2005 Hummer H2 Owners Manual

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Raising the Midgate To raise the midgate, do the following: 1. Fold the auxiliary panel back into the exterior of the midgate. The panel should snap loudly back into position which means it is secure. 2. Reverse the steps for lowering the midgate listed previously. The midgate must be fully latched on both sides before the window can be raised. 3. Press the top part of the midgate window switch to express-up the window. To stop the window, press the switch a second time. 2-15 Tailgate (SUT) Before you can open the tailgate, you must ﬁrst move the spare tire carrier out of the way. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Lift the latch located on the left side of the tire carrier to release it. {CAUTION: Make sure the tire and carrier are secure. Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle. 2-16 2. Swing the tire carrier to the side. 3. Open the tailgate by lifting the release handle while pulling the tailgate toward you. To close the tailgate, do the following: 1. Swing the tailgate up until it latches ﬁrmly into place. 2. Move the spare tire carrier back into place until it latches. 3. Pull on the spare tire carrier to make sure it is ﬁrmly latched. 2-17 Windows {CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. They can be overcome by the extreme heat and suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. 2-18 Power Windows A power window switch is located on the armrest of each side door. The switches operate while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26. The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the passenger’s windows. Press the front of the switch to the ﬁrst position to lower the window to the desired level. Pull up the front of the switch to raise the window. Express-Down Windows The driver’s and front passenger’s window switches have an express-down feature which allows the window to be lowered fully without continuously pressing the switch. Press the front of the window switch down all the way and release. Express-down can be interrupted at any time by pulling up the front of the switch. Window Lockout o: Press the lockout button to prevent passengers from operating their windows. The lockout button is located near the power window switches on the driver’s door. A light in the lockout button will come on to show that lockout has been activated. Press the lockout button again to return to normal operation. 2-19 Global Window Feature The global window up and express-down buttons are located on the driver’s door. This feature allows all side windows and midgate window, if equipped, to be opened or closed at the same time. q: Press the express-down button to lower all side windows and midgate window, if equipped, without stopping. Express-down will operate while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26. 2-20 If the key is out of the ignition, express-down will only activate while the driver’s door is open and the content theft-deterrent system is disabled. To stop the express-down, press the up button. Pressing the global express-down button also activates the power midgate latch release buttons, if equipped. See”Lowering the Midgate” under Midgate (SUT) on page 2-14 n: Press the up button to raise all windows. The midgate window, if equipped, will express-up while the side windows will go up a small amount at a time. Press and hold the up button to raise the four side windows all the way. The up button operates while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active. Midgate Window If your vehicle has a midgate, the switch to operate the window is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. K: Press the bottom of the switch to express-down the window. Press the top of the switch to express-up the window. Press the top or bottom of the switch a second time to stop the window. The window switch will operate while the ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-26. The window can also be operated using the global window buttons. See “Global Window Feature” previously. {CAUTION: If express override is activated, the midgate window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the midgate window path. Midgate Window Express Override Mode If window movement is stopped, either by an obstruction or weather conditions such as severe icing, auto-reversal to a partially open position will occur. The midgate window function will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed. If you override this function and activate express override mode, window express functions are disabled. In this mode, the window can only be operated manually by pressing and holding the midgate window switch or the global window button within two seconds after the midgate window has stopped at a partially open position. The express override mode can only be activated immediately following a window auto-reversal. Midgate Window Error/Jog Mode If the midgate window has detected abnormal operating conditions which may lead to system damage or malfunction, the midgate window will automatically go into Error/Jog mode. In this mode, window express functions are disabled and the window can only be operated manually by pressing the midgate window switch or the global window button. The window will move slightly and stop. Press and hold the window switch or global window button to continue to close the window a small amount at a time. 2-21 Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle is equipped with a content theft-deterrent alarm system. With this system, the security light in the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash as you open the door if your ignition is off. To Exit Error/Jog Mode 1. Ensure normal midgate window operating conditions have been resumed. 2. Press and hold the midgate window down switch approximately one second to engage window express-down. 3. Release the window down switch and allow the window to fully open. Do not activate any window function switches once glass movement has been initiated. 4. Press the midgate glass up switch and visually conﬁrm that the express-up has been accomplished. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them out to help block glare at the front and side windows. Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors Pull the sunvisor down and lift the mirror cover to turn on the lamps. 2-22 This light reminds you to activate the theft-deterrent system. Here’s how to do it: 1. Open the door. 2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter. The security light should come on and stay on. 3. Close all doors. The security light should go off after about 30 seconds. The alarm is not armed until the security light goes off. If a locked door is opened without the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the alarm will go off. The headlamps and parking lamps will ﬂash for two minutes, and the horn will sound for 30 seconds, then will turn off to save the battery power. You can choose different feedback options for the alarm. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43. Remember, the theft-deterrent system won’t activate if you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door lock. It activates only if you use a power door lock switch with the door open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. You should also remember that you can start your vehicle with the correct ignition key if the alarm has been set off. Here’s how to avoid setting off the alarm by accident: If you don’t want to activate the theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be locked with the door key after the doors are closed. (cid:127) Always unlock a door with a key, or use the remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking a door any other way will set off the alarm. If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any door with the key. You can also turn off the alarm by pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry transmitter. The alarm won’t stop if you try to unlock a door any other way. Testing the Alarm The alarm can be tested by following these steps: 1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s window and open the driver’s door. 2. Activate the system by locking the doors with the power door lock switch while the door is open, or with the remote keyless entry transmitter. 3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait for the security light to go out. 4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the door with the manual door lock and open the door. This should set off the alarm. 2-23 (cid:127) While the alarm is set, the power door unlock switch is not operational. If the alarm does not sound when it should but the headlamps ﬂash, check to see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse, see Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-107. If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do not ﬂash, the vehicle should be serviced by your dealer. Passlock® Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock® theft-deterrent system. Passlock® is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock® enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled and the vehicle will not start. During normal operation, the security light will turn off approximately ﬁve seconds after the key is turned to RUN. If the engine stalls and the security light ﬂashes, wait about 10 minutes until the light stops ﬂashing before trying to restart the engine. Remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts. If the engine does not start after three tries, the vehicle needs service. If the engine is running and the security light comes on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock® system is not working properly and must be serviced by your dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by Passlock® at this time. You may also want to check the fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-107. See your dealer for service. In an emergency, call the Roadside Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-6. 2-24 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: (cid:127) Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). (cid:127) Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow — for the ﬁrst 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. (cid:127) Avoid making hard stops for the ﬁrst 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. (cid:127) Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-68 for more information. Ignition Positions Use the key to turn the ignition switch to four different positions. A (LOCK): This position locks the ignition and transmission. It is a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned to LOCK. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with your hand. Make sure the key is in all the way. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service. 2-25 B (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Notice: Lengthy operation of features such as the radio in the accessory ignition position may drain the battery and prevent your vehicle from starting. Do not operate your vehicle in the accessory ignition position for a long period of time. C (RUN): This is the position for driving. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) The Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature will allow certain features on your vehicle to continue to work for up to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned to LOCK or until one of the doors is opened. Starting Your Engine Your vehicle is equipped with Starter Motor Control. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects the electrical system. This feature may cause the engine to crank even after the ignition key is not in START. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start in any other position — that is a safety feature. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Do not try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine gets warm. Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will disengage the starter motor, cause your battery to be drained much sooner, and add excessive heat that can damage your starter motor. Try not to hold the key in START for longer than 15 seconds and wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If it does not start within 10 seconds, push the accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor, while you hold the ignition key in START. When the engine starts, let go of the key and let up on the accelerator pedal. Wait about 15 seconds between each try. 2-26 When starting your engine in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), do this: 1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to START and hold it there up to 15 seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key. 2. If your engine still will not start, or starts but then stops, it could be ﬂooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the ﬂoor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. If the vehicle starts brieﬂy but then stops again, do the same thing, but this time keep the pedal down for ﬁve or six seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Engine Coolant Heater Your vehicle may be equipped with an engine coolant heater. In very cold weather, 0°F (−18°C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You will get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. At temperatures above 32°F (0°C), use of the coolant heater is not required. Your vehicle may also have an internal thermostat in the plug end of the cord. This will prevent operation of the engine coolant heater when the temperature is at or above 0°F (-18°C) as noted on the cord. 2-27 To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Locate the electrical cord near the front recovery loop on the driver’s side of the vehicle. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. {CAUTION: Plugging the cord into an ungrounded outlet could cause an electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a ﬁre. You could be seriously injured. Plug the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you do not, it could be damaged. 2-28 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact your dealer in the area where you will be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area. Automatic Transmission Operation Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission and features an electronic shift position indicator located within the instrument panel cluster. There are several different positions for your shift lever. PARK (P): This position locks your drive wheels. It is the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move easily. {CAUTION: {CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-37. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-68. Your vehicle will be free to roll — even if your shift lever is in PARK (P) — if your transfer case is in NEUTRAL. So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-37. REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is stopped. To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on page 4-52. 2-29 NEUTRAL (N): In this position, your engine does not connect with the drive wheels. To restart when you are already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. {CAUTION: Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. Unless your foot is ﬁrmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit people or objects. Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed. Notice: Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine running at high speed may damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting your vehicle. DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you are: (cid:127) Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. (cid:127) Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. You will shift down to the next gear and have more power. DRIVE (D) can be used when towing a trailer, carrying a heavy load, driving on steep hills or for off-road driving. You may want to shift the transmission to THIRD (3) or, if necessary, a lower gear selection if the transmission shifts too often. THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however it offers more power and lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). 2-30 Tow/Haul Mode Your vehicle is equipped with a tow/haul mode. The button is located on the instrument panel to the right of the steering wheel. You can use this feature to assist when towing or hauling a heavy load. See “Tow/Haul Mode” under Towing a Trailer on page 4-68 for more information. SECOND (2): This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use SECOND (2) on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on. If you manually select SECOND (2), the transmission will drive in second gear. You may use this feature for reducing the speed of the rear wheels when you are trying to start your vehicle from a stop on slippery road surfaces. Once the vehicle is moving, shift into DRIVE (D). FIRST (1): This position gives you even more power, but lower fuel economy than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the shift lever is put in FIRST (1) while the vehicle is moving forward, the transmission will not shift into ﬁrst gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough. Notice: Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in one place on a hill using only the accelerator pedal may damage the transmission. If you are stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place. On cold days, approximately 32°F (0°C) or colder, your transmission is designed to shift differently until the engine reaches normal operating temperature. This is intended to improve heater performance. 2-31 All-Wheel Drive All-wheel drive sends your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To get the most out of all-wheel drive, you must be familiar with its operation. Notice: Driving on pavement in 4HI Lock or 4LO Lock for extended periods may cause premature wear on your vehicle’s powertrain and tires. Do not drive in 4HI Lock or 4LO Lock on pavement for extended periods. Transfer Case Buttons The transfer case buttons are located to the right of the instrument panel cluster. Use these switches to shift into and out of the different all-wheel drive modes. You can choose between four modes: G (4HI): This setting is used for driving in most street and highway situations. You can also use this setting for light or variable off-road conditions. H (4HI Lock): Use this mode when you need extra traction in most off-road situations such as sand, mud, snow or level, rocky trails. I(4LO Lock): This mode delivers extra torque to all four wheels and is used for extreme off-road conditions. You might choose 4LO Lock if you are driving off-road, deep sand, mud, or snow and climbing or descending steep hills. When in this mode you can also choose to lock the rear axle for additional traction in extreme off-road situations. See Locking Rear Axle on page 4-10. Notice: Operating your vehicle in 4LO Lock above 50 mph (80 km/h) for any extended period of time could cause damage to the transfer case. Do not operate your vehicle in 4LO Lock above 50 mph (80 km/h) for extended periods. 2-32 If the SERVICE 4WD message stays on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. See “Service 4WD message” under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43. Shifting into 4HI or 4HI Lock With the vehicle traveling less than 40 mph (64 km/h), press and release the 4HI or 4HI Lock button. The indicator light will ﬂash while shifting. It will remain lit when the shift is complete. It may be necessary to drive backwards for a short distance of 25 feet (7.5 m) to get the lock feature to disengage. {CAUTION: Shifting the transfer case to NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P). You or someone else could be seriously injured. Be sure to set the parking brake before placing the transfer case in NEUTRAL. See Parking Brake on page 2-36. N (NEUTRAL): Shift the vehicle’s transfer case to NEUTRAL only when towing your vehicle. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-64 or Towing Your Vehicle on page 4-64 for more information. Indicator lights in the buttons show which mode you are in. The indicator lights will come on brieﬂy when you turn on the ignition and one will stay on. If the lights do not come on, you should take your vehicle to your dealer for service. An indicator light will ﬂash while shifting the transfer case. It will remain illuminated when the shift is complete. If for some reason the transfer case cannot make a requested shift, it will return to the last chosen setting. 2-33 Shifting into 4LO Lock To shift into 4LO Lock, the ignition must be in RUN and the vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). The preferred method for shifting into 4LO is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4LO Lock button. You must wait for the 4LO Lock indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain lit before shifting your transmission in gear. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the indicator light stops ﬂashing could cause damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the indicator light stops ﬂashing before putting the transmission back in gear. It is normal for your vehicle to have engagement noise and bump when shifting between 4LO and 4HI ranges or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the 4LO Lock button is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4LO Lock indicator light will ﬂash for 15 seconds and not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). After 15 seconds the transfer case will return to the setting last chosen. Shifting Out of 4LO Lock To shift from 4LO Lock to 4HI or 4HI Lock, your vehicle must be stopped or moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N) and the ignition in RUN. The preferred method for shifting out of 4LO Lock is to have your vehicle moving 1 to 2 mph (1.6 to 3.2 km/h). Press and release the 4HI or 4HI Lock button. You must wait for the 4HI or 4HI Lock indicator light to stop ﬂashing and remain lit before shifting your transmission into gear. It is normal for your vehicle to have engagement noise and bump when shifting between 4LO and 4HI ranges or from NEUTRAL with the engine running. If the 4HI or 4HI Lock button is pressed when your vehicle is in gear and/or moving, the 4HI or 4HI Lock indicator light will ﬂash for 15 seconds but will not complete the shift unless your vehicle is moving less than 2 mph (3.2 km/h) and the transmission is in NEUTRAL (N). Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the indicator light stops ﬂashing could cause damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the indicator light stops ﬂashing before putting the transmission back in gear. 2-34 Shifting into NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL, do the following: 1. Make sure the vehicle is parked so that it will not roll. 2. Set the parking brake. 3. Start the vehicle or turn the ignition to RUN. 4. Connect the vehicle to the towing vehicle. 5. Put the transmission in NEUTRAL (N). 6. Shift the transfer case to 4HI. 7. Simultaneously press and hold the 4HI and 4LO Lock buttons for 10 seconds. The red NEUTRAL light will come on when the transfer case shift to NEUTRAL is complete. 8. Turn the ignition to LOCK. 9. Place the transmission shift lever in PARK (P). 10. Release the parking brake prior to towing. Shifting Out of NEUTRAL To shift the transfer case out of NEUTRAL, do the following: 1. Set the parking brake and apply the regular brake pedal. 2. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N) and turn the ignition to RUN with the engine off. 3. Press the button for the desired transfer case shift position (4HI, 4HI Lock or 4LO Lock). 4. After the transfer case has shifted out of NEUTRAL the red light will go out. 5. You may start the engine and shift the transmission to the desired position. Notice: Shifting the transmission into gear before the indicator light stops ﬂashing could cause damage to the transfer case. Always wait until the indicator light stops ﬂashing before putting the transmission back in gear. 2-35 Parking Brake To set the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. A chime will activate and the warning light will ﬂash when the parking brake is applied and the vehicle is moving at least 3 mph (5 km/h) for at least three seconds. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down. Pull the bottom edge of the lever, located above the parking brake pedal, with the parking brake symbol, to release the parking brake. If the ignition is on when the parking brake is released, the brake system warning light will go off. Notice: Driving with the parking brake on can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is off before driving. If you are towing a trailer and are parking on any hill, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-68. 2-36 Shifting Into Park (P) {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, use the steps that follow. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-68. 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by pressing and holding the button on the end of the shift lever and moving the lever forward as far as it will go. 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can leave your vehicle with the ignition key in your hand, your vehicle is in PARK (P). Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch ﬁre. You or others could be injured. Do not leave your vehicle with the engine running. If you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and the parking brake is ﬁrmly set before you leave it. After you move the shift lever into PARK (P), hold the regular brake pedal down. Then, see if you can move the shift lever away from PARK (P) without ﬁrst pulling it toward you. If you can, it means that the shift lever was not fully locked into PARK (P). 2-37 Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift your vehicle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may ﬁnd it difficult to pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called torque lock. To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver’s seat. To ﬁnd out how, see Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-37. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P). Shifting Out of Park (P) Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control system. You have to fully apply the regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is in RUN. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-28. 2-38 Parking Over Things That Burn {CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn. Engine Exhaust {CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: (cid:127) Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. (cid:127) Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged in a collision. CAUTION: (Continued) (cid:127) Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. (cid:127) Repairs were not done correctly. (cid:127) Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modiﬁed improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: (cid:127) Drive it only with all the windows down to blow out any CO; and (cid:127) Have your vehicle ﬁxed immediately. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-39 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake ﬁrmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to know. {CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate control system off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle. See the earlier caution under Engine Exhaust on page 2-39. Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the climate control fan is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust — with CO — can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. See Winter Driving on page 4-48. 2-40 {CAUTION: All-wheel drive vehicles with the transfer case in NEUTRAL will allow the vehicle to roll, even if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear — not in NEUTRAL. Always set your parking brake. Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle will not move. See Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-37. If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page 4-68. Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar®, Compass and Temperature Display For information on the OnStar® system see OnStar® System on page 2-48 or consult the OnStar® manual. The automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror includes a compass reading and outside temperature display in the upper right corner of the mirror. The dual display can be turned on or off by pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button. Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Press the TEMP button once brieﬂy to toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks F and C. Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. After about four seconds of inactivity, the display will stop blinking and display the last selection made. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time (30 minutes), see your GM dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press and hold the TEMP button for about eight seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will turn on or off to show when the automatic dimming feature is activated. Once the mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted. 2-41 Compass Operation Press the COMP button brieﬂy to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for about two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. (cid:127) After about ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, a magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the COMP button for about eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at ﬁve mph (8 km/h) or less until a direction is displayed. Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. 2-42 (cid:127) (cid:127) To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for ﬁve seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. Cleaning the Mirror Use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display The automatic dimming mirror dims to the proper level to minimize glare from lights behind you after dark. The mirror includes a compass reading and outside temperature display in the upper right corner of the mirror. The dual display can be turned on or off by pressing either the TEMP or the COMP button. 2-43 Temperature Display The temperature can be displayed by pressing the TEMP button. Press the TEMP button once brieﬂy to toggle the temperature reading on and off. To alternate the temperature reading between Fahrenheit and Celsius, press and hold the TEMP button for approximately four seconds until the display blinks F and C. Press and release the TEMP button to toggle between the Fahrenheit and Celsius readings. After about four seconds of inactivity, the display will stop blinking and display the last selection made. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period of time (30 minutes), see your GM dealer. Under certain circumstances, a delay in updating the temperature is normal. Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation Press and hold the TEMP button for about eight seconds to turn the automatic dimming feature on or off. The indicator light to the right of the TEMP button will turn on or off to show when the automatic dimming feature is activated. Once the mirror is turned off, it will remain off until it is turned back on, or until the vehicle is restarted. Compass Operation Press the COMP button brieﬂy to turn the compass on or off. When the ignition and the compass feature are on, the compass will show two character boxes for about two seconds. After two seconds, the mirror will display the compass heading. Compass Calibration The compass may need calibration if one of the following occurs: If CAL is displayed while driving in the vehicle. (cid:127) After about ﬁve seconds, the display does not show a compass heading (N for North, for example), there may be a strong magnetic ﬁeld interfering with the compass. Such interference may be caused by a magnetic antenna mount, a magnetic note pad holder, or a similar magnetic item. The compass does not display the correct heading and the compass zone variance is set correctly. 2-44 (cid:127) (cid:127) In order to calibrate, CAL must be displayed in the mirror compass windows. If CAL is not displayed, push the COMP button for about eight seconds or until CAL is displayed. The compass can be calibrated by driving the vehicle in circles at ﬁve mph (8 km/h) or less until a direction is displayed. Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference between earth’s magnetic north and true geographic north. If not adjusted to account for compass variance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leaving the factory. It will be necessary to adjust the compass to compensate for compass variance if the vehicle is outside zone eight. Under certain circumstances, as during a long distance cross-country trip, it will be necessary to adjust for compass variance. To adjust for compass variance, do the following: 1. Find your current location and variance zone number on the zone map. 2. Press and hold the COMP button for ﬁve seconds until a zone number appears in the display. 3. Press the COMP button on the bottom of the mirror until the new zone number appears in the display. After you stop pressing the button, the display will show a compass direction within a few seconds. 2-45 Cleaning the Mirror Use a paper towel or similar material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror. Outside Power Mirrors The controls are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the upper selector switch to the left or right to choose the mirror to be adjusted, then press the dots, located below the selector switch on the four-way control pad, to adjust the direction of each mirror. The mirrors may also include a memory function which works in conjunction with the memory seats. See Memory Seat on page 2-63 for more information. 2-46 Power Folding Mirrors To fold or unfold the mirrors, move the selector switch, located above the mirror control, to the middle position. The mirror control will illuminate. Press the right or left side of the mirror control to fold or unfold the mirrors. The mirror will adjust as it folds in and will reposition itself once it is unfolded. If the mirrors are accidentally folded/unfolded manually, they may shake or ﬂutter at normal driving speeds and may not stay in the unfolded position. If this happens, the mirrors need to be reset. See “Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors” next. Resetting the Power Folding Mirrors The power folding mirrors will need to be reset if: They are accidently manually folded/unfolded. The mirrors will not stay in the unfolded position. The mirrors shake and ﬂutter at normal driving speeds. To reset the power folding mirrors, fold and unfold them at least three times using the mirror controls. This will reset them to their normal detent position. (cid:127) (cid:127) (cid:127) Outside Convex Mirror Outside Heated Mirrors {CAUTION: A convex mirror can make things (like other vehicles) look farther away than they really are. If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. The passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver’s seat. It makes things in the mirror appear farther away than they really are. If the vehicle has heated mirrors, the button to turn this function on or off is located on the climate control panel. Press this button to warm the driver’s and passenger’s outside rearview mirrors to help clear them of ice, snow, and condensation. If the vehicle has a rear window defogger, the heated mirrors will come on when this button is pressed. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-19 for more information. 2-47 Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror with Curb View Assist If the vehicle has this feature, the driver’s outside mirror adjusts for the glare of the headlamps behind you. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass and Temperature Display on page 2-43. The vehicle’s outside mirrors can also perform a curb view assist mirror function. This causes the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror to tilt to a preselected position when the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). This feature may be useful in viewing the curb when parallel parking. When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R) and a short delay has occurred, the passenger’s and/or driver’s mirror will return to its original position. To change the preselected tilt position, adjust the mirrors to the desired position while the vehicle is in REVERSE (R). When the vehicle is shifted out of REVERSE (R), this new position is saved in memory as the tilt position. This feature can be enabled/disabled through the Driver Information Center. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43 for more information. OnStar® System OnStar® uses global positioning system (GPS) satellite technology, wireless communications, and call centers to provide you with a wide range of safety, security, information, and convenience services. A complete OnStar® user’s guide and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are included in the vehicle’s glove box literature. For more information, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. Contact OnStar® at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or press the OnStar® button to speak to an OnStar® advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Terms and conditions of the Subscription Service Agreement can be found at www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com. OnStar® Services The Safe and Sound Plan is included on new vehicles for the ﬁrst year. You can upgrade to the Directions and Connections Plan or extend the OnStar® service plan that best meets your needs. For more information, press the OnStar® button to speak to an advisor. 2-48 Safe and Sound Plan (cid:127) Automatic Notiﬁcation of Airbag Deployment (cid:127) Emergency Services (cid:127) Roadside Assistance (cid:127) Stolen Vehicle Tracking (cid:127) AccidentAssist (cid:127) Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert (cid:127) Remote Diagnostics (cid:127) Online Concierge Directions and Connections Plan (cid:127) All Safe and Sound Plan Services (cid:127) Driving Directions (cid:127) RideAssist Information and Convenience Services OnStar® Personal Calling As an OnStar® subscriber, the Personal Calling capability is a hands-free wireless phone that’ is integrated into the vehicle. Calls can be placed nationwide using simple voice commands with no additional contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ﬁnd out more about OnStar® Personal Calling, refer to the OnStar® user’s guide in the vehicle’s glove box, visit www.onstar.com or www.onstarcanada.com; or speak to an OnStar® advisor by pressing the OnStar® button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827). OnStar® Virtual Advisor Virtual Advisor is a feature of OnStar® Personal Calling that uses minutes to access up-to-date weather and traffic reports for your area, news and sports updates, stock quotes, entertainment, and more. You are also able to listen and reply to E-mail through the vehicle’s audio system. Customize your information proﬁle at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar® user’s guide for more information. 2-49 (cid:127) OnStar® Steering Wheel Controls A steering wheel control can be used to interact with the OnStar® system. HomeLink® Transmitter Press the control with this symbol on the steering wheel to place an OnStar® call or make a phone call. Press the control to dial menu choices when calling into voice mail systems, or to dial directory numbers. Press the control, say the number (s), then say “dial”. 2-50 HomeLink® a combined universal transmitter and receiver, provides a way to replace up to three hand-held transmitters used to activate devices such as gate operators, garage door openers, entry door locks, security systems and home lighting. Additional HomeLink® information can be found on the internet at www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes and modiﬁcations to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Programming the HomeLink® Transmitter Do not use the HomeLink® Transmitter with any garage door opener that does not have the “stop and reverse” feature. This includes any garage door opener model manufactured before April 1, 1982. If you have a newer garage door opener with rolling codes, please be sure to follow steps 6 through 8 to complete the programming of your HomeLink® Transmitter. Read the instructions completely before attempting to program the HomeLink® Transmitter. Because of the steps involved, it may be helpful to have another person available to assist you in programming the transmitter. Keep the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as for future HomeLink® programming. It is also recommended that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed HomeLink® buttons should be erased for security purposes. Refer to “Erasing HomeLink® Buttons” or, for assistance, contact HomeLink® on the internet at: www.homelink.com or by calling 1-800-355-3515. Be sure that people and objects are clear of the garage door or gate operator you are programming. When programming a garage door, it is advised to park outside of the garage. It is recommended that a new battery be installed in your hand-held transmitter for quicker and more accurate transmission of the radio frequency. Programming HomeLink® Your vehicle’s engine should be turned off while programming the transmitter. Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons, releasing only when the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons for longer than 30 seconds and do not repeat this step to program a second and/or third transmitter to the remaining two HomeLink® buttons. 2. Position the end of your hand-held transmitter about 1 to 3 inches (3 to 8 cm) away from the HomeLink® buttons while keeping the indicator light in view. 2-51 6. Locate in the garage, the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit). Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button. This can usually be found where the hanging antenna wire is attached to the motor-head unit. 7. Firmly press and release the “Learn” or “Smart” button. The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. You will have 30 seconds to start Step 8. 8. Return to the vehicle. Firmly press and hold the programmed HomeLink® button for two seconds, then release. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence a second time, and depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code device), repeat this sequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink® should now activate your rolling-code equipped device. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 of “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1. 3. Simultaneously press and hold both the desired button on HomeLink® and the hand-held transmitter button. Do not release the buttons until Step 4 has been completed. Some entry gates and garage door openers may require you to substitute Step 3 with the procedure noted in “Gate Operator and Canadian Programming” later in this section. 4. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly after HomeLink® successfully receives the frequency signal from the hand-held transmitter. Release both buttons. 5. Press and hold the newly-trained HomeLink® button and observe the indicator light. If the indicator light stays on constantly, programming is complete and your device should activate when the HomeLink® button is pressed and released. To program the remaining two HomeLink® buttons, begin with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®.” Do not repeat Step 1 as this will erase all of the programmed channels. If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a constant light, continue with Steps 6 through 8 following to complete the programming of a rolling-code equipped device (most commonly, a garage door opener). 2-52 Gate Operator and Canadian Programming Canadian radio-frequency laws require transmitter signals to “time out” or quit after several seconds of transmission. This may not be long enough for HomeLink® to pick up the signal during programming. Similarly, some U.S. gate operators are manufactured to “time out” in the same manner. If you live in Canada, or you are having difficulty programming a gate operator by using the “Programming HomeLink®” procedures (regardless of where you live), replace Step 3 under “Programming HomeLink®” with the following: Continue to press and hold the HomeLink® button while you press and release every two seconds (cycle) your hand-held transmitter until the frequency signal has been successfully accepted by HomeLink®. The indicator light will ﬂash slowly at ﬁrst and then rapidly. Proceed with Step 4 under “Programming HomeLink®” to complete. Using HomeLink® Press and hold the appropriate HomeLink® button for at least half of a second. The indicator light will come on while the signal is being transmitted. Erasing HomeLink® Buttons To erase programming from the three buttons do the following: 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to ﬂash, after 20 seconds. Do not hold the two outside buttons for longer than 30 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. HomeLink® is now in the train (learning) mode and can be programmed at any time beginning with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®” shown earlier in this section. Individual buttons can not be erased, but they can be reprogrammed. See “Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button” following this section. 2-53 Reprogramming a Single HomeLink® Button To program a device to HomeLink® using a HomeLink® button previously trained, follow these steps: 1. Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to ﬂash after 20 seconds. While still holding the HomeLink® button, proceed with Step 2 under “Programming HomeLink®” shown earlier in this section. Storage Areas Glove Box Open the glove box by pulling the bottom of the handle upward. Close the glove box with a ﬁrm push. Center Overhead Console Resetting Defaults To reset HomeLink® to default settings do the following: 1. Hold down the two outside buttons for about 20 seconds until the indicator light begins to ﬂash. 2. Continue to hold both buttons until the HomeLink® indicator light turns off. 3. Release both buttons. For questions or comments, contact HomeLink® at 1-800-355-3515, or on the internet at www.homelink.com. Your vehicle is equipped with either a short or long overhead console. 2-54 To open a door on the console, push on the rear edge of the door and let it swing open. Push the door up until it latches to close the door. The overhead consoles also includes reading lamps, the HomeLink transmitter buttons and the sunroof switch (if equipped). Center Console Storage Area Your vehicle has a console compartment between the bucket seats. To open it, press the button on the side of the console and swing the console lid open. Luggage Carrier If your vehicle has this feature, you can load cargo on your vehicle. For the SUV the luggage carrier consists of siderails attached to the roof. The crossrails attach into the siderails and can be moved back and forth (fore and aft) to accommodate securing various cargo sizes. For the SUT the luggage carrier consists of siderails that run the length of the roof and the cargo area. The crossrails attach into the siderails and can be moved back and forth (fore and aft) to accommodate securing various cargo sizes. Notice: Loading cargo on the luggage carrier that weighs more than 300 lbs. (136 kg) or hangs over the rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your vehicle. Load cargo only on top of the crossrails and tie the cargo down to the crossrail support cargo tie-down loops, making sure to fasten it securely. Don’t exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle capacity and loading, see Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-58. 2-55 Adjusting the Crossrails Adjust the crossrails to ﬁt your load by doing the following: 3. Tighten the lock knobs and then try to move the crossrails back and forth to be sure that they do not move. 4. Once you load the cargo onto the crossrails, secure it by tying it down to the crossrail support cargo tie-down loops. Do not load cargo directly on the roof of your vehicle. Be sure you do not cover the roof marker lamps or the Center-High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (If equipped) with cargo. To prevent damage or loss of cargo check now and then to make sure the luggage and cargo are still securely fastened and the crossrails are tight. 1. Loosen the lock knobs on the crossrail supports by turning the knobs counterclockwise. Only loosen them enough to allow the crossrails to slide easily. 2. Slide the crossrails to the desired position, being sure to align the lines in the side rails with the arrows on the crossrail supports. 2-56 Stop Tabs If your vehicle has a sunroof, it will have a crossrail stop tab placed in the siderail in the spot labeled SUN—ROOF STOP. This tab prevents you from moving the crossrails past the opening of the sunroof and loading cargo too far forward. Your vehicle will also have a stop tab in the crossrail in the spot labeled ON STAR STOP. This tab prevents loading cargo too close to the OnStar antenna which will cause the OnStar and navigation system (if equipped) to function improperly or not at all. If you drive your vehicle through an Vehicles with the off-road lamps will have additional stop tabs placed in the siderails to prevent you from moving the lamps too far rearward, causing them to shine into the optional sunroof opening. Crossrail Channels Notice: automatic car wash that does not have enough clearance for any roof-mounted accessories (such as off-road lamps or a roof basket) on your vehicle, you can damage your vehicle. To avoid damaging your vehicle in a car wash, remove any roof-mounted accessories if you can, and do not use an automatic car wash while roof-mounted accessories are on your vehicle. See Washing Your Vehicle on page 5-96 for more information. The crossrails have built in channels to allow you to attach other items designed for this system, such as basket luggage carriers, bike racks, ski racks, etc. 2-57 To use the crossrail channels, do the following: 2. Pull the end cap straight out from the crossrail. 1. Use the included key to unlock the crossrail end cap by turning it counterclockwise. If you ever lose a key, your dealer will be able to help you obtain a replacement. 3. Peel back the rub strip from the crossrail. 4. Slide the accessory you are using into the crossrail channel and secure it as the accessory instructions direct. 5. Place the crossrail endcap back on and lock it with the key. You will not be using the rub strip when using crossrail accessories. When you remove any crossrail accessory, be sure to reinstall the rub strip. To do this, press the rub strip in place until it seats into the channel of the crossrail. 2-58 Rear Seat Armrest Your vehicle is equipped with a rear armrest/cupholder. To open it, pull up and then out on the tab, located at the top center of the armrest, and pull the armrest down. Cargo Tie Downs (SUT) All-Weather Cargo Area (SUT) Your vehicle is equipped with features to help it resist the elements and protect cargo inside the cargo area. Even when the water management system is working properly and the cover system is on, there may be some instances (heavy rains, automated car washes, etc.) when water may be present in the following areas: There are four oval shaped openings (A) in the cargo bed that allow access to four tie downs. You can use these tie downs to secure cargo. A. Drain Hole 2-59 Cargo Area Floor Drains Removal and Cleaning To ensure that the water management system performs properly, be sure that the midgate, tailgate and cover system are fully closed and that each element of the water management system is clean and not blocked with debris. Follow the instruction given next in this section for the proper procedures on cleaning each item of the water management system. Side Rail Channels The side rail channels are located on top of both sides of the roof and the cargo area. You may want to ﬂush them out with clean water if you notice any debris collecting inside of them. When loading cargo into the cargo area, be careful not to damage the rails. For more information on this feature see Luggage Carrier on page 2-55 Your vehicle also has four cargo-area ﬂoor drains (a) located under the cargo mat, if equipped, near the sides of the cargo area. These drains should be cleaned periodically to allow water to exit the cargo area. The cargo mat has cutouts for the drains. You can ﬂush the drains through the cutouts, but if the cargo area is extremely dirty you can lift up the edges of the cargo ﬂoor mat or take the whole mat out and ﬂush the drains with water. 2-60 Tonneau Cover (SUT) {CAUTION: If you remove the tonneau cover, do not store it in the vehicle without securing it to the vehicle. An improperly stored tonneau cover could be thrown about the vehicle during a collision or sudden maneuver. You or others could be injured. When you put the cover back on, always be sure that it is securely reattached. Your vehicle may have a hard tonneau cover, you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of your vehicle. Your tonneau cover will have two lock cylinders on it. One lock cylinder is to secure the cover closed and the other lock cylinder will allow you to secure the tailgate close. 2-61 Sunroof You will be able to open the cover by turning the cover release latch in a clockwise direction, which will allow you to lift the cover with the assistance of the struts. 2-62 The vehicle may have a power sliding sunroof. To operate it, the ignition or RAP must be in the ON position. The switch used to operate the sunroof is located in the overhead console. The sunroof has ﬁve positions: First open stop: To open the sunroof and sunshade, press the rear of the switch until the sunroof reaches the ﬁrst open stop then release the switch. For more information on using the sunshade, see “Sunshade Operation” later in this section. (cid:127) Second open stop: To open the sunroof further, press the rear of the switch until the sunroof reaches the second open stop then release the switch. (cid:127) Fully open: To open the sunroof completely, press and hold the rear of the switch until the sunroof opens completely. (cid:127) Closed: To close the sunroof, press the front of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired position or until it is fully closed and stops on its own. (cid:127) Vent: The vent position allows the rear of the sunroof to be opened and tilted upward. With the sunroof in the fully closed position, press and hold the front of the switch until the sunroof reaches the desired vent position or until it stops moving. To close the sunroof from the vent position, press and hold the rear of the switch until the sunroof is fully closed. Do not to leave the sunroof open for long periods of time as debris may collect in the tracks. Sunshade Operation The sunshade will open automatically when opening the sunroof. However, it can manually be pulled shut after the sunroof is closed. To adjust the sunshade, push it backward or pull it forward to the desired position. The sunshade cannot be adjusted further than the current closed position of the sunroof. Vehicle Personalization Memory Seat If your vehicle has this feature, the controls for the memory function are located on the driver’s door. These buttons are used to program and recall memory settings for the driver’s seat and both the driver’s and passenger’s outside mirrors. The settings for these features can be saved for up to two drivers. 2-63 (cid:127) To store the seat exit position, do the following: 1. Press and release the 1 or 2 button. The seat will move to the stored memory position. 2. Adjust the seat to the desired exit position. 3. Press and hold the exit button of the memory control for three seconds. A double chime will sound to let you know that the position has been stored for the selected button 1 or 2. To repeat the procedure for a second driver, follow the preceding steps, but press the other numbered memory control button. To use the seat exit position, do one of the following: (cid:127) Press the exit button on the memory control. (cid:127) Or, if this feature is activated in the DIC, removing the key from the ignition will move the seat to the exit position. See “Easy Exit Seat” under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-54 for more information on activating this feature in the DIC. To store the memory settings, do the following: 1. While the vehicle is in PARK (P), adjust the driver’s seat, including the seatback recliner, lumbar, and side wing area, and both outside mirrors to your preference. 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. Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while the vehicle is in PARK (P), a single chime will sound and the memory position will be recalled. To stop recall movement of the memory seat feature at any time, press one of the memory buttons or power seat controls. Easy Exit Seat The controls for this memory function are located on the driver’s door. B (Easy Exit Seat): This button is used to program and recall the desired driver’s seat position when exiting/entering the vehicle. The seat position can be saved for up to two drivers. 2-64 Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...............................3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ................................3-6 Other Warning Devices ...................................3-6 Horn .............................................................3-6 Tilt Wheel .....................................................3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever .........................3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ........................3-7 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ..................3-8 Flash-to-Pass .................................................3-8 Windshield Wipers ..........................................3-9 Windshield Washer .........................................3-9 Cruise Control ..............................................3-10 Exterior Lamps .............................................3-13 Headlamps on Reminder ................................3-14 Daytime Running Lamps ................................3-14 Automatic Headlamp System ..........................3-15 Off-Road Lamps ...........................................3-16 Instrument Panel Brightness ...........................3-16 Dome Lamps ...............................................3-17 Entry/Exit Lighting .........................................3-17 Reading Lamps ............................................3-17 Battery Run-Down Protection ..........................3-17 Accessory Power Outlets ...............................3-18 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter .........................3-18 Climate Controls ............................................3-19 Dual Automatic Climate Control System ...........3-19 Outlet Adjustment .........................................3-25 Climate Controls Personalization .....................3-25 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ............3-26 Instrument Panel Cluster ................................3-27 Speedometer and Odometer ...........................3-28 Tachometer .................................................3-28 Safety Belt Reminder Light .............................3-28 Airbag Readiness Light ..................................3-29 Airbag Off Light ............................................3-30 Charging System Light ..................................3-31 Voltmeter Gage ............................................3-32 Brake System Warning Light ..........................3-32 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light .............3-34 Traction Off Light ..........................................3-34 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ..................3-35 Transmission Temperature Gage .....................3-35 Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............................3-37 Oil Pressure Gage ........................................3-40 Security Light ...............................................3-41 Cruise Control Light ......................................3-41 Highbeam On Light .......................................3-41 Tow/Haul Mode Light ....................................3-42 3-1 Section 3 Instrument Panel Fuel Gage ...................................................3-42 Low Fuel Warning Light .................................3-43 Driver Information Center (DIC) .......................3-43 DIC Operation and Displays ...........................3-44 DIC Warnings and Messages .........................3-47 DIC Vehicle Personalization ............................3-54 Audio System(s) .............................................3-60 Setting the Time ...........................................3-61 Radio with Cassette and CD ..........................3-61 Radio with Six-Disc CD .................................3-74 Navigation/Radio System ...............................3-87 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) .................................3-87 Theft-Deterrent Feature ..................................3-89 Audio Steering Wheel Controls .......................3-89 Radio Reception ...........................................3-90 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player .................3-91 Care of Your CDs .........................................3-92 Care of Your CD Player ................................3-92 Fixed Mast Antenna ......................................3-92 Chime Level Adjustment ................................3-92 3-2 ✍ NOTES 3-3 Instrument Panel Overview 3-4 The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Air Outlets. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-25. B. Exterior Lamps Control. See Exterior Lamps on page 3-13. C. OnStar® and Radio Steering Wheel Buttons (If Equipped). See OnStar® System on page 2-48 and Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-89. N. Parking Brake Release. See Parking Brake on page 2-36. O. Traction Control Button. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. P. Tow/Haul Selector Button. See Tow/Haul Mode Light on page 3-42. D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-27. Q. Ride Height Selector Button (If Equipped). See Selectable Extended Rear Ride Height on page 4-65. E. Locking Rear Axle and All-wheel Drive Buttons. See Locking Rear Axle on page 4-10 and All-Wheel Drive on page 2-32. F. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 3-60. G. Airbag Switch. See Airbag Off Switch on page 1-65. H. Glove Box. See Glove Box on page 2-54. I. Midgate Glass Up/Down Switch (SUT). See Midgate (SUT) on page 2-14. Rear Wiper/Washer Switch (SUV). See Windshield Washer on page 3-9. J. Dome Override Button. See Dome Lamps on page 3-17. K. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7. L. Tilt Lever. See Tilt Wheel on page 3-6. M. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 3-43. R. Cigarette Lighter or Accessory Power Outlet (If Equipped). See Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on page 3-18 Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-18. S. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation on page 2-28. T. Accessory Power Outlets. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 3-18. U. OnStar Buttons. See OnStar® System on page 2-48. V. Rear Window Defogger Button. See “Rear Window Defogger” under Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-19. W. Comfort Control System. See Dual Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-19. 3-5 Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning ﬂashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear turn signal lamps will ﬂash on and off. The hazard warning ﬂasher button is located on top of the steering column. Horn Press the vehicle’s steering wheel pad to sound the horn. Tilt Wheel The tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering wheel before you drive. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you enter and exit the vehicle. Your hazard warning ﬂashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key is not in. Press the button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps ﬂash on and off. Press the button again to turn the ﬂashers off. When the hazard warning ﬂashers are on, your turn signals will not work. Other Warning Devices If you carry reﬂective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind your vehicle. 3-6 The tilt lever is located on the driver’s side of the steering column under the turn signal lever. To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the lever. Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then release the lever to lock the wheel in place. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: (cid:127) G Turn and Lane Change Signals (cid:127) 3 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Feature (cid:127) NQ Windshield Wipers (cid:127) J Windshield Washer (cid:127) I Cruise Control Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down. When the turn is ﬁnished, the lever will return automatically. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to ﬂash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will ﬂash in the direction of the turn or lane change. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows ﬂash more quickly than normal, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. 3-7 (cid:127) Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beam headlamps to signal a driver in front of you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlamps are in the automatic position. To use it, pull the turn signal lever toward you, then release it. If your headlamps are in the automatic position or on low beam, your high-beam headlamps will turn on. They’ll stay on as long as you hold the lever toward you. The high-beam indicator on the instrument panel cluster will come on. Release the lever to return to normal operation. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and a blown fuse. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 5-103 and Underhood Fuse Block on page 5-107. Turn Signal On Chime If your turn signal is left on for more than 3/4 of a mile (1.2 km), a chime will sound at each ﬂash of the turn signal and the message TURN SIGNAL ON will also appear in the DIC. To turn the chime and message off, move the turn signal lever to the off position. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 53(Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer): To change the headlamps from low to high beam, push the lever toward the instrument panel. To return to low-beam headlamps, pull the multifunction lever toward you. Then release it. When the high beams are on, this indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will also be on. 3-8 Windshield Washer L(Washer Fluid): There is a paddle marked with the windshield washer symbol at the top of the multifunction lever. To spray washer ﬂuid on the windshield, push the paddle. The wipers will clear the window and then either stop or return to your preset speed. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer ﬂuid can form ice on the windshield, blocking your vision. Windshield Wipers You control the windshield wipers by turning the band with the wiper symbol on it. 8(Mist): For a single wiping cycle, turn the band to mist. Hold it there until the wipers start. Then let go. The wipers will stop after one wipe. If you want more wipes, hold the band on mist longer. N(Delay): You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wipes. This can be very useful in light rain or snow. Turn the band to choose the delay time. The closer to the top of the lever, the shorter the delay. 6 (Low Speed): For steady wiping at low speed, turn the band away from you to the ﬁrst solid band past the delay settings. 1 (High Speed): For high-speed wiping, turn the band further, to the second solid band past the delay settings. 9(Off): To stop the wipers, move the band to off. Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen or thaw them. If your blades do become worn or damaged, get new blades or blade inserts. 3-9 Rear Window Washer/Wiper (SUV) Cruise Control If your vehicle has a rear window washer/wiper, this knob is located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel. 9(Off): This position turns the system off. R(On): This position activates the system. + (Resume/Accelerate): Push the lever to this symbol to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to a previously set speed. To turn the rear wiper on, turn the knob to either 1 or 2. For long delayed wiping, turn the knob to 1. For short delayed wiping, turn the knob to 2 9(Off): To turn the wiper off, turn the knob to this symbol. =(Washer Fluid): To wash the window, press the knob with this symbol. The rear window washer uses the same ﬂuid bottle as the windshield washer. However, the rear window washer will run out of ﬂuid before the windshield washer. If you can wash your windshield but not your rear windows, check the ﬂuid level. 3-10 T(Set): Press this button to set the speed. With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips. Cruise control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h). If you apply your brakes, the cruise control will shut off. {CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at a steady speed. So, do not use your cruise control on winding roads or in heavy traffic. Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. Setting Cruise Control {CAUTION: If you leave your cruise control on when you are not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you do not want to. You could be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise control switch off until you want to use cruise control. 1. Move the cruise control switch to on. 2. Get up to the speed you want. 3. Press in the set button at the end of the lever and release it. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal. The cruise symbol on the instrument panel will illuminate when the cruise control is engaged. 3-11 (cid:127) Move the cruise switch from on to resume/accelerate. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the switch. To increase your speed in very small amounts, move the switch brieﬂy to resume/accelerate. Each time you do this, your vehicle will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control (cid:127) Press in the button at the end of the lever until you reach the lower speed you want, then release it. To slow down in very small amounts, brieﬂy press the set button. Each time you do this, you’ll go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier. Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, disengages the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you’re going about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, you can move the cruise control switch brieﬂy from on to resume/accelerate. You’ll go right back up to your chosen speed and stay there. If you hold the switch at resume/accelerate the vehicle will keep going faster until you release the switch or apply the brake. So unless you want to go faster, don’t hold the switch at resume/accelerate. Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two ways to go to a higher speed: (cid:127) Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed. Press the set button at the end of the lever, then release the button and the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise at the higher speed. If the accelerator pedal is held longer than 60 seconds, cruise control will turn off. 3-12 (cid:127) Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may want to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers ﬁnd this to be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on steep hills. Ending Cruise Control There are four ways to turn off the cruise control: (cid:127) Step lightly on the brake pedal, (cid:127) move the cruise control switch to off, or shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N). If road conditions cause the traction control system to activate, cruise control will turn off. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-9. If the accelerator pedal is held for 60 seconds or longer, cruise control will turn off. Erasing Speed Memory When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased. Exterior Lamps The control on the driver’s side of your instrument panel operates the exterior lamps. The exterior lamp control has four positions: 9(Off): Turn the knob to this position to turn off all exterior lamps including the DRLs. To turn any lamps back on when in the off mode, turn the knob to the desired lamp mode. 3-13 (cid:127) (cid:127)

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