large number of electrical accessories are operating in the vehicle and the engine is left idling for an extended period This condition is normal since the charging system is not able to provide full power at engine idle As engine speeds are increased this condition should correct itself as higher engine speeds allow the charging system to create m
416. provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off lt voL gt Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume INFO Information When the ignition is off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the INFO knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available For XM if equipped press the INFO knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categories of information related to the current song or channel Artist Song Title Category or PTY Channel Number Channel Name To change the default on the display press the INFO knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob until you hear a beep The selected display will now be the default AUTO VOL Automatic Volume With automatic volume the audio system will adjust automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive by increasing the volume as vehicle speed increases Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select LOW MEDIUM or HIGH AVOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more
417. pt the change Audio Output Audio from the DVD player or auxiliary inputs may be heard through the following possible sources e Wireless Headphones e Vehicle Speakers e Vehicle wired headphone jacks on the Rear Seat Audio system if equipped The RSE system will always transmit the audio signal by infrared to the wireless headphones if there is audio available See Headphones previously for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the vehicle speakers by using the radio The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the radio if the RSE system power is on Once the RSE system is selected as an audio source on the radio adjust the speaker volume on the radio if necessary If the RSE system power is not on the RSE system will not be an available source on the radio Refer to the radio information for the radio that your vehicle has for more information The RSE system is capable of outputting audio to the wired headphone jacks on the rear seat audio system if equipped The RSE system may be selected as an audio source on the rear seat audio system if the RSE system power is on Refer to Rear Seat Audio RSA on page 3 137 for more information 3 127 Video Screen The video screen is located in the overhead console To use the video screen push forward on the release latch and the screen will fold down Adjust the screen s position as desired When the video screen is not in use
418. quipped Do not open or break the airbag coverings Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash A CAUTION A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible If you have had a crash do you need new belts or LATCH system parts After a very minor collision nothing may be necessary But if the belts were stretched as they would be if worn during a more severe crash then you need new parts If the LATCH system was being used during a more severe crash you may need new LATCH system parts If belts are cut or damaged replace them Collision damage also may mean you will need to have LATCH system safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system was not being used at the time of the collision If an airbag inflates you will need to replace airbag system parts See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section If the airbags inflate you will also need to replace the driver and front passenger s safety belt retractor assembly Be sure to do so Then the new retractor assembly will be there to help protect you in a collision After a crash you may need t
419. r Region Code Error This message will be displayed if the region code of the DVD is not compatible with the region code of the DVD player No Disc This message will be displayed if any of the buttons on the DVD faceplate or remote control are pressed and no disc is present in the DVD player DVD Distortion There may be an experience with audio distortion in the wireless headphones when operating cellular phones scanners CB radios Global Positioning Systems GPS two way radios mobile fax or walkie talkies It may be necessary to turn off the DVD player when operating one of these devices in or near the vehicle Excludes the OnStar System Cleaning the Video Screen Pour some isopropyl or rubbing alcohol on a clean cloth and gently wipe the video screen Do not spray directly onto the screen and do not press too hard or too long on the video screen Rear Seat Audio RSA This feature allows rear seat passengers to listen to any of the sources radio cassette tapes CDs or DVDs However the rear seat passengers can only control the sources that the front seat passengers are not listening to For example rear seat passengers may listen to and control cassette tapes CDs or DVDs through the headphones while the driver listens to the radio through the front speakers The rear seat passengers have control of the volume for each set of headphones The front seat audio controls always have priority over the RSA co
420. r located on the outboard side of the 1 Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright seatback and fold the seatback forward The head position Push and pull on the seatback to restraint will automatically fold out of the way as make sure it is locked the seatback is folded down 2 Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked 3 Flip the seat cushion back into place Fold and Tumble Second Row Seats Seven Passenger Your vehicle may have a second row 65 35 split bench seat which may be folded and tumbled for access to the third row seats To fold and tumble the seat s do the following 1 Push the head restraints down fully 2 Fold the seatback flat on the seat by pulling up on the front part of the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and indicated as 1 on the handle and side cover 3 Pull up on the rear part of the lever indicated as 2 on the handle and side cover to release the rear set of seat hooks from the floor pins 4 Tumble the seat forward To return the seat s to the original position do the following 1 Tumble the seat rearward to reengage the rear seat hooks to the floor pins A CAUTION A seat that is not locked into place properly can move around in a collision or sudden stop 3 Lift the seatback up to return it to th
421. r a long period of time remove the batteries and keep them in a cool dry place Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located behind the video screen The RCA jacks allow audio and video signals to be connected from an auxiliary device such as a camcorder or a video game unit to the RSE system Standard RCA cables not included are needed to connect the auxiliary device to the RCA jacks The yellow connector inputs video and the red and white connectors input right and left audio Refer to the manufacturer s instructions for proper connection of the auxiliary device To use the auxiliary inputs on the RSE system connect an external auxiliary device to the color coded RCA jacks and turn both the auxiliary device and the RSE system power on If the RSE system had been previously in the DVD player mode pressing the SRCE button on the faceplate or the remote control will switch the RSE system between the auxiliary device and the DVD player How to Change the Video Format when in the Auxiliary Mode The auxiliary input video format is preset to NTSC In some countries the video format may be in the PAL system To change the video format perform the following 1 Press the display menu button 2 Press the down arrow button to highlight the Video Format option 3 Press the enter button to select Video Format 4 Press the right or left arrow button to select the desired video format 5 Press the enter button to acce
422. r snow and you may want to rock your vehicle in STABILITRAK OFF message will appear on the an attempt to free it It may also be necessary to turn off DIC The StabiliTrak system cannot be turned on until the system when driving in extreme off road conditions the vehicle is switched to 2HI 4HI or 4AWD where high wheel spin is required See f Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 46 for more information The following chart describes the StabiliTrak system events and the corresponding messages and lights that will be displayed on the instrument panel cluster Vehicles with a DIC Vehicles without a DIC Event StabiliTrak StabiliTrak StabiliTrak Indicator Light DIC Message Indicator Light Service Light StabiliTrak On mode System is fully None enabled but is not actively controlling vehicle stability Traction Control StabiliTrak Off Mode StabiliTrak m indicator light will Solid StabiliTrak Off Solid Off flash when system first enters this mode Vehicles with a DIC StabiliTrak Indicator Light Blinking DIC Message StabiliTrak Active Ready Notice If the StabiliTrak light comes on due to heavy braking and or because the traction control system has been continuously active do not allow the wheel s of one axle to spin excessively If you do you may be causing damage to the transfer case This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty
423. r vehicle with the engine running be sure your vehicle is in PARK P and your parking brake is firmly set before you leave it After you have moved the shift lever into PARK P hold the regular brake pedal down Then see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK P without first pressing the button on the console shift lever If you can it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK P Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your transmission into PARK P properly the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK P This is called torque lock To prevent torque lock set the parking brake and then shift into PARK P properly before you leave the driver s seat To find out how see Shifting Into Park P on page 2 32 When you are ready to drive move the shift lever out of PARK P before you release the parking brake If torque lock does occur you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK P Shifting Out of Park P Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition is in RUN See Automatic Transmission Operation on pa
424. r with Center Console Storage Area i e 2 57 OnStar Compass and Temperature Luggage Carrier cccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneees 2 57 Display a ciriciri e E E aa 2 40 Rear Compartment Storage Panel Cover 2 58 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Rear Floor Storage Ld zS nadnicama i 2 60 X Convenience Net c ceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 2 61 COMPASS ns daeacccriccadernsaalesdetaadiataabededie a 2 43 CG Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with argo Cover E E E E AE 2 61 Compass and Temperature Display 2 45 Cargo Tie DOWNS cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaes 2 62 Outside Manual Mirrors 02 0 ee0eeeeeee ees 2 47 SUNPOOF osesece5 eyed teaver ea en rE A ERA EE 2 62 Outside Power MINONS s 2 cssnacessceenseictecesiacass 2 48 Vehicle Personalization 0 c 0ce 2 63 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror 0 2 48 Memory Seat biti eee ctor Magenta 2 63 Outside Convex Mirror c ceeceeeeeeeeeeeee eee es 2 49 Outside Heated Mirrors cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 49 Keys A CAUTION Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move The children or others could be badly injured or even killed Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children This vehicle has one double sided key for the ignition and door lock When
425. ransfer case is in a drive gear not in NEUTRAL See Four Wheel Drive on page 2 27 See Shifting Into Park P on page 2 32 Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK P before starting the engine Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK P when the ignition key is in RUN If you cannot shift out of PARK P ease pressure on the shift lever press the button on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way into PARK P as you maintain brake application Move the shift lever into the gear you wish See Shifting Out of Park P on page 2 33 REVERSE R Use this gear to back up Notice Shifting to REVERSE R while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Shift to REVERSE R only after your vehicle is stopped To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow ice or sand without damaging your transmission see f Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand Mud Ice or Snow on page 4 46 NEUTRAL N In this position the engine does not connect with the wheels To restart when you are already moving use NEUTRAL N only A CAUTION Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal your vehicle could move very rapidly You could lose control and hit people or objects D
426. rash you do not know if it will be a bad one A few crashes are mild and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up a person would not survive But most crashes are in between In many of them people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles the facts are clear In most crashes buckling up does matter a lot Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes Take the simplest vehicle Suppose it is just a seat on wheels Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle The rider does not stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield or the instrument panel Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if am wearing a safety belt A You could be whether you are wearing a safety belt or not But you can unbuckle a safety belt even if you are upside down And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident so you can unbuckle and get out is much greater if you are belted Q If my vehicle has airbags why should I have to wear Safety belts or the safety belts A Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future But they are supplemental systems only so they work with
427. re size code is a combination of letters and numbers used to define a particular tire s width height aspect ratio construction type and service description See the Tire Size illustration later in this section for more detail B TPC Spec Tire Performance Criteria Specification Original equipment tires designed to GM s specific tire performance criteria have a TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall GM s TPC specifications meet or exceed all federal safety guidelines C DOT Department of Transportation The Department of Transportation DOT code indicates that the tire is in compliance with the U S Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Safety Standards D Tire Identification Number TIN The letters and numbers following DOT code are the Tire Identification Number TIN The TIN shows the manufacturer and plant code tire size and date the tire was manufactured The TIN is molded onto both sides of the tire although only one side may have the date of manufacture E Tire Ply Material The type of cord and number of plies in the sidewall and under the tread F Uniform Tire Quality Grading UTQG Tire manufacturers are required to grade tires based on three performance factors treadwear traction and temperature resistance For more information see Uniform Tire Quality Grading on page 5 74 G Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that can be carried and the maximum pressure
428. reach in through the window unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door This should set off the alarm When the alarm is set the power door unlock switch is not operational If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps flash check to see if the horn works The horn fuse may be blown To replace the fuse see Fuses and Circuit Breakers on page 5 109 If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not flash the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer Passlock Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock theft deterrent system Passlock is a passive theft deterrent system that enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start During normal operation the security light will turn off approximately five seconds after the key is turned to RUN If the engine stalls and the security light flashes wait about 10 minutes until the light stops flashing before trying to restart the engine Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts If the engine does not start after three tries the vehicle needs service If the engine is running and the security light comes on you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off However your Passlock system is not working properly and must be serviced by your
429. recommended inflation pressure See Tire and Loading Information Label under Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 5 64 Inflation Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure to operate effectively Notice Do not let anyone tell you that under inflation or over inflation is all right It is not If your tires do not have enough air under inflation you can get the following e Too much flexing e Too much heat e Tire overloading e Premature or irregular wear e Poor handling e Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much air over inflation you can get the following e Unusual wear e Poor handling e Rough ride e Needless damage from road hazards A Tire and Loading Information label is attached to the vehicle s center pillar B pillar below the driver s door latch This label shows your vehicle s original equipment tires and the correct inflation pressures for your tires when they are cold The recommended cold tire inflation pressure shown on the label is the minimum amount of air pressure needed to support your vehicle s maximum load carrying capacity For additional information regarding how much weight your vehicle can carry and an example of the tire and loading information label see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4 48 How you load your vehicle affects vehicle handling and ride comfort never load your vehicle with more weight than it was designed to carry When to C
430. ress the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and release either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows to select and to take you to the PTY s first station 4 To cancel the seek press any of the TYPE or SEEK arrows This will also exit the PTY mode and return to the last tuned station If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to 3 100 SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop scanning BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BA
431. ressed more than once the player will continue moving backward or forward through the CD Ki SCAN TC Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next track play for 10 seconds then go on to the next track Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob for two seconds The radio will produce one beep and the selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD will remain safely inside the radio for future listening CD AUX Auxiliary Press this button to play a CD when listening to the radio or to listen to an auxiliary source such as rear seat entertainment if equipped 3 79 A Eject Press this button to eject a CD Eject may be activated with either the ignition or radio off CDs may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons e It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play e You are driving on
432. restraint In addition there are many kinds of restraints available for children with special needs A CAUTION Newborn infants need complete support including support for the head and neck This is necessary because a newborn infant s neck is weak and its head weighs so much compared with the rest of its body In a crash an infant in a rear facing seat settles into the restraint so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an infant s body the back and shoulders Infants always should be secured in appropriate infant restraints 1 36 A CAUTION The body structure of a young child is quite unlike that of an adult or older child for whom the safety belts are designed A young child s hip bones are still so small that the vehicle s regular safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones as it should Instead it may settle up around the child s abdomen In a crash the belt would apply force on a body area that is unprotected by any bony structure This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries Young children always should be secured in appropriate child restraints Child Restraint Systems A rear facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant The An infant car bed A a special bed made for use in a harness system holds the infant in place and in a crash motor vehicle is an infant restraint system designed acts to keep
433. restraint systems your vehicle has We will start with the driver position 1 18 Driver Position Lap Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap shoulder belt Here is how to wear it properly 1 Close and lock the door 2 Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight To see how see Seats in the Index 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Do not let it get twisted The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly If this happens let the belt go back slightly to unlock it Then pull the belt across you more slowly 4 Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure If the belt is not long enough see Safety Belt Extender on page 1 31 Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to WO Ss 4 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips just touching the thighs In a crash this applies force to the strong pelvic bones And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash
434. riding in a rear facing infant seat a child riding in a forward facing child seat and an older child riding in a booster seat Your vehicle has a rear seat that will accommodate a rear facing child restraint A label on your sun visor says Never put a rear facing child seat in the front This is because the risk to the rear facing child is so great if the airbag deploys A CAUTION A child in a rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag CAUTION Continued CAUTION Continued Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat always move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go It is better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat 1 65 The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the right front passenger s frontal airbag if e the right front passenger seat is unoccupied e the system
435. rience a problem see your dealer for additional information on the accessory power outlets Notice Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep other components from working as they should The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Do not use equipment exceeding maximum amperage rating Check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment When adding electrical equipment be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment Notice Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug because the power outlets are designed for accessory power plugs only Ashtray s and Cigarette Lighter Your vehicle may have this feature The ashtray is removable and fits into the front cupholder Notice If you put papers pins or other flammable items in the ashtray hot cigarettes or other smoking materials could ignite them and possibly damage your vehicle Never put flammable items in the ashtray To remove the ashtray pull the covered bin out of the cupholder To use the lighter press it in all the way and let go When it s ready it will pop back out by itself Notice Holding a cigarette lighter in while it is heating will not allow the lighter to back away from the heating element when it is hot Damage from overheating may occur to the lighter or heating eleme
436. rly in the work day as possible to allow for the same day repair Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait However if you are unable to wait GM helps to minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options Depending on the circumstances your dealer can offer you one of the following Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule This includes one way or round trip shuttle service to a destination up to 10 miles 16 km from the dealership Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs reimbursement of public transportation expenses may be available for up to a maximum of five days In addition should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses may be available up to a five day maximum Claim amounts should reflect actual costs and be supported by original receipts Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide you with a courtesy rental vehicle or reimburse you for a rental vehicle that you obtain if your vehicle is kept for a warranty repair Reimbursement will be limited to a maximum amount per day and must be supported by receipts This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state local and rental veh
437. rs will work in the cassette tape player See CD Adapter Kits later for more information The tape bias is set automatically when a metal or chrome tape is inserted If an error appears on the display see Cassette Tape Messages later in this section 3 104 1 PREV Previous The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for previous to work Press this pushbutton to go to the previous selection on the tape if the current selection has been playing for less than three seconds If pressed when the current selection has been playing from three to 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the previous selection or the beginning of the current selection depending on the position on the tape If pressed when the current selection has been playing for more than 13 seconds it will go to the beginning of the current selection SEEK and a negative number will appear on the display while the cassette player is in the previous mode Pressing this pushbutton multiple times will increase the number of selections to be searched back up to 9 2 NEXT The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work Press this pushbutton to go to the next selection on the tape Pressing this pushbutton multiple times in next mode will increase the number of selections to be searched forward SEEK and a positive number will appear on the display 3 REV Reverse Pre
438. rt procedure Put an automatic transmission in PARK P or a manual transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the parking brake If you have a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL 5 45 Notice If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump starting procedure they could be damaged The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always turn off your radio and other accessories when jump starting your vehicle 3 Turn off the ignition on both vehicles Unplug unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette lighter or the accessory power outlets if equipped Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed This will avoid sparks and help to save both batteries And it could save the radio 4 Open both hoods and locate the batteries Find the positive and negative terminals on each battery Your vehicle has a remote negative jump starting terminal You should always use this remote terminal instead of the terminal on the battery The remote negative terminal is located on the front engine lift bracket on vehicles with the 4 2L L6 engine or the engine accessory drive bracket for vehicles with the 5 3L or 6 0L V8 engines and is marked GND Ground See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 5 46 A CAUTION Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode People have been hurt doing this and some have
439. s Scanning the Terrain Off road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain You need to be familiar with the terrain and its many different features Here are some things to consider Surface Conditions Off roading can take you over hard packed dirt gravel rocks grass sand mud snow or ice Each of these surfaces affects the steering acceleration and braking of your vehicle in different ways Depending upon the kind of surface you are on you may experience slipping sliding wheel spinning delayed acceleration poor traction and longer braking distances Surface Obstacles Unseen or hidden obstacles can be hazardous A rock log hole rut or bump can startle you if you are not prepared for them Often these obstacles are hidden by grass bushes snow or even the rise and fall of the terrain itself Here are some things to consider e Is the path ahead clear e Will the surface texture change abruptly up ahead e Does the travel take you uphill or downhill There is more discussion of these subjects later e Will you have to stop suddenly or change direction quickly When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain keep a firm grip on the steering wheel Ruts troughs or other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hands if you are not prepared When you drive over bumps rocks or other obstacles the wheels can leave the ground If this happens even with one or two wheels you cann
440. s cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Mirror Operation While sitting in a comfortable position adjust the rearview mirror so you can see clearly behind your vehicle Grip it in the center and move it up or down and side to side The day night control located at the bottom of the mirror adjusts the mirror to reduce headlamp glare from behind during evening or dark conditions Temperature and Compass Display bd On Off Press this button to turn the compass and temperature display on or off The compass display can show a maximum of two characters For example NE is displayed for north east When the ignition and the compass temperature feature are on character boxes will appear for about two seconds After two seconds the mirror will display the direction the vehicle is facing and the outside temperature To set the temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius do the following 1 Press and hold the on off button until either a flashing F or C appears 2 Press the button again to change the display to the desired unit of measurement After about four seconds of inactivity the new unit will be locked in and the compass temperature display will return 2 37 Compass Calibration When on the compass automatically calibrates as the vehicle is driven If after two seconds the display does not show a compass direction N for North for
441. s ejected from the player but is not removed the DVD player will reload the disc after a short period of time The disc will be stored in the DVD player The DVD player will not resume play of the disc automatically Remote Control To use the remote control aim it at the transmitter window below the video screen and press the desired button Direct sunlight or very bright light may affect the ability of the RSE system to receive signals from the remote control If the remote control does not seem to be working the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement later in this section Objects blocking the line of sight may also affect the function of the remote control Notice Storing the remote control in a hot area or in direct sunlight may damage it and the repairs will not be covered by your warranty Keep the remote control stored in a cool dry place To extend the life of the batteries the remote control does not have a press and hold feature 3 131 Remote Control Buttons D Power Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off od Title Press this button to return the DVD to the main menu of the DVD A W lt Menu Navigation Arrows Use the arrow buttons to navigate through a menu 3 132 CL Set up Menu Press this button to adjust the color tint brightness contrast display mode and dynamic range compression The dynamic range compression feature can be
442. s into the sockets on the inside of the vehicle to secure it To remove the cargo cover do the following 1 Release the cover from the latch posts and carefully roll it back up 2 Squeeze one endcap and remove it from the pocket in the trim panel 3 Remove the cargo cover from the other endcap so that you can remove the shade from the vehicle A CAUTION An improperly stored cargo cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver You or others could be injured If you remove the cover always store it in the proper storage location When you put it back always be sure that it is securely reattached 2 61 Cargo Tie Downs There may be cargo tie downs in the rear of your vehicle that allow you to strap cargo in and keep it from moving Ze Sunroof The vehicle may be equipped with a power sliding sunroof To open or close the sunroof the ignition must be on or accessory or Retained Accessory Power RAP must be active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 20 2 62 Press and release the back of the control in the overhead console to open the sunroof Press the front of the control to close the sunroof lea Once the sunroof is closed press the forward side of the control to open the sunroof to the vent position The sunroof has a sunshade which can be pulled forward to block sun rays If it is in the closed position it will open when the sunroof is opene
443. s little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning does not happen often But it can if your tires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one or more is low It can happen if a lot of water is standing on the road If you can see reflections from trees telephone poles or other vehicles and raindrops dimple the water s surface there could be hydroplaning Hydroplaning usually happens at higher speeds There just is not a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning The best advice is to slow down when it is raining Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water water can come in through your engine s air intake and badly damage your engine Never drive through water that is slightly lower than the underbody of your vehicle If you cannot avoid deep puddles or standing water drive through them very slowly Driving Through Flowing Water A CAUTION Flowing or rushing water creates strong forces If you try to drive through flowing water as you might at a low water crossing your vehicle can be carried away As little as six inches of flowing water can carry away a smaller vehicle If this happens you and other vehicle occupants could drown Do not ignore police warning signs and otherwise be very cautious about trying to drive through flowing water 4 35 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips 4 36 Besides slowing down allow some extra following distan
444. s located on the driver s door below the memory buttons 1 and 2 The easy exit seat button is used to program and recall the desired driver s seat position when exiting entering the vehicle The mirrors power lumbar recline and adjustable pedals if equipped positions will not be stored or recalled when using the easy exit seat function The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers To store the easy exit seat position do the following 1 Press and release the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds The seat will move to the stored memory position 2 Adjust the seat to the desired exit position 3 Press and hold the easy exit seat button for three seconds A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2 To repeat the procedure for a second driver follow the preceding steps but press the other numbered memory control button 2 64 To recall the easy exit seat position do one of the following e Press the easy exit seat button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK P The seat will move to the stored exit position e Or if the easy exit seat feature is activated in the Driver Information Center DIC removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position See Easy Exit Seat under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 61 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC If an easy
445. s may be loaded with the radio and ignition off if this button is pressed first CD Messages If the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons e It is very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play e You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play e The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down e The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again There may have been a problem while burning the CD e The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write it down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button until RSE appears on the radio display The current radio source will stop and the DVD sound will come through the speakers To stop listening to the DVD press the TAPE DISC button if a cassette tape or a CD is loaded or press the BAND button to select a different source When the RSE system is turned off the DVD symbol
446. s message will appear on the DIC and you will hear a chime Turn off the vehicle and check the liftgate and liftglass See Liftgate Liftglass on page 2 13 Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR If the passenger s side rear door is not fully closed this message will appear on the display and you will hear a chime Stop and turn off the vehicle check the door for obstacles and close the door again Check to see if the message still appears on the DIC Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE AIR BAG If there is a problem with the airbag system this message will be displayed on the DIC Have your GM dealer inspect the system for problems See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 and Airbag System on page 1 54 for more information Press the select button to acknowledge this message and clear it from the DIC display SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM If a problem occurs with the brake system this message will appear on the DIC If this message appears stop as soon as possible and turn off the vehicle Restart the vehicle and check for the message on the DIC display If the message is still displayed or appears again when you begin driving the brake system needs service See your GM dealer SERVICE STABILITRAK If you ever see the SERVICE STABILITR
447. s original position push outward Be sure to return both mirrors to their original unfolded position before driving 2 48 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror If the vehicle has this feature the passenger s outside mirror will adjust to a preset tilt position while the vehicle is in REVERSE R gear Curb view assist may be useful when you are parallel parking The mirror will return to normal position when the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE R gear Automatic mirror movement in either direction will follow a short delay You may be able to turn this feature on or off through the Driver Information Center DIC See DIC Vehicle Customization on page 3 61 Outside Convex Mirror A CAUTION A convex mirror can make things like other vehicles look farther away than they really are If you cut too sharply into the right or left lane you could hit a vehicle Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes The passenger s outside mirror is convex A convex mirror s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver s seat Outside Heated Mirrors If the vehicle has this feature when the rear window defogger is turned on the outside driver s and passenger s rearview mirrors also heat to help clear them of ice snow and condensation See Dual Climate Control System on page 3 19 or Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3 22 for more information OnStar System OnS
448. s possible and have your vehicle serviced Notice Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine The repairs would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the maintenance schedule in this manual for changing engine oil Oil pressure may vary with engine speed outside temperature and oil viscosity but readings above the low pressure zone indicate the normal operating range A reading in the low pressure zone may be caused by a dangerously low oil level or other problems causing low oil pressure 3 45 Change Engine Oil Light If equipped and this light comes on it means that an oil change and other maintenance procedures are required for your vehicle See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6 4 and Engine Oil on page 5 18 for more information Once the engine oil has been changed the change engine oil light must be reset Until it is reset the light will be displayed when the engine is on 3 46 Security Light This light will come on briefly when you turn the key toward START The light will stay on until the engine starts If the light flashes the Passlock system has entered a tamper mode If the vehicle fails to start see Passlock on page 2 18 If the light comes on continuously while driving and stays on there may be a problem with the Passlock system Your vehicle will not be protected by Passlock and you should see your dealer Also see Content Theft Deterrent on page 2
449. s side of the vehicle See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5 12 for more information on location 2 Push it back in all the way wait three seconds and then pull it back out again aS 3 Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower level The fluid level must be in the COLD area below the cross hatched area for a cold check or in the HOT or cross hatched area for a hot check Be sure to keep the dipstick pointed down to get an accurate reading 4 If the fluid level is in the acceptable range push the dipstick back in all the way then flip the handle down to lock the dipstick in place Consistency of Readings Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described previously Consistency repeatable readings is important to maintaining proper fluid level If inconsistent readings persist contact your dealer 5 27 How to Add Automatic Transmission Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transmission fluid to use See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 Add fluid only after checking the transmission fluid while it is hot A cold check is used only as a reference If the fluid level is low add only enough of the proper fluid to bring the level up to the HOT area for a hot check It does not take much fluid generally less than one pint 0 5 L Do not overfill Notice Use of the incorrect automatic transmission fluid may damage your vehic
450. s to roll Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move Park on a fairly steep hill with the vehicle facing downhill Keeping your foot on the regular brake set the parking brake e To check the parking brake s holding ability With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL N slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only e To check the PARK P mechanism s holding ability With the engine running shift to PARK P Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake Contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is required Underbody Flushing Service At least every spring use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name part number or specification may be obtained from your dealer Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine oil which meets GM Standard GM6094M and apay a paa e a nstitute Certified for Gasoline Excent A Engines starburst symbol p 9 GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle To determine the proper viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil on page 5 18 Engine Usage Fluid Lubricant Engine Oil 6 0L V8 Engine Only Engine Coolant
451. sensing and diagnostic module or the inside rearview mirror can affect the operation of the airbag system If you have questions call Customer Assistance The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual See Customer Satisfaction Procedure on page 7 2 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts buckles latch plates retractors and anchorages are working properly Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job have it repaired 1 70 Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you ina crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a new one right away Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers and have them repaired or replaced The airbag system does not need regular maintenance Notice f you damage the covering for the driver s or the right front passenger s airbag or the side impact airbag covering if equipped on the ceiling near the side windows the airbag may not work properly You may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger s airbag or side impact airbag module and ceiling covering for roof mounted side impact airbags if e
452. short time to avoid a major storm system e Maps Do you have up to date maps Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as highway hypnosis Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel Call it highway hypnosis lack of awareness or whatever There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery along with the hum of the tires on the road the drone of the engine and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy Do not let it happen to you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can you do about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here are some tips e Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated with a comfortably cool interior e Keep your eyes moving Scan the road ahead and to the sides Check your mirrors and your instruments frequently e If you get sleepy pull off the road into a rest service or parking area and take a nap get some exercise or both For safety treat drowsiness on the highway as an emergency 4 39 Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain 4 40 If you drive regularly in steep country or if you are planning to visit there here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable See Off Road Driving Except SS on page 4 20 for information about driving off road
453. side Universal Home Remote buttons releasing only when the Universal Home Remote indicator light begins to flash after 20 seconds Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and or third hand held transmitter to the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons 2 Position the end of your hand held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches 3 to 8 cm away from the Universal Home Remote buttons while keeping the indicator light in view 2 53 3 Simultaneously press and hold both the desired Universal Home Remote button and the hand held transmitter button Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in Gate Operator and Canadian Programming later in this section The indicator light will flash slowly at first and then rapidly after Universal Home Remote successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand held transmitter Release both buttons Press and hold the newly trained Universal Home Remote button and observe the indicator light If the indicator light stays on constantly programming is complete and your device should activate when the Universal Home Remote button is pressed and released To program the remaining two Universal Home Remote buttons begin with Step 2 under Programming Universal Home Remote Do not repeat Step 1 as
454. sing System on page 1 64 Cleaning the Mirror When cleaning the mirror use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing Outside Manual Mirrors If the vehicle has the manual outside mirrors adjust each outside mirror so that a little of the vehicle and the area behind it can be seen while sitting in a comfortable driving position Both mirrors can be manually folded inward by pulling them towards the vehicle Push the mirrors away from the vehicle to the normal position before driving 2 47 Outside Power Mirrors Your vehicle may have this feature The power mirror control is located on the driver s door Turn the knob counterclockwise or clockwise to adjust the drivers or passenger s mirror so that you can see a little of the side of your vehicle After adjusting the position of the mirrors turn the knob to the center position so that the mirrors cannot move If the travel position in any direction of the mirror is reached it will enter a ratcheting mode This action is harmless It is a warning that the mirror can go no further To stop this action back the mirror up by moving the knob in the opposite direction The mirrors can be manually folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash To fold push the mirror toward the vehicle To return the mirror to it
455. sing the volume as vehicle speed increases Set the volume at the desired level Press this button to select MIN MED or MAX AUTO VOL will appear on the display Each higher setting will provide more volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds To turn automatic volume off press this button until AUTO VOL OFF appears on the display 3 111 Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection lt TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations K SEEK D Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Ki SCAN PCI Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to a station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds PSC will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the sele
456. sis and repair information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steering body etc Transmission Transaxle Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures adjustments and specifications for GM transmissions transaxles and transfer cases Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle In Canada information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1 800 GM DRIVE 1 800 463 7483 Owner s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle The owner s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models In Portfolio Includes a Portfolio Owner s Manual and Warranty Booklet RETAIL SELL PRICE 35 00 Without Portfolio Owner s Manual only RETAIL SELL PRICE 25 00 Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles To request an order form please specify year and model name of the vehicle ORDER TOLL FREE 1 800 551 4123 Monday Friday 8 00 AM 6 00 PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only VISA MasterCard Discover visit H
457. specification 5 90 Secondary Latch System Your vehicle has an underbody mounted tire hoist AN CAUTION assembly equipped with a secondary latch system It is designed to stop the spare tire from suddenly falling Someone standing too close during the off your vehicle if the cable holding the spare tire procedure could be injured by the jack If the is damaged For the secondary latch to work the tire spare tire does not slide off the jack must be stored with the valve stem pointing up A See Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 94 completely make sure no one is behind you or on either side of you as you pull the jack out for instructions on storing the spare or flat tire correctly from the spare To release the spare tire from the secondary latch do the following A CAUTION Before beginning this procedure read all the 1 Check under the vehicle to see if the cable is visible If it is not visible proceed to Step 6 instructions Failure to read and follow the instructions could damage the hoist assembly and you and others could get hurt Read and follow the instructions listed below 5 91 2 If visible first try to tighten the cable by turning the wheel wrench clockwise until you hear two clicks or feel it skip twice You cannot overtighten the cable 3 Loosen the cable by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise three or four turns 4 Repeat this procedure at least two times If
458. ss this pushbutton to quickly reverse the tape The radio will play while the tape reverses Press it again to return to playing speed The station frequency and REV will appear on the display Select stations during reverse operation by using TUNE and SEEK 4 FWD Forward Press this pushbutton to quickly advance the tape The radio will play while the tape advances Press this pushbutton again to return to playing speed The station frequency and FWD will appear on the display Select stations during forward operation by using TUNE and SEEK 5 Q SIDE Press this pushbutton to play the other side of the tape KI SEEK I The right arrow is the same as the NEXT pushbutton and the left arrow is the same as the PREV pushbutton If either arrow is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving forward or backward through the tape SEEK and a positive or negative number will appear on the display Ki SCAN D Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to the next selection play for 10 seconds then go on to the next selection Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for scan to work BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a cassette tape or CD is playing The inactive tape or CD will remain safely i
459. st of all roads But they have their own special rules 4 37 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 drivers are driving Too fast or too slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane At the entrance there is usually a ramp that leads to the freeway If you have a clear view of the freeway as you drive along the entrance ramp you should begin to check traffic Try to determine where you expect to blend with the flow Try to merge into the gap at close to the prevailing speed Switch on your turn signal check your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as necessary Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow Once you are on the freeway adjust your speed to the posted limit or to the prevailing rate if it is slower Stay in the right lane unless you want to pass Before changing lanes check your mirrors Then use your turn signal Just before you leave the lane glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there is not another vehicle in your blind spot Once you are moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expect to move slightly slower at night 4 38 When you want to leave the freeway move to the proper lane well in advance If you miss your exit do not under any circumstances stop and back up Drive on to the next exit
460. stomization and select The button functions are detailed in the following pages Trip Information Button 7N Trip Information Press the trip information button to scroll through the ODOMETER TRIP A TRIP B TIRE PRESSURES for vehicles with a Tire Pressure Monitor TPM system and TIMER Odometer Press the trip information button until ODOMETER appears on the display This mode shows the total distance the vehicle has been driven in either miles or kilometers Pressing the reset stem located on the instrument cluster with the vehicle off will also display the odometer 3 52 Trip A Press the trip information button until TRIP A appears on the display This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP A in either miles or kilometers Trip B Press the trip information button until TRIP B appears on the display This mode shows the current distance traveled since the last reset for TRIP B in either miles or kilometers To reset TRIP A or TRIP B information press and hold the select button for one second while in one of the trip modes This will reset the information for TRIP A or TRIP B You can also reset the TRIP A or TRIP B while they are displayed by pressing the reset stem on the cluster If you press and hold the reset stem or the select button for four seconds the display will show the distance traveled since the last ignition cycle for TRIP A or TRIP B Tire Pressures The tire pressure
461. t after 4 second delay data No action is needed This message should disappear shortly CH Off Air Channel not in service This channel is not currently in service Tune to another channel CH Unavail Channel no longer This previously assigned channel is no longer assigned available Tune to another station If this station was one of the presets choose another station for that preset button No Info Artist Name Feature not No artist information is available at this time on this channel available The system is working properly No Info Song Program Title not No song title information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly 3 76 XM Radio Messages cont d Radio Display No Info Category Name not No category information is available at this time on this available channel The system is working properly No Info No Text Informational No text or informational messages are available at this time message available on this channel The system is working properly Not Found No channel available for There are no channels available for the selected category the chosen category The system is working properly XM Locked Theft lock active The XM receiver in the vehicle may have previously been in another vehicle For security purposes XM receivers cannot be swapped between vehicles If this message is received after having your vehicle serviced check with your GM dealer Radio ID Radio ID label
462. t Panel Cluster Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control 25 System 5 111 C Fuses J Use O 54 Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid Air Injection Reactor AIR Pump Relays J Uso 5 112 C Reays Uss o Electric Adjustable Pedal Air Injection Reactor AIR Solenoid Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabiliTrak Miscellaneous Usage Instrument Panel Battery 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 55 57 58 Ae 5 LPL e e 47 iB a a Ay Ag Bs oe pa l l be ae al V8 Engine c e Controlled Air 3 Passenger s Side Low Beam Suspension Headlamp Passenger s Side High Beam Back Up Trailer Lamps Headlamp 5 113 Fuses Usage Driver s Side High Beam Headlamp Driver s Side Low Beam Headlamp 7 Rear Window Washer Headlamp Washer 5 114 Fuses Usage Instrument Panel Cluster Driver Information Center Automatic Shift Lock Control System o d pe m p27 Backup SSS 28 Powertrain Control Module 7 29 Powertrain Control Modue 30 Air Conditioning at Injector Bank A E as Anti Lock Brakes ABS S 35 Blower Motor O sage z 5 61 Vehicle Stability Enhancement System StabiliTrak Relays Usas 0 53 Transmission 36 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 9 Fog Lamps Relays Uss o o Poeran CS Miscellaneous Usage Instrument Panel Battery 5 115 Rear
463. t be covered by your warranty Pull a trailer only if you have followed all the steps in this section Ask your dealer for advice and information about towing a trailer with your vehicle Notice Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your vehicle and result in costly repairs that would not be covered by your warranty Always follow the instructions in this section and check with your dealer for more information about towing a trailer with your vehicle To identify the trailering capacity of your vehicle you should read the information in Weight of the Trailer that appears later in this section 4 59 Trailering is different than just driving your vehicle by itself Trailering means changes in acceleration braking handling durability and fuel economy Successful safe trailering takes correct equipment and it has to be used properly That s the reason for this part In it are many time tested important trailering tips and safety rules Many of these are important for your safety and that of your passengers So please read this section carefully before you pull a trailer If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do here are some important points e There are many different laws including speed limit restrictions having to do with trailering Make sure your rig will be legal not only where you live but also where you ll be driving A good source for this information can be state or provincial
464. t being damaged If the mast should ever become slightly bent straighten it out by hand If the mast is badly bent replace it Check occasionally to make sure the mast is still tightened to the fender If tightening is required tighten by hand then with a wrench one quarter turn XM Satellite Radio Antenna System The XM Satellite Radio antenna is located on the roof of your vehicle Keep this antenna clear of snow and ice build up for clear radio reception If your vehicle has a sunroof the performance of the XM system may be affected if the sunroof is open Loading items onto the roof of your vehicle can interfere with the performance of the XM system Make sure the XM Satellite Radio antenna is not obstructed Chime Level Adjustment The radio is used to adjust the vehicle s chime level To change the volume level of the chime press and hold pushbutton 6 with the ignition on and the radio power off The volume level will change from the normal level to loud and LOUD CHIME will appear on the radio display To change back to the default or normal setting press and hold pushbutton 6 again The volume level will change from the loud level to normal and NORMAL CHIME will appear on the radio display Removing the radio and not replacing it with a factory radio or chime module will disable vehicle chimes 3 143 4 NOTES 3 144 Section 4 Your Driving the Road and Your Vehicle 4 2 Defensiv
465. t down and provide it to your GM dealer when reporting the problem 3 123 Listening to a DVD If your vehicle has the Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system and a DVD is playing the DVD symbol will appear on the radio display indicating that the DVD is available and can be listened to through your vehicle s speakers To listen to the DVD press the CD AUX button until RSE appears on the radio display The current radio source will stop and the DVD sound will come through the speakers To stop listening to the DVD press the CD AUX button if a CD is loaded or press the BAND button to select a different source When the RSE system is turned off the DVD symbol will go off of the radio display and RSE OFF will appear on the radio display The radio will return to the last radio source that you were listening to See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 3 124 for more information 3 124 Navigation Radio System Your vehicle may have a navigation radio system The navigation system has built in features intended to minimize driver distraction Technology alone no matter how advanced can never replace your own judgment See the navigation system manual for some tips to help you reduce distractions while driving Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear Seat Entertainment RSE system The RSE system includes a DVD player a video display screen two sets of wireless headphones and a remote con
466. t fixed so it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem Passenger Airbag Status Indicator When the ignition key is turned to RUN or START the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system OFF or the symbol for on and off for several seconds Your rearview mirror has a passenger airbag status as a system check Then after several more seconds indicator the status indicator will light either ON or OFF or either the on or off symbol to let you know the status of the right front passenger s frontal airbag If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator it means that the right front passenger s frontal airbag is enabled may inflate PASSENGER AIR BAG eam ON Passenger Airbag Status Indicator United States Ro RY Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Canada 3 35 A CAUTION If the on indicator comes on when you have a rear facing child restraint installed in the right front passenger s seat it means that the passenger sensing system has not turned off the passenger s frontal airbag A child ina rear facing child restraint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Do not use a rear facing child restraint in the right front passenger s seat if the airbag is turned on
467. t from under the vehicle Notice f you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 14 Turn the wheel wrench clockwise to raise the cable back up if the cable is hanging under the vehicle Have the hoist assembly inspected as soon as you can You will not be able to store a spare tire using the hoist assembly until it has been repaired or replaced Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools A CAUTION Storing a jack a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury In a sudden stop or collision loose equipment could strike someone Store all these in the proper place 5 94 A CAUTION The underbody mounted spare tire needs to be stored with the valve stem pointing up If the spare tire is stored with the valve stem pointing downward its secondary latch won t work properly and the spare tire could loosen and suddenly fall from your vehicle If this happened when your vehicle was being driven the tire might contact a person or another vehicle causing injury and of course damage to itself as well Be sure the underbody mounted spare tire is stored with its valve stem pointing up Notice An aluminum wheel with a flat tire should always be stored under the vehicle with the hoist However storing it that way for an extended period could
468. t in engine damage not covered by your warranty GM Goodwrench oil meets all the requirements for your vehicle If you are in an area of extreme cold where the temperature falls below 20 F 29 C it is recommended that you use either an SAE 5W 30 synthetic oil or an SAE OW 30 oil Both will provide easier cold starting and better protection for your engine at extremely low temperatures 5 21 For 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine Vehicles Only RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER FIT c LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL AP ron AND GM STANDARD GM4718M PIGASOLINE BA ENGINES Je DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 20W 50 OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER Look for two things e GM4718M Your vehicle s engine requires a special oil meeting GM Standard GM4718M Oils meeting this standard may be identified as synthetic However not all synthetic oils will meet this GM standard You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM4718M 5 22 Notice If you use oils that do not have the GM4718M Standard designation you can cause engine damage not covered by your warranty e SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container Th
469. t in its proper location Remove the inflator hose from the outlet during loading and unloading Load leveling will not function with the inflator hose attached to the inflator outlet See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 58 for more information To reinstall the cover line up the tabs at the back of the cover put it in place and latch the tabs A continuous flashing indicator light may also indicate a malfunction in the air suspension system See Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System on page 4 58 for more information If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you are driving especially if you maintain your vehicle s tires properly If air goes out of a tire it is much more likely to leak out slowly But if you should ever have a blowout here are a few tips about what to expect and what to do If a front tire fails the flat tire will create a drag that pulls the vehicle toward that side Take your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position and then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane 5 79 A rear blowout particularly on a curve acts much like a skid and may require the same correction you would use in a skid In any rear blowout remove your foot from the accelerator pedal Get the vehicle under control by steering the way you want the vehicle to go It may be very bumpy and noisy but you can st
470. t on page 2 34 Windows A CAUTION Leaving children helpless adults or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke Never leave a child a helpless adult or a pet alone in a vehicle especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather Power Windows The controls for the power windows are located on the armrest on each of the side doors With power windows the switches operate the windows when the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or when Retained Accessory Power RAP is active See Retained Accessory Power RAP on page 2 20 The driver s door also has a switch for each of the passenger s windows Press down the top of the switch to lower the window and pull up on the switch to raise the window If you hold the switch down for three to seven seconds after the window has been completely lowered or raised the window will not operate for about 15 seconds Express Down Window AUTO Express down The driver s and front passenger s window switches have an express down feature that allows you to lower the window without holding the switch down Press down briefly on the driver s or front passenger s window switch labeled AUTO to activate the express down feature Lightly tap the switch to open the window slightly The express down feature can be interrupted at any time by pressing the top
471. t switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These pushbuttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 3 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed while in PTY mode the PTY that was set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages INFO Information If the current station has a message INFO will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of this button Once the complete message has been displayed INFO will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is rece
472. t with OnStar See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3 139 for more information When calling into voice mail systems or to dial directory numbers press this button once wait for the response say the number s to be dialed wait for the number s to be repeated and then say dial See the OnStar User s Guide for more information 2 51 Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System a combined universal transmitter and receiver provides a way to replace up to three hand held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators garage door openers entry door locks security systems and home lighting 2 52 If your vehicle is equipped with the Universal Home Remote Transmitter it complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes and modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment Universal Home Remote
473. tabiliTrak button again will return the system to the STABILITRAK ON mode See StabiliTrak Off below for more information Traction Control Off In this mode stability control and brake traction control are functional Engine speed management will be modified and the driven wheels can spin more freely This can cause the brake traction control to activate more frequently If the controller detects excessive wheel spin in this mode the StabiliTrak indicator light may blink and the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message may be displayed to warn the driver that damage may occur to the transfer case StabiliTrak Off In this mode both stability control and part of the traction control system are disabled Your vehicle will still have brake traction control but will not be able to use the engine speed management system You may still hear system noises as a result of the brake traction control coming on If the controller detects excessive wheel spin in this mode the StabiliTrak indicator light may blink and the STABILITRAK ACTIVE message may be displayed to warn the driver that damage may occur to the transfer case It is recommended to leave the system on for normal For vehicles with four wheel drive when the transfer driving conditions but it may be necessary to turn case is in 4LO the stability system is automatically the system off if your vehicle is stuck in sand mud ice disabled The StabiliTrak light will come on and the o
474. tar uses global positioning system GPS satellite technology wireless communications and live advisors to provide you with a wide range of safety security information and convenience services If your airbags deploy the system is designed to make an automatic call to OnStar Emergency where we can request emergency services be sent to your location If you lock your keys in the car call OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR and they can send a signal to unlock your doors If you need roadside assistance press the OnStar button and they will get you the help you need 2 49 A complete OnStar User s Guide and the Terms and Conditions of the OnStar Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle s glove box literature For more information visit www onstar com or www onstar ca contact OnStar at 1 888 4 ONSTAR 1 888 466 7827 or press the blue OnStar button to speak to an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day 7 days a week Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www onstar com or www onstar ca OnStar Services For new vehicles equipped with OnStar the Safe and Sound Plan is included for one year from the date of purchase You can extend this plan beyond the first year or upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan to meet your needs For more information press the OnStar button to speak to an advisor 2 50 Safe and Sound Plan Advanced Automatic Collision N
475. teps 1 Turn the CD player on 2 Press the SONG LIST button to turn song list on S LIST will appear on the display 3 Press and hold the SONG LIST button for more than four seconds One beep will be heard followed by two beeps after two seconds and a final beep will be heard after four seconds S LIST EMPTY will appear on the display indicating the song list has been deleted If a CD is ejected and the song list contains saved tracks from that CD those tracks are automatically deleted from the song list Any tracks saved to the song list again are added to the bottom of the list To end song list mode press the SONG LIST button One beep will be heard and S LIST will be removed from the display CD Messages CHECK CD If this message appears on the display and or the CD comes out it could be for one of the following reasons e Itis very hot When the temperature returns to normal the CD should play e You are driving on a very rough road When the road becomes smoother the CD should play e The CD is dirty scratched wet or upside down e The air is very humid If so wait about an hour and try again e There may have been a problem while burning the CD e The label may be caught in the CD player If the CD is not playing correctly for any other reason try a known good CD If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected contact your GM dealer If the radio displays an error message write i
476. ter about 7 to 10 seconds if no other button is pressed while the backlight is on Main DVD Menu Press this button to access the DVD menu The DVD menu is different on every DVD Use the up down left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor around the DVD menu After making a selection press the enter button This button only operates when playing a DVD lt Enter Press this button to select the choices that are highlighted in any menu Se Return Press this button to exit the current active menu and return to the previous menu This button will operate only when a DVD is playing and a menu is active on Camera Angle Press this button to change camera angles on DVDs that have this feature when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc CJ Subtitle Press this button to turn on subtitles and to move through subtitle options when a DVD is playing The format and content of this function will vary for each disc p gt Fast Forward Press this button to fast forward the DVD or CD To stop fast forwarding press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 3 133 Play Pause Press this button to start play of a Recommended Action DVD or CD Press this button while a DVD or CD is No power The ignition might not be playing to pause it Press this button again to continue in on or accessory the pl
477. terials such as calcium chloride and other salts ice melting agents road oil and tar tree sap bird droppings chemicals from industrial chimneys etc can damage your vehicle s finish if they remain on painted surfaces Wash the vehicle as soon as possible If necessary use non abrasive cleaners that are marked safe for painted surfaces to remove foreign matter Exterior painted surfaces are subject to aging weather and chemical fallout that can take their toll over a period of years You can help to keep the paint finish looking new by keeping your vehicle garaged or covered whenever possible Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to keep their luster Washing with water is all that is usually needed However you may use chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim if necessary Use special care with aluminum trim To avoid damaging protective trim never use auto or chrome polish steam or caustic soap to clean aluminum A coating of wax rubbed to high polish is recommended for all bright metal parts Windshield Backglass and Wiper Blades If the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if the wiper blade chatters when running wax sap or other material may be on the blade or windshield Clean the outside of the windshield with a full strength glass cleaning liquid The windshield is clean if beads do not form when you rinse it with water
478. teries and keep them in a cool dry place 3 134 Recommended Action In auxiliary mode the picture moves or scrolls The language in the audio or on the screen is wrong The remote control does not work Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Change the Video Format to PAL or NTSC See Stereo RCA Jacks previously for how to change the video format Check the audio or language selection in the main DVD menu Check to make sure there is no obstruction between the remote control and the transmitter window Check the batteries to make sure they are not dead or installed incorrectly The parental control button might have been turned on The power indicator light will flash After stopping the player push Play but sometimes the DVD starts where left off and sometimes at the beginning The auxiliary source is running but there is no picture or sound My disc is stuck in the player The Load Eject button does not work Recommended Action If the stop button was pressed one time the DVD player will resume playing where the DVD was stopped If the stop button was pressed two times the DVD player will begin to play from the beginning of the DVD Check that the DVD player is in the auxiliary source mode Check the auxiliary input connections at both devices Turn the DVD power off then on then press the load eject button on the DVD player Do not attempt to
479. th one driver and as long as two or three seconds or more with another Age physical condition alertness coordination and eyesight all play a part So do alcohol drugs and frustration But even in three fourths of a second a vehicle moving at 60 mph 100 km h travels 66 feet 20 m That could be a lot of distance in an emergency so keeping enough space between your vehicle and others is important And of course actual stopping distances vary greatly with the surface of the road whether it is pavement or gravel the condition of the road whether it is wet dry or icy tire tread the condition of your brakes the weight of the vehicle and the amount of brake force applied Avoid needless heavy braking Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking rather than keeping pace with traffic This is a mistake Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops Your brakes will wear out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking That means better braking and longer brake life If your engine ever stops while you are driving brake normally but do not pump your brakes If you do the pedal may get harder to push down If your engine stops you will still have some power brake assist But you will use it when you brake Once the power assist is used up it may tak
480. the instructions that came with the child restraint Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say 1 Your vehicle has a right front passenger s frontal airbag See Passenger Sensing System on page 1 64 We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat even if the airbag is off If your child restraint is forward facing move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the child restraint in this seat See Power Seats on page 1 3 or Manual Seats on page 1 2 When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger s frontal airbag the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you turn the ignition to RUN or START See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3 35 1 52 Put the child restraint on the seat Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or around the restraint The child restraint instructions will show you how 4 Buckle the belt Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to 5 Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock 6 To tighten the belt push down on the child restraint pull the shoulder portion of the belt to tighten the lap portion of the belt and feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor
481. the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows to select and to take you to the PTY s first station 4 To go to another station within that PTY press the TYPE button then press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows once 5 Press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows twice to exit program type select mode 3 114 SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode P TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop scanning BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger frequency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will no
482. the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment At times you may notice a decrease in range This is normal for any remote keyless entry system If the transmitter does not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle for the transmitter to work try this e Check the distance You may be too far from your vehicle You may need to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather e Check the location Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal Take a few steps to the left or right hold the transmitter higher and try again e Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary See Battery Replacement under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on page 2 6 e If you are still having trouble see your dealer or a qualified technician for service Remote Keyless Entry System Operation If your vehicle has this feature you can lock and unlock your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet 9 m away using the remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with your vehicle Unlock Press unlock for the driver s door to unlock automatically the parking lamps to flash and the interior lights to go on Press the unlock
483. the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK Notice If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you cannot turn it be sure you are using the correct key if so is it all the way in Turn the key only with your hand Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch If none of these works then your vehicle needs service 2 20 B ACCESSORY This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off Notice Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time C RUN This is the position for driving D START This position starts the engine Retained Accessory Power RAP Your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power RAP feature which will allow certain features of your vehicle to continue to work up to 20 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK Your radio power windows sunroof option and overhead console will work when the ignition key is in RUN or ACCESSORY Once the key is turned from RUN to LOCK these features will continue to work for up to 20 minutes or until a door is opened Starting the Engine Move your shift lever to PARK P or NEUTRAL N Your engine will not start in any other position that is a safety feature To restart when you are already
484. the passenger s airbag A CAUTION If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on it means that something may be wrong with the airbag system If this ever happens have the vehicle serviced promptly because an adult size person sitting in the right front passenger s seat may not have the protection of the frontal airbag See Airbag Readiness Light on page 3 34 for more on this including important safety information Aftermarket equipment such as seat covers can affect how well the passenger sensing system operates You may want to consider not using seat covers or other aftermarket equipment if your vehicle has the passenger sensing system See Adding Equipment to Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle on page 1 69 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates 1 67 A CAUTION Stowing of articles under the passenger s seat or between the passenger s seat cushion and seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system 1 68 Servicing Your Airbag Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how your vehicle should be serviced There are airbag system parts in several places around your vehicle You do not want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle Your dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system To purchase a service manual see Servic
485. the spare tire lowers to the ground continue with Step 2 of Removing the Spare Tire and Tools on page 5 82 5 Turn the wrench counterclockwise until approximately 6 inches 15 cm of cable is exposed 6 Attach the jack handle extension s and the wheel wrench to the jack and place it under the vehicle towards the front of the rear bumper Position the center lift point of the jack under the center of the spare tire 7 Turn the wrench clockwise to raise the jack until it lifts the end fitting 5 92 8 Continue raising the jack until the spare tire stops moving upward and is held firmly in place The secondary latch has released and the spare tire is balancing on the jack 9 Lower the jack by turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise Keep lowering the jack until the spare tire slides off the jack or is hanging by the cable 10 Disconnect the jack handle from the jack and carefully remove the jack Use one hand to push against the spare while firmly pulling the jack out from under the spare tire with the other hand 11 If the spare tire is hanging from the cable insert the socket end of 12 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the extension the spare the rest of the way connected to the wheel wrench into the hoist shaft hole just above the rear bumper ona 45 degree angle downward 5 93 13 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable and pull it through the wheel opening Pull the tire ou
486. ther SCAN arrow again to stop scanning To scan all loaded CDs press and hold either SCAN arrow for more than four seconds until ALL CD SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep Use this feature to listen to 10 seconds of the first track of each loaded CD Press either SCAN arrow again to stop scanning INFO Information Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing To change the default on the display track or elapsed time press the knob until you see the display you want then press and hold the knob until you hear a beep The selected display will now be the default BAND Press this button to listen to the radio when a CD is playing The inactive CD s will remain safely inside the radio for future listening Using Song List Mode The six disc CD changer has a feature called song list This feature is capable of saving 20 track selections To save tracks into the song list feature perform the following steps 1 Turn the CD player on and load it with at least one CD See LOAD CD listed previously in this section for more information 2 Check to see that the CD changer is not in song list mode S LIST should not appear on the display If S LIST is present press the SONG LIST button to turn it off 3 121 3 Select the desired CD by pressing the numbered pushbutton and then use the SEEK or TYPE right arrow to locate the track to be saved The track will begin to play 4 Press
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488. tion StabiliTrak Service Light 3 This light will come on if a problem is detected in the StabiliTrak system For more information see StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 This light will come on briefly when the engine is started StabiliTrak Indicator Light This warning light should come on briefly when the engine is started During most driving conditions this light will not come on If the StabiliTrak System is actively controlling the stability and or traction of the vehicle this light will blink This is normal This light will come on if any portion of the system has been manually turned off or a problem is detected in the system If your vehicle is equipped with a Driver Information Center a message will appear also see DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3 55 and StabiliTrak System on page 4 9 for more information 3 41 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Canada United States This gage shows the engine coolant temperature If the gage pointer moves into the red area it means that your engine coolant has overheated If you have been operating your vehicle under normal driving conditions you should pull off the road stop your vehicle and turn off the engine as soon as possible See Engine Overheating on page 5 31 for more information 3 42 Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fuel ignition and
489. tion at faster vehicle speeds To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection lt TUNE gt Turn this knob to select radio stations Ki SEEK D Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band 3 97 Ki SCAN PC Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to a Station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds PSCN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Turn
490. tire e You can see cord or fabric showing through the tire s rubber e The tread or sidewall is cracked cut or snagged deep enough to show cord or fabric e The tire has a bump bulge or split e The tire has a puncture cut or other damage that cannot be repaired well because of the size or location of the damage 5 72 Buying New Tires GM has developed and matched specific tires for your vehicle The original equipment tires installed on your vehicle when it was new were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification TPC spec system rating If you need replacement tires GM strongly recommends that you get tires with the same TPC Spec rating This way your vehicle will continue to have tires that are designed to give the same performance and vehicle safety during normal use as the original tires GM s exclusive TPC Spec system considers over a dozen critical specifications that impact the overall performance of your vehicle including brake system performance ride and handling traction control and tire pressure monitoring performance GM s TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire s sidewall by the tire manufacturer If the tires have an all season tread design the TPC spec number will be followed by a MS for mud and snow See Tire Sidewall Labeling on page 5 59 for additional information A CAUTION Mixing tires could cause you to lose control while driving If you mix tir
491. traint can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger s airbag inflates This is because the back of the rear facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating airbag Even though the passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the passenger s frontal airbag if the system detects a rear facing child restraint no system is fail safe and no one can guarantee that an airbag will not deploy under some unusual circumstance even though it is turned off We recommend that rear facing child restraints be secured in the rear seat even if the airbag is off If you need to secure a forward facing child restraint in the right front seat position move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward facing child restraint See Power Seats on page 1 3 or Manual Seats on page 1 2 If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 1 51 There is no top tether anchor at the right front seating position Do not secure a child seat in this position if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 if the child restraint has a top tether You will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow
492. trol Parental Control This button is located behind the video screen Press this button while a DVD or CD is playing to freeze the video and mute the audio The video screen will display Parental Control ON and the power indicator light on the DVD player will flash It will also disable all other button operations from the remote control and the DVD player with the exception of the eject button Press this button again to restore operation of the DVD player This button may also be used to turn the DVD player power on and automatically resume play if the ignition is in RUN ACCESSORY or if RAP is active Before You Drive The RSE system is for rear seat passengers only The driver cannot safely view the video screen while driving and should not try to do so Headphones The RSE system includes two sets of wireless headphones Each set of headphones has an ON OFF control An indicator light will illuminate on the headphones when they are on If the light does not illuminate the batteries may need to be replaced See Battery Replacement following for more information Each set of headphones has a volume knob To adjust the volume adjust this knob The transmitters are located below the video display screen The headphones will shut off automatically if they lose the signal from the system after about four minutes to save battery power The signal may be lost if the system is turned off or if the headphones are out
493. try to drive across an incline Just because the trail goes across the incline does not mean you have to drive it The last vehicle to try it might have rolled over A CAUTION Driving across an incline that is too steep will make your vehicle roll over You could be seriously injured or killed If you have any doubt about the steepness of the incline do not drive across it Find another route instead Q What if am driving across an incline that is not too steep but hit some loose gravel and start to slide downhill What should do A If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways turn downhill This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping However a much better way to prevent this is to get out and walk the course so you know what the surface is like before you drive it 4 29 Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you are crossing an incline AN CAUTION be sure you and any passengers get out on the uphill side even if the door there is harder to open If you get out on the downhill side and the vehicle starts to roll over you will be right in its path Getting out on the downhill low side of a vehicle stopped across an incline is dangerous If the vehicle rolls over you could If you have to walk down the slope stay out of the path be crushed or killed Always get out on the the vehicle will take if it does roll over uphill high side of the ve
494. ts to slide ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go If you start steering quickly enough your vehicle may straighten out Always be ready for a second skid if it occurs Of course traction is reduced when water snow ice gravel or other material is on the road For safety you will want to slow down and adjust your driving to these conditions It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and vehicle control more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting to a lower gear Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide You may not realize the surface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding Learn to recognize warning clues such as enough water ice or packed snow on the road to make a mirrored surface and slow down when you have any doubt Remember Any Anti Lock Brake System ABS helps avoid only the braking skid Competitive Driving SS Only See your warranty book before using your vehicle for competitive driving After reviewing your warranty book please see the GM Performance Parts website or catalog for parts and equipment required for competitive driving Notice f you use your vehicle for racing or other competitive driving the engine may use more oil than it would with normal use
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496. ty in finding tracks and or difficulty in loading and ejecting If these problems occur check the bottom surface of the CD If the surface of the CD is damaged such as cracked broken or scratched the CD will not play properly If the surface of the CD is soiled see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 3 142 for more information 3 78 If there is no apparent damage try a known good CD Do not add any label to a CD it could get caught in the CD player If a CD is recorded on a personal computer and a description label is needed try labeling the top of the recorded CD with a marking pen instead Notice If you add any label to a CD insert more than one CD into the slot at a time or attempt to play scratched or damaged CDs you could damage the CD player When using the CD player use only CDs in good condition without any label load one CD at a time and keep the CD player and the loading slot free of foreign materials liquids and debris If an error appears on the display see CD Messages later in this section 1 PREV Previous Press this pushbutton to go to the beginning of the current track if more than eight seconds have played or to the beginning of the previous track if less than eight seconds have played TRACK and the track number will appear on the display If this pushbutton is held or pressed more than once the player will continue moving backward through the CD 2 NEXT Press this pushbutton
497. uch as an air mattress The accessory inflator is located in the rear compartment on the driver s side of the vehicle behind an access cover near the liftgate opening To remove the cover push in on the tab to access the inflator You may have an air inflator kit that is located in the glove compartment It includes a 22 ft 6 7 m hose with three nozzle adapters To use the accessory inflator do the following 1 Attach the appropriate nozzle adapter to the end of the hose if required A CAUTION Inflating something too much can make it explode and you or others could be injured Be sure to read the inflator instructions and inflate any object only to its recommended pressure 2 Attach that end of the hose to the object you wish to inflate 3 Attach the other end of the hose to the outlet 4 Press and release the switch to turn the air inflator on The indicator light will remain on when the inflator is running The system has an internal clock to prevent the system from overheating The system will allow about five minutes of running time then the compressor will stop The indicator light will then begin to flash When the indicator is off the inflator can be started again by pressing the switch If the compressor is still hot it may only run for a short time before shutting off again 5 Press and release the switch to turn the inflator off Place the inflator kit tools in the pouch and store i
498. uency To turn alternate frequency off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service 3 74 Setting Preset PTYs RDS Only These buttons have factory PTY presets Up to 12 PTYs six FM1 and six FM2 can be programmed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 Press BAND to select FM1 or FM2 2 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 3 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed while in program type mode the PTY that was set will return 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton RDS Messages INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of the button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will
499. ug What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 5 50 Rear Axle When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check rear axle fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level surface The proper level is from 0 to 3 8 inch 0 to 10 mm below the bottom of the filler plug hole located on the rear axle What to Use To determine what kind of lubricant to use see Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6 12 For vehicles equipped with the SS package to add lubricant when the level is low use SAE 75W 90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant GM Part No U S 12378261 in Canada 10953455 meeting GM Specification 9986115 To completely refill after draining add 4 ounces 118 ml of Limited Slip Axle Lubricant Additive GM Part No U S 1052358 in Canada 992694 Then fill to the bottom of the filler plug hole with the Synthetic Gear Lubricant Four Wheel Drive Transfer Case When to Check Lubricant It is not necessary to regularly check fluid unless you suspect there is a leak or you hear an unusual noise A fluid loss could indicate a problem Have it inspected and repaired How to Check Lubricant To get an accurate reading the vehicle should be on a level sur
500. unt of food that is consumed before and during drinking e The length of time it has taken the drinker to consume the alcohol According to the American Medical Association a 180 Ib 82 kg person who drinks three 12 ounce 355 ml bottles of beer in an hour will end up with a BAC of about 0 06 percent The person would reach the same BAC by drinking three 4 ounce 120 ml glasses of wine or three mixed drinks if each had 1 1 2 ounces 45 ml of liquors like whiskey gin or vodka It is the amount of alcohol that counts For example if the same person drank three double martinis 3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each within an hour the person s BAC would be close to 0 12 percent 4 4 A person who consumes food just before or during drinking will have a somewhat lower BAC level There is a gender difference too Women generally have a lower relative percentage of body water than men Since alcohol is carried in body water this means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC level than a man of her same body weight will when each has the same number of drinks The law in most U S states and throughout Canada sets the legal limit at 0 08 percent In some other countries the limit is even lower For example it is 0 05 percent in both France and Germany The BAC limit for all commercial drivers in the United States is 0 04 percent The BAC will be over 0 10 percent after three to six drinks in one hour Of course
501. ur Vehicle on page 4 48 Luggage Carrier on page 2 57 and Tires on page 5 57 Environmental Concerns Off road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation However it also raises environmental concerns We recognize these concerns and urge every off roader to follow these basic rules for protecting the environment Always use established trails roads and areas that have been specially set aside for public off road recreational driving obey all posted regulations Avoid any driving practice that could damage the environment shrubs flowers trees grasses or disturb wildlife this includes wheel spinning breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through streams or over soft ground Always carry a litter bag make sure all refuse is removed from any campsite before leaving Take extreme care with open fires where permitted camp stoves and lanterns Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other combustible materials that could catch fire from the heat of the vehicle s exhaust system 4 21 Traveling to Remote Areas It makes sense to plan your trip especially when going to a remote area Know the terrain and plan your route You are much less likely to get bad surprises Get accurate maps of trails and terrain Try to learn of any blocked or closed roads It is also a good idea to travel with at least one other vehicle If something happens to one of them the other can help quickly Do
502. ur vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver and a frontal airbag for the right front passenger Your vehicle may also have roof mounted side impact airbags designed for either side impact or rollover deployment Roof mounted side impact airbags are available for the driver and the passenger seated directly behind the driver and for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind that passenger If your vehicle has roof mounted side impact airbags the word AIRBAG will appear on the airbag covering on the sidewall trim near the driver s and right front passenger s window Frontal airbags are designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating frontal airbag But these airbags must inflate very quickly to do their job and comply with federal regulations Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system CAUTION Continued A CAUTION You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt even if you have airbags Wearing your safety belt during a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it Airbags are supplemental restraints to the safety belts All airbags are designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them Roof mounted side impact airbags are designed to inflate in moderate to severe crashes where something hits the side of your vehicle They are not designed to i
503. urn the radio on 2 Press BAND to select FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 3 Tune in the desired station 4 Press and hold one of the six numbered pushbuttons until you hear a beep Whenever that numbered pushbutton is pressed the station that was set will return for that pushbutton 5 Repeat the steps for each pushbutton To store an equalization setting to a preset station perform the following 1 Tune to the preset station 2 Press and release the AUTO EQ button to select the equalization setting Once the equalization no longer appears on the display the equalization will be set for that preset station 3 72 Setting the Tone Bass Midrange Treble AUDIO Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS MID without Bose or TREB appears on the display Turn the knob to increase or to decrease The display will show the bass midrange without Bose or treble level If a station is weak or noisy decrease the treble To adjust the bass midrange without Bose or treble to the middle position while it is displayed push and hold the AUDIO knob The radio will produce one beep and adjust the display level to the middle position To adjust all tone and speaker controls to the middle position push and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is displayed ALL CENTERED will appear on the display you will hear a beep and the display level will be adjusted to the middle position AUTO EQ Automati
504. use Block 0 5 109 Rear Underseat Fuse Block eeeeeeeee 5 116 Capacities and Specifications 5 121 Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it We hope you will go to your dealer for all your service needs You will get genuine GM parts and GM trained and supported service people We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicle all GM Genuine GM parts have one of these marks ACVelco E parts GM Goodwrench E Accessories Accessories and Modifications When you add non GM accessories to your vehicle they can affect your vehicle s performance and safety including such things as braking stability ride and handling emissions systems aerodynamics durability and electronic systems like antilock brakes traction control and stability control Some of these accessories may even cause malfunction or damage not covered by warranty GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other systems on your vehicle Your GM dealer can accessorize your vehicle using genuine GM Accessories When you go to your GM dealer and ask for GM Accessories you will know that GM trained and supported service technicians will perform the work using genuine GM Accessories California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles including this one contain and or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and b
505. used to reduce loud audio and increase low audio produced by some DVDs d Audio Press this button to display a menu that will only appear when a DVD is being played The format and content of this function will vary for each disc lt d Fast Reverse Press this button to fast reverse the DVD or CD To stop fast reversing press this button again This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews SRCE Source Press this button to switch between the DVD player and an auxiliary source E Stop Press this button to stop playing rewinding or fast forwarding a DVD or CD Press this button twice to return to the beginning of the DVD ka Previous Track Chapter Press this button to return to the start of the current track or chapter Press this button again to return to the previous track or chapter This button may not work when the DVD is playing the copyright information or the previews 1 through 0 Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad provides you with the capability of direct chapter title and track number selection 10 Double Digit Entries Press this button to select chapter title and track numbers greater than 9 Press this button before inputting the number amp Clear Press this button within three seconds after inputting a number to clear the number s 3 Illumination Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on The backlight will time out af
506. utton to activate program type select mode TYPE and a PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and release either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows to select and to take you to the PTY s first station 4 To go to another station within that PTY press the TYPE button then press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows once 5 Press either the TYPE or the SEEK arrows twice to exit program type select mode If the radio cannot find the desired program type NONE will appear on the display and the radio will return to the last station you were listening to 3 73 SCAN Scan the stations within a PTY by performing the following 1 Press the TYPE button to activate program type select mode TYPE and the last selected PTY will appear on the display 2 Turn the TYPE knob or press and release the TYPE button to select a PTY 3 Once the desired PTY is displayed press and hold either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows for two seconds and the radio will begin scanning the stations in the PTY 4 Press either the TYPE or the SCAN arrows to stop scanning BAND Alternate Frequency Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type To turn alternate frequency on press and hold BAND for two seconds AF ON will appear on the display The radio may switch to stations with a stronger freq
507. vel can cause damage to your engine not covered by your warranty Engine Coolant Level Check Check the engine coolant level and add DEX COOL coolant mixture if necessary See Engine Coolant on page 5 28 for further details Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer fluid reservoir and add the proper fluid if necessary At Least Once a Month Tire Inflation Check Visually inspect your vehicle s tires and make sure they are inflated to the correct pressures Do not forget to check the spare tire See Tires on page 5 57 for further details Check to make sure the spare tire is stored securely See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5 80 Tire Wear Inspection Tire rotation may be required for high mileage highway drivers prior to the Engine Oil Life System service notification Check the tires for wear and if necessary rotate the tires See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5 70 At Least Once a Year Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Starter Switch Check A CAUTION A CAUTION When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured When you are doing this inspection the vehicle could move suddenly If the vehicle moves you or others could be injured 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room 1 Before you start be sure you have enough room around the v
508. ver s side Angle the cover up and pull it off of the bracket i oe Reverse above steps to reinstall the cover 5 20 What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Except Vehicles with 6 0L V8 VIN Code H Engine RECOMMENDED SAE VISCOSITY GRADE ENGINE OILS HOT WEATHER FIT c LOOK FOR THIS SYMBOL gf ror lt AND GM GASOLINER STANDARD ENGINES CERTE ee GM6094M DO NOT USE SAE 10W 40 SAE 20W 50 OR ANY OTHER VISCOSITY GRADE OIL NOT RECOMMENDED COLD WEATHER Look for two things e GM6094M Your vehicle s engine requires oil meeting GM Standard GM6094M You should look for and use only an oil that meets GM Standard GM6094M e SAE 5W 30 As shown in the viscosity chart SAE 5W 30 is best for your vehicle These numbers on an oil container show its viscosity or thickness Do not use other viscosity oils such as SAE 20W 50 Oils meeting these requirements should also have the starburst symbol on the container This symbol indicates that the oil has been certified by the American Petroleum Institute API You should look for this information on the oil container and use only those oils that are identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and have the starburst symbol on the front of the oil container Notice Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showing the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines starburst symbol Failure to use the recommended oil can resul
509. volume compensation at faster vehicle speeds To turn automatic volume off press this button until AVOL OFF appears on the display Finding a Station BAND Press this button to switch between FM1 FM2 AM or XM1 or XM2 if equipped The display will show the selection TUNE Turn this knob to select radio stations Ki SEEK D Press either the SEEK or the TYPE arrows to go to the next or to the previous station and stay there The radio will only seek stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band ki SCAN FC Press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for two seconds until SCAN appears on the display and you hear a beep The radio will go to a Station play for a few seconds then go on to the next station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning To scan preset stations press and hold either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows for more than four seconds PSCN will appear on the display and you will hear a double beep The radio will go to a preset station play for a few seconds then go on to the next preset station Press either the SCAN or the TYPE arrows again to stop scanning presets The radio will only scan stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band 3 71 Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations six FM1 six FM2 and six AM six XM1 and six XM2 if equipped can be programed on the six numbered pushbuttons by performing the following steps 1 T
510. wever NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or General Motors 7 14 To contact NHTSA you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll free at 1 800 424 9393 or 366 0123 in the Washington D C area or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect you should immediately notify Transport Canada in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited You may call them at 1 800 333 0510 or write to Transport Canada Place de Ville Tower C 330 Sparks Street Ottawa Ontario K1A ON5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA or Transport Canada in a situation like this we certainly hope you will notify General Motors Please call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1 800 222 1020 or write Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P O Box 33170 Detroit MI 48232 5170 In Canada please call us at 1 800 263 3777 English or 1 800 263 7854 French Or write General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 163 005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagno
511. when the air conditioning compressor shuts off and turns on again This is normal Defogging and Defrosting Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity moisture condensing on the cool window glass This can be minimized if the climate control system is used properly There are two modes to choose from to clear fog or frost from your windshield Use the defog mode to clear the windows of fog or moisture and warm the passengers Use the defrost mode to remove fog or frost from the windshield more quickly Turn the right knob clockwise or counterclockwise to select one of the following modes 5 Defog This mode directs the air to the floor outlets windshield and side window outlets The recirculation button cannot be selected while in defog mode P Defrost This mode directs most of the air to the windshield and the side window outlets with only a little air directed to the floor outlets The air conditioning compressor may run to dehumidify the air to prevent window fogging The recirculation button cannot be selected while in defrost mode Do not drive the vehicle until all the windows are clear Rear Window Defogger The lines you see on the rear window warm the glass Qy Rear Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off An indicator light in the button will come on to let you know that the rear window defogger is active The rear window defogger will automatically turn off approximat
512. will go off of the radio display and RSE OFF will appear on the radio display The radio will return to the last radio source that you were listening to See Rear Seat Entertainment System on page 3 124 for more information 3 109 Radio with Six Disc CD DISC BT SEEK K SCAN OHO mD aAA Swe UPDATE Base Radio Shown Bose Similar If your vehicle has the Bose audio system your vehicle will have six Bose amplified speakers 3 110 Radio Data System RDS The audio system has a Radio Data System RDS RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RDS information With RDS the radio can do the following e Seek to stations broadcasting the selected type of programming e Receive announcements concerning local and national emergencies e Display messages from radio stations This system relies upon receiving specific information from these stations and will only work when the information is available In rare cases a radio station may broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satel
513. wipers can be left in a rainsense mode even when it is not raining Notice If you do not turn off the windshield wipers when driving through an automatic car wash you could damage the wipers Always turn off the windshield wipers before entering an automatic car wash Windshield Washer W Windshield Washer To spray washer fluid on the windshield press the windshield washer paddle The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed A CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision Rear Window Wiper Washer A CAUTION In freezing weather do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed Otherwise the washer fluid can form ice on the windshield blocking your vision This control is located to the right of the steering wheel on the instrument panel To turn the rear wiper on turn the control to either 1 2 or 3 For delayed wiping turn the control to 1 or 2 For steady wiping turn the control to 3 To turn the wiper off turn the control to 0 To wash the rear window press the washer symbol located in the center of the control The rear window washer uses the same fluid bottle as the windshield washer However the rear window washer will run out of fluid before the windshield washer If you can wash your windshield but not your rear wind
514. wo labels near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion showing where the anchors are located For five passenger vehicles the labels are located above a flap at the base of the seatback in the rear outside seating positions The anchors are located under the flap In order to get to the anchors you will need to pull the strap at the center of the seat where the seat cushion meets the seatback This will allow you to fold the seat cushion up and out of the way Lift the flap to expose the anchors and then lower the seat cushion Be sure the cushion is locked into place For five passenger vehicles the top tether anchors for each rear seating position are located on the floor in the cargo area of your vehicle Do not use the rear tie down brackets near the liftgate for attaching top tethers Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Five Passenger Vehicles For seven passenger vehicles the top tether anchors for each seating position in the second row are located at the bottom rear of the seat cushion Be sure to use an anchor located on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed Seven Passenger Vehicles 1 45 Do not secure a child restraint in the right front passenger s position or in the third row seating position if your vehicle has one if a national or loc
515. xtended model will include an additional extension 3 Insert the socket end of the extension C on a 45 degree angle downward into the hoist drive shaft hole It is exposed when the rear gate is open and is just above the rear bumper Be sure the socket end of the extension C connects to the hoist shaft 5 83 4 Turn the wheel wrench counterclockwise to lower the spare tire Keep turning the wheel wrench until the spare tire can be pulled out from under the vehicle If the spare tire does not lower to the ground the secondary latch is engaged causing the tire not to lower See Secondary Latch System on page 5 91 for more information 5 84 5 Tilt the retainer at the end of the cable when the tire has been completely lowered and pull it through the wheel opening 6 Pull the tire out from under the vehicle Notice f you drive away before the spare tire or secondary latch system cable has been reinstalled you could damage your vehicle Always reinstall this cable before driving your vehicle 7 Put the spare tire near the flat tire 8 If your vehicle has a hubcap that covers the wheel nuts position the chisel end of the wheel wrench in the notch and pry it off Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1 Using the wheel wrench loosen all the wheel nuts Do not remove them yet 2 Turn the jack adjusting knob clockwise by hand to raise the jack lift head 3 Place the han
516. y broadcast incorrect information that will cause the radio features to work improperly If this happens contact the radio station While the radio is tuned to an RDS station the station name or call letters will appear on the display instead of the frequency RDS stations may also provide the time of day a program type PTY for current programming and the name of the program being broadcast XM Satellite Radio Service XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the 48 contiguous United States and in Canada if available XM offers over 100 coast to coast channels including music news sports talk and children s programming XM provides digital quality audio and text information that includes song title and artist name A service fee is required in order to receive the XM service For more information contact XM at www xmradio com or call 1 800 852 XMXM 9696 Playing the Radio PWR Power Press this knob to turn the system on and off lt voL gt Volume Turn this knob to increase or to decrease the volume DISPL Display When the ignition is turned off press this knob to display the time For RDS press the DISPL knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS The display options are station name RDS station frequency PTY and the name of the program if available 3 81 For XM if equipped press the DISPL knob while in XM mode to retrieve four different categ
517. y off press and hold BAND again for two seconds AF OFF will appear on the display The radio will not switch to other stations This function does not apply for XM Satellite Radio Service RDS Messages ALERT Alert warns of local or national emergencies When an alert announcement comes on the current radio station ALERT will appear on the display You will hear the announcement even if the volume is low or a CD is playing If a CD is playing play will stop during the announcement Alert announcements cannot be turned off ALERT will not be affected by tests of the emergency broadcast system This feature is not supported by all RDS stations INFO Information If the current station has a message the information symbol will appear on the display Press this button to see the message The message may display the artist song title call in phone numbers etc If the entire message is not displayed parts of the message will appear every three seconds To scroll through the message press and release the INFO button A new group of words will appear on the display after every press of this button Once the complete message has been displayed the information symbol will disappear from the display until another new message is received The last message can be displayed by pressing the INFO button You can view the last message until a new message is received or a different station is tuned to When a message is not
518. yed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature Headlamp Delay Press the customization button until HEADLAMP DELAY 10 SEC appears in the display To select your preference for how long the headlamps will stay on when you turn off the vehicle press the select button while HEADLAMP DELAY 10 SEC is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices e HEADLAMP DELAY 10 SEC default e HEADLAMP DELAY 20 SEC e HEADLAMP DELAY 40 SEC e HEADLAMP DELAY 1 MIN e HEADLAMP DELAY 2 MIN e HEADLAMP DELAY 3 MIN e HEADLAMP DELAY OFF The amount of time you choose will be the amount of time that the headlamps stay on after you turn off the vehicle If you choose OFF the headlamps will turn off as soon as you turn off the vehicle Choose one of the available options and press the customization button while it is displayed on the DIC to select it and move on to the next feature 3 63 Perimeter Lights Press the customization button until PERIMETER LIGHTS ON appears in the display To select your preference for perimeter lighting press the select button while PERIMETER LIGHTS ON is displayed on the DIC Pressing the select button will scroll through the following choices PERIMETER LIGHTS ON default The headlamps and back up lamps will come on for 40 seconds if it is dark enough outside when you unlock the vehicle with the remote keyless entry transmitter PERIMETE
519. you are using does not have a head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether over the seatback 1 47 For five passenger vehicles that have a head restraint fold down the head restraint and route the single tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts See Rear Seat Operation on page 1 8 For seven passenger vehicles that have adjustable head restraints raise the head restraint and route the single tether under the head restraint and in between the head restraint posts If the position you are using has a head restraint and you are using a dual tether route the tether around the head restraint 3 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure 1 48 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH system see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children LATCH on page 1 41 There are no top tether anchors at the third row seating positions if equipped Do not secure a child seat in these positions if a national or local law requires that the top tether be anchored or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be anchored If your child restraint does not have the LATCH system you will be using the lap shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restrai
520. your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement You can turn the steering wheel up to one quarter turn until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge Then turn your steering wheel to go straight down the roadway Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two lane highway waits for just the right moment accelerates moves around the vehicle ahead then goes back into the right lane again A simple maneuver Not necessarily Passing another vehicle on a two lane highway is a potentially dangerous move since the passing vehicle occupies the same lane as oncoming traffic for several seconds A miscalculation an error in judgment or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can suddenly put the passing driver face to face with the worst of all traffic accidents the head on collision So here are some tips for passing Drive ahead Look down the road to the sides and to crossroads for situations that might affect your passing patterns If you have any doubt whatsoever about making a successful pass wait for a better time e Watch for traffic signs pavement markings and lines If you can see a sign up ahead that might indicate a turn or an intersection delay your pass A broken center line usually indicates it is all right to pass providing the road ahead is clear Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line even if the road seems empty of approachi
521. your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road your tires and wheels may need to be rebalanced See your dealer for proper diagnosis 5 76 Wheel Replacement Replace any wheel that is bent cracked or badly rusted or corroded If wheel nuts keep coming loose the wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced If the wheel leaks air replace it except some aluminum wheels which can sometimes be repaired See your dealer if any of these conditions exist Your dealer will Know the kind of wheel you need Each new wheel should have the same load carrying capacity diameter width offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces If you need to replace any of your wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts replace them only with new GM original equipment parts This way you will be sure to have the right wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for your vehicle Used Replacement Wheels A CAUTION Putting a used wheel on your vehicle is dangerous You cannot know how it has been A CAUTION Using the wrong replacement wheels wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle make your tires lose air and make you lose control You could have a collision in which you or others could be injured Always use the correct wheel wheel bolts and wheel nuts for replacement used or how far it has been driven It could fail suddenly and cause a crash

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