2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Owners Manual

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This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 7-11 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 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. 7-12 A Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-20 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................... 1-80 Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6 Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-109 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal .................. 2-22 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-21 Air Conditioning .............................. 3-21, 3-22, 3-24 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ........................... 3-40 Readiness Light .......................................... 3-39 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ........ 7-9 Airbag System ................................................ 1-66 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ............................ 1-80 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...................... 1-73 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 1-76 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......... 1-80 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ...................... 1-73 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? .... 1-74 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................... 1-71 Where Are the Airbags? ............................... 1-69 All-Wheel Drive ............................................... 5-50 All-Wheel Drive with StabiliTrak® ....................... 2-32 AM-FM Radio ................................................. 3-78 Antenna, Fixed Mast ...................................... 3-135 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........................................ 3-135 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................... 4-7 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-44 Appearance Care .......................................... 5-100 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-106 Care of Safety Belts ................................... 5-103 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-107 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .................. 5-104 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-101 Finish Care ............................................... 5-104 Finish Damage .......................................... 5-107 Glass Surfaces .......................................... 5-103 Instrument Panel ........................................ 5-103 Interior Plastic Components ......................... 5-103 Leather .................................................... 5-103 Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-107 Tires ........................................................ 5-106 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-107 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-108 Vinyl ........................................................ 5-102 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-104 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-104 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-105 Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-20 Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-76 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-78 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .................... 3-132 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-134 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-135 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-135 Chime Level Adjustment ............................. 3-135 Audio System(s) (cont.) Fixed Mast Antenna ................................... 3-135 Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-130 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-91 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-81 Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-105 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 3-130 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-77 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-77 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................... 3-132 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 3-133 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ........... 3-135 Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-16 Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................................................... 5-24 Operation ................................................... 2-24 Autoride™ ..................................................... 4-61 Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp Switch ................. 3-17 Battery .......................................................... 5-44 Run-Down Protection ................................... 3-19 Battery Warning Light ...................................... 3-41 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-42 Bench Seat .................................................... 1-15 Bench Seat Split (50/50) .................................. 1-11 Bench Seat, Split (60/40) ................................... 1-9 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ........................ 4-7 Emergencies ................................................ 4-8 Parking ...................................................... 2-36 System Warning Light .................................. 3-42 Brake Pedal, Throttle ....................................... 2-22 Brakes .......................................................... 5-41 Braking ........................................................... 4-6 Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-8 Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-19 Bucket Seats, Rear ......................................... 1-19 Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-54 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................... 5-55 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-54 Headlamps ................................................. 5-54 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-59 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-57 Side Identiﬁcation Marker Lamps ................... 5-56 Taillamps .................................................... 5-58 Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-76 California Fuel .................................................. 5-6 Canadian Owners ................................................ ii Capacities and Speciﬁcations .......................... 5-118 Carbon Monoxide ................... 2-14, 2-40, 4-45, 4-62 Care of Safety Belts .............................................. 5-103 Your Cassette Tape Player .......................... 3-134 Your CD and DVD Player ........................... 3-135 Your CDs and DVDs .................................. 3-135 Cargo Cover .................................................. 2-60 Center Console Storage Area ........................... 2-58 Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts ............. 1-35 Chains, Tire ................................................... 5-80 Check Engine Light ............................................... 3-48 Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10 Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-107 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-47 Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-44 Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-55 Older Children ............................................. 1-42 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-57 Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 1-59 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 1-57 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Front Seat Position ........................ 1-61 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position .......................... 1-62 Child Restraints (cont.) Top Strap ................................................... 1-51 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-53 Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-50 Chime Level Adjustment ................................. 3-135 Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-20 Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels ............. 5-106 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ................................ 5-104 Fabric/Carpet ............................................ 5-101 Finish Care ............................................... 5-104 Glass Surfaces .......................................... 5-103 Instrument Panel ........................................ 5-103 Interior Plastic Components ......................... 5-103 Leather .................................................... 5-103 Tires ........................................................ 5-106 Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-107 Vinyl ........................................................ 5-102 Washing Your Vehicle ................................. 5-104 Weatherstrips ............................................ 5-104 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ...... 5-105 Climate Control System ................................... 3-21 Dual .......................................................... 3-22 Dual Automatic ............................................ 3-24 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-30 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ......... 3-32 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System, Electronic ................................................ 3-34 Rear Air Conditioning System ........................ 3-31 Climate Control System (cont.) Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ..................... 1-39 Content Theft-Deterrent .................................... 2-17 Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6 Convenience Net ............................................ 2-59 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-45 Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-22 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ............................. 5-29 Cooling System .............................................. 5-32 Cruise Control Lever ....................................... 3-11 Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-52 Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-57 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation .................................. 7-7 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users ............................... 7-4 Customer Assistance Offices ........................... 7-4 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 7-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ............... 7-5 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ........................................ 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .............................. 7-11 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government ......................... 7-10 Roadside Assistance Program ......................... 7-6 Service Publications Ordering Information ........ 7-11 Daytime Running Lamps .................................. 3-15 Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2 Delayed Locking ............................................. 2-10 Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4 Dome Lamp Override ...................................... 3-18 Dome Lamps ................................................. 3-18 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 Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-27 Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-54 DIC Operation and Displays .......................... 3-55 DIC Vehicle Customization ............................ 3-70 DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-58 Driver Driving At Night ..................................................... 4-37 City ........................................................... 4-40 Defensive ..................................................... 4-2 Drunken ....................................................... 4-3 Freeway ..................................................... 4-41 Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-44 In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-38 Off-Road .................................................... 4-22 Driving (cont.) Recovery Hooks .......................................... 4-51 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ................. 4-50 Winter ........................................................ 4-45 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ............. 3-24 Dual Climate Control System ............................ 3-22 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System .................. 3-119 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-109 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-112 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-110 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-110 Power Windows and Other Power Options .... 5-110 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-113 Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-110 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-21 Battery ....................................................... 5-44 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-48 Coolant ...................................................... 5-27 Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-22 Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-45 Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12 Exhaust ..................................................... 2-40 Fan Noise .................................................. 5-37 Engine (cont.) Oil ............................................................. 5-16 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ........... 5-31 Overheating ................................................ 5-29 Starting ...................................................... 2-21 Entry Lighting ................................................. 3-18 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9 Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-19 Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-41 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-21 Finish Damage ............................................. 5-107 Fixed Mast Antenna ....................................... 3-135 Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-9 Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-81 Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-82 Flat Tire, Storing ............................................. 5-96 Fluid Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-24 Power Steering ........................................... 5-38 Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-40 Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-17 Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-27, 5-52 Four-Wheel-Drive Light .................................... 3-52 Front Axle ...................................................... 5-53 Front Reading Lamps ...................................... 3-19 Front Storage Area ......................................... 2-57 ............................................................... 5-5 Fuel Additives ...................................................... 5-6 California Fuel .............................................. 5-6 E-85 (85% Ethanol) ....................................... 5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10 Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-8 Gage ......................................................... 3-53 Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5 Gasoline Speciﬁcations .................................. 5-5 Low Warning Light ....................................... 3-53 Center Instrument Panel Fuse Block ............. 5-112 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-110 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ....................... 5-110 Underhood Fuse Block ............................... 5-113 Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-110 Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-45 Fuel .......................................................... 3-53 Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-51 Speedometer .............................................. 3-38 Tachometer ................................................. 3-38 Transmission Temperature ............................. 3-46 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 3-42 Fuses Gage Garage Door Opener ....................................... 2-53 Gasoline Octane ........................................................ 5-5 Speciﬁcations ............................................... 5-5 Glove Box ..................................................... 2-57 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .................. 7-5 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-6 Head Restraints ............................................... 1-8 Headlamps ............................................ 3-14, 5-54 Automatic Headlamp System ......................... 3-16 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-54 Daytime Running Lamps ............................... 3-15 Flash-to-Pass ............................................... 3-9 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Daytime Running Lamps ........................................ 5-55 Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-54 High/Low Beam Changer ................................ 3-8 On Reminder .............................................. 3-15 Roof Marker Lamps ..................................... 5-57 Side Identiﬁcation Marker Lamps ................... 5-56 Heated Seats ................................................... 1-6 Heater ................................................... 3-21, 3-22 Heater ........................................................... 3-24 Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-52 Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-43 Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-44 HomeLink® Transmitter .................................... 2-53 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ................ 2-54 Hood Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10 Release ..................................................... 5-11 Horn ............................................................... 3-6 How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-26 Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-20 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-44 Inﬂation – Tire Pressure ................................... 5-68 Instrument Panel Brightness .................................................. 3-18 Cluster ....................................................... 3-37 Overview ..................................................... 3-4 Jump Starting ................................................. 5-45 Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-5 Keys ............................................................... 2-3 Labelling, Tire Sidewall .................................... 5-62 Lamps Auxiliary Roof Mounted Lamp ........................ 3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ......................... 3-19 Dome ........................................................ 3-18 Dome Lamp Override ................................... 3-18 Fog ........................................................... 3-17 Front Reading ............................................. 3-19 LATCH System Child Restraints ........................................... 1-55 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System ................................... 1-57 Level Control .................................................. 4-61 Liftgate .......................................................... 2-14 Light Airbag Readiness ........................................ 3-39 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-44 Battery Warning .......................................... 3-41 Brake System Warning ................................. 3-42 Cruise Control ............................................. 3-52 Four-Wheel-Drive ......................................... 3-52 Highbeam On ............................................. 3-52 Low Fuel Warning ....................................... 3-53 Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-48 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator .................. 3-40 Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-39 Security ..................................................... 3-52 Light (cont.) Lighting Tire Pressure .............................................. 3-47 Tow/Haul Mode ........................................... 3-53 ................................................ 3-44 Traction Off Entry ......................................................... 3-18 Exit ........................................................... 3-19 Locking Rear Axle ........................................... 4-10 Lockout Protection .......................................... 2-13 Locks Delayed Locking .......................................... 2-10 Door ........................................................... 2-8 Lockout Protection ....................................... 2-13 Power Door .................................................. 2-9 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............. 2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ............................. 2-13 Loss of Control ............................................... 4-21 Low Fuel Warning Light ................................... 3-53 Luggage Carrier .............................................. 2-58 Lumbar Power Controls ............................................. 1-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ......................................... 6-10 At Least Once a Month ................................ 6-10 At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-11 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Introduction .................................................. 6-2 Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-8 Maintenance Record .................................... 6-16 Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15 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 ................................ 3-48 Manual Seats ................................................... 1-3 Manual Windows ............................................ 2-15 Memory Seat ................................................. 2-63 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-58 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ........................... 2-44 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ............. 2-42 Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-42 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ................. 2-50 Outside Camper-Type Mirrors ........................ 2-47 Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-50 Outside Curb View Assist Mirrors ................... 2-50 Outside Heated Mirrors ................................ 2-50 Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-47 Outside Power Camper-Type ......................... 2-48 Mirrors (cont.) Outside Power Foldaway Mirrors .................... 2-49 Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-48 MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3 Navigation/Radio System ................................ 3-130 New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-19 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15 Outside (cont.) Curb View Assist Mirrors .............................. 2-50 Heated Mirrors ............................................ 2-50 Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-47 Power Foldaway Mirrors ............................... 2-49 Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-48 Outside Power Camper-Type Mirror ................... 2-48 Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode .......................................... 5-31 Owner Checks and Services ............................. 6-10 Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii Odometer ...................................................... 3-38 Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-38 Off-Road Driving ............................................. 4-22 Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-19 Oil Engine ....................................................... 5-16 Pressure Gage ............................................ 3-51 Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-42 Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3 OnStar® System ............................................. 2-51 Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-6 Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-30 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ............................. 2-50 Camper-Type Mirrors .................................... 2-47 Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-50 Park (P) Parking Shifting Into ................................................ 2-37 Shifting Out of ............................................ 2-39 Brake ........................................................ 2-36 Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-39 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ..................... 3-40 Passenger Sensing System .............................. 1-76 Passing ......................................................... 4-19 Passlock® ...................................................... 2-19 Power Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-20 Door Locks .................................................. 2-9 Electrical System ....................................... 5-110 Lumbar Controls ........................................... 1-5 Power (cont.) Retained Accessory (RAP) ............................ 2-20 Seat ............................................................ 1-4 Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-38 Windows .................................................... 2-16 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ................. 2-11 Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter ........... 2-54 QUADRASTEER™ .......................................... 4-16 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-26 Radios .......................................................... 3-76 AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-78 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player ............... 3-134 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ................ 3-135 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ....................... 3-135 Navigation/Radio System ............................. 3-130 Radio with Cassette and CD ......................... 3-91 Radio with CD ............................................ 3-81 Radio with Six-Disc CD .............................. 3-105 Rear Seat Audio ........................................ 3-130 Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-77 10 Radios (cont.) Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-77 Theft-Deterrent .......................................... 3-132 Understanding Reception ............................ 3-133 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System ......... 3-32 Rear Air Conditioning and Heating System and Electronic Climate Controls ..................... 3-34 Rear Air Conditioning System ........................... 3-31 Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-51 Locking ...................................................... 4-10 Rear Door Security Locks ................................ 2-13 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................. 3-130 Rear Seat Entertainment System ..................... 3-119 Rear Seat Operation ......................................... 1-8 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-36 Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-59 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-44 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..... 2-42 Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-42 Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13 Recovery Hooks ............................................. 4-51 Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-57 Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-5 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-6 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire .................................................. 5-86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-83 Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-59 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government .................................. 7-11 General Motors ........................................... 7-11 United States Government ............................ 7-10 Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-81 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash .......................................... 1-82 Restraint Systems Checking .................................................... 1-81 Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-82 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-20 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...... 1-35 Roadside Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .................... 4-50 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ....... 2-40 Safety Belt Safety Belts Reminder Light ............................................ 3-39 Care of .................................................... 5-103 Center Passenger Position ............................ 1-35 Safety Belts (cont.) Driver Position ............................................ 1-27 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ....... 1-26 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-39 Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-36 Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-35 Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-41 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-34 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-21 Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4 Seats 50/50 Split Bench Seat ................................. 1-11 60/40 Split Bench Seat .................................. 1-9 Bench Seat ................................................ 1-15 Bucket Seats, Rear ...................................... 1-19 Head Restraints ............................................ 1-8 Heated Seats ............................................... 1-6 Manual ........................................................ 1-3 Memory ..................................................... 2-63 Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-5 Power Seats ................................................. 1-4 Rear Seat Operation ...................................... 1-8 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6 Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-92 11 Securing a Child Restraint Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-61 Center Rear Seat Position ............................ 1-59 Designed for the LATCH System ................... 1-57 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................... 1-57 Right Front Seat Position .............................. 1-62 Security Light ................................................. 3-52 Service ........................................................... 5-3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-5 Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4 Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-48 Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .............. 1-80 Setting the Time Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ............ 3-77 Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ........ 3-77 Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-107 Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-37 Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-39 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .......................... 3-8 Spare Tire .................................................... 5-100 Installing .................................................... 5-86 Removing ................................................... 5-83 Storing ....................................................... 5-96 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................... 5-118 Speedometer .................................................. 3-38 Split Bench Seat (50/50) .................................. 1-11 Split Bench Seat (60/40) .................................... 1-9 StabiliTrak®, All-Wheel Drive ............................. 2-32 StabiliTrak® System ......................................... 4-11 Starting Your Engine ....................................... 2-21 Steering ........................................................ 4-14 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ....................... 3-132 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-6 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ........................ 2-58 Convenience Net ......................................... 2-59 Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-57 Front Storage Area ...................................... 2-57 Glove Box .................................................. 2-57 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 2-58 Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-59 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-50 Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-16 Sunroof ......................................................... 2-62 Tachometer .................................................... 3-38 Taillamps ....................................................... 5-58 Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-132 Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-17 Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-17 Passlock® ................................................... 2-19 12 Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-22 Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-6 Tire Pressure Light ............................................. 3-47 Tires ............................................................. 5-61 Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning ............................................... 5-106 Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-76 Chains ....................................................... 5-80 Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-82 Cleaning ................................................... 5-106 If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-81 Inﬂation – Tire Pressure ............................... 5-68 Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-74 Installing the Spare Tire ................................ 5-86 Pressure Monitor System .............................. 5-71 Removing the Flat Tire ................................. 5-86 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-83 Secondary Latch System .............................. 5-92 Spare Tire ................................................ 5-100 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............ 5-96 Tire Sidewall Labelling .................................. 5-62 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions .................... 5-65 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-77 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-78 Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-78 When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-75 Top Strap ...................................................... 1-51 Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-53 Tow/Haul Mode ............................................... 2-26 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................... 3-53 Towing Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-57 Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-62 Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-57 Traction Trailer Transmission Assist System (TAS) ...................................... 4-9 Off Light ..................................................... 3-44 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 4-11 Recommendations ....................................... 4-62 Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-24 Temperature Gage ....................................... 3-46 Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-24 Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-38 Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-7 Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-133 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-77 13 V Vehicle Control ........................................................ 4-6 Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Symbols ......................................................... iv Vehicle Customization, DIC .............................. 3-70 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ............................................. 7-9 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-109 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .................. 5-109 Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat .............................................. 2-63 Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-30 Visors ........................................................... 2-16 Voltmeter Gage .............................................. 3-42 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-78 Replacement ............................................... 5-78 Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-50 Windows ....................................................... 2-15 Manual ...................................................... 2-15 Power ........................................................ 2-16 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ........ 5-105 Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10 Fluid .......................................................... 5-40 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-60 Fuses ...................................................... 5-110 Windshield Wipers ......................................... 3-9 Winter Driving ................................................ 4-45 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-36 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-58 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6 Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-6 Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-135 Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2 14

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