speech-impaired and who use the Text Telephones
(TTYs), GMC has TTY equipment available at its
Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can
communicate with GMC by dialing: 1-800-GMC-8583
(462-8583). (TTY users in Canada can dial
1-800-263-3830.)
Customer Assistance Offices GMC encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to GMC, the letter should be addressed to GMC’s Customer Assistance Center.
United States
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782)
1-800-GMC-8583 (462-8583) (For Text Telephone
devices (TTYs))
Roadside Assistance: 1-800-GMC-8782 (462-8782)
Fax Number: 313-381-0022
From Puerto Rico
1-800-496-9992 (English)
1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)
Fax Number: 313-381-0022
U.S. Virgin Islands:
1-800-496-9994
Fax Number: 313-381-0022
Canada
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
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All Overseas Locations Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit. Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands)
General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Customer Assistance Center
Paseo de la Reforma # 2740
Col. Lomas de Bezares
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.
01-800-508-0000
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
This program, available to
qualiï¬ed applicants, can
reimburse you up to $1,000
toward eligible aftermarket
driver or passenger
adaptive equipment you
may require for your vehicle
(hand controls, wheelchair/
scooter lifts, etc.).
This program can also provide you with free resource information, such as area driver assessment centers and mobility equipment installers. 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, see your GM dealer 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. All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
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Roadside Assistance Program Security While You Travel 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782, Roadside Assistance prompt) As the proud owner of a new GMC vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in the GMC 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. GMC’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by courteous and capable Roadside Assistance Representatives who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 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 (identiï¬cation 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.
(cid:127) Emergency Tow: Tow to the nearest dealership
for warranty service or in the event of a vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow. 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
Trip Routing: Your Roadside Assistance Representative can provide you with speciï¬c information regarding this feature. Trip Interruption Expense Beneï¬ts: Your Roadside Assistance Representative can provide you with speciï¬c information regarding this feature.
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered under GMC’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside Assistance Representatives will explain any payment obligations you might incur.
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(cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) 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 Identiï¬cation Number, 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. GMC Roadside Assistance: 1-800-462-8782, text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438. GMC reserves the right to limit services or reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in GMC’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. GMC reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any time without notiï¬cation.
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 GMC has always exempliï¬ed 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. Plan Ahead When Possible 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.
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(cid:127) (cid:127) 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 the same day repair. Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait, GMC helps minimize your inconvenience by providing several transportation options. Depending on the circumstances, your dealer can offer you one of the following: Shuttle Service Participating dealers can provide you with shuttle service to get you to your destination with minimal interruption of your daily schedule. This includes a one way or round trip shuttle ride to a destination up to 10 miles from the dealership.
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement If your vehicle requires overnight warranty repairs, reimbursement (ï¬ve days maximum) may be available for the use of public transportation such as taxi or bus. In addition, should you arrange transportation through a friend or relative, reimbursement for reasonable fuel expenses (ï¬ve 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 you obrtained 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.
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Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. A separate booklet entitled Warranty and Owner Assistance Information furnished with each new vehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information. Courtesy Transportation is available only at participating dealers and all program options, such as shuttle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your dealer for speciï¬c 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 air bag 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 or near crash event by computer systems commonly called event data recorders (EDR). In a crash or near crash event, computer systems, such as the Air Bag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) in your vehicle may record information about the condition of the vehicle and how it was operated, such as engine speed, brake applications, throttle position, vehicle speed, safety belt usage, air bag readiness, air bag performance data, and the severity of a collision. This information has been used to improve vehicle crash performance and may be used to improve crash performance of future vehicles and driving safety. Unlike the data recorders on many airplanes, these on-board systems do not record sounds, such as conversation of vehicle occupants.
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To read this information, special equipment is needed and access to the vehicle or the SDM 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
conï¬dentiality is to be maintained and need is shown, or share summary data which is not tied to a speciï¬c 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 SDM. If your vehicle is equipped with OnStar®, please check the OnStar® subscription service agreement or manual for information on its operations and data collection.
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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 ï¬nds 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.
(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 to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-GMC-8782 (1-800-462-8782), or write:
Pontiac-GMC Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33172
Detroit, MI 48232-5172
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.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $120.00
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit repair service
procedures, adjustments, and speciï¬cations for GM
transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00
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).
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Owner’s Information
Owner publications are written speciï¬cally 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.
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A
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) .......................... 3-39
AC (Air Conditioning) OFF ............................... 3-39
Accessory Power Outlets ................................. 3-16
Adding Washer Fluid ....................................... 5-37
Additional Program Information ........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel ................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment ........................... 5-103
Add-On Equipment .......................................... 4-58
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade) ............................ 3-46, 3-49, 3-58
After Off-Road Driving ..................................... 4-29
Air Bag
Off Light ..................................................... 3-26
Readiness Light .......................................... 3-25
Air Bag Systems ............................................. 1-60
Adding Equipment to Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .......................... 1-73
Air Bag Off Switch ....................................... 1-70
How Does an Air Bag Restrain? .................... 1-67
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 1-72
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate? .................... 1-67
What Will You See After an
Air Bag Inflates? ...................................... 1-68
When Should an Air Bag Inflate? ................... 1-66
Where Are the Air Bags? .............................. 1-63
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ................................. 5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ......... 7-9
All Overseas Locations ...................................... 7-5
AM ............................................................... 3-68
AM-FM Radio ................................................. 3-44
Antenna, Fixed Mast ....................................... 3-68
Anti-lock Brake System ..................................... 4-7
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light .............. 3-29
Appearance Care ............................................ 5-94
Care of Safety Belts .................................... 5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 5-101
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ................ 5-95
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle .............. 5-98
Finish Damage .......................................... 5-100
Sheet Metal Damage .................................. 5-100
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-101
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ............... 5-102
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-97
Approaching a Hill
.......................................... 4-20
Ashtrays ........................................................ 3-17
Assist Handles ............................................... 2-43
Audio System(s) ............................................. 3-42
AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-44
Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-68
Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-68
Chime Level Adjustment ............................... 3-68
Fixed Mast Antenna ..................................... 3-68
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-47
Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-56
Audio System(s) (cont.)
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-43
Theft-Deterrent Feature ................................ 3-67
Understanding Radio Reception ..................... 3-68
Automatic Door Locks ..................................... 3-38
Automatic Headlamp System ............................ 3-13
Automatic Transmission ................................... 2-18
Fluid .......................................................... 5-19
Operation ................................................... 2-21
Backing Up .................................................... 4-70
BATTERY ...................................................... 3-39
Battery .......................................................... 5-41
Battery Replacement ......................................... 2-6
Battery Run-Down Protection ............................ 3-16
Battery Warning Light ...................................... 3-27
Bed Rails ...................................................... 2-43
Before Leaving on a Long Trip ......................... 4-36
Before You Go Off-Roading .............................. 4-16
Brake
Parking ...................................................... 2-29
System Warning Light .................................. 3-28
Brake Adjustment ............................................ 5-40
Brake Fluid .................................................... 5-38
Brake Pedal Travel
......................................... 5-40
Brake Wear ................................................... 5-40
BRAKES ....................................................... 3-40
Brakes .......................................................... 5-38
Braking ........................................................... 4-6
Braking in Emergencies ..................................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle ..................................... 2-16
Bulb Replacement ........................................... 5-50
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........ 5-53
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps ........................... 5-52
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-50
Headlamps ................................................. 5-50
Replacement Bulbs ...................................... 5-54
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-53
Buying New Tires ........................................... 5-68
California Fuel .................................................. 5-6
Canada ........................................................... 7-4
Canadian Owners ................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance ........................... 7-7
Capacities and Speciï¬cations .......................... 5-108
Carbon Monoxide ................... 4-40, 4-60, 2-10, 2-34
Care of
Safety Belts ................................................ 5-97
Your CD Player ........................................... 3-68
Your CDs ................................................... 3-68
Cargo Lamps ................................................. 3-15
CD Messages ........................................ 3-55, 3-67
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts ................................................ 1-24
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) ........... 5-53
Certiï¬cation/Tire Label ..................................... 4-56
Chains, Tires .................................................. 5-72
CHANGE OIL ................................................. 3-40
Check
Engine Light ............................................... 3-30
Check Engine Light ......................................... 3-30
Checking Brake Fluid ...................................... 5-39
Checking Coolant ............................................ 5-27
Checking Engine Oil ........................................ 5-13
Checking the Fluid Level .................................. 5-21
Checking Things Under the Hood ...................... 5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems ...................... 1-73
Chemical Paint Spotting ................................. 5-101
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 1-37
Infants and Young Children ........................... 1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) .......................... 1-46
Older Children ............................................. 1-31
Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System ........................... 1-48, 1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position ........................................... 1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center
Front Seat Position ................................... 1-53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position ........................... 1-54, 1-58
Top Strap ................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location ............................ 1-44
Where to Put the Restraint ........................... 1-40
Chime Level Adjustment
.................................. 3-68
Cigarette Lighter ............................................. 3-17
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle .................................. 5-95
Outside of Your Vehicle ................................ 5-98
Underbody Maintenance ............................. 5-101
Weatherstrips .............................................. 5-97
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................ 5-100
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ....................... 5-98
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet .................................... 5-95
Cleaning Glass Surfaces .................................. 5-97
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components ................. 5-97
Cleaning Leather ............................................ 5-96
Cleaning the Mirror ......................................... 2-39
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel ........... 5-97
Cleaning the Windshield and Wiper Blades ......... 5-99
Cleaning Tires .............................................. 5-100
Cleaning Vinyl ................................................ 5-96
Climate Control System ................................... 3-18
Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic ............................................. 5-24
Compass Calibration ....................................... 2-37
Compass Operation ......................................... 2-37
Compass Variance .......................................... 2-38
Composite Headlamp System ........................... 5-50
Content Theft-Deferrent .................................... 2-14
Control of a Vehicle .......................................... 4-6
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage ............................ 3-30
Heater, Engine ............................................ 2-20
Cooling System .............................................. 5-30
Crew Cab Models and Extended Cab
Models with Rear Seats ....................... 1-51, 1-58
Cruise Control .................................................. 3-9
Cruise Control Light ........................................ 3-35
Cupholder(s) .................................................. 2-42
Current and Past Model Order Forms ................ 7-12
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
Customer Assistance Information (cont.) GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities ................................................ 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 .................................. 3-14
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............. 3-36
Defensive Driving ............................................. 4-2
Defogging and Defrosting ................................. 3-20
Dinghy Towing ................................................ 4-48
Doing Your Own Service Work ........................... 5-4
Dolly Towing .................................................. 4-49
Dome Lamp ................................................... 3-16
Door
Locks .......................................................... 2-7
Power Door Locks ......................................... 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-9
Rear Doors ................................................. 2-10
DOORS ......................................................... 3-40
Driver
Position, Safety Belt ..................................... 1-16
Driver Information Center (DIC) ......................... 3-37
DIC Controls and Displays ............................ 3-37
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-39
Driving
At Night ..................................................... 4-29
City ........................................................... 4-34
Defensive ..................................................... 4-2
Drunken ....................................................... 4-3
Freeway ..................................................... 4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads .............................. 4-38
In Rain and on Wet Roads ........................... 4-31
Winter ........................................................ 4-40
Driving Across an Incline .................................. 4-24
Driving Downhill .............................................. 4-23
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice .................... 4-27
Driving in Water .............................................. 4-28
Driving On Grades .......................................... 4-71
Driving on Off-Road Hills ................................. 4-20
Driving on Snow or Ice .................................... 4-40
Driving Through Deep Standing Water ............... 4-33
Driving Through Flowing Water ......................... 4-33
Driving Uphill .................................................. 4-21
Driving with a Trailer ....................................... 4-69
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment ..................................... 5-103
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-104
Power Windows and Other Power Options ....... 5-104
Windshield Wiper Fuses ............................. 5-104
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs ................................................... 3-33
ENG (Engine) HOT ......................................... 3-40
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter ......................................... 5-18
Battery ....................................................... 5-41
Check and Service Engine Soon Light ............ 3-30
Coolant ...................................................... 5-25
Coolant Heater ............................................ 2-20
Coolant Temperature Gage ........................... 3-30
Drive Belt Routing ....................................... 6-16
Engine Compartment Overview ...................... 5-12
Exhaust
..................................................... 2-34
Fan Noise .................................................. 5-35
Oil ............................................................. 5-13
Overheating ................................................ 5-28
Starting ...................................................... 2-18
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ..................... 5-105
Engine Oil Additives ........................................ 5-16
Environmental Concerns .................................. 4-17
Event Data Recorders (EDR) ............................. 7-9
Exit Lighting ................................................... 3-16
Express Down Windows .................................. 2-13
Extender, Safety Belt ....................................... 1-30
Exterior Lamps ............................................... 3-12
Fan Knob ...................................................... 3-18
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner ...................................... 5-18
Finding a Program Type (PTY) Station ......... 3-50, 3-59
Finding a Station ............................ 3-44, 3-48, 3-57
Finish Care .................................................... 5-98
Finish Damage ............................................. 5-100
Five-Speed .................................................... 2-24
Fixed Mast Antenna ........................................ 3-68
Flash-to-Pass ................................................... 3-7
Flat Tire ........................................................ 5-73
Flat Tire, Changing ......................................... 5-74
FLUID ........................................................... 3-40
Fluid
Automatic Transmission ................................ 5-19
Manual Transmission .................................... 5-22
Power Steering ........................................... 5-36
Windshield Washer ...................................... 5-37
FM ............................................................... 3-68
Fog Lamps .................................................... 3-14
Following Distance .......................................... 4-70
Four-Wheel Drive .................................... 2-26, 5-48
Front Armrest Storage Area .............................. 2-43
Front Axle ...................................................... 5-49
............................................................... 5-5
Fuel
Additives ...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel .............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container .................... 5-10
Filling Your Tank ........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries .............................. 5-7
Gage ......................................................... 3-36
Gasoline Octane ........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Speciï¬cations .................................. 5-5
FUEL CAP ..................................................... 3-40
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......................... 5-104
Windshield Wiper ....................................... 5-104
Gage
Gasoline
Engine Coolant Temperature ......................... 3-30
Fuel
.......................................................... 3-36
Speedometer .............................................. 3-24
Tachometer ................................................. 3-24
Octane ........................................................ 5-5
Speciï¬cations ............................................... 5-5
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving ................ 4-18
Glove Box ..................................................... 2-42
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities .................................................... 7-5
GM Oil Life Systemâ„¢ ...................................... 3-38
Hazard Warning Flashers ................................... 3-4
Head Restraints ............................................... 1-7
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer .................... 3-7
Headlamps .................................................... 5-50
Bulb Replacement ....................................... 5-50
Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps ........................... 5-52
Halogen Bulbs ............................................ 5-50
Heated Seats ................................................... 1-5
Highbeam On Light ......................................... 3-35
Highway Hypnosis ........................................... 4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads .................................. 4-38
Hitches .......................................................... 4-68
Hood
Checking Things Under ................................ 5-10
Release ..................................................... 5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank ............................................ 5-32
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator .................. 5-34
How to Add Fluid .................................... 5-22, 5-23
How to Check ................................ 5-20, 5-22, 5-65
How to Check and Add Fluid ............................ 5-24
How to Check Lubricant
.......................... 5-47, 5-49
How to Check Power Steering Fluid .................. 5-36
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ....... 5-18
How to Use This Manual ...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................... 1-16
Hydraulic Clutch ............................................. 5-24
Hydroplaning .................................................. 4-33
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine .......... 5-29
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine ............... 5-28
If the Light is Flashing ..................................... 3-32
If the Light Is On Steady ................................. 3-32
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard ......................... 4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ....... 4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer ..................... 4-61
Ignition Positions ............................................. 2-17
Infants and Young Children, Restraints ............... 1-34
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................... 5-64
Instrument Panel
Cluster ....................................................... 3-23
Overview ..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness ............................. 3-15
Interior Lamps ................................................ 3-15
Jump Starting ................................................. 5-42
Keyless Entry System ....................................... 2-4
Keys ............................................................... 2-2
Lamps
Exterior ...................................................... 3-12
Interior ....................................................... 3-15
Lamps On Reminder ....................................... 3-13
Language ...................................................... 3-39
Lap Belt ........................................................ 1-24
Lap-Shoulder Belt ........................................... 1-16
LATCH System
Child Restraints ........................................... 1-46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System ........................... 1-48, 1-51
Latches, Seatback ............................................ 1-8
Leaving Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle With the
Engine Running .......................................... 2-31
Air Bag Off ................................................. 3-26
Air Bag Readiness ....................................... 3-25
Light
Light (cont.)
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ................... 3-29
Battery Warning .......................................... 3-27
Brake System Warning ................................. 3-28
Cruise Control ............................................. 3-35
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator .................. 3-36
Highbeam On ............................................. 3-35
Malfunction Indicator .................................... 3-30
Oil Pressure ............................................... 3-34
Safety Belt Reminder ................................... 3-24
Security ..................................................... 3-35
Up-Shift
..................................................... 3-28
Loading Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-52
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving .......... 4-16
Lockout Protection ............................................ 2-9
Locks
Door ........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle .................................... 2-10
Lockout Protection ......................................... 2-9
Power Door .................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ............... 2-8
Rear Door Security Locks ............................... 2-9
Loss of Control ............................................... 4-14
LOW FUEL .................................................... 3-41
LOW TRAC (Traction) ..................................... 3-41
Lumbar
Manual Controls ............................................ 1-5
M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services ........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill ........................................... 6-9
At Least Once a Month .................................. 6-9
At Least Once a Year .................................. 6-10
Introduction .................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes .................................. 6-7
Maintenance Record .................................... 6-17
Maintenance Requirements ............................. 6-2
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ......... 6-15
Owner Checks and Services ........................... 6-9
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ............. 6-13
Scheduled Maintenance ................................. 6-4
Using Your ................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing ..................... 4-72
Making Turns ................................................. 4-70
Malfunction Indicator Light ................................ 3-30
Manual Lumbar Controls .................................... 1-5
Manual Seats ................................................... 1-3
Manual Transmission ....................................... 2-18
Fluid .......................................................... 5-22
Operation ................................................... 2-24
Manual Windows ............................................ 2-12
Map Lamps .................................................... 2-37
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle ............... 2-6
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-39
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ....................................... 7-5
Mirror Operation ............................................. 2-37
Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass
and Temperature Display ........................... 2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror ................................ 2-36
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ............. 2-36
Outside Convex Mirror ................................. 2-40
Outside Manual Mirrors ................................ 2-39
Outside Power Mirrors .................................. 2-40
Mode Buttons ................................................. 3-19
Mode Knob .................................................... 3-19
MyGMLink.com ................................................ 7-3
New Vehicle Break-In ...................................... 2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............ 6-15
O
Odometer ...................................................... 3-24
Odometer, Trip ............................................... 3-24
Off-Road Recovery .......................................... 4-12
OIL ............................................................... 3-41
Oil
Engine ....................................................... 5-13
Pressure Light ............................................. 3-34
OIL LIFE ....................................................... 3-41
Older Children, Restraints ................................ 1-31
Online Owner Center ........................................ 7-3
OnStar® Personal Calling ................................. 2-42
OnStar® Services ............................................ 2-41
OnStar® System ............................................. 2-41
OnStar® Virtual Advisor .................................... 2-42
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads ......................................... 4-15
Other Warning Devices ...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment ............................................ 3-21
Outside
Convex Mirror ............................................. 2-40
Manual Mirrors ............................................ 2-39
Power Mirrors ............................................. 2-40
Owner Checks and Services .............................. 6-9
Owners, Canadian ............................................... ii
Owner’s Information ........................................ 7-12
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PARK BRK (Brake) ......................................... 3-41
Park (P)
Shifting Into ................................................ 2-30
Shifting Out of
............................................ 2-32
Parking
Brake ........................................................ 2-29
Over Things That Burn ................................. 2-33
Parking on Hills .............................................. 4-71
Parking Your Vehicle ....................................... 2-33
Passing ................................................. 4-13, 4-70
Passlock® ...................................................... 2-16
Payload ......................................................... 4-57
Pickup Conversion to Chassis Cab .................... 4-59
Plan Ahead When Possible ................................ 7-7
Playing a CD ......................................... 3-53, 3-62
Playing a Speciï¬c Loaded CD .......................... 3-63
Playing the Radio ........................... 3-44, 3-47, 3-56
Power
Accessory Outlets ........................................ 3-16
Door Locks .................................................. 2-8
Electrical System ....................................... 5-104
Seat ............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid ............................................. 5-36
Windows .................................................... 2-13
Power and Heated Seat Circuit Breakers .......... 5-104
Power Steering ............................................... 4-10
Pretensioners, Safety Belt ................................ 1-30
Programmable Automatic Door Locks .................. 2-8
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ......... 1-15
Radiator Pressure Cap .................................... 5-28
Radio Data System (RDS) ....................... 3-50, 3-59
Radio Messages ..................................... 3-46, 3-53
Radios .......................................................... 3-42
AM-FM Radio ............................................. 3-44
Care of Your CD Player ............................... 3-68
Care of Your CDs ........................................ 3-68
Radio with CD ............................................ 3-47
Radio with Six-Disc CD ................................ 3-56
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-43
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS) ....................... 3-43
Theft-Deterrent ............................................ 3-67
Understanding Reception .............................. 3-68
RDS Messages ...................................... 3-52, 3-61
Rear Axle ...................................................... 5-47
Rear Door Security Locks .................................. 2-9
Rear Doors .................................................... 2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...................... 1-28
Rear Seat Operation ................................. 1-9, 1-10
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .................. 1-26
Rear Storage Area .......................................... 2-43
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass and Temperature Display ................ 2-37
Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ........................... 2-36
Rearview Mirrors ............................................. 2-36
Reclining Seatbacks .......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................. 6-13
Recreational Vehicle Towing ............................. 4-47
REDUCED POWER ........................................ 3-41
Regular Cab Models and
Extended Cab Models
without Rear Seats .............. 3-26, 1-48, 1-54, 1-70
Remote Keyless Entry System ............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire .................................................. 5-78
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................... 5-75
Replacement Bulbs ......................................... 5-54
Replacing Brake System Parts .......................... 5-41
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash .............................................. 1-74
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Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government .................................. 7-11
General Motors ........................................... 7-11
United States Government ............................ 7-10
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems ................... 1-73
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash .......................................... 1-74
Restraint Systems
Checking .................................................... 1-73
Replacing Parts ........................................... 1-74
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................... 2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ......... 1-24
Roadside
Assistance Program ....................................... 7-6
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out ................... 4-45
Routing, Engine Drive Belt ............................... 6-16
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked .......... 2-34
Safety Belt
Safety Belts
Pretensioners .............................................. 1-30
Reminder Light ............................................ 3-24
Care of ...................................................... 5-97
Center Front Passenger Position .................... 1-24
Safety Belts (cont.)
Driver Position ............................................ 1-16
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ................ 1-16
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ........ 1-15
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults ......................... 1-28
Rear Seat Passengers ................................. 1-26
Right Front Passenger Position ...................... 1-24
Safety Belt Extender .................................... 1-30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ................. 1-23
Safety Belts Are for Everyone ....................... 1-11
Safety Chains ................................................. 4-68
Safety Warnings and Symbols .............................. iii
Scanning the Terrain ....................................... 4-19
Scheduled Maintenance ..................................... 6-4
Sealed Beam Headlamps ................................. 5-51
Seatback Latches ............................................. 1-8
Seats
Head Restraints ............................................ 1-7
Heated Seats ............................................... 1-5
Manual ........................................................ 1-3
Manual Lumbar ............................................. 1-5
Power Seats ................................................. 1-4
Rear Seat Operation .............................. 1-9, 1-10
Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 1-6
Seatback Latches .......................................... 1-8
Secondary Latch System ................................. 5-90
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Securing a Child Restraint
Center Front Seat Position ............................ 1-53
Designed for the LATCH System ........... 1-48, 1-51
Rear Seat Position ...................................... 1-51
Right Front Seat Position ...................... 1-54, 1-58
Security Light ................................................. 3-35
Security While You Travel .................................. 7-6
SERV (Service) 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) ........... 3-41
SERV VEH (Service Vehicle) ............................ 3-42
Service ........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle .............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work ................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light ....................................... 3-30
Publications Ordering Information ................... 7-11
Service Bulletins ............................................. 7-11
Service Manuals ............................................. 7-11
Setting Preset PTYs ................................ 3-51, 3-60
Setting Preset Stations .................... 3-45, 3-48, 3-57
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ............ 3-43
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS) ........................................ 3-43
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) .......... 3-45, 3-49, 3-58
Sheet Metal Damage ..................................... 5-100
Shift Speeds .................................................. 2-25
Shifting Into Park (P) ....................................... 2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P) ................................... 2-32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ........................... 1-18
Skidding ........................................................ 4-14
Sliding Rear Windows ..................................... 2-14
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ....................... 4-33
Spare Tire ..................................................... 5-93
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ..................... 5-96
Speciï¬cations, Capacities ............................... 5-108
Speedometer .................................................. 3-24
Stalling on an Incline ....................................... 4-26
Starting Your Engine ............................... 2-18, 2-19
Steering ........................................................ 4-10
Steering in Emergencies .................................. 4-11
Steering Tips .................................................. 4-10
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel ................................. 3-5
Storage Areas
Cupholder(s) ............................................... 2-42
Front Armrest Storage Area ........................... 2-43
Glove Box .................................................. 2-42
Rear Storage Area ....................................... 2-43
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire, Jack and Tools ....... 5-86
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow ...................... 4-44
Sun Visors ..................................................... 2-14
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T
Tachometer .................................................... 3-24
Tailgate ......................................................... 2-10
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps ........................................ 5-53
Temperature Display Operation ......................... 2-39
Temperature Knob ........................................... 3-18
Testing the Alarm ............................................ 2-15
Theft-Deterrent, Radio ..................................... 3-67
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-14
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-14
Passlock® ................................................... 2-16
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-5
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-58
Tire Size ....................................................... 5-61
Tire Terminology and Deï¬nitions ........................ 5-62
Tires ............................................................. 5-57
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-68
Chains ....................................................... 5-72
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-73
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-64
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-65
Spare Tire .................................................. 5-93
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-69
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-70
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-67
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-20
Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-44
Torque Lock ................................................... 2-32
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-68
Towing
Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-47
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-60
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-47
Traction
Control System (TCS) .................................... 4-9
TRACTION FAULT .......................................... 3-42
Trailer
Recommendations ....................................... 4-59
Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-69
Transfer Case ................................................ 5-48
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-19
Fluid, Manual .............................................. 5-22
Up-Shift Light .............................................. 3-28
Transmission Operation, Automatic .................... 2-21
Transmission Operation, Manual ........................ 2-24
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual ............................................ 7-11
Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8
Traveling to Remote Areas ............................... 4-17
Trip Information .............................................. 3-37
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-24
Truck-Camper Loading Information .................... 4-59
Turn and Lane Change Signals .......................... 3-6
TURN SIGNAL ............................................... 3-42
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-70
Two-Tiered Loading ......................................... 4-58
Understanding Radio Reception ........................ 3-68
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-69
United States ................................................... 7-4
Up-Shift Light ......................................... 2-25, 3-28
Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-71
Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-95
Using Song List Mode ..................................... 3-65
Using the Recovery Hooks ............................... 4-45
Vehicle
Control ........................................................ 4-6
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv
Loading ...................................................... 4-52
Vehicle (cont.)
Parking Your ............................................... 2-33
Symbols ......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Recorders .................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identiï¬cation
Number (VIN) ............................................ 5-103
Service Parts Identiï¬cation Label .................. 5-103
Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-42
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-21
Visors ........................................................... 2-14
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-22
Warnings
DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-39
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-98
Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-61
Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-67
Weight-Distributing Hitches and Weight
Carrying Hitches .......................................... 4-68
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-14
15
Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-12
Window Lockout ............................................. 2-13
Windows ....................................................... 2-12
Manual
...................................................... 2-12
Power ........................................................ 2-13
Sliding Rear ................................................ 2-14
Windshield Washer ........................................... 3-8
Fluid .......................................................... 5-37
Windshield Wiper
Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-55
Fuses ...................................................... 5-104
Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-8
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-40
Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2
What to Add .................................................. 5-39
What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-17
What to Use .................. 5-26, 5-36, 5-37, 5-47, 5-49
Wheels
Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-70
Replacement ............................................... 5-70
When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-14
When to Change Engine Oil
(GM Oil Life System) ................................... 5-16
When to Check ...................................... 5-22, 5-65
When to Check and Change ............................ 5-19
When to Check and Change Lubricant ....... 5-47, 5-49
When to Check and What to Use ..................... 5-24
When to Check Power Steering Fluid ................ 5-36
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ........ 5-18
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill ......................................... 4-72
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-40
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