2007 GMC Envoy Owners Manual

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all matters have been taken care of. Move your vehicle only if its position puts you in danger or you are instructed to move it by a police officer. (cid:127) Give only the necessary and requested information to police and other parties involved in the accident. Do not discuss your personal condition, mental frame of mind, or anything unrelated to the accident. This will help guard against post-accident legal action. If you need roadside assistance, call GM Roadside Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 532 for more information. If your vehicle cannot be driven, know where the towing service will be taking it. Get a card from the tow truck operator or write down the driver’s name, the service’s name, and the phone number. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Remove any valuables from your vehicle before it is towed away. Make sure this includes your insurance information and registration if you keep these items in your vehicle. 541 (cid:127) Choose a reputable collision repair facility for your vehicle. Whether you select a GM dealer or a private collision repair facility to ﬁx the damage, make sure you are comfortable with them. Remember, you will have to feel comfortable with their work for a long time. (cid:127) Once you have an estimate, read it carefully and make sure you understand what work will be performed on your vehicle. If you have a question, ask for an explanation. Reputable shops welcome this opportunity. (cid:127) Gather the important information you will need from the other driver. Things like name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, vehicle license plate, vehicle make, model and model year, Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN), insurance company and policy number, and a general description of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, call your insurance company from the scene of the accident. They will walk you through the information they will need. If they ask for a police report, phone or go to the police department headquarters the next day and you can get a copy of the report for a nominal fee. In some states/provinces with “no fault” insurance laws, a report may not be necessary. This is especially true if there are no injuries and both vehicles are driveable. (cid:127) 542 Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process In the event that your vehicle requires damage repairs, GM recommends that you take an active role in its repair. If you have a pre-determined repair facility of choice, take your vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any required replacement collision parts be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled original GM parts. Remember, recycled parts will not be covered by your GM vehicle warranty. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, but you must live with the repair. Depending on your policy limits, your insurance company may initially value the repair using aftermarket parts. Discuss this with your repair professional, and insist on Genuine GM parts. Remember if your vehicle is leased you may be obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. If another party’s insurance company is paying for the repairs, you are not obligated to accept a repair valuation based on that insurance company’s collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. In such cases, you can have control of the repair and parts choices as long as cost stays within reasonable limits. 543 Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it ﬁnds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA 400 Seventh Street, SW. Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov. 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to: Transport Canada Road Safety Branch 2780 Sheffield Road Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9 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: GMC Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 33172 Detroit, MI 48232-5172 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, the service bulletin reference number can be obtained by contacting your General Motors dealer or by calling 1-800-GM-DRIVE (1-800-463-7483). This reference number is needed to order the service bulletin from Helm, Inc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $6.00 US + Processing Fee 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, CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments, and speciﬁcations for GM transmissions, transaxles, and transfer cases. 545 Owner Information Owner publications are written speciﬁcally for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 US + Processing Fee Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 US + Processing Fee Current and Past Model Order Forms Technical Service Bulletins and Manuals 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. 546 A Accessories and Modiﬁcations ..................... 380 Accessory Inﬂator ........................................ 462 Accessory Power Outlet(s) .......................... 185 Adding a Snow Plow or Similar Equipment ................................................ 354 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ....................................................... 89 Additives, Fuel ............................................ 383 Add-On Electrical Equipment ....................... 492 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ............ 116 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine ............................. 400 Air Conditioning .................................. 186, 189 Air Suspension ............................................ 360 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ....................... 202 Readiness Light ....................................... 201 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) .......................................... 538 Airbag System ............................................... 71 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......................... 89 How Does an Airbag Restrain? .................. 80 Passenger Sensing System ....................... 82 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 88 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 79 Airbag System (cont.) What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ................................................. 80 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? ................. 77 Where Are the Airbags? ............................. 75 Antenna, Fixed Mast ................................... 299 Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .................................................... 300 Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) .................... 307 Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ....... 207 Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels .................................... 488 Care of Safety Belts ................................ 485 Chemical Paint Spotting ........................... 489 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .............. 486 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle .......... 482 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 483 Finish Care .............................................. 486 Finish Damage ......................................... 489 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces .................................... 485 Leather .................................................... 484 Sheet Metal Damage ............................... 489 Tires ........................................................ 488 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 489 Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials .......... 490 547 Appearance Care (cont.) Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 486 Weatherstrips ........................................... 485 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 487 Ashtray(s) .................................................... 186 Audio System(s) .......................................... 236 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ................. 297 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 299 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 299 Chime Level Adjustment ........................... 300 Fixed Mast Antenna ................................. 299 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 280 Radio with CD ................................ 238, 248 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 258 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................ 295 Setting the Time ...................................... 238 Theft-Deterrent Feature ............................ 296 Understanding Radio Reception ............... 298 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...... 300 Automatic Headlamp System ....................... 181 Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................................ 401 Operation ................................................. 118 Battery ........................................................ 422 Electric Power Management ..................... 184 Run-Down Protection ............................... 185 Before Leaving on a Long Trip .................... 340 Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ................. 307 Emergencies ............................................ 309 Parking .................................................... 126 System Warning Light .............................. 206 Brake Pedal, Throttle ................................... 116 Brakes ........................................................ 419 Braking ....................................................... 306 Braking in Emergencies ............................... 309 Break-In, New Vehicle ................................. 112 Bulb Replacement ....................................... 430 Back-Up Lamps ....................................... 434 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ..................................... 432 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 430 Headlamps ............................................... 431 License Plate Lamps ................................ 435 Replacement Bulbs .................................. 435 Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..... 432 Buying New Tires ........................................ 455 548 C Calibration ........................ 134, 136, 138, 140 California Fuel ............................................. 383 California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 381 Canadian Owners ........................................... 3 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ...................... 502 Carbon Monoxide .............. 106, 131, 344, 362 Care of Safety Belts ............................................. 485 Your CD and DVD Player ........................ 299 Your CDs and DVDs ................................ 299 Cargo Cover ............................................... 163 Cargo Tie Downs ........................................ 164 CD, MP3 ..................................................... 271 Center Console Storage Area ...................... 160 Chains, Tire ................................................. 461 Charging System Light ................................ 205 Check Engine Light ............................................ 210 Gages Warning Light ............................... 216 Check Gas Cap Light .................................. 217 Checking Things Under the Hood ................ 388 Chemical Paint Spotting .............................. 489 Child Restraints Child Restraint Systems ............................. 49 Infants and Young Children ........................ 45 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ..... 56 Older Children ........................................... 42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ............................. 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position ................................. 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ................................. 66 Where to Put the Restraint ........................ 54 Chime Level Adjustment .............................. 300 Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 186 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels .................................... 488 Exterior Lamps/Lenses ............................. 486 Fabric/Carpet ........................................... 483 Finish Care .............................................. 486 Inside of Your Vehicle .............................. 482 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ............................................... 485 Leather .................................................... 484 Tires ........................................................ 488 Underbody Maintenance ........................... 489 Washing Your Vehicle .............................. 486 549 Cleaning (cont.) Weatherstrips ........................................... 485 Windshield, Backglass, and Wiper Blades ........................................ 487 Climate Control System Dual ......................................................... 186 Dual Automatic ......................................... 189 Outlet Adjustment ..................................... 194 Rear ........................................................ 195 Collision Damage Repair ............................. 539 Comfort Guides, Rear Safety Belt ................. 38 Compass .......................... 134, 136, 138, 140 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................... 110 Control of a Vehicle ..................................... 306 Convenience Net ......................................... 162 Coolant Engine Temperature Gage ........................ 208 Heater, Engine ......................................... 116 Cooling System ........................................... 411 Cruise Control ............................................. 176 Cruise Control Light .................................... 215 Customer Assistance Information Courtesy Transportation ........................... 535 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................................... 530 Customer Assistance Offices .................... 530 Customer Satisfaction Procedure .............. 526 550 Customer Assistance Information (cont.) GM Mobility Reimbursement Program ...... 531 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ..................................... 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government .......................... 544 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government .................... 544 Roadside Assistance Program .................. 532 Service Publications Ordering Information ........................................... 545 Daytime Running Lamps ............................. 180 Defensive Driving ........................................ 302 Delayed Locking .......................................... 102 Disc, MP3 ................................................... 271 Doing Your Own Service Work .................... 381 Dome Lamp Override .................................. 183 Dome Lamps ............................................... 182 Door Delayed Locking ...................................... 102 Locks ....................................................... 100 Power Door Locks ................................... 101 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 102 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 105 Driver Driving Position, Safety Belt ................................... 26 Driver Information Center (DIC) ................... 218 DIC Operation and Displays ..................... 219 DIC Vehicle Customization ....................... 229 DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222 At Night ................................................... 334 City .......................................................... 338 Defensive ................................................. 302 Drunken ................................................... 303 Freeway ................................................... 339 Hill and Mountain Roads .......................... 342 In Rain and on Wet Roads ...................... 335 Off-Road .................................................. 319 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .......... 348 Winter ...................................................... 344 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ....... 189 Dual Climate Control System ....................... 186 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ............. 280 Electric Power Management ........................ 184 Electrical System Add-On Equipment ................................... 492 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 493 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 493 Headlamps ............................................... 492 Power Windows and Other Power Options ................................................. 492 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 499 Windshield Wiper Fuses ........................... 492 Electronically Controlled Air Suspension System .................................................... 360 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...................................... 400 Battery ..................................................... 422 Change Engine Oil Light .......................... 214 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ..... 210 Coolant .................................................... 405 Coolant Heater ......................................... 116 Coolant Temperature Gage ...................... 208 551 Engine (cont.) Drive Belt Routing .................................... 520 Engine Compartment Overview ................ 390 Exhaust ................................................... 131 Fan Noise ................................................ 416 Oil ........................................................... 394 Oil Life System ........................................ 398 Overheating ............................................. 408 Reduced Power Light ............................... 215 Starting .................................................... 114 Entry Lighting .............................................. 183 Event Data Recorders (EDR) ...................... 538 Exit Lighting ................................................ 183 Extender, Safety Belt ..................................... 41 Filter Engine Air Cleaner ................................... 400 Finish Damage ............................................ 489 Fixed Mast Antenna .................................... 299 Flashers, Hazard Warning ........................... 170 Flash-to-Pass .............................................. 173 Flat Tire ...................................................... 464 Flat Tire, Changing ...................................... 465 552 Flat Tire, Storing ......................................... 478 Fluid Automatic Transmission ............................ 401 Power Steering ........................................ 417 Windshield Washer .................................. 418 Fog Lamps .................................................. 182 Four-Wheel Drive ............................... 122, 428 Front Axle ................................................... 429 Fuel ............................................................ 382 Additives .................................................. 383 California Fuel .......................................... 383 Check Gas Cap Light .............................. 217 Filling a Portable Fuel Container .............. 387 Filling Your Tank ...................................... 385 Fuels in Foreign Countries ....................... 384 Gage ....................................................... 217 Gasoline Octane ...................................... 382 Gasoline Speciﬁcations ............................ 383 Low Warning Light ................................... 217 Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse Block ............. 493 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...................... 493 Rear Underseat Fuse Block ..................... 499 Windshield Wiper ..................................... 492 G Gage Check Gages Warning Light ..................... 216 Engine Coolant Temperature .................... 208 Fuel ......................................................... 217 Oil Pressure ............................................. 213 Speedometer ........................................... 199 Tachometer .............................................. 199 Voltmeter Gage ........................................ 205 Garage Door Opener .......................... 149, 150 Gasoline Octane ..................................................... 382 Speciﬁcations ........................................... 383 Gate Ajar Light ............................................ 216 Glove Box ................................................... 160 GM Mobility Reimbursement Program .......... 531 Hazard Warning Flashers ............................ 170 Head Restraints ............................................ 17 Headlamps ......................................... 179, 431 Automatic Headlamp System .................... 181 Bulb Replacement .................................... 430 Daytime Running Lamps .......................... 180 Headlamps (cont.) Electrical System ..................................... 492 Flash-to-Pass ........................................... 173 Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and Parking Lamps ..................................... 432 Halogen Bulbs ......................................... 430 High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 173 On Reminder ........................................... 180 Washer .................................................... 175 Heated Seats ................................................ 11 Heater ......................................................... 186 Heater ......................................................... 189 Highbeam On Light ..................................... 215 Highway Hypnosis ....................................... 341 Hill and Mountain Roads ............................. 342 Hood Checking Things Under ............................ 388 Release ................................................... 388 Horn ............................................................ 170 How to Use This Manual ................................ 4 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............... 26 553 I Ignition Positions ......................................... 113 Infants and Young Children, Restraints .......... 45 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................... 447 Instrument Panel Overview .................................................. 168 Instrument Panel (I/P) Brightness ................................................ 182 Cluster ..................................................... 198 Jump Starting .............................................. 423 Keyless Entry System ................................... 97 Keys ............................................................. 95 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ................................. 440 Lamps Battery Run-Down Protection ................... 185 Dome ....................................................... 182 Dome Lamp Override ............................... 183 554 Lamps (cont.) Electric Power Management ..................... 184 Fog .......................................................... 182 Reading ................................................... 183 LATCH System Child Restraints ......................................... 56 License Plate Lamps ................................... 435 Liftgate/Liftglass ........................................... 106 Liftglass/Liftgate ........................................... 106 Light Airbag Readiness ..................................... 201 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ............. 207 Brake System Warning ............................. 206 Change Engine Oil ................................... 214 Charging System ..................................... 205 Check Gages Warning ............................. 216 Check Gas Cap ....................................... 217 Cruise Control .......................................... 215 Gate Ajar ................................................. 216 Highbeam On .......................................... 215 Low Fuel Warning .................................... 217 Malfunction Indicator ................................ 210 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............ 202 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder .............. 200 Reduced Engine Power ............................ 215 Safety Belt Reminder ............................... 200 Security ................................................... 214 Light (cont.) Service Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ....................................... 216 StabiliTrak® Indicator ................................ 208 StabiliTrak® Service .................................. 207 Tire Pressure ........................................... 209 Lighting Entry ........................................................ 183 Exit .......................................................... 183 Loading Your Vehicle ................................... 349 Locking Rear Axle ....................................... 309 Lockout Protection ....................................... 105 Locks Delayed Locking ...................................... 102 Door ........................................................ 100 Lockout Protection ................................... 105 Power Door ............................................. 101 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ....... 102 Rear Door Security Locks ........................ 105 Loss of Control ........................................... 318 Low Fuel Warning Light ............................... 217 Luggage Carrier .......................................... 161 Lumbar Manual Controls ......................................... 10 Power Controls .......................................... 10 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services .................... 510 At Each Fuel Fill ...................................... 513 At Least Once a Month ............................ 514 At Least Once a Year .............................. 514 Introduction .............................................. 504 Maintenance Footnotes ............................ 511 Maintenance Record ................................ 521 Maintenance Requirements ...................... 504 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ............................... 519 Owner Checks and Services .................... 513 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ....... 517 Scheduled Maintenance ........................... 507 Using ....................................................... 505 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 505 Malfunction Indicator Light ........................... 210 Manual Lumbar Controls ............................... 10 Manual Seats .................................................. 8 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals ................ 12 Message DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222 555 Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass .............................................. 138 Automatic Dimming Rearview with Compass and Temperature Display ....... 140 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar® and Compass ......................... 134 Automatic Dimming Rearview with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ................................................. 136 Manual Rearview Mirror ........................... 133 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...... 133 Outside Convex Mirror ............................. 145 Outside Curb View Assist Mirror ............... 144 Outside Heated Mirrors ............................ 145 Outside Manual Mirrors ............................ 144 Outside Power Mirrors ............................. 144 MP3 ............................................................ 271 MyGMLink.com ............................................ 529 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ............................. 280 New Vehicle Break-In .................................. 112 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ..... 519 556 Odometer .................................................... 199 Odometer, Trip ............................................ 199 Off-Road Driving .......................................... 319 Off-Road Recovery ...................................... 316 Oil Change Engine Oil Light .......................... 214 Engine ..................................................... 394 Pressure Gage ......................................... 213 Oil, Engine Oil Life System ......................... 398 Older Children, Restraints ............................. 42 Online Owner Center ................................... 529 OnStar® System, see OnStar® Manual ........ 145 Other Warning Devices ................................ 170 Outlet Adjustment ........................................ 194 Outlet(s), Accessory Power .......................... 185 Outside Convex Mirror .......................................... 145 Curb View Assist Mirror ........................... 144 Heated Mirrors ......................................... 145 Manual Mirrors ......................................... 144 Power Mirrors .......................................... 144 Overhead Console ....................................... 160 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 513 Owners, Canadian .......................................... 3 P Paint, Damage ............................................ 489 Park (P) Shifting Into ............................................. 127 Shifting Out of ......................................... 129 Parking Brake ....................................................... 126 Over Things That Burn ............................ 130 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ............... 202 Passenger Sensing System ........................... 82 Passing ....................................................... 316 Passlock® .................................................... 111 Power Accessory Outlet(s) .................................. 185 Door Locks .............................................. 101 Electrical System ..................................... 492 Lumbar Controls ........................................ 10 Reduced Engine Light .............................. 215 Retained Accessory (RAP) ....................... 114 Seat ............................................................ 9 Steering Fluid .......................................... 417 Windows .................................................. 108 Pretensioners, Safety Belt ............................. 41 Programmable Automatic Door Locks .......... 102 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ... 25 Radiator Pressure Cap ................................ 408 Radios ........................................................ 236 Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 299 Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 299 Navigation/Radio System, see Navigation Manual ......................... 280 Radio with CD ................................ 238, 248 Radio with Six-Disc CD ............................ 258 Rear Seat Audio ...................................... 295 Setting the Time ...................................... 238 Theft-Deterrent ......................................... 296 Understanding Reception ......................... 298 Reading Lamps ........................................... 183 Rear Axle .................................................... 428 Locking .................................................... 309 Rear Climate Control System ...................... 195 Rear Door Security Locks ........................... 105 Rear Floor Storage Lid ................................ 162 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides .................. 38 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ............................... 295 557 Rear Seat Entertainment System ................. 280 Rear Seat Operation ..................................... 18 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts .............. 35 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper .................... 174 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ................................................. 138 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass and Temperature Display .......... 140 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ............................. 134 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display ..................................................... 136 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...................... 133 Rearview Mirrors ......................................... 133 Reclining Seatbacks ...................................... 14 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants .......... 517 Recreational Vehicle Towing ........................ 355 Reduced Engine Power Light ...................... 215 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ............ 97 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ................................................... 98 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ................................................ 469 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ............ 466 Replacement Bulbs ..................................... 435 558 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ............................. 544 General Motors ........................................ 544 United States Government ....................... 544 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ................. 90 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ......................................... 91 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ................ 114 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts .......................................................... 35 Roadside Assistance Program ................................. 532 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out .............. 348 Routing, Engine Drive Belt .......................... 520 Running the Engine While Parked ............... 132 Safety Belt Safety Belts Passenger Reminder Light ....................... 200 Pretensioners ............................................. 41 Reminder Light ........................................ 200 Care of .................................................... 485 Driver Position ........................................... 26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............ 26 Safety Belts (cont.) Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................ 25 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ............... 38 Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 35 Right Front Passenger Position .................. 35 Safety Belt Extender .................................. 41 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ............. 34 Safety Belts Are for Everyone .................... 20 Safety Warnings and Symbols ......................... 4 Scheduled Maintenance ............................... 507 Seats Head Restraints ......................................... 17 Heated Seats ............................................. 11 Manual ........................................................ 8 Manual Lumbar .......................................... 10 Memory, Mirrors and Pedals ...................... 12 Power Lumbar ........................................... 10 Power Seats ................................................ 9 Rear Seat Operation .................................. 18 Reclining Seatbacks ................................... 14 Secondary Latch System ............................. 475 Securing a Child Restraint Center Rear Seat Position ......................... 66 Rear Outside Seat Position ........................ 63 Right Front Seat Position ........................... 66 Security Light .............................................. 214 Service ........................................................ 380 Accessories and Modiﬁcations .................. 380 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ......................................... 382 California Proposition 65 Warning ............. 381 Doing Your Own Work ............................. 381 Engine Soon Light ................................... 210 Four-Wheel-Drive Warning Light ............... 216 Publications Ordering Information ............. 545 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ......... 88 Setting the Time .......................................... 238 Sheet Metal Damage ................................... 489 Shifting Into Park (P) ................................... 127 Shifting Out of Park (P) ............................... 129 Signals, Turn and Lane-Change .................. 172 Snow Plow .................................................. 354 Spare Tire ................................................... 481 Accessory Inﬂator ..................................... 462 Installing .................................................. 469 Removing ................................................ 466 Storing ..................................................... 478 Speciﬁcations, Capacities ............................ 502 Speedometer ............................................... 199 StabiliTrak® System ..................................... 309 StabiliTrak® Indicator Light ........................... 208 StabiliTrak® Service Light ............................. 207 Starting Your Engine ................................... 114 559 Steering ...................................................... 314 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ................... 297 Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel .......................... 171 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ................... 160 Convenience Net ..................................... 162 Glove Box ................................................ 160 Luggage Carrier ....................................... 161 Overhead Console ................................... 160 Rear Floor Storage Lid ............................ 162 Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow ............... 348 Sun Visors .................................................. 109 Sunroof ....................................................... 164 Suspension ................................................. 360 Tachometer ................................................. 199 Taillamps Turn Signal, and Stoplamps ..................... 432 Theft-Deterrent, Radio ................................. 296 Theft-Deterrent Systems .............................. 110 Content Theft-Deterrent ............................ 110 Passlock® ................................................ 111 Throttle, Adjustable ...................................... 116 Tilt Wheel .................................................... 171 Tire Pressure Light .......................................... 209 Tires ........................................................... 439 Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning ..................... 488 Buying New Tires ..................................... 455 Chains ..................................................... 461 Changing a Flat Tire ................................ 465 Cleaning .................................................. 488 Different Size ........................................... 457 If a Tire Goes Flat ................................... 464 Inﬂation - Tire Pressure ............................ 447 Inﬂator, Accessory .................................... 462 Inspection and Rotation ............................ 453 Installing the Spare Tire ........................... 469 Pressure Monitor System ......................... 448 Removing the Flat Tire ............................. 469 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ......... 466 Secondary Latch System ......................... 475 Spare Tire ................................................ 481 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ..... 478 Tire Sidewall Labeling .............................. 440 Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions ............... 444 Uniform Tire Quality Grading .................... 458 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ........... 459 Wheel Replacement ................................. 460 When It Is Time for New Tires ................. 455 560 Recreational Vehicle ................................. 355 Towing a Trailer ....................................... 362 Your Vehicle ............................................. 354 Vehicle Towing Traction Transmission StabiliTrak® System ................................. 309 Fluid, Automatic ....................................... 401 Transmission Operation, Automatic .............. 118 Trip Odometer ............................................. 199 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ................... 172 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .................... 171 Understanding Radio Reception ................... 298 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ....................... 458 Universal Home Remote System ........ 149, 150 Operation ........................................ 151, 156 Control ..................................................... 306 Damage Warnings ....................................... 5 Loading .................................................... 349 Symbols ...................................................... 5 Vehicle Customization, DIC ......................... 229 Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders ................................................ 538 Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN) .......................................... 491 Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label .............. 491 Ventilation Adjustment .................................. 194 Visors .......................................................... 109 Voltmeter Gage ........................................... 205 561 W Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ......... 197 Warnings DIC Warnings and Messages ................... 222 Hazard Warning Flashers ......................... 170 Other Warning Devices ............................ 170 Safety and Symbols ..................................... 4 Vehicle Damage .......................................... 5 Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance ..................... 459 Different Size ........................................... 457 Replacement ............................................ 460 Where to Put the Restraint ............................ 54 Windows ..................................................... 107 Power ...................................................... 108 Windshield Backglass, and Wiper Blades, Cleaning ............................................... 487 Washer .................................................... 174 Washer Fluid ........................................... 418 Wiper Blade Replacement ........................ 436 Wiper Fuses ............................................ 492 Wipers ..................................................... 173 Windshield, Rear Washer/Wiper ................... 174 Winter Driving ............................................. 344 XM Radio Messages ................................... 277 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ......... 300 Your Vehicle and the Environment ............... 505 562 2007 GMC Envoy and Envoy Denali Owner Manual M Seats and Restraint Systems ....................... 7 Front Seats .............................................. 8 Rear Seats ............................................. 18 Safety Belts ............................................ 20 Child Restraints ...................................... 42 Airbag System ........................................ 71 Restraint System Check ......................... 90 Features and Controls ................................ 93 Keys ....................................................... 95 Doors and Locks .................................. 100 Windows ............................................... 107 Theft-Deterrent Systems ....................... 110 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ..... 112 Mirrors .................................................. 133 OnStar® System ................................... 145 Universal Home Remote System .......... 149 Storage Areas ...................................... 160 Sunroof ................................................ 164 Instrument Panel ....................................... 165 ................... 168 ................................... 186 Instrument Panel Overview Climate Controls Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Driver Information Center (DIC) Audio System(s) .......................................... 197 ............ 218 ................................... 236 Driving Your Vehicle ................................. 301 Your Driving, the Road, and Towing Your Vehicle ..................................... 302 ................................................. 354 Service and Appearance Care .................. 377 ................................................. 380 ...................................................... 382 ......... 388 ............................................. 428 .................................. 428 ............................................ 429 Service Fuel Checking Things Under the Hood Rear Axle Four-Wheel Drive Front Axle Bulb Replacement Windshield Wiper Blade ................................ 430 Replacement ..................................... 436 Tires ..................................................... 439 Appearance Care .................................. 482 Vehicle Identiﬁcation ............................. 491 Electrical System .................................. 492 Capacities and Speciﬁcations ................ 502 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule .............................. 503 .......................... 504 Customer Assistance Information ............. 525 Customer Assistance and Information Reporting Safety Defects ........................................ 526 ...................... 544 Index .......................................................... 547 This manual describes features that may be available in this model, but your vehicle may not have all of them. For example, more than one entertainment system may be offered or your vehicle may have been ordered without a front passenger or rear seats. Keep this manual in the vehicle, so it will be there if it is needed while you are on the road. If the vehicle is sold, leave this manual the vehicle. Canadian Owners A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, GMC, the GMC Truck Emblem and the names ENVOY, and DENALI are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. For vehicles ﬁrst sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for GMC whenever it appears in this manual. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 15863674 A First Printing ©2006 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved. How to Use This Manual Many people read the owner manual from beginning to end when they ﬁrst receive their new vehicle. If this is done, it can help you learn about the features and controls for the vehicle. Pictures and words work together in the owner manual to explain things. Index A good place to quickly locate information about the vehicle is the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. Safety Warnings and Symbols There are a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. {CAUTION: These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you do not, you or others could be hurt. You will also ﬁnd a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Do Not,” “Do Not do this” or “Do Not let this happen.” Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this manual you will ﬁnd these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your vehicle’s warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. There are also warning labels on the vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a speciﬁc component, control, message, gage, or indicator. If you need help ﬁguring out a speciﬁc name of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: (cid:127) Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 (cid:127) Features and Controls in Section 2 (cid:127) (cid:127) Climate Controls in Section 3 (cid:127) Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Section 3 (cid:127) Audio System(s) in Section 3 (cid:127) Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 These are some examples of symbols that may be found on the vehicle: Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Manual Seats ................................................ 8 Power Seats ................................................. 9 Manual Lumbar ........................................... 10 Power Lumbar ............................................. 10 Heated Seats .............................................. 11 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals .............. 12 Reclining Seatbacks .................................... 14 Head Restraints .......................................... 17 Rear Seats .................................................... 18 Rear Seat Operation ................................... 18 Safety Belts .................................................. 20 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ........... 20 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ............................................. 25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ............. 26 Driver Position ............................................. 26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy .............. 34 Right Front Passenger Position ................... 35 Rear Seat Passengers ................................ 35 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ................ 38 Safety Belt Pretensioners ............................ 41 Safety Belt Extender ................................... 41 Child Restraints ............................................ 42 Older Children ............................................. 42 Infants and Young Children ......................... 45 Child Restraint Systems .............................. 49 Where to Put the Restraint .......................... 54 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) .................................... 56 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position ...................... 63 Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position ....................... 66 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position ......................... 66 Airbag System .............................................. 71 Where Are the Airbags? .............................. 75 When Should an Airbag Inﬂate? .................. 77 What Makes an Airbag Inﬂate? ................... 79 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ................... 80 What Will You See After an Airbag Inﬂates? ........................................ 80 Passenger Sensing System ......................... 82 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...... 88 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle .......................... 89 Restraint System Check ............................... 90 Checking the Restraint Systems .................. 90 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ........................................... 91 Front Seats Manual Seats {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. Lift the bar located under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place. Power Seats If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats. (cid:127) Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the horizontal control up or down. (cid:127) Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the entire horizontal control up or down. If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to operate them is located behind the power seat control on the outboard side of the seats. See “Power Reclining Seatbacks” under Reclining Seatbacks on page 14. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: (cid:127) Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the horizontal control forward or rearward. (cid:127) Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the horizontal control up or down. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, there is a knob located on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Power Lumbar Your vehicle may have power lumbar on the driver’s and front passenger’s seats. The seatback lumbar support can be adjusted by moving the control located on the outboard side of the seat cushions. Turn the top of the knob toward the front of the vehicle to increase lumbar support. Turn the top of the knob toward the rear of the vehicle to decrease lumbar support. To increase or decrease support, hold the control forward or rearward. Keep in mind that as your seating position changes, as it may during long trips, so should the position of your lumbar support. Adjust the seat as needed. 10 Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons used to control this feature are located on the front door armrests. The engine must be running for the heated seat feature to work. To heat the entire seat, press the horizontal button with the heated seat and seatback symbol. Press the button to cycle through the temperature settings of high, medium, and low and to turn the heated seat off. The indicator lights above the button will come on to designate the level of heat selected: three for high, two for medium, and one for low. The low setting warms the seatback and seat cushion until the seat temperature is near body temperature. The medium and high settings heat the seatback and seat cushion to a slightly higher temperature. You will be able to feel heat in about two minutes. To heat only the seatback, press the vertical button with the heated seatback symbol. An indicator light on the button will come on to designate that only the seatback is being heated. Additional presses will cycle through the heat levels for the seatback only. The feature will shut off automatically when the ignition is turned off. 11 Memory Seat, Mirrors, and Pedals If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seating position, both outside mirror positions, and the adjustable pedals, if equipped. The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. Adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner and lumbar, both of the outside mirrors, and the adjustable pedals, if equipped, to the desired position. See Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 116 for more information. (cid:127) (cid:127) 12 2. Press and hold the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To recall the memory settings, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press and release button 1 or 2 while the vehicle is in PARK (P). A single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. If programmed to do so through the Driver Information Center (DIC), pressing the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter will recall the preset driver’s memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals position. The numbers on the back of the transmitters, 1 or 2, correspond to the numbers on the memory controls. If programmed to do so through the DIC, placing the key in the ignition will recall the driver’s memory seat, mirrors, and adjustable pedals positions. See “Seat Recall” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 229 for more information. To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. Easy Exit Seat The control for the easy exit seat function is located on the driver’s door below the memory buttons 1 and 2. The easy exit seat button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exiting or entering the vehicle. The mirrors, power lumbar, recline, and adjustable pedals, if equipped, positions will not be stored or recalled when using the easy exit seat function. The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers. To store the easy exit seat position, do the following: 1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button of the memory control for less than three seconds. The seat will move to the stored memory position. 2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the easy exit seat button for more than three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To recall the easy exit seat position, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press the easy exit seat button on the memory control while the vehicle is in PARK (P). The seat will move to the stored exit position. (cid:127) Or, if the easy exit seat feature is activated in the Driver Information Center (DIC), removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Customization on page 229 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC. If an easy exit seat position has not been stored, the default position is all the way rearward. 13 Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks If the seats have manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is located on the outboard side of the seats(s). {CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving. {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 14 To recline the seatback, do the following: 1. Lift the recline lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright position, do the following: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback will return to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks If your seats have power reclining seatbacks, use the vertical power seat control located on the outboard side of the seat(s). (cid:127) To recline the seatback, press the control toward the rear of the vehicle. (cid:127) To raise the seatback, press the control toward the front of the vehicle. 15 {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. Do not have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. 16 Head Restraints Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant’s head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. 17 Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Your vehicle has ﬂip and fold second row seats which provide additional cargo space. To ﬂip and fold the seat(s), do the following: Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Lift the lever, located on the outboard side of the seatback, and fold the seatback forward. The head restraint will automatically fold out of the way as the seatback is folded down. 1. Pull up on the loop located where the seat cushion meets the seatback and ﬂip the seat cushion forward. 18 To return the seat(s) to the original position, do the following: {CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked. 1. Lift the seatback until it locks into the upright position. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2. Return the head restraints to the upright position by reaching behind the seat and pulling it forward until it locks into place. Push and pull on the head restraint to make sure that it is locked. 3. Flip the seat cushion back into place. 19 Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts. {CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or she cannot wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you are not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. 20 {CAUTION: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and your passengers to buckle your safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 200 and Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light on page 200. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here is why: They work. You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot! 21 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. Put someone on it. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels. 22 Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider does not stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... 23 or the instrument panel... 24 or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in an accident — even one that is not your fault — you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone. Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I am wearing a safety belt? A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted. Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts? A: Airbags are in many vehicles today and will be in most of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Every airbag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you are in a vehicle that has airbags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions. 25 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 42 or Infants and Young Children on page 45. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you will want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We will start with the driver position. Driver Position Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here is how to wear it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see how, see “Seats” in the Index. 3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. 26 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 41. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder belt. It may be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through the latch plate to fully tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. 27 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. 28 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 29 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your lap belt is too loose. In a crash, you could slide under the lap belt and apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. A: The lap belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much protection this way. 30 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 31 {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which are not as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all times. 32 Q: What is wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would not have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to ﬁx it. A: The belt is twisted across the body. 33 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 34 A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to wear the right front passenger’s safety belt properly, see Driver Position on page 26. The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt — except for one thing. If you ever pull the shoulder portion of the belt out all the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. 35 Lap-Shoulder Belt All rear seat positions have lap-shoulder belts. Here is how to wear one properly. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 41. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. 2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. 36 3. To make the lap part tight, pull up on the shoulder part. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should ﬁt against your body. 37 The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. And you would be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Here is how to install the comfort guide to the shoulder belt: 1. Slide the guide off of its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. 38 2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide. 3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies ﬂat. The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top. 39 {CAUTION: A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 40 4. Buckle, position, and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 35. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that you can take them out of the guide. Slide the guide back onto its storage clip located between the interior body and the seatback. Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for the driver and right front passenger. Although you cannot see them, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They help tighten the safety belts in a moderate to severe frontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehicle has side impact rollover airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event. Pretensioners work only once. If they activate in a crash, you will need to get new ones, and probably other new parts for your safety belt system. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash on page 91. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to ﬁt. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. 41 Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should ﬁt snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. According to accident statistics, children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating positions. In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strike other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. 42 Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: If the child is sitting in a seat next to a window, move the child toward the center of the vehicle. Also see Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides on page 38. If the child is sitting in the center rear seat passenger position, move the child toward the safety belt buckle. In either case, be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide. 43 {CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can not properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be crushed together and seriously injured. A belt must be used by only one person at a time. {CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’s force would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash. 44 Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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