2005 Chevrolet Silverado Owners Manual

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(cid:127) 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. (cid:127) Dealership name and location. (cid:127) 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. 7-2 STEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisﬁed with your new vehicle. 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 program. 7-3 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: (cid:127) Get e-mail service reminders. (cid:127) Access information about your speciﬁc vehicle, including tips and videos and an electronic version of this owner’s manual (United States only). (cid:127) Keep track of your vehicle’s service history and maintenance schedule. Find GM dealers for service nationwide. (cid:127) 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. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to Chevrolet’s Customer Assistance Center. 7-4 (cid:127) 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 United States — Customer Assistance Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 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 7-5 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program This program, available to qualiﬁed applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward eligible aftermarket driver’s or passenger’s adaptive equipment you may require for your vehicle, such as hand controls and wheelchair/scooter lifts. The offer is available for a limited period of time from the date of vehicle purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your vehicle’s eligibility, visit 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: Fuel Delivery: Delivery of enough fuel ($5 maximum) for the customer to get to the nearest service station. 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). (cid:127) 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. 7-6 (cid:127) (cid:127) Flat Tire Change: Installation of a spare tire will be covered at no charge. The customer is responsible for the repair or replacement of the tire if not covered by a warrantable failure. Jump Start: No-start occurrences which require a battery jump start will be covered at no charge. (cid:127) 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: (cid:127) Your name, home address, and home telephone number. Telephone number of your location. Location of the vehicle. (cid:127) Model, year, color, and license plate number. (cid:127) Mileage, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), and delivery date of the vehicle. (cid:127) 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 (1-800-234-8872), 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 or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiﬁcation. 7-7 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 Chevrolet has always exempliﬁed quality and value in its offering of motor vehicles. 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 retail purchase/lease 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 early in the work day as possible to allow for same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, Chevrolet helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: 7-8 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 a 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 up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available for the use of public transportation such as a taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses of up to a ﬁve-day maximum may be available. 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 of $30.00 a day and must be supported by receipts. This requires that you sign and complete a rental agreement and meet state, local and rental vehicle 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. 7-9 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 GM dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your GM 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 eligibility 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 Quadrasteer, 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 performance of future vehicles and driving safety. 7-10 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: (cid:127) with the consent of the vehicle owner or, if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee, in response to an official request of police or similar government office, as part of GM’s defense of litigation through the discovery process, or as required by law. In addition, once GM collects or receives data, GM may: use the data for GM research needs, (cid:127) make it available for research where appropriate conﬁdentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciﬁc vehicle with non-GM organizations for research purposes. 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. 7-11 (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 write to: Transport Canada 330 Sparks Street Tower C Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0N5 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. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. 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. 7-12 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 diagnosis 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). 7-13 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 Helm, 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. 7-14 A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-19 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 1-78 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-7 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-127 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-25 Air Conditioning .............................. 3-21, 3-22, 3-25 Airbag Off Light ..................................................... 3-34 Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-36 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-34 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .... 7-10 Airbag System ................................................ 1-62 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ................................................... 1-78 Airbag Off Switch ........................................ 1-69 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-67 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-72 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-77 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-67 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-68 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-65 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-64 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-58 All-Wheel Drive (AWD) System ......................... 2-48 AM-FM Radio ................................................. 3-70 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-126 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ..................................................... 3-126 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-41 Appearance Care .......................................... 5-118 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-123 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-121 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-125 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-122 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-118 Finish Care ............................................... 5-122 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-124 Glass Surfaces .......................................... 5-121 Instrument Panel ........................................ 5-120 Interior Plastic Components ......................... 5-120 Leather .................................................... 5-120 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-124 Tires ........................................................ 5-124 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-125 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-125 Vinyl ........................................................ 5-120 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-121 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-121 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 5-123 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-20 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-69 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-70 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-123 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-125 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-126 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-126 Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-126 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-126 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-83 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-73 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-97 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-121 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-70 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-69 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-123 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-124 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-126 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid .................................................. 5-27, 5-30 Operation ................................................... 2-26 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-17 Battery .......................................................... 5-53 Battery Warning Light ...................................... 3-38 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-40 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-49 System Warning Light .................................. 3-40 Brakes .......................................................... 5-49 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-21 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-65 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ...................................... 5-70 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-67 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-65 Headlamps ................................................. 5-65 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps ......................................... 5-71 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-74 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-68 Taillamps .................................................... 5-72 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-90 C California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-136 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-14, 2-54, 4-44, 4-69 Care of Safety Belts .............................................. 5-121 Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-125 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-126 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-126 Cargo Lamp ................................................... 3-19 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-72 Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) and Cargo Lamp ......................................... 5-70 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-23 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-94 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-44 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-125 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-36 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-33 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-44 Older Children ............................................. 1-30 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-46 Child Restraints (cont.) Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ................................... 1-49 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................... 1-47 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ................................... 1-50 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) .................. 1-51 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ............. 1-54, 1-59 Top Strap ................................................... 1-40 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-42 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-38 Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-126 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-123 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-122 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-118 Finish Care ............................................... 5-122 Glass Surfaces .......................................... 5-121 Instrument Panel ........................................ 5-120 Interior Plastic Components ......................... 5-120 Leather .................................................... 5-120 Tires ........................................................ 5-124 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-125 Vinyl ........................................................ 5-120 Cleaning (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-121 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-121 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...................... 5-123 Climate Control System ................................... 3-21 Dual .......................................................... 3-22 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-25 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-30 Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-34 Coinholder(s) .................................................. 2-72 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-28 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-19 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-5 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-42 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-25 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-38 Cooling System .............................................. 5-40 Cruise Control Lever ....................................... 3-10 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-48 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-72 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-8 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-6 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors .... 7-13 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-12 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-12 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-13 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-14 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-10 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-18 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-17 Door Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Locks .......................................................... 2-8 Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-13 Rear Doors ................................................. 2-14 Driver Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-15 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-50 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-51 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-63 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-54 Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-35 City ........................................................... 4-38 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-2 Freeway ..................................................... 4-39 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-42 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-36 Off-Road .................................................... 4-20 Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-49 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-48 Winter ........................................................ 4-44 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-25 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-22 Dual Tire Operation ......................................... 5-86 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-110 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-127 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-130 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-128 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-128 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-128 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-131 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-127 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-25 Battery ....................................................... 5-53 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-44 Coolant ...................................................... 5-35 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-25 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-42 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-14 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-54 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-46 Oil ............................................................. 5-20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-40 Overheating ................................................ 5-38 Starting ...................................................... 2-23 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................ 7-10 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-18 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-29 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-25 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-124 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-126 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-95 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-96 Flat Tire, Storing ........................................... 5-114 Fluid Automatic Transmission ........................ 5-27, 5-30 Manual Transmission .................................... 5-33 Power Steering ........................................... 5-46 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-48 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-16 Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-37, 5-60 Four-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-48 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-62 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-18 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-72 Fuel ............................................................... 5-5 Additives ...................................................... 5-7 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 E-85 (85% Ethanol) ....................................... 5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-11 Filling Your Tank .......................................... 5-10 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-9 Gage ......................................................... 3-49 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-6 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-6 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-50 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-130 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-128 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-128 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-131 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-127 Fuses Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-42 Fuel .......................................................... 3-49 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-47 Speedometer .............................................. 3-33 Tachometer ................................................. 3-33 Transmission Temperature ............................. 3-43 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-38 Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-68 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-6 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-6 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-72 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-6 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7 Headlamps ............................................ 3-13, 5-65 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-15 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-65 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-14 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-67 Headlamps (cont.) Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-65 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-14 Pickup Box Identiﬁcation and Fender Marker Lamps ......................................... 5-71 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-68 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-5 Heater ................................................... 3-21, 3-22 Heater ........................................................... 3-25 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-48 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-41 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-42 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-68 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-68 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-12 Release ..................................................... 5-13 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-15 Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-34 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-22 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-33 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure .................................. 5-84 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-17 Cluster ....................................................... 3-32 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-54 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-77 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ........................ 3-17 Cargo ........................................................ 3-19 Dome ........................................................ 3-17 Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-18 Fog ........................................................... 3-16 Front Reading ............................................. 3-18 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-44 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-46 Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-8 Light Airbag Off .................................................. 3-34 Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-34 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-41 Battery Warning .......................................... 3-38 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-40 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-48 Four-Wheel-Drive ......................................... 3-48 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-48 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-50 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-44 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-36 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-33 Security ..................................................... 3-48 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-49 ................................................ 3-41 Traction Off Up-Shift ..................................................... 3-39 Lighting Entry ......................................................... 3-18 Exit ........................................................... 3-18 Locking Rear Axle ........................................... 4-12 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Locks (cont.) Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-13 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-19 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-50 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-4 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-11 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-11 At the First 100, 1,000 and 6,000 Miles (160, 1 600 and 10 000 km) ...................... 6-10 Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-16 Owner Checks and Services ......................... 6-10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13 Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4 Using Your ................................................... 6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-44 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-3 Manual Selectable Ride ................................... 4-11 Manual Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-33 Operation ................................................... 2-32 Manual Windows ............................................ 2-16 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-76 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-54 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... 2-58 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-56 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-56 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-64 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................ 2-61 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-65 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ................... 2-64 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-65 Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-61 Outside Power Camper-Type ......................... 2-62 Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-63 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-62 Outside West Coast-Type Mirrors ................... 2-62 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-4 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-21 Noise Control System, Tampering ...................... 5-63 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-16 Odometer ...................................................... 3-33 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-33 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-20 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-17 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-20 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-47 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-30 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-4 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-66 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-30 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-64 Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... 2-61 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-65 Curb View Assist Mirrors .............................. 2-64 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-65 Outside (cont.) Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-61 Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-63 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-62 West Coast-Type Mirrors .............................. 2-62 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ................... 2-62 Overdrive Disable ........................................... 3-49 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......................................... 5-40 Owner Checks and Services ............................. 6-10 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-50 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-52 Brake ........................................................ 2-49 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-53 Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-53 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-36 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-72 Passing ......................................................... 4-17 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-21 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-19 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ....................................... 5-128 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-4 Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-23 Seat ............................................................ 1-4 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-46 Windows .................................................... 2-17 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-68 QUADRASTEER™ .......................................... 4-14 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-14 Radios .......................................................... 3-69 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-70 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-125 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-126 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-126 10 Radios (cont.) Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-83 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-73 Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-97 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-121 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-70 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ................................ 3-69 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-123 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-124 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-60 Locking ...................................................... 4-12 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-13 Rear Doors .................................................... 2-14 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-28 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-121 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-110 Rear Seat Operation ................................... 1-8, 1-9 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-25 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-58 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ...................................................... 2-56 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-56 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-49 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-63 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 5-102 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-97 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-74 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-12 General Motors ........................................... 7-13 United States Government ............................ 7-12 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-79 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-80 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-79 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-80 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-23 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-23 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-48 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-54 11 S Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-33 Care of .................................................... 5-121 Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-23 Driver Position ............................................ 1-15 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-15 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ..... 1-14 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-28 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-25 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-23 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-29 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-23 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-8 Seats Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5 Manual ........................................................ 1-3 Seats (cont.) Memory ..................................................... 2-76 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-4 Power Seats ................................................. 1-4 Rear Seat Operation ............................... 1-8, 1-9 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6 Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-8 Secondary Latch System ................................ 5-110 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-50 Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-49 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-46 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-47 Right Front Seat Position (Crew Cab) ............. 1-51 Right Front Seat Position (Regular and Extended Cab) ............. 1-54, 1-59 Security Light ................................................. 3-48 Service ........................................................... 5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .......................................... 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-44 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-13 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-77 12 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ......... 3-70 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ..... 3-69 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-124 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-50 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-52 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-7 Sliding Rear Windows ..................................... 2-18 Spare Tire .................................................... 5-117 Installing ................................................... 5-102 Removing ................................................... 5-97 Storing ..................................................... 5-114 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-136 Speedometer .................................................. 3-33 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-23 Steering ........................................................ 4-12 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-123 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-72 Coinholder(s) .............................................. 2-72 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-72 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-72 Glove Box .................................................. 2-72 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-48 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-19 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-75 Swing-Out Windows ........................................ 2-18 Tachometer .................................................... 3-33 Tailgate ......................................................... 2-14 Taillamps ....................................................... 5-72 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-123 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-19 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-19 Passlock® ................................................... 2-21 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tires ............................................................. 5-76 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 5-123 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-90 Chains ....................................................... 5-94 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-96 Cleaning ................................................... 5-124 Dual Tire Operation ..................................... 5-86 13 Towing Traction Power Take-Off (PTO) ................................ 4-100 Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-63 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-69 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-62 Assist System (TAS) ...................................... 4-8 Manual Selectable Ride ................................ 4-11 Off Light ..................................................... 3-41 Recommendations ....................................... 4-69 Trailer Transmission Fluid, Automatic .................................. 5-27, 5-30 Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-33 Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-43 Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-39 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-26 Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-32 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-33 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-7 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Tires (cont.) If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-95 Inﬂation -- Tire Pressure ............................... 5-84 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-87 Installing the Spare Tire .............................. 5-102 Removing the Flat Tire ............................... 5-102 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-97 Secondary Latch System ............................ 5-110 Spare Tire ................................................ 5-117 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools .......... 5-114 Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-77 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-81 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-91 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-92 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-92 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-89 Tonneau Cover ............................................... 2-73 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-40 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-42 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-30 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-49 Tow/Haul Mode, Overdrive Disable .................... 3-49 14 U Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-124 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-91 Up-Shift Light ................................................. 3-39 Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-5 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Parking Your ............................................... 2-53 Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-63 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders .................................................. 7-10 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-126 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-127 Windshield Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat .............................................. 2-76 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-30 Visors ........................................................... 2-19 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-38 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-31 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-54 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-92 Replacement ............................................... 5-92 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-38 Windows ....................................................... 2-16 Manual ...................................................... 2-16 Power ........................................................ 2-17 Sliding Rear ................................................ 2-18 Swing-Out Windows ..................................... 2-18 Wiper Blades, Cleaning .............................. 5-123 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-48 15 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-75 Fuses ...................................................... 5-127 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-44 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-126 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 16

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